Comments on: UFC 88 Video: Matt Hamill talks Rich Franklin

By: warcry

warcry — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:45:25 +0000

It stems from Rich actually saying he got the better of the standup with Anderson Silva in their first fight where he was destroyed. Then on TUF when he was guest coaching some of the Middleweights he was showing them a good way too get knocked the hell out.

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By: Damo

Damo — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:17:46 +0000

I can’t help but see Matt getting the loss this time around.. probably not due to the fighter that he is, but moreso the fight and passion that Rich is likely to bring.

Matt has one of the best attitudes in the game. I get alot of inspiration from seeing a guy like that battling up hill all of his life, and running around (with success) in one of the biggest dances in the world.

Good on him.

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By: Rich S.

Rich S. — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:18:50 +0000

back on TUF, i hated Hamill..
idk, the whole “cocky” thing just pissed me off..
but, now, i think he’s great..
he showed VAAAAAAAST improvement in the stand-up game in his fight with Bisping.. he REALLY IS a fast learner..
and i won’t lie, i thought Boetsch would put him in the hospital but NOPE.. Hamill came through..

i wouldn’t be suprised to see Hamill take a frustrated “Ace” to a decision victory.. but, i can’t help but think at some point Hamill will tire out and Rich will go in for the kill.. it’s ALWAYS hard to pick the guy standing opposite to Rich Franklin..

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By: traingleman

traingleman — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:45:53 +0000

Size is not the issue here! Franklin is a huge 185er!!!! He walks around at 210! Now he can be stronger and not dehydrated and work more on technique then worrying about weight! Franklins sprawl is legendary, his power is great, and hamils biggest enemy will be his courage and heart. He hasn’t faced anyone near franklins striking and I think he loses in a late bloody and ugly stoppage because he doesn’t know when enough is enough!

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By: Suparaf

Suparaf — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:59:31 +0000

I think I have a man crush. How can you not like Matt Hammil. He’s really inspiring and tough yet adorable and looks like he could take care of your kids. Franklin on the other hand really needs a victory and he’s a great guy too.

It’s one of those fights where I don’t really want to see any of them get beat down.

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By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:55:09 +0000

Warcry why do you think Rich is as asshole? He seems pretty down to earth and nice to me. Telling the cincinatti fans not to boo A. Silva, visiting the troops in iraq ect..?

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By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:52:59 +0000

Franklin fought at 205 before UFC as well as against Shamrock so hes not a newcomer to it

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By: warcry

warcry — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:52:19 +0000

I like Rich Franklin all the way in this. Matt has that tendency to want to strike. That is bad news in this fight. His ground and pound is not that intimidating so even if he gets Rich down he will not do much damage. I can’t stand Rich because I think he is an @sshole but, this will be an easy victory.

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By: Bad Monkey

Bad Monkey — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:42:42 +0000

Rich vs. Hendo would be a great fight, whether at 205 or 185. It’ll be interesting to see how Franklin does in this one. He’s used to being a big 185′er and now he’s moving up to fight much larger guys. If the fight goes into the third round it’ll be interesting to see how his gas tank is while carrying the extra weight. Hamill cuts to get to 205, so he’s used to it. Should be a good fight either way.

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By: ryan

ryan — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:38:09 +0000

you guys are right but it is the ufc that is putting him in there against boobs because they don’t want him to lose. but i think hammil can test him but if rich is a top ranked guy have him fight top guys. and i like rich but you know he would get hurt fighting wandi or rampage!!
i know he moved to 205 but he should be fighting hedo at an agreed catch weight if hendo wants to saty at 85

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