Comments on: UFC 88: Hamill vs. Franklin has upset potential

By: Damo

Damo — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:22:34 +0000

“The world’s *most dangerous man”

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By: Maurice Lee

Maurice Lee — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:42:15 +0000

Wow Sam this is the kind of insight we wait for from the self annointed smartest man in MMA. You basically said that Rich Franklin will win but Hamill might too. Way to go out on a limb, I’m really glad I read this prediction.

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By: Rich S.

Rich S. — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:11:56 +0000

greg, i think you’ve got that a little twisted.. THE ONLY way Hamill beats Franklin is IF IT DOES go to a DECISION..

this does have alot of upset potential..
i mean, i tought Boetsch would freakin’ beat the crap out of Hamill, next thing you know, Tim’s in the fetal position with his tank on E, getting pounded out..

i’m sure Matt COULD find a way to get Rich to the ground round after round, but, whether or not he WILL is still a question for me..

in ANY Rich Franklin fight, it’s hard to pick Rich’s opponent to win..
Rich is one of the smartest fighters on the planet.. i think the only way he can lose is if he underestimates Matt.. and i think he’s just too smart to do that..

Matt Hamill’s getting better and better, and i’m sure he’ll try to push the pace in this fight, but, Rich will be able to stop the takedowns, and if he DOES end up on his back, i’m sure he has plenty of ways to get out..
Although, i question Matt’s striking/blocking, i don’t think he’ll get knocked out here..

my pick is Franklin via UD..

funny actually,
almost EVERY SINGLE pick of mine for this event is a decision..

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By: Jackyl

Jackyl — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:32:27 +0000

Franklin has pretty much dominated every other fighter at MW except Anderson Silva. He had a little trouble with Okami but all his other fights have been solid. Hamill is still rather raw and reckless. Franklin will fight him smart and outwork him for a decision.

Sam, you expect Franklin’s face to be battered and bruised AFTER the fight? He’s always walking in with that shiner. It’s getting to be his trademark.

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By: Dr.Stoppage

Dr.Stoppage — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:24:36 +0000

Hey Einsteins …I said Lesnar Jr.
I will admit I WANT Hamill to win as well.

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By: Mike A

Mike A — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:18:25 +0000

how can you compare the way franklin looked against the best fighter in the world, against how he will perform against matt hamill whos beaten who? And how is Hamill better then lesnar? Lesnar would destrooooooooy Hamill.

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By: Batman

Batman — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:10:30 +0000

Hamill is going to win, and Franklin looked pitiful against Anderson Silva both times.

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By: Sergio Hernandez

Sergio Hernandez — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 17:51:34 +0000

“how could you even compare the two.”

Exactly, you can’t.

Lesnar just dominated a former Pride heavyweight title contender who nearly knocked out Big Nog last year and Hamill couldn’t even beat Bisping.

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By: lesnar is crap

lesnar is crap — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 17:07:16 +0000

Hamill is greater than lesnar . how could you even compare the two.

i think franklin will win also hamill needs more experience

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By: Dr,Stoppage

Dr,Stoppage — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:51:27 +0000

It seems that in their relationship, Rich has been like the teacher.
Tonight the student takes over.
I think Franklin is lost.
Like Dana said the best 185 lb’er in the world,except he can’t beat Silva?
That equals self doubt.
The only reason Franklin’s moving up is because he has no home at 185 any more.
I think generally in the UFC there’s a feeling of “Wow.Griffen’s the 205 champ?Then that’s how much I wanna weigh.
BUT ,Hamill’s a hungry ,talented,animal.
Sure he’s in love, finally,and now he knows the only way he’ll keep THAT kind of lovin’ is by victory,unlike say,Tito and Jenna.
Tonight Hamill= Lesnar Jr.
After tonight ,Franklin will consider dropping to 170 lbs.

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By: darkmetal

darkmetal — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:47:39 +0000

While Hamill is powerful, his punching also seems to be somewhat innaccurate. That cannot be said of Rich Franklin. I think Franklin will pick Hamill apart to score the win.

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By: greg

greg — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:53:53 +0000

hamill will beat rich unless it goes to a dec.
as u stated hamill is an ox and his chin is awesome so rich will not nock out matt

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By: Sergio Hernandez

Sergio Hernandez — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:49:37 +0000

Ah! Okay, I thought it was just my computer at work POSing on me.

But yeah, Sam, I totally agree with your analysis. I see Franklin taking this via unanimous decision, albeit a close one ala Sanchez/Diaz.

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By: JoHn

JoHn — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:21:23 +0000

something is wrong with the tito post, it wont pull up and neither will anything below it

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