Comments on: Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva expected for UFC 99

By: themyth

themyth — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:37:22 +0000

being a but Wand fan hoping for a dominant win, but someting tells me his best days are behind him, that being said kudos to Joe Silva for yet another interesting match up

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By: Cathedron

Cathedron — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:44:49 +0000

I think Rich has become a smarter fighter since losing to A Silva. I’m betting on Rich for this one. Reckless fighters can only hope to get lucky against tactical fighters.

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By: Hexdizzle

Hexdizzle — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:36:38 +0000

I don’t know about this match up. Rich just hasn’t been the same since he got pummeled buy Anderson Silva. Vanderlei hasn’t won much lately but he is such a heavy hitter that I willing to bet Rich will wince in fear and give up. if Vandi gets anywhere near his nose Rich will tap. What we have seen lately from Rich has been very cautious and fearful striking, not much fun. Rich just isn’t the same Rich of old, Anderson has left a deep scar of fear that has stunk up Rich’s game as of late.

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By: s00nertp

s00nertp — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:22:26 +0000

never thought of this either, NICE fight though. Cant wait to see Wanderlei fight anyone.. to be honest. There are few who know when to go in for the kill like Wandy

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By: GetItOn

GetItOn — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:10:41 +0000

Awesome! I never even thought of this matchup. It’s nice to see Rich fighting out of his element at 205 lbs. It really makes for some excellent fights.

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By: Angry Mike

Angry Mike — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:46:49 +0000

Franklin is more likely to clinch, and that might help Silva. I don’t think Silva will have a size advantage no matter what their fighting weight, so I gotta go with Ace on this one. It’s a great match up for the German debut regardless.

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