Comments on: Wanderlei Silva: ‘Rich won’t last two rounds’ http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/05/17/wanderlei-silva-rich-wont-last-two-rounds/ Your Destination for Insider MMA News and Opinion Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:11:57 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: PlagueAngel http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/05/17/wanderlei-silva-rich-wont-last-two-rounds/comment-page-1/#comment-70403 PlagueAngel Mon, 18 May 2009 19:12:01 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=14318#comment-70403 I'm not sure if it was "Angry Mike" or "Wardog" I always disagree with. Something tells me its Wardog based on his recent blog on this subject. The only thing Im concerned about with Franklin is that I'm seeing him change as a fighter with strength training being a top priority. Its not a bad thing, it just seems his style and attitude is changing a bit in his recent fights. I’m not sure if it was “Angry Mike” or “Wardog” I always disagree with. Something tells me its Wardog based on his recent blog on this subject. The only thing Im concerned about with Franklin is that I’m seeing him change as a fighter with strength training being a top priority. Its not a bad thing, it just seems his style and attitude is changing a bit in his recent fights.

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]]> By: Angry Mike http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/05/17/wanderlei-silva-rich-wont-last-two-rounds/comment-page-1/#comment-70393 Angry Mike Mon, 18 May 2009 15:50:18 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=14318#comment-70393 I don't think Silva has the chin to brawl the way he used to. Too much punishment and too many recent ko's. Franklin has a 2" size advantage and should be able to keep Silva at the end of his punches or control the clinch if it comes to that. Neither are at their peak, but I'd give the edge to Franklin. I don’t think Silva has the chin to brawl the way he used to. Too much punishment and too many recent ko’s. Franklin has a 2″ size advantage and should be able to keep Silva at the end of his punches or control the clinch if it comes to that. Neither are at their peak, but I’d give the edge to Franklin.

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]]> By: PlagueAngel http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/05/17/wanderlei-silva-rich-wont-last-two-rounds/comment-page-1/#comment-70380 PlagueAngel Mon, 18 May 2009 04:14:24 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=14318#comment-70380 All the pressure is on Wanderlei at this point. He needs to stop worrying about round stoppages and start focusing on dropping weight and making a splash at 185. As far as Hendo vs Wanderlai for number one contender, he needs to start winning fights to even be mentioned for contension for the title. I personally think Franklin is better rounded then Wanderlei and will give him problems. His name is big, but lackluster performances is all I'm seeing lately. All the pressure is on Wanderlei at this point. He needs to stop worrying about round stoppages and start focusing on dropping weight and making a splash at 185. As far as Hendo vs Wanderlai for number one contender, he needs to start winning fights to even be mentioned for contension for the title. I personally think Franklin is better rounded then Wanderlei and will give him problems. His name is big, but lackluster performances is all I’m seeing lately.

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]]> By: wardog http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/05/17/wanderlei-silva-rich-wont-last-two-rounds/comment-page-1/#comment-70377 wardog Sun, 17 May 2009 22:03:29 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=14318#comment-70377 I for one like grudge matches, they add a little more to the drama. That being said right now Stan is right, Wanderlai needs to destroy Franklin, then go to 185 and destroy some one there as well. That will be enough for the UFC to match these two up. Especially if Anderson takes Maia out. I would like to see Hendo vs. Wanderlai for the number one contender spot (providing he beats Bisping). I for one like grudge matches, they add a little more to the drama. That being said right now Stan is right, Wanderlai needs to destroy Franklin, then go to 185 and destroy some one there as well. That will be enough for the UFC to match these two up. Especially if Anderson takes Maia out. I would like to see Hendo vs. Wanderlai for the number one contender spot (providing he beats Bisping).

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]]> By: Stan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/05/17/wanderlei-silva-rich-wont-last-two-rounds/comment-page-1/#comment-70374 Stan Sun, 17 May 2009 16:32:56 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=14318#comment-70374 It's hard to imagine how a fighter who has 1 win over 5 fights in nearly 3 years is "on a collision path" with a fighter that is universally acclaimed as one of the top-3 fighters in the sport and that has gone 10-0 in that same 3-year span. I love watching Wanderlei fight, but its kind of pathetic how much support is being drummed up for a Silva-Silva fight based solely on a minor grudge. It’s hard to imagine how a fighter who has 1 win over 5 fights in nearly 3 years is “on a collision path” with a fighter that is universally acclaimed as one of the top-3 fighters in the sport and that has gone 10-0 in that same 3-year span.

I love watching Wanderlei fight, but its kind of pathetic how much support is being drummed up for a Silva-Silva fight based solely on a minor grudge.

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