Rich Franklin vs. Matt Hamill - Page 2

Ubermensch · #11 (**permalink**) 09-07-2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Oats420

Me too, with their different styles of fighting it should make for a great fight. Although I see Hendo trying to stand with Franklin only to get knocked out by the 2nd or 3rd round. Would be an awesome fight though... and it could still happen. They would be paid nicely i'm sure by Dana if they fought, and I can see it happening in 2009. Atleast I hope so. Franklin would get tuned by Silva again unless he tried to pick his shots better and maybe try to ground and pound him. Hendo went two rounds with Silva, controlling the first round surprisingly, only to fall victim to Silva's gameplan and got owned viciously. Same with Franklin. I don't blame Rich for moving up... he's got a better chance at LHW then he does against Silva and the MW belt.

Hendo isn't getting KO'd by Franklin ever. He has taken shots by people who hit much harder than Rich so Thats not going to happen.

noahm · #12 (**permalink**) 09-07-2008, 02:15 PM

Rich is smart, and this fight really showed how big a factor experience can be. He pretty much controlled the fight even from his back.

Go Rich

leedogg900 · #13 (**permalink**) 09-07-2008, 03:00 PM

Rich did good, he definatly controlled the fight and his kicks looked great. He's great at 185 or 205.

Repenter · #14 (**permalink**) 09-07-2008, 05:04 PM

rich will have a much harder time at 205, it isn't really a place to take refuge from silva. especially since he'll eventually have to fight lyoto.

other than him, i see a great deal of guys who could probably beat rich at 205. we'll see what happens.

leedogg900 · #15 (**permalink**) 09-07-2008, 05:58 PM

why will he eventually have to fight lyoto? theres more then enough contenders that he can avoid lyoto if he wants to

Ubermensch · #16 (**permalink**) 09-07-2008, 08:04 PM

not if he wants the belt

Repenter · #17 (**permalink**) 09-07-2008, 08:47 PM

that's what i mean. rich came to 205 because he knows he won't get the belt at 185. if he wants the 205 belt, he'll have to either fight lyoto on the way up or defend it to him in the outside chance he wins the title. also, lyoto is further up the ladder than he is at 205, and will surely get the title shot before rich. unless dana decides he can wait even longer.

ChrisAM · #18 (**permalink**) 09-07-2008, 09:05 PM

Really suprised Hamill wanted to stand most of the round then take him down at the end to score points. I think he should of just been relentless with the takedowns and keep Rich on his back the whole time.
But oh well, good for Rich, thought this would be a tougher fight.

Dork8503 · #19 (**permalink**) 09-07-2008, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisAM

Really suprised Hamill wanted to stand most of the round then take him down at the end to score points. I think he should of just been relentless with the takedowns and keep Rich on his back the whole time.
But oh well, good for Rich, thought this would be a tougher fight.

Did you see how easy Rich put him in a armbar. Hamill new taking Rich down was more dangerous imo because at least standing he had a chance of tkoing him.

Highlander · #20 (**permalink**) 09-07-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dork8503

Did you see how easy Rich put him in a armbar. Hamill new taking Rich down was more dangerous imo because at least standing he had a chance of tkoing him.

Dork, I just love your fabulous, new av. Why the change? LOL