UFC Quick Quote: Wanderlei Silva on his 'incredible' fight against Rich Franklin at UFC 99
by MMAmania.com on Feb 27, 2009 4:50 PM EST
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"... incredible, because he is the last champion before Anderson. He is a great fighter, a complete fighter and it is a good first fight for me in this division.... I didn’t see this fight [with Henderson] but I have seen two or three of his fights. He is complete - good ground, good stand-up, good takedowns, and I think he is a very good fight for me. I am bringing in several sparring partners from Brazil that are also complete fighters, I will be ready for him."
-- Wanderlei Silva talks to Fighters Only Magazine about his upcoming fight against Rich Franklin at UFC 99 from the the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany, on June 13. "The Axe Murderer" is confident that he will be able to handle the weight cut to the proposed catchweight of 195 pounds, which could serve as a precursor to future fights at middleweight. This is a big fight for the Brazilian -- he has dropped four of his last five fights -- against a very tough opponent. He needs a win bad ... especially if he does indeed have true aspirations on one day becoming a coach on The Ultimate Fighter.
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jeez talk about a must win for Wand!!! He CAN’T LOSE THIS…I like Rich but I will be going for Wand in this just so he doesn’t go 1-3 in his return to the UFC
by McArthur on Feb 27, 2009 4:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I agree. I like them both, but seeing Wandy go 1-3 would be sad.
by blackBEERd on Feb 27, 2009 4:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great fight YES…..but also a match-up I don’t understand due to the catch weight. If Wanderlei is a MW he should fight MW’s. As for Franklin, I don’t see how this fight betters his standing if he continues as a LHWT? This much is sure, neither of these guys can really afford another loss right now, which can only add to the intensity of this fight.
by CL on Feb 27, 2009 5:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I am definitely going for Wandi. Rich Franklin has very technical stand up so it could be a great challenge for Wandi. I see this fight as a way for both Wandi and Rich Franklin to both transition easily into their respective weight classes. With Rich moving up in weight while Wandi moves down. They are fights that can better either of their careers. I think that Wandi could use the win more than Rich though. Rich fought a very close fight against Hendo whereas Wandi was knocked out in the first round by Rampage.
by RyanHobbs on Feb 27, 2009 5:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At least he won’t have to deal with any considerable KO power. His chin is not what it use to be but Rich can’t bust a grape as rampage would say.
by NameNotRequired on Feb 27, 2009 5:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
great fight for the fans that will tune in to watch UFC 99 yes and the fans (including me) who’s gonna be there to see it live.. I can however not understand why the UFC wouldn’t want to have both of these guys as contenders in their divisions.. I’m not of the fans that likes to see two guys coming off losses fighting eachother, that is just stupid in my mind
by RoB on Feb 27, 2009 6:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
not one of the fans* .. but the UFC keeps the fighters small, and their numbers high
by RoB on Feb 27, 2009 6:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
what is the purpose for a catch weight in this scenario???
rich wants to fight at LHW and wandy is moving down to MW
also i thought the whole point of wandy moving down was so he can fight ppl his own size/smaller than him
but he is matched up against a huge MW and a big LHW in rich franklin…. pointless if you ask me
bad match up stylistically too for wandy… i’m going to have to say franklin by decision
by ufcaddict on Feb 27, 2009 6:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wandy is only short for LHW. I think the catch weight is so he transitions to MW slowly. It is kinda weird but f*ck it, its a bad@ss fight.
by JV on Feb 27, 2009 7:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Since when can’t Franklin knock anyone out? He’s knocked out plenty of other fighters, but he just isn’t stupid enough to go in there and just swing away. Leave that to Houston Alexander. I still think Franklin would have beat Henderson if they would have went five rounds. Does anyone think it could work if bigger fights that weren’t for the belt went 4 rounds, or is it something about keeping an odd amount of rounds. I think Silva will want to move in and Franklin will kind of dance around him slowly picking him apart.
by PEZ on Feb 27, 2009 8:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
franklin’s last knockout was in 2005 pez… rich has been overrated for a LONG time in my opinion… he definitely should have knocked out travis lutter who was basically standing in front of him with his hands down… i dont think theres any way franklin gets the knockout here, in fact, i dont think theres any way franklin makes it out of round 2
by brendan on Feb 27, 2009 10:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What’s wrong with some of u guys?.. the catch weight is for Rich Franklin, he’s trying to keep and build muscle at 205’s, and doesn’t want to drop weight. Wanderli is going to drop down after this fight
by DAVE A on Feb 27, 2009 10:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That makes sense. Like I said, it makes it easier for them to both go to their new weight classes but still put on an awesome fight for us to witness. Franklin is attemping to get revenge on the Silva name haha.
by RyanHobbs on Feb 27, 2009 11:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Um….catch weight fights are for one reason = to make money….GSP vs Anderson = money! Big fan of both guys…… Great fight who cares why, just fight.
by Robert(1) on Feb 28, 2009 12:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not like these guys are from different weight classes or something though. Rich just fought at 205 and so did Wandi. The catchweight part really doesn’t have much to do with money.
by RyanHobbs on Feb 28, 2009 3:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly Robert! Who cares, its a great fight!
by JV on Feb 28, 2009 8:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rich doesn’t do too well against Brazilians. I got Franklin by TKO.
by Synyster on Feb 28, 2009 12:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I mean money in the sense that it;s a fan fight only for the enjoyment of just watching….and not based on rankings in their divison…..all catch weight fights are based on fighter popularity and revenue…..it;s not like we hear Kos dropping down at 165 to fight Sherk at 165….nobody would care but GSP vs Anderson is a big fight for the sake of the fight and the fans. Again great fight can’t wait.
by Robert(1) on Feb 28, 2009 1:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rich is a smart dude, but he is really going to have to stay outside, pic his shots, and fire some kicks at Wanderlei.
I dont think Rich can take too many of wady’s wild winging hooks. if Wandy Tai clinches rich, it will get really ugly. Hope Rich is traveling with his plastic surgeon.
Lets see, Rich vs. a Brazilian guy named Silva….with a deadly Tai Clinch! Havent we seen this fight before? hahahah
by john on Mar 1, 2009 11:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Franklin can’t bust a grape? since when?
by Syd[a.k.a."The Negation"] on Mar 1, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Catch weights are money! ie.Pacman VS Goldenboy.
by Syd[a.k.a."The Negation"] on Mar 1, 2009 8:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tough fight stylisticly for Wandi. It only takes one from him if he can catch Franklin though. I’m gonna say Franklin by UD, but will be rootin’ for Wandi. Well Maniacs…I got a 1500 mile drive ahead of me. I’ll catch up with MMAMania on Monday and see what’s new!
by allamerican on Feb 28, 2009 2:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I do, however, think that WAND would be a great coach on TUF
by McArthur on Feb 27, 2009 4:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
“Wanderlei Silva told setanta.com he would love to coach on The Ultimate Fighter, but he may be too hot-headed to stay in control!”
“Having seen the likes of Junie Browning causing chaos in "TUF 8", Wanderlei admits he would probably end up fighting most of the housemates himself!”
Haha…thats why I like Wand….he’s one crazy motor boatin SOB!!!
by McArthur on Feb 27, 2009 5:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That would keep the Junie Brownings of the world from acting a punk if the very real threat of a beating from Wandy was in place.
by PW on Feb 27, 2009 6:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
McArthur, I bet those guys wouldnt act up. I think they would kiss his @ss the whole show just to keep him happy. Wandy will always be one of my favorite fighters.
by JV on Feb 27, 2009 7:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i agree its to bad hes starting to slip, i was hoping Wand would tear the UFC 205 div a new one…
by BMO on Feb 27, 2009 7:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I never thought of that but i agree 100%. Who would you put as the other coach?
by JayZ on Feb 27, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
War of the Silvas! Coach #1: Wanderlei Silva/Coach #2: Anderson Silva…Like that would ever happen. Haha.
by BrutalKnockout. on Feb 27, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anderson needs to learn friggin english first…the single biggest reason I dont like him as a champ. Youre a fighter in america…learn the language!
by --utaptout-- on Feb 27, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No He is a fighter in an AMERICAN OWNED company. The UFC is a world wide. Besides I dont care if he speaks jiberish as long as he keeps KO’ing people. Give the guy a break anyway his english has gotten better. Fact is American English is the hardest language in the world to learn to speak. Its slang basically. You have actual english, latin and other words derived from other countries.
by lokie on Feb 27, 2009 11:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
" other countries" lol damn Im tired I meant other Languages
by lokie on Feb 27, 2009 11:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
good post lokie..
i agree %100~
the only language im concerned with is ‘fighting’..
and everyone in mma speaks that language~
by stinky~fingers on Mar 1, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think American English is the hardest to learn. Must be Mandarin Chinese or French, I think…2 cents right there.
by Syd[a.k.a."The Negation"] on Mar 1, 2009 10:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I would like to see Marquardt. I think he would be a good coach and I think that would make for a good fight.
by PEZ on Feb 27, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good point. If he does to Wanderlei what he did Wilson, then he defintily deserves another title shot IMO.
by BrutalKnockout. on Feb 27, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d like to see Houston Alexander cut to 185 and see him and Wandi throw down. It would be a good stand up fight. I would also like to see Wandi square off against Chris Leben.
by RyanHobbs on Feb 27, 2009 11:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think Houston could cut to 185 with all that muscle on him. Besides, Houston needs to win his next fight very badly. Otherwise it would be four losses in a row. Ouch!
by ProKev on Feb 28, 2009 4:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Marquardt has the personality of a Rock! But I would like tro se ehim fight wandy!
by john on Feb 28, 2009 5:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree…..Rich still looks like he is in his prime even with a loss, he can still make and win exciting fights…Wandy is on the down side, not sure what he has left, to be honest I think 185 is a bad move for him at this stage, he has slowed down alot and will only fighter faster fighters who are used to cutting weight. I think Nate vs Wandy or Rich would be a great fight also.
by Robert(1) on Feb 28, 2009 2:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually think it’s a bad match up for him, he won’t get close enough to use those killer knees and rich will pick him apart with straight shots.
This fight will not go to the ground!
by scissorfight on Feb 27, 2009 4:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Rich Franklin is my winner.. straight punches all night! but i like both of them and im happy that UFC 99 is turning out to a great event!
by RoB on Feb 27, 2009 4:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Rich doesn’t throw straight punches and he doesn’t have a good stiff straight jab. I love Rich Franklin to death, but I think his stand-up has been overrated for a long time. If he wants a sure win he needs to take Wandy down and be on top. If he keeps it standing he will be at a risk of getting ko’d, he might pull of a decision win if he can keep Wandy at a distance. IMO he better take Wandy down and play it safe. And as much as I like Rich, he does not have one punch ko power, I don’t care what anyone says.
by brac on Feb 28, 2009 5:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m exited to see how Wandy does in this weight class, hopefully he has the endurance after his drop? Franklin is a great fighter that is just missing the KO power or ability to put on a finishing submission against the top ranked guy’s. I see wandy winning in the early third round by KO.
by Puck Head on Feb 27, 2009 5:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
WANDERLEI all day .rich just go to lightheavyweight
by tz swanger on Feb 27, 2009 5:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If Wander did win how many more would he need before he got a title shot? I If he wins this and one more they will give him a shot. Fans love his aggressive style but a loss and he will never see a title shot again.
by hatteras on Feb 27, 2009 5:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He has too have two fights at 185 imo. Catch weight of 195 shouldnt really count as a fight towards a title shot at 185. He needs to fight at 185 period. Im not a big fan of catch weight fights. I wonder if Dana cooked this up beacause of strikeforce putting on there catch weight fight, between Frank " I think Im god" Shamrock, and Nick
“lets go bitch” Diaz
by lokie on Feb 27, 2009 11:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think this will be a close fight….Rich has done great against tough competition(excluding A. Silva). Think of it like this…Hendo went 5 rounds with Rampage, and Rich was able to go 3 rounds with Hendo and maintain a pretty close fight even though he lost. This fight ends with a finish and I wouldn’t be suprised to see Rich put Wandy out with a straight left, but that would be sad to see…..
by Chadx23 on Feb 27, 2009 5:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I see this go like the Henderson one .. close three round battle. I do not want Rich to go 2 L in a row, and I agree with comments above, I do not want to see Wand go 1-3 in UFC. This is one the fans will be happy whoever wins .. maybe we can get a draw :)
by DownUnder on Feb 27, 2009 5:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I really wish they would give Wanderlei an easier opponent so he can get back in the win streak. I would hate to see him lose another just because he keeps fighting nothing but top level competition.
by Toadvine on Feb 27, 2009 5:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Exactly. You were a just a wee bit quicker than me.
by Heaton on Feb 27, 2009 5:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
not me, being a huge wandy fan I just want to see him fighting top competition, I’m still pulling for him to get back to the top and I know he can. That KO he got from page was just too early in the fight, I’m sure it would have been a war if it was not that early, but page conected first so whatever.
WAR WANDY! I’m still rooting for you!
by caveira on Feb 27, 2009 5:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone think that the UFC is trying to cash in on his Wand’s name while they still can? I think that with his losses that they probably don’t have as much confidence in him either. Imagine if they threw a no name opponent or an up and comer at him and Wand lost? They would have to Cro Cop him.
by PEZ on Feb 27, 2009 8:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
YES, but at the same time they’re matching up Wanderlei fairly, plus no one can deny he’s benefiting from it. So it’s not an issue on either side nor the fans, we still want to see him fight quality opponents.
by DAVE A on Feb 28, 2009 1:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And he should. Think about what Wandy would do to a sacrificial lamb ( I bet I spelled that wrong) Oh damn They did that already, Jardine
by lokie on Feb 27, 2009 11:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bah. Will be a great fight but a loss will be worse than normal for either….ummm I don’t like it right now.
by Heaton on Feb 27, 2009 5:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Kind of like when Rich fought Hammill. It was a fight where you didn’t want to see a loser. I didn’t want to see either man lose when Hendo and Franklin went at it too but I was leaning more towards Hendo because he seemed more pumped to be a coach on TUF. Now I want to see Wandi get a good start with moving down to middleweight.
by RyanHobbs on Feb 27, 2009 5:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i have no problem seeing hammil lose :)
by Egads on Feb 27, 2009 7:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have no problem seeing Hammil lose either.. it’s just when they put fan favorites against eachother that happens for me, like this fight right here!..
by RoB on Feb 27, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly. I still Hope Silva takes it. I have become a pretty big fan of him after watching his fights and seeing his interviews. His last 2 fights ended in the first round and that was a little annoying although watching his knock out Keith Jardine was pretty much incredible. I also wanted Rampage to win against him so that was good. I just hope that Wandi comes strong and beats Franklin.
by RyanHobbs on Feb 27, 2009 11:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah good fight shouldve gave these guys another easier fight before this. well see tho
by Jared on Feb 27, 2009 5:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The problem you have with wandi is he prob only wamts top competition, hes not the type of guy who wants easy fights. I actually like him in this fight, styles as we all know make fights, I just see this one favouring wandi and 195 is perfect for him.
On the other hand its top level opponent in rich, great fight but agree that its a strange match up considering their futures in the respected divisions!!
Still cnat believe Rampage for not getting his photo taken with me!!! Damn you and the 5secs of your life you could have spared!!
by mo on Feb 27, 2009 6:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I see Franklin winning, and by a pretty vicious KO ala Quarry..
Sorry Wand, this is your last fight. Unless you want to end up punchdrunk.
by Lester the Pimp on Feb 27, 2009 6:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hope Wandy is training his chin for this fight.
by dayzah on Feb 27, 2009 7:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I wonder how Wandy feels about BJ Pennn having a Mangina?
by Beaver on Feb 28, 2009 3:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Faber has a vagina on his chin , true story.
by dayzah on Feb 28, 2009 10:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
come on man! He got hit by Rampage who I strongly believe is the hardest hitter in the UFC 205lb division…at least hes got the hardest hooks…
by Chadx23 on Feb 28, 2009 6:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I rooting for wand to 1-3 will be bad for him and he would probly get cut and go back to japan I like franklin in all I see him win by a decion hopefully wand gets the tko like he did against jardin
Amor de rey
by king criminales amor de rey on Feb 27, 2009 8:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think the UFC will keep Wandi around even if he loses. He is a fan favorite, an exciting fighter and he is moving down to a new weightclass. Plenty of great potential matchups and the UFC won’t want to lose that.
by RyanHobbs on Feb 27, 2009 11:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
if wand loses i dont think they will cut him ,hes done a lot for the ufc so faR.
by t on Mar 1, 2009 6:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
guys im looking for any info on the next ufc event in the uk, any rumours of where and when?? Please get back to me on this guys!!
by mo on Feb 27, 2009 9:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Franklin is my pick, but I will NEVER root against Wandy. I wish they’d give him a can or two at 185 first, but Wandy only wants to fight the best available. I hope he can pull it off, but I don’t see it happening.
by --utaptout-- on Feb 27, 2009 9:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOOOOO I did NOT want to see these two matched up against each other!!!
It’s a must win for Both!
AND
by SoCalStunNa on Feb 27, 2009 10:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOOOOO I did NOT want to see these two matched up against each other!!!
It’s a must win for Both!
AND
by SoCalStunNa on Feb 27, 2009 10:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Its at a catchweight 195????
What the F*ck is the point???
by SoCalStunNa on Feb 27, 2009 10:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the point is for the UFC to have a good main event for UFC 99.. they don’t care about the fighters, they just wanna have a good show in Germany so Dana and his boys can make more money!
by RoB on Feb 27, 2009 10:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOOOOO I did NOT want to see these two matched up against each other!!!
It’s a must win for Both!
AND
by SoCalStunNa on Feb 27, 2009 10:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Alright idk what just happened, sorry about the echos, LOL
by SoCalStunNa on Feb 27, 2009 10:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I see Rich winning this.
I think Rich is a counter-puncher and he kind of runs from his opponents, but then hits hard when the shot opens…
This backfired on Henderson though, cause Henderson really brought it and won the decision. But I think if it had been 5 rounds, Franklin would beat Henderson. Henderson looked like he was starting to gas and Franklin starting to just warm up.
But aside from Anderson and a youtube video of Machida, has Franklin ever lost a fight? I don’t think he has. That decision to Henderson was really close.
by yoshi on Feb 27, 2009 10:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This will be a tough fight for Wandy. I don’think he has it in him anymore to compete. To many KOs.
by DealPlayground on Feb 28, 2009 12:47 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
He didn’t watch the franklin v. henderson fight? I don’t know either he had no idea he might fight franklin or he is underestimating him. Either way this does not spell well for silva. Needless to say kos underestimated his opponent at ufc 95 in the same way and we all saw what happened.
p.s.
i predicted that kos would lose
just sayin
by bryce on Feb 28, 2009 1:07 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Train his chin??? are you serious!! If there is one thing wandi has its a good chin, ofcourse he has had a couple of vicious ko’s but that punch from rampage ko’s anybody, it was on the money!!! What he has to do is similiar to chuck and thats improve his head movement and guard…back in the day his style was scary but these guys now just counter punch!!
I still like wandi in this, as contrasting to my last comment I think aggression wins this fight!
Re Kos- in all fairness he was totally dominating that fight, therefore it was a nice ko for thiago but kos got sloppy or too confident..simple as that!
NO WAY WILL DANA CUT WANDI!!!!! far too popular and his losses are respectable opponents, he kept tito for the same reason and he doesnt like him!
by mo on Feb 28, 2009 1:27 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
yea both are gonna hop up to 205 once they figure out MATT MUELLER is weighing 185 these days, cuttinf from 250
by UltimateSquint on Feb 28, 2009 1:43 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
why is wand still fighting for the ufc? when he his 1-2 ufc has cut people with better records.So if he gets beat will they cut him?OR Will they keep him till they fined someone he can beat so all you nuthuggers can say he’s back,Iam just saying.With that said good luck to both fighters.Keep suporting you families with what you do best.
by durty kurty on Feb 28, 2009 1:50 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Homer Simpson has huge draw power still PLUS he has a contract that probably cost UFC a ton of money if they were to release him early. Just look at his last paycheck.
If he loses this fight, he’ll be closer to getting the boot though. I’m not quite sure if he has the ability to evolve.
by DubNub on Feb 28, 2009 8:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wandy has fought the best and the UFC does not drop guy’s that can compete against the best.
by Beaver on Feb 28, 2009 2:49 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Getting your ass k.o. is not competing,if it was we all could do it.
by durty kurty on Feb 28, 2009 3:24 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’s against Rampage he can do that to the best in the world. When you compete there’s a chance you will get K.O. especially against Rampage. Most fighters have been KO in their career and it is still called competing. Don’t be a retard durty.
by Beaver on Mar 1, 2009 1:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Based on the pic on the right, it looks like his approach to losing the extra 10lbs is to take a huge dump.
“I feel much lighter. It is very gooood.”
Anyway, I can’t root against either of these two. Win or lose I doubt either one is going anywhere, their both too popular. It’s a weird fight to book, but I’m looking forward to it.
by MongoMan on Feb 28, 2009 3:46 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
F***ING WAR WAND LETS GO IN HIS PRIDE DAYS HE WAS LIKE 185
by levis on Feb 28, 2009 6:12 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
After watching the Franklin/Hendo fight I think that Rich will take Wandy.
by Spyder on Feb 28, 2009 9:44 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
War Wandy! I like Rich too, but goddamn its Wanderlei, I’m never rooting against him, breaks my heart to see him get KO’d and I definitely don’t want to see him go 1-3.
This is one occasion where I hope to see Rich KTFO. If Wandy can get a highlight reel knockout over Franklin, it will put him near the top of the MW ladder. 2 wins at 185 against maybe nate, Okami, Bisping, or Leban
I would love to see Wand give Bisping his first KO loss. But first, of course he needs to beat Franklin.
by Reether on Feb 28, 2009 2:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I meant 2 wins over that caliber of opponents (cause we ain’t giving Wand any cans at this stage in his career), and he’s definitely going to get a title shot.
by Reether on Feb 28, 2009 2:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ya nice fight, Ill be watching forsure BUT Im not sure where the UFC is coming from Wand needs a win right now badly, I say give him Chris Leben as for Rich right now would be a great time for the ufc to let him try to avenge his loss to Machida.
If Machida wins its on his way to the title if he loses then Rich (who the UFC have invested much time and money making a start)is a contender in the talent rich ligh-heavy division.
Wand and Leben would fireworks leben losing by way of TKO or KO but still exciting. And a loss to wand doesnt sink Leben either. What do u guys think? This matchmaking takes on a better course should Jackson beat Jardine, Gives Jackson vs Evans more time to play out and keeps everyone busy.
by drizzt on Feb 28, 2009 6:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
a. silva, wandy, bisbing, henderson, marquart, maia, franklin, leben, sonnen, middle weight is looking sharp. They need vitor belfot in the ufc
by Blazy J on Mar 1, 2009 3:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i see wand winning by k.o.franklin dont fight the same way he used to
by t on Mar 1, 2009 7:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wand on the card?? I’m buying. no matter what win or lose, this guy is a warrior, always fights hard, just wish he would move his damn head every now and again. And for gosh sake, use the clinch! Franklin doesn’t take to well to a Silva with hands locked around the back of his head.
and don’t look at the record, Wand only fights the best, no Sean Salmon’s or any other no hit wonders.
Hendo, Crocop, Mark Hunt(and 80lbs lighter, and won the fight, judges missed it) Chuck, Rampage, Jardine, Arona, on and on and on
by The Slovak on Mar 2, 2009 8:34 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah, and please, PLEASE Wand, get a fight with Bisping and shut that mouth of his once and for all with a good ol fashion Wand beating, knees, fists, and for the helluva it, a couple of soccer kicks(dq be damned)
by The Slovak on Mar 2, 2009 8:36 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
GO RICH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by madmightyman on Mar 3, 2009 2:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I like both these guys if silva gets knocked out again we will probably never see him in the UFC again so i’m kinda pullin for wandy but Its hard to go against rich
by Jez on May 3, 2009 6:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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