Two UFC fighters are desperately in need of a win so they could be mentioned in the UFC elite again. Rich Franklin and Wanderlei silva vs franklin live are set to duke it out in the Octagon on June 13 in Germany at UFC 99. Their fight will be at a catch weight of 195 lbs. Both fighters seem comfortable in making weight and should have no issues of starving just to make weight.
Wanderlei Silva is coming off a brutal loss to archrival Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson and is now 1-4 in his last five fights. His four previous defeats came at the hands of Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ Filipovic, Dan Henderson, Chuck Liddell and Rampage Jackson. To his credit though, Silva won his first two fights against Rampage while they were still in PRIDE. He is also the former PRIDE middleweight champion.
If he wants to be a contender again in the light heavyweight division, he has to be impressive in dismantling Rich silva vs franklin live stream. His last win was a long time ago against ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ standout Keith Jardine. It seems the wear and tear is finally catching up to Silva. His chin does not hold up as it used to and his KO power has significantly diminished. Maybe all that intense training in the Chute Boxe Academy has shortened his MMA career. Based on the UFC 2009 Undisputed videogame, fighters in the Chute Boxe Academy go full blast during training and knock each other out on a regular basis. That can’t be good for fighters in the long run.
Rich Franklin is the 2nd best middleweight in the UFC. It is clear that he can’t beat Anderson Silva, so Franklin did the next best thing. He accepted Anderson Silva’s invite to train with him. Anderson Silva can help Franklin correct mistakes in his fighting. I mean, the best guy to point out your weakness is the guy who gave you a whipping in the Octagon. This is definitely the right move for Franklin. In his previous five fights, silva franklin is 3-2. His two losses came at the hands of Dan Henderson and Anderson Silva.
The only common opponent they have is Dan Henderson. They have both lost to Henderson, Franklin lost to a split decision and Silva lost via KO.
Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin have contrasting fighting styles. Wanderlei Silva is known as the ‘The Axe Murderer’ for his no holds barred aggressive fighting style. He goes after his opponent and his fights are exciting because you know someone is going to get knocked the hell out. Lately though, Silva has been on the wrong end of those knockouts.
Rich Franklin is known as a technical and patient fighter. He is a great two way fighter who can brawl toe-to-toe and on the ground.
Silva’s weakness should play perfectly into Franklin’s strengths. ufc 99 play by play If Silva chooses to be aggressive, expect Franklin to score on takedowns and neutralize Silva’s aggressiveness and advantage in KO power.
Silva should finish the fight early if he wants to win. Force Franklin to stand and trade and his aggressive style will give him the advantage. However, if Franklin is able to survive the early aggressive assault from Silva, he will win by decision or late submission.
Rich Franklin and Wanderlei Silva need to put on a great show if they want to continue their MMA careers and want to be contenders again. Both should come out as winners if they do.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
MICHAEL BISPING claims Wanderlei Silva's decision to move down to middleweight means the division has never been stronger
The 30-year-old Brit has tipped The Axe Murderer to be a big hit at 185lbs but reckons he will struggle to beat Rich franklin vs silva at UFC 99.
Silva faces off against The Ace in Germany on June 13 in a 195lbs catch weight clash but will move into Bisping's weight class later this year.
And the Englishman admits he is fed up with the amount of big-name fighters entering his tier.
Bisping said: "Wanderlei's franklin vs silva fight coming down to middleweight and it's a bit of a pain in the neck!
"I wish all these guys would sod off and stop moving down to middleweight!
"I remember about a year ago people were saying the middleweight division wasn't too stacked, but now I think it's anything but - there's some ridiculous talent there now.
"He's definitely a threat at middleweight. He's a dangerous opponent, they don't call him 'The Axe Murderer' for nothing!
"But I think Rich franklin vs silva video will win their fight. It's going to be fantastic to watch - one for the MMA purists.
"Unfortunately Wanderlei's a little bit chin weary - not taking anything away from him, the guy's a legend - but I think Rich will do the job on the night."
franklin vs silva fight video
Silva faces off against The Ace in Germany on June 13 in a 195lbs catch weight clash but will move into Bisping's weight class later this year.
And the Englishman admits he is fed up with the amount of big-name fighters entering his tier.
Bisping said: "Wanderlei's franklin vs silva fight coming down to middleweight and it's a bit of a pain in the neck!
"I wish all these guys would sod off and stop moving down to middleweight!
"I remember about a year ago people were saying the middleweight division wasn't too stacked, but now I think it's anything but - there's some ridiculous talent there now.
"He's definitely a threat at middleweight. He's a dangerous opponent, they don't call him 'The Axe Murderer' for nothing!
"But I think Rich franklin vs silva video will win their fight. It's going to be fantastic to watch - one for the MMA purists.
"Unfortunately Wanderlei's a little bit chin weary - not taking anything away from him, the guy's a legend - but I think Rich will do the job on the night."
franklin vs silva fight video
Saturday, June 6, 2009
UFC 99 Goes to Germany
Good things come to those who wait, and German mixed martial arts fans have had to wait for quite a while for the sport’s world leader, the UFC, to make its first inroads into the country.
The wait is over though.
The UFC will hold its first event in Germany on June 13 at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, the biggest indoor venue in the country with a maximum capacity of 20,000 seats. A contract between Zuffa and Marek Lieberberg, Europe’s leading concert promoter, was signed during the passing of UFC 91 in Las Vegas over a week ago.
BloodyElbow.com was the first to break the news on Saturday, with a proposed heavyweight matchup between UFC icons Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell the lead candidate for main event honors.
Zuffa LLC, parent company to the UFC, is pushing for the fourth meeting between the promotion’s two most recognizable stars because of Couture’s unparalleled life story and, above all, for his ability to convey it in the German language.
Starting at age 19, Couture spent over four of his six years of U.S. Army service stationed at the famed World War II "Fliegerhorst" base of Langendiebach in Erlensee, Germany.
Couture holds a single victory over the noted striker via a third-round TKO at UFC 43 in June 2003. Liddell knocked out Couture at UFC 52 and UFC 57 two years later.
Whether or not that bout materializes depends on how soon the four-time Olympic wrestling alternate wants to continue his fantastic 12-year career following the heartbreaking second-round loss he suffered at the hands of Brock Lesnar at UFC 91.
Couture told Sherdog.com that he has not been approached with the Liddell fight as of Monday, and is not adverse to a drop back down to light heavyweight division for the second time in his career if “an interesting fight presents itself.” However, Couture expressed his reservations in meeting student and UFC light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin. Couture did not rule out a continued run in the heavyweight division either.
Potential co-headliners for June 13 include the likes of Thiago Alves, Rich Franklin, Matt Hughes, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Wanderlei Silva, depending on how their pending bouts play out in the next few months.
Considering the high percentage of Italian and Polish citizens living in the Rhine area and its geographical proximity to the Netherlands and France, UFC-contracted fighters like Tomasz Drwal, Antoni Hardonk, Cheick Kongo, Jess Liaudin, Alessio Sakara and Samy Schiavo also seem likely.
As far as a local draw is concerned, matchmaker Joe Silva has brought kickboxer Dennis Siver back into the fold after initially axing him from the promotion this summer. Siver will get a much-needed tune-up fight at UFC 93 against Nate Mohr.
Judging by the approach the UFC used for their second event in the United Kingdom in April 2007, at least three more German fighters could be signed to battle on the undercard. Welterweight Daniel Weichel, middleweight Steve Mensing, light heavyweight Martin Zawada and heavyweight Marko Zschörner appear to be the most likely choices at this time.
This will probably leave kickboxers Stefan Leko and Chalid Arrab, arguably the two most experienced and skilled fighters to come out of Germany, on the outside looking in. Even though both are clear-cut standup fighters and possess the skills to make an instant impact when matched up against fellow strikers, the UFC has not had a working relationship with the Golden Glory management team since Semmy Schilt’s brief stint with the promotion in 2001. In addition, both fighters are still being under contract with K-1 parent company, Fighting and Entertainment Group.
Behind the scenes, co-host Lieberberg is not just your ordinary concert promoter. Besides organizing tours for some of the biggest bands and artists in the world like Bon Jovi, Lenny Kravitz, Metallica, The Police and U2, the Frankfurt-based music magnate has also been instrumental in bringing pro wrestling juggernaut WWE (formerly WWF) to Germany in 1992 before monstrous crowds. More than 41,000 WWE fans flocked to the four shows that were held at the Lanxess Arena between 2002 and 2007.
Rhine metropolis Cologne is not only the fourth-largest city in Germany, it is also very well connected to the rest of Europe through Cologne Bonn Airport and is famous for its residents, who are literally mad on sports. Fans tirelessly convene to the Lanxess Arena and the Rhine Energy Stadium to cheer for the 1. FC Köln, the Cologne Sharks and the Cologne 99ers -- the city’s first-division football, ice hockey and basketball teams.
In preparation of the event, the UFC is hard at work trying to secure a television deal in Germany. The promotion did have a deal with German pay-per-view provider Premiere between 2004 and 2006, but abysmal buy rates and the country’s generally problematic PPV market brought the arrangement to a halt.
As a result, Zuffa is currently negotiating to land a spot on network television, which will be a difficult task as powerful boxing lobbyists control most of the major channels. It’s likely the UFC will have to host its first event in Deutschland without any live coverage from a German TV channel.
In the end, this won’t be the deciding factor for the success of the show. The small but vocal hardcore fan base in Germany has been itching for the UFC to come to central Europe for years and are certain to pack into the Lanxess Arena in great numbers. With the UFC video game coming out next spring and an experienced professional like Lieberberg at the helm, things are looking promising and the next seven months leading up to UFC 99 will be the most important and exciting time in the history of German MMA.
The wait is over though.
The UFC will hold its first event in Germany on June 13 at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, the biggest indoor venue in the country with a maximum capacity of 20,000 seats. A contract between Zuffa and Marek Lieberberg, Europe’s leading concert promoter, was signed during the passing of UFC 91 in Las Vegas over a week ago.
BloodyElbow.com was the first to break the news on Saturday, with a proposed heavyweight matchup between UFC icons Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell the lead candidate for main event honors.
Zuffa LLC, parent company to the UFC, is pushing for the fourth meeting between the promotion’s two most recognizable stars because of Couture’s unparalleled life story and, above all, for his ability to convey it in the German language.
Starting at age 19, Couture spent over four of his six years of U.S. Army service stationed at the famed World War II "Fliegerhorst" base of Langendiebach in Erlensee, Germany.
Couture holds a single victory over the noted striker via a third-round TKO at UFC 43 in June 2003. Liddell knocked out Couture at UFC 52 and UFC 57 two years later.
Whether or not that bout materializes depends on how soon the four-time Olympic wrestling alternate wants to continue his fantastic 12-year career following the heartbreaking second-round loss he suffered at the hands of Brock Lesnar at UFC 91.
Couture told Sherdog.com that he has not been approached with the Liddell fight as of Monday, and is not adverse to a drop back down to light heavyweight division for the second time in his career if “an interesting fight presents itself.” However, Couture expressed his reservations in meeting student and UFC light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin. Couture did not rule out a continued run in the heavyweight division either.
Potential co-headliners for June 13 include the likes of Thiago Alves, Rich Franklin, Matt Hughes, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Wanderlei Silva, depending on how their pending bouts play out in the next few months.
Considering the high percentage of Italian and Polish citizens living in the Rhine area and its geographical proximity to the Netherlands and France, UFC-contracted fighters like Tomasz Drwal, Antoni Hardonk, Cheick Kongo, Jess Liaudin, Alessio Sakara and Samy Schiavo also seem likely.
As far as a local draw is concerned, matchmaker Joe Silva has brought kickboxer Dennis Siver back into the fold after initially axing him from the promotion this summer. Siver will get a much-needed tune-up fight at UFC 93 against Nate Mohr.
Judging by the approach the UFC used for their second event in the United Kingdom in April 2007, at least three more German fighters could be signed to battle on the undercard. Welterweight Daniel Weichel, middleweight Steve Mensing, light heavyweight Martin Zawada and heavyweight Marko Zschörner appear to be the most likely choices at this time.
This will probably leave kickboxers Stefan Leko and Chalid Arrab, arguably the two most experienced and skilled fighters to come out of Germany, on the outside looking in. Even though both are clear-cut standup fighters and possess the skills to make an instant impact when matched up against fellow strikers, the UFC has not had a working relationship with the Golden Glory management team since Semmy Schilt’s brief stint with the promotion in 2001. In addition, both fighters are still being under contract with K-1 parent company, Fighting and Entertainment Group.
Behind the scenes, co-host Lieberberg is not just your ordinary concert promoter. Besides organizing tours for some of the biggest bands and artists in the world like Bon Jovi, Lenny Kravitz, Metallica, The Police and U2, the Frankfurt-based music magnate has also been instrumental in bringing pro wrestling juggernaut WWE (formerly WWF) to Germany in 1992 before monstrous crowds. More than 41,000 WWE fans flocked to the four shows that were held at the Lanxess Arena between 2002 and 2007.
Rhine metropolis Cologne is not only the fourth-largest city in Germany, it is also very well connected to the rest of Europe through Cologne Bonn Airport and is famous for its residents, who are literally mad on sports. Fans tirelessly convene to the Lanxess Arena and the Rhine Energy Stadium to cheer for the 1. FC Köln, the Cologne Sharks and the Cologne 99ers -- the city’s first-division football, ice hockey and basketball teams.
In preparation of the event, the UFC is hard at work trying to secure a television deal in Germany. The promotion did have a deal with German pay-per-view provider Premiere between 2004 and 2006, but abysmal buy rates and the country’s generally problematic PPV market brought the arrangement to a halt.
As a result, Zuffa is currently negotiating to land a spot on network television, which will be a difficult task as powerful boxing lobbyists control most of the major channels. It’s likely the UFC will have to host its first event in Deutschland without any live coverage from a German TV channel.
In the end, this won’t be the deciding factor for the success of the show. The small but vocal hardcore fan base in Germany has been itching for the UFC to come to central Europe for years and are certain to pack into the Lanxess Arena in great numbers. With the UFC video game coming out next spring and an experienced professional like Lieberberg at the helm, things are looking promising and the next seven months leading up to UFC 99 will be the most important and exciting time in the history of German MMA.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
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