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.
