Bisping Picks Franklin - Page 6

Hugh G Rection · 01-08-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeke's Chaingun

I know MMAth doesn't work, and I am not trying to use MMAth, I just want people to get an idea that the skill levels of these top guys are so close.

Rashad's toughest match to date, including Liddell and Griffin, was Bisping. Bisping got beat worse in the Hamill fight than he did the Rashad fight. Rich handled Hamill.

I am not saying this means Rich will handle Bisping, Rashad, or anyone. But I just want to put things in perspective that Bisping, Hamill, Rich, etc are every bit as deserving to be right at the Top with the Liddells Wanderleis, Griffin's, Shogun's etc. I know I will get a lot of flack about that, but I believe it is true. All of these guys are so close and for you to think one of these Top guys is going to walk through another... you'd better have some good reasons for thinking so.

(I am not talking about rankings, just perception on where a fighter is at with his skill level and ability)

Very true - and more so at LHW than almost any other division. Other than Machida (If he's given the chance), I can't see anyone holding onto the LHW title for too long as everyone in the division is capable of winning a fight against any of the others on any given day.

VulcanRaven · 01-08-2009, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by poll77

both could destroy anyone that posts on sherdog too, so does it really matter who any of the geniuses on here pick??

Rampage has posted on Sherdog before.

They couldn't destroy him :p

Mastagnutz · 01-08-2009, 10:33 AM

I would like to see hendo win one. I'm tired of him losing the tough fights. But on the flipside, i don't want to see franklin lose either. I'm looking for a draw. But seriously, I think Franklin will pull this one out. He has, i think, more drive at this point, to succeed.

asmalley · 01-08-2009, 10:36 AM

Hendo has slick greco, but Franklin can ride out a UD or possibly even a TKO.

444 2/3'S EVIL · 01-08-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Hugh G Rection

Very true - and more so at LHW than almost any other division. Other than Machida (If he's given the chance), I can't see anyone holding onto the LHW title for too long as everyone in the division is capable of winning a fight against any of the others on any given day.

The top 6 guys in the LHW have such different styles that I agree anyone can take the strap home on any given night... I cant't wait to see Thiago and Machida go at it!!!

**Pokeystotle** · 01-08-2009, 10:41 AM

I think Rich will pick Dan apart on the feet. Dan has a punchers chance on the feet, as he always does because of his heavy hands. Still, I think Dan should look to TD Rich.

the_huebman · 01-08-2009, 10:42 AM

I am picking Franklin as well.

Screamager · 01-08-2009, 10:43 AM

I think it will be close but Franklin will take it. I could see why Bisping would prefer Fankilin to win as it would more than likely be a stand up fight when they meet, and given Bisping's kickboxing experience it probably seems like the more appealing fight.

MAYHEM INC · 01-08-2009, 10:47 AM

Sounds Like Rich Doesnt Even Want To Win So He Doesnt Have To Coach Tuf

rbastid · 01-08-2009, 10:47 AM

Last night they replayed the Franklin Vs Tanner fight 2 on Spike and after seeing it I think Rich has no chance in hell.

Sure he has good striking and takedown defence but Tanner knocked the shit out of him a few times. If Hendo lands a shot (either hand, everyone has this Hendo's Right hand hard on but he KOed Renzo and Wandy with his left.)at even 50% of what Tanners did then Franklin will be out cold.