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01-08-2009, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by tightlypackedco
Evans is kind of like Machida, in the sense that he seems to do best against opponents who push the pace so that he can wait for them to make mistakes. Tito and Bisping never really pulled the trigger, so Rashad didn't have an opportunity to exploit.
Rashad vs. Machida would probably be one of the most boring fights of all time. No, excuse me, I mean one of the most "Evasive" fights of all time.
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You are correct. I see the same things here. I think that machida vs Rashad would be really "interesting" because i have a theory that i want to test. I think that Rashad is faster and Rashad gets in and out slightly better than Machida. I want to see how that matches up against Machidas superior timing.
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01-08-2009, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by PainTrain
So Franklin is going to KO a guy who has never been KO'd......lol
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How can you say this after Mir/Nog, Manhoef/Hunt, etc? You would think people would learn....
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01-08-2009, 11:05 AM
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I think if dan comes into this fight with a clear game plan like he did against Palhares and sticks to the plan then he has a very good chance of winning. He didnt appear to have much of a strategy when he fought Rampage or Silva as he looked quite scrappy, but i think and hope that things have changed and he comes with a game plan.
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01-08-2009, 11:05 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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Originally Posted by Evolutionary
Don't hate on Bisping. He is going to shock the world in 2009. The next Rashad Evans... Btw, his fight with Evans suddenly seems a lot more impressive, does it not?
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No it doesnt look impressive... it was a bad fight for both fighters. The only thing that bisping is going to shock is his mommy when he comes home with his pink slip. I honestly think I would not hate Bisping as much if people like you were not constantly on his nuts when he's clearly not even top 5. Middleweight who would crush him: Silva, Leites, marquadt, Maia, and probably honestly dan miller...
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01-08-2009, 11:05 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Portland, OR
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Originally Posted by x_rapid_fire_x
Franklin by decision.
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agreed
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01-08-2009, 11:10 AM
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Bash the bashers
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Originally Posted by KJI
both of them destroy bisbing all day, so does it really matter who bisbing picks?
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I really don't understand you point.
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01-08-2009, 11:16 AM
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Franklin has great TD defense and great escapes from the ground. This is going to be the key factor IMO. If Rich can keep it standing he should have an advantage.
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01-08-2009, 11:17 AM
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It's pretty tough to call. It easily could go either way.
I want to see Hendo take it, but I think Franklin wins. 2 or 3 years ago I'd have gone with Hendo.
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01-08-2009, 11:26 AM
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Purple Belt
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If Richs hand is healed he will do OK,
unless he breaks it on Hendos head
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01-08-2009, 11:33 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
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Why do people continue to underate Franklin?
He has only lost 3 fights to 2 people...
Anderson Silva
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Lyoto Machida
One of those is unbeaten and the other is considered by many(not me) to be the best in the world.
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