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Old 02-29-2008, 11:47 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I just realized Rich Franklin hasn't fought Nate Marquart

Why hasn't this fight happened? I was sure Rich had beaten Marquart at some point but they haven't fought. I know Anderson has tooled both of them (Rich x2) but I think this would be a great #1 contendership match for the next Middleweight title shot.
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Old 02-29-2008, 11:49 PM   #2 (permalink)

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I think it should happen and I would take Marquardt. I have a feeling though if Henderson wins, they will throw Franklin right in there.
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Old 02-29-2008, 11:52 PM   #3 (permalink)

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Yeah, if Hendo wins then Marquardt or Franklin will be right back in the mix, but if A. Silva wins I'd like to see Silva move up to 205 for a fight or two and let the MW division develop a bit so that a new contender might emerge.
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Old 02-29-2008, 11:55 PM   #4 (permalink)

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i think marquart takes it
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Old 02-29-2008, 11:56 PM   #5 (permalink)

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Yeah, if Hendo wins then Marquardt or Franklin will be right back in the mix, but if A. Silva wins I'd like to see Silva move up to 205 for a fight or two and let the MW division develop a bit so that a new contender might emerge.
If Silva wins, and Okami wins, then I think Okami will be getting the next title shot...not saying that's how it should be, but I think that's likely to happen.
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Old 03-01-2008, 12:00 AM   #6 (permalink)

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Great match up. I think the UFC should hire you, hell most of us can make better match ups. I say Nate wins but it will be close
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Old 03-01-2008, 12:05 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Marquart looked strong as hell vs Horn. Given Horn is pretty unmotivated to atcually fight these days. Still, I think Nate looked really good. Other than fighting Silva he hasn't fought anyone else that great in the UFC's slim 185 division.
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Old 03-01-2008, 12:44 AM   #8 (permalink)

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Any fight between Marquardt, Franklin, and Henderson should be a classic.
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Old 03-01-2008, 12:47 AM   #9 (permalink)
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This was the fight I was hoping for. Both have lost to Silva and their styles match-up well. I hope Rich fights Nate if he can beat Lutter.
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Old 03-01-2008, 12:48 AM   #10 (permalink)

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That would be a great fight. I think it would only be a #1 contender fight if Hendo wins the belt.

If Anderson is still the champ, making a Franklin/Nate match makes no sense.
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