Kendall Grove vs Rich Franklin?

karate_chop · 04-08-2007, 03:59 PM

Did Kendall look like a freakin stud last night? I mean dude dominated. His reach is nasty and his standup looked crisp. Did anyone notice how sweet his Mui Thai clinch was? His ground game looked just as good. He even slapped a submission most of us haven't even heard of. So my question is, would Kendall tool Rich? I think so. I just don't see any way Rich could beat Kendall. Kendall seems to look better in all areas. I think after last night all the MWs in the world have to be a little nervouse that Kendall is on the scene now.

Randy Villarreal · 04-08-2007, 04:04 PM

damn that'd be a sweet fight. that would really show how far kendall has come.

Jonesey · 04-08-2007, 04:05 PM

It won't happen for a while. Franklin will get the winner of Marquardt/Silva as long as he beats Kampmann.

mesa_runner · 04-08-2007, 04:07 PM

I wan to see Grove vs swick or Okami first Franklin would destroy him.

Cos · 04-08-2007, 04:08 PM

Kendall did a great job against Belcher. It was very impressive on Kendall part.

Kendall fighting Rich Franklin?............haha Rich Franklin would dominate

Rich Franklin will dominate and get the title back, last fight he was sick with the flu...I'm excited to see his future fights.

Jonesey · 04-08-2007, 04:08 PM

Grove/Swick or Grove/Okami seems likely.

rmpgslam · 04-08-2007, 04:08 PM

Im a big Kendell fan but I would want him to get one more fight under his belt before he gets a shot at one of the best in the world.

Jonathan Friedman · 04-08-2007, 04:09 PM

I think Rich Franklin's punching power is going to be overwhemling for Grove. Franklin is also going to be working on not getting stuck in the clinch constantly as a product of his loss to Anderson Silva. Even though Kendall Grove looked good last night, I'm not sure you can put his competition, Alan Blecher, on the same level as Rich Franklin.

Big_luse86 · 04-08-2007, 04:10 PM

Meh ... in time maybe. IMO Kendall needs to become more explosive with his strikes... it just looks ackward, like he cant generate snap or torque. Mind you he is tall as hell.

It seems every weightclass is growing with regards to physical size of fighters exponentially so who knows. One of Richs best attributes is his size/strength so that big gangly bastard could pose problems.

have to admit though ... team punshment fighters really are finding ways to win.

trubble888 · 04-08-2007, 04:10 PM

I think Kendall looked really good- hes turning into TITO Jr. with his post fight antics though. Let your fighting do your talking dont get stupid like that.