Tag: Franklin

Wanderlei Silva vs. Rich Franklin: Silva Must Keep Fighting Despite UFC 147 Loss

Yes, Wanderlei Silva lost via unanimous decision to Rich Franklin at UFC 147.  No, the Axe Murderer should not hang up his gloves just yet. Despite his loss—and the fact that the image of Ace’s left fist connecting with Silva’s f…

Yes, Wanderlei Silva lost via unanimous decision to Rich Franklin at UFC 147.  No, the Axe Murderer should not hang up his gloves just yet. Despite his loss—and the fact that the image of Ace’s left fist connecting with Silva’s face to wobble his knees and send him halfway to the mat as the final […]

UFC 147 Silva vs. Franklin: Loss Proves It Is Time for Silva to Retire

Wanderlei Silva has thrilled fans over the course of his marvelous career, but he has reached the slippery slope of decline, and his flashes of brilliance are fading almost entirely to prolonged periods of beatings.  He does not need to go down th…

Wanderlei Silva has thrilled fans over the course of his marvelous career, but he has reached the slippery slope of decline, and his flashes of brilliance are fading almost entirely to prolonged periods of beatings.  He does not need to go down this path. It is time for him to call it a career.  Silva […]

Wanderlei Silva vs Rich Franklin: What’s Next for Silva?

Wanderlei Silva has fallen on tough times. Following his UFC 147 loss to Rich Franklin, the former Pride middleweight champ is at a crossroads in his legendary career. Is it time for him to retire and search for a life outside fighting, or can he learn…

Wanderlei Silva has fallen on tough times. Following his UFC 147 loss to Rich Franklin, the former Pride middleweight champ is at a crossroads in his legendary career. Is it time for him to retire and search for a life outside fighting, or can he learn from his mistakes and bounce back? Judging from recent […]

Silva vs. Franklin: TV Info, Preview and Prediction for UFC 147 Main Event

Three years after Rich Franklin defeated Wanderlei Silva by unanimous decision, the veteran UFC stars will once again battle inside the octagon. The bout will be the main event of a card that also features the finals of the Ultimate Fighter Brazil. Sil…

Three years after Rich Franklin defeated Wanderlei Silva by unanimous decision, the veteran UFC stars will once again battle inside the octagon. The bout will be the main event of a card that also features the finals of the Ultimate Fighter Brazil. Silva will be looking for redemption, and he should have the vast majority […]

Silva vs. Franklin: Wrestling Is Key to Victory for Powerful Stand-Up Fighters

Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin have combined for 39 knockouts in 82 total fights, but their power isn’t going to determine the winner of UFC 147′s headline bout. These violent stand-up fighters must use their technical wrestling and take…

Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin have combined for 39 knockouts in 82 total fights, but their power isn’t going to determine the winner of UFC 147′s headline bout. These violent stand-up fighters must use their technical wrestling and takedown skills to win this contest. Franklin has 10 victories by way of submission in his career. […]

The UFC’s Rich Franklin: Why He’ll Always Be a Fighter to Watch

With all the talk of fighters retiring, one begins to look at those who remain and wonder how long they have left. The world of MMA is a demanding one, and the fighters who attempt to ply their trade on the biggest stage often seem to be forgotten as t…

With all the talk of fighters retiring, one begins to look at those who remain and wonder how long they have left. The world of MMA is a demanding one, and the fighters who attempt to ply their trade on the biggest stage often seem to be forgotten as that stage continues to grow. Rich […]