Vitor Belfort is (+130) against Rich Franklin.

brooks85 · 09-08-09, 01:50 PM

two guys with a tough chin. vitor is very aggressive fighter and I think this one goes the distance which could look good for vitor on the scorecards.

southmadejd · 09-08-09, 03:41 PM

I am definitely going to put a little money down on Vitor for this one....it all just depends on which Vitor shows up. I think since it is his 1st fight back in the UFC that he will be pumped up for it and train well.

THE_LOCKSMITH · 09-08-09, 04:14 PM

Rich is a smart fighter, he'll take Vitor down early and often and take the fight out of him IMO

Mikail · 09-08-09, 04:22 PM

Belfort was a beast years back, but I agree with all the problems/distractions going on in his life took a tole on his fighting career! Interesting to see how he performs against Franklin. If I had to make a play, it would be on Vitor!

teaserpleaser · 09-08-09, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by THE_LOCKSMITH

Rich is a smart fighter, he'll take Vitor down early and often and take the fight out of him IMO

I dont think Rich has the wrestling to do it. I've Rolled/ wrestled with Vitor and he has D-1 level takedown defense dont let the Randy fights fool you hes tough to takedown. Tito had trouble taking Vitor down before Vitor gassed and Tito is a much better wrestler than Rich. maybe if Vitor is gassed but he hasnt really had the gas problems at 185 but who knows the terry martin and matt lindland fights ended fast so who knows if he has to go the distance. Franklin's chin is good but he gets rocked/dropped alot with vitors hand speed time to recover might not be there. just my 2 cents

teaserpleaser · 09-08-09, 06:10 PM

If you know of a fight where Rich got a takedown let me know, I'd like to watch it before i make my bet. Maybe the Wand fight i watched it but i was working and half assed watched it. Even Tanner, ken shamrock, nate quary, anderson , yushin okami, Wand i cant think of any of Richs fights where he got a takedown. Maybe the jorge Rivera or Travis lutter fight i didnt see those two. Edwin Dewees fell to his back and Rich followed. let me know

teaserpleaser · 09-19-09, 11:15 PM

Originally posted by teaserpleaser

I dont think Rich has the wrestling to do it. I've Rolled/ wrestled with Vitor and he has D-1 level takedown defense dont let the Randy fights fool you hes tough to takedown. Tito had trouble taking Vitor down before Vitor gassed and Tito is a much better wrestler than Rich. maybe if Vitor is gassed but he hasnt really had the gas problems at 185 but who knows the terry martin and matt lindland fights ended fast so who knows if he has to go the distance. Franklin's chin is good but he gets rocked/dropped alot with vitors hand speed time to recover might not be there. just my 2 cents

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