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[TheKidInside]

Originally Posted by Paytheplayer

I like Franklin a lot, but when you have to hope for someone to beat the champ so you maybe have a chance, I dont think you're really a champion. Yes it happens sometimes when someone just has your number, but in that case, you're obviously not the best in your division. I mean even if Hendo moves down and DID take the belt from Silva, then what? Franklin wins a couple, gets a shot and even if he beat Hendo, Silva gets a shot at him again? It doesnt seem too deserving if you wait for someone to beat him then try to steal the belt from the guy who did it. Overall the whole situation just seems to not stack up in Franklins favour. Even a move to LHW seems ridiculous seeing how stacked that division is. Mind you, I would love to see Franklin vs. Chuck, Wandy, Rampage basically any of the top 10 in the division, but how realistic is it for him to be a top 5 in the division? I think his best move is WW but it might be a tough task seeing as hes a huge 185er. But itd be great to see him match up against Hughes, St.Pierre and Serra. But regardless here's hoping the besr for Rich.

Drama White is an asshole like that. fighters have lost once and disappeared from coming back. But as Rich grows older, Anderson grows stronger.

[kingrobert]

Originally Posted by The Iceman

I love the idea but Henderson won't move down. UFC should have been signing new talent for that division

I totally agree. Instead of Dana White running his mouth about Kang he should have been getting the pen ready to sign him. Id like to see Robbie Lawler back in the UFC too. Im not saying Lawler would beat Anderson but he would have a punchers chance.

[kingrobert]

Originally Posted by sabreclaww

I agree but i must say this:

I had a few friends over to watch 77. A few of them weren't very versed in mma or the UFC. They watched the franklin silva fight, and were blown away by Franklin's attitude and comments toward silva. They were also impressed by silva's humility and respect for franklin.

What i'm saying is, as a franklin fan from the start I think it's safe to say that his behavior coupled with American Fighter's press releases make it hard not to respect Him. How could you not respect a man who pleads with his OWN crowd to honor the one man who injured him twice? I dont think there's alot of franklin bashing here, and i'm saying..GOOD.

in the wake of held chokes, steroid claims and money blues coplaints, it's nice to see something that painted the sport in a positive light. Thanks Rich

Like you said Rich is a class act. He doesnt make excuses when he loses and is a true stand up guy. After a crushing defeat in front of his home crowd he only gave props to Anderson and even told the fans to. Rich has always been a respectfull fighter and I wish other fighters would take notes and learn from him.

[Gmunit]

Rich was a WAY better fighter before he met Anderson Silva, hopefully he can make the proper changes to improve and again be a force, but IMO he knew he wasn't going to get his title back on Sat night

[808botz]

I hope he doesnt retire. Maybe he could go back up to 205. But i dont see him beating Guys like Rampage Etc. Its not hes falut Anderson a beast. The only guy i can see coming close to beating Anderson in Hendo. I just hope Anderson Moves up to 205 if there no Legit 185 in UFC.

[Raiders18]

Originally Posted by 808botz

I just hope Anderson Moves up to 205 if there no Legit 185 in UFC.

Same. If he keeps walking through people like he does i would like to see either Silva move up or down in weight and try for another belt. Or even fighters move up or down in weight to fight him at MW.

[blah]

have hughes move up mb at some point, mb throw okami in there (and please resign okami!!).

[Dork8503]

Originally Posted by Gmunit

Rich was a WAY better fighter before he met Anderson Silva, hopefully he can make the proper changes to improve and again be a force, but IMO he knew he wasn't going to get his title back on Sat night

He needs to change fucking camps is what he needs bad.