He has won his last 4 fights. I think the old Belfort is back. He is only 32. He is in his prime. He hasn't over fought like others...He beat Ortiz in my opinion. Liddell fight was gay. He beat Couture. I think Belfort is set to make a run for the title.

PS Lindland isn't over the hill.

hrcrimes wrote:Belfort by blowout. First rounder. Franklin is becoming the new shamrock...ken that is.

Your an idiot. Can you please explain to me how you came to this conclusion??

I got Rich winning based on the fact the Vitor losses when ever he fights anybody that's good.

Franklin has a chance if he can take it into later rounds.

THEjoker wrote:btw randy couture is one of his trainers along with a whole arsenal of other people

Not so sure having Couture in your corner is so good anymore. After seeing the weigh-in I feel more confident about Franklin. Belfort wants to fight @ 185 and can't even cut to 195? He didn't look like the Belfort I remember and Franklin is not the kind of guy you want to be in the ring with when you are tired from cutting weight. I think Franklin will survive the first few minutes of Belfort crazyness and just let time take it's toll on Belfort.

PhillyFan88 wrote:I got Rich winning based on the fact the Vitor losses when ever he fights anybody that's good.

Let's not forget that old Wandy fight.

> Wow, who'd have thunk
Vitor would have done the
exact same thing to Frank
that he did to Lindland.
Congrats!

I see this as either a (T)KO for Vitor, or a UD for Rich. I think it could go either way.

Wow, this guy has not only beaten some good names, he's really awesome to watch. The only fight I clearly remeber him in is the one with Chuck Liddell where he got pounded but still put up a decent show.

The odds look like they are stacked pretty high against Franklin, but being a former math teacher maybe he can caculate how many pieces he will be in after this fight.

Just kidding, I know a lot of people are gonna say Vitor will crush him, but thats what everyone said when he was going to fight Wandy, so don't forget that. I've heard some people say he is in no mans land right now and might not get a title shot, that makes sense if you keep fighting at catch weight. Still he wants a shot at Machida's belt, I think that would be a good fight even though Franklin would probably get Aced.

Either way TKO for Franklin or Vitor winning with those Aston Martin hands in a ko or decision its going to be good.

But seriously...where the fuck are vids?! Sorry, i just can't wait...
Edit: figured it's 19th today not 20th....

I think Rich is washed up! Belfort by KO!

mickeyd wrote:I think Rich is washed up! Belfort by KO!

Rich is washed up? Rich is 26-4 with losses to Dan Henderson, Lyoto Machida and two to Anderson Silva. To lose to those guys does not mean you are bad at all. Rich may be 34 years old but age is not a factor for all fighters. This will be a good fight for Rich and Vitor. It will be a close fight but I think Rich will win this one.

Edit: I forgot to add Rich Franklin has never been KO'd, he has been TKO'd (by A. Silva) but thats it.

This is a hard one..iam not sure where to put Belfort.He won against Matt Lindland but Lindland is a over the hill fighter so that proves nothing.

I guess we will se where Belfort REALLY stands when he face Franklin.

I can`t wait!.Its gonna be a high paced fight for sure