Rich Franklin vs. Matt Hamill on tap for UFC 88

matt44 · 07-06-2008, 05:12 PM

Wow, can't wait for this one!!

I really want to see Hamill do well and thought Franklin looked great in his last fight.

Todthebod · 07-06-2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Crashsti

It will be interesting to see how Rich's cardio is in this fight. While he may not have to cut weight he does have to carry 20+ pounds of muscle that he is'nt used to fighting with. It may or may not have an effect on his performance. Rich does have some experience at 205 but he's fighting a guy who is going to be naturally stronger and more physical. I give Rich the advantage skill wise, but he's going to have to overcome a bigger opponent.

He doesn't cut muscle when he fights at 185. It's all water. He just won't have to sit in the sauna as long.

SmashingMachine · 07-07-2008, 07:56 PM

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My point is, Hamill is gonna whoop that ass.

Well, Brutha, you may very well be right. I'd lay my money on Franklin, for his experience and striking, and for the fact that Matt drops his hands A LOT, but if Hamill can get Rich down...it might be a tough night for Ace. Should be a good fight.

Stealthrida · 07-08-2008, 11:13 AM

Hamill is going to pull the upset. Hes going to use his dirty boxiing to either Ko Rich or rock him. If he rocks him hes going to try to finish him standing or dropp him to the ground and GNP

Rich Frankling : More experience, better striker, better cardio

Matt hamill : Naturally bigger and stronger, Great wrestler, Solid chin (will be tested), ever improving stand up, a hard hitter.

Random thought does anybody else want to see Hamill vs rashad Evans?

Crashsti · 07-08-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Todthebod

He doesn't cut muscle when he fights at 185. It's all water. He just won't have to sit in the sauna as long.

Its not all water. Intelligent fighters like Rich actual slowly lose some fat and muscle in the weeks going into a match. Come the day of the weigh in Rich will only need to lose a few pounds of water weight, not the 20+ pounds you claim. After weigh in he then rehydrates and probably weighs in around 195-197. If you ask me he won't be needing to cut any weight to make 205.

bayouboy · 07-08-2008, 12:20 PM

I'm really surprised at the love for Hamill on this one. Rich is going to run right through him. No doubt about it for me.

SmashingMachine · 07-08-2008, 07:18 PM

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I'm really surprised at the love for Hamill on this one. Rich is going to run right through him. No doubt about it for me.

I would be surprised if Rich loses, but I do think Hamill's got a better than average chance of winning. The thing I hate about it is, I don't want to see either fighter lose. I think a loss for Hamill would be easier to recover from, at this point in each of their respective careers. If Hamill loses, well...he was supposed too, but if Rich loses it'll really put his career in limbo.

FightFan76 · 07-08-2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SmashingMachine

I would be surprised if Rich loses, but I do think Hamill's got a better than average chance of winning. The thing I hate about it is, I don't want to see either fighter lose. I think a loss for Hamill would be easier to recover from, at this point in each of their respective careers. If Hamill loses, well...he was supposed too, but if Rich loses it'll really put his career in limbo.

Yeah I am w/ you on this as I really like both guys and although I agree Rich should be favored I feel that this is going to be a good fight regardless of who wins.....

Nacho Libre · 07-08-2008, 10:23 PM

Franklin in he 2nd KO!

Elder · 07-08-2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GSPALLTHEWAY

easy KO win for rich... not much to consider here... hamil does NOT have a great chin, he has powerful but sloppy standup and he will get hit hard.

NOt sure about his chin... but he has VERY SLOPPy stand-up. Rich will get a KO out of this one eventually. Hamil will just eat too many punches.
I don't think Hamil will do much damage even if he were to get Rich down. Granted, Rich's chin is glass.... But it won't be tested in this fight.

kev0 · 07-09-2008, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Elder

NOt sure about his chin... but he has VERY SLOPPy stand-up. Rich will get a KO out of this one eventually. Hamil will just eat too many punches.
I don't think Hamil will do much damage even if he were to get Rich down. Granted, Rich's chin is glass.... But it won't be tested in this fight.

Rich's chin is glass???

I haven't seen anyone else's chin handle Silva's knees any better than Rich.