Frank Shamrock vs. Rich Franklin (Fantasy Match)

PINOYPRIDE · 03-15-2006, 04:28 AM

I know this is a fantasy match but I would like to see these two fighters fight each other.

They are pretty well matched in abilities but I am asking you guys opinion if they did fight who do you think will win?

I think Frank will win but Franklin has been on a winning streak and Shamrock just fought once since again Cesar Gracie.

SWIBC · 03-15-2006, 09:04 AM

This would be a great battle. Hopefully they both heal up fine from their injuries from their last fight.
Thought I read Frank broke his hand.
As for the winner I would take Frank by Split Decision after 5 rounds.

[Danny] · 03-15-2006, 08:19 PM

Frank beat a coach who hasn't fought MMA. He needs to do a lot more than that to really be considered at the same level as Rich now. But if it was Frank 6 years ago, different story. Shamrock has to do a lot more than beat Ceasar.

Jras0001 · 03-15-2006, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by [Danny]

Frank beat a coach who hasn't fought MMA. He needs to do a lot more than that to really be considered at the same level as Rich now. But if it was Frank 6 years ago, different story. Shamrock has to do a lot more than beat Ceasar.

well, its not like frank is that old as it is. he just hasnt been fighting for a while. it looks like he is in great shape and he still beat a bjj master, wheather or not he has been fighting in mma before or not.

compcast · 03-16-2006, 10:32 PM

i'll have to take frank on that note if it's the frank that beat tito but right now i'll take rich buy decision.

SmashingMachine · 03-16-2006, 10:45 PM

I think Danny is right. Frank's been away too long to be a threat to Rich right now. Frank a few years ago might win, but Ace is pretty darn good himself.

|(ille|2 · 03-21-2006, 07:05 PM

yea IMO Rich would win again.....they put really good people against Rich and rich made them look.......really bad

[Danny] · 03-21-2006, 08:22 PM

We're talking Frank Shamrock, not Ken Shamorck. Welcome to FF.

PINOYPRIDE · 03-21-2006, 10:03 PM

I would say that Rich has been on a winning streak but Frank should be a good match but I guess we will see if Frank will fight again and then my opinion might change that Frank will give Rich some trouble.

DrumzCT · 03-22-2006, 01:31 AM

Frank in his prime vs Rich would be a great match of well rounded fighters. I think Rich is too strong and too conditioned for Frank right now. Rich by KO in the third.

mepersoner · 03-22-2006, 01:44 AM

Frank is rusty or out of practice, he's probably leaps and bounds better than he was 6 years ago.