UFC 77 Discussion thread

[svj]

Here's my reasoning...

All we know from the first fight is that Silva is better in the clinch. That's *all* we know. The fight was too short to figure out anything else.

Franklin knows to stay out of the clinch this time, and he knows better than to try to tap out a Nogeria black belt from the bottom. To get on top of Silva he's going to need to shoot from the outside, or risk getting in the clinch that killed him last time to get a takedown.

Leaving Franklin the option to strike from the outside. Throw some jabs, try to out-point Silva to a decision, or try to tag him with an overhand for a KO. Silva CAN NOT AFFORD to go to the scorecards. Any close round will likely be scored to Franklin, IMO.

While Silva has a lot more options at his disposal, it is entirely within the realm of possibility for Franklin to walk out with the strap. Especially since the UFC want the strap on him, from a marketing perspective.


I think there's a little value in Silva, but not much.

Thoughts?





BTW, Does anyone else think that Timmmmah as a dog to a striker that has no big wins, and hasn't fought in a year is a gift on a silver platter??