Rich Franklin vs Wanderlei Silva is a beautiful match-up. A Muay Thai brawler is against a technical striker with fast instincts.
Wanderlei is a beast. A former PRIDE champion. Franklin is analytical. A fearsome striker.
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And thus, my prediction, the one who can pace it will win this.
Wanderlei needs to have a fierce opening, just like what he did against Keith Jardine. Do those deadly hooks fast and early.
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Franklin on the other hand, needs to survive Silva's opening and take the game to a slow advantage. Jab, straight left and body kick at just the right tempo.
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