I believe that this fight could go down. Why? I believe Leben is the lead contender for Franklin's championship belt right now. He has suposedly improved his ground game, and he is still that 1 hit miracle type of guy. He has extremely powerful punches. His striking is top-notch. So, I think he is a top contender to fight Franklin. But, if he fights Franklin, I think Rich will most likely force the fight on to the ground and submit him.
Im a huge Leben fan,but he is not redy to step into the ring with Ace.He will end up like Nate Quarry.Leben is young let him finish his first UFC contract before he gets a title shot.
Not to take anything away from Leben but look what happened when he fought someone with some experience(Silva), now Silva has a title shot, I'd be pissed if I was Leben but I think he should fight the winner of the Swick/Loiseau fight then title shot. JMO.
Leben/Swick 2 now that is a fight i would love to see.Chris caught Swick in the first fight and dropped him.Swick is alot better and Leben has felt what it is like to lose again so he will be ready.Hopefully that will be on a PPV card so they both can get some love from the fans.
Yeah, that's a great idea. If Swick can get passed Loiseau, then have them set up their rematch (which I think is quite anticipated by a lot of fans) in December.
Not to take anything away from Leben but look what happened when he fought someone with some experience(Silva), now Silva has a title shot, I'd be pissed if I was Leben but I think he should fight the winner of the Swick/Loiseau fight then title shot. JMO.
I personally think that is a good choice, winner of Swick/Loiseau. I really don't think Leben can go with Rich Franklin, though crazier things have happened. I feel that Leben will wind up leaving the UFC after another year or so. Just a feeling.
This fight will never happen. The only way Leben will ever get a title shot is if Silva beats Franklin and Leben beats an average opponent to have "The rematch that everyone has been waiting for"...the "retribution".
And his striking is far from top notch, swinging your arms around with your eyes closed is not top notch. Yes he has a lot of power, but a lot of guys have a lot of power, and they arent considered top notch strikers. His striking is sloppy, and any good striker will get through them and knock him out (aka Silva).
I personaly wanna see RiggsvsLeben I feel that would be a decent fight. Riggs dosent really get enough chances to utilize his striking ability and this would certinly be a stand up fight I think Leben would win by decision but as for LebenVSFraklin I dont think he's ready for a fight like this yet and I dont think Leben could beat Swick in a rematch or Loiseau in a fight. I could be wrong though Lebens proven me wrong before he's a tough guy.
Leben is good but ready for Franklin yet. 2 or 3 more fights then he should get a shot at the title... Maybe the Crow, or Tanner or even Silva again. He needs to fight a few more veterans to better prove himself.
Florian > Leben @ 185
Koschek > Leben @ 185
Diego > Leben @ 185
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Rich Franklin ()()>>>>>>>>>>>> Leben
Leben gets far too much credit....I'd still pick Kos and Diego to beat him at 185 and I can't wait for Swick to get pay back and PWN the shit out him.....Leben = crybaby that gets love for being a Team Quester that UFC over marketed just for Randy.:thumbsdown:
lol^^^leben isn't that good. he gets picked apart by any good competition for god sakes KENNY FLORIAN BEAT HIM!
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