vBookie Event: Rich Franklin vs Yushin Okami (UFC 72: Victory)

**asskicker** · 05-10-2007, 07:42 PM

Franklin v.s. Okami

Name: Rich "Ace" Franklin
Height: 6'1" (185cm)
Weight: 185 lbs. (84kg)
Record: 23-2-0

vs.

Name: Yushin Okami
Height: 6'2" (188cm)
Weight: 185 lbs. (84kg)
Record: 21-3-0

LivingDedMan · 05-12-2007, 12:56 AM

I'm really looking forward to this fight. Should be a good one. Okami definitely has a good shot, but when Franklin's on he looks good. Toss up.

JawShattera · 05-12-2007, 02:31 AM

i dotn see okami winning this although he has a good style to beat franklin

southpaw447 · 05-14-2007, 08:33 AM

2500 on franlkin because he's hungry for a win

**SuzukS** · 05-14-2007, 09:12 AM

It really could go either way. While Franklin regained some of his confidence at UFC 68, he was clearly not as good as before and if he shows up at UFC 72 like he did at UFC 64 or 68 expect him to lose. Okami is clearly on a roll now and has yet to lose in the UFC, if that's not enough, he also has the style to beat Franklin while negating the bulk of Franklin's attack. Overall, if Franklin turns up like he did against Evan Tanner or David L he'll win but if he turns up with his B game like at UFC 64 or 68 he'll lose. Okami is not to be underestimated and a victory won't be as much of an upset as many would believe, especially with Franklin's hand/foot injuries and lack of confidence lately.

**FightNight** · 05-14-2007, 02:31 PM

i got franklin winning in the first round. even though okami is on a roll I just have a feeling franklin's making his come back. but who knows...its the UFC

**IronMan** · 05-14-2007, 08:49 PM

Threw everything I had on Rich. I see this one as an impressive W to put him back in title contention. It's not an easy fight, but it will be fun to watch and I see him pulling out with the finish.