[fenderman80]

I just watched the Franklin Silva fight, and to me Rich looked like he had some ring rust. Do you think he shouldve had a warm up fight before last nights title defense after the lengthy layoff he had? Im not taking anything away from Silva. I had my money on him in the first place, but I didnt think Franklin would be dominated like this though.

 

[WouldLuv2FightU]

Warmup fights are not what the UFC should be about...that's my opinion. He's a fighter, not a baby. With being the champ comes the responsibility of needing to beat anyone they put in front of you. Warmup fights are for pussies, and Rich is not a *****.

 

[asskicker]

Warmup fights are not what the UFC should be about...that's my opinion. He's a fighter, not a baby. With being the champ comes the responsibility of needing to beat anyone they put in front of you. Warmup fights are for pussies, and Rich is not a *****.

Thats a good point but I voted yes. He wouldve lost either way though just not as bad.

 

[TheSuplexor]

yes......I think he is a slacker too....

 

[Pogo the Clown]

They should of had him fight the winner of TUF (since they have been hyping that on the show) before they through him in their with Silva.


Pogo

 

[Organik]

No wtf.. he came into the fight with a black eye.. haha

 

[pt447]

the very notion of "warm up" fights would destroy the entire concept of this sport. if some fights meant less than others, then what would be the value of them in the first place???

 

[ShootBoxer]

AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! ENUFF ALREADY! HE @(#* LOST!

Now, let's move on.

 

[jaymackz]

AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! ENUFF ALREADY! HE @(#* LOST!

Now, let's move on.

what he said...Silvas the champ..he busted his nose..time to move on TO MATT HUGHEs VS GSP WOoOOoOO!

 

[Bonnar426]

Like I said before in another thread, Rich was the champion and he had to be prepared to fight anybody wheter he was coming off an injury or not! That's what makes them a champion!

 

[cicero1]

I would have thought he would have fought a guy similar to Silva just to get a beat on things. Probably his first mistake your right.

 

[Wombatsu]

a tune up fight would have been beneficial to rich after a long lay off but it aint never gunna happen with champs in UFC....and nor should it.