[IronMan]

The score is PRIDE:2 UFC:1
This fight will be taking place at UFC 64, but it is important to remember that before Anderson came over to the UFC, he was a long time PRIDE fighter.

Rich "Ace" Franklin (20-1-0)
Vitals: 6'1" 185lbs (84kg)
Style: Wrestling
Titles: UFC Middleweight Champion

Anderson "Spider" Silva (16-4-0)
Vitals: 5'11" 185lbs (84kg)
Styles: Muay Thai and Brazillian Jiu-jitsu
Titles: None, #1 contender for the UFC Middleweight Title

 

[IronMan]

I voted for Anderson Silva. He proved that he can fight at Middleweight by destroying Chris Leben. His skills standing and on the ground are phenomenal and he doesn't have to cut more than five pounds for this fight.

 

[Evil]

Goin with Rich Franklin, i dont know why. Its 50/50 but my gut says Rich

 

[Kameleon]

I will pick Silva and I think he will be the next UFC Middleweight champion.

 

[TheSuplexor]

I voted for Anderson Silva. He proved that he can fight at Middleweight by destroying Chris Leben. His skills standing and on the ground are phenomenal and he doesn't have to cut more than five pounds for this fight.

Chris leben stinks. His stand up is horrible. Sure he has a good chin but any good fighter could expose him especially when he comes in with his head up and hands down. I say rich.:thumbsup: but it could go either way. both are great all around fighters...:dunno:

 

[Bonnar426]

I think Rich will win it but I would not be dissapointed if Anderson pulls an upset!

 

[SlammedSL1]

Silva has my vote

He picked Leben apart even tho Leben does suck ass

Rich is alright since he's a gifted athlete but Silva will pull out the win here

 

[moldy]

has everyone forgot that anderson was a chute box fighter. They said he was supposed to be even better then wanderlie. It's not like he just came out of nowhere. No one gives him credit. UFC fans never give fighter's from other organizations credit it seems.

 

[moldy]

I watch a lot of pride. And they said in a chute box interview that he was chute box's best striker. I call shenanagins on this to. but it was straight from chute box.

 

[moldy]

well i guess only time will tell. I know the crow is one tough fighter but franklin had 5 rounds to get the fight done and couldn't. he couldn't finish him.

 

[Evil]

True but he had a broken hand and messed him up big time. He tossed him around and his face was a mess

 

[moldy]

well that's another point. His hands can't hold up in a fight. Another reason why he might have trouble with anderson. He just doesn't have it in him i don't think.

 

[Evil]

Well i dont know about that, he missfired a shot and broke it in the second round.. That stuff can happen to anyone you know that. (not making exuses for Rich coz he might lose but his body will hold)

 

[Punishment 101]

I think Silva will take the title , i got some big $$$$ on this fight with some of my budddies, its gunna be a war forsure!

 

[Punishment 101]

I watch a lot of pride. And they said in a chute box interview that he was chute box's best striker. I call shenanagins on this to. but it was straight from chute box.

did they say he is the best 'techincal striker' b/c i remember hearing someonoe say thhat.... obviously Wand & Shogun are the best strikers in Chute Box

 

[IronMan]

Anderson Silva can't be better than Wanderlei when hes lost to Daiju Takase and Ryo Chonan.

Did you really just say this?

Anderson's natural weight is 187 lbs. He's a small guy who had to cut alot to fight at "welterweight" in PRIDE. He even fought at lightweight for a little while. Daiju Takase and Ryo Chonan weight about 200 lbs a peice without cutting weight. They didn't for their fights with Anderson.

 

[IronMan]

The score is even again at PRIDE:2 UFC:2.

 

[liveson777]

Rich is a machine so im goin wit him

 

[enoeht]

Silva

I like Franklin alot, but am going with Silva