Franklin to fight A. Silva in Cincinnati is........

Dostoevsky · 07-17-2007, 07:15 AM

Total fucking bullshit....

After the Franklin-Mcdonald fight, Franklin calls out Anderson to the octagon and informs him that that he and Dana White had agreed to a fight for the title in Rich's hometown Cincinnati....

Excuse-fucking-me......but what? Silva is the champion and brutally kicked Richs ass!
Dana and Rich talked about this behind Andersons back and behind closed doors? they by-passed the champ.....

Does the champion have no say on the matter? Does he not even get to have a discussion on where the fight will be held? The challenger gets to dictate and discuss with the owner of the organization where the fight will be held but not the champion?

Complete fucking bullshit. Anderson is getting screwed big time here, the UFC is clearly biased and is favoring Rich, the first title fight was in Ohio and now this one is too?

I can't believe they ignored Anderson and decided where the fight would be without consulting him.......he had to be told by Franklin after a match! WTF is with that?

Dostoevsky · 07-17-2007, 07:21 AM

Its unfair on the champion.

I'm not saying it should be in Brazil, it should be in Vegas, which is where Anderson says he would have preferred it.
This is the UFC clearly showing they don't want Anderson to be champion and are hoping for Rich to win the belt back.

I don't know whats worse, if its the bias nature of where the event is being held or the fact they didn't even consult the champion about it and let the challenger dictate where it would be and then force the champion do fight with the crowd totally against him.

Its grade-A bullshit.

bigG · 07-17-2007, 08:02 AM

doesnt mater if this fights on the moon, no way no how does franklin win the title back..

El Presidente · 07-17-2007, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bigG

doesnt mater if this fights on the moon, no way no how does franklin win the title back..

AMEN

Donut62 · 07-17-2007, 09:12 AM

I think it's bad for Franklin. Now all his friends and family get to see him get his shit pushed in live.

concrete sledge · 07-17-2007, 10:57 AM

In my opinion, I think this puts even more pressure on Franklin and only adds a little excitement. Silva won't mind winning in front of Franklins friends and family. I wouldn't be surprised to see Matt Huges and Tim Sylvia thrown on the card as well, being that they're from the area.

SweetScienceFan · 07-17-2007, 01:18 PM

Do you think that Silva cares? Of course he doesn't. That fight being in Cincinnati only insures the place will be packed to the rafters and everyone gets payed trunk loads of cash, including sponsership money. The octagon is the same no matter where it is sitting. However, it only makes sense to make the most profitable decisions as to where the fights should take place.

scurlaruntings · 07-17-2007, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Donut62

I think it's bad for Franklin. Now all his friends and family get to see him get his shit pushed in live.

Aint that the truth.He may aswell bend over from round one as im pretty sure Franklins gona get ass raped again.

Beebs · 07-17-2007, 04:45 PM

Oh man up, it's gonna sell out the show, Ohio has had the best fans of any UFC show yet, and I don't think Curitiba is on the list of possible host citites just yet.

concrete sledge · 07-17-2007, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Beebs

and I don't think Curitiba is on the list of possible host citites just yet.

Very true.

Tko4 · 07-17-2007, 07:31 PM

Franklin is one of my favorite fighters, but he is going to get absolutely clobbered again. I wish he would wait a few more fights because I don't want to see poor Beth cry again when he's a bloody wreck. Rich, milk a few more fights, please!

Donut62 · 07-17-2007, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Beebs

Oh man up, it's gonna sell out the show, Ohio has had the best fans of any UFC show yet, and I don't think Curitiba is on the list of possible host citites just yet.

You know, I really hope they go to Brazil soon. Same time zone, so a PPV would be fine here, and with Anderson, Shogun, Babalu, Wandy, etc they could fill a soccer stadium down there.

07-17-2007, 07:15 AM	#1
Dostoevsky Hardcore......to the max! East Side Guru Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Kingdom of Fife, Scotland. Posts: 7,734 vCash: 1000	Franklin to fight A. Silva in Cincinnati is........ Total fucking bullshit.... After the Franklin-Mcdonald fight, Franklin calls out Anderson to the octagon and informs him that that he and Dana White had agreed to a fight for the title in Rich's hometown Cincinnati.... Excuse-fucking-me......but what? Silva is the champion and brutally kicked Richs ass! Dana and Rich talked about this behind Andersons back and behind closed doors? they by-passed the champ..... Does the champion have no say on the matter? Does he not even get to have a discussion on where the fight will be held? The challenger gets to dictate and discuss with the owner of the organization where the fight will be held but not the champion? Complete fucking bullshit. Anderson is getting screwed big time here, the UFC is clearly biased and is favoring Rich, the first title fight was in Ohio and now this one is too? I can't believe they ignored Anderson and decided where the fight would be without consulting him.......he had to be told by Franklin after a match! WTF is with that?
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07-17-2007, 07:21 AM	#2
Dostoevsky Hardcore......to the max! East Side Guru Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Kingdom of Fife, Scotland. Posts: 7,734 vCash: 1000	Re: Franklin to fight A.Silva in Cincinnati is...... Its unfair on the champion. I'm not saying it should be in Brazil, it should be in Vegas, which is where Anderson says he would have preferred it. This is the UFC clearly showing they don't want Anderson to be champion and are hoping for Rich to win the belt back. I don't know whats worse, if its the bias nature of where the event is being held or the fact they didn't even consult the champion about it and let the challenger dictate where it would be and then force the champion do fight with the crowd totally against him. Its grade-A bullshit.
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07-17-2007, 08:02 AM	#3
bigG Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: wherever my mind takes me Posts: 1,109 vCash: 1000	Re: Franklin to fight A. Silva in Cincinnati is........ doesnt mater if this fights on the moon, no way no how does franklin win the title back..
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Donut62 Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 727 vCash: 1000	Re: Franklin to fight A. Silva in Cincinnati is........ I think it's bad for Franklin. Now all his friends and family get to see him get his shit pushed in live.
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07-17-2007, 10:57 AM	#6
concrete sledge Lord of the quislings East Side Guru Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Digging Opie's Grave Posts: 7,821 vCash: 1000	Re: Franklin to fight A. Silva in Cincinnati is........ In my opinion, I think this puts even more pressure on Franklin and only adds a little excitement. Silva won't mind winning in front of Franklins friends and family. I wouldn't be surprised to see Matt Huges and Tim Sylvia thrown on the card as well, being that they're from the area. Last edited by concrete sledge; 07-17-2007 at 01:23 PM.
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07-17-2007, 01:18 PM	#7
SweetScienceFan Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 234 vCash: 1000	Re: Franklin to fight A. Silva in Cincinnati is........ Do you think that Silva cares? Of course he doesn't. That fight being in Cincinnati only insures the place will be packed to the rafters and everyone gets payed trunk loads of cash, including sponsership money. The octagon is the same no matter where it is sitting. However, it only makes sense to make the most profitable decisions as to where the fights should take place.
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07-17-2007, 04:45 PM	#9
Beebs Undisputed Champion East Side VIP Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 13,330 vCash: 1493	Re: Franklin to fight A. Silva in Cincinnati is........ Oh man up, it's gonna sell out the show, Ohio has had the best fans of any UFC show yet, and I don't think Curitiba is on the list of possible host citites just yet.
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07-17-2007, 07:31 PM	#11
Tko4 Left high kick ESB Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NY Posts: 3,009 vCash: 1000	Re: Franklin to fight A. Silva in Cincinnati is........ Franklin is one of my favorite fighters, but he is going to get absolutely clobbered again. I wish he would wait a few more fights because I don't want to see poor Beth cry again when he's a bloody wreck. Rich, milk a few more fights, please!
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