#UFC147: Rich FRANKLIN vs Wanderlei SILVA

UFConFX-4 was disappointing.

- although.... I did come out getting 2for4, I'm still left with a aggravation I just can't shake.  Yes, I'm talking about the main event: Gray Maynard's attempt to fight Clay Guida.

Seriously! What the heck went wrong?  On paper this fight looked to be a great main event.  Somehow it managed to reduce itself to nothing more than a really lame fight.

Okay, so I'm being a little hard on Guida. Let's be clear, he still will remain as one of my favourite fighters in UFC. However, it would be nice if next fight he brought back the Guida that fought Ben Henderson (on UFC on Fox).  I can only wait and see. 

I do think that this fight set him back a few steps and he'll have to regain Dana White's respect again after such a lacklustre performance.

UFC 147 : RICH FRANKLIN VS. WANDERLEI SILVA

Now here's two fighters that after such a poor showing at UFConFX, won't allow for it to happen during their main event in Brazil!  These two are old school.  Fighters with massive hearts for the sport. It would be surprising if they swayed away from their reputations but who knows what will happen?

I just hope that Rich Franklin hangs in there long enough to damage and slow down Wanderlei Silva.  Who hopefully in turn will go 'Ax Murderer' on Rich and attack in full force and land that one knockout punch.  Essentially, this fight should be good.  So here's to hope!

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on a side note:

I'll be taping this fight since I'll be at a wedding, so please don't spoil it for me! xox, trinidy.

@trinidypicks #UFCONFX - 4 FIGHT PREDICTIONS & VLOG

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ADDITIONAL POST: 

Great... 10 days until the next UFC event. I'm in desperate need of another 'fight fix' ... pun INTENDED!  Bahaha, I STILL CAN NOT BELIEVE THAT PACQUIAO LOST on Saturday. That is the epitome of of the phrase:  Don't Leave It To The Judges.

On June 22nd(UFConFX) and June 23rd(UFC147), I expect to see a few knockouts.  Lots of birds destined to be flying around in the ring that weekend.

my predictions.

UFC on FX

Ross Pearson/Cub Swanson ... I'd like for Pearson to have a KO here in his featherweight debut.

Brian Ebersole/TJ Waldburger ... Ebersole has been undefeated since 2008, 10 straight wins. TJ Waldburger walking in with 2 straight.  Ebersole KO here. 

Sam Stout/Spencer Fisher ...  Go Canada Go! Sam Stout to win decision 

Gray Maynard/Clay Guida ... I've said it before, I'll say it again... I'm such a Clay Guida Fan!  So I definitely want him to come out victorious and set us up for another viewing of the best hair match-up in all of UFC:  Bendo vs Guida 2.  Guida's performance vs. Bendo was impressive and still stands out in my memory.  I wish for a KNOCKOUT but a straight win will make me just as happy!

UFC147

First, I'd like to say that:  Really? This is a PPV Main Card?  Really?  If These fighters are so worthy for a PPV event, then wouldn't it be safe to say that they deserve to have the picture up for the promo on the UFC site??  Case in hand: 

Poor, Vieira and Dias ... fighters with no face.  

 Wanderlei Silva/Rich Franklin ... Like I said... I WANT TO SEE A KNOCKOUT!! I feel the only way for that to happen is if that KO was delivered by Wanderlei.  In this case, that seems to be the likely scenario.  I'd like Wanderlei to KO Franklin in the first round.

---- on a side note.

Vegas this summer.  For sure.

#HowAmINotInVegas?

My Favourite Pastime:  ROULETTE

So when I came across this article while zombie-reading the latest 'news' on Yahoo! , I couldn't help but scream out loud: "How am I not in Vegas?!?" ( - said with all the essence of Andy Samberg as Nicholas Cage)

"Dammit 19!  Where are you when I need you?!"

Links: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/las-vegas-roulette-wheel-reportedly-hits-19-seven-203237524.html

Timothy Bradley To Return Belt To It's "Rightful Owner"

On Monday following his jaw dropping split decision win over Manny Pacquiao, Timothy Bradley posted on his Facebook the following words:

"After reviewing the tape over 10 times, and listening to what all my fans and haters had to say about the fight.  I have made a decision, I shall return this belt to its true, and rightful owner. ..."

The gesture (as nice that it is), ultimately is meaningless as regards to the books.  ON RECORD, Manny Pacquiao still was served a horrendous LOSS - not by Bradley, but from the judges. 

In combat sport, or any sport where judging is at play - as an athlete you need to put out your absolute best.  Prove and show without any doubt that you deserve the win. 

Unfortunately sometimes the judges pockets are full are so blind that even your best is not enough.

Furthermore, it was an exciting fight and to see a Bradley vs Pacquiao 2 would be an incredible show.  Bradley came to fight, Pacquiao came to fight ... and Floyd Mayweather, Jr : stuck in jail.

Timothy Bradley Facebook Post

#UFConFX & #UFC147

Great... 10 days until the next UFC event. I'm in desperate need of another 'fight fix' ... pun INTENDED!  Bahaha, I STILL CAN NOT BELIEVE THAT PACQUIAO LOST on Saturday. That is the epitome of of the phrase:  Don't Leave It To The Judges.

On June 22nd(UFConFX) and June 23rd(UFC147), I expect to see a few knockouts.  Lots of birds destined to be flying around in the ring that weekend.

my predictions.

UFC on FX

Ross Pearson/Cub Swanson ... I'd like for Pearson to have a KO here in his featherweight debut.

Brian Ebersole/TJ Waldburger ... Ebersole has been undefeated since 2008, 10 straight wins. TJ Waldburger walking in with 2 straight.  Ebersole KO here. 

Sam Stout/Spencer Fisher ...  Go Canada Go! Sam Stout to win decision 

Gray Maynard/Clay Guida ... I've said it before, I'll say it again... I'm such a Clay Guida Fan!  So I definitely want him to come out victorious and set us up for another viewing of the best hair match-up in all of UFC:  Bendo vs Guida 2.  Guida's performance vs. Bendo was impressive and still stands out in my memory.  I wish for a KNOCKOUT but a straight win will make me just as happy!

UFC147

First, I'd like to say that:  Really? This is a PPV Main Card?  Really?  If These fighters are so worthy for a PPV event, then wouldn't it be safe to say that they deserve to have the picture up for the promo on the UFC site??  Case in hand: 

Poor, Vieira and Dias ... fighters with no face.  

 Wanderlei Silva/Rich Franklin ... Like I said... I WANT TO SEE A KNOCKOUT!! I feel the only way for that to happen is if that KO was delivered by Wanderlei.  In this case, that seems to be the likely scenario.  I'd like Wanderlei to KO Franklin in the first round.

---- on a side note.

Vegas this summer.  For sure.