Does Franklin stand a chance?

Is there anybody here who thinks that Rich Franklin stands a chance against the Spider? Though I have become accustomed to upsets and surprises in the UFC, I still cannot imagine Franklin winning this one.

Is there anybody here who thinks that Rich Franklin stands a chance against the Spider? Though I have become accustomed to upsets and surprises in the UFC, I still cannot imagine Franklin winning this one.

YES

YES

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

Well, I guess he couldn't go as bad as last time... Could he?

punchers chance

punchers chance

I'm be interested in some commentary to backing up your opinions.

mrbrownfolks is correct

mrbrownfolks is correct

Nit

Sit back for the first minute just jabbing at air then when Silva gets frustrated (like he's done vs. Lutter/Marquardt) he'll throw a careless strike like a flying knee/kick then Rich can try to take him to the ground.

"Sit back for the first minute just jabbing at air then when Silva gets frustrated (like he's done vs. Lutter/Marquardt) he'll throw a careless strike like a flying knee/kick then Rich can try to take him to the ground."

lutter and nate both took silva down because silva threw a flying knee. the only problem is that he beat both of them at their own game. if he can do that to them, then franklin stands no chance on the ground. silva is incredible on the ground.

I think Franklin is quite a bit stronger than the Spider

i'm predicting rich to win, probably by a dance-n-jab or l-n-p decision