In 1993, Rich was sitting around watching the first UFC and just dreaming of what it would be like to fight amongst the best. Just like the rest of us.
Tonight, he fights one of the greatest MMA legends of all time. And he's already stamped his name on the MMA community.
Because of this, he is already a Winner.
Good luck to Rich tonight. This will be a great fight.
Plus more people will see him beat Ken than watch UFC PPVs. He will become one of the most recognizable fighters to the general public after tonight.
I hope it's not a great fight. I hope it's a one-sided beatdown of an old man that needs to retire. Go Franklin!
if he loses he can just use the excuse that he's a 185 fighter.
Good post.
Thank you and I am fired up to see the show tonight.
Also, ATTJACK, that's a great point. He will become a household name if he wins tonight.
Rich is definitely a class act and although I want Ken to win, it will be okay if Franklin does because he deserves it also. It has been a breath of fresh air to hear and read the respect Ken and Rich have shown to one another.
Rich is like Arlovski, he keeps putting away opponents and gradually gains respect. Neither of these guys could get an instant bandwagon like Terrel did(thank god)
Bottom line, if Franklin does a crazy Jim Carey laugh if he wins or wears a "fangs" mouthguard, I'll instantly start a bandwagon and put up a fan site.
Everyone's a winner as long as they try hard and play fair! Pizza party!
I am going on the record as saying I think Ken will win this one.
I think Ken will win this fight inside 2 rounds.
He needs to refer to himself in the third person and only as Ace if he is going to make it.
indeed he is!