now that rich fights at 205, this is a fight i want to see!
Tito sleeps
Tito wins via decision.
Rich, but via decision.
GPinPittsburgh - Tito wins via GnP if his back is healthy.Elvis is a true MW....Rich is a true LHW who was HUGE for a MW....I'd be willing to bet they match up very closely as far as size.....strength-wise, depends on the position.....
Franklin would get dominated due to size/power advantage Tito would have. Almost like a Tito/Sinosic fight.
If you remember, Matt Hamill gave Tito fits in training as far as takedowns and overall wrestling (something Tito admitted to and was so impressed with)....Rich stood up to Matt's wrestling pretty well, as I think Matt was successful on only 1 takedown attempt - and Rich was able to neutralize fairly quickly and get back to his feet.....
Tito used to dominate in the clinch....that's where his strength advantage was always perceived - at least until he fought Randy.....Rich has always done well in the clinch, until he ran into Anderson, lol....
I don't know....Tito is a better wrestler than Rich, but I think Franklin's takedown defense, and groundwork off his back should he be taken down, somehwhat neutralize Tito's wrestling....I think Rich is the overall better striker....better footwork, better leg kicks - just overall more complete.....
Assuming cardio is still one of Tito's trademarks, then he and Rich are probably even, as Rich's cardio is off the charts....plus, I don't think cardio would come into play if they fought, snce it would most likely be a 3 round fight....
I think it would be an interesting fight, and one that I would definitely love to see......but, I would have to pick Rich is this one....I think he's more complete than Tito at this point, and he's fought against some of the best competition over the last couple of years.....
Either way, though......I say it goes to decision....
Rich takes this one
a must happen fight imo
ortiz via tko
Rich via whatever he wants
Who cares.
All aboard the ACE train!!!!
GPinPittsburgh - Tito wins via GnP if his back is healthy.I doubt that.
Franklin would get dominated due to size/power advantage Tito would have. Almost like a Tito/Sinosic fight.
snoozefest
would look like tito vs rashad
tito
If Hendo can take Rich down, Tito can.
Franklin via stoppage round 2.
"how would a tito vs rich franklin fight go? "
It would go badly. For Tito.
"how would a tito vs rich franklin fight go? "
It would go badly. For Tito.
It would be awesome for the viewers though. Tito may not be top dog anymore, but he's still great to watch.