Yes. Franklin is a good matchup for him, IMO. Rich's biggest strengths are exactly what Anderson excels in and he's also bette ron the ground. That said, is this fight a go? I'll be shocked if the UFC want to risk Franklin.
So its not right away? That makes more sense, cos right now only the hardcore fans really know Anderson and if he beats Franklin its not going to do Dana any favours with the more casual fans, who know Rich from TUF. If Anderson could happen to beat up another ex-TUF competitor OR an Evan Tanner....maybe it pays off in the long run.
Marquart and Swick have been the names most thrown around.....I think from a marketing standpoint, they should leave Swick alone, let Marquart and Silva fight, give Rich a tune up, then have Rich fight the winnner of Marquart and Silva, with Swick waiting for his "shot" Swick has some marketability
Swick also has a chance of beating Silva, so I agree; leave that fight alone. He would be a good foe for either Silva or Franklin, but with the title on the line.
yeah thats what I meant, dont throw him to the lions before you milk the shit out him Speaking of TUF fighters, how long will they keep tossing Forrest out there before cashing in on him....or is it possible that they are trully grooming him for the belt.... It seems as if Bonnar has been given the biggest chances, but has failed to capitalize, which sort of surprises me. I kind of thought he was the best of the bunch.....I'm kind of surprised that he never got a rematch with Griffen. Now Bonnar doesnt have much if any juice behind his name
