UFC 99: Comeback in Cologne, Germany was amused with the heart of two former UFC and Pride champions, Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin. Silva was looking for a comeback after the shame he got from the hammer blows of Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Rich Franklin, a former UFC Middleweight Champion vied for a stunning victor from the “Axe Murderer” in the 195-pound catchweight brawl.
The Lanxess Arena was packed with people across Germany and its neighboring countries. When I heard about the bout, I then new it will be explosiveness and endurance to its limits. Silva was known for his powerful arms and knees that made him a Pride FC Champion. Franklin’s control and precision will counter the flurries thrown by Silva.
Opening salvo, both brawlers scored dynamite punches that both rocked the two cage fighters. Silva looked to haul Round 1 with his staggering blows but Franklin simply danced around the octagon with his fancy footwork. Silva worked with his right hand and less on his left, which made him pay the price as Franklin simply countered the blows with ease.
In the middle of the clash, Silva looked aggressive as he furiously attacked Franklin. Minutes after the start, Silva looked exhausted with all the clinches and grapples that Franklin instantly used as an advantage. Silva was hyped and then continued the exchange of punches as went ground-and-pound and in stand-up.
Final and deciding round, “Ace” and “Axe Murderer” looked to amuse the euphoric crowd with the heavy hands thrown by the two warriors. Wanderlei looked tired with the punishment he got from the well-conditioned Franklin .The Brazilian brawler looked to beef up the fans and looked to edge out Franklin with all the load he landed. Franklin easily swayed away and finished the fight with a takedown to steal the final round and seal the deal.
The usual fan-favorite Rich Franklin outshined Silva but got the boo’s but scored the Unanimous decision win against the Brazilian veteran “Axe Murderer” Wanderlei Silva.
Silva looked a bit unhappy after the fight and looked to score another comeback after losing consecutive bouts.
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