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UFC 93: Franlin Ready To Fight

15. January 2009  - Published by Dan Clasgens

from MMAJunkie.com:

Official weigh-ins for "UFC 93: Franklin vs. Henderson" took place today at 11 a.m. ET (8 a.m. PT) live from The 02 in Dublin, Ireland.

The weigh-ins preceded tomorrow's first UFC pay-per-view event of 2009, which features a main event between former champions Rich Franklin and Dan Henderson at light heavyweight.

All 20 fighters successfully made weight.

Both headliners came in light for the bout. With a 206-pound cutoff, Franklin weighed 203 pounds; Henderson was even lighter at 202.

PREVIEW (UFC.com)

Rich Franklin vs. Dan Henderson

While neither man is currently a champion, the luster of this match up hasn't been lost. It wasn't that long ago that both Franklin and Henderson were considered the top 185 pound fighters in the world. While Anderson Silva has since taken that title, both "Hendo" and "Ace" are clearly still very dangerous. Both are now fighting in the light heavyweight division with seemingly no ill effects. Henderson comes into this bout fresh off an impressive decision victory over hot shot prospect Rousimar Palhares at UFC 88. Franklin is coming off a one sided TKO victory over Matt Hamill at the same event. As usual, Franklin will likely try to keep the fight standing and use his southpaw stance, reach and precise strikes to pick apart Henderson. Conversely, Henderson will likely throw some big power shots from the outside to try to close the distance and work in his world class wrestling. Picking a winner in the fight is very difficult, but I like Franklin to win a very tough, entertaining fight.

Prediction: Franklin via decision.


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