‘UFC 147: Silva vs Franklin 2′ Extended Video Preview

(Props: YouTube.com/UFC) UFC 147's replacement main event may seem like a re-tread of an old classic, but it's the little differences, y'know? First off, Rich Franklin and Wanderlei Silva will be fighting a five-rounder this time, which could affect their pace and game-plans, and allows each man more time to secure a finish. Second, unlike their first meeting at 195 pounds, this one will happen slightly lower down the catchweight scale at 190. While that won't matter much to Silva, who's been competing at middleweight for the last two years, it'll be the first time Franklin has had to fight below 195 pounds since he beat up Travis Lutter in 2008. And of course, Silva vs. Franklin 2 will go down in Silva's home country of Brazil, whereas their first fight at UFC 99 took place in the neutral territory of Cologne, Germany. Add up enough minor differences, and the tenor of the fight could change drastically. Franklin is a slightly heavier favorite over Wandy going into this fight (-155) as he was going into their last one (-140). Should he be? As for the other fight on this card that you halfway-care about...

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