Franca VS Edgar......tough pick! |
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whardin19
In Full Mount
Career record: 154-101
Season: 55-35 (#1382)
Location: Indiana
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Man, I agree this is a tough pick for me also. Part of me says Franca because he's bigger and has a solid BJJ game. But the layoff hurts him. Then the other part of me says Edgar. Because he's got serious skills oh his feet and on the ground. But he didn't look good at all against Maynard. Still trying to figure out who to pick. But if I had to pick now it would be Edgar by UD.
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Post #16 7/7/08 8:06:21PM
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Banned
Career record: 170-101
Season: 56-34 (#1741)
Location: Austin, TX
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This is really a tough call for me.
6 months ago I would have picked Hermes, hands down.
However, I am a little concerned about his ring rust, and his reputation of gassing. I think at even odds I would have to go with Edgar at this point despite his lackluster performance in his last fight. I think Edgar may be able to weather 2 rounds and then win the fight via close decision on cardio alone.
Really tough pick for me.
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Post #17 7/7/08 9:14:35PM
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Smooth
Career record: 96-56
Season: 62-38 (#853)
Location: Glen Ellyn
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I want Franca to win since its his first time back but I think Edgar will take it.
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Post #18 7/8/08 4:06:07PM
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DonnieDarko
MMA Regular
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Career record: 183-98
Season: 57-35 (#1707)
Location: the gym
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i see hermes winning via ko late in the second
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Post #19 7/8/08 10:21:33PM
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Figsak
Barred From Forum
Career record: 76-44
Season: 68-33 (#309)
Location: Nashville, TN
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I just don't see Franca being able to knock Edgar out. Edgar is a much better boxer than he's given credit for, and though his chin has yet to be REALLY tested by a man with the power of franca, I think he's too quick and smart to get caught by a lumbering puncher like Franca.
In my eyes this ends in one of 2 ways. Franca catches Edgar in a submission from his guard, or Edgar wins via UD.
Edgar via UD.
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Post #20 7/12/08 1:20:23PM
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gsquat
MMA Sensei
Career record: 139-89
Season: 65-35 (#290)
Location: TC, MI
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Not a hard pick. Edgar will wrestle Franca to a decision. Predictable and lame result.
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Post #21 7/16/08 5:08:18PM
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ilovetortillas
Career record: 167-90
Season: 59-35 (#1447)
Location: TEXAS
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I would love to see Hermes win, but I think Frankie will show up and show out with his trusty UD. 
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Post #22 7/18/08 8:58:32PM
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Quasar
Banned
Career record: 24-14
Season: 24-14 (#5253)
Location: Phoenix
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I want Hermes to win, do I think he can? yes, with that being said I'm picking Edgar by UD. Since Hermes chin and ground game are too solid, only way this ends in a finish is a cut or if Hermes ends it. I hope this dosnt go like the Sherk fight or Edgars fight with Spencer with boring LnP. However I dont think it will be boring at all. FOTN or FOTY written on it.
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Post #23 7/18/08 9:17:13PM
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