Bet On Liddell Franklin – Main Event A True Test For Legend
Heading in to UFC 115 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada two weeks from now, two of the most recognized names in Mixed Martial Arts will have the chance to bounce back from stumbles that have made skeptics question whether they are still capable of competing at the top level in the sport. Online betting fans know that there can only be one winner, and while glory and a renewed sense of belonging will go to the victor, the loser will be faced with even more questions about their ability to compete.
- What: UFC Betting
- Who: Chuck Liddell vs Rich Franklin
- When: Saturday June 12th – 2010
- Where: General Motors Place – Vancouver, BC
UFC 115: Why To Bet On Liddell
One of the most decorated names in the history of the sport, former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell has struggled in recent years. A purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, as well as a black belt in both Kenpo Karate and Koei-Kan Karate, the 40-year old Liddell has suffered four of his seven career losses over his past five fights dating back to the beginning of 2007. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson needed just 1:53 to end their title fight with a first round knockout back at UFC 71, and despite scoring a unanimous decision win over Wanderlei Silva after losing to Keith Jardine following the title loss, Liddell still lost his next two fights. Consecutive knockout losses at the hands of Rashad Evans and Mauricio Rua, each of which came in the first two rounds, have left skeptics questioning whether or not Liddell can compete at the top level. The “Iceman” has heard those critics, and with his career potentially on the line, and against an opponent not much younger than he is, Liddell will have no choice but to emerge victorious, which is why he will win at UFC 115.
UFC 115: Why To Bet On Franklin
A veteran fighter with a wide range of styles and experience, the 35-year old Rich Franklin is still five years younger than Liddell, and should be much more explosive come UFC 115. Back in the Light Heavyweight division where he has had so much success in the past, Franklin will look to bounce back from losses in two of his past three fights. With so much still left to accomplish, and the desire to remain in the sport for at least the foreseeable future, Franklin has no choice but to serve Liddell his third straight loss, and establish himself as still being one of the top competitors in the game today.
Who To Bet On Liddell or Franklin?
While Franklin is younger and probably more explosive, sports betting fans know that the “Iceman” still has a lot more to lose in this fight, and with so much on the line, will likely stop at nothing to get the victory. Liddell still has the heavy hands that made him such a success earlier in his career, and while both is capable of landing that knockout punch out of nowhere, Liddell is the better bet heading in to this fight.
