(Sometimes Wanderlei uses Lil’ Wanderlei to say things he can’t, such as ‘I’m sorry,’ and ‘I love you,’ and ‘What’s this catchweight shit about?’)
UFC.com today officially announced Rich Franklin/Wanderlei Silva as the main event for UFC 99 in Cologne, Germany on UFC 99, which has been dubbed “The Comeback.” Yes, they already used that one for a season of “The Ultimate Fighter,” but so what? It’s Germany. They’re too busy screwing around with soccer and modernist architecture to know what’s happening on American TV.
As previously rumored, the bout will take place at a catchweight of 195 pounds, which is kind of odd since both Franklin and Silva last fought at 205 pounds. But it only seems to make no sense because you haven’t heard Dana White’s explanation yet:
“Everyone knows Rich moved up to light heavyweight a couple of fights ago while Wanderlei is planning on fighting at 185lbs from now on, but this fight is too exciting a match not to happen and both these guys deserve a ton of credit for taking this fight at 195lbs.”
See? Makes perfect sense now. The whole thing is going down at the Lanxess Arena and tickets go on sale next week, “priced at 250 Euro, 150 Euro, 85 Euro, 70 Euro, 55 Euro and 45 Euro.” To figure out what that is in American dollars just multiply by 1.2596. Then think about how you don’t have any American dollars, or a job, or a house. Then cry.
But no, have fun Germans. We’ll just be over here, wallowing in self-pity.
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Comments
Tue, 03/03/09 - 09:01
I see another ugly ko in wandy's future. I think Rich takes this one with more precise and technical striking.
Tue, 03/03/09 - 09:02
Long live the Axe Murderer...
Tue, 03/03/09 - 09:03
Whew.
Tue, 03/03/09 - 09:03
Wow, awesome matchup, looking forward to it. But I'm even more curious to how the German crowd will react during the fights. Are they going to be quiet and disciplined? Or chanting their bloodlust in eery unison?
Tue, 03/03/09 - 09:03
This fight does not do much for me. I would like to see Silva take a win here, but I think that Franklin is too dynamic a fighter for Silva's straightforward approach to be effective. Franklin via rear naked choke 2:32 in round 2.
Tue, 03/03/09 - 09:07
It's one of those rare matchups where I hate to see either of them lose again. I root for both of these guys every time regardless of who they fight.
Tue, 03/03/09 - 09:11
why on earth does rich franklin need a comeback he has only lost to three people Anderson Silva (no shit) lyoto Machida (no shit) and Dan Henderson via a brutal eye poke/headbutt combo, i agree with goog this is a fight that no matter who wins or losses i'll be upset
Tue, 03/03/09 - 09:11
The comment below the picture made me laugh loud enough to bring other workers into my office. Once they saw I was goofing around on a MMA blog they were very disappointed.
Tue, 03/03/09 - 09:17
goog, dont be an idiot. You went up with "First" as Anonymous, then went up with "not first" as goog. It doesnt take a smart person to figure that out. The sad truth is, you lied on the internet about being the first person to comment on a free article, and that makes you an epic loser and a complete failure as a person. Sorry, goog's mother.
Tue, 03/03/09 - 09:20
Love to see these guy throw down. Yea I dont want to see either lose another fight so soon, but hell it should be a great fight for however long it lasts. Picking Franklin in this one.
Tue, 03/03/09 - 09:22
This card would've been so much better with the Lightweight Title on the line. Damn u, BJ. Damn u.
Tue, 03/03/09 - 09:24
Yeah goog! I agree with Cap'n, for I think that this person who calls himself "Cap'n" sounds like a very reasonable, logical person. He has all my respect, whoever he is, and I think you should bow down to him and give him all of your money, not that he needs it, probably. I wouldn't know. He just seems like a great guy. So Shame on you, Goog. Big ups to Cap'n.
Tue, 03/03/09 - 09:24
Hey, Cap'n... wasn't me. I also won't be the first person to tell you to go fuck yourself.
Tue, 03/03/09 - 09:27
Sorry I'm such an asshole. I don't know why I am, I just am. I just never get the sense of belonging.
Tue, 03/03/09 - 09:28
I don't want Franklin or Wandy to lose...
Tue, 03/03/09 - 09:33
Dear WTF: Me neither, so on this historic night let's all join symbolic computer hands in unison and prey that none of these fine warriors ever falls prey to the curse of the Man-boobs ala Ken Shamrock. Or see fight of the night, whatever!
Tue, 03/03/09 - 09:35
It's okay, Cap'n. I forgive you. Come back over here and I'll finish going down on you now. You taste so good.
Tue, 03/03/09 - 09:57
Cool, call me. You have something I want
Tue, 03/03/09 - 10:01
David Hasselhoff better be on the card, and not on the dark portion fighting Fitchy either.
Tue, 03/03/09 - 10:02
Rich's lobbying efforts clearly failed; he wanted the fight to take place at a creationist museum. Let Wandy beat the stupid out of him!
Tue, 03/03/09 - 10:03
Life is good when Wanderlei Silva has a fight scheduled.
Tue, 03/03/09 - 10:03
Finally, I can officially say the two best words in the english language: WAR WANDERLEI!!!!!!!
Tue, 03/03/09 - 10:04
I dont care what anyone says, wanderlei is a very handsome man...
Tue, 03/03/09 - 10:08
Remember what Wanderlei did to Jardine after coming off a loss... I feel sorry for Rich.
Tue, 03/03/09 - 10:13
I agree with Goog. Id hate to see either of these supreme-to-the-core fighters lose again. But I have to say, another epic Wandy beatdown... Its been a long time coming. LOL @ Dana!
Tue, 03/03/09 - 10:13
Rich doesn't go down quite as easy as Jardnie. As bad as Silva put a beating on him.. twice.. he was never out. He can take a punch.
Tue, 03/03/09 - 10:30
God, I cannot wait for this fight. I definitely think it's a great fight for the "Axe Murderer". Sorry Rich, but you're going down.
Tue, 03/03/09 - 10:49
God, I'm such a homo. I defintely think it's a great night to get murdered with brock lesnars chest cock/axe tattoo. Sorry Rich, but you're going down on me.
Tue, 03/03/09 - 11:08
Germany is doing way worse than we are, unemployement has really shot up. Looks like everyone here and there is watching video clips after the fight lol
Tue, 03/03/09 - 11:13
Coward
Tue, 03/03/09 - 11:37
It's schlecht, not schleck.
Tue, 03/03/09 - 11:40
At cpanger Ha ha, the Germans and David Hasselhoff, that one never gets old. Or does it? Anyway, great matchup though I have to agree I dont wanna see either one of them lose. Gonna cheer for Wand though. At skidding I can only imagine that the crowd is going to freak out. Because if anyone shows up for the event its going to be hard core fans. At CP Headline should read Nicht Schlecht, with an H. There you have it, the first and the last time I will ever correct you.
Tue, 03/03/09 - 11:42
I don't want Franklin or Vandy to win!
Tue, 03/03/09 - 12:10
this one goes to Wandy, and who said Franklin by sub, Wandy has never been submitted.
Tue, 03/03/09 - 02:58
Wand is looking for revenge after losing the paper rock scissors match against rich. I think David Hasselhoff is going to be fighting cro cop.
Tue, 03/03/09 - 05:42
Anyone notice that Wany has pages from A-Ha's "Take on Me" video framed on his wall? .....no?.....so I guess we're all gonna pretend like that's not there then?....
Tue, 03/03/09 - 06:27
@Douchey McDoucherton LOL wins!!!
Tue, 03/03/09 - 11:06
6 diffrent price tages for the event!? most events not just the UFC, but music ones have two or three, But whats with six...........................? anyway I think 45 euro is really good if you can see any of the action with out looking at a big screen or using a telascope!
Wed, 03/04/09 - 12:10
Fuck yeah. I'll be there :D
Wed, 03/04/09 - 03:57
DOCTOR EVIL AND MINI ME NEED A SHAVE!
Thu, 03/05/09 - 06:37
I got my money on Wanderlei. way more experience and has fought keith jardine, a more skilled techhnical fighter then rich franklin can ever be. plus he's moving down weight so his reach isn't such a problem.
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