I'm pretty sure ESPN is giving their MMA coverage team more resources than their boxing coverage team, so this doesn't really make that much sense.
Who promotes Friday Night Fights?
because of the occassion and mexican independence day id say boxing. It is a david vs goliath type of fight. Ufc fans could order the ufc fight but trust me you guys are making a big mistake.
Ahhh I dunno, 103 is starting to look good now and to be honest there really isnt any doubt in my mind whats gonna happen with PBF vs JCC. This is pretty much standard matchmaking from PBF's camp, since Pacman's agent wont take it up the ass PBF's handlers found an easy fight against a big name past his prime.
Dont get me wrong I think a prime JCC absolutely crushes PBF @140, but this is a guy thats nearly a decade removed from fighting someone this good in their prime. And hasnt fought in what? 4 years? The only thing I hope is that JCC doesnt let PBF make it a boring decision and puts it to the hazard if he cant box with him.
Disputable, Rich has only lost to three guys in his entire career. Two to Silva (considered by many as the #1 PFP fighter in the world), Lyoto Machida (undefeated LHW Champion and top five PFP), and Dan Henderson (only person ever to hold the belt in two weight classes of a major org, last person to ever win a round vs Anderson Silva), and many believe that Rich won this fight.
In MMA terms Rich is still young as well.
For Tito, Dana likes to smear him pretty hard to try and kill any buzz he tries to get going for a rival promoter. If you look at his fights the last several years though he can easily still be considered a top contender.
Loss Lyoto Machida Decision (Unanimous)
Draw Rashad Evans Draw
Loss Chuck Liddell TKO (Punches)
Win Ken Shamrock TKO (Punches)
Win Ken Shamrock TKO (Elbows)
Win Forrest Griffin Decision (Split)
Win Vitor Belfort Decision (Split)
He lost to Chuck who was the champ, for all intents and purposes he beat Rashad (got a point docked for grabbing the cage resulting in the draw) who ended up winning the belt 3 fights later (beating Chuck before beating Forrest, guys that Tito lost and beat respecively), and lost to Lyoto Machida who many believe is impossible to defeat (The PBF of MMA).
This is all a moot point though, it was just announced that Rich Franklin is getting a rematch against Hendo. After what Hendo just did to Bisping on the biggest stage, and Rich's drawing power, I fully expect this to easily break 600k. So this ones too close to call.