The Weekly Wrap walks readers through the last seven days in MMA, recapping and putting into context the week’s top story, important news and notable quotes.
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s debut in Germany produced fireworks of all kinds, as two fights resulted in disputable decisions, new contenders emerged, local media reacted with a blend of disgust and praise, and an iconic heavyweight made a victorious UFC return only to bolt from the organization.
Rich Franklin and Wanderlei Silva had at it in the main event of UFC 99 on June 13 in Cologne. Franklin took the unanimous decision in a razor-close fight, using effective counter-striking throughout and taking the action to the ground when Silva closed in. Silva came on stronger as the fight unfolded; with Franklin clinching behind him, he threw back elbows feverishly as the bout concluded.
The pair met at a 195-pound catch weight as they seek their footing in new weight classes, Silva at middleweight and Franklin at light heavyweight. While the match was ambiguous in terms of weight-class rankings, it did get a sustained rise out of a crowd likely seeing the UFC for the first time.
Both fighters earned $60,000 Fight of the Night bonuses. Judges’ scorecards were not read due to time constraints.
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The Weekly Wrap walks readers through the last seven days in MMA, recapping and putting into context the week’s top story, important news and notable quotes. Top Story The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s debut in Germany produced fireworks of all kinds, as two fights resulted in disputable decisions, new contenders emerged, local media reacted with a…
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