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UFC 147 Betting – Franklin favourite for Silva rematch

Rich Franklin (R) during his catchweight bout against Vitor Belfort (L) at UFC 103 (credit: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
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Rich Franklin is favourite to overcome Wanderlei Silva in their catchweight bout at UFC 147 this weekend.

Pinnacle Sports Fight Odds; Franklin 1.641, Silva 2.410

The last time these two met, at UFC 99 three years ago, the fight went the distance as Franklin won via unanimous decision, holding a marginal 30-27, 29-28, 29-28 over his rival.

For UFC 147 betting, the fight will undoubtedly resemble a boxing match as much as an MMA bout, as the two strikers like to go toe-to-toe with their opponents and look for a knockout. 72% of Silva’s moves are some form of strike, while Frankilin is at an equally high 68%.

“The Ace” has been much more successful at landing his punches, however, with a 45% strike rate success. Silva may be intense, but he only connects with a lowly 32% of his efforts.

At 6' 11", Franklin's extra two inches in height should add to his striking advantage, and he's in good condition despite holding an extra two years on the Axe Murderer. The American has lost three of his last five, however, and fought just three times since October 2010.

Also on the card, in a heavyweight fight, Fabricio Werdum (1.213) goes head-to-head with Mike Russow (5.000).

Both men prefer a fight on the floor, with Russow using takedowns 71% of the time. Russow will hold the weight advantage when they get to the canvas, holding an extra 16lbs at 255. Werdum's extra 3" in height at 6'4" might also prove key.

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