Rich Franklin: The process for me starts several weeks before
the fight. I can't just jump into the sauna and cut 20 pounds. I can do
it, but it leaves you drained for the fight, especially with me being
out of the country in Brazil. I don't have the ability to have a nurse
come in and give me an IV. When you cut the weight properly and your
body weight is coming down little by little, if you miss a couple weeks
on the back-end of that, that could be the difference between being a
pound overweight.
Wanderlei Silva: I trained for Vitor and I trained
specifically for him for two months. I am in really good condition. I
know that someday we will fight. No problem.
Wanderlei Silva: My fight against Franklin is a rematch just
like Vitor. He's a great fighter and we'll give a great match for the
fans here in Brazil.
UFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin II Live on PPV from Brazil will be shown at
5 separate Fight Parties throughout the Las Vegas Valley. See the
Station Casinos Fight Party list below and choose your favorite spot to
watch all the live action go down on Saturday night!
