At 37 years old, stuck in the purgatory of being a between-weight-classes fighter, and now on the mend from a recent shoulder surgery, Rich Franklin could easily wonder if being a UFC fighter has lost its luster.
A former no-hassles champ and the UFC’s longtime consummate professional, he’s found adversity around every corner in recent years.
But if you think Franklin is losing his interest in the fight game, think again. In fact, he said it’s quite the opposite.