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Rich Franklin Believes He Could Beat Anderson Silva in a Third Fight

Rich Franklin believes a third time could be the charm if given another crack at UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva. Donovan Fernandes of MMACanda.net attended the grand opening of MMA World Academy in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, where Franklin wa…

Rich Franklin believes a third time could be the charm if given another crack at UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva. Donovan Fernandes of MMACanda.net attended the grand opening of MMA World Academy in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, where Franklin was hosting a seminar. After being out of action for over a year with a shoulder injury, […]

Rich Franklin Thinks He Can Make Another Run at the Middleweight Title

Oh, Rich Franklin. You’re such an optimist, and I love that about you. Franklin told MMAjunkie’s Steven Marrocco that he’d like to make another run at the middleweight title currently held by Anderson Silva: “The great Cinderell…

Oh, Rich Franklin. You’re such an optimist, and I love that about you. Franklin told MMAjunkie’s Steven Marrocco that he’d like to make another run at the middleweight title currently held by Anderson Silva: “The great Cinderella story would be for me to drop to 185 and make a run for the title,” he said. […]

Rich Franklin Wants Middleweight Title Fight to Complete His ‘Cinderella Story’

While Rich Franklin is getting ready for UFC 148, his mind may be far, far in the future. In an interview with MMAWeekly Radio, Franklin spoke about his good recovery from a shoulder injury and his workout in preparation for the upcoming middleweight f…

While Rich Franklin is getting ready for UFC 148, his mind may be far, far in the future. In an interview with MMAWeekly Radio, Franklin spoke about his good recovery from a shoulder injury and his workout in preparation for the upcoming middleweight fight against Cung Le.  Not only does he feel good about the […]

UFC News: Clay Guida vs. Gray Maynard and Rich Franklin vs. Cung Le Are Official

Perennial UFC lightweight contenders Clay Guida and Gray Maynard will square off in the main event of UFC on FX 3, while former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin is set to take on Cung Le at UFC 148, the UFC announced today.  Guida vs. Mayna…

Perennial UFC lightweight contenders Clay Guida and Gray Maynard will square off in the main event of UFC on FX 3, while former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin is set to take on Cung Le at UFC 148, the UFC announced today.  Guida vs. Maynard was heavily rumored to take place at UFC 145, but […]

UFC: Tito Ortiz Calls out Rich Franklin, Says He’ll Fight Anyone

It was a little over 14 years ago when Tito Ortiz entered the Octagon for the very first time to take on Wes Albritton in his UFC debut. Ortiz was declared victorious via technical knockout, the first of many wins throughout his mixed martial arts care…

It was a little over 14 years ago when Tito Ortiz entered the Octagon for the very first time to take on Wes Albritton in his UFC debut. Ortiz was declared victorious via technical knockout, the first of many wins throughout his mixed martial arts career. The Huntington Beach Bad Boy’s success would lead him […]

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UFC: Tito Ortiz Calls out Rich Franklin, Says He’ll Fight Anyone

UFC’s Rich Franklin “Disappointed” with Dana White

The consummate professional, Rich “Ace” Franklin has experienced both the highs and lows of the mixed martial arts spectrum. Once coveted as one of the pound-for-pound best, Franklin held the UFC middleweight title when he defeate…

The consummate professional, Rich “Ace” Franklin has experienced both the highs and lows of the mixed martial arts spectrum. Once coveted as one of the pound-for-pound best, Franklin held the UFC middleweight title when he defeated the late and great Evan Tanner at UFC 53 in June of 2005. Subsequent title defenses over the likes of The […]

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UFC’s Rich Franklin “Disappointed” with Dana White