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Rich Franklin

Rich Franklin

  1. Marcus's Half Baked Take on MMA Lookalikes
    Bleacher Report logo Bleacher Report 6 days ago

    In today's column, we're going to play a little game I like to call "MMA Lookalikes" in honor of the Nogueira brothers, who in my opinion, vaguely resemble each other. Also, that picture made me laugh. Full Article at Bleacher Report

  2. Athens schools to close a building
    Battle Creek Enquirer logo Battle Creek Enquirer 1 week ago

    A local school district already cut to the bone is looking to remove a piece of its skeleton. Full Article at Battle Creek Enquirer

  3. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago
    Rich Franklin, left, and Junior Dos Santos take part in the UFC 103 post-fight news conference at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas early Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009.

    Rich Franklin, left, and Junior Dos Santos take part in the UFC 103 post-fight news conference at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas early Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009. View Photo »

  4. If the UFC wants to use me as an ambassador, that's fine ... The UFC is doing such a job with expanding that it's nearly impossible to not fight in a new city. I do feel like they kind of put me in that ambassador position, but I don't mind doing it at all.
    Rich Franklin – Rich Franklin SOURCE: USA Today 2 months ago
  5. Report: Matt Hughes vs. Renzo Gracie planned for UFC 109 in February
    MMAjunkie.com logo MMAjunkie.com 2 weeks ago

    gmd on Nov 12, 2009 at 10:38 am ET sweet, another fight in the senior division! LOL at the UFC! This fight is lame. Exactly. I am utterly shocked this fight is happening in the UFC. Unreal. Full Article at MMAjunkie.com

  6. Mike Swick One Win Away
    UFC.com logo UFC.com 3 weeks ago

    Just weeks after he won his fifth consecutive UFC fight over former world title challenger David Loiseau at UFC 63 on September 23, 2006, the middleweight contender was sitting in the press room at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas following... Full Article at UFC.com

  7. For the UFC, Less Could Mean More
    Bleacher Report logo Bleacher Report 4 weeks ago

    When news broke earlier in the week that Brock Lesnar was forced to pull out of his UFC 106 title defense agaisnt Shane Carwin, Mixed Martial Arts writer Josh Nason asserted that the sudden shift in schedules highlighted a bigger UFC problem: too many... Full Article at Bleacher Report

  8. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago
    Wanderlei Silva, left, and Rich Franklin talk at the post-fight news conference after their UFC 99 main event in Cologne, Germany on Saturday, June 13, 2009. Franklin won by decision.

    Wanderlei Silva, left, and Rich Franklin talk at the post-fight news conference after their UFC 99 main event in Cologne, Germany on Saturday, June 13, 2009. Franklin won by decision. View Photo »

  9. People wanted to interview me during that time, but I preferred the silence. People could misunderstand my problem with the damage I suffered in my last fight, and they have no relation. And a fight against Rich Franklin was being negotiated for UFC 103, but due to my problem I could not take it
    SOURCE: UFC.com 1 week ago
  10. Rich Franklin Workout
    YouTube Logo YouTube Videos 43 months ago
  11. Lyoto Machida vs. Mauricio Shogun: Machida Did More Than You Think
    Bleacher Report logo Bleacher Report 1 month ago

    Let me start off by saying that I think the Machida vs. Shogun fight was very close. However, I don't really think that either fighter really did enough to earn a decisive decision. Full Article at Bleacher Report

  12. What Would Another Untouchable Champion Mean for the UFC?
    Bleacher Report logo Bleacher Report 1 month ago

    A not-unpleasant thought occurred to me when I was writing about UFC 104's main event between Lyoto Machida and Mauricio Rua. To appreciate just how dominant the Dragon has quietly become, you must take a closer look at his resume. Full Article at Bleacher Report

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About Rich Franklin

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Rich Jay Franklin (born October 5, 1974 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight champion. Full Article

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Wanderlei Silva, left, and Rich Franklin talk at the post-fight news conference after their UFC 99 main event in Cologne, Germany on Saturday, June 13, 2009. Franklin won by decision.
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  1. Rich Franklin, left, and Junior Dos Santos take part in the UFC 103 post-fight news conference at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas early Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

    Rich Franklin, left, and Junior Dos Santos take part in the UFC 103 post-fight news conference at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas early Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009.

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  2. Wanderlei Silva, left, and Rich Franklin talk at the post-fight news conference after their UFC 99 main event in Cologne, Germany on Saturday, June 13, 2009. Franklin won by decision. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    Wanderlei Silva, left, and Rich Franklin talk at the post-fight news conference after their UFC 99 main event in Cologne, Germany on Saturday, June 13, 2009. Franklin won by decision.

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  3. Rich Franklin, left, and Wanderlei Silva face-off during the weigh-in on Friday June 12, 2009 for Saturday's UFC 99, in Cologne, Germany. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    Rich Franklin, left, and Wanderlei Silva face-off during the weigh-in on Friday June 12, 2009 for Saturday's UFC 99, in Cologne, Germany.

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  4. COLOGNE, GERMANY - JUNE 13: Rich Franklin of USA kicks Wanderlei Silva of Brazil during his catchweight bout during the UFC 99 The Comback at Lanxess Arena on June 13, 2009 in Cologne, Germany. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    COLOGNE, GERMANY - JUNE 13: Rich Franklin of USA kicks Wanderlei Silva of Brazil during his catchweight bout during the UFC 99 The Comback at Lanxess Arena on June 13, 2009 in Cologne, Germany.

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  5. Rich Franklin from Ohio, U.S. receives some attention for a cut after he was defeated by Dan Henderson from California, U.S. in the Light Heavyweight Bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship 93, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

    Rich Franklin from Ohio, U.S. receives some attention for a cut after he was defeated by Dan Henderson from California, U.S. in the Light Heavyweight Bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship 93, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009.

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  6. Rich Franklin from Ohio, U.S. right, fights against Dan Henderson from California, U.S. in the Light Heavyweight Bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship 93, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

    Rich Franklin from Ohio, U.S. right, fights against Dan Henderson from California, U.S. in the Light Heavyweight Bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship 93, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009.

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  7. Rich Franklin from Ohio, U.S. , right, receives some attention for a cut after he was defeated by Dan Henderson from California, U.S. in the Light Heavyweight Bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship 93, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

    Rich Franklin from Ohio, U.S. , right, receives some attention for a cut after he was defeated by Dan Henderson from California, U.S. in the Light Heavyweight Bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship 93, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009.

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  8. Rich Franklin from Ohio, right, fights against Dan Henderson from California, U.S. in the Light Heavyweight Bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship 93, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

    Rich Franklin from Ohio, right, fights against Dan Henderson from California, U.S. in the Light Heavyweight Bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship 93, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009.

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  9. Rich Franklin from Ohio, U.S. , right, receives some attention for a cut after he was defeated by Dan Henderson from California, U.S. in the Light Heaveyweight Bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship 93, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, Jan17, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

    Rich Franklin from Ohio, U.S. , right, receives some attention for a cut after he was defeated by Dan Henderson from California, U.S. in the Light Heaveyweight Bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship 93, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, Jan17, 2009.

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  10. Rich Franklin from Ohio, U.S. receives some attention for a cut after he was defeated by Dan Henderson from California, U.S. in the Light Heavyweight Bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship 93, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

    Rich Franklin from Ohio, U.S. receives some attention for a cut after he was defeated by Dan Henderson from California, U.S. in the Light Heavyweight Bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship 93, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009.

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  11. Rich Franklin from Ohio, U.S. , right, hits the floor after a clash with Dan Henderson from California, U.S. in the Light Heavyweight Bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship 93, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, Jan.17, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

    Rich Franklin from Ohio, U.S. , right, hits the floor after a clash with Dan Henderson from California, U.S. in the Light Heavyweight Bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship 93, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, Jan.17, 2009.

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  12. Silva Wanderlei from Brazil, left, fights against United States' Rich Franklin from Cincinnati, Ohio during their Ultimate Fighting Championship bout in Cologne, Germany, on Saturday, June 13, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    Silva Wanderlei from Brazil, left, fights against United States' Rich Franklin from Cincinnati, Ohio during their Ultimate Fighting Championship bout in Cologne, Germany, on Saturday, June 13, 2009.

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  13. Silva Wanderlei from Brazil, left, fights against United States' Rich Franklin from Cincinnati, Ohio during their Ultimate Fighting Championship comeback bout in Cologne, Germany, on Saturday, June 13, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    Silva Wanderlei from Brazil, left, fights against United States' Rich Franklin from Cincinnati, Ohio during their Ultimate Fighting Championship comeback bout in Cologne, Germany, on Saturday, June 13, 2009.

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  14. Silva Wanderlei from Brazil, left, fights against United States' Rich Franklin from Cincinnati, Ohio during their Ultimate Fighting Championship bout in Cologne, Germany, on Saturday, June 13, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    Silva Wanderlei from Brazil, left, fights against United States' Rich Franklin from Cincinnati, Ohio during their Ultimate Fighting Championship bout in Cologne, Germany, on Saturday, June 13, 2009.

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  15. COLOGNE, GERMANY - JUNE 13: Wanderlei Silva of Brazil kicks Rich Franklin of USA during his catchweight bout during the UFC 99 The Comback at Lanxess Arena on June 13, 2009 in Cologne, Germany. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    COLOGNE, GERMANY - JUNE 13: Wanderlei Silva of Brazil kicks Rich Franklin of USA during his catchweight bout during the UFC 99 The Comback at Lanxess Arena on June 13, 2009 in Cologne, Germany.

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  16. COLOGNE, GERMANY - JUNE 13: Wanderlei Silva of Brazil (R) hits Rich Franklin of USA during his catchweight bout during the UFC 99 The Comback at Lanxess Arena on June 13, 2009 in Cologne, Germany. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    COLOGNE, GERMANY - JUNE 13: Wanderlei Silva of Brazil (R) hits Rich Franklin of USA during his catchweight bout during the UFC 99 The Comback at Lanxess Arena on June 13, 2009 in Cologne, Germany.

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  17. Dan Henderson from California, U.S. , left, fights against Rich Franklin from Ohio, U.S. , in the Light Heavyweight Bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship 93, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

    Dan Henderson from California, U.S. , left, fights against Rich Franklin from Ohio, U.S. , in the Light Heavyweight Bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship 93, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009.

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  18. The UFC round girls watch the Rich Franklin from Ohio, U.S. and Dan Henderson from California, U.S. in the Light Heavyweight Bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship 93, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

    The UFC round girls watch the Rich Franklin from Ohio, U.S. and Dan Henderson from California, U.S. in the Light Heavyweight Bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship 93, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009.

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  19. Dan Henderson from California, U.S, left, fights against Rich Franklin from Ohio, U.S. in the Light Heavyweight Bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship 93, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

    Dan Henderson from California, U.S, left, fights against Rich Franklin from Ohio, U.S. in the Light Heavyweight Bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship 93, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009.

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Wanderlei Silva, left, and Rich Franklin talk at the post-fight news conference after their UFC 99 main event in Cologne, Germany on Saturday, June 13, 2009. Franklin won by decision.

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  1. This (fight) wasn't my idea, this is something Vitor requested, but hey, I am resilient and I like to bang with people ... I am assuming Vitor is coming out the best Vitor he can be and if the UFC has a fight fans want to see, then I'll fight ... This is going to be a tough fight, but I am looking to ge...
    Rich Franklin – Rich Franklin SOURCE: The Honolulu Advertiser 2 months ago
  2. People wanted to interview me during that time, but I preferred the silence. People could misunderstand my problem with the damage I suffered in my last fight, and they have no relation. And a fight against Rich Franklin was being negotiated for UFC 103, but due to my problem I could not take it
    SOURCE: UFC.com 1 week ago
  3. If the UFC wants to use me as an ambassador, that's fine ... The UFC is doing such a job with expanding that it's nearly impossible to not fight in a new city. I do feel like they kind of put me in that ambassador position, but I don't mind doing it at all.
    Rich Franklin – Rich Franklin SOURCE: 2TheAdvocate.com 2 months ago
  4. Fighting at 195, it wasn't my idea for this fight in particular ... This is something that Vitor requested. And, at this point in time, I'm not in the title hunt at 205. Perhaps I will be at some point in time as long as I keep winning fights. But until then, if the UFC has exciting fights for me at 195...
    Rich Franklin – Rich Franklin SOURCE: MMAjunkie.com 2 months ago
  5. If the UFC wants to use me as an ambassador, that's fine ... The UFC is doing such a job with expanding that it's nearly impossible to not fight in a new city. I do feel like they kind of put me in that ambassador position, but I don't mind doing it at all.
    Rich Franklin – Rich Franklin SOURCE: GoErie.com 2 months ago
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