Rich Franklin

  1. Best of the Best: Anderson Silva's Muay Thai Clinch Work

    The Thai clinch, or "plumm," is a term which, in mixed martial arts circles, is used to describe a single position—the double-collar tie...

    Jack Slack Written by Jack Slack about 1 month ago 15,047 reads 73 comments

  2. Dana White Would Like to See BJ Penn Retire, Fine with Rich Franklin Fighting On

    When it was announced that former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes was heading into retirement, many wondered who the next old-guard fighter would be that would hang up the gloves...

    Trent Reinsmith Written by Trent Reinsmith about 4 months ago 9,004 reads 30 comments

  3. Who Should Rich Franklin Face in His Final Fight of UFC Contract?

    Longtime UFC middleweight and light heavyweight standout Rich "Ace" Franklin has seen better days. Less than one year ago, Franklin said he wanted one more run at the middleweight ...

    Hunter Homistek Written by Hunter Homistek about 5 months ago 10,606 reads 160 comments

  4. UFC 154: Five Fights for Tom Lawlor to Take Next

    Saturday’s featured middleweight bout between Tom Lawlor and Francis Carmont was supposed to serve as a thrilling affair that would likely push Carmont into the upper echelon of the promotion’s division...

    Matt Molgaard Written by Matt Molgaard about 6 months ago 473 reads 3 comments

  5. UFC on Fuel TV 6: Medical Suspensions and Injuries

    The UFC has made public its list of medical suspensions and injuries from the UFC on Fuel TV 6 event in Macao...

    Khurram Aziz Written by Khurram Aziz about 6 months ago 422 reads 1 comments

  6. UFC on Fuel 6: 5 Fights to Make After Franklin vs. Le

    I didn't see that coming. Did you? If you can honestly tell me that you predicted that Cung Le would knock Rich Franklin into yesteryear—and not with one of his trademark ...

    Jeremy Botter Written by Jeremy Botter about 6 months ago 9,366 reads 26 comments

  7. UFC on Fuel 6 Results: 5 Best Retirement Fights for Rich Franklin

    Less than 24 hours ago, Rich Franklin was separated from consciousness by Cung Le in Macau. In the post-fight interview, the obviously concussed Franklin was unable to commit to retirement when questioned by Jon Anik...

    Matthew Roth Written by Matthew Roth about 6 months ago 12,938 reads 38 comments

  8. Rich Franklin: The Pressure of Perception Will Be a Factor Following KO Loss

    The main event of Saturday's UFC on Fuel 6 card in Macao between Rich Franklin and Cung Le had an interesting storyline leading into the fight...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 6 months ago 7,546 reads 14 comments

  9. UFC on Fuel 6 Results: Video Highlights from Franklin vs. Le Fight Card

    The UFC held its first fight card in Macao on Saturday, November 10 and after seven fights it looked as if the promotion was on its way to seeing its first fight card with exactly zero stoppage victories...

    Trent Reinsmith Written by Trent Reinsmith about 6 months ago 10,363 reads 3 comments

  10. UFC on Fuel TV 6: Why Rich Franklin Should Retire After Embarrassment in China

    Rich Franklin was embarrassed by Cung Le in Macau , China on Nov. 10 during the UFC on Furl TV 6 main event. Le knocked out the American striking specialist just two minutes and 17 seconds into the first round...

    Mike Hoag Written by Mike Hoag about 6 months ago 1,589 reads 10 comments

  11. Five Fights for Rich Franklin to Take Next

    Could it be the end of the road for Rich Franklin? The former math teacher turned fighter suffered a devastating knockout loss to Cung Le 2:17 into the first round earlier today at UFC on Fuel TV 6...

    Steven Muehlhausen Written by Steven Muehlhausen about 6 months ago 3,337 reads 2 comments

  12. UFC on Fuel 6 Results: 14 Memorable Moments from Franklin vs. Le

    UFC on Fuel TV 6 had plenty of dull spots, but it was punctuated by several memorable scenes from the promotion's first event in the People's Republic of China. Not bad for a card with only two finishes in the entire night...

    McKinley Noble Written by McKinley Noble about 6 months ago 8,092 reads 11 comments

  13. UFC on Fuel 6 Results: Is It Time for Rich Franklin to Retire?

    Chael Sonnen has said it in the past. When you are a professional mixed martial artist, your eyes should always be locked on winning the belt...

    Steven Rondina Written by Steven Rondina about 6 months ago 2,575 reads 4 comments

  14. UFC on Fuel 6 Results: Recapping the Fight Night Bonuses

    The UFC's first venture into the Chinese market had some ups and downs, but overall the top two fights delivered...

    Kyle Symes Written by Kyle Symes about 6 months ago 4,071 reads 0 comments

  15. UFC on Fuel 6 Results: What We Learned from Rich Franklin vs. Cung Le

    Cung Le came into his UFC on Fuel 6 fight with an injured foot, but it didn't matter. The former Strikeforce Middleweight champ was able to stop former UFC Middleweight champion Rich Franklin in just over two minutes...

    Kyle Symes Written by Kyle Symes about 6 months ago 10,697 reads 48 comments

  16. UFC on Fuel 6 Results: What Went Right for Cung Le?

    UFC Macao ended with a boom tonight, as veteran underdog Cung Le landed a perfectly executed counter over hand right to the button of Rich Franklin at 2:17 of the first round...

    Dwight Wakabayashi Written by Dwight Wakabayashi about 6 months ago 1,417 reads 3 comments

  17. UFC on FUEL 6: Questions We Have About Rich Franklin

    He’s competed in two weight classes and stood as the greatest UFC champion ever seen, before a man named Anderson Silva came and swiped the mantle from him...

    Matthew Ryder Written by Matthew Ryder about 7 months ago 895 reads 3 comments

  18. UFC on Fuel 6: The 7 Best Moments of Rich Franklin's Career

    Rich Franklin has accomplished a lot inside the Octagon. On Saturday, he will try to add to his list by defeating Cung Le in the UFC's first trip to China...

    Nathan McCarter Written by Nathan McCarter about 7 months ago 3,589 reads 7 comments

  19. UFC on Fuel 6 Weigh-in Results for Rich Franklin vs Cung Le Fight Card

    The UFC travels to Macao, China this weekend for UFC on Fuel 6 . The fight card will be highlighted by a main event between two former champions, as former UFC middleweight champion ...

    Trent Reinsmith Written by Trent Reinsmith about 7 months ago 5,204 reads 0 comments

  20. UFC on Fuel 6: Questions We Have About Cung Le

    Cung Le is one of the most impressive strikers to compete in MMA in recent memory. The way Le is able to blend his kicks with punches is downright beautiful to watch...

    Kyle Symes Written by Kyle Symes about 7 months ago 2,545 reads 4 comments

  21. UFC on Fuel 6: Info and Predictions for Rich Franklin vs Cung Le Main Card

    After holding events everywhere from Sweden to Japan over the course of 2012, the UFC makes another first time stop this weekend, breaking into China for the UFC on Fuel TV 6 fight card...

    Vince Carey Written by Vince Carey about 7 months ago 7,196 reads 13 comments

  22. UFC on Fuel 6: Will the UFC Invasion of China Sink the Rising Asian MMA Market?

    If the UFC's presence in Macau (along with Hong Kong, one of the two administrative regions of the People's Republic of China) is supposed to sound the death knell for the burgeoning Asian MMA scene, someone forgot to tell Chris Pollak ...

    Jonathan Snowden Written by Jonathan Snowden about 7 months ago 4,268 reads 14 comments

  23. UFC on FUEL TV 6: What It Means for Rich Franklin and Cung Le

    Rich Franklin entered the UFC ranks as a light heavyweight prospect with a wealth of steam behind his name but little “big league” experience...

    Matt Molgaard Written by Matt Molgaard about 7 months ago 1,829 reads 13 comments

  24. UFC: Injured Cung Le Represents a Catch-22 for Zuffa's Desperate China Debut

    Once again, the injury bug has struck a UFC headliner. But this time, caution is being thrown to the wind as Cung Le is vowing to face Rich Franklin anyway. Under normal circumstances, this fight wouldn't be happening...

    McKinley Noble Written by McKinley Noble about 7 months ago 5,791 reads 29 comments

  25. Rich Franklin: Standing the Test of Time

    Rich Franklin has given a lot to mixed martial arts. Over his 13-year career, the former UFC middleweight champion has amassed a diverse resume, stepping up to trade leather with a list of the world's best time and time again...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 7 months ago 9,256 reads 26 comments

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