Rich Franklin

  1. Silva vs. Franklin: What Went Right for Rich Franklin

    As BJ Penn put it on an episode of Just Scrap Radio , Rich Franklin went into the "belly of the beast" to slay "The Axe Murderer" at UFC 147 ...

    Jordy McElroy Written by Jordy McElroy about 12 months ago 257 reads 0 comments

  2. Wanderlei Silva vs Rich Franklin: Technical Breakdown of the Rematch

    When it was time for UFC 147 to finally get here, some of us were worried that we'd see a late-breaking injury that somehow would make the card even less appealing. Thankfully that didn't happen...

    Andrew Saunders Written by Andrew Saunders about 12 months ago 821 reads 1 comments

  3. UFC 147: Rich Franklin Proves He Is Still Worthy of Run at Middleweight Title

    Rich Franklin survived a second-round onslaught from Wanderlei Silva to win a five-round unanimous decision at UFC 147. And along the way, the 37-year-old proved he still has some good fighting left in him...

    Timothy Rapp Written by Timothy Rapp about 12 months ago 216 reads 1 comments

  4. Silva vs. Franklin Results: Is It Time for Silva to Retire?

    Wanderlei Silva is an iconic warrior who has been fighting for nearly 16 years. Not only was he the longstanding PRIDE FC Middleweight champion, but he holds the record for most ...

    Andrew Saunders Written by Andrew Saunders about 12 months ago 175 reads 1 comments

  5. UFC 147 Results: Where Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin Go Following Fight

    Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin stole the show at UFC 147 Saturday night. It was Franklin who defeated Silva, but it was a great battle to watch. Now that both aging stars put on a quality performance, where do they go from here? I'll tell you...

    Justin Welton Written by Justin Welton about 12 months ago 335 reads 0 comments

  6. Wanderlei Silva vs. Rich Franklin: How Long Can Franklin Fight at a High Level?

    I'm not normally one to put out a perfectly hot flame, but this time I just might have to. Following five brutal rounds of action-packed excitement, Rich "Ace" Franklin saw his hand ...

    G D Written by G D about 12 months ago 267 reads 0 comments

  7. Wanderlei Silva vs. Rich Franklin Results: Why Silva Should Call It Quits

    It almost happened. For the first time in nearly six years, former Pride standout Wanderlei Silva almost won back-to-back fights...

    G D Written by G D about 12 months ago 1,739 reads 0 comments

  8. UFC 147 Results: Is Wanderlei Silva Still a Title Contender?

    It might sound harsh, but when has Wanderlei Silva ever been a title contender in the UFC? Never. On the back of some truly violent victories, “The Axe Murderer” arrived ...

    Nedu Obi Written by Nedu Obi about 12 months ago 702 reads 3 comments

  9. Wanderlei Silva vs. Rich Franklin: Takeaways from UFC 147

    For all the bad things people had to say about UFC 147 , it ended up being a great night of fights. Fans were unhappy with the pay-per-view to begin with because many of the main-card ...

    Andrew Barr Written by Andrew Barr about 12 months ago 1,641 reads 0 comments

  10. Wanderlei Silva vs. Rich Franklin Results: Recapping UFC 147 Fight Night Bonuses

    With some excellent fights and some impressive knockouts, Dana White had his work cut out for him picking the Fight Night Bonuses. Ultimately, he pulled it off, though! Here's who he chose...

    Steven Rondina Written by Steven Rondina about 12 months ago 5,781 reads 2 comments

  11. UFC 147: Why Wanderlei Silva Must Retire After Loss to Rich Franklin

    A rematch from UFC 99, Rich Franklin versus Wanderlei Silva headlined UFC 147 . It was an exciting match that left fans realizing Silva's time might be coming to an end in MMA ...

    Michael Moraitis Written by Michael Moraitis about 12 months ago 1,714 reads 27 comments

  12. UFC 147 Results: Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin Redefine Courage in Brazil

    There are a lot of big sets of...courage in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. It takes cajones just to step into the cage at all, daring to take the best another man has to give...

    Jonathan Snowden Written by Jonathan Snowden about 12 months ago 18,547 reads 40 comments

  13. UFC 147 Results: The Real Winners and Losers

    On paper, UFC 147 wasn’t enticing. The preceding weeks saw UFC message boards awash with barbed words aimed at Saturday’s event...

    Alexander Metalis Written by Alexander Metalis about 12 months ago 15,338 reads 15 comments

  14. UFC 147: What We Learned from Wanderlei Silva vs. Rich Franklin

    The rematch at UFC 147 between Rich Franklin and Wanderlei Silva was a fight MMA fans could get excited about, as we all expected a slugfest between the two veterans...

    Michael Hatamoto Written by Michael Hatamoto about 12 months ago 3,577 reads 6 comments

  15. Silva vs. Franklin: 5 Key Takeaways from the UFC 147 Main Event

    Rich Franklin Really Has Nothing to Prove Seriously. Rich Franklin is one of the most underrated, underappreciated fighters in UFC history, but he has done everything one could expect out of him...

    Steven Rondina Written by Steven Rondina about 12 months ago 1,859 reads 9 comments

  16. Silva vs. Franklin: What Rich Franklin Needs to Do to Defeat Wanderlei Silva

    Rich Franklin is one of the most successful and most well-rounded fighters in MMA , ever. No question. While Wanderlei Silva is a legendary figure in the sport, Franklin has the tools to completely dismantle him with ease Saturday night at UFC 147 ...

    Steven Rondina Written by Steven Rondina about 12 months ago 860 reads 2 comments

  17. Round-by-Round Recap and Analysis of Silva vs. Franklin

    The first fight was an all out war that saw Rich Franklin take home a unanimous decision victory and the second fight was no different. All three judges scored the fight 49-46 for Franklin...

    Andrew Barr Written by Andrew Barr about 12 months ago 4,414 reads 1 comments

  18. Wanderlei Silva vs. Rich Franklin: What a Win Would Mean for Silva at UFC 147

    UFC 147 is a huge night for MMA legend Wanderlei Silva, who will be fighting in his home country of Brazil for the first time since the year 2000...

    Andrew Barr Written by Andrew Barr about 12 months ago 815 reads 0 comments

  19. Wanderlei Silva vs. Rich Franklin: What a Win Would Mean for Franklin

    After a contentious decision in their first meeting in 2009, former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin will attempt to erase all doubt with another victory over Wanderlei Silva Saturday night at UFC 147 in Brazil...

    Nathan McCarter Written by Nathan McCarter about 12 months ago 1,046 reads 0 comments

  20. UFC 147 Fight Card: Favorites for Fight Night Awards

    If Dana White is right about one thing, it’s that you can’t truly judge a card until after the fights have been fought. On the surface this may look like a weak PPV, but it actually has the potential to be one of the best...

    Montique David Written by Montique David about 12 months ago 287 reads 0 comments

  21. Silva vs. Franklin: 6 Ways the Fight Could End

    The first fight between Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin was mostly a stand-up battle and was hotly contested the whole way. With back-and-forth exchanges and very few lulls in action, the fight didn’t disappoint...

    Montique David Written by Montique David about 12 months ago 644 reads 5 comments

  22. Wanderlei Silva vs. Rich Franklin: Last-Minute Predictions for Headline Fight

    Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin headline UFC 143 . There is not a title belt on the line in their anticipated rematch, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't tune in to tonight's fight...

    Ian Hanford Written by Ian Hanford about 12 months ago 1,843 reads 2 comments

  23. Silva vs Franklin: Will the Rematch Be Better Than Their First Fight?

    The first time these two got together at UFC 99, it wasn’t the war we all wanted to see, but it was a very good back-and-forth competitive match...

    Montique David Written by Montique David about 12 months ago 480 reads 2 comments

  24. Silva vs. Franklin: Final Prediction for the Rematch

    Tonight, an exciting rematch takes place at UFC 147 , when legendary middleweights Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin meet in the Octagon...

    Riley Kontek Written by Riley Kontek about 12 months ago 104 reads 0 comments

  25. Silva vs. Franklin: Round-by-Round Breakdown of Their First Fight

    Round 1 Franklin comes out southpaw and takes the center of the cage, feinting jabs to keep The Axe Murderer off-balance...

    Montique David Written by Montique David about 12 months ago 739 reads 1 comments