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UFC Rich Franklin eyeing summer return, open to challenges at all weights (4/1/2011 4:45:00 PM)
Back to training, UFC light heavyweight Rich "Ace" Franklin is ready for his next octagon foe. In February at UFC 126, Franklin suffered a decision loss to Forrest Griffin - a fight he hasn't watched (and until he receives word on his next opponent, he likely won't). So when will that next opponent come? Hopefully in June or July, two summer months in which the recent MMAjunkie.com Radio guest has posted a career 10-0 mark.
Matt Hughes and Rich Franklin Planning Summer Returns to UFC (4/1/2011 10:21:39 AM)
UFC hall of famer Matt Hughes and fellow former UFC champ Rich Franklin are targeting summer returns to UFC action.Hughes wants to return in late-summer or early-fall as he looks to end his career with a win, while Franklin is planning to fight in June or July.
MMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC's Rich Franklin, UFC Fight Night 24 preview (3/24/2011 3:30:00 PM)
With anticipation growing for his next fight, UFC light heavyweight Rich Franklin today joins MMAjunkie.com Radio to discuss his preparations. We also talk to the former champ and fan favorite about Jon Jones' quick rise, the pressures of being a new champion, his thoughts on UFC Fight Night 24's Phil Davis vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira headliner, and more. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
UFC 126 Results Recap: Anderson Silva Quickly KOs Belfort, Griffin Edges Franklin (2/5/2011 8:00:15 PM)
Anderson Silva extended his record reign as the UFC middleweight champion with a first-round knockout of Vitor Belfort in the main event of UFC 126 on Saturday in Las Vegas. UFC 126 also saw Forrest Griffin edge Rich Franklin, while Jon Jones dominated Ryan Bader to earn a title shot.
Rich Franklin - The UFC's Toughest Fights On (2/3/2011 6:00:00 AM)
In a very one-sided fight, Vitali Klitschko stopped Cristobal Arreola in 10 rounds tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA to retain his WBC Heavyweight Championship. Arreola was never in the fight. Few jabs, poor lateral footwork and a lack of head movement left him wide open for Klitschko. Vitali used his jab
Win or lose, retirement seems unlikely for UFC 126's Rich Franklin (2/2/2011 6:25:00 PM)
Perhaps it's the recent win over Chuck Liddell. Or his newfound title contention. Or, perhaps most likely, it's the layoff that's given him his first extended break to recover from an assortment of injuries that have dinged the fan favorite during his dozen years of professional MMA competition. Whatever the reason, don't expect UFC 126 co-headliner Rich Franklin to call it quits anytime soon.
Franklin Sees Size Obstacle Against Forrest (2/2/2011 12:32:21 AM)
Rich Franklin believes Forrest Griffin’s size will pose problems when they meet Feb. 5 at UFC 126.
Fans invited to "UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort" open workout session (2/1/2011 3:00:00 PM)
With this weekend's blockbuster UFC 126 event quickly approaching, UFC officials are inviting fans to take part in fight-week activities. While Wednesday's UFC 126 press conference will be closed to the public, fans are invited to attend Thursday's open workout sessions. The session - which features Anderson Silva, Vitor Belfort, Rich Franklin, Forrest Griffin, Jon Jones, Ryan Bader, Antonio Banuelos and Miguel Torres - takes place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and is free and open to the public.
UFC 126 Video: Forrest Griffin vs. Rich Franklin Loser Gets Tattooed (2/1/2011 9:58:01 AM)
Forrest Griffin Eager to Return Against Rich Franklin at UFC 126 (video) (2/1/2011 2:00:58 AM)
Forrest Griffin is eager to return to the Octagon for the first time in over a year when he meets fellow former champion Rich Franklin on Saturday at UFC 126 and knows he needs an impressive win to get back into the title picture and move close to another shot at the 205-pound belt.
UFC 126 official for Feb. 5 with Silva vs. Belfort, Franklin vs. Griffin, Jones vs. Bader (12/7/2010 8:05:00 PM)
As expected "UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort" takes Feb. 5 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. MMAjunkie.com first reported the event details in October, and UFC executives recently made it official. Official bouts for the pay-per-view card include co-headliners of UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort and light heavyweights Rich Franklin vs. Forrest Griffin. Three other bouts are set for the main card.
UFC 126 official for Feb. 6 with Silva vs. Belfort, Franklin vs. Griffin, Jones vs. Bader (12/7/2010 8:05:00 PM)
As expected "UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort" takes Feb. 6 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. MMAjunkie.com first reported the event details in October, and UFC executives recently made it official. Official bouts for the pay-per-view card include co-headliners of UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort and light heavyweights Rich Franklin vs. Forrest Griffin. Three other bouts are set for the main card.
UFC 123 co-headliner B.J. Penn taking a page out of Rich Franklin's handbook (11/19/2010 3:30:00 PM)
DETROIT - In many ways, B.J. Penn is in Rich Franklin territory. Franklin, the UFC's former middleweight champion, ultimately lost his title and a rematch to Anderson Silva, and he bounced between two divisions before settling on the light-heavyweight division. As with Franklin, Penn - who's coming off a similar set of defeats to lightweight champ Frankie Edgar - knows Saturday's UFC 123 event could be the beginning of some weight-class uncertainty. But he's not complaining.
Franklin Vs Griffin Agreed For Super Bowl Card (10/5/2010 9:34:38 PM)
A pair of "Ultimate Fighter" coaches will look to go to battle Super Bowl weekend as Forrest Griffin returns to action to face Rich Franklin in a light heavyweight bout that will likely serve as the co-main event for the upcoming card on February 5...
Rich Franklin vs. Forrest Griffin targeted for UFC 127 on Super Bowl weekend (10/5/2010 7:30:00 PM)
A light-heavyweight bout between former champions Rich Franklin (28-5 MMA, 13-4 UFC) and Forrest Griffin (17-6 MMA, 8-4 UFC) is being finalized for the UFC's Super Bowl weekend card in Las Vegas. A source close to the negotiations today confirmed the tentative UFC 127 booking with MMAjunkie.com. MMAFighting.com first reported the matchup. UFC 127 takes place Feb. 5 in Las Vegas.
Forrest Griffin vs. Rich Franklin In The Works for UFC 127 on Feb. 5 (10/5/2010 9:22:26 AM)
A light heavyweight matchup between former champions Forrest Griffin and Rich Franklin is expected for UFC 127 on February 5 in Las Vegas. UFC 127 is headlined by middleweight champ Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort and also features Jon Jones vs. Ryan Bader.
UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell still undecided on future; return still possible (8/30/2010 12:35:00 PM)
More than two months after his disappointing UFC 115 loss to Rich Franklin, UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell is still waiting to decide what comes next. During a special Q&A session at this past weekend's UFC Fan Expo Boston 2010 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Liddell said he hopes to make a decision in the next month or two, but he isn't ruling out a return to the cage. And if he does come back, it won't be for a one-off affair.
Sonnen Says Franklin & Silva Ducked Him (8/19/2010 8:36:36 PM)
Chael Sonnen speaks out about how Rich Franklin ignored his call for a fight for over a year, and that Anderson Silva isn't at UFC 117 because he wants to be there. It's because he was told to be there...