Topic: Rich Franklin

Exclusive: Rich Franklin Not Slowing Down Yet

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skelliher
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07.14.2011 | 10:57 AM ET

Check out the blog this morning (haven't said that in a while) for this week's exclusive interview with Rich Franklin. 

Interesting to hear he's training with Mitrione. 

"When a game cannot be won, change the game."

Rich "Ace" Franklin

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Fighter Details

  • Given Name: Rich Jay Franklin II
  • Pro MMA Record: 29-7-0, 1 NC (Win-Loss-Draw)
  • Nickname: Ace
  • Current Streak: 1 Loss
  • Age: 1974-10-05 | Date of Birth: 1974.10.05
  • Last Fight: November 10, 2012 in UFC
  • Weight Class: Middleweight | Last Weigh-In: 185.0 lbs
  • Affiliation: Team Extreme
  • Height: 6'1" (186cm) | Reach: 76.0" (193cm)
  • Career Disclosed Earnings: $715,000 USD
  • Born: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
  • Fighting out of: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • College: University of Cincinnati
  • Foundation Style: N/A
  • Head Coach: Matt Hume
  • Other Coaches: N/A
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thiagosilva9794
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07.14.2011 | 10:58 AM ET

Been waiting for this :) .. Gonna read it now!

* Edited at 07.14.2011, 11:02 AM ET *

"I really feel like I'm the most dangerous guy out there" BJ Penn........... UFC on Fox 2 event winner :)

skelliher
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07.14.2011 | 11:00 AM ET

It's an article, not a video, but knock yourself out thiago haha. 

"When a game cannot be won, change the game."

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07.14.2011 | 11:04 AM ET

Ya I meant read I've read the blog before dont know why i said watch Haha be pretty awesome if you could make it a video though!.. Pretty awesome thats hes training with Mitrione that could seriously help seen as his weakness has been southpaws.. I really do hope he wins this fight and gets another good run at the title.. classy guy!

"I really feel like I'm the most dangerous guy out there" BJ Penn........... UFC on Fox 2 event winner :)

themysticalninja
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07.14.2011 | 11:08 AM ET

He will just imagine the words forming into a face of Franklin and speak what was written in the article.

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mmAPR0digy
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07.14.2011 | 11:44 AM ET

Rich is taking this one

"I just want to be known as the best ever, is that too much to ask? - BJ Penn"

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07.14.2011 | 12:25 PM ET

thanks skelliher!

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07.14.2011 | 12:49 PM ET

I really think Rich is gonna take this fight, he has lost some fights but they have all been to top guys.  Its great to see he brought in Meathead to help him with southpaw, but he needs to go train somewhere like greg jacksons for a few months

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07.14.2011 | 12:52 PM ET

I agree Rich has this fight. Lil Nog is the one that has slowed down lately, he isn't the same fighter from Pride.

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skelliher
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07.14.2011 | 1:44 PM ET

Agreed. I don't think Nog has the same snap on his punches that he used to. That said, I thought Franklin looked bad against Forrest, or Forrest just looked really good. Should be a good bout to test the viability of both fighters as contenders again in this division. 

"When a game cannot be won, change the game."

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07.14.2011 | 2:04 PM ET

Thanks for putting my question in your interview.

"Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone lays a hand on you, send him to the cemetery."

skelliher
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07.14.2011 | 2:12 PM ET

@BeastMaster: T'was a good question, sir. 

"When a game cannot be won, change the game."

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07.14.2011 | 4:58 PM ET

great job done by @skelliher!

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07.14.2011 | 9:45 PM ET

Member-generated questions, how cool is that

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07.14.2011 | 9:47 PM ET

DUDE! @skelliher, sick job brotha!!! keep it up!

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07.16.2011 | 8:28 PM ET

idk bout lil nogs chin…….. maybe franklin can do this


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07.16.2011 | 9:00 PM ET

thats the only time nog got KOd. Franklin on the other hand has been KOd 4 times.

"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire

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07.17.2011 | 12:47 PM ET

@MikeLovesTacos: Touche sir. I'll be honest, I just figured out how to post gifs and i was looking for any opportunity :)

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