Rich Franklin vs Cung Le Results and News - UFC Macao: Franklin vs. Le

Cung Le has no timetable for UFC return, save for TUF coaching gig or 'ginormous' opportunity

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 9, 2013 4:09 PM EDT

Bad news for Cung Le fans. The former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion is currently filming his next movie role and has no timetable for a return -- unless UFC cooks up a coaching gig on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) or similar "ginormous" opportunity.

Rich Franklin vs. Michael Bisping? 'Ace' says fans would be down for that 'exciting fight'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 6, 2013 10:21 AM EDT

Former UFC Middleweight Champion Rich Franklin, who isn't ready to retire (yet) but also knows he's not chasing a division title, thinks mixed martial arts (MMA) fans would be down for an "exciting fight" against Michael Bisping.

Cung Le would be ‘all over’ Wanderlei Silva UFC rematch if TUF coaching gig comes with it

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 25, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

Cung Le reveals he wouldn't be opposed to a rematch against Wanderlei Silva and says he would like to do it after the two serve as coaches on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF). Anyone else feeling this idea?

UFC signs Jumabieke Tuerxun, undefeated Chinese bantamweight

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Mar 29, 2013 10:08 AM EDT

In a continued effort to expand its foothold in the burgeoning Asian market, the UFC has inked another Chinese fighter to its roster.

Cung Le accepts Anderson Silva camp's title fight challenge: 'Let's do it'

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jan 28, 2013 4:16 PM EST

Cung Le says he is "open" to the idea of fighting Anderson Silva after Ed Soares, Silva's manager, threw his name in the mix. The former Strikeforce champ promises a stand-up battle if the two strikers get paired up inside the Octagon. Who wants it?

Bloody Elbow 2012 Year-End Awards: Best Knockout

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jan 10, 2013 9:00 PM EST

Narrowing the list to 10 was extremely tough, but it's time to vote on the best MMA knockout of 2012.

Bloody Elbow 2012 Year-End Awards: Biggest Upset

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jan 6, 2013 4:04 PM EST

What was the biggest MMA upset of 2012? Place your vote here.

Knockout of the Year: Cung Le vs. Rich Franklin, UFC Macau

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Dec 22, 2012 8:00 AM EST

Cung Le's finish of Rich Franklin topped a crowded field.

UFC Quick Quote: Cung Le will decide when it's time to retire, not the fans

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Nov 15, 2012 3:36 PM EST

UFC middleweight Cung Le has heard the call for retirement from mixed martial arts (MMA) fans and kindly asks that you keep your opinion to yourself. It's his career, not yours. Respect!

UFC on FUEL TV 6 medical suspensions and injuries: Rich Franklin benched for six months following knockout in Macao

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Nov 15, 2012 10:27 AM EST

The list of medical suspensions and injuries has been released for those fighters competing at the UFC: "Macao" event this past weekend in China. Take a look at who's riding the pine for the next few months to lick their wounds.

Retired UFC veteran Nate Quarry responds to Rich Franklin knockout in classy manner

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Nov 14, 2012 4:30 PM EST

UFC veteran middleweight Nate Quarry was on the receiving end of a highlight reel knockout from Rich Franklin. Check out what he had to say regarding his feelings seeing "Ace" get KO'd this past weekend in Macau.

UFC on Fuel TV 6 Results Judo Chop: Jack Slack's UFC Macao breakdown

by Jack Slack from Bloody Elbow on Nov 12, 2012 10:23 AM EST

Jack Slack breaks down the striking feats and failures of fighters on the UFC's first Chinese card.

UFC on Fuel 6 results recap: Cung Le vs. Rich Franklin

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Nov 12, 2012 12:00 AM EST

A recap of the UFC on Fuel 6 main event bout between Rich Franklin and Cung Le. Le won by knockout in the first round.

Mania Matchmaker: Possible next fights for UFC on FUEL TV 6: 'Franklin vs. Le' winners

by Kevin Haggerty from MMAmania.com on Nov 11, 2012 8:00 PM EST

Matchmakers, matchmakers ... make us MMA matches! UFC on FUEL TV 6 is in the books, which means that it's time to once again predict future opponents for the main card winners from 'Franklin vs. Le' in Macao on Nov. 10, 2012.

Only Rich Franklin can answer the obvious question coming off his first-round KO loss

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Nov 11, 2012 6:43 PM EST

Rich Franklin was one of the cornerstones of the UFC in its growth as one of the fastest growing sports in the world. With most of his contemporaries gone, Franklin is still headlining. But a first round knockout on Saturday leaves big questions.

UFC On Fuel TV 6 does $1.3 million at the gate

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on Nov 11, 2012 4:30 PM EST

At the post-fight press conference following their first event in China, the UFC announced that 8,415 people saw the fights live for a live gate of $1.3 million.

UFC on Fuel 6 Results: Cung Le finished Rich Franklin, what now?

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Nov 11, 2012 3:00 PM EST

Cung Le was a heavy underdog going into UFC Macau against Rich Franklin. 2:17 into the first round and a knocked out Franklin lay on the canvas while Le celebrated on the Octagon fence. Does this mean Cung Le is suddenly relevant in the UFC?

UFC on Fuel 6 Results: Is Rich Franklin finished?

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Nov 11, 2012 1:20 PM EST

Following his first round loss to Cung Le at UFC Macau, Rich Franklin is 38 years old, he's 3-4 in his last 7 fights including 2 knock out losses. Is it time for "Ace" to retire from the UFC?

UFC Macau results recap: Cung Le vs Rich Franklin fight review and analysis

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Nov 11, 2012 9:01 AM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look back at yesterday's UFC Macau main event between former Middleweight champions Cung Le and Rich Franklin. What put Le over the top? Find out inside.

UFC on FUEL TV 6 results recap: Who is next for Cung Le?

by Kevin Haggerty from MMAmania.com on Nov 11, 2012 8:56 AM EST

After a huge knockout win against mixed martial arts (MMA) mainstay Rich Franklin in the UFC on Fuel TV 6 main event from Macau, China, what -- or who -- is next for Ultimate Fighting championship (UFC) Middleweight Cung Le?

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