Rich Franklin Fight News

Michael Bisping undergoes eye surgery to fix detached retina, next fight delayed until at least October

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Jun 4, 2013 11:50 PM EDT

Michael Bisping next UFC fight will be delayed until at least Oct. 2013 because "The Count" had to undergo surgery to repair a detached retina that he suffered in a technical decision win over Alan Belcher at UFC 159 in back in April.

Michael Bisping undergoes emergency eye surgery, wants Cung Le next

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 4, 2013 10:35 PM EDT

UFC middleweight contender Michael Bisping underwent emergency eye surgery to repair a detached retina last week.

Forrest Griffin's unique fan appeal may never be duplicated

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Jun 2, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

The retirement of Forrest Griffin brings back memories of one of UFC's greatest fights ever, and of a rare fighter who for years, got more popular every time he won - or lost.

Cung Le, Costa Philippou join Rockhold, Franklin in asking to fight Michael Bisping next

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jun 1, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

Cung Le and Constantinos Philippou are the latest UFC middleweights to call out Michael Bisping.

Cung Le still rehabbing from injury, but wants Michael Bisping in UFC return

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 31, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

UFC middleweight Cung Le is the latest fighter to call out Michael Bisping, telling ESPN that he wants to fight "The Count" once he recovers from an elbow injury that his kept him sidelined since his knockout of Rich Franklin last year.

Morning Report: Dana White says B.J. Penn is 'too tough for his own good,' urges him to retire

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 28, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Dana White wants B.J. Penn to retire, a Stockton native spoils an attempted crime with some "UFC moves," and Georges St-Pierre finally justifies his alien paranoia.

Dana White wants B.J. Penn to retire, not sure about Rich Franklin

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 26, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

At the UFC 160 post-fight press conference, Dana White affirmed his belief that B.J. Penn should retire. He stopped short of saying the same about Rich Franklin though.

UFC 160 results recap: Biggest winner, loser from ‘Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2' in Las Vegas

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 26, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

UFC 160 was a memorable night of combat sports action. Junior dos Santos was the biggest winner for his knockout of Mark Hunt, while Gray was the biggest loser of the night for his upset loss to T.J. Grant. Find out why inside!

Great Minds: UFC 160 MMA media predictions for the 'Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2' main event in Las Vegas

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 25, 2013 12:00 AM EDT

Thirteen members of the mixed martial arts (MMA) media predict this Saturday's (May 25, 2013) UFC 160 heavyweight title main event between Cain Velasquez and Antonio Silva at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

UFC on FX 8 results: 25 post-event facts about ‘Belfort vs. Rockhold'

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

Everyone enjoys good facts. Even more so, everyone enjoys 25 good facts. With UFC on FX 8 the rear-view mirror, Mike Bohn checks in with post-event facts about the "Belfort vs. Rockhold" event that took place May 18, 2013 in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

UFC on FX 8 results recap: Who is next for Vitor Belfort?

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

Vitor Belfort was victorious once against in his home country of Brazil by defeating Luke Rockhold the main event of UFC on FX 8 on Saturday (May 18, 2013). After a successful performance we ask; what's next for "The Phenom"?

UFC on FX 8 predictions, preview and analysis

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 17, 2013 1:02 PM EDT

UFC on FX 8 predictions: MMAmania.com resident psychic Nostradumbass predicts the outcomes for all four main card bouts on this Saturday night's (May 18, 2013) "Belfort vs. Rockhold" fight card, emanating from Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

UFC on FX 8 fight card: Vitor Belfort vs Luke Rockhold preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 7:04 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger has a complete preview of Saturday night's UFC on FX 8 main event between Luke Rockhold and Vitor Belfort. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC on FX 8: Luke Rockhold says people undergoing TRT are ‘lacking something,’ plans to prove it against Vitor Belfort

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 3:01 PM EDT

Despite Vitor Belfort having the green light for TRT, Luke Rockhold says only fighters who "lack something" undergo the controversial treatment. And the all-natural fighter plans to expose "The Phenom" and his weakness at UFC on FX 8 in Brazil.

Morning Report: Chris Weidman imitates Anderson Silva; Nick Diaz's War MMA targeting summer debut

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 16, 2013 8:07 AM EDT

Chris Weidman imitates Anderson Silva, Cat Zingano joins Black House, and Nick Diaz's new fight promotion, War MMA, targets its summer debut.

Nogueira brothers stopped Anderson Silva from retiring before 'The Spider' signed with UFC

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 15, 2013 5:01 PM EDT

Anderson Silva wanted to retire before signing with UFC because his "dream was lost." Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira wasn't having any of that, and helped "The Spider" find his love for MMA again, leading to an unmatched career inside the Octagon.

Fightweets: Chris Weidman on Belfort-Rockhold; Chael Sonnen's antics, and more

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 10, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

The hot fight between Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold has caught others' attention, including fellow middleweight contender Chris Weidman.

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.

MMA Roundtable: Fighters and media, Fight Master, Sonnen vs. Silva, and Rockhold

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 8, 2013 2:30 PM EDT

Fighters' media responsibilities; Fight Master; Wanderlei Silva vs. Chael Sonnen and Luke Rockhold's prospects are all up for discussion this week.

Chael Sonnen: MMA career retrospective (Pt. 1)

by Cory Braiterman from MMAmania.com on May 6, 2013 10:35 PM EDT

With the latest championship loss of Chael Sonnen at UFC 159 at the destructive hands of Jon Jones all but a distant mixed martial arts (MMA) memory, we take a look back at the professional fight career of Chael P. Sonnen: Wrestler, fighter, talker.

Nickname Ace	Birthdate 10/5/1974
Height / Weight 6'1" - 205	Place of Birth Cincinnati, Ohio

UFC, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) News, Results: MMA Fighting

Rich Franklin

Last Fight

UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort

Rich Franklin Coverage