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Following his knockout of Rich Franklin at UFC on Fuel TV: Franklin vs. Le, 40-year-old Cung Le humbly called his beautiful overhand right a 'lucky punch.' **Follow us on Twitter. Subscribe,... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com
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In the main event of UFC on FUEL TV: Franklin vs. Le we saw an amazing KO. Cung Le scored an outstanding one-punch knockout in the very first round against Rich Franklin at the Cotai Arena in Macau, China. Check out the full fight video highlights below. Video: UFC on FUEL TV: Le/Franklin Recap

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Where does Rich Franklin go next?

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Rich Franklin Hits The Sauna

Rich Franklin has been fighting at 205 or at a catchweight over 185lbs.  As you get older it gets harder and harder to cut weight so sitting in the sauna fully clothed with a sweat suit underneath may be the only way to get those last pesky pounds off. UFC Macao Weigh-Ins Rich Franklin And Cung Le Hang Out

Cung Le KO'd Rich Franklin with a Tight Inside Right

Cotai Strip, Macau, China -- UFC middleweight Cung Le is an action-film-star-cum-mma-fighter slash Sanshou kickboxer who absorbed a leg kick and then knocked Rich Franklin the hell out at UFC on Fuel... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com

UFC Macao Results: Cung Le's iron fist knocks Rich Franklin out cold

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UFC on FUEL TV 6 post-fight bonuses

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UFC on Fuel TV: Franklin vs Le Pick 'Em Results

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'UFC Macao: Franklin vs. Le' Event Results & Rewind

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What's next for Macao main-eventers Cung Le and Rich Franklin?

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Are todays MMA athletes the punch-drunk fighters of tomorrow?

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Joe Silva’s shoes: Who should be next for the UFC on FUEL TV 6 winners?

UFC on FUEL TV 6: Franklin vs. Le is in the books and for the third time this year, the Ultimate Fighting Championship delivered an outstanding fight card in the country of Brazil. Cung Le, Thiago Silva, Dong Hyun Kim, Takanori Gomi, Jon Tuck and Tekaya Mizugaki were the big winners last night in as each man picked up a victory on the main card. After every fight card, fans wonder...
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