RICH FRANKLIN RUMORS
Rich Franklin Eyeing Late Summer Return Following Shoulder Surgery
On Wednesday, Rich Franklin (Pictured) underwent successful shoulder surgery in Cincinnati, Ohio to repair his torn labrum. Franklin’s manager, JT Stewart, announced “Ace” is expected to make a full recovery, but will require several months of rehabilitation before returning to action.
“I spoke with Rich, he’s feeling great and as soon as the doctor gives him the go-ahead...
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October 13, 2011
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October 13, 2011
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Rich Franklin to Undergo Shoulder Surgery, Sidelined Up to Three Months
On Friday, Rich Franklin (Pictured) announced that a shoulder injury he suffered 10 days ago in training will require minor surgery. The former UFC middleweight champ will go under the knife this coming Tuesday to repair his torn labrum.
“The timing of this shoulder injury is unfortunate considering my fight was pulled from the UFC 133 card, but I know everything will go as...
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September 09, 2011
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September 09, 2011
Rich Franklin targets December return to the octagon, says he’d return to middleweight if his bosses agreed
Former UFC middleweight champion, Rich Franklin has revealed that he’s targeting a December return to the octagon following another lengthy layoff due to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira’s pull out of their UFC 133 clash, as well as admitting he’d prefer to return to the division which he used to rule with an iron fist. Speaking via [...]
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August 22, 2011
TRUE HOLLYWOOD STORY
Movie to be based on fighter's life
On Wednesday, Eric Eisner announced that his Double E Pictures production company has optioned the life rights to former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin. David Hollander, know for his work on “The Cleaner” and “The Guardian,” will write the script about Franklin’s career as a fighter.
“American Fighter” tells the unlikely story of how Franklin, a...
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July 27, 2011
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July 27, 2011
Slugfest Alert: Rich Franklin to Meet Lil Nog at UFC 133
(Franklin and Nogueira will be locking up August 6th in Philly. Pic props: sbnation.com) Word has gone down through the twitter grape vine that former middleweight champ Rich “Ace” Franklin will be fighting Antonio Rogerio “Minotoro” Nogueira in what will sure to be striking fans delight. Franklin (28-6-1 NC) will be looking to rebound from [...]
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April 23, 2011
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April 23, 2011
Rich Franklin vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Announced for UFC 133
In an effort to jazz up a relatively slow MMA news day, the UFC announced on Friday Rich Franklin will face Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 133. The August 6th event takes place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, although a venue has yet to be selected.
Nogueira owns a respectable 19-5 professional record, but is coming off back-to-back losses for the first time in his decorated career...
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April 22, 2011
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April 22, 2011
Rich Franklin happy to take on all comers in the middleweight or light heavyweight divisions
Former UFC middleweight champion, Rich Franklin has been speaking about what’s next for him following a defeat last month that left him in no-man’s land when it comes to a shot at a title, explaining he’s happy to take on anyone at 185 or 205 pounds next time out.
Speaking via MMAJunkie.com, Franklin said:
“Maybe June or [...]
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April 01, 2011
Rich Franklin Tattoo Update: He Got a Henna Dragon
Rich Franklin and Forrest Griffin bet that the loser of their UFC 126 fight would have to get a tattoo. We figured it was all in good fun, until we learned last week that Franklin was actually going tattoo shopping on Friday. We commended him for living up to the bet, but now we have [...]
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February 23, 2011
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February 23, 2011
UFC 126 – Rich Franklin feels the time off spent rehabbing his arm has done him the world of good
Former UFC middleweight champion, Rich Franklin has been speaking about the road to recovery he was forced to take after picking up a broken arm during his last fight inside the octagon, explaining it probably did him the world of good in the long run.
Speaking via MMAJunkie.com, Franklin said:
“Fortunately everything went as planned. Now, breaking [...]
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February 02, 2011
UFC 126 – Forrest Griffin says fight with Rich Franklin is one he simply must win (video)
“Ultimate Fighter” season one winner and former light heavyweight champion, Forrest Griffin talks of the importance of his upcoming fight with Rich Franklin at UFC 126 on February 5th in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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January 08, 2011
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