Rich Franklin: Teacher, fighter, author and now TV host
by MMAmania.com on Sep 2, 2007 12:12 PM EDT
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Former UFC Middleweight Champion Rich "Ace" Franklin has co-authored a book entitled, "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Ultimate Fighting," which is set to hit bookshelves this Tuesday, September 4.
We're thinking of making it required reading for the questionable posters that some times pop up around here (sarcasm, folks). To reserve a copy right now click here.
Franklin will also be the focus of an upcoming half-hour pilot television program dubbed, "American Fighter," according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. And no, he will not fly planes.
Here's a snip:
"Franklin, 32, a former Oak Hills High School math teacher, will tell inspirational stories about people fighting against the odds.... The pilot features Joe Garvey, 21, of Bright, Ind., learning to walk after a crippling ATV accident seven years ago."
Fans can catch the debut of "American Fighter" at the Madison Theater in Covington, Kentucky, at 6:30 p.m. on September 14. The goal, according to the report, is to eventually get the show on basic cable.
If the publishing and television deals don't work out for Franklin he can still fall back on his bread and butter, mixed martial arts.
In fact, he's booked to rematch Anderson Silva at UFC 77: "Hostile Territory" at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio, on October 20. And if that doesn't work out, well, he can always fall back on teaching.
It's great to have so many options (more sarcasm).
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Next thing you know, Rich Franklin will be starring in Action Movies. Like, “THE MATHEMATICIAN”….Exploding its way to a theatre near you.
by Nos on Sep 2, 2007 12:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good for you Rich, way to keep on branching out to new things. Rich is a class act all the way and I’ve always been impressed by his work ethic. That one hour work out program on All Access was so insane it’s still planted in my mind. Best of luck bro in what matters most above all the books and shows, a huge fight at 77.
by tripleainto on Sep 2, 2007 12:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am actually going to the release party of the American Fighter TV show, and I already got this book on pre-order.
by "Mr. NC-17" on Sep 2, 2007 1:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If fighters gain enough popularity that they can find other ways to make money after they’re long retired, then good for them. That’s called being smart.
by i bread on Sep 2, 2007 2:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chapter 6 – “How to beat Anderson Silva”
by i_did_a_mistake on Sep 2, 2007 2:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are any of you guy planning on getting the book? It sounds like a good idea. I wonder if it will sell?!
by griffinfan05 on Sep 2, 2007 3:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Most likely will sell well among MMA fans. Guy Mezger did the same but with less exposure.
by AKA123 on Sep 2, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chapter 6 – “How to beat Anderson Silva”
No, that will be coming out in the second edition, if he’s around to write it. Which after seeing silva latley. He might not be.
by Juno on Sep 3, 2007 2:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ll buy it for my gramma for Christmas along with some 5 oz gloves.
by Mamas Boy on Sep 3, 2007 7:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad to see Franklin feeling out alternative careers. After the Silva rematch, he’ll need them. I kid, I kid. No, seriously, he’s doomed.
by Hyde on Sep 3, 2007 12:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he’s better off as an author/actor/tv host/teacher…after silva’s reign in the ufc he could return to the octagon and KO nate quarry…sorry rich, your just a class B fighter compared to anderson silva who’s a class S na halimaw..
TAPUSIN!! TAPUSIN!! TAPUSIN!!
by hael on Sep 3, 2007 2:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
great let me get a book from a 2nd rate fighter so i can learn how to lose effectively
by Royer on Sep 3, 2007 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s got to get it right in case he drops another one to Silva
by Stafo on Sep 3, 2007 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ll buy it for my gramma for Christmas along with some 5 oz gloves.
hahaha, hilarious. I might score it for that reason too. tapout due to strikes…by a purse.
by tripleainto on Sep 4, 2007 8:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No, that will be coming out in the second edition, if he’s around to write it. Which after seeing silva latley. He might not be.
Agreed. Due to a lack of research, that chapter never made it through to the final print. It got replaced by “How to beat Evan Tanner”, the author’s speciality.
Bye now and get a special booklet on how to sell your Chopper and UFC Hummer on eBay.
by tripleainto on Sep 4, 2007 8:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ll buy it for my gramma for Christmas along with some 5 oz gloves.
That was great!
by GriffinFan05 on Sep 4, 2007 8:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m glad to see that Rich has found a career that he can fall back on after Anderson Silva retires him in thier rematch.
by ViolentMike on Sep 5, 2007 9:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What alot of people don’t know is that the proceeds from the premiere of his TV show go to the Keep It In The Ring foundation, aimed at getting violence off the streets.
Rich is a class act…
There is a tv trailer up on the www.keepitinthering.org site check it out!
Rich is in very heavy training… I have a feeling Silva won’t be his 3rd loss of his career…
by Dan on Sep 5, 2007 10:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like a good thing to support. Rich seems like a cool dude.
by Greg on Sep 6, 2007 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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