UFC 115: Rich Franklin wants to make a run at the light heavyweight title starting with Chuck Liddell
by Jesse Holland on Apr 29, 2010 11:40 AM EDT
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"If I cut back down to 185, it's a completely different cut to make it and I will have completely undone everything I've done to put on the size I have. I want to make a run for the title and I don't want to keep doing things that are counterproductive to that, like fights at 195. You can't count Chuck out of any fight. Yeah, he hasn't fought in a year, and yeah, he's lost four of his past five fights, but look at what he's done over the span of his career. He's a legend and he has beaten such an incredible list of opponents, it would be a huge mistake to look past a guy like him."
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Rich Franklin appears to have made a permanent return to the light heavyweight division after spending a good portion of his career at 185-pounds (and a pair of catchweight fights at 195-pounds). "Ace" plans on making a run at the division title starting with his UFC 115 bout against Chuck Liddell on June 12 in Vancouver. Will the former school teacher be put on ice against one of the UFC's most recognizable stars? Or will it be the beginning of the Franklin era?
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…. but im going to do it anyway.
Franklin should take this easily. How he fares in the top 5 of 205 is anyones guess.
He’s no Jardine, but his chin won’t win fights for him. You almost have to have that at the top of any division these days.
Aoki 0-18 take down attempts. Never thought I'd see that happen.
I see him beating chuck, but not much better than him. I too have always been a Franklin fan, but he has almost no chance at getting that belt.
He should go back down to 185, at least there he can be top 5.
agreed BOW
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
by McArthur... on Apr 29, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I am not a big Chuck fan
But I think Chuck wins this one. I think he has something to prove to Dana, the last time he had something to prove to Dana he ended up with the first 6 pack abs of his life lol. I still think Chuck COULD be a contender and it is a BIG BIG BIG BUT! I have said this before. If he treated an MMA fight like and MMA fight instead of just brawl and sprawl, the guy knows how to fight on the ground but is scared for some reason. These older fighters need to adapt and progress but he just has not but has the skills imo to do so. Once he gets in the cage he goes to old Chuck style which in this day and age it is just to easy to game plan for a guy that only wants to kick box and at that only box because he’s scared of getting taken down so he doesn’t kick.
by Edgecrusher71 on Apr 29, 2010 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
the only thing Chucky is “putting on ice” is a box of chicken burgers. Rich by decision or late stoppage.
There is no "off-season" for Leafs Nation - Maple Stir-up
Rich = Gatekeeper
I hate to say it, because I have been a fan of his for a long time, but I don’t see him beating the elite guys at 205.
Agreed. Just take your paycheck and go home Rich.
If DW wants you to fight at 195 do it. Rich isn’t winning any titles again.
No harm in trying
Rich is a good entertaining fighter; and I’d give him at least a shot at beating anyone in the division or at least making an interesting fight of it.
He’s right though, Chuck hasn’t looked good recently but it doesn’t mean he can’t do damage if he lands something. Actually looking forward to this one, I think these two stylistically will make for a good scrap.
"Wanderlei Silva; hallowed be thy name." - Genesis 50:27
by O damn he got caught on Apr 29, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
who cares..
all u guys do is say "he wud never beat " and crap like that, take it one fight at a time and let him do his job, he can beat anyone on any giving day, not likely but it can happen..
For what profit is it to man if he gains the world , and loses his own soul?
- Matthew 16:26
"Or will it be the beginning of the Franklin era?"
Ummm…..No. Beginning of the end perhaps. I see Franklin going .500 in his next few fights but there’s no chance he’s winning any titles. He’ll do well enough against a lot of guys but won’t win against the top tier fighters of the division.
Of course
He’s predicting a win, a loss and the oh-so-common majority draw.
I'm a pan-handlin', man-handlin', post-holin', high-rollin', dust-bowlin' daddy
lol
The world is a dangerous place to live - not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don't do anything about it. - Albert Einstein
Anderson ended his career
Franklin never looked the same after those Anderson fights. Sometimes a devastating KO changes a fighter for good.
Just Do It
-Nike
I have always liked Rich but don’t see him beating any of the top 5 LHWs either. That doesn’t mean he should retire early or anything though.
Totally agree
He’ll be competitive for sure and shouldn’t retire at all. He can still beat down lots of guys. I just don’t see him going home with the belt.
Whooooo!
I can’t wait to see Ace KO all 205ers in his way and here Buffer say “And the NEW light heavyweight Champion of the World: Rich Ace Frankiln!”
Give it 11 mos and he’s got the gold for sure. And as the kiddies say:
You heard it here first. (God I hate those 5 words together).
3 SF title fight decisions is somehow "embarrassing garbage", but 3 UFC title fight decisions isn't?
by daniel worby on Apr 29, 2010 11:56 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Rich will avenge his losses and KO Anderson in the first rd
Franklin will drop his hands, Silva will throw some punches then Rich will use head movement to easily dodge; Rich will do a country style square dance, then knee Silva in the clinch for the KO. Revenge will be sweet.
"Wanderlei Silva; hallowed be thy name." - Genesis 50:27
by O damn he got caught on Apr 29, 2010 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Country style squaredance??
Isn’t that the only style of squaredance? lol
Oh, yes, Meg, yes-yes yes, everything was going swimmingly for you until this. Yes, yes, THIS is the thing that will ruin your reputation, not your years of grotesque appearance, or your awkward social graces, or that Felix Ungerish way you clear your sinuses, no no no, it's THIS. Do you hear yourself talk? I might kill you tonight.
Good point... = /
"Wanderlei Silva; hallowed be thy name." - Genesis 50:27
by O damn he got caught on Apr 29, 2010 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Your comment was still hilarious............
minus this small over sight.
Oh, yes, Meg, yes-yes yes, everything was going swimmingly for you until this. Yes, yes, THIS is the thing that will ruin your reputation, not your years of grotesque appearance, or your awkward social graces, or that Felix Ungerish way you clear your sinuses, no no no, it's THIS. Do you hear yourself talk? I might kill you tonight.
all the above is more then likely
3 SF title fight decisions is somehow "embarrassing garbage", but 3 UFC title fight decisions isn't?
by daniel worby on Apr 29, 2010 12:30 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
It is not enough to succeed. Others must fail.
by Jesse Holland on Apr 29, 2010 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Something tells me..
I’d rather experience a zombie apocalypse than “World Worb 3”
"Wanderlei Silva; hallowed be thy name." - Genesis 50:27
by O damn he got caught on Apr 29, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
nice
"Wanderlei Silva; hallowed be thy name." - Genesis 50:27
by O damn he got caught on Apr 29, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
odamn and cody r wait til i leave the room and then the talk n giggles come out
3 SF title fight decisions is somehow "embarrassing garbage", but 3 UFC title fight decisions isn't?
by daniel worby on Apr 29, 2010 5:01 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Only one catchweight fight?
(and one catchweight fight of 195-pounds opposite Vitor Belfort last September).
Didnt he fight Wanderlei Silva at 195?
In fighting and everyday life you should be determined, though calm. Meet the situation without tenseness, yet not recklessly; your spirit settled, yet unbiased. An elevated spirit is weak, and a low spirit is weak. Do not let the enemy see your spirit.
Yep
Rich has been the whipping boy lately
"Wanderlei Silva; hallowed be thy name." - Genesis 50:27
by O damn he got caught on Apr 29, 2010 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks
fixed
It is not enough to succeed. Others must fail.
by Jesse Holland on Apr 29, 2010 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions
you cant blame him for wanting to go for the title
i mean, isnt that what every fighter strives for? and while franklins optimism may not be shared with the rest of the maniacs, hes still gotta have a long term goal to stay motivated and keep up his training
never have any regrets, because at the time, thats all you wanted to do
JESSE HOLLAND
Hire me as a writer and you won’t see any silly mistakes, (was just about to post two catchweight fights) Give me one interview….. In my humble opinion, Rich beat Hendo, and Hendo can hang with Page, and so on and so on, I think he has the brains to go far. Unless iceman catches him
wow really?
JH he seems like a flawless candidate. Snag him before his cost of employment goes sky high. He’s in high demand.
3 SF title fight decisions is somehow "embarrassing garbage", but 3 UFC title fight decisions isn't?
by daniel worby on Apr 29, 2010 12:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
lol
Hey Joe,
The one thing I know about JH is that he hates blatent over use of ALL CAPS.
Log that one to file for your next application.
That made my day though. Cheers dude.
Aoki 0-18 take down attempts. Never thought I'd see that happen.
Sounds like a great writer with excellent grammar.
Rich is one of those last few relic’s in the sport who never had to evolve his fighting style and as such, he has been getting left behind lately.
Similarities include: Hughes, Liddell, and Sherk.
There is no chance of a title for Rich, and hopefully no chance of a premature selection into “Legend Status.”
by Coach's Corner on Apr 29, 2010 12:34 PM EDT reply actions
Is it me?
Or does this site consist of Jesse Holland posts commented on by OJR, Worby and O Damn He Got Caught? Not that those boys don’t have solid posts. It is just curious. What do you guys do that lets you post all day? Sign me up.
well
Jesse runs this shit, worby is a professional pooty slayer, Oj is in the Mexican Mafia and O damn is a pro giffer….
The Pain Train's in full steam ! ABM's look out.
by PSYQO78 on Apr 29, 2010 12:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
there's at least 25-30 of us on here all day, most days
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
by McArthur... on Apr 29, 2010 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I knew I missed a few
This certainly is one of the better sites for insightful comments, so good job boys. Sherdog is full of angry trolls living in their mother’s basement. Lots of internet tough guys over there. The only reason I use it is because of the fight finder, I just can’t bring myself not to look on their message boards. I always regret it.
I work in an office with very lax internet policy
Been doin this long enough now I can alt+tab back and forth between spread sheets and this site
"Wanderlei Silva; hallowed be thy name." - Genesis 50:27
by O damn he got caught on Apr 29, 2010 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I am in the same boat
since I am basically our IT in my office, BUT, I have too much friggin work to get done. I may need to learn to be a better multi-tasker
stick around and learn which posts to read...most guys here are awesome to discuss any # of topics with but there's a handful of retards you don't want to waste your time with...
its a great blog to be honest with a large regular fan base that gets along with one another (for the most part, haha)
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
For sure
I have been reading this site for about 2 years, posting for less than 1 and into mma as more than a casual fan for about 4. It is nice to get a different perspective on things. Most of us could do without the keyboard warriors who are just looking to stir sh!t. Which is why I keep coming back here.
I am very lucky. I have an easy desk job that chains me to my cubicle. Mania is my ONLY internet addiction. Your posts are always welcome here. Great group of posters here (for the most part).
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Hear ya
I feel lucky to have the job that I do, but, I am the only male in my office. Not to knock the ladies, but, they aren’t the best to talk sports with, and they are particularly bad about talking mma (at least in my office). I know there are some savvy female posters on this site, so I don’t want to take anything away from them, but my experiences have generally been negative.
lol PSYQO made me blush thx man!
Deuce_02 we look fwd to your posts. Always nice to see a fellow fight fan approach this site in a sensible way. I do all this from my phone all day everyday lol. Guess I’m just like soooo cool and stuff ya know?
Fuck that was queer. Sorry.
3 SF title fight decisions is somehow "embarrassing garbage", but 3 UFC title fight decisions isn't?
by daniel worby on Apr 29, 2010 5:06 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
poor Rich....
after the anderson silva fights, its been all down hill as far as title runs go. As long as AS is in Middlweight he wont ever get that title back.
At 205? even harder. There is no way that Rich can beat the likes of Shogun, Machida, and Rampage.
He might have a shot against Chuck, Tito and Rashad but not agaisnt the elite.
If he beats Chuck, he shoudl fight the winner of Nopg vs Griffin.
Franklin vs Lil Nog would be tight!
I've never been too impressed by Franklin
He’s a nice dude, has punching power..but never overly impressed.
Chuck is with out a doubt past his prime, but I think he will find a way to beat Franklin.
go for it ace !
I’ve alwayz been a franklin fan. So I’m behind him all the way.
by -LJ- on Apr 29, 2010 12:56 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I think if jardine can out point chuck, ace will out point him for sure.
I’m hoping chuck puts his lights out & we see some better fights out of him. War Iceman!!!
by d*locc on Apr 29, 2010 12:57 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
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