If You're Rich Franklin... How Do You Feel Right Now?

[IndyCovaHart]

1) He's older.
2) DEFINITELY proven that his title days are over.

Even if Weidman maintains, Rich wont beat him either.

Is he even scheduled for a fight?

 

[countswagula]

Expecting him to step up against Kennedy.

 

[WinterSoldier]

Expecting him to step up against Kennedy.

I would like to see Ace fight The Soldier and my money would be on Franklin.

 

[dickcheney]

i thought dana recently had an interview where he basically said rich wants a fight but dana thinks his fighting days are over or something...wants him to make money out of the cage or something...dont have a source, might have been on mmajunkie or something

 

[GearSolidMetal]

He's 38, hasn't fought for 15 months, and it was a vicious KO.

Expect his retirement announcement anytime.

 

[Blayt7hh]

I will be surprised if he takes another fight

 

[Whitestallion]

He's the ultimate company man, a MATH teacher who left his job to be a FIGHTER.... UFC loves this guy and he's set for life, don't worry about nothing.

Rich is gonna back, win a couple and who knows maybe get 1 last shot @ 185 before riding off to live the life!

 

[mma midwest fan]

He has to confront the realization that his skills are diminishing just like any other athlete inevitably does. But if he has a sense of perspective, he should feel pretty happy about his career. Out of the tens of thousands of people who've tried to make a go at an MMA career, he achieved a level of success and longevity that all but a few dozen people would be envious of.

 

[Brueskie]

Rich seems like one of the more levelheaded guys in the sport. I'm sure he's dealing with the realities of his MMA career just fine.

 

[TrueBias]

When it comes to a fighter having a decline, hes not as bad as others. I still want to see him fighting for a while.

 

[joeyjoejoe]

Just about ready to retire, waiting for the right fight to be offere to give it my all one last time.

 

[gonads20]

I think he's still top ten.

 

[Janpei]

He's 38, hasn't fought for 15 months, and it was a vicious KO.

Expect his retirement announcement anytime.

Pretty sure it hasn't even been a full year since his last fight.

 

[cumafish]

Saw him on a program talking about this new juice bar business he has started. There were a few hiccups but as soon as he got it going he would be looking for a fight.
I could definitely see him stepping into the Kennedy fight if he has been training, probably at catchweight/Franklinweight.

 

[antijames]

I think he's still top ten.

At 195 maybe.

 

[Black Gi]

I would imagine he

 

[Repoman23]

One of my all time favorite fighters. I would like to see him fight Kennedy or Wanderlei one last time lol. I want him to go out on a win

 

[BionicCommando]

Pretty sure it hasn't even been a full year since his last fight.

Yep, it'll be a year in November.


And yer probably feeling pretty good if yer Rich Franklin. You've accumulated a wealthy lil pile of cash, you're one foot into retirement, you've probably got a job for life in Zuffa if you want it. I'd say Ace is in good shape.

 

[dittohead84]

Pity he got walloped by Cung, still think he can beat him

 

[Jermei]

He's been a paycheque fighter for a while now, nothing new to Franklin. He'll fight, get paid, repeat.