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Quick Hits: Luiz Cane Wants to Fight Rich Franklin, Bobby Lashley to Fight in September, Diego Sanchez to Get Next Title Shot, and More
Jul 3, 2009 - 1:23 pm ET | 27 Comments
Quick Hits: Luiz Cane Wants to Fight Rich Franklin, Bobby Lashley to Fight in September, Diego Sanchez to Get Next Title Shot, and More

Luiz Cane says he’d like to fight fellow light heavyweight contender Rich Franklin, heavyweight prospect Bobby Lashley will next fight in September, and Diego Sanchez will get the next lightweight title shot against the BJ Penn-Kenny Florian.

Also, the MMAFrenzy.com rumors section has been completely updated.

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Quick Hits: Liddell Rumored to Return Against Franklin, Jackson-Evans Expected to Headline UFC 107, and More
Jun 25, 2009 - 9:55 am ET | 63 Comments
Quick Hits: Liddell Rumored to Return Against Franklin, Jackson-Evans Expected to Headline UFC 107, and More

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell will reportedly not retire despite the wishes of Dana White, with rumors swirling that he could return to action this fall, possibly for a bout against Rich Franklin.

The anticipated showdown between TUF 10 coaches Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Rashad Evans is expected to headline UFC 107 on December 19 in Las Vegas.

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Eleven UFC 99 Fighters Issued Medical Suspensions
Jun 18, 2009 - 9:29 am ET | 1 Comment
Eleven UFC 99 Fighters Issued Medical Suspensions

11 of the 24 fighters who were in action on Saturday in Cologne, Germany at UFC 99 have been issued medical suspensions, including main event winner Rich Franklin, co-headliners Cain Velasquez and Cheick Kongo, and Mostapha Al-Turk, who suffered a controversial eye poke from eventual winner Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic.

The complete list of suspensions is provided after the jump…

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Quick Hits: Complete Rumored Cast for TUF 10, UFC Interested in Barnett, Silva Wants Rematch With Franklin, and More
Jun 16, 2009 - 11:51 am ET | 35 Comments
Quick Hits: Complete Rumored Cast for TUF 10, UFC Interested in Barnett, Silva Wants Rematch With Franklin, and More

The complete rumored cast for TUF 10 has been revealed, Urijah Faber has been medically suspended until December 4th, the UFC is interested in Josh Barnett if he can beat Fedor, Wanderlei Silva is calling for a rematch with Rich Franklin, and much more in MMAFrenzy.com's latest Quick Hits.

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UFC 99 Draws 12,800 For $1.3 Million Gate; Franklin, Silva, Swick, and Etim Awarded Bonuses
Jun 13, 2009 - 11:01 pm ET | 10 Comments
UFC 99 Draws 12,800 For $1.3 Million Gate; Franklin, Silva, Swick, and Etim Awarded Bonuses

UFC 99, which took place on Saturday at the Lanxess, Arena in Cologne, Germany, drew an official attendance of 12,800 for a $1.3 million live gate. UFC President Dana White announced the figures at the post-UFC 99 press conference. White also announced that $60,000 bonuses were awarded to Rich Franklin and Wanderlei Silva (Fight of the Night), Mike Swick (Knockout of the Night), and Terry Etim (Submission of the Night).

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Rich Franklin Outpoints Wanderlei Silva, Cain Velasquez Dominates Cheick Kongo at UFC 99
Jun 13, 2009 - 6:46 pm ET | 40 Comments
Rich Franklin Outpoints Wanderlei Silva, Cain Velasquez Dominates Cheick Kongo at UFC 99

In a clash of former champions, Rich Franklin defeated Wanderlei Silva via unanimous decision on Saturday in Cologne, Germany in the main event of UFC 99: The Comeback. Cain Velasquez, Mirko "Cro Cop", Mike Swick, Spencer Fisher, and Dan Hardy also picked up main card victories at the event.

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UFC 99 Weigh-In Results: All Fighters Make Weight
Jun 12, 2009 - 10:27 am ET | 35 Comments
UFC 99 Weigh-In Results: All Fighters Make Weight

All 24 UFC 99 fighters, including headliners Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin, successfully made weight on Friday at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany for their bouts, which take place at the venue on Saturday and air live on pay-per-view.

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Rich Franklin to Remain at Light Heavyweight
May 11, 2009 - 2:14 pm ET | 34 Comments
Rich Franklin to Remain at Light Heavyweight

Despite dropping to 195-pounds for a catchweight showdown with Wanderlei Silva at UFC 99, former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin will remain at light heavyweight due to his recent training with current middleweight title-holder Anderson Silva.

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Check It Out : UFC 100 Poster, Rich Franklin Training With Anderson Silva
May 7, 2009 - 1:32 pm ET | 17 Comments
Check It Out : UFC 100 Poster, Rich Franklin Training With Anderson Silva

What’s that? You say you’re not that hyped for UFC 100 yet? Well this poster should help that out. As for the UFC 99 headliner of Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva…well if nothing else Franklin might show us some new muay thai tricks. Or pop n’ lock moves. It’s really too early to tell. Pics after the jump.

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Rich Franklin To Train With Anderson Silva For UFC 99 Bout Against Wanderlei Silva
Apr 27, 2009 - 3:31 pm ET | 48 Comments
Rich Franklin To Train With Anderson Silva For UFC 99 Bout Against Wanderlei Silva

Former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin will train with current 185-pound title-holder Anderson Silva for his UFC 99 195-pound catchweight headliner against Wanderlei Silva, according to the Dayton Daily News. According to the report, Franklin will spend some time away from his traditional camp with Matt Hume in Seattle to train with Silva in California.

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UFC 99: The Comeback Officially Announced, Headlined by Franklin-Silva
Mar 3, 2009 - 11:45 am ET | 23 Comments
UFC 99: The Comeback Officially Announced, Headlined by Franklin-Silva

The UFC today announced UFC 99, which will take place on June 13th at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany. Former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin and former PRIDE title-holder Wanderlei Silva will meet in a in a 195-pound catchweight bout to headline the UFC's first trip to Germany.

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Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva in Germany
Feb 18, 2009 - 5:13 pm ET | 65 Comments
Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva in Germany

Former UFC middleweight title-holder Rich Franlin will face former PRIDE 205-pound champion Wanderlei Silva at UFC 99, according to multiple reports. The event is scheduled for June 13 at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany, marking the promotions debut in the country.
Franklin recently moved up to the 205-pound division after realizing an inability to [...]

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