Originally posted by: JonnyRico Date: November 22, 2013 at 11:37 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rich-franklins-next-fight-will-be-his-last-fight.60050/
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, Rich Franklin said his next fight will be his last. Has to be the right opponent. Any ideas for Ace’s last stand?
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Won't take long for people to say his last fight should have been his last, but it won't, so that's that.
Originally posted by: Morbid Date: November 22, 2013 at 11:49 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rich-franklins-next-fight-will-be-his-last-fight.60050/
For a high profile fight, a match against Bisping.
If they want another old fighter to match franklin up against and send him into retirement with a win, chris leben.
Originally posted by: Reckin007 Date: November 23, 2013 at 12:36 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rich-franklins-next-fight-will-be-his-last-fight.60050/
Wow cool, can't wait to see who he is matched up against. I'm good with whatever Rich wants to do, I'd watch him fight as many times as he wants. That guy is a true warrior in this sport.
Originally posted by: Sapper Date: November 23, 2013 at 01:37 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rich-franklins-next-fight-will-be-his-last-fight.60050/
Ace has always been a class act and great ambassador for the sport. He was a great champ who happened to lose to the greatest champ. Shame he could never put it all back together for another run.
As for who he should fight, I think Rich v Shogun would be a great fight.
Originally posted by: TheVileOne Date: November 23, 2013 at 02:26 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rich-franklins-next-fight-will-be-his-last-fight.60050/
Originally posted by: Stoneface Date: November 23, 2013 at 04:34 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rich-franklins-next-fight-will-be-his-last-fight.60050/
Originally posted by: darcebandit Date: November 23, 2013 at 06:38 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rich-franklins-next-fight-will-be-his-last-fight.60050/
Originally posted by: PsychoIcon Date: November 23, 2013 at 06:52 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rich-franklins-next-fight-will-be-his-last-fight.60050/
Originally posted by: princecharlestampon Date: November 23, 2013 at 11:20 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rich-franklins-next-fight-will-be-his-last-fight.60050/
Originally posted by: 7time Date: November 23, 2013 at 11:49 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rich-franklins-next-fight-will-be-his-last-fight.60050/
Originally posted by: Galgorian Date: November 23, 2013 at 11:53 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rich-franklins-next-fight-will-be-his-last-fight.60050/
Originally posted by: callithowyouseeit Date: November 23, 2013 at 11:57 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rich-franklins-next-fight-will-be-his-last-fight.60050/
I'm sort of ashamed to say, but I want Rich to go out on a high note. Shogun and Hendo pose too much of a threat. He needs a "gimmie" fight.
Fedor went out on a 3 fight win streak by taking a step down, I'd like Franklin to do the same.
Originally posted by: FlipMMA Date: November 23, 2013 at 12:09 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rich-franklins-next-fight-will-be-his-last-fight.60050/
Originally posted by: KZUFCchamp2013 Date: November 23, 2013 at 12:26 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rich-franklins-next-fight-will-be-his-last-fight.60050/
As if I needed any more reason to root for him. I like the Shogun idea for his last fight win or lose against Te Huna. Would be a good retirement match for both guys
Originally posted by: NicoSuave Date: November 23, 2013 at 12:38 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rich-franklins-next-fight-will-be-his-last-fight.60050/
He's definitely the next guaranteed UFC Hall Of Fame Inductee, a true hero to the sport, and he was everything in a human being that Matt Hughes wasn't. Gonna be a shame to watch him leave the sport, but for the sake of his brain, it's his time to go.
Originally posted by: Morbid Date: November 23, 2013 at 01:40 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rich-franklins-next-fight-will-be-his-last-fight.60050/
I think guys like rua and hendo have to much power for him. He almost got KOd by wandy and got finished by cung. As least bisping is more of a point fighter so franklin has a good chance at going out with a win. I agree rua and hendo are high profile fighters that would stand with ace. But id really like to give him an opponent that he really has a good shot at beating. I dont want to see what he did to the iceman happen to him.
Originally posted by: Reckin007 Date: November 23, 2013 at 02:14 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rich-franklins-next-fight-will-be-his-last-fight.60050/
Morbid said:
I think guys like rua and hendo have to much power for him. He almost got KOd by wandy and got finished by cung. As least bisping is more of a point fighter so franklin has a good chance at going out with a win. I agree rua and hendo are high profile fighters that would stand with ace. But id really like to give him an opponent that he really has a good shot at beating. I dont want to see what he did to the iceman happen to him.
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That's just it, Rich doesn't give a s--- about being KO'd or winning his last fight. He just wants to put on a show like he's done his whole career. Stop over analyzing opponents for a retirement fight.
Originally posted by: Morbid Date: November 23, 2013 at 02:49 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rich-franklins-next-fight-will-be-his-last-fight.60050/
I know franklin doesnt care. Hes a warrior and will take fights no matter how tough they are. Its just the fan in me thats wanting to see him go out on a high note.
Originally posted by: DangerZone Date: November 23, 2013 at 03:18 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rich-franklins-next-fight-will-be-his-last-fight.60050/
I like a rematch with Hendo, the original decision always rubbed me the wrong way and seeing as Hendo might retire as well.
The only thing is that Rich will probably want to fight at MW to be at his best. Not sure Hendo would make the drop.
Originally posted by: newERA Date: November 23, 2013 at 03:29 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/rich-franklins-next-fight-will-be-his-last-fight.60050/
I'm with the "Bisping or Leben" crowd. Maybe even Hector Lombard. That way Rich will have fought the former Cage Rage, Pride, Strikeforce, and Bellator MW champions . . . although he's 1-3 so far . . .
No rematches, please.
