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Thursday May 16 | BleacherReport

Rich Franklin vs. Michael Bisping Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Even though Rich Franklin is seeing his storied career wind down, there are still some good fights waiting to be made for him, and one in particular - a bout against Michael Bisping - has the former middleweight champion smiling.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Michael Bisping, Matt Hamill, Chuck Liddell, Nate Quarry

Wed May 15, 2013

BloodyElbow

Judo Chop: The Best and Worst of Vitor Belfort

Connor Ruebusch breaks down the striking of Vitor Belfort as the old, hormone-deficient lion prepares to face off against Luke Rockhold this Saturday.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Vitor Belfort, Wanderlei Silva, Karate, Martial Arts, Michael Bisping

Mon May 13, 2013

BleacherReport

UFC 162 Preview: Jake Shields Breaks Down Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman

Everyone seems to have an opinion on the upcoming bout between UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and No.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Anderson Silva, Jake Shields, Chris Weidman

Fri May 10, 2013

Sun-Star

Sangiao: Uniting MMA in Asia

THE ONE FC Network has provided the different gyms and fighters all around Asia great opportunities and has contributed to the amazing growth rate of Asian MMA due to its vision of creating a network with common goal of great competitiveness and healthy partnership of the different promotions all over the Asian region.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts (Ultimate Fighting), Martial Arts, Mixed Martial Arts

Wed May 08, 2013

411mania.com

Rich Franklin Discusses His UFC Future

Rich Franklin Discusses His UFC Future Posted by Larry Csonka on 05.08.2013 Is there still time for a title shot? - Rich Franklin recently spoke about his UFC status and possible retirement.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts

ABS-CBN News

Asia wants MMA back to its eastern roots

Bruce Lee's siblings, Robert Lee and Phoebe Lee attended the 2013 ONE Asia MMA Summit.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts (Ultimate Fighting), Martial Arts, Mixed Martial Arts

Tue May 07, 2013

Rant MMA

Rich Franklin Not Retiring, Wants Michael Bisping

UFC middleweight Rich Franklin has always put on entertaining fights, and he truly is worthy of his UFC Hall Of Fame status.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Michael Bisping, Anderson Silva, Nate Quarry, David Loiseau

MMA Weekly

MMA's Great Debate Podcast: Gilbert Melendez, Lance Palmer and Hot MMA Topics

MMA's Great Debate Radio is back with former Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez , top featherweight prospect Lance Palmer, and the best debate in MMA.

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Related Topix: Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine, Mixed Martial Arts, Anderson Silva

Mon May 06, 2013

Cage Potato

POLL: Michael Bisping vs. Rich Franklin at Moneyweight - Yay or Nay?

In a recent interview with MMAWeekly , former middleweight champion Rich Franklin dispelled rumors that he would be retiring following his brutal knockout loss to Cung Le at UFC on FUEL 6 and stated that he would in fact like to face outspoken middleweight contender Michael Bisping next, possibly even at one of those catchweights he loves so much: ... (more)

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort, Michael Bisping, Cung Le, Forrest Griffin

Sun May 05, 2013

MMA Weekly

Rich Franklin Pondering Retirement, but a Fight with Michael Bisping Peaks His Interest

When Rich Franklin finally decides to quit fighting, he will walk straight into the UFC Hall of Fame.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Michael Bisping, Anderson Silva

Fri May 03, 2013

MMA Weekly

Cung Le Wants "Super-Mega Fights"

Coming off of a victory over Rich Franklin at UFC on Fuel TV 6 in November, the promotion's first event ever in China, former Strikeforce champion Cung Le couldn't have been happier.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Cung Le, Wanderlei Silva, Patrick Cote, Anderson Silva

Thu May 02, 2013

Rant MMA

UFC on FX 8: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold Preview

UFC on FX 8 features an important middleweight bout between dynamic striker's Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold .

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Luke Rockhold, Vitor Belfort, Anderson Silva, Chris Weidman

BleacherReport

MMA's Great Debate Radio: UFC Middleweight Cung Le and Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney

Le stops by to discuss his potential return to action and also explains why he hasn't been back in the UFC since his huge knockout win over Rich Franklin last year.

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Related Topix: Cung Le

Wed May 01, 2013

MMAFighting.com

Morning Report: Chael Sonnen staying at 205, turns attention towards Wanderlei Silva

"I'm not retiring," Sonnen declared on Tuesday's edition of UFC Tonight . "I'm 36 years old.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Wanderlei Silva, Chael Sonnen, Jon Jones, Michael Bisping

MMA Mania

Long time reader, first time posting

Gidday fellas. I'm a long time reader of mmamania.com but I decided over the last few days I'd join up and get involved in the debates, shit talking and general mayhem that's brought me plenty of laughs when I check the news of a morning.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Sean Sherk

Tue Apr 30, 2013

Examiner.com

What's next for the Chael Sonnen show?

Now that UFC 159 is over and all the talking is done; it's time to start looking forward to the next steps in all of the night's participants.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Chael Sonnen, Mixed Martial Arts (Ultimate Fighting), Martial Arts, Wanderlei Silva

Mon Apr 29, 2013

MMA Mania

Rich Franklin retired? 'Ace' targets next fight for end of 2013, focused on business venture now

What retirement? Former UFC Middleweight Champion Rich Franklin says despite his knockout loss to Cung Le, he isn't planning on hanging up his 5-pounce gloves anytime soon, but business ventures are top priority at the moment.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Cung Le, Mixed Martial Arts (Ultimate Fighting), Martial Arts, Anderson Silva, Dan Henderson

MMAFighting.com

The MMA Hour with Tito Ortiz, Rich Franklin, Alexander Gustafsson,...

The Mixed Martial Arts Hour is back in your life on Monday. Below is a rundown of this week's show: 1:00 p.m. ET -- MMAFighting.com's Mike Chiappetta will look back at a wild UFC 159 show in New Jersey.

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Related Topix: Tito Ortiz, Mixed Martial Arts (Ultimate Fighting), Martial Arts

Sat Apr 27, 2013

MMAFighting.com

UFC 159 fight card: What's at stake?

Is this bout between Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen in any way rational if our consideration is sporting criteria? No.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Chael Sonnen, Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, Nick Diaz

Wed Apr 24, 2013

BloodyElbow

Anderson Silva's 10-Fight Contract Extension A Done Deal, Says Dana White

Silva already had two fights remaining on his current deal, including his upcoming title bout with Chris Weidman at UFC 162 in July.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Anderson Silva, Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre