As Rich “Ace” Franklin prepares to face his arch-nemesis Anderson Silva in a rematch for the UFC Middleweight championship, I can’t help but notice all the anti-Franklin sentiment on the net these days.
As I sit down to write about this phenomenon, I ask myself: Why? Why do so many MMA fans hate Rich so much? He seems like a stand up kind of guy.
Wait a tick…… I hate Rich Franklin!
But for the life of me, I couldn’t give you one solid reason why.
Could it be I’m just that big of an Anderson Silva fan? No, that‘s not it. Jealousy? I don’t think so. Is it the fact that he looks like he’s Jim Carey’s twin brother separated at birth? Not that either……..
I think in my case at least, I get the sense that he thinks he’s god’s gift but just won’t come right out and say it. As if he’s “in the closet” with his arrogance. Allegedly, he auctioned off a ten minute telephone conversation with himself on eBay and some poor sap paid $5,000 for the privilege.
That’s right folks! For the low, low price of just 5 G’s, you too can talk to Rich Franklin for 10 minutes! That’s only $500 a minute!!! You almost can’t afford not to call!!!
…………. Ummmmm, I think I’ll pass. I know a guy who will sell me his PS3, 5 games and a 1977 Gremlin with a full tank of gas for less than $5,000.
Now, I must defend Rich here: He is a good guy at heart, there’s no doubting that. He donated the entire $5k to charity. But COME ON Rich. How high on yourself do you have to be to charge somebody thousands of dollars just to talk to you? At least give the guy something he can keep like a signed picture or pair of gloves!
Now keep in mind: This is all just speculation. Yours truly didn’t actually SEE the auction on Ebay. This could all be bogus so don’t go changing your opinion on Ace based on this hearsay. Remember kiddies: Rumors are bad! But sometimes, they’re true. And personally, I wouldn’t put it past Rich. You can see it in the eyes I tell ya!
Just my 2 cents. What do you think?
(2 votes, average: 5 out of 5)
Well I have always thought highly of Rich until the time he showed up on the Ultimate Fighter show to be one of the surprise helpers and he acted like a prick! He was all high and mighty and didn’t even seem like he wanted to help train those guys so why was he there? Thats when I saw a whole new side to him! It was a let down! Really! I still like him though! But I think Silva is gonna win hands down!!
He needed to be taken down a notch,he’s much nicer since the spider gave him a big time beating.lol….
Russ,
I agree with you not having solid reason to hate ACE. He will always be my favourite guys to watch fight.
And I admit too He doesn’t look like he has a good chance.
I WOULD PUT MY MONEY ON FRANKLIN THIS TIME,HE HAS A VERY GOOD SHOT..
franklin comes across as being a bit smug and superior 2 me.i like his fighting style tho.
i cant see him getting the win over silva.even in this era of upsets.silvas on fire.
Sup guys, Yo bigjay I cant post on c-boxs yet my mouse is broken lol, As for Rich I think he is a good fighter and can upset A.Silva but I agree with Trishaaaaaaaaaaa He will be humbled again. His hometown fans cant save him!
Thank u! lol! I love Rich and all but Silva will take it!! Watch and see
Yup thats true, Ace cant clinch with the master I see him being TKOd in round 2.
Anyone remember the “As soon as the bell rings, just go down on one knee so he can’t kick you….”. Glorious advice.
ASIANS RULE!!!!!!!!!
And so do some Indians
Your comments are POINTLESS, stop stinking up the blog!
Seriously true buddy,
We don’t need this kind a crap, I’m a Canadian Inuk but I don’t think highly of myself.
Neither Rich Franklin or Anderson Silva are Asian or Indian, WHAT IS THE POINT OF YOUR COMMENT?
lets get it on brother pie face lol !!!!!!!!
Is this a fight forum??,thought i was in the wrong place,franklin 3rd round tko due to strikes…can’t stand the guy but i think he will win
Will be a great fight, I cant predict this one anything can happen but I think A.Silva is a better fighter.
i hope rich has done his homework i would luv to see the belt come home
LETS GET IT ON !!!!!!
jealous fools,quit being so hard on rich.If he stays away from clinch he will win. Rich rules.
Rich Franklin
Striking 3/5
BJJ 2/5
Grappling 4/5
Heart 4/5
Chin 2/5
Conditioning 5/5
Clinch 2/5
Ground and Pound 3/5
Anderson Silva
Striking 4/5
BJJ 3/5
Grappling 2/5
Heart 3/5
Chin ?/5
Conditioning 4/5
Clinch 5/5
Ground and Pound 4/5
I think I’d put 1 more point on Franklin’s BJJ, and 1 point on Sliva’s.
But thats just me.
I really fear for Franklin’s chances. YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Let go!
should get a little pick em contest going here ,make your picks for the whole fight card,sure we could get some interest?
Yup