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Now I know what you’re thinking, but no, I’m not going to write yet ANOTHER article trashing Rich Franklin. Rich has my respect after proving he is a class act in defeat at UFC 77. And no, I’m not going to reference the 1974 Gremlin hatchback I acquired through trade for a signed picture of “Ace” either. Oops! I guess I just did. Oh well, we’re off to a good start then aren’t we?

With Franklin set to take on human raisin Travis Lutter at UFC 83, one can’t help but wonder exactly what he’s hoping to accomplish in the Middleweight Division at this point in his career?

Surely he can’t be planning ANOTHER violent encounter with division champion Anderson Silva’s knee? Surely he knows now after 2 overwhelming defeats at the hands of Silva that he simply has no answers for The Champ’s offence? Well maybe not. Some fighters are pretty stubborn, and will waste the duration of their careers trying to beat a fighter who just has their number…..

Anyone ever hear of a guy named Ken Shamrock?

The Lutter fight will be the first on Franklin’s new 6 fight contract with the UFC. Assuming he wins, what’s he going to do with the other 5 fights? Run through a few middleweight pylons in an effort to secure another shot at Silva and, more than likely another date with one of “The Spider’s” knees?

I personally would love to see him go back up to his natural weight class and fight at 205. A potential rematch with Lyoto Machida would be a big draw. As would a “Superfight” with Chuck Liddell. What about an encounter with Wanderlei? Or Shogun? All of these fights are more stimulating than watching Rich’s nose be relocated to the other side of his face yet again……..

So whaddaya say Rich????

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