Rich Franklin Sidelined Until June with Torn Meniscus |
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tuvok500
MMA Sensei
Career record: 1017-503
Season: 15-9 (#904)
Location: Quebec city, Quebec
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Rich Franklin had to pull out of a UFC 82 fight with Travis Lutter and will be sidelined until approximately June because of a torn meniscus he suffered in his right knee.
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Last edited 1/8/08 1:06PM by dothemmath
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Post #1 12/20/07 1:59:31PM
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cmill21
Heavyweight Champ
Career record: 369-196
Season: 0-0 (#-)
Location: Regina SK
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Ouch, rough blow to rich. At least he's not trying to fight and train with something that serious, knee's are tricky things.
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Post #2 12/20/07 2:00:22PM
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Banned for cheating
Career record: 309-149
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aw that sucks. I was excited to see him back in the octagon
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Post #3 12/20/07 2:04:32PM
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silverbullet
Shrimpin' ain't easy
Career record: 133-74
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Location: VA
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These things are fixable but it definitely takes time. He won't be able to walk up a flight of stairs for a while.
Can't wait for his return in June.
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Post #4 12/20/07 2:09:37PM
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DCRage
Representin' The MA's
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Ouch indeed. That'll be a bit of a hit a the gate too, Ace would've helped draw more fans to the event as it was another hometown fight.
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Post #5 12/20/07 2:19:05PM
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ohiostate1016
MMA Sensei
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Demian Maia should replace Franklin to face Lutter. If you want to see two BJJ specialists roll on the ground in an excellent fight, you will support this fight as well.
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Post #6 12/20/07 2:32:32PM
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tuvok500
MMA Sensei
Career record: 1017-503
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Posted by ohiostate1016
Demian Maia should replace Franklin to face Lutter. If you want to see two BJJ specialists roll on the ground in an excellent fight, you will support this fight as well.
Maia have the skill to sub anybody !!
i am calling Dana right aways !! lol
Go Maia !!
Last edited 12/20/07 2:36PM by tuvok500
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Post #7 12/20/07 2:35:05PM
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StevieC
MMA Regular
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Location: Minnesota
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Well, that was quick......
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Post #8 12/20/07 2:44:51PM
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babytater03
In Full Mount
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i enjoy watching Ace fight, but honestly....wtf can he do once he gets back. He could win 5 straight fights against the best in the division, but that doesn't make him worthy of fighting for the championship AGAIN. Until someone, HENDO!!!!, knocks Spider off i dont see much of a path for Ace to work on.
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Post #9 12/20/07 3:05:03PM
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cmill21
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Posted by babytater03
i enjoy watching Ace fight, but honestly....wtf can he do once he gets back. He could win 5 straight fights against the best in the division, but that doesn't make him worthy of fighting for the championship AGAIN. Until someone, HENDO!!!!, knocks Spider off i dont see much of a path for Ace to work on.
Theres a good chance Hendo could win, and I think Rich would have gotten a shot after beating Lutter.
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Post #10 12/20/07 3:42:52PM
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CantAndleDaRiddum
I Got My Black Belt in MMA
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Upsetting news....really thought Lutter was an odd but different kinda matchup for him
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Post #11 12/20/07 4:09:04PM
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supatolacyl
MMA Regular
Career record: 701-558
Season: 8-5 (#1868)
Location: Missouri
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Franklin should have a pretty quick recovery time. I have had my meniscus repaired and the surgeons told me to start putting weight on it the next day with crutches and I was walking normal 2 weeks later. I was told to wait 6 weeks before doing anything strenious though. I'm sure for a proffesional fighter the recovery time will be a little longer because of the stress they put on their bodies, but it shouldn't keep him away from the gym for more then two months. I hope he comes back strong in the second half of '08.
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Post #12 12/20/07 4:19:34PM
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xxdeadpoolxx
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hje lucked out with that one imo
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Post #13 12/20/07 4:52:55PM
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tepid55
MMA Sensei
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Evan Tanner would be a good replacement opponent for Lutter.
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Post #14 12/20/07 5:15:29PM
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taporsnap25
Learning to Sprawl
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June is a really long time to be out with a torn meniscus, I tore mine, had it removed and i was 100% within a month. I guess he doesn't want to take any chances though. It's a simple surgery with very little recovery time.
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Post #15 12/20/07 5:57:16PM
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