‘Rich Franklin’ Articles at Pro MMA Now

Travel restrictions helped birth Rich Franklin’s new show

April 7, 2020 by Sean McClure

Since he decided on leaving the UFC he hasn’t missed a step. Former middleweight champion Rich “Ace” Franklin went to work as an executive for ONE Championship and before he knew it he was traveling Asia and then the world. Until this coronavirus pandemic shut the world down and he found himself delayed and his … Read more

LOL: ONE’s Rich Franklin channels Wonder Woman

February 12, 2020 by Sean McClure

Disclaimer: Former UFC middleweight champion and ONE executive Rich Franklin Is my friend but this…this is too funny to not share. I’m guessing this was when Rich was dabbling in Mongolian wrestling during his international tours. It’s similar to Sumo only with shoulder garments to grab onto and some killer boots. Franklin travels the world … Read more

ONE Warrior Series holding six international tryouts with a sign up link and list

February 4, 2020 by Sean McClure

If an up and coming fighter was looking for an opportunity to make a name for themselves here it is. The ONE Warrior Series is holding tryouts in six countries including The United States. For our international readers they will also be in Japan, South Korea, Australia, India, and Brazil. ONE has been quietly growing … Read more

Rich Franklin visits and explores ‘tolerant’ Pakistan on his ONE world tour

February 4, 2020 by Sean McClure

Former UFC middleweight champion, hall of famer, and current ONE Championship executive Rich Franklin has been busy. He is on a mission to find the best fighters across the globe. No matter how small or remote if it’s worth the trip he will go. If you follow him on Instagram then you have seen him … Read more

Rich Franklin isn’t sure his niceness would fly in today’s MMA climate, possible return

April 22, 2019 by Sean McClure

I met Rich Franklin before his fight with Ken Shamrock back in 2005. Since then we have kept in contact and if there was any doubt by anyone as to what kind of human being he is let me assure you he’s even nicer behind the scenes. That means he’s super nice in front of … Read more

Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series latest focuses on Lito Adiwang

November 19, 2018 by Sean McClure

UFC legend Rich Franklin retired and made a smooth transition to the position of Vice President of the ONE organization. He has a popular video series which features up and coming fighters in the organization or those headed that way. This edition focuses on the talented Lito Adiwang in typical ONE fashion with high quality production values and a more personal approach. Check it out.

Is it time for Weidman to regroup or simply retire?

November 14, 2018 by Sean McClure

After suffering a brutal knockout loss to Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza at UFC 230 this past weekend, Chris Weidman finds himself in a position in his career that we are quite familiar with. We’ve seen the dilemma before in fellow former champs like Chuck Liddell, Rich Franklin, and Michael Bisping. Towards the end of their careers … Read more

Wait what? Eddie Alvarez signing with ONE?

October 13, 2018 by Sean McClure

When we saw this news earlier today it took us by surprise although we have no doubt it made our friend Rich Franklin happy. According to Ariel Helwani former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez has signed with the ONE organization. Eddie is one the biggest free-agents out there and ONE landing him on the roster … Read more

Latest ONE Championship highlight video features submissions

August 2, 2018 by Sean McClure

ONE Championship is slowly growing in to a global powerhouse. With former UFC mega star Rich Franklin as a front man and some high quality promotional videos along with engaging web content it is not surprising. In their latest highlights video we see some of the best submissions the organization has produced.

The Only Girl at the Try Outs

July 18, 2018 by Pro MMA Now Staff

ONE Championship, the Singapore-based Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, and Kickboxing promotion launched in 2011, is home to an ever-lengthening list of fighters from New Zealand, and Nyrene Crowley looks set to join the ranks, and soon. Born and bread in Auckland, Crowley headed to Bali in September last year after leaving her trainers with … Read more