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Rich Franklin

Prior to becoming a full time MMA fighter, Rich was a math teacher at Oak Hills High School in Cincinnati. He has a master’s degree in education and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Cincinnati.

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New PSA

UFC Star Rich Franklin Fights for Disabled Vets

Rich Franklin speaks out for all disabled veterans in a new public service announcement. Even with his unrivaled reputation as a tough fighter, Rich gives praise to our Real American Fighters—the brave men and women injured while defending our freedom. Filmed during one of Rich’s visits with wounded soldiers, the PSA is slated for a nationwide in January.

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Events

UFC hits GERMANY Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva

Cologne, Germany - The Ultimate Fighting Championship® organization announced today that, this summer, it will bring the world's fastest growing sport to Germany for the first time.

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Fighting Back From ‘Friendly Fire’

By Dan Clare

They called it a “dead head” mission. After a full day of convoy escort duty, then-Specialist Sean Long and his fellow Georgia National Guard soldiers were heading back to their forward operating base at Talil, Iraq, without a convoy to defend.

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