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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Rich Franklin agrees to new six-fight deal with UFC
Former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin has signed a new six-fight deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship that goes into effect for his UFC 103 main event fight with Dan Henderson.
Franklin, from West Chester Twp., had one fight remaining on his previous contract, but as with most fighters, the UFC wanted a new deal in place before the old deal was fulfilled. The 34-year-old recently returned home from Las Vegas, where he negotiated the deal directly with UFC president Dana White.
Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Since turning pro in 2000, Franklin has posted a career mark of 25-4, which includes a 12-3 record in the UFC.
Franklin, now fighting at light heavyweight, said the new deal could possibly carry him through the rest of the deal, though, “It’s something I can’t really decide now,” he said.
Franklin and Henderson first met in January with Henderson winning a controversial split decision. The rematch takes place Sept. 19 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas and airs on pay-per-view.
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