By Steve Ficca, FightTicker.com Blogger

After a hard-earned victory against Wanderlei Silva at UFC 99, Rich "Ace" Franklin discussed the victory and his opponent. The former UFC middleweight champion talked about his strategy to comabt Silva's style.

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By Steve Ficca, FightTicker.com Blogger

Legendary Brazilian fighter Wanderlei Silva fought a three round war against Rich Franklin at UFC 99. The two fighters fought back and forth in what appeared to be, in most people's eyes, a very close fight. In the end, all three judges awarded Rich Franklin the unanimous decision victory. Dana White and Wanderlei both had comments regarding the situation.

From MMAWeekly.com:

FightTicker.com is back with its "roundtable" discussion for UFC 99. This time the participants discussed the main event fight between Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin at 195 pounds.

By Brian Furby, FightTicker.com Blogger

On this UFC 99 Special Edition of Cageside Seats brought to you by the Fight Ticker Radio Network, Brian and Mike took some time to break down the main card of UFC 99. This special edition of the show was sponsored by Silver Star, the fastest growing company in MMA sponsorship. Some of the topics discussed, as well as a link to listen to and/or download the show (for free) can be found after the jump.

By Steve Ficca, FightTicker.com Blogger

At a pre-UFC 99 press conference, Rich Franklin and Wanderlei Silva discuss mutual respect as well as their upcoming bout.

Video after the jump...

By Brian Furby, FightTicker.com Blogger

Join Brian Furby and co-host Mike Menninger for this Special Edition of Cageside Seats, brought to you by the Fight Ticker Radio Network. This episode will be devoted to some pre-event coverage of the upcoming UFC 99 event. This special edition of Cageside Seats is sponsored by Silver Star Casting Company, one of the leading companies in MMA sponsorship and sponsor of FightTicker.com's UFC 99 "pick 'em" contest.

From a Press Release:

(IRVINE, CA) - Silver Star Casting Company and American Fighter thrown-down to make a premium walkout tee in support of Rich “Ace” Franklin's upcoming catchweight bout at UFC 99 against Wanderlei Silva on June 13th in Cologne, Germany.

Franklin (26-4-0 ) is going head-to-head against Silva (32-9-1) in the first UFC event held on mainland Europe. The two fighters are both feared opponents, fierce competitors, and the major draw on the main card.

By Brian Furby, FightTicker.com Blogger

Silver Star is officially announcing the release of three new signature shirts that will be showcased in multiple events over the next three weeks. New shirts featuring Urijah Faber, Rich Franklin and Clay Guida will be worn by the named fighters at their upcoming matches at WEC 41: Brown vs. Faber 2, UFC 99 and the TUF US vs. UK Finale.

From the Silver Star Newsletter:

By Steve Ficca, FightTicker.com Blogger

Wanderlei Silva is getting ready for UFC 99 and Rich Franklin, whom he will fight at a catchweight of 195 pounds. In this video, Silva discusses the upcoming bout.

Video after the jump...

By Steve Ficca, FightTicker.com

At UFC 93 we saw former UFC middleweight champ Rich Franklin take on former Pride middleweight and light heavyweight champ Dan Henderson at the 205 pound weight limit. Henderson convincingly took the first round and Franklin the third. The second round, though, was not so clear cut. In quote recently posted on CagePotato.com, Franklin commented on the fight.

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By Steve Ficca, FightTicker.com Blogger

This promotion video takes an in-depth look at Wanderlei Silva vs Rich Franklin at UFC 99. Anderson Silva comes up often during conversation, and Wanderlei wants Anderson next. In addition, the war of words heats up between Marcus Davis and Dan Hardy.

Also on the card: Mirko Cro Cop makes his return to the Octagon against Mustapha Al-Turk and Cain Velasquez takes on Cheick Congo in another heavyweight matchup.

Video after the jump...

By Steve Ficca, FightTicker.com Blogger

Ever since Wanderlei Silva announced that he would be dropping down to middleweight, there have been words between him and the UFC 185 pound champ Anderson Silva. The two SIlvas, former training partners, seem to have a bit of animosity towards each other. Adding further fuel to this fire is Rich Franklin. Franklin, Wanderlei's next opponent at UFC 99, has been doing some of his preparation with Anderson Silva.

Wanderlei has some words for Anderson regarding Franklin...

From FightersOnlyMagazine.com:

By Steve Ficca, FightTicker.com Blogger

Rich Franklin (24-4 MMA, 11-3 UFC) is a fighter who has made a name for himself as a middleweight. Franklin won the UFC middleweight championship in 2005 with a victory over then-champion Evan Tanner. In 2006, 16 months later he would drop the title to pound-for-pound king Anderson Silva, who has defeated him twice. Aside from his fights with Anderson, however, Franklin is unblemished in middleweight in action. Lately, Franklin has taken several fights at light heavyweight. And, it turns out Rich is now training with Silva.

From MMAJunkie.com:

By John Buhl, FightTicker.com blogger

Fast rising heavyweight prospect Cain Velasquez is set to face longtime veteran Heath Herring and Mustapha Al Turk will fight newcomer Todd Duffee in another heavyweight battle at UFC 99 in Cologne, Germany, according to the fight card listed on the promotion's UK-based Web site (props to MMAJunkie.com for first reporting the news).

Rich Franklin and Wanderlei Silva will square off in the main event at a catchweight of 195 pounds.

The other bouts on the card are below:

By Brian Furby, FightTicker.com blogger

MMAWeekly.com is reporting that Dana White has offered an explanation to the Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva match taking place at a catchweight of 195 pounds. Although the UFC does not normally feature catchweight bouts, Franklin/Silva is certainly not the first.

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