About Rich Franklin

Rich Franklin may be a simple Mid-western guy, but to anyone who knows him well, he's a force of nature. A former math teacher turned mixed martial arts (MMA) champion, Franklin has competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship for nearly twelve years and is one of the sport's most recognizable faces.

Since putting his career on hold, Franklin joined the Singapore-based mixed martial arts organization ONE Championship in July 2014 as a Vice President. He serves as a spokesperson throughout Asia ...