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Friday, August 7th, 2009
Let Rich know that his faith based approach to battle is inspiring and he is the sole reason I became a UFC fan.
In the 2nd TUF season as he and Matt Hughes enter the fighters house to mingle with them before picking teams the next day, the scene may have been edited, but what I saw was Rich glance in a room and saw several of the fighters engaged in a Bible study. His eyes widened and he made a straight line to mingle with these men and several times he is shown quoting scripture even though he does not have a Bible in his hand and also giving perspective to the order of events the men were discussing. Since that episode I have been a huge Rich Franklin fan and UFC fan and I pray he is able to continue in this sport for a long time.
Rich, we may not be able to change the whole World (capital W), but we CAN impact and change our own world (small w). Your world has become larger with your fame so you will impact more people. I pray that you will simply continue to follow our Lord and do the right thing. Role model or not.
Good Luck in your future battles and God bless you and your organization.
Bruce Pearson
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Friday, August 7th, 2009
This is a good one, but I feel the need to comment…
Being a role model is a great accomplishment. I am one too so I understand the fears of messing up and affecting a person’s life, but also it sends a message that you are only human… and life is not always perfect.
You are a role model because you have shown heart! -Cindy Ronto
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Friday, July 17th, 2009
I just wanted to E-mail you and thank you for putting out Rich’s Equations, they truly inspire me.. I was reading “My Most Dangerous Opponent”, which was the biggest one that’s made an impact on me, I always read it when I’m feelin’ a bit down. So I woke up this A.M to go train, and I didn’t want to, and the quote that kept revolving in my mind was “Some days, when I’m worn out, I feel it’d be a lot easier to just passively let outside forces control my existence. Then I think about it again and I say to myself “No, I don’t think so.” Something so simple to you guys; could make a big difference in an individual’s life. I just wanted to thank you -Eric
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Friday, July 10th, 2009
Great read Rich.
The sport needs more level headed guys like you. You truly represent the sport well. It is athletes like you that are going to get this sport legalized in every state.
Keep up the great work my friend.
‘Ace’ Uliski
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Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
Rich, et. al.:
ON TATTOOS FOR CHRISTIANS
I’m a member of Black Belts of the Faith, International and for my 40th birthday considered getting our “emblem” tattooed somewhere.
Coming straight out of the Old Testament in Leviticus, we are NOT to tattoo, or cut, our bodies in reverence to being made “in God’s image”.
But there are two problems with this; one, Leviticus is a “book of rules” intended for the young, Jewish nation. In fact, the prior verse about tattooing is to “not cut the hair off the sides of your heads”. O.K., but I’m not a Hasidic Jew. Number two, the entire OT is balanced by the GRACE offered in the New Testament. I don’t live under RULES, I live under the GRACE provided me by a risen Christ.
So, in short, my SOUL belongs to God and I am his instrument. My BODY is my vessel while I’m here on earth temporarily.
So I got my faith tattoo on my left (leading) shoulder, an everyone I fight asks me about it. It plainly says “Holy Bible” on the picture of the Bible within the group’s triangle, and it helps me witness! If someone compliments me on my technique, I’m quick to say “by the Grace of God, dude!” If anyone says to me, “Wow, you’re still pretty strong!” I say, “Do you want to know about REAL strength? Do you know what Christ did for you?”
It’s awesome.
Brad Barlow
Newbury Park, CA
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Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
Rich! I’ve loved watching you fight for sometime now. I’m a regular viewer of your website. Your Franklin Equation “My Most Dangerous Opponent” truly inspired me to begin training again about 6 months ago. My life has been different ever since I read that. I’m working out 6 days a week. I feel healthier and happier.
I am writing you right now now because of your hit and run on tattoos. I am 23 years old and recently got my first tattoo less than two weeks ago. Like you I am a christian. Like you I was unsure if I could ever want something on my body forever. However I came across the biblical verse on your site sometime ago and it really sank deep with me. Working in law enforcement I truly believe I am at war, which is waged through me personally, and ultimately inspired by God. After a lot of thinking and much debate I had an image in my mind drawn up at the local tattoo shop. A week later I have it inked on my. It is my only tattoo, and I doubt I will ever get anything else. I couldn’t be happier with how it looks. Thanks again for everything Rich. You are the prime example of a prestigious fighter both on and off the mat. – Philip Poirier
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Monday, June 29th, 2009
Good morning Beth,
I wanted to congratulate Rich on his ‘hard earned victory’ over Wanderlei Silva. After all the hard work of training is done, it must be very rewarding to get the win. Especially over another accomplished fighter in Silva. And also the hard work of those closest and around him who keep the machine going. They too deserve alot of credit. Hopefully, now you and Rich can have some time to sit back, relax, eat, drink, be merry and enjoy some quiet family time. It probably won’t be too long before the next thing comes.
Anyway, GREAT JOB Rich!
Take care and have a great day!
Mike S.
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Friday, June 26th, 2009
Hello Mr. and Mrs. Franklin,
I’ve been a long time fan of Mr. Franklin, his fights and thoughts are inspiring. I work with youth in foster care, and they have to fight against so much, bad family decisions, a crappy past, instability in their home life, and so much more that most of us take for granted. I’m always even more motivated to serve them when I get a hit and run or Equation in the email.
Great fight against Mr. Silva, that was an instant classic Also, great work as a talking head on ESPN yesterday.
Ever Striving
Aaron
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
Hi, i wrote a while earlier in regard to a question about brain injury and mma. I was curious if rich thinks that being a mma fighter can lead to potential brain injury in the future, such as parkinsons or things of this nature..I train in BJJ and muay thai and have always wondered if top level fighters ponder this thought..and also, beth franklin is one of the most beautiful women i have ever seen…no joke..lol.
Mike Larkin
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Thursday, June 18th, 2009
I’m just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy watching Mr. Franklin fight and that the respect he always shows is wonderful to see. I wish more fighters showed as much class and respect as Mr. Franklin does, it would make the sport raise to a new level if they did!
Sincerely, Troy Pettyjohn
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