Update on Rich Franklin

tripwicked · #1 (**permalink**) 10-18-2006, 11:08 PM

just posted on his website:

For all of you who are concerned about Rich's injuries, here is what we know so far. His nose was reset in the locker room right after the fight. A few days later, after meeting with the Doctor, it was decided that he would need surgery on his nose. He had his blood work done on 10/18, his surgery is scheduled for 10/19 and then he will have a post-op visit on 10/23 to make sure everything is okay. Rich and his team appreciate all the support from his fans, and we will continue to update you as we get new information.

leelandk · #2 (**permalink**) 10-18-2006, 11:14 PM

I think that update on franklin's site deserves a big fat "no shit." we all knew he would have to have surgery on that nose. it was hanging off the side of his face for cripes sake.

tripwicked · #3 (**permalink**) 10-18-2006, 11:16 PM

Yeah, I was hoping it would be in a lot more detail. I'm sure they will post post-op pictures soon after the surgery.

If you've never been to his site, there are some great pics on there from after the franklin/crow fight with them both hanging out in the hospital.

guessing we won't see any franklin/silva hospital pics.

leelandk · #4 (**permalink**) 10-18-2006, 11:29 PM

Yeah, I saw this morning they would have the injury update later, decent fight pics of a few of his fights too

Dork8503 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-18-2006, 11:33 PM

his nose was horrible, andersons knees were horrible.

Howie · #6 (**permalink**) 10-18-2006, 11:34 PM

definately wont see ne of them in the hospital. why the fuck would silva need to go lol

Kewl144 · #7 (**permalink**) 10-19-2006, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Howie3045

why the fuck would silva need to go lol

he might have hurt his knee?

killerinstinct · #8 (**permalink**) 10-19-2006, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by leelandk69

I think that update on franklin's site deserves a big fat "no shit." we all knew he would have to have surgery on that nose. it was hanging off the side of his face for cripes sake.

lol-good point.

dagreat1 · #9 (**permalink**) 10-19-2006, 02:15 AM

I am surprised he did not have any busted ribs, he ate 20+ brutal knees to the body.

baba · #10 (**permalink**) 10-19-2006, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dagreat1

I am surprised he did not have any busted ribs, he ate 20+ brutal knees to the body.

I was thinking the exact same thing. I was worried a busted rib might have punctured a lung just by the look of bewilderment on his face. Silva is lethal, no doubt. I hope Rich recovers and comes back -- he's a likeable character and a good fighter.