The Mental Game: Rich Franklin

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The Mental Game
Rich Franklin Talks About the Unseen Side of MMA
by Jatinder Dhoot

After winning all four of his Ultimate Fighting Championship bouts and defeating Ken Shamrock in the first live televised mixed-martial arts event in North America in April 2005, Rich Franklin is a big shot in the MMA world. With a master's degree in education and a bachelor's in mathematics, the math-teacher-turned-mixed-martial-artist is a thinking man's fighter. In this exclusive interview, he reveals the secrets of mastering the mental component of combat.
â€â€￾J.D.

Blackbelt interview with Rich Franklin