Franklin should leave the UFC
I see Franklin/Hendo as the only fight left for Franklin. But even that doesn't do much for me. I think it would be better for Franklin to go to another fight org. He might be making good money in the UFC, but on a personal level I think he is done in the UFC(with Silva at the top that is).
I dunno, it's a tough sell, but if could become the champ in another org, I think it'd be better for his career and self esteem. I'm not 100% with this opinion, so feel free to disagree.
I think that this analogy fits: Franklin and Silva are both QBs on a superbowl-winning team. Silva is the starter and Franklin the backup. Silva is healthy, a full-time starter and very good. Should Franklin stick around on this championship team on the bench or should he move to another less sucessful team and lend his talents there (possibly raising them to bowl contention)?
Also, leaving the UFC at this point in his career is no way cowardly. He is still young and his only losses have been to Silva (the current champ) and Machida (who is still undefeated!).
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