I think there are still a few fights left for Franklin before he should consider moving up. I think Henderson, Maia, Leben - and after his recent impressive performance - Bisping, would be matches I'd like to see Rich in.
It all depends on his mind-set though. I really don't see him holding the belt again, aslong as Silva is around - So it really depends whether he is content to be known as the number 2 Middleweight, and to cement his reputation as that, or does he always strive to be number one - In which case he might want to move up in an attempt to regain a title... Although I really don't see him holding the LHW belt either; Rampage, Chuck, Shogun and Wanderlei are fights I don't see him winning. although there are several fights I'd like to see him in at 205... Thiago Silva, Griffin, Jardine, Machida etc.
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