The next Coach of TUF will be...

[J]

Former UFC Middleweight Champion Rich Franklin confirms to AOL Fanhouse that the winner of the UFC 93 main event between Dan Henderson and Rich Franklin will be the opposing coach of Michael Bisping on the ninth seaon of The Ultimate Fighter:

“I have not personally spoken to Dana, the UFC or any of the production people about [TUF 9]. Six weeks in Vegas, I’ve gotten to the point where I could care less for staying in Vegas for that period of time. It’s time away from my family and time away from doing the things I can do to make money. The show doesn’t pay very well. But anything the UFC asks me to do, I’m always on board for. I guess they would more than likely - whoever, between Dan and I wins - they’d do that fight at 185 pounds. How that makes sense to me I’m not sure, but I take it one fight at a time. So if the UFC comes to me and says, ‘We’re doing the Bisping fight at 185 pounds,’ then it is what it is.â€

As great a fight as Rich Franklin and Michael Bisping could likely have together, and keep in mind this is even if Franklin can get past Henderson on January 17th, it's could lead down a road that really goes no where. No one, including Franklin based on that quote, want to see him back at Middleweight. Franklin is a dangerous opponent for Bisping and with a loss it kills Bisping's momentum and proposes Anderson Silva vs. Rich Franklin 3.

Alot more than one may initially think is on the line in the main event of UFC 93. Don't miss it.

Winner of Franklin/Hinderson. Sounds good to me. Either of them seems like they would make a good coach. I'll be rooting for Franklin myself.

 

[McLovin]

Wow what an announcement. Having a British Fighter as a TUF Coach really shows the development of UK Fighters in MMA, which I am particulary pleased about considering I'm a Brit myself.

 

[xtremebadass]

I personally want Franklin to win. He is one fighter that I try to get into, but always lose interest. I think more exposure on TUF would be good for Franklin. He is already almost a legend in the game, but for some reason you don't see him enough. I can't see Hendo coaching TUF anyways lol.

 

[Wrestling Station]

^its just because he was used to be a teacher and these days nobody really gives much attention to their teachers. lol

But I think he is a good coach, and that will be a good addition to the new season.

 

[Christian]

are you serious dan henderson is going to fuck franklin up.

 

[J]

Highly doubt it man. I think this one i going to Franklin. Not in a first round KO, as it will probably be close. But Franklin is still coming out on top.