Luiz Cane: I want Rich Franklin
Cane was originally believed to be fighting Keith Jardine in April, but those plans changed when “The Dean of Mean”…
Cane was originally believed to be fighting Keith Jardine in April, but those plans changed when “The Dean of Mean” was pulled into a March contest with Jackson. While the 28-year-old Brazilian has no problems catering to the needs of his employer, Cane hopes the UFC will reward him with a big-name fight this fall.
“I work for the UFC, and I will fight whoever they say,” Cane said. “I thought they gave me an excellent fight in Cantwell.
“But a fight that would fit perfectly would be against Rich Franklin. Without a doubt, this would be a fight that I would love to fight, and I am sure the fans would like to see it too.”
Franklin is one of the few marquee names not currently tied to another fight at this time. And after earning a June win over Wanderlei Silva at UFC 99, Franklin could be available in the fall, Cane’s currently targeted return date – provided “Ace” can get a new deal sorted out with the UFC in time to arrange the bout.