Rich Franklin vs Vitor Belfort UFC 103 main event …
… will be contested at a catchweight of 195 pounds, not 205, according to FollowAce:
“Just found out I will be fighting Vitor at a catch weight of 195 as per his request.”
Makes sense for Belfort. He is eager to pursue his career at middleweight, refusing to fight Gegard Mousasi at 205 pounds, but then reversing course and agreeing in principle to take on Fedor Emelianenko at heavyweight on the Affliction: “Trilogy” card that never materialized. Franklin, a former middleweight champion, on the other hand just competed at 195 pounds in a winning performance against Wanderlei Silva at UFC 99. However, Franklin is making no real progress at light heavyweight since a return to the weight class last year with a technical knockout win over Matt Hamill. Perhaps it’s time to create a new division? For more on Franklin vs. Belfort click here.