Davion Franklin
Davion Franklin ready to take next step among all heavyweight fighters, aims for a busier 2022
Bellator MMA heavyweight Davion Franklin discusses his upcoming fight against Said Sowma at Bellator 274 and his future in 2022.
Davion Franklin is one of the hottest prospects in all of MMA right now, but the JacksonWink product is ready for more. With a career record of 4-0, he has spent his entire career with Bellator MMA and his career trajectory has been that of a rocket in the heavyweight division.
Having three first-round finishes out of his first four fights, Franklin has quickly grabbed attention in the Bellator MMA heavyweight division and he’ll face his biggest test to date when he takes on the 9th-ranked Said Sowma at Bellator 274. Ahead of his matchup against Sowma, Davion Franklin spoke to MyMMANews about the fight in front of him, the career path he’s been on, and his eagerness to be more active in 2022.
A quick glance at the Bellator MMA heavyweight division rankings and you’ll see veteran names who have earned their respective spots, but the back half of the Top-10 features young names, including Davion Franklin. Those ranking placements set the stage for the fight between Franklin and Sowma to serve as a catapult into the Top-5 for the winner, and more so, a new name in the conversation for best heavyweights in the sport.
Knowing that there are critics who will say the level of his opponents is lower than potential future opponents who sit ahead of him, Franklin is ready to use Bellator 274 and opponent Said Sowma as his platform to prove his worth and standing. Not only does “All Day” plan to make a statement to the division, but he foresees a future where he’s considered not just among the best Bellator MMA heavyweights, but among all heavyweights in every major promotion.
Having only fought twice at the age of 26 and 27 years old each year, Davion Franklin is ready to not only rise up the division ladder, but he’s ready to fight more frequently as well. Eager to put everyone on notice, Franklin said he’s ready to “do legendary things” in his career and he looks to begin at Bellator 274.
