Rich Franklin may have not fought since September, but he has not retired.

Moments ago, he left a Twitter update that stated:

"There is an internet rumor that i announced my retirement. Dont believe evrythng u read!!!"

The former middleweight champion's last fight was on Sept. 19, 2009 at UFC 103 where he lost a KO bout to Vitor Belfort. He has stated that he is in no rush to come back, and might take another four months off. Rumors are circling that his comeback might take place in May - which could mean UFC 113 on May 1, 2010, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, or UFC 114 on May 29, 2010, in Las Vegas, NV.

Last month, it was reported that Franklin would face Keith Jardine in a light-heavyweight bout at UFC 110 in Australia. However, Jardine has since been assigned a different opponent for that event - Ryan Bader.

While Franklin does not have a next opponent or event lined up, he will fight in 2010.