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Rich Franklin

Rich Franklin

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MMA record: 29-7, 1 NC (25)
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Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.

Best fights of Rich Franklin

Over 13 years as a professional, Rich Franklin has compiled a 29-7 (25) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.

  1. 1. Rich Franklin KOs Evan Tanner in their 2nd fight

    On June 4, 2005 Rich Franklin fought Evan Tanner for the UFC middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Franklin was 30 years old with a record of 19-1, and Tanner was 34 with a record of 31-4. Franklin was on a 5-fight winning streak and Tanner was on a 4-fight winning streak. Franklin stopped Evan Tanner via TKO in the 4th round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.

  2. 2. Rich Franklin KOs Evan Tanner

    On April 25, 2003 Rich Franklin faced Evan Tanner in a light heavyweight bout. Franklin was 28 years old with a record of 11-0, and Tanner was 32 with a record of 27-3. Franklin was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Tanner was on a 4-fight winning streak. Franklin stopped Evan Tanner via TKO in the 1st round.

  3. 3. Rich Franklin KOs Travis Fulton

    On March 17, 2001 Rich Franklin faced Travis Fulton in a light heavyweight bout. Franklin was 26 years old with a record of 5-0, and Fulton was 23 with a record of 86-30-6. Fulton was on a 3-fight winning streak. Franklin stopped Travis Fulton via TKO in the 1st round.

  4. 4. Rich Franklin defeats David Loiseau

    On March 4, 2006 Rich Franklin defended his UFC middleweight title against David Loiseau. Franklin was 31 years old with a record of 21-1, and Loiseau was 26 with a record of 14-4. Franklin was on a 7-fight winning streak and Loiseau was on a 5-fight winning streak. Franklin won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.

  5. 5. Rich Franklin KOs Nate Quarry

    On November 19, 2005 Rich Franklin defended his UFC middleweight title against Nate Quarry. Franklin was 31 years old with a record of 20-1, and Quarry was 33 with a record of 8-1. Franklin was on a 6-fight winning streak and Quarry was on a 4-fight winning streak. Franklin stopped Nate Quarry via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.

  6. 6. Rich Franklin defeats Wanderlei Silva in their 2nd fight

    On June 23, 2012 Rich Franklin faced Wanderlei Silva in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Franklin was 37 years old with a record of 28-6, and Silva was 35 with a record of 34-11-1. Franklin was coming off a loss, while Silva was coming off a win. Franklin won via unanimous decision.

  7. 7. Rich Franklin defeats Yushin Okami

    On June 16, 2007 Rich Franklin faced Yushin Okami in a middleweight bout. Franklin was 32 years old with a record of 23-2, and Okami was 25 with a record of 21-3. Franklin was coming off a win and Okami was on a 6-fight winning streak. Franklin won via unanimous decision.

  8. 8. Rich Franklin defeats Wanderlei Silva

    On June 13, 2009 Rich Franklin faced Wanderlei Silva in a light heavyweight bout. Franklin was 34 years old with a record of 26-4, and Silva was 32 with a record of 32-9-1. Both Franklin and Silva were coming off a loss. Franklin won via unanimous decision.

  9. 9. Rich Franklin loses to Dan Henderson via split decision

    On January 17, 2009 Rich Franklin faced Dan Henderson in a light heavyweight bout. Franklin was 34 years old with a record of 26-3, and Henderson was 38 with a record of 23-7. Franklin was on a 2-fight winning streak and Henderson was coming off a win. Franklin lost via split decision. Went the distance with Henderson.

  10. 10. Rich Franklin KOs Edwin Dewees

    On September 26, 2003 Rich Franklin faced Edwin Dewees in a light heavyweight bout. Franklin was 28 years old with a record of 13-0, and Dewees was 21 with a record of 29-6. Franklin was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Dewees was on a 5-fight winning streak. Franklin stopped Edwin Dewees via TKO in the 1st round.