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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.

Rich Franklin losses

Over 13 years as a professional, Rich Franklin has compiled a 29-7 (25) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. He has seven losses against six different opponents, two of them in title fights.

  1. 7. Rich Franklin loses to Cung Le via KO

    On November 10, 2012 Rich Franklin faced Cung Le in a middleweight bout. Franklin was 38 years old with a record of 29-6, and Le was 40 with a record of 8-2. Both Franklin and Le were coming off a win. Le stopped Franklin via KO in the 1st round.

  2. 6. Rich Franklin loses to Forrest Griffin via unanimous decision

    On February 5, 2011 Rich Franklin faced Forrest Griffin in a light heavyweight bout. Franklin was 36 years old with a record of 28-5, and Griffin was 31 with a record of 17-6. Both Franklin and Griffin were coming off a win. Franklin lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Griffin.

  3. 5. Rich Franklin loses to Vitor Belfort via KO

    On September 19, 2009 Rich Franklin faced Vitor Belfort in a light heavyweight bout. Franklin was 34 years old with a record of 27-4, and Belfort was 32 with a record of 18-8. Franklin was coming off a win and Belfort was on a 4-fight winning streak. Belfort stopped Franklin via TKO in the 1st round.

  4. 4. 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.

  5. 3. Rich Franklin loses to Anderson Silva in their 2nd fight via KO

    On October 20, 2007 Rich Franklin fought Anderson Silva for the UFC middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Franklin was 33 years old with a record of 24-2, and Silva was 32 with a record of 21-4. Franklin was on a 2-fight winning streak and Silva was on a 5-fight winning streak. Silva stopped Franklin via TKO in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.

  6. 2. Rich Franklin loses to Anderson Silva via KO

    On October 14, 2006 Rich Franklin defended his UFC middleweight title against Anderson Silva. Franklin was 32 years old with a record of 22-1, and Silva was 31 with a record of 18-4. Franklin was on a 8-fight winning streak and Silva was on a 2-fight winning streak. Silva stopped Franklin via KO in the 1st round. Lost the title.

  7. 1. Rich Franklin loses to Lyoto Machida via KO

    On December 31, 2003 Rich Franklin faced Lyoto Machida in a heavyweight bout. Franklin was 29 years old with a record of 14-0, and Machida was 25 with a record of 2-0. Franklin was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak and Machida was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Machida stopped Franklin via TKO in the 2nd round.