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Rich Franklin

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United States, Cincinnati, Ohio
Team Extreme
Age: 52
29
Wins
7
Losses
0
DRAWS
Last fight

Loss

Rich FranklinRich Franklin
vs
Cung LeCung Le

KO/TKO (R1 · 2:17)UFC Macao: Franklin vs Le

  • Pro record 29-7-0 (1 NC)
  • UFC record 14-6-0
  • Outside the UFC 15-1-0 (1 NC)
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Fighter Details

Height:
6'1" (185 cm)
Weight:
185 lbs (84 kg)
Reach:
76" (193 cm)
Stance:
Southpaw
DOB:
5th Oct. 1974
Age:
52
Division:
Middleweight
AI Rank:
Unranked

Career Statistics

29-7-0
4.10
Significant Strikes Landed per Min
44%
Significant Striking Accuracy
2.07
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Min
1.3
Average Takedowns per 15 Min
66%
Takedown Accuracy
0.7
Submission Average per 15 Min
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UFC Record Breakdown

14-6UFC Record
KO/TKO (44%)
Sub (5%)
Decision (27%)
Losses (23%)

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy44%
Grappling Efficiency71%
Takedown Defense63%
Cardio & Endurance75%
Fight IQ85%

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rich Franklin's professional MMA record?

Rich Franklin has a professional MMA record of 29-7-0 (wins-losses-draws).

What is Rich Franklin's UFC record?

Rich Franklin's UFC record is 14-6-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 15-1-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.

Who does Rich Franklin fight next?

Rich Franklin does not have a fight currently scheduled.

How old is Rich Franklin?

Rich Franklin is 52 years old, born October 5, 1974.

How tall is Rich Franklin?

Rich Franklin stands 185 cm (6'1") tall, with a 193 cm (76") reach.

Where is Rich Franklin from?

Rich Franklin is from United States.

What is Rich Franklin's nickname?

Rich Franklin is known as "Ace".

When was Rich Franklin's last fight?

Rich Franklin last fought on November 10, 2012 at UFC Macao: Franklin vs Le, losing to Cung Le by KO/TKO in round 1.

What were the scorecards for Rich Franklin vs Wanderlei Silva?

Rich Franklin defeated Wanderlei Silva by unanimous decision at UFC 147: Silva vs Franklin 2 on June 23, 2012. All three judges (Mark Collett, Howard Hughes, Chris Watts) scored the fight 49-46 in Rich Franklin's favor.

What were the scorecards for Rich Franklin vs Forrest Griffin?

Rich Franklin lost to Forrest Griffin by unanimous decision at UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort on February 5, 2011. All three judges (Doug Crosby, Patricia Morse-Jarman, Tony Weeks) scored the fight 29-28 in Forrest Griffin's favor.

Rich Franklin scouting report

Rich Franklin (United States), a middleweight, went 29-7 (1 NC) as a pro and 14-6 in the UFC (15-1 and 1 NC outside it). He debuted at UFC 42: Sudden Impact on April 25, 2003; nine of his 14 UFC wins came by KO/TKO, one by submission and four by decision. Last fight: KO/TKO loss to Cung Le, then 1-1 in the UFC, on November 10, 2012 (UFC Macao: Franklin vs Le).

Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of October 24, 2026); not AI-written.

Rich Franklin vs the middleweight average

Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 20 UFC bouts (3:22:24 of fight time).

StatFranklinDivision averagePercentile
Significant strikes landed per minute4.2856 in 3:22:244.158
Significant strike accuracy43.5%856 of 1,970 landed49.8%13
Significant strikes absorbed per minute2.1415 in 3:22:243.85
Significant strike defense63.4%719 of 1,134 avoided50.5%97
Takedowns per 15 minutes114 in 3:22:241.547
Takedown accuracy63.6%14 of 22 landed40.6%87
Takedown defense64.2%34 of 53 stopped63.8%43
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.22 in 3:22:240.541
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.710 in 3:22:240.578
Control time18.6%37:33 of 3:22:2419.2%59
Average fight time10:0720 bouts10:0256
Height185 cm73″186 cm73.1″
Reach193 cm76″192 cm75.5″
  • Division average and percentile: 79 active middleweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
  • Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.

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UFC fight record

UFC record: 14-6

Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.

  1. LUFC record after this bout: 14-6-0
    Rich Franklin
    Rich Franklin
    vs
    Cung Le
    Cung Le
    Pro record now: 9-3-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0
    KO/TKOR1 2:17UFC Macao: Franklin vs LeNov 10, 2012Result & stats
  2. WUFC record after this bout: 14-5-0
    Rich Franklin
    Rich Franklin
    vs
    Wanderlei Silva
    Wanderlei Silva
    Pro record now: 35-13-1 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 4-6-0
    DECUFC 147: Silva vs Franklin 2Jun 23, 2012Result & stats
  3. LUFC record after this bout: 13-5-0
    Rich Franklin
    Rich Franklin
    vs
    Forrest Griffin
    Forrest Griffin
    Pro record now: 19-7-0UFC record entering: 8-4-0
    DECUFC 126: Silva vs BelfortFeb 5, 2011Result & stats
  4. WUFC record after this bout: 13-4-0
    Rich Franklin
    Rich Franklin
    vs
    Chuck Liddell
    Chuck Liddell
    Pro record now: 21-8-0UFC record entering: 16-6-0
    KO/TKOR1 4:55UFC 115: Liddell vs FranklinJun 12, 2010Result & stats
  5. LUFC record after this bout: 12-4-0
    Rich Franklin
    Rich Franklin
    vs
    Vitor Belfort
    Vitor Belfort
    Pro record now: 26-14-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 7-4-0
    KO/TKOR1 3:02UFC 103: Franklin vs BelfortSep 19, 2009Result & stats
  6. WUFC record after this bout: 12-3-0
    Rich Franklin
    Rich Franklin
    vs
    Wanderlei Silva
    Wanderlei Silva
    Pro record now: 35-13-1 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 2-4-0
    DECUFC 99: The ComebackJun 13, 2009Result & stats
  7. LUFC record after this bout: 11-3-0
    Rich Franklin
    Rich Franklin
    vs
    Dan Henderson
    Dan Henderson
    Pro record now: 32-15-0UFC record entering: 3-2-0
    DECUFC 93: Franklin vs HendersonJan 17, 2009Result & stats
  8. WUFC record after this bout: 11-2-0
    Rich Franklin
    Rich Franklin
    vs
    Matt Hamill
    Matt Hamill
    Pro record now: 12-8-0UFC record entering: 4-1-0
    KO/TKOR3 0:39UFC 88: BreakthroughSep 6, 2008Result & stats
  9. WUFC record after this bout: 10-2-0
    Rich Franklin
    Rich Franklin
    vs
    Travis Lutter
    Travis Lutter
    Pro record now: 10-6-0UFC record entering: 2-3-0
    KO/TKOR2 3:01UFC 83: Serra vs St-Pierre 2Apr 19, 2008Result & stats
  10. LUFC record after this bout: 9-2-0
    Rich Franklin
    Rich Franklin
    vs
    Anderson Silva
    Anderson Silva
    Pro record now: 34-11-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 4-0-0
    KO/TKOR2 1:07UFC 77: Hostile TerritoryOct 20, 2007Result & stats
  11. WUFC record after this bout: 9-1-0
    Rich Franklin
    Rich Franklin
    vs
    Yushin Okami
    Yushin Okami
    Pro record now: 34-12-0UFC record entering: 4-0-0
    DECUFC 72: VictoryJun 16, 2007Result & stats
  12. WUFC record after this bout: 8-1-0
    Rich Franklin
    Rich Franklin
    vs
    Jason MacDonald
    Jason MacDonald
    Pro record now: 25-16-0UFC record entering: 2-0-0
    KO/TKOR2 5:00UFC 68: The UprisingMar 3, 2007Result & stats
  13. LUFC record after this bout: 7-1-0
    Rich Franklin
    Rich Franklin
    vs
    Anderson Silva
    Anderson Silva
    Pro record now: 34-11-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 1-0-0
    KO/TKOR1 2:59UFC 64: UnstoppableOct 14, 2006Result & stats
  14. WUFC record after this bout: 7-0-0
    Rich Franklin
    Rich Franklin
    vs
    David Loiseau
    David Loiseau
    Pro record now: 23-11-0UFC record entering: 4-1-0
    DECUFC 58: USA vs CanadaMar 4, 2006Result & stats
  15. WUFC record after this bout: 6-0-0
    Rich Franklin
    Rich Franklin
    vs
    Nate Quarry
    Nate Quarry
    Pro record now: 12-4-0UFC record entering: 3-0-0
    KO/TKOR1 2:34UFC 56: Full ForceNov 19, 2005Result & stats
  16. WUFC record after this bout: 5-0-0
    Rich Franklin
    Rich Franklin
    vs
    Evan Tanner
    Evan Tanner
    Pro record now: 32-8-0UFC record entering: 10-2-0
    KO/TKOR4 3:25UFC 53: Heavy HittersJun 4, 2005Result & stats
  17. WUFC record after this bout: 4-0-0
    Rich Franklin
    Rich Franklin
    vs
    Ken Shamrock
    Ken Shamrock
    Pro record now: 28-17-2UFC record entering: 6-2-2
    KO/TKOR1 2:42The Ultimate Fighter: Team Couture vs. Team Liddell FinaleApr 9, 2005Result & stats
  18. WUFC record after this bout: 3-0-0
    Rich Franklin
    Rich Franklin
    vs
    Jorge Rivera
    Jorge Rivera
    Pro record now: 20-9-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0
    SUBR3 4:28UFC 50: The War Of '04Oct 22, 2004Result & stats
  19. WUFC record after this bout: 2-0-0
    Rich Franklin
    Rich Franklin
    vs
    Edwin DeWees
    Edwin DeWees
    Pro record now: 38-17-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    KO/TKOR1 3:35UFC 44: UndisputedSep 26, 2003Result & stats
  20. WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0
    Rich Franklin
    Rich Franklin
    vs
    Evan Tanner
    Evan Tanner
    Pro record now: 32-8-0UFC record entering: 6-1-0
    KO/TKOR1 2:40UFC 42: Sudden ImpactApr 25, 2003Result & stats

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