Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC 44: Undisputed
Light Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Rich Franklin
United StatesRich Franklin
“Ace”
29-7-0 (1 NC)
RESULT

Rich Franklin def. Edwin DeWees (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 3:35
Edwin DeWees
United StatesEdwin DeWees
“Babyface”
38-17-0 (1 NC)
Friday, September 26, 2003
Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, United States

Rich Franklin defeated Edwin DeWees by TKO in round 1 (3:35) in the Light Heavyweight bout of UFC 44: Undisputed, held Friday, September 26, 2003 at Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas.

Fight stats

Rich Franklin
Edwin DeWees
1
Knockdowns
0
37 of 46
Significant strikes
4 of 6
80%
Sig. strike accuracy
67%
44 of 53
Total strikes
13 of 15
0 of 0
Takedowns
1 of 1
-
Takedown accuracy
100%
0
Submission attempts
1
0
Reversals
0
1:59
Control time
0:35
Significant strikes by target
21 of 30
Head
1 of 2
15 of 15
Body
3 of 4
1 of 1
Leg
0 of 0
3 of 4
Distance
0 of 2
21 of 24
Clinch
4 of 4
13 of 18
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
1
KD
0
37 of 46
Sig. str.
4 of 6
44 of 53
Total str.
13 of 15
0 of 0
Takedowns
1 of 1
0
Sub. att
1
1:59
Ctrl
0:35

Frequently asked questions

Who won Rich Franklin vs Edwin DeWees?

Rich Franklin defeated Edwin DeWees by TKO in round 1 (3:35) in the Light Heavyweight bout of UFC 44: Undisputed, held Friday, September 26, 2003 at Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas.

Referee
Sean Brockmole
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Rich Franklin 63%37% Edwin DeWees

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

29-7-0 (1 NC)
Record
38-17-0 (1 NC)
1790
Power Index rating
1700
0
Win Streak
0
51
Age
44
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
76"
193 cm
Reach
72"
183 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

4.10
SLpM
1.53
44%
Str. Acc.
33%
2.07
SApM
6.19
62%
Str. Def.
39%

Grappling Profile

1.31
TD Avg.
2.18
66%
TD Acc.
66%
63%
TD Def.
0%
0.70
Sub. Avg.
3.30

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Rich Franklin · 2-3
  • L
    Cung Le
    UFC Macao: Franklin vs Le · Nov 10, 2012
    TKO · R1 · 2:17 · Middleweight
  • W
    Wanderlei Silva
    UFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin II · Jun 24, 2012
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Catchweight
  • L
    Forrest Griffin
    UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort · Feb 5, 2011
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Chuck Liddell
    UFC 115: Liddell vs Franklin · Jun 12, 2010
    TKO · R1 · 4:55 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Vitor Belfort
    UFC 103: FRANKLIN vs BELFORT · Sep 19, 2009
    TKO · R1 · 3:02 · Catchweight
Edwin DeWees · 1-4
  • L
    Dale Sopi
    RITC 174 · Oct 11, 2014
    TKO · R1 · 1:54 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Lolohea Mahe
    Maui Fighting Championships · Dec 15, 2012
    TKO · R1 · 1:49 · Heavyweight
  • W
    TBA
    Rage in the Cage · Oct 20, 2012
    TKO
  • L
    Luke Harris
    MFC 33: Collision Course · May 4, 2012
    Submission · R1 · 2:05 · Catchweight
  • L
    Jacen Flynn
    Bully's Fight Night · Jul 22, 2011
    Submission

Career Averages

Based on 20 fights · 3 fights
42.8
Avg sig. strikes
5.0
0.70
Avg takedowns
0.67
1:53
Avg control time
0:39
127
Career high strikes
6
5
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Rich Franklin
Strike target
Edwin DeWees
65%
Head
40%
23%
Body
40%
12%
Leg
20%
Rich Franklin
Strike position
Edwin DeWees
70%
Distance
47%
18%
Clinch
53%
13%
Ground
0%