Rich Franklin
United StatesLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Rich Franklin holds a professional MMA record of 29-7-0. Rich Franklin has won 29 fights: 19 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 5 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Rich Franklin lands 4.10 significant strikes per minute with 44% accuracy and averages 1.31 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: November 11, 2012. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 6'1"185 cm
- Weight
- 185 lbs84 kg
- Reach
- 76"193 cm
- Stance
- Southpaw
- DOB
- 1974-10-05
- Age
- 51
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2019Announced April 2019, inducted at the ceremony in Las Vegas on 5 July 2019; 16th Pioneer-era inductee.
- 2014Black belt · BJJ · Jorge Gurgel
- 2005UFC Middleweight Championship · UFC
- Induction year not sourced.
- Amateur MMA 1-1 · Record
- University of Cincinnati · N/a · 1990s
- Started in Karate
- Started in MMA
Camp
- Harrison Okinawan Karate Dojo · Harrison, Ohio, US Former
- Team Extreme / JG MMA and Fitness Academy · Cincinnati, US Former
- AMC Pankration · Woodinville, Washington, US Former
- Evolve MMA · Singapore Former
Coaches
- Bill George · Head coach
- Steve Rafferty · Head coach
- Jorge Gurgel · Grappling coach
- Matt Hume · Head coach
- Neal Rowe · Striking coach
- Rob Radford · Boxing coach
- Joel Jamieson · S&C coach
- John Cross · Cornerman
Background
A UFC Hall of Famer and former high school math teacher, Rich Franklin was one of the dominant middleweight champions of the mid-2000s and a pioneer of MMA's mainstream breakthrough. The southpaw's technical striking and exceptional cardio let him set a pace few fighters of his era could survive.
Fight DNA
Complete FighterUFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (19 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Rich Franklin sits in the top 25.
- #4 Longest fights, Catchweight25:00
- #4 Most title fight wins, Middleweight3
- #7 Best significant strike defence, Light Heavyweight65.6%
- #12 Best striking differential, Middleweight2.39
- #12 Best striking differential, Light Heavyweight2.15
- #18 Most significant strikes in a fight, Catchweight122
- #20 Most knockouts9
- #21 Most knockdowns, Middleweight6
- #3 Longest fights, Catchweight25:00
- #4 Most title fight wins, Middleweight3
- #6 Best significant strike defence, Light Heavyweight65.6%
- #6 Best striking differential, Middleweight2.39
- #7 Best striking differential, Light Heavyweight2.15
- #9 Most significant strikes in a fight, Catchweight122
- #19 Most knockouts9
- #20 Most knockdowns, Middleweight6
Bonus résumé
Rich Franklin has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.
- ★ FOTNvs Wanderlei Silva · UFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin IIJun 23, 2012
- ★ KOTNvs Chuck Liddell · UFC 115: Liddell vs FranklinJun 12, 2010
- ★ FOTNvs Wanderlei Silva · UFC 99: THE COMEBACKJun 13, 2009
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 2 pre-2012 awards are not priced · amounts varied per event.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Rich Franklin earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSvs Cung LeUFCUFC Macao: Franklin vs Le· Nov 11, 2012· Middleweight· 29-7 vs 9-2TKOR1 · 2:17
- WINUFCUFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin II· Jun 23, 2012· Catchweight· 29-6 vs 34-12-1FOTNUDR5 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 126: Silva vs Belfort· Feb 5, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 28-6 vs 18-6UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 115: Liddell vs Franklin· Jun 12, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 28-5 vs 22-8KOTNTKOR1 · 4:55
- LOSSUFCUFC 103: FRANKLIN vs BELFORT· Sep 19, 2009· Catchweight· 27-5 vs 19-8TKOR1 · 3:02
- WINUFCUFC 99: THE COMEBACK· Jun 13, 2009· Catchweight· 27-4 vs 32-10-1FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 93: FRANKLIN vs HENDERSON· Jan 17, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 26-4 vs 24-7SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Matt HamillUFCUFC 88: BREAKTHROUGH· Sep 6, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 26-3 vs 4-2TKOR3 · 0:39
- WINUFCUFC 83: SERRA vs ST-PIERRE 2· Apr 19, 2008· Middleweight· 25-3 vs 9-5TKOR2 · 3:01
- LOSSUFCUFC 77: HOSTILE TERRITORY· Oct 20, 2007· Middleweight· 24-3 vs 22-4TKOR2 · 1:07
- WINvs Yushin OkamiUFCUFC 72: VICTORY· Jun 16, 2007· Middleweight· 24-2 vs 21-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 68: THE UPRISING· Mar 3, 2007· Middleweight· 23-2 vs 18-8TKOR2 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 64: UNSTOPPABLE· Oct 14, 2006· Middleweight· 22-2 vs 19-4TKOR1 · 2:59
- WINUFCUFC 58: USA vs. Canada· Mar 4, 2006· Middleweight· 22-1 vs 14-5UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 56: Full Force· Nov 19, 2005· Middleweight· 21-1 vs 9-2TKOR1 · 2:34
- WINUFCUFC 53: Heavy Hitters· Jun 4, 2005· Middleweight· 20-1 vs 31-5TKOR4 · 3:25
- WINvs Ken ShamrockUFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Couture vs. Team Liddell Finale· Apr 9, 2005· Light Heavyweight· 19-1 vs 26-9-2TKOR1 · 2:42
- WINvs Curtis StoutSuperbrawl 38· Dec 12, 2004· Light Heavyweight· 18-1 vs 7-6-1TKOR2 · 1:28
- WINvs Jorge RiveraUFCUFC 50: The War of 04· Oct 22, 2004· Middleweight· 17-1 vs 9-3SUBR3 · 4:28
- WINvs TBAAlaska Fighting Championship· Jul 14, 2004· 16-1SUB
- WINvs Leo SylvestSuperbrawl 35· Apr 16, 2004· Light Heavyweight· 15-1 vs 6-13TKOR1 · 1:13
- LOSSInoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2003· Dec 31, 2003· Heavyweight· 14-1 vs 3-0TKOR2 · 1:03
- WINvs Edwin DeWeesUFCUFC 44: Undisputed· Sep 26, 2003· Light Heavyweight· 14-0 vs 28-7TKOR1 · 3:35
- WINvs Roberto RamirezBattleground Fight Night 1· Jul 19, 2003· Light Heavyweight· 13-0 vs 2-10TKOR1 · 0:10
- WINvs Evan TannerUFCUFC 42: Sudden Impact· Apr 25, 2003· Light Heavyweight· 12-0 vs 27-4TKOR1 · 2:40
- WINvs Antony ReaSuperbrawl 26· Sep 17, 2002· Light Heavyweight· 11-0 vs 3-1TKOR1 · 2:46
- WINvs Yan PellerinTKO Major League MMA· Jun 15, 2002· 10-0 vs 1-2SUB
- WINNevada Regional· Nov 3, 2001· 9-0 vs 3-2SUB
- WINvs Dennis ReedExtreme Challenge Trials· Aug 25, 2001· Heavyweight· 8-0 vs 33-27-1TKOR1 · 1:38
- WINvs Chris SeifertExtreme Challenge 41· Jul 13, 2001· Light Heavyweight· 7-0 vs 4-3TKOR2 · 1:45
- WINFighting Network RINGS· Mar 17, 2001· 6-0 vs 86-31-6TKO
- NCvs Aaron BrinkIFC: Warriors Challenge 11· Jan 13, 2001· Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 8-4NC
- WINvs Dennis ReedExtreme Challenge· Jun 29, 2000· 5-0 vs 26-21-1SUB
- WINvs Gary MyersWorld Extreme Fighting· May 13, 2000· 4-0 vs 8-6-1TKO
- WINvs Rob SmithExtreme Challenge· Mar 24, 2000· 3-0 vs 1-2TKO
- WINvs TBAExtreme Challenge· Oct 4, 1999· 2-0SUB
- WINvs TBAWorld Extreme Fighting· Jun 19, 1999· 1-0TKO
- LOSSvs Mike McCormickOhio Regional· Jun 25, 1999· 0-1 vs 1-0TKO
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1811▼22
- Peak
- 1897Mar 4, 2006
- Rated fights
- 33
Frequently asked questions
When does Rich Franklin fight next?
Rich Franklin has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Rich Franklin's record?
Rich Franklin's professional MMA record is 29-7-0.
Who is Rich Franklin fighting next?
Rich Franklin's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Rich Franklin fight last?
Rich Franklin most recently fought Cung Le at UFC Macao: Franklin vs Le on Sunday, November 11, 2012, LOSS (TKO).
What weight class does Rich Franklin fight in?
Rich Franklin fights at Middleweight.
How many knockouts does Rich Franklin have?
Rich Franklin has 19 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Rich Franklin won?
Rich Franklin has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night, 1× KO of the Night.
How tall is Rich Franklin?
Rich Franklin is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.
How much does Rich Franklin weigh?
Rich Franklin weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).
What is Rich Franklin's reach?
Rich Franklin has a reach of 76" (193 cm).
How old is Rich Franklin?
Rich Franklin is 51 years old (born Oct 5, 1974).
Where is Rich Franklin from?
Rich Franklin is from United States.