Rich Franklin vs. Evan Tanner I

Main Card | Light Heavyweight · 205 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Apr 25, 2003
W
Franklin defeats Tanner
L
KO/TKO, Punches 2:40 Round 1 of 3
vs.
KO/TKO 2:40 R1
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Fighter Comparison

11-0-0

Climbed to 12-0
Pro
Record
27-3-0

Fell to 27-4
+160
(Slight Underdog)
Betting Odds
-200
(Moderate Favorite)

United States
Nation

United States
Cincinnati
Ohio
Fights out of
Oceanside
California
28
+6 mos, 2 wks, 6 days
Age at Fight 32
+2 mos, 2 wks
204.0 lbs
(92.5 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
199.0 lbs
(90.3 kgs)
6'1"
(186cm)
Height
6'0"
(183cm)
76.0"
(193cm)
Reach
N/A
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Team Extreme Gym Hard Knocks Kickboxing

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 42

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 42: Sudden Impact
  • Date: Friday 04.25.2003
  • Referee: Larry Landless
  • Venue: American Airlines Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Miami, Florida, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 4 of 8)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Joe Rogan, Phil Baroni
  • Broadcast:
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Lisa Dergan
  • Franklin Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Tanner Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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