Wanderlei Silva vs. Rich Franklin
Completed
MMA Bout
June 13, 2009
Jun 13, 2009
W
Franklin defeats Silva
L
Decision, Unanimous
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
Fighter Comparison
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26-4-0
Climbed to 27-4 |
Pro
Record |
32-9-1
Fell to 32-10-1 |
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| Climbed to 27-4 | Record After Fight | Fell to 32-10-1 | ||
|
-156
(Slight Favorite) |
Betting Odds |
+132
(Slight Underdog) |
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Nation
|
|
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|
Cincinnati
Ohio |
Fights out of
|
Las Vegas
Nevada |
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|
34
+8 mos, 1 week, 1 day |
Age at Fight |
32
+11 mos, 1 week, 3 days |
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|
194.0 lbs
(88.0 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
194.0 lbs
(88.0 kgs) |
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6'1"
(186cm) |
Height |
5'11"
(181cm) |
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|
76.0"
(193cm) |
Reach |
74.0"
(188cm) |
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| Cypress Hill - Rock Superstar | Walkout Music | Darude - Sandstorm | ||
| Team Extreme | Gym | Wand Fight Team |
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: UFC 99: The Comeback
- Date: Saturday 06.13.2009
- Referee: Mario Yamasaki
- Venue: Lanxess Arena
- Enclosure: Octagon
- Location: Cologne, Germany
- Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 12 of 12)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 195 lbs (88.5 kg)
- TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
- Silva Disclosed Pay: $60,000
- Franklin Disclosed Pay: $60,000
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Videos & Highlights
Highlight | Silva vs. Franklin UFC 99 Highlight Video by Machinemen
MMA underground highlight maker Machinemen looks at Wanderlei Silva vs. Rich Franklin from UFC 99 in Germany.
Misc | Silva vs. Franklin Rock Paper Scissors Championship Video
Yes, we're serious. Someone captured this video of Wanderlei Silva vs. Rich Franklin in an official Rock Paper Scissors war and posted it. The world is better off for it.
Event Discussion
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