Anderson Silva vs. Rich Franklin I

Main Event | UFC Middleweight Championship | 185 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Oct 14, 2006
vs.
KO/TKO 2:59 R1
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Fighter Comparison

18-4-0

Climbed to 19-4
Pro
Record
22-1-0

Fell to 22-2
+185
(Slight Underdog)
Betting Odds
-225
(Moderate Favorite)
Challenger

Middleweight
Title Champion

Middleweight

Brazil
Nation

United States
Curitiba
Parana
Fights out of
Cincinnati
Ohio
31
+6 mos
Age at Fight 32
+1 week, 2 days
185.0 lbs
(83.9 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
185.0 lbs
(83.9 kgs)
6'2"
(188cm)
Height
6'1"
(186cm)
77.5"
(197cm)
Reach
76.0"
(193cm)
N/A Gym Team Extreme

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 64

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 64: Unstoppable
  • Date: Saturday 10.14.2006
  • Referee: John McCarthy
  • Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 8 of 8)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Randy Couture
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Randy Couture
  • Silva Disclosed Pay: $50,000
  • Franklin Disclosed Pay: $21,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Middleweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Franklin
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