Rich Franklin vs. Evan Tanner II
Completed
MMA Bout
June 4, 2005
Jun 4, 2005
W
Franklin defeats Tanner
L
KO/TKO, Doctor Stoppage
3:25 Round 4 of 5, 18:25 Total
Fighter Comparison
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19-1-0
Climbed to 20-1 |
Pro
Record |
31-4-0
Fell to 31-5 |
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| Climbed to 20-1 | Record After Fight | Fell to 31-5 | ||
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Challenger
Middleweight |
Title |
Champion
Middleweight |
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Nation
|
|
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|
Cincinnati
Ohio |
Fights out of
|
Oceanside
California |
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|
30
+7 mos, 4 wks, 2 days |
Age at Fight |
34
+3 mos, 3 wks, 3 days |
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185.0 lbs
(83.9 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
186.0 lbs
(84.4 kgs) |
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6'1"
(186cm) |
Height |
6'0"
(183cm) |
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76.0"
(193cm) |
Reach |
N/A
- |
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| Team Extreme | Gym | Hard Knocks Kickboxing |
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: UFC 53: Heavy Hitters
- Date: Saturday 06.04.2005
- Referee: Herb Dean
- Venue: Boardwalk Hall
- Enclosure: Octagon
- Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
- Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 6 of 8)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
- TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
- Broadcast:
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
- Franklin Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
- Tanner Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
- Title on Line: UFC Middleweight Championship
- Belt Before Fight: Held by Tanner
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