Fighter details| Name | Rich Franklin (Men) |
| Nickname | Ace |
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| Date of birth | Oct 5, 1974 (51 years old) |
| Weight class | Middleweight |
| Organization | UFC |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Fighter bioRich Franklin "Ace" – General Profile
Rich “Ace” Franklin is an American mixed martial artist and former UFC champion known for his intelligence, professionalism, and well-rounded skill set. Before becoming a star in MMA, Franklin worked as a high school math teacher, a story that helped build his reputation as one of the sport’s most respected and approachable athletes. His success and clean-cut persona made him a key figure during the UFC’s mid-2000s expansion.
MMA Career
Franklin competed in the UFC’s middleweight and light heavyweight divisions, earning significant victories over elite opponents. He became UFC Middleweight Champion and defended the title before eventually facing some of the sport’s biggest names. His versatility and technical approach kept him competitive throughout a long career, and he later became a prominent ambassador for MMA after his active fighting days.
Fighting Style
Rich Franklin is known for his balanced, strategic style. He combines southpaw striking, strong kickboxing fundamentals, and effective clinch work with solid submission grappling. His adaptability allowed him to adjust to many different types of opponents, while his pace, toughness, and technical precision made him a constant threat in any fight.
Fights
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Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 54.05% of the fights were recovered.
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| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Dan Henderson Hendo | 32-15 |
| Rodolfo Vieira The Black Belt Hunter | 11-5 |
| Edson Barboza | 24-15 |
| Esteban Ribovics El Gringo | 16-3 |
| Diego Ferreira | 20-7 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Josinaldo Silva Naldo Silva | 29-7 |
| Hermes Franca | 26-20 |
| Wataru Miki | 23-14 |
| Eder de Souza Bambu | 19-11 |
| Ben Davis The Immortal | 18-8 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Chael Sonnen | 31-17 |
| Renato Carneiro Money Moicano | 21-7 |
| Jacobe Smith Cobe | 12-0 |
| Paddy Pimblett The Baddy | 24-4 |
| Julianna Peña The Venezuelan Vixen | 12-6 |
| Jovan Leka | 14-2 |
| Frank Shamrock The Legend | 23-10 |
| Don Frye The Predator | 20-9 |
| Ethyn Ewing The Professor Finesser | 10-2 |
| Bogdan Grad The Unleashed | 15-4 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Gerald Meerschaert GM3 | 37-22 |
| Nursulton Ruziboev Black | 37-9 |
| Wanderlei Silva The Axe Murderer | 35-14 |
| Anderson Silva The Spider | 34-11 |
| Hector Lombard Lightning | 34-11 |
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