Fighter details| Name | Rich Franklin |
| Nickname | Ace |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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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
19
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 51.35% of the fights were recovered.
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| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Al Iaquinta Raging | 14-7 |
| Martin Kampmann Hitman | 20-7 |
| Kyoji Horiguchi | 36-5 |
| Vinicius Oliveira Lok Dog | 23-4 |
| Jacobe Smith | 11-0 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Marcos Rodrigues dos Santos Babuino | 35-14 |
| Arthur Cesar Jacintho Gogo | 22-8 |
| Kelly Kobold-Schmitz Machine Gun | 20-3 |
| Alfie Davis The Axe Man | 17-4 |
| Christian Jungwirth Stabil | 15-8 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Jailton Almeida Malhadinho | 22-5 |
| Costello van Steenis The Spaniard | 14-3 |
| Amanda Ribas | 12-7 |
| Marvin Vettori The Italian Dream | 19-9 |
| Brunno Ferreira The Hulk | 15-2 |
| Chris Weidman The All-American | 16-8 |
| Rickson Gracie | 11-0 |
| Michael Page Venom | 24-3 |
| Cristian Quinonez El Nino Problema | 18-5 |
| Martin Buday Badys | 16-2 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Gerald Meerschaert GM3 | 37-21 |
| Nursulton Ruziboev Black | 36-9 |
| Wanderlei Silva The Axe Murderer | 35-14 |
| Anderson Silva The Spider | 34-11 |
| Hector Lombard Lightning | 34-11 |
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