Evan Tanner vs Rich Franklin
Result, odds and stats · Middleweight · 5 rounds
Sat, Jun 4, 2005
Middleweight
Record
31-4
UFC
10-2
Age
34
Height
6'0"
Reach
74"
Stance
Orthodox
Record and age going into this fight.
Fight history and price record → Closing line
No closing line on record for this fight.
Light Heavyweight
Record
19-1
UFC
4-0
Age
30
Height
6'1"
Reach
76"
Stance
Southpaw
Record and age going into this fight.
Fight history and price record → Fight stats
Evan TannerRich Franklin
Significant strikes25 of 9597 of 272
Knockdowns10
Takedowns1 of 50 of 0
Control time0:471:15
Submission attempts11
Their other meetings
Rich Franklin won by KO/TKO, round 1 (2:40)Apr 25, 2003
Other fights that night
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CLOSE—
Forrest Griffin def. Bill Mahoodsubmission, round 1 (2:18)
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David Loiseau def. Charles McCarthyKO/TKO, round 2 (2:10)
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Karo Parisyan def. Matt Serradecision, 3 rounds
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Paul Buentello def. Kevin Jordansubmission, round 1 (4:00)
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Nick Diaz def. Koji OishiKO/TKO, round 1 (1:24)
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Nate Quarry def. Shonie CarterKO/TKO, round 1 (2:37)
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Questions and answers
Who won Evan Tanner vs Rich Franklin?
Rich Franklin beat Evan Tanner by KO/TKO, round 4 (3:25) on Saturday, June 4, 2005.
What were Evan Tanner and Rich Franklin's records going into the fight?
Evan Tanner is 31-4 (10-2 in the UFC). Rich Franklin is 19-1 (4-0 in the UFC).
Have Evan Tanner and Rich Franklin fought before?
Yes. Rich Franklin won by KO/TKO, round 1 (2:40) (Apr 25, 2003).