Jorge Rivera vs Rich Franklin
Result, odds and stats · Middleweight · 3 rounds
Fri, Oct 22, 2004
Middleweight
Record
9-2
UFC
1-1
Age
32
Height
6'1"
Reach
73"
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
16-1
UFC
2-0
Age
30
Height
6'1"
Reach
76"
Stance
Southpaw
Record and age going into this fight.
Fight history and price record → Fight stats
Jorge RiveraRich Franklin
Significant strikes22 of 4141 of 73
Knockdowns01
Takedowns0 of 13 of 3
Control time0:499:37
Submission attempts01
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Questions and answers
Who won Jorge Rivera vs Rich Franklin?
Rich Franklin beat Jorge Rivera by submission, round 3 (4:28) on Friday, October 22, 2004.
What were Jorge Rivera and Rich Franklin's records going into the fight?
Jorge Rivera is 9-2 (1-1 in the UFC). Rich Franklin is 16-1 (2-0 in the UFC).