Silva wins over Franklin by TKO (strikes) at 2:59 of Round One to become the new UFC Middleweight Champion.
Rich Franklin vs. Jason MacDonald
March 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Franklin wins over MacDonald by technical knockout between Rounds Two and Three; excessive damage to MacDonald’s right eye prompted his corner to signal for the end of the bout.
Rich Franklin vs. Yushin Okami
March 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Franklin wins over Okami via unanimous decision. All three judges scored the bout 29-28.
Anderson Silva vs. Rich Franklin
March 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Silva wins by TKO (Strikes) at 1:07 of the second round over Franklin to retain the Middleweight title.
Rich Franklin vs. Travis Lutter
March 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Franklin defeats Lutter by TKO (strikes) at 3:01 of the 2nd round.
Rich Franklin vs. Matt Hamill
February 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Franklin defeats Hamill by TKO at 0:39 of Round 3.
Rich Franklin vs. Dan Henderson
February 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Henderson defeats Franklin via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 27-30).