Jorge Rivera vs Rich Franklin

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At a glance

1Key stats ledof 7 compared5
8-7UFC record14-6
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
861ELO rating: Franklin leads1,057
1Win streak: Rivera leads0
WWLLWLast 5 (old → new)LWLWL
62.5%Finish rate: Franklin leads71.4%
73"Reach: Franklin leads76"
6' 1"Height: Level6' 1"
54 yrsAge52 yrs
OrthodoxStanceSouthpaw
25.2Sig. strikes / fight: Franklin leads42.8
0.5Takedowns / fight: Franklin leads0.7

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking. Rates are per UFC bout with round-by-round stats.

They have met once

0Franklin leads the series1
  1. Franklin wonSubmission · R3UFC 50: The War Of '04 · Oct 22, 2004

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How they win share of UFC wins

RiveraKODEC
FranklinKODEC
5 (62.5%)KO/TKO: Franklin leads9 (64.3%)
0 (0.0%)Submission: Franklin leads1 (7.1%)
3 (37.5%)Decision: Franklin leads4 (28.6%)

Common opponents (3)

Full breakdown

Striking career totals

378Sig. strikes landed: Franklin leads856
49.7%Strike accuracy: Rivera leads43.5%
8Knockdowns: Franklin leads10
243Head strikes: Franklin leads559
86Body strikes: Franklin leads198
49Leg strikes: Franklin leads99

Grappling career totals

7Takedowns landed: Franklin leads14
50.0%Takedown accuracy: Franklin leads63.6%
38:52Control time: Rivera leads37:38
1Sub. attempts: Franklin leads2
4Reversals: Rivera leads3

Career UFC bouts

15Fights: Franklin leads20
8Wins: Franklin leads14
7Losses: Franklin leads6
5Finishes: Franklin leads10
53.3%Win rate: Franklin leads70.0%
0Title wins: Franklin leads3
0Title fights: Franklin leads5
3Best win streak: Franklin leads7
1,022Peak ELO: Franklin leads1,266
217Days / fight: Franklin leads184
185 lbs.Weight185 lbs.

Jorge Rivera vs Rich Franklin: Matchup Breakdown

Jorge Rivera is 8-7 in the Middleweight division with a 53.3% win rate. Rich Franklin is 14-6 at Middleweight, winning 70.0% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Rich Franklin leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 50: The War Of '04 on Oct 22, 2004, won by Rich Franklin by Submission in round 3.

Rich Franklin holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,057 to 861. Career peaks are 1,022 for Jorge Rivera and 1,266 for Rich Franklin. Jorge Rivera has 5 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 8 victories, a 62.5% finish rate. Rich Franklin has 9 KO/TKO and 1 submission win, finishing 71.4% of the time.

Jorge Rivera stands 6' 1" with a reach of 73" and fights orthodox. Rich Franklin is 6' 1" with a reach of 76", southpaw. That is a 3-inch reach advantage for Rich Franklin. Jorge Rivera is 54, Rich Franklin is 52.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Jorge Rivera has landed 378 significant strikes at 49.7% accuracy with 7 takedowns and 38:52 of control time. Rich Franklin has landed 856 at 43.5% with 14 takedowns and 37:38 of control.

Jorge Rivera has 0 title fights (0 won) against 5 (3 won) for Rich Franklin. They share 3 common opponents: Nate Quarry, Edwin DeWees, David Loiseau.

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Have Jorge Rivera and Rich Franklin fought before?

Yes. Jorge Rivera and Rich Franklin have fought once in the UFC. Rich Franklin won by submission at UFC 50: The War Of '04 on October 22, 2004.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Jorge Rivera or Rich Franklin?

Rich Franklin has more UFC wins: 14 to 8. Jorge Rivera's UFC record is 8-7; Rich Franklin's is 14-6.

KO/TKO wins: Jorge Rivera 5, Rich Franklin 9. Submission wins: Jorge Rivera 0, Rich Franklin 1.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Jorge Rivera or Rich Franklin?

Jorge Rivera and Rich Franklin are the same height: 6'1". Rich Franklin has the longer reach: 76 inches to 73.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.