Ken Shamrock vs Rich Franklin

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Key Stats

Ken ShamrockvsRich Franklin
13
Fights
20
6
Wins
14
5
Losses
6
2
Draws
0
6
Finishes
10
0
Title Wins
3
1
Title Fights
5
0:39
Control Time
37:38

Striking Stats

Ken ShamrockvsRich Franklin
109
Sig. Strikes Landed
856
39.5%
Sig. Strike Acc.
43.5%
9.1
Sig. Str / Fight
42.8
1
Knockdowns
10
74
Head Strikes
559
27
Body Strikes
198
8
Leg Strikes
99

Grappling Stats

Ken ShamrockvsRich Franklin
6
Takedowns Landed
14
60.0%
Takedown Acc.
63.6%
0.5
TD / Fight
0.7
9
Sub. Attempts
2
0
Reversals
3

Tale of the Tape

ShamrockvsFranklin
62 yrs
Age
52 yrs
6' 1"
Height
6' 1"
205 lbs.
Weight
185 lbs.
72"
Reach
76"
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
894
ELO Rating
1,099
1,133
Peak ELO
1,270
46.2%
Win Rate
70.0%
100.0%
Finish Rate
71.4%
224
Days / Fight
184

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

ShamrockvsFranklin
Retired
Status
Retired
0
Win Streak
0
2
Best Streak
7
LWLLL
Last 5 (old → new)
LWLWL

Win Methods

ShamrockvsFranklin
2 (33.3%)
KO/TKO
9 (64.3%)
4 (66.7%)
Submission
1 (7.1%)
0 (0.0%)
Decision
4 (28.6%)

Head-to-Head Record

Ken Shamrock0
–
Rich Franklin1
L
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Couture vs. Team Liddell FinaleKO/TKO - R1
Apr 9, 2005
Who Wins?
Ken Shamrock ProfileRich Franklin Profile

Ken Shamrock vs Rich Franklin: Matchup Breakdown

Ken Shamrock is 6-5-2 in the Light Heavyweight division with a 46.2% 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 The Ultimate Fighter: Team Couture vs. Team Liddell Finale on Apr 9, 2005, won by Rich Franklin by KO/TKO in round 1.

Rich Franklin holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,099 to 894. Career peaks are 1,133 for Ken Shamrock and 1,270 for Rich Franklin. Ken Shamrock has 2 KO/TKO and 4 submission wins from 6 victories, a 100.0% finish rate. Rich Franklin has 9 KO/TKO and 1 submission win, finishing 71.4% of the time.

Ken Shamrock stands 6' 1" with a reach of 72" and fights orthodox. Rich Franklin is 6' 1" with a reach of 76", southpaw. That is a 4-inch reach advantage for Rich Franklin. Ken Shamrock is 62, Rich Franklin is 52.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Ken Shamrock has landed 109 significant strikes at 39.5% accuracy with 6 takedowns and 0:39 of control time. Rich Franklin has landed 856 at 43.5% with 14 takedowns and 37:38 of control.

Ken Shamrock has 1 title fight (0 won) against 5 (3 won) for Rich Franklin. They have no opponents in common.

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Have Ken Shamrock and Rich Franklin fought before?

Yes. Ken Shamrock and Rich Franklin have fought once in the UFC. Rich Franklin won by KO/TKO at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Couture vs. Team Liddell Finale on April 9, 2005.

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

Who has more UFC wins, Ken Shamrock or Rich Franklin?

Rich Franklin has more UFC wins: 14 to 6. Ken Shamrock's UFC record is 6-5-2; Rich Franklin's is 14-6.

KO/TKO wins: Ken Shamrock 2, Rich Franklin 9. Submission wins: Ken Shamrock 4, 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, Ken Shamrock or Rich Franklin?

Ken Shamrock and Rich Franklin are the same height: 6'1". Rich Franklin has the longer reach: 76 inches to 72.

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