Result
Anderson SilvaKO/TKO
MethodKO/TKO
Round1
Time00:01:07
Elo swing-21Rich Franklin (1704 → 1683)
DateOct 20, 2007
DivisionMiddleweight Title
StatusCompleted
VenueUS Bank Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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W
The Spider | 34-11-0Anderson Silva
L
Ace | 29-7-0Rich Franklin
Anderson Silva vs Rich Franklin
Method :KO/TKO
Round :1
Time :00:01:07
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Anderson Silva
Elo1687Good
3Y trend1687 → 1687
Fight Overview
Round1
Time00:01:07
MethodKO/TKO
Rich Franklin
Elo1710Good
3Y trend1728 → 1710
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Anderson Silva won this fight by KO/TKO in round 1 at 00:01:07. Anderson Silva led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Anderson Silva and Rich Franklin across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Anderson SilvaRich Franklin
Elo edge
Anderson Silva1687-21 last move
Rich Franklin1710-17 last move
Why they are ranked here
Anderson Silva#71 of 255 active Middleweight fighters · 1687 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Derek Brunson (rated 1686 at the time): +9.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Marcus Buchecha (rated 1500 at the time): -23.
- Last 5 fights
- 0 wins, 5 losses, -95 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #70 Mike Shipman, 1 ahead of #72 Mansur Abdul-Malik.
Rich FranklinNot on the active ladder · 1710 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Chuck Liddell (rated 1865 at the time): +21.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Travis Lutter (rated 1477 at the time): -31.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +19 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1620, not 1710: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Anderson SilvavsRich Franklin
Total strikes
40vs23
Sig. strikes
39vs22
Knockdowns
3vs0
Takedowns
0vs1
Finishing profile
Anderson SilvaKO/TKO leads 68% of wins
Rich FranklinKO/TKO leads 69% of wins
Common opponents
Forrest GriffinAnderson Silva: win · KO (punch) · Aug 8, 2009Rich Franklin: loss · Decision · Feb 5, 2011
Vitor BelfortAnderson Silva: win · KO (front kick and punches) · Feb 5, 2011Rich Franklin: loss · Punches · Sep 19, 2009
Dan HendersonAnderson Silva: win · Submission (Rear Naked Choke) · Mar 1, 2008Rich Franklin: cancelled · Sep 19, 2009
Round stats
Anderson Silva vs Rich Franklin is a completed Middleweight Title fight from UFC 77 : SILVA VS FRANKLIN. Anderson Silva defeated Rich Franklin by KO/TKO in round 1 at 00:01:07. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Anderson Silva vs Rich Franklin quick answers
Who won Anderson Silva vs Rich Franklin?
Anderson Silva won Anderson Silva vs Rich Franklin by KO/TKO in round 1 at 00:01:07.
What event is Anderson Silva vs Rich Franklin on?
Anderson Silva vs Rich Franklin is listed on UFC 77 : SILVA VS FRANKLIN.
What are the records for Anderson Silva vs Rich Franklin?
Anderson Silva enters with a 34-11-0 record and Rich Franklin enters with a 29-7-0 record.
What division is Anderson Silva vs Rich Franklin?
Anderson Silva vs Rich Franklin is listed as a Middleweight Title fight.
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