Rich Franklin is an American athlete (track & field) best known for playing Fighter in UFC 53.
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Best Known For:The sports event UFC 53
Breakthrough:Won the UFC Middleweight Championship at UFC 53 in 2005
10 Quick Facts About Rich Franklin
- Full Name: Rich Franklin
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Sports professional
- Known For: One Championship
- Current Role: Vice president
- Place of Birth: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Birth Year: 1974
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Beth Franklin
- Popular As: Richard Jay Franklin II
Rich Franklin Age
Rich Franklin is about 52 years old as of 2026. Rich Franklin was born in 1974.
Rich Franklin Height
Rich Franklin stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inches. This is approximately 185 cm.
Rich Franklin Weight
Rich Franklin weighs around 84 kilograms. This is approximately 185 lbs.
Education
He attended University of Cincinnati, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics.
- University of Cincinnati
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Mathematics
- University of Cincinnati
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Education
Career & Work
Rich Franklin's career includes business leadership roles with ONE Championship and UFC.
Organization: ONE Championship
Role: Vice President
Period: 2014–Present
Details: Singapore
Organization: UFC
Role: Fighter
Period: 2003–2012
Details: Competed in the Middleweight and Light Heavyweight divisions
Rise to Fame
Rich Franklin rose to prominence for his role on UFC 53.
Notable Works
- Sports Event: UFC 53 (Fighter, 2005) — Won the UFC Middleweight Championship
Rich Franklin Family & Relationships
Rich Franklin is married to Beth Franklin.
Lesser Known Facts
- Prior to becoming a full-time MMA fighter, he worked as a high school mathematics teacher.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Rich Franklin
- Popular As: Richard Jay Franklin II
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Sports Professional
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1974
- Place of Birth: Cincinnati, Ohio
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 1 in
- Weight: 84 kg
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Beth Franklin
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Multiple Sources
Online Presence
- Website:http://richfranklin.com
