Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Franklin and Silva met in a five-round catchweight fight, the main event of UFC 147 on Saturday, June 23. Franklin is 29-7 overall and 4-3 in the UFC. Silva is 35-14-1 and 3-3. Franklin has 4 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Silva has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them inside the distance. Franklin fights southpaw against the orthodox Silva. Franklin won by decision after five rounds.
| Stat | Franklin | Silva |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 76" | 74" |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 4-3 | 3-3 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.5 | — |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.3 | — |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 42% | — |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 65% | — |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.6 | — |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.4 | — |
| Takedown Accuracy | 40% | — |
| Takedown Defense | 55% | — |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | — |
| Finish Rate | 43% | 33% |
| Finished Rate | 14% | 33% |
| Went the Distance | 43% | 33% |
| Average Fight Time | 10:14 | 7:22 |