Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Position
Franklin and Griffin met in a three-round light heavyweight fight at UFC 126 on Saturday, February 5. Franklin is 29-7 overall and 4-2 in the UFC. Griffin is 19-7 and 2-2. Franklin has 4 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Franklin fights southpaw against the orthodox Griffin. Griffin won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Franklin | Griffin |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 76" | 77" |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 4-2 | 2-2 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.9 | 3.6 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 1.8 | 3.8 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 44% | 30% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 61% | 48% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 33% | 0% |
| Takedown Defense | 67% | — |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Finish Rate | 50% | 0% |
| Finished Rate | 17% | 50% |
| Went the Distance | 33% | 50% |
| Average Fight Time | 9:26 | 14:02 |