Rich Franklin vs Evan Tanner
· Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA · 8 fights
2 title fights💥 88% finish rate🥊 7 knockdowns⚖️ Avg pre-fight C-ELO 1,068UFC 53: Heavy Hitters took place on June 4, 2005 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA. In the main event, Rich Franklin defeated Evan Tanner by TKO - Doctor's Stoppage in round 4 (3:25). The card featured 8 fights: 7 finishes (5 KO/TKO, 2 submissions) and 1 decision.
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🏆Title fight
Middleweight title
Rich Franklin won the Middleweight title against Evan Tanner by TKO - Doctor's Stoppage.
Fight analysis →🏆Title fight
Interim Heavyweight title
Andrei Arlovski won the Interim Heavyweight title against Justin Eilers by KO/TKO.
Fight analysis →📈C-ELO™ performance of the night
+69 C-ELO
Nate Quarry gained the most rating on the card against Shonie Carter.
Fight analysis →🎯Biggest upset
36-point underdog
Nate Quarry (1,038) beat Shonie Carter (1,074) despite the lower pre-fight C-ELO.
Fight analysis →👊Most significant strikes
97 landed
Rich Franklin out-landed everyone on the card against Evan Tanner.
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UFC Middleweight Title Bout
Jun 4, 2005
UFC Interim Heavyweight Title Bout
Jun 4, 2005
Welterweight Bout
Jun 4, 2005
Light Heavyweight Bout
Jun 4, 2005
