| Rich Franklin | |
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| Statistics | |
| Nickname | Ace |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Nationality |  American |
| Born | October 5, 1974 |
| Fighting out of | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Town of birth | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Team/Association | Team Extreme[1] |
| Fighting style | Freestyle fighting |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Wins | 23 |
| By knockout | 12 |
| By submission | 9 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 1 |
Rich Jay Franklin (born October 5, 1974 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight champion. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. Freestyle Fighting is a synthesis of various styles of Martial arts such that the practitioner is free from only one style and able to use whatever is necessary to defeat Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. Ohio ( is a Midwestern state of the United States. As part of the Great Lakes region, Ohio has long been a cultural and geographical crossroads Mixed martial arts (MMA is a full contact Combat sport that allows a wide variety of fighting techniques from a mixture of Martial arts traditions and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC is a US -based Mixed martial arts (MMA organization currently recognized as the largest MMA promotion in the world The middleweight division in Mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes UFC 's middleweight division which groups competitors
Rich holds notable wins over Travis Fulton, Marvin Eastman, Jorge Rivera, Evan Tanner (twice), Ken Shamrock, Edwin Dewees, Nathan Quarry, David Loiseau, Jason MacDonald, Yushin Okami and Travis Lutter. Travis "The Ironman" Fulton ( born May 29, 1977) is an American Mixed martial arts fighter and boxer. Marvin Lee "The Beastman" Eastman (born June 8, 1971 in Merced, California) is a Mixed martial arts (MMA fighter with Jorge Rivera (born December 9, 1973) is a Basketball player from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Evan Loyd Tanner (February 11 1971 – c September 8 2008 was an American professional Mixed martial arts fighter Ken Shamrock (born Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick on February 11 1964) is an American Mixed martial arts fighter and former professional Edwin Stanton "Bam Bam" DeWees (born August 7, 1982 in Florence South Carolina) is an American mixed martial arts fighter Nathan Parker "Rock" Quarry (born March 18, 1972) is a Mixed martial arts fighter who is most notable for his appearance in The David "The Crow" Loiseau (born December 17, 1979) is a Haitian Canadian Mixed martial arts fighter from Montreal Jason Macdonald (born 3 November 1980 in Lawrence New Zealand) is a NZ Rugby union player ( Hooker) currently playing is a Japanese Mixed martial arts fighter He currently fights at middleweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Travis "The Hooter Pooter" Lutter (born May 12, 1973) is an American Mixed martial arts fighter who won the The Ultimate
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Biography
Prior to becoming a full time MMA fighter, Franklin was a math teacher at Oak Hills High School in Cincinnati. Mathematics is the body of Knowledge and Academic discipline that studies such concepts as Quantity, Structure, Space and Oak Hills High School is a four-year public Secondary school located in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has a master's degree in education and a bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of Cincinnati. Education encompasses both the Teaching and Learning of Knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency A bachelor's degree is usually an Undergraduate Academic degree awarded for a course or major that generally lasts for three four or in some cases and The University of Cincinnati is a Coeducational public Research university in Cincinnati, Ohio. [2]
Martial arts background
According to Franklin, he first learned submission fighting from instructional video tapes. He has been associated with and trained with Meat Truck Inc. , and currently trains at facilities run by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Jorge Gurgel, (New Generation Martial Arts); Neal Rowe, a Muay Thai instructor (Sacan Martial Arts); and Rob Radford, a boxing instructor (Boxing 4 Fitness). Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ( BJJ) is a Martial art and Combat sport that focuses on Grappling and especially Ground fighting with the goal Jorge Valente Gurgel (born January 25, 1977 in Fortaleza, Brazil) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ practitioner and a professional Muay Thai ( IPA: /muɑɪtʰɑɪ/ muāitʰāi มวยไทย lit Boxing (sometimes also known as English boxing or pugilism) is a Combat sport in which two participants generally of similar weight, Franklin is currently ranked as a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Jorge Gurgel. Jorge Valente Gurgel (born January 25, 1977 in Fortaleza, Brazil) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ practitioner and a professional
Mixed martial arts career
Franklin had a record of 17 wins and 1 loss before his fight for the title, which he won. His sole loss was against Lyoto Machida by TKO in the second round. Lyoto Carvalho Machida (born May 30, 1978) is a Brazilian professional Mixed martial arts fighter In the run up to the title match, he defeated such well-respected fighters as Evan Tanner, Jorge Rivera, Edwin Dewees, and Ken Shamrock. Evan Loyd Tanner (February 11 1971 – c September 8 2008 was an American professional Mixed martial arts fighter Jorge Luis Rivera (born February 28, 1972) is a mixed martial arts fighter who was featured on The Ultimate Fighter 4. Edwin Stanton "Bam Bam" DeWees (born August 7, 1982 in Florence South Carolina) is an American mixed martial arts fighter Ken Shamrock (born Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick on February 11 1964) is an American Mixed martial arts fighter and former professional Before his fight with Shamrock, Franklin signed an unusually long 8-fight contract with the UFC. In 2005, he defeated Evan Tanner for a second time at UFC 53 to win the UFC middleweight championship. UFC 53 Heavy Hitters was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on June 4, 2005, at the This is a list of Ultimate Fighting Championship champions at each weight class His victory lead to his being a coach (along with welterweight champion Matt Hughes) on the second season of The Ultimate Fighter. The welterweight division in Mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes The UFC 's welterweight division which groups competitors Matthew Allen Hughes (born on October 13, 1973, in Hillsboro Illinois) is a professional Mixed martial arts fighter and former 2-time The Ultimate Fighter is a Reality television series and Mixed martial arts (MMA competition originating from United States and produced by Spike
On November 19, 2005 at UFC 56, Franklin defended his title against Nate Quarry, a competitor from season 1 of The Ultimate Fighter. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. UFC 56 Full Force was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 19, 2005. Nathan Parker "Rock" Quarry (born March 18, 1972) is a Mixed martial arts fighter who is most notable for his appearance in The Franklin won the fight via knockout in the first round. On March 4, 2006, at UFC 58, Franklin defeated David Loiseau in a unanimous five round decision to retain his title. Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. UFC 58 USA vs Canada was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on March 4, 2006. David "The Crow" Loiseau (born December 17, 1979) is a Haitian Canadian Mixed martial arts fighter from Montreal Franklin broke his left hand early on in the second round. The injury required surgery, including a metal plate and screws, and Franklin was out of action for seven months.
Franklin lost his title on his return fight after being defeated by Brazilian Anderson Silva in the main event of UFC 64 on October 14, 2006. |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld Anderson "The Spider" Silva (born April 14 1975 is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and mixed martial artist. UFC 64 Unstoppable was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday October 14, 2006. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The fight was stopped at 2:49 of the first round after Franklin received approximately 20 unanswered knees from Silva's Muay Thai-clinch followed by kicks and a knee to the face. Muay Thai ( IPA: /muɑɪtʰɑɪ/ muāitʰāi มวยไทย lit On October 19, 2006 Franklin underwent surgery due to the nasal fracture he received in his fight against Silva. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
At UFC 68 on March 3, 2007, Franklin defeated Jason MacDonald by TKO due to MacDonald's corner throwing in the towel in the break between rounds two and three. Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Jason Macdonald (born 3 November 1980 in Lawrence New Zealand) is a NZ Rugby union player ( Hooker) currently playing Franklin had mounted MacDonald in the closing seconds of the second round, causing significant injury and swelling around MacDonald's left eye. MacDonald's corner advised ending the fight, and Franklin was declared the winner. After the fight Franklin called Anderson Silva to the ring, and said that he and Dana White had agreed to a fight for the title in Franklin's hometown, Cincinnati. Dana White (born July 28, 1969 in Manchester, Connecticut) is the current President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC
On June 16, 2007 at UFC 72 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Franklin defeated top middleweight contender Yushin Okami to be announced the official number one contender for Anderson Silva's middleweight championship. Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. UFC 72 Victory was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Belfast ( is the capital city of Northern Ireland and the seat of government in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of is a Japanese Mixed martial arts fighter He currently fights at middleweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The bout was only Franklin's second overall fight that went the full distance (due to being a non-title fight, it was three rounds). All three judges scored the bout 29-28 in favor of Franklin.
On October 20, 2007, Franklin faced Anderson Silva in a rematch for the middleweight championship, losing by TKO (knee) in the second round. Anderson "The Spider" Silva (born April 14 1975 is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and mixed martial artist. [3] Franklin recently signed a new 6 fight contract with the UFC. [4] Rich Franklin defeated Travis Lutter via TKO (strikes) at 3:01 of Round 2 at UFC 83 on April 19, 2008.
Mixed martial arts record
| Result | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Win | Travis Lutter |
TKO (Strikes) | UFC 83 - Serra vs. St. Pierre II | 19 April 2008 | 2 | 3:01 |  Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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| Loss |  Anderson Silva |
TKO (Strikes) | UFC 77 - Hostile Territory | 20 October 2007 | 2 | 1:07 | Ohio, United States |
For UFC Middleweight Championship |
| Win |  Yushin Okami |
Decision (Unanimous) | UFC 72 - Victory | 16 June 2007 | 3 | 5:00 |  Belfast, Northern Ireland |
Became number one contender in the UFC Middleweight Division |
| Win | Jason MacDonald |
TKO (Corner Stoppage) | UFC 68 - Uprising | 3 March 2007 | 2 | 5:00 | Ohio, United States |
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| Loss | Anderson Silva |
TKO (Strikes) | UFC 64 - Unstoppable | 14 October 2006 | 1 | 2:59 | Nevada, United States |
Lost UFC Middleweight Championship |
| Win | David Loiseau |
Decision (Unanimous) | UFC 58 - USA vs Canada | 4 March 2006 | 5 | 5:00 | Nevada, United States |
Defended UFC Middleweight Championship |
| Win | Nathan Quarry |
KO (Punch) | UFC 56 - Full Force | 19 November 2005 | 1 | 2:34 | Nevada, United States |
Defended UFC Middleweight Championship |
| Win | Evan Tanner |
TKO (Doctor Stoppage) | UFC 53 - Heavy Hitters | 4 June 2005 | 4 | 3:25 | New Jersey, United States |
Won UFC Middleweight Championship |
| Win | Ken Shamrock |
TKO (Strikes) | UFC - Ultimate Fighter Finale | 9 April 2005 | 1 | 2:42 | Nevada, United States |
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| Win | Curtis Stout |
Submission (Punches) | SB 38 - SuperBrawl 38 | 12 December 2004 | 2 | 1:28 | Hawaii, United States |
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| Win | Jorge Rivera |
Submission (Armbar) | UFC 50 - The War of '04 | 22 October 2004 | 3 | 4:28 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ | |
| Win | Ralph Dilon | Submission (Kimura) | AFC - Alaska Fighting Championship | 14 July 2004 | 1 | Alaska, United States |
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| Win | Leo Sylvest |
Submission (Strikes) | SB 35 - SuperBrawl 35 | 16 April 2004 | 1 | 1:13 | Hawaii, United States |
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| Loss | Lyoto Machida |
TKO (Punches) | Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2003 - Inoki Festival | 31 December 2003 | 2 | 1:03 | Kobe, Japan |
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| Win | Edwin Dewees |
TKO (Strikes) | UFC 44 - Undisputed | 26 September 2003 | 1 | 3:35 | Nevada, United States |
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| Win | Roberto Ramirez | KO (Punch) | Battleground 1 - War Cry | 19 July 2003 | 1 | 0:10 | Illinois, United States |
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| Win | Evan Tanner |
TKO (Strikes) | UFC 42 - Sudden Impact | 25 April 2003 | 1 | 2:40 | Florida, United States |
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| Win |  Antony Rea |
TKO (Punches) | UCC Hawaii - Eruption in Hawaii | 17 September 2002 | 1 | 2:46 | Hawaii, United States |
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| Win | Yan Pellerin |
Submission (Armbar) | UCC 10 - Battle for the Belts 2002 | 15 June 2002 | 1 | 3:23 | Quebec, Canada |
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| Win | Marvin Eastman |
Submission (Armbar) | WFA 1 - World Fighting Alliance 1 | 3 November 2001 | 1 | Nevada, United States |
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| Win | Dennis Reed |
Submission (Strikes) | EC - Extreme Challenge Trials | 25 August 2001 | 1 | 1:38 | Ohio, United States |
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| Win | Chris Seifert |
Submission (Strikes) | EC 41 - Extreme Challenge 41 | 13 July 2001 | 2 | 1:45 | Iowa, United States |
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| Win | Travis Fulton |
TKO (Broken Hand) | Rings USA - Battle of Champions | 17 March 2001 | 1 | 5:00 | Iowa, United States |
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| NC | Aaron Brink |
No Contest (Accidental Injury) | IFC WC 11 - Warriors Challenge 11 | 13 January 2001 | 1 | 2:42 | California, United States |
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Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC is a US -based Mixed martial arts (MMA organization currently recognized as the largest MMA promotion in the world The middleweight division in Mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes UFC 's middleweight division which groups competitors Jason Macdonald (born 3 November 1980 in Lawrence New Zealand) is a NZ Rugby union player ( Hooker) currently playing Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Ohio ( is a Midwestern state of the United States. 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The United States of America —commonly referred to as the This is a list of Ultimate Fighting Championship champions at each weight class David "The Crow" Loiseau (born December 17, 1979) is a Haitian Canadian Mixed martial arts fighter from Montreal UFC 58 USA vs Canada was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on March 4, 2006. Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Nevada ( is a state located in the western region of the United States of America. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the This is a list of Ultimate Fighting Championship champions at each weight class Nathan Parker "Rock" Quarry (born March 18, 1972) is a Mixed martial arts fighter who is most notable for his appearance in The UFC 56 Full Force was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 19, 2005. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Nevada ( is a state located in the western region of the United States of America. 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| Win | Dennis Reed |
Submission (Armbar) | EC 35 - Extreme Challenge 35 | 29 June 2000 | 1 | 1:56 | Iowa, United States |
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| Win | Gary Myers |
KO (Kick) | WEF 9 - World Class | 13 May 2000 | 3 | 0:59 | Indiana, United States |
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| Win | Rob Smith |
TKO (Punches) | EC 31 - Extreme Challenge 31 | 24 March 2000 | 1 | 2:30 | Wisconsin, United States |
Personal life
Franklin has a wife named Beth. Dennis Reed is a American Mixed martial arts fighter He currently fights as a Heavyweight. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The State of Iowa ( is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States of America. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Gary Arthur Myers (Born August 16, 1937) was a Republican member of the U Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The State of Indiana ( was the 19th US state admitted into the union The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Robert Smith, Rob Smith, Bob Smith or Bobby Smith may refer to Media Robert Smith (musician (born 1959 lead singer/guitarist Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Wisconsin ( or wɪˈskɑnsɨn (French Ouisconsin) is one of the fifty United States of America, located in the north central part of the United States The United States of America —commonly referred to as the [5] [6]
Rich Franklin's father, Richard J. Franklin Sr. passed away on January 8, 2008 from a heart attack. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [7]
Trivia
- His nickname "Ace" comes from his resemblance to Jim Carrey, who played the character Ace Ventura
- Franklin is a born-again Christian and quotes Psalm 144:1 on his webpage and fighter gear. James Eugene Redmond "Jim" Carrey (born January 17 1962 is a Canadian-American Film actor and Comedian. Ace Ventura Pet Detective is a 1994 American Comedy film directed by Tom Shadyac and starring Jim Carrey.
- February 21, 2006 was officially named "Rich Franklin Day" in Cincinnati by the city's mayor. Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. [8]
References
- ^ Fight Finder: Rich Franklin. Sherdog (2007). Sherdog is the largest American website devoted to the sport of Mixed martial arts. Retrieved on 2007-08-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed
- ^ Wheeler, Lonnie. "Ultimate workout drives Franklin", The Cincinnati Post, E. W. Scripps Company, 2006-09-01. The Cincinnati Post is a discontinued afternoon daily newspaper that was published in Cincinnati Ohio. The EW Scripps Company ( is an American Media conglomerate founded by Edward W Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Retrieved on 2006-09-07. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Archived from the original on 2007-08-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid
- ^ Bolduc, Justin (August 12, 2007). Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. UFC 77 Comes Together. Nokaut.
- ^ With New Deal, Rich Franklin Considers UFC 82 Fight with Travis Lutter. MMA Junkie (December 7, 2007). Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ Stated on his official website.
- ^ Lancaster, Marc. "Ultimate Fighter", The Cincinnati Post, E. W. Scripps Company, 2003-09-25. The Cincinnati Post is a discontinued afternoon daily newspaper that was published in Cincinnati Ohio. The EW Scripps Company ( is an American Media conglomerate founded by Edward W Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Archived from the original on 2003-09-25. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France "Franklin's wife, Beth, is an English teacher at Reading High School. Reading Junior Senior High School is a public High school in Reading Ohio, United States. "
- ^ Meltzer, Dave (January 9, 2008). Wednesday New Update. WrestlingObserver. com. Retrieved on 2008-01-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople
- ^ Rich Franklin.com
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