Rich Franklin vs Yushin Okami — Fight recap

Rich Franklin defeated Yushin Okami by unanimous decision over three rounds on June 16, 2007, in a middleweight contest that saw Franklin control the pace with superior striking volume. Franklin landed 36 significant strikes at 35% accuracy while Okami managed only 17 at 28%, establishing a clear striking advantage throughout.

Franklin secured one takedown on three attempts while maintaining 2:58 of control time, compared to Okami's 1:57, allowing the American to dictate positioning and tempo. Okami attempted three submissions but failed to establish dominant position, and both fighters were unable to produce knockdowns.

Franklin's leg strike accuracy proved particularly effective, landing 13 of 14 attempts, while his body work remained sharp at 10 of 15. The decision reflected Franklin's more consistent output and cage control, cementing his status as a top middleweight contender heading into the latter half of 2007.