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Across the two fights in this snapshot, Franco’s outcomes show a clear split: one fight went the distance (a three-round unanimous decision loss) and one ended inside the distance (a Round 2 KO/TKO win). With only two bouts on record, it is more accurate to describe these as early signals rather than established tendencies. His striking volume and efficiency indicators are modest in this small sample. Franco is credited with 1.81 significant strikes landed per minute (SLpM) while absorbing 2.55 per minute (SApM), alongside a 38% striking defense rate. Taken at face value, those figures suggest he has been out-landed on average; a careful inference is that he may spend stretches reacting or defending rather than consistently leading exchanges. On the wrestling/grappling side, the available metrics point to selective offensive takedown use and strong takedown resistance. He is listed with 3.02 takedowns per 15 minutes (TD Avg) and 87% takedown defense, with 0.0 submissions attempted per 15 minutes (Sub Avg). Observationally, his recorded win came by strikes rather than submissions, and the data does not yet show a submission-oriented approach. Overall, Franco’s profile currently reads as developing: capable of a stoppage in the right moments, but with statistical signs that shot selection, defensive consistency, and control of pace are still key variables.
Recency-weighted skill · finish-adjusted · streak-amplified
Rate-normalized career statistics (per 15 minutes, except strike rates which are per-minute)
Win rate when fighting as favorite vs underdog
As Underdog
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1W – 1L in 2 fights
Skill rating evolution — hover dots for fight details
Rating gained or lost in each fight
Light Heavyweight · Active fighters ranked by recency-weighted skill