UFC: Ultimate 175 Greatest Fights 1993-2009 Season 3 Episode 74 Rich Franklin vs David Loiseau UFC 58

UFC: Ultimate 175 Greatest Fights 1993-2009 [HD] season 3 episode 74 takes us back to UFC 58 when Rich Franklin took on David Loiseau in what was touted to be a highly-anticipated middleweight bout. Rich Franklin, a former high school math teacher turned MMA fighter, held a record of 19-1 before entering the Octagon against the Canadian fighter David Loiseau who was on a four-fight-winning streak.

The fight took place in the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2006, and both fighters were determined to make a statement. After an intense stare-down, the two fighters get ready to make their way to the Octagon. Loiseau, also known as "The Crow", had an impressive record with ten of his twelve wins coming by way of knockout, while Franklin's wins came by submission and decision.

As the bell rings, both fighters come out swinging. Franklin took a cautious approach with his jabs, while Loiseau kept up a high pace with several leg kicks. In the second round, Franklin landed a significant left hook that knocked Loiseau down, but the Canadian got back up and continued to fight on.

Heading into the third round, Loiseau needed to score a significant finish, and he came out aggressive. However, Franklin maintained his composure, landed his jabs, and did not back down. The fourth round saw Franklin successfully takedown Loiseau, dominating the round with ground-and-pound, but unable to finish him.

The fifth and final round showed a resurgence of both fighters, and Loiseau began to land some significant shots. However, Franklin maintained his distance, landing smart jabs that kept Loiseau from regaining momentum.

In the end, Franklin was declared the winner by unanimous decision, with the scorecards reading 50-43, 50-42, 50-42, in his favor, making this a historic win in the history of middleweight fights. Despite the loss, Loiseau's performance was still commendable, given he managed to withstand Franklin's onslaught in the later rounds.

This fight between Franklin and Loiseau was undoubtedly one of the most entertaining and competitive fights in the UFC's middleweight division history. UFC: Ultimate 175 Greatest Fights 1993-2009 [HD] season 3 episode 74 is a must-watch for any fan of the sport who is looking to revisit one of the greatest middleweight fights ever fought in the UFC.