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John Franchi

Born Corning, NY, USA
Fighting out of Cortland, NY
Age 27
Height 5' 6" (168 cm)
Weight 145 lbs. (66 kg)
Overall MMA Record (W-L-D) 5-2-0
Strengths
MMA
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Result Opponent Method Event Watch Now Date Round Time  
Loss Cub Swanson Submission (Choke) WEC® BROWN vs ALDO
 
Nov-18-2009 3 4:50  
Loss Manny Gamburyan Unanimous Decision WEC® Brown vs Faber 2
 
Jun-7-2009 3 5:00  
Win Mike Budnik Split Decision WEC® Brown vs Garcia
 
Mar-1-2009 3 5:00  

 

 

When and why did you start training for fighting? Started training after College, didn't want an office job.

What ranks and titles have you held? No ranks, No titles, just like to fight.

Do you have any heroes? My father, he got me started in MMA

What is your favorite technique? Anything to end a fight, preferably a punch.

What does it mean for you to fight in the WEC? The greatest thing ever for me.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? B.S. in Art education

What was your job before you started fighting? College Student

Most memorable professional fight? They were all very exciting to me.

What was your most challenging professional fight? Justin Homsey from Renzo NH because it went the longest.

Did you compete in any other sport(s) at college or professional level? Wrestling

Who were your training partners for this fight? I trained with Team BombSquad, and my training partners for this fight were fighters from all over the northeast.

Did you put more emphasis towards a fighting style or adjust your training to prepare for your opponent? Cub is an all around tough guy, so I have been working everything.

What, other than WINNING, are you using for motivation for the fight? Winning is great, but just putting on a great performance for the fans and the WEC is what I am hoping to do.

What is your favorite thing about this sport? Hitting people and not getting in trouble for it.

How long do you see yourself staying in this sport? As long as my body holds up.
 

 



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