Post by The Sandmen on Jun 2, 2017 8:19:05 GMT -5
Rich Franklin is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Georges St-Pierre looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
GSP is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Franklin is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Franklin's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Franklin tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP launches a barrage of elbows over Franklin's face!
Rich Franklin blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Franklin measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rich Franklin
Blocked by Franklin.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Georges St-Pierre
glances off Franklin's arms.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
GSP launches a kick
Franklin checks it and keeps distance.
Rich Franklin moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Franklin launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches GSP!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Rich Franklin was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
1:25 Round 1 and Franklin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Brutal-looking high kick from Rich Franklin!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
GSP shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
GSP is holding Rich Franklin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Rich Franklin manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. GSP spins out, but Rich Franklin was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
GSP is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rich Franklin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Franklin goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Rich Franklin jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over GSP
Franklin is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rich Franklin!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Franklin struggles and frees his leg!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Franklin uses his forearms to block the impact!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
GSP launches a barrage of elbows over Franklin's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Franklin doesn't fight back!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rich Franklin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rich Franklin attempts to move to full guard
Rich Franklin manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Georges St-Pierre is looking to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Georges St-Pierre gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Georges St-Pierre cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
GSP is countered by Rich Franklin.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
GSP cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Franklin can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Franklin wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Franklin moves forward and holds GSP
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin pushes off of Georges St-Pierre and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
GSP stumbles backwards but Rich Franklin chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Rich Franklin doesn't let Georges St-Pierre get in on his legs.
GSP misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rich Franklin gets control of Georges St-Pierre's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Georges St-Pierre shakes him off and staves off danger.
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre grapple with Rich Franklin and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Franklin manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre goes with a looping right hand while Rich Franklin jumps back and jabs
Franklin seems staggered and Georges St-Pierre runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Solid shot from Georges St-Pierre to the body.
Franklin blocks in time.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Rich Franklin attempts to cut off GSP with punches
GSP reels from the strikes.
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Georges St-Pierre
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Georges St-Pierre, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Franklin shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Franklin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Georges St-Pierre's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Franklin wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Franklin moves forward and holds GSP
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab Rich Franklin's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
GSP scoop up Rich Franklin's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Franklin to the mat
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Franklin measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP looks to be in very good shape.
Franklin tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Franklin uses his forearms to block the impact!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Franklin tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rich Franklin pushes Georges St-Pierre down and prevents his attempts to escape
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Franklin delivers a few accurate elbows!
Georges St-Pierre blocks them all showing some great skills here.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Rich Franklin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Franklin is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Georges St-Pierre, who is barely covering up!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Rich Franklin in his guard...
Rich Franklin rolls him over and takes his back!
Franklin is in rear mount over GSP
Franklin gets a good position on the ground. ..
GSP holds Rich Franklin arms and counters his opponent punches.
Franklin is in rear mount over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Franklin's side.
Franklin is in rear mount over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Rich Franklin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
GSP has given his back to Rich Franklin who is trying to get one hook in!
Rich Franklin has one hook in!
Franklin is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
Franklin has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for GSP.
Nicely done! Franklin now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Franklin is in rear mount over GSP with two hooks in
GSP is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Rich Franklin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Franklin is in rear mount over GSP with two hooks in
Franklin is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate GSP, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Franklin moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Franklin is in rear mount over GSP with two hooks in
GSP is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Franklin tries to use some of his tricky moves but Franklin's is smart enough to counter him.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Good looking punches from Rich Franklin on the ground
deflected by GSP.
Franklin is in rear mount over GSP with two hooks in
Franklin is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate GSP, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Franklin moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Franklin is in rear mount over GSP with two hooks in
Rich Franklin throws his leg over Georges St-Pierre's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Rich Franklin's rear naked choke attempt!
Georges St-Pierre frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Rich Franklin and ends up on top!
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
GSP is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Franklin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Georges St-Pierre's punches
GSP is on the receiving end of a great combo by Franklin.
GSP's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
GSP steps forward
Rich Franklin catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
GSP seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
GSP pushes Rich Franklin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
GSP launches a kick
but Rich Franklin avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Franklin wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Franklin moves forward and holds GSP
GSP doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rich Franklin embrace and tries to move away...
Rich Franklin pushes GSP forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre grapple with Rich Franklin and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Franklin manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 3
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GSP is holding Rich Franklin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Rich Franklin manages to switch to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin attempts a triangle from bottom! Georges St-Pierre slips out. Franklin quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Georges St-Pierre slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rich Franklin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
GSP showing excellent timing, blasts Rich Franklin with a right hand.
Franklin steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Rich Franklin attempts to cut off GSP with punches
GSP reels from the strikes.
Rich Franklin moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Franklin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Georges St-Pierre's punches
Franklin measures the resilience of GSP's chin with an uppercut while GSP lands some great crosses.
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
Rich Franklin shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
One, two, three! Franklin doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on GSP's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
The fighters are clinching.
GSP takes a break to breathe while holding Rich Franklin.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Georges St-Pierre!
Franklin is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Rich Franklin wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
GSP follows Rich Franklin
only to get counter punched in a big way! GSP needs to stop playing Rich Franklin's game or he'll get knocked out!
GSP launches a furious low kick!
Franklin blocks.
Rich Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown!
Georges St-Pierre sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rich Franklin swings...
...no good.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP is holding Rich Franklin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Deep breaths from Rich Franklin who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
That hit GSP who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Franklin's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Franklin's being punished here!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre rolls him over and takes his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Franklin
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Franklin's being punished here!
GSP is in rear mount over Franklin
GSP tries to end this with a RNC!
Franklin manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Franklin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Franklin has GSP controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
GSP is unable to move under Franklin control.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Franklin tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) is cheering him!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rich Franklin.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Rich Franklin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
GSP tries to open up Rich Franklin's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Franklin in the side of the head
Franklin's Forehead is beginning to swell
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rich Franklin sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Brilliant combination from Rich Franklin
that forces GSP to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Lightning fast low kick from Franklin!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Franklin won't budge, forcing GSP to pull guard.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Franklin's side.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over GSP
Franklin is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Rich Franklin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over GSP
GSP shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Franklin is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rich Franklin!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rich Franklin
Solid shots!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Franklin's being punished here!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
GSP throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Franklin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
GSP sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Lightning fast low kick from GSP!
Franklin blocks that kick with his leg.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
GSP is holding Rich Franklin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Georges St-Pierre takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rich Franklin shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
GSP is locking that Americana...
That Americana from Georges St-Pierre appears to be unbreakable
Franklin struggles to free himself
Rich Franklin breaks that americana attempt!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
They could take their toll on Franklin.
Georges St-Pierre turns out the lights for Franklin! What an astonishing KO by GSP!
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by KO (GnP) at 2:52 Round 4
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 18/27 (67%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 5/9 (56%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/30 (30%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 615 s
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 11/19 (58%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/11 (64%)
GnP strikes 28/56 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 615 s
Just when it looks like these guys might need 10 rounds, someone turns it on, tunes it up, and give's er. Big late push from GSP, in this very even, fight of the epics. Good win. Good fight. Semi-flash, semi-non-flash KO. Something or other type deal.
Georges St-Pierre looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
GSP is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Franklin is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Franklin's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Franklin tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP launches a barrage of elbows over Franklin's face!
Rich Franklin blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Franklin measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rich Franklin
Blocked by Franklin.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Georges St-Pierre
glances off Franklin's arms.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
GSP launches a kick
Franklin checks it and keeps distance.
Rich Franklin moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Franklin launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches GSP!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Rich Franklin was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
1:25 Round 1 and Franklin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Brutal-looking high kick from Rich Franklin!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
GSP shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
GSP is holding Rich Franklin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Rich Franklin manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. GSP spins out, but Rich Franklin was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
GSP is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rich Franklin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Franklin goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Rich Franklin jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over GSP
Franklin is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rich Franklin!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Franklin struggles and frees his leg!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Franklin uses his forearms to block the impact!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
GSP launches a barrage of elbows over Franklin's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Franklin doesn't fight back!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rich Franklin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rich Franklin attempts to move to full guard
Rich Franklin manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Georges St-Pierre is looking to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Georges St-Pierre gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Georges St-Pierre cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
GSP is countered by Rich Franklin.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
GSP cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Franklin can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Franklin wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Franklin moves forward and holds GSP
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin pushes off of Georges St-Pierre and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
GSP stumbles backwards but Rich Franklin chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Rich Franklin doesn't let Georges St-Pierre get in on his legs.
GSP misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rich Franklin gets control of Georges St-Pierre's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Georges St-Pierre shakes him off and staves off danger.
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre grapple with Rich Franklin and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Franklin manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre goes with a looping right hand while Rich Franklin jumps back and jabs
Franklin seems staggered and Georges St-Pierre runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Solid shot from Georges St-Pierre to the body.
Franklin blocks in time.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Rich Franklin attempts to cut off GSP with punches
GSP reels from the strikes.
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Georges St-Pierre
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Georges St-Pierre, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Franklin shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Franklin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Georges St-Pierre's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Franklin wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Franklin moves forward and holds GSP
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab Rich Franklin's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
GSP scoop up Rich Franklin's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Franklin to the mat
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Franklin measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP looks to be in very good shape.
Franklin tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Franklin uses his forearms to block the impact!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Franklin tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rich Franklin pushes Georges St-Pierre down and prevents his attempts to escape
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Franklin delivers a few accurate elbows!
Georges St-Pierre blocks them all showing some great skills here.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Rich Franklin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Franklin is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Georges St-Pierre, who is barely covering up!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Rich Franklin in his guard...
Rich Franklin rolls him over and takes his back!
Franklin is in rear mount over GSP
Franklin gets a good position on the ground. ..
GSP holds Rich Franklin arms and counters his opponent punches.
Franklin is in rear mount over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Franklin's side.
Franklin is in rear mount over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Rich Franklin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
GSP has given his back to Rich Franklin who is trying to get one hook in!
Rich Franklin has one hook in!
Franklin is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
Franklin has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for GSP.
Nicely done! Franklin now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Franklin is in rear mount over GSP with two hooks in
GSP is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Rich Franklin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Franklin is in rear mount over GSP with two hooks in
Franklin is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate GSP, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Franklin moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Franklin is in rear mount over GSP with two hooks in
GSP is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Franklin tries to use some of his tricky moves but Franklin's is smart enough to counter him.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Good looking punches from Rich Franklin on the ground
deflected by GSP.
Franklin is in rear mount over GSP with two hooks in
Franklin is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate GSP, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Franklin moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Franklin is in rear mount over GSP with two hooks in
Rich Franklin throws his leg over Georges St-Pierre's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Rich Franklin's rear naked choke attempt!
Georges St-Pierre frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Rich Franklin and ends up on top!
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
GSP is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Franklin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Georges St-Pierre's punches
GSP is on the receiving end of a great combo by Franklin.
GSP's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
GSP steps forward
Rich Franklin catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
GSP seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
GSP pushes Rich Franklin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
GSP launches a kick
but Rich Franklin avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Franklin wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Franklin moves forward and holds GSP
GSP doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rich Franklin embrace and tries to move away...
Rich Franklin pushes GSP forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre grapple with Rich Franklin and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Franklin manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 3
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GSP is holding Rich Franklin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Rich Franklin manages to switch to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin attempts a triangle from bottom! Georges St-Pierre slips out. Franklin quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Georges St-Pierre slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rich Franklin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
GSP showing excellent timing, blasts Rich Franklin with a right hand.
Franklin steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Rich Franklin attempts to cut off GSP with punches
GSP reels from the strikes.
Rich Franklin moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Franklin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Georges St-Pierre's punches
Franklin measures the resilience of GSP's chin with an uppercut while GSP lands some great crosses.
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
Rich Franklin shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
One, two, three! Franklin doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on GSP's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
The fighters are clinching.
GSP takes a break to breathe while holding Rich Franklin.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Georges St-Pierre!
Franklin is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Rich Franklin wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
GSP follows Rich Franklin
only to get counter punched in a big way! GSP needs to stop playing Rich Franklin's game or he'll get knocked out!
GSP launches a furious low kick!
Franklin blocks.
Rich Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown!
Georges St-Pierre sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rich Franklin swings...
...no good.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP is holding Rich Franklin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Deep breaths from Rich Franklin who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
That hit GSP who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Franklin's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Franklin's being punished here!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre rolls him over and takes his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Franklin
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Franklin's being punished here!
GSP is in rear mount over Franklin
GSP tries to end this with a RNC!
Franklin manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Franklin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Franklin has GSP controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
GSP is unable to move under Franklin control.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Franklin tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) is cheering him!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rich Franklin.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Rich Franklin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
GSP tries to open up Rich Franklin's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Franklin in the side of the head
Franklin's Forehead is beginning to swell
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rich Franklin sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Brilliant combination from Rich Franklin
that forces GSP to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Lightning fast low kick from Franklin!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Franklin won't budge, forcing GSP to pull guard.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Franklin's side.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over GSP
Franklin is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Rich Franklin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over GSP
GSP shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Franklin is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rich Franklin!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rich Franklin
Solid shots!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Franklin's being punished here!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
GSP throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Franklin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
GSP sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Lightning fast low kick from GSP!
Franklin blocks that kick with his leg.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
GSP is holding Rich Franklin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Georges St-Pierre takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rich Franklin shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
GSP is locking that Americana...
That Americana from Georges St-Pierre appears to be unbreakable
Franklin struggles to free himself
Rich Franklin breaks that americana attempt!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
They could take their toll on Franklin.
Georges St-Pierre turns out the lights for Franklin! What an astonishing KO by GSP!
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by KO (GnP) at 2:52 Round 4
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 18/27 (67%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 5/9 (56%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/30 (30%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 615 s
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 11/19 (58%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/11 (64%)
GnP strikes 28/56 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 615 s
Just when it looks like these guys might need 10 rounds, someone turns it on, tunes it up, and give's er. Big late push from GSP, in this very even, fight of the epics. Good win. Good fight. Semi-flash, semi-non-flash KO. Something or other type deal.