Post by The Sandmen on Nov 17, 2017 13:18:04 GMT -5
Rich Franklin doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Quinton Jackson looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Rich Franklin has fight Quinton Jackson 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
Rich Franklin is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Rich Franklin and Quinton Jackson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Nice punch by Rich Franklin
that nearly tags Rampage.
Rampage tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Quinton Jackson 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
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Rampage moves on the ground
Quinton Jackson moves to side mount
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rampage blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Rich Franklin sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Quinton Jackson fakes some punches
Franklin ties him up.
Franklin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Franklin measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rampage's side.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Quinton Jackson tries to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Quinton Jackson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rampage tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Quinton Jackson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rampage works on the ground with his fingers over Franklin's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Quinton Jackson for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Franklin time to recover. Rich Franklin seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
1:46 Round 1 and Rampage is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rampage is holding Rich Franklin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Quinton Jackson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Quinton Jackson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Quinton Jackson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rampage is trying to counter now!
Rampage tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Quinton Jackson controls the situation despite Rich Franklin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Rampage is getting frustrated here.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rampage tries to cover his face,
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rampage's side.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rampage's side.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rampage tries to cover his face,
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Not a desiderable position that Rampage is in now. Rich Franklin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rich Franklin tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Quinton Jackson looks to counter!
Quinton Jackson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Franklin's face!
Franklin has a small cut in his Right eye
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rampage tries to cover his face,
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Rich Franklin tries to close the guard.
Franklin put Quinton Jackson in closed guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Franklin
Rampage tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Quinton Jackson. 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.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Franklin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rich Franklin spins around suddenly...
...and his backfist connects flush with Rampage's chin!
Nice punches from Rich Franklin.
Even nicer blocks from Rampage.
Rich Franklin tries a hook to the body
but Rampage manages to dodge it
Franklin decides to launch some tentative punches
Quinton Jackson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Nice punches from Rich Franklin.
Even nicer blocks from Rampage.
Rich Franklin chases Rampage and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Rampage steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Incredible haymaker from Rich Franklin!
You can see Quinton Jackson's head being snapped backwards!
Solid kick to the leg from Rich Franklin
Rampage checks it.
Rampage throws a lazy kick
Franklin dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Franklin.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Rampage is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Middle kick from Franklin.
The kick just misses.
Quinton Jackson launches a body shot
Franklin evades.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Quinton Jackson tries to take advantage...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Rampage.
It looks like Franklin was hit by a bus!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Superb haymaker by Franklin
Rampage manages to move aside
Franklin is holding Quinton Jackson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Quinton Jackson shows great balance while pushing away Rich Franklin
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
Quinton Jackson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Franklin's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Quinton Jackson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Quinton Jackson chases Franklin and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Franklin steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
A right hand from Quinton Jackson
surprises Franklin!
Rampage has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Quinton Jackson and Franklin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Mouth
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Quinton Jackson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Rampage follows Rich Franklin
Franklin fakes a move.
Rich Franklin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Rampage blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Quinton Jackson's cheek! Rampage stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Franklin is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Rampage's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin creates space and allows Quinton Jackson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Quinton Jackson is standing now.
Rampage decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Rampage moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Franklin goes down.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Quinton Jackson pushes Rich Franklin against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rampage jumps and tries to free his leg! Franklin doesn't allow this but Quinton Jackson is able to get half guard here.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Rampage 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!
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to move to full guard
Quinton Jackson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Quinton Jackson breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rich Franklin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Pulverizing punch to Rampage's head!
Rampage slips the punch.
Poorly executed technique. Quinton Jackson looks to counter!
Rampage throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Franklin's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Quinton Jackson
that forces Franklin to try and defend better.
Quinton Jackson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Franklin goes down.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Quinton Jackson fakes some punches
Franklin ties him up.
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Rampage launches a barrage of elbows over Franklin's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Franklin doesn't fight back!
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rampage blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rampage is trying to counter now!
Quinton Jackson hovers above Franklin
Good punches to Franklin's body.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Rampage
He is not able to do it
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Rampage 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
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Franklin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Quinton Jackson 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.
Quinton Jackson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Quinton Jackson jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rampage seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Franklin decides to launch some tentative punches
Quinton Jackson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Rampage avoids a dangerous strike from Franklin
and counters with a solid straight!
Franklin's Left eye is beginning to swell
Rich Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown!
Quinton Jackson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
Quinton Jackson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Quinton Jackson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin pushes off of Quinton Jackson and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Rampage holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rampage grab one of Rich Franklin's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Quinton Jackson throw Franklin to the mat like a ragdoll
Rampage is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Quinton Jackson opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Franklin's guard.
Franklin didn't see that coming. Rampage is in open guard over Franklin now.
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Quinton Jackson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Good looking punches from Quinton Jackson on the ground
They could take their toll on Franklin.
Franklin has a small cut in his Right eye
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Quinton Jackson aggressively and repeatedly punches Franklin.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Right cheek
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Rampage fires a barrage of punches at Franklin's head!
This is bad! Rampage is just pounding on Rich Franklin's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Franklin's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Rampage moves on the ground
Quinton Jackson moves to side mount
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Quinton Jackson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Franklin tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Quinton Jackson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Quinton Jackson tries to take advantage...
Rampage is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Rich Franklin, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Forehead
That punishment by Quinton Jackson has left Franklin staggered! Quinton Jackson should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to escape from the full mount...
Quinton Jackson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
You can see Franklin's blood making stains in the mat.
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Quinton Jackson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
You can see Franklin's blood making stains in the mat.
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Quinton Jackson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin is a bloody mess!
Franklin tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Franklin doesn't stop bleeding.
Quinton Jackson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Quinton Jackson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin doesn't stop bleeding.
Quinton Jackson tries to holds Rich Franklin in a clinch against the fence
Rampage pushes back Franklin's head with his forehand and tries some puches to his ribs, Franklin was unable to deferece himself and those puches landed hard
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin is a bloody mess!
Rich Franklin slightly pushes Rampage into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Rampage moves forward looking for some action
Quinton Jackson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rampage takes a break to breathe while holding Rich Franklin.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Rich Franklin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Quinton Jackson swings...
hard impact to Franklin's face!
Franklin's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Rampage seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
You can see Franklin's blood making stains in the mat.
Quinton Jackson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
You can see Franklin's blood making stains in the mat.
Quinton Jackson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Franklin's chin! That stops Franklin in his tracks!
You can see Franklin's blood making stains in the mat.
Franklin steps forward
Quinton Jackson catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Franklin's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Rampage steps forward
Franklin feints.
Rampage tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rich Franklin throws a combo
Quinton Jackson ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Franklin swings again, only to get countered once more! Franklin is looking bad here!
Franklin's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Quinton Jackson has left Franklin staggered! Quinton Jackson should try push forward now and finish this!
Rich Franklin looks rattled! Quinton Jackson sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Rich Franklin is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Quinton Jackson turns out the lights for Franklin! What an astonishing KO by Rampage!
Franklin's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Nose
Winner is Quinton Jackson by KO (Punches) at 1:08 Round 4
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 18/41 (44%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 12/34 (35%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 445 s
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 35/47 (74%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/36 (81%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 453 s
Note to self. STOP. BOOKING. FRANKLIN. IN. CATCHWEIGHT. FIGHTS.
Quinton Jackson looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Rich Franklin has fight Quinton Jackson 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
Rich Franklin is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Rich Franklin and Quinton Jackson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Nice punch by Rich Franklin
that nearly tags Rampage.
Rampage tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Quinton Jackson 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
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Rampage moves on the ground
Quinton Jackson moves to side mount
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rampage blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Rich Franklin sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Quinton Jackson fakes some punches
Franklin ties him up.
Franklin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Franklin measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rampage's side.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Quinton Jackson tries to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Quinton Jackson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rampage tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Quinton Jackson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rampage works on the ground with his fingers over Franklin's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Quinton Jackson for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Franklin time to recover. Rich Franklin seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
1:46 Round 1 and Rampage is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rampage is holding Rich Franklin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Quinton Jackson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Quinton Jackson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Quinton Jackson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rampage is trying to counter now!
Rampage tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Quinton Jackson controls the situation despite Rich Franklin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Rampage is getting frustrated here.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rampage tries to cover his face,
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rampage's side.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rampage's side.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rampage tries to cover his face,
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Not a desiderable position that Rampage is in now. Rich Franklin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rich Franklin tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Quinton Jackson looks to counter!
Quinton Jackson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Franklin's face!
Franklin has a small cut in his Right eye
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rampage tries to cover his face,
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Rich Franklin tries to close the guard.
Franklin put Quinton Jackson in closed guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Franklin
Rampage tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Quinton Jackson. 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.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Franklin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rich Franklin spins around suddenly...
...and his backfist connects flush with Rampage's chin!
Nice punches from Rich Franklin.
Even nicer blocks from Rampage.
Rich Franklin tries a hook to the body
but Rampage manages to dodge it
Franklin decides to launch some tentative punches
Quinton Jackson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Nice punches from Rich Franklin.
Even nicer blocks from Rampage.
Rich Franklin chases Rampage and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Rampage steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Incredible haymaker from Rich Franklin!
You can see Quinton Jackson's head being snapped backwards!
Solid kick to the leg from Rich Franklin
Rampage checks it.
Rampage throws a lazy kick
Franklin dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Franklin.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Rampage is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Middle kick from Franklin.
The kick just misses.
Quinton Jackson launches a body shot
Franklin evades.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Quinton Jackson tries to take advantage...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Rampage.
It looks like Franklin was hit by a bus!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Superb haymaker by Franklin
Rampage manages to move aside
Franklin is holding Quinton Jackson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Quinton Jackson shows great balance while pushing away Rich Franklin
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
Quinton Jackson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Franklin's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Quinton Jackson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Quinton Jackson chases Franklin and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Franklin steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
A right hand from Quinton Jackson
surprises Franklin!
Rampage has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Quinton Jackson and Franklin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Mouth
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Quinton Jackson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Rampage follows Rich Franklin
Franklin fakes a move.
Rich Franklin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Rampage blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Quinton Jackson's cheek! Rampage stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Franklin is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Rampage's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin creates space and allows Quinton Jackson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Quinton Jackson is standing now.
Rampage decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Rampage moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Franklin goes down.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Quinton Jackson pushes Rich Franklin against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rampage jumps and tries to free his leg! Franklin doesn't allow this but Quinton Jackson is able to get half guard here.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Rampage 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!
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to move to full guard
Quinton Jackson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Quinton Jackson breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rich Franklin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Pulverizing punch to Rampage's head!
Rampage slips the punch.
Poorly executed technique. Quinton Jackson looks to counter!
Rampage throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Franklin's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Quinton Jackson
that forces Franklin to try and defend better.
Quinton Jackson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Franklin goes down.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Quinton Jackson fakes some punches
Franklin ties him up.
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Rampage launches a barrage of elbows over Franklin's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Franklin doesn't fight back!
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rampage blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rampage is trying to counter now!
Quinton Jackson hovers above Franklin
Good punches to Franklin's body.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Rampage
He is not able to do it
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Rampage 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
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Franklin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Quinton Jackson 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.
Quinton Jackson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Quinton Jackson jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rampage seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Franklin decides to launch some tentative punches
Quinton Jackson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Rampage avoids a dangerous strike from Franklin
and counters with a solid straight!
Franklin's Left eye is beginning to swell
Rich Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown!
Quinton Jackson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
Quinton Jackson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Quinton Jackson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin pushes off of Quinton Jackson and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Rampage holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rampage grab one of Rich Franklin's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Quinton Jackson throw Franklin to the mat like a ragdoll
Rampage is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Quinton Jackson opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Franklin's guard.
Franklin didn't see that coming. Rampage is in open guard over Franklin now.
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Quinton Jackson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Good looking punches from Quinton Jackson on the ground
They could take their toll on Franklin.
Franklin has a small cut in his Right eye
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Quinton Jackson aggressively and repeatedly punches Franklin.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Right cheek
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Rampage fires a barrage of punches at Franklin's head!
This is bad! Rampage is just pounding on Rich Franklin's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Franklin's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Rampage moves on the ground
Quinton Jackson moves to side mount
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Quinton Jackson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Franklin tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Quinton Jackson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Quinton Jackson tries to take advantage...
Rampage is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Rich Franklin, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Forehead
That punishment by Quinton Jackson has left Franklin staggered! Quinton Jackson should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to escape from the full mount...
Quinton Jackson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
You can see Franklin's blood making stains in the mat.
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Quinton Jackson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
You can see Franklin's blood making stains in the mat.
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Quinton Jackson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin is a bloody mess!
Franklin tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Franklin doesn't stop bleeding.
Quinton Jackson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Quinton Jackson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin doesn't stop bleeding.
Quinton Jackson tries to holds Rich Franklin in a clinch against the fence
Rampage pushes back Franklin's head with his forehand and tries some puches to his ribs, Franklin was unable to deferece himself and those puches landed hard
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin is a bloody mess!
Rich Franklin slightly pushes Rampage into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Rampage moves forward looking for some action
Quinton Jackson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rampage takes a break to breathe while holding Rich Franklin.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Rich Franklin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Quinton Jackson swings...
hard impact to Franklin's face!
Franklin's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Rampage seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
You can see Franklin's blood making stains in the mat.
Quinton Jackson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
You can see Franklin's blood making stains in the mat.
Quinton Jackson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Franklin's chin! That stops Franklin in his tracks!
You can see Franklin's blood making stains in the mat.
Franklin steps forward
Quinton Jackson catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Franklin's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Rampage steps forward
Franklin feints.
Rampage tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rich Franklin throws a combo
Quinton Jackson ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Franklin swings again, only to get countered once more! Franklin is looking bad here!
Franklin's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Quinton Jackson has left Franklin staggered! Quinton Jackson should try push forward now and finish this!
Rich Franklin looks rattled! Quinton Jackson sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Rich Franklin is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Quinton Jackson turns out the lights for Franklin! What an astonishing KO by Rampage!
Franklin's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Nose
Winner is Quinton Jackson by KO (Punches) at 1:08 Round 4
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 18/41 (44%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 12/34 (35%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 445 s
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 35/47 (74%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/36 (81%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 453 s
Note to self. STOP. BOOKING. FRANKLIN. IN. CATCHWEIGHT. FIGHTS.