Post by The Sandmen on Jan 30, 2018 6:12:52 GMT -5
Rich Franklin doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Wanderlei Silva doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Wanderlei Silva tries to bring the fight to the ground
Franklin goes down.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Wanderlei Silva is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Wanderlei throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rich Franklin
Solid shots!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Wanderlei Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Wanderlei blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches to Franklin
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin 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
Herb Dean 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.
Rich Franklin circles around Wanderlei
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Wanderlei stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Rich Franklin is coming in again!
Wanderlei's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
As the fight continues it seems that Rich Franklin is taking the best of the fight.
Rich Franklin chases Wanderlei and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Wanderlei steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Quick hook by Wanderlei Silva
Good shot! Franklin has reasons to be worried.
Brilliant combination from Wanderlei Silva
that forces Franklin to try and defend better.
Wanderlei throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Wanderlei launches a hook to the body
Rich Franklin moves aside looking for a counter...
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Wanderlei leads with a punch
Rich Franklin avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Wanderlei Silva attempts a sweep single...
Wanderlei Silva catches Rich Franklin's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Wanderlei.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Franklin
Wanderlei Silva is looking to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Rich Franklin has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Franklin
Wanderlei looks to be in very good shape.
Wanderlei Silva looks to posture up and open Rich Franklin's guard...
Wanderlei Silva forces Rich Franklin to open his guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Wanderlei tries to launch a few punches to Rich Franklin
Franklin is able to achieve closed guard and counter Wanderlei Silva's punches.
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Franklin measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Wanderlei blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Wanderlei Silva throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Wanderlei
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Wanderlei tries to cover his face,
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Wanderlei Silva 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Wanderlei Silva. 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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva goes with a looping right hand while Rich Franklin jumps back and jabs
Franklin seems staggered and Wanderlei Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Wanderlei Silva circles around Franklin
Wanderlei is swinging for the fences!
Franklin backpedals and creates space. Wanderlei Silva is asking him if he is going to fight!
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Rich Franklin tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Wanderlei Silva's knows what to do here and blocks them
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Wanderlei fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Franklin sprawls and remains on his feet.
Wanderlei clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Rich Franklin tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rich Franklin who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Franklin hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Hard blow to Franklin's mid-section, he seems hurt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Wanderlei's face while in the clinch!
Wanderlei can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin postures up and launches another series of punches!
Wanderlei pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Rich Franklin's offensive.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin pushes Wanderlei Silva against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Wanderlei's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin pushes Wanderlei Silva against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Wanderlei's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Rich Franklin is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Wanderlei with uppercuts!
Wanderlei is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Wanderlei is unable to escape!
The ref pulls off Rich Franklin! Wanderlei seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Wanderlei has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Rich Franklin by TKO (Punches) at 5:00 Round 1
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 11/19 (58%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/14 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 135 s
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 8/14 (57%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 7/14 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 135 s
Franklin's on his way there now.
Wanderlei Silva doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Wanderlei Silva tries to bring the fight to the ground
Franklin goes down.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Wanderlei Silva is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Wanderlei throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rich Franklin
Solid shots!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Wanderlei Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Wanderlei blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches to Franklin
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin 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
Herb Dean 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.
Rich Franklin circles around Wanderlei
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Wanderlei stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Rich Franklin is coming in again!
Wanderlei's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
As the fight continues it seems that Rich Franklin is taking the best of the fight.
Rich Franklin chases Wanderlei and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Wanderlei steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Quick hook by Wanderlei Silva
Good shot! Franklin has reasons to be worried.
Brilliant combination from Wanderlei Silva
that forces Franklin to try and defend better.
Wanderlei throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Wanderlei launches a hook to the body
Rich Franklin moves aside looking for a counter...
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Wanderlei leads with a punch
Rich Franklin avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Wanderlei Silva attempts a sweep single...
Wanderlei Silva catches Rich Franklin's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Wanderlei.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Franklin
Wanderlei Silva is looking to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Rich Franklin has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Franklin
Wanderlei looks to be in very good shape.
Wanderlei Silva looks to posture up and open Rich Franklin's guard...
Wanderlei Silva forces Rich Franklin to open his guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Wanderlei tries to launch a few punches to Rich Franklin
Franklin is able to achieve closed guard and counter Wanderlei Silva's punches.
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Franklin measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Wanderlei blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Wanderlei Silva throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Wanderlei
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Wanderlei tries to cover his face,
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Wanderlei Silva 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Wanderlei Silva. 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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva goes with a looping right hand while Rich Franklin jumps back and jabs
Franklin seems staggered and Wanderlei Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Wanderlei Silva circles around Franklin
Wanderlei is swinging for the fences!
Franklin backpedals and creates space. Wanderlei Silva is asking him if he is going to fight!
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Rich Franklin tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Wanderlei Silva's knows what to do here and blocks them
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Wanderlei fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Franklin sprawls and remains on his feet.
Wanderlei clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Rich Franklin tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rich Franklin who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Franklin hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Hard blow to Franklin's mid-section, he seems hurt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Wanderlei's face while in the clinch!
Wanderlei can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin postures up and launches another series of punches!
Wanderlei pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Rich Franklin's offensive.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin pushes Wanderlei Silva against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Wanderlei's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin pushes Wanderlei Silva against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Wanderlei's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Rich Franklin is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Wanderlei with uppercuts!
Wanderlei is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Wanderlei is unable to escape!
The ref pulls off Rich Franklin! Wanderlei seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Wanderlei has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Rich Franklin by TKO (Punches) at 5:00 Round 1
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 11/19 (58%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/14 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 135 s
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 8/14 (57%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 7/14 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 135 s
Franklin's on his way there now.