Post by The Sandmen on Dec 15, 2012 2:08:15 GMT -5
Franklin enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Martin Kampmann doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Rich Franklin doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Rich Franklin today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Martin Kampmann and Rich Franklin touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Superb haymaker by Franklin
Kampmann manages to move aside
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Franklin showing excellent timing, blasts Martin Kampmann with a right hand.
Great hook by Rich Franklin! Martin Kampmann is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Franklin is standing while Kampmann is on the ground on his back
Franklin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Rich Franklin decides to jump inside Kampmann's guard.
Kampmann didn't see that coming. Franklin is in open guard over Kampmann now.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Kampmann
Franklin fires a barrage of punches at Kampmann's head!
This is bad! Franklin is just pounding on Martin Kampmann's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Kampmann
Franklin moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Martin Kampmann to fight back!
Kampmann tries to close his guard around Franklin
He is not able to do it
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Kampmann
Rich Franklin pushes Martin Kampmann against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Franklin jumps and tries to free his leg! Kampmann doesn't allow this but Rich Franklin is able to get half guard here.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Kampmann
Kampmann is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Kampmann
Rich Franklin tries to pass Martin Kampmann's guard...
Rich Franklin manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Rich Franklin looks to pass to mount...
Franklin slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Martin Kampmann.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann tries to roll to his side and trap Rich Franklin in his guard...
Martin Kampmann gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Martin Kampmann is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Kampmann is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Franklin's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin breaths deeply while on the ground
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 Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
Martin Kampmann is measuring Franklin with his jab.
Franklin isn't fazed.
Martin Kampmann gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Some nice shots from Rich Franklin
that stun Kampmann.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Franklin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Rich Franklin attempts a sweep single...
Rich Franklin catches Martin Kampmann's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Franklin.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Kampmann
Rich Franklin tries to open Kampmann's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rich Franklin. Kampmann is unable to cover himself now!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Kampmann
Franklin tries to open up Martin Kampmann's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Kampmann in the side of the head
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Kampmann
Franklin struggles on the ground and tries to break Martin Kampmann's guard...
Rich Franklin is in Kampmann open guard now
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Kampmann
Kampmann tries to close his guard around Franklin
He succeeds!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Kampmann
Rich Franklin tries to better his position on the ground...
Franklin breaks the closed guard of Martin Kampmann and moves to half guard
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Terrible one sided match... Kampmann was not ready to fight a fighter of Rich Franklin caliber.
Martin Kampmann attempts to trap Rich Franklin in his guard.
Martin Kampmann manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann attempts to move to full guard
Rich Franklin keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann attempts to move to full guard
Rich Franklin keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Kampmann
Rich Franklin hovers above Kampmann
Good punches to Kampmann's body.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Kampmann
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Franklin sits over his knees and pushes away Kampmann's leg!
Rich Franklin is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Franklin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Deep breaths from Martin Kampmann who tries a hammer punch to Franklin's ribs.
That hit Franklin who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann 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
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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Franklin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kampmann sprawls and remains on his feet.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Martin Kampmann to fight back!
Martin Kampmann fakes a punch and launches himself over Franklin!
Nice move by Kampmann who clinches and pushes Franklin against the cage
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Rich Franklin, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Kampmann moves forward looking for some action
Rich Franklin struggles a bit before breaking Kampmann's attemp of grappling
Rich Franklin throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Kampmann dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
A solid combination from Rich Franklin
connects with Kampmann.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Kampmann launches a furious hook!
That hits Franklin's chin like a wrecking ball! Franklin loses balance and goes to the mat.
Franklin's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin has a small cut in his Chin
Kampmann is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Martin Kampmann decides to jump inside Franklin's guard.
Franklin didn't see that coming. Kampmann is in open guard over Franklin now.
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Kampmann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kampmann's side.
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Kampmann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kampmann's side.
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Franklin
Kampmann tries to move to full mount
Kampmann's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Franklin
Martin Kampmann hovers above Franklin
Good punches to Franklin's body.
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Franklin
Martin Kampmann tries to open Franklin's guard...
Franklin breaks the lock and covers himself from Kampmann's punches
Franklin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Franklin tries to close his guard around Kampmann
He is not able to do it
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Franklin
Kampmann tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Franklin
Martin Kampmann tries to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Rich Franklin's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Franklin
Kampmann tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Franklin from the side mount!
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Martin Kampmann looks to pass to mount...
Kampmann slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rich Franklin.
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Martin Kampmann sits high on Rich Franklin's chest and pulls his leg underneath Franklin's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Franklin tries to roll out. He's too quick for Martin Kampmann and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Kampmann and it cost him top position.
Franklin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Kampmann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kampmann tries to cover his face,
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Martin Kampmann tries to better his position on the ground...
Rich Franklin tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Kampmann
Franklin tries to escape from closed guard...
Franklin struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann attempts to move to full guard
Rich Franklin keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Kampmann
Rich Franklin fakes some punches
Kampmann ties him up.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
Franklin is holding Martin Kampmann's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Martin Kampmann shows great balance while pushing away Rich Franklin
Martin Kampmann tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Rich Franklin swings and Kampmann has to retreat
Not a desiderable position that Kampmann is in now. Rich Franklin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
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.
Martin Kampmann pushes away Franklin trying to keep the fight at striking range
Franklin doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Martin Kampmann
Kampmann misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Franklin launches a few hard punches to Martin Kampmann's ribs!
Martin Kampmann's ribs shows the damage! Rich Franklin is working his opponent ribs!
Kampmann ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Franklin gets hold of a leg and trips Kampmann to the mat!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Kampmann
Rich Franklin throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Kampmann's face with those brutal elbows! Kampmann needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Kampmann
Franklin is in closed guard... Kampmann tries to roll on the ground!
Rich Franklin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Kampmann
Nice beating Martin Kampmann has received.
Franklin is in closed guard... Kampmann tries to roll on the ground!
Rich Franklin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Rich Franklin hovers above Kampmann
Good punches to Kampmann's body.
Crushing shot to Kampmann's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Kampmann
Franklin fires a barrage of punches at Kampmann's head!
This is bad! Franklin is just pounding on Martin Kampmann's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Rich Franklin, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Kampmann 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.
Rich Franklin attempts to cut off Kampmann with punches
Kampmann reels from the strikes.
Franklin goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Franklin leads with a punch
Martin Kampmann avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Franklin's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rich Franklin leans forwards and tries to grapple with Kampmann
Franklin shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Martin Kampmann tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Franklin is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kampmann takes a break to breathe while holding Rich Franklin.
Rich Franklin pushes away Kampmann trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kampmann stumbles backwards and Rich Franklin circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Quick hook by Rich Franklin
Good shot! Kampmann has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Franklin moves backwards and Martin Kampmann is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Kampmann launches a stiff jab!
Franklin ducks that one.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Martin Kampmann!
Franklin ducks under...
Kampmann clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Rich Franklin tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kampmann is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Kampmann
Rich Franklin hovers above Kampmann
Good punches to Kampmann's body.
Kampmann ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Kampmann
Franklin fires a barrage of punches at Kampmann's head!
This is bad! Franklin is just pounding on Martin Kampmann's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Kampmann has a small cut in his Nose
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Franklin's moves.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Kampmann
Good looking punches from Rich Franklin on the ground
They could take their toll on Kampmann.
Kampmann's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kampmann seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Kampmann
Rich Franklin positions himself and tries to finish this!
Rich Franklin storms Martin Kampmann's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Dan Miragliotta is asking Martin Kampmann to defend himself!
Kampmann's Left cheek is beginning to swell
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left Kampmann staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Kampmann
Rich Franklin wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Franklin drills Martin Kampmann's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Kampmann seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Kampmann
Franklin tries to jump to side mount.
Martin Kampmann closed his guard around Rich Franklin.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Franklin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Rich Franklin tries to better his position on the ground...
Franklin is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Rich Franklin wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Franklin drills Martin Kampmann's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Martin Kampmann seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rich Franklin!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Franklin leans back...
He clobbers Martin Kampmann's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Kampmann's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left Kampmann staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Franklin knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Martin Kampmann is having a nightmare! Dan Miragliotta watches for the moment he has to end this!
That brutal impact left Kampmann laid out on the mat! Rich Franklin's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (GnP) at 3:46 Round 3
Statistics: Martin Kampmann
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 533 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 12/14 (86%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 52/62 (84%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 534 s
Not bad.
Martin Kampmann doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Rich Franklin doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Rich Franklin today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Martin Kampmann and Rich Franklin touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Superb haymaker by Franklin
Kampmann manages to move aside
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Franklin showing excellent timing, blasts Martin Kampmann with a right hand.
Great hook by Rich Franklin! Martin Kampmann is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Franklin is standing while Kampmann is on the ground on his back
Franklin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Rich Franklin decides to jump inside Kampmann's guard.
Kampmann didn't see that coming. Franklin is in open guard over Kampmann now.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Kampmann
Franklin fires a barrage of punches at Kampmann's head!
This is bad! Franklin is just pounding on Martin Kampmann's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Kampmann
Franklin moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Martin Kampmann to fight back!
Kampmann tries to close his guard around Franklin
He is not able to do it
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Kampmann
Rich Franklin pushes Martin Kampmann against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Franklin jumps and tries to free his leg! Kampmann doesn't allow this but Rich Franklin is able to get half guard here.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Kampmann
Kampmann is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Kampmann
Rich Franklin tries to pass Martin Kampmann's guard...
Rich Franklin manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Rich Franklin looks to pass to mount...
Franklin slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Martin Kampmann.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann tries to roll to his side and trap Rich Franklin in his guard...
Martin Kampmann gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Martin Kampmann is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Kampmann is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Franklin's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin breaths deeply while on the ground
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 Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
Martin Kampmann is measuring Franklin with his jab.
Franklin isn't fazed.
Martin Kampmann gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Some nice shots from Rich Franklin
that stun Kampmann.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Franklin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Rich Franklin attempts a sweep single...
Rich Franklin catches Martin Kampmann's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Franklin.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Kampmann
Rich Franklin tries to open Kampmann's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rich Franklin. Kampmann is unable to cover himself now!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Kampmann
Franklin tries to open up Martin Kampmann's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Kampmann in the side of the head
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Kampmann
Franklin struggles on the ground and tries to break Martin Kampmann's guard...
Rich Franklin is in Kampmann open guard now
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Kampmann
Kampmann tries to close his guard around Franklin
He succeeds!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Kampmann
Rich Franklin tries to better his position on the ground...
Franklin breaks the closed guard of Martin Kampmann and moves to half guard
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Terrible one sided match... Kampmann was not ready to fight a fighter of Rich Franklin caliber.
Martin Kampmann attempts to trap Rich Franklin in his guard.
Martin Kampmann manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann attempts to move to full guard
Rich Franklin keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann attempts to move to full guard
Rich Franklin keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Kampmann
Rich Franklin hovers above Kampmann
Good punches to Kampmann's body.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Kampmann
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Franklin sits over his knees and pushes away Kampmann's leg!
Rich Franklin is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Franklin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Deep breaths from Martin Kampmann who tries a hammer punch to Franklin's ribs.
That hit Franklin who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann 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
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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Franklin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kampmann sprawls and remains on his feet.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Martin Kampmann to fight back!
Martin Kampmann fakes a punch and launches himself over Franklin!
Nice move by Kampmann who clinches and pushes Franklin against the cage
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Rich Franklin, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Kampmann moves forward looking for some action
Rich Franklin struggles a bit before breaking Kampmann's attemp of grappling
Rich Franklin throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Kampmann dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
A solid combination from Rich Franklin
connects with Kampmann.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Kampmann launches a furious hook!
That hits Franklin's chin like a wrecking ball! Franklin loses balance and goes to the mat.
Franklin's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin has a small cut in his Chin
Kampmann is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Martin Kampmann decides to jump inside Franklin's guard.
Franklin didn't see that coming. Kampmann is in open guard over Franklin now.
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Kampmann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kampmann's side.
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Kampmann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kampmann's side.
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Franklin
Kampmann tries to move to full mount
Kampmann's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Franklin
Martin Kampmann hovers above Franklin
Good punches to Franklin's body.
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Franklin
Martin Kampmann tries to open Franklin's guard...
Franklin breaks the lock and covers himself from Kampmann's punches
Franklin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Franklin tries to close his guard around Kampmann
He is not able to do it
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Franklin
Kampmann tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Franklin
Martin Kampmann tries to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Rich Franklin's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Franklin
Kampmann tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Franklin from the side mount!
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Martin Kampmann looks to pass to mount...
Kampmann slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rich Franklin.
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Martin Kampmann sits high on Rich Franklin's chest and pulls his leg underneath Franklin's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Franklin tries to roll out. He's too quick for Martin Kampmann and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Kampmann and it cost him top position.
Franklin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Kampmann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kampmann tries to cover his face,
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Martin Kampmann tries to better his position on the ground...
Rich Franklin tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Kampmann
Franklin tries to escape from closed guard...
Franklin struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann attempts to move to full guard
Rich Franklin keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Kampmann
Rich Franklin fakes some punches
Kampmann ties him up.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
Franklin is holding Martin Kampmann's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Martin Kampmann shows great balance while pushing away Rich Franklin
Martin Kampmann tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Rich Franklin swings and Kampmann has to retreat
Not a desiderable position that Kampmann is in now. Rich Franklin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
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.
Martin Kampmann pushes away Franklin trying to keep the fight at striking range
Franklin doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Martin Kampmann
Kampmann misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Franklin launches a few hard punches to Martin Kampmann's ribs!
Martin Kampmann's ribs shows the damage! Rich Franklin is working his opponent ribs!
Kampmann ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Franklin gets hold of a leg and trips Kampmann to the mat!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Kampmann
Rich Franklin throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Kampmann's face with those brutal elbows! Kampmann needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Kampmann
Franklin is in closed guard... Kampmann tries to roll on the ground!
Rich Franklin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Kampmann
Nice beating Martin Kampmann has received.
Franklin is in closed guard... Kampmann tries to roll on the ground!
Rich Franklin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Rich Franklin hovers above Kampmann
Good punches to Kampmann's body.
Crushing shot to Kampmann's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Kampmann
Franklin fires a barrage of punches at Kampmann's head!
This is bad! Franklin is just pounding on Martin Kampmann's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Rich Franklin, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Kampmann 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.
Rich Franklin attempts to cut off Kampmann with punches
Kampmann reels from the strikes.
Franklin goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Franklin leads with a punch
Martin Kampmann avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Franklin's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rich Franklin leans forwards and tries to grapple with Kampmann
Franklin shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Martin Kampmann tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Franklin is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kampmann takes a break to breathe while holding Rich Franklin.
Rich Franklin pushes away Kampmann trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kampmann stumbles backwards and Rich Franklin circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Quick hook by Rich Franklin
Good shot! Kampmann has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Franklin moves backwards and Martin Kampmann is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Kampmann launches a stiff jab!
Franklin ducks that one.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Martin Kampmann!
Franklin ducks under...
Kampmann clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Rich Franklin tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kampmann is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Kampmann
Rich Franklin hovers above Kampmann
Good punches to Kampmann's body.
Kampmann ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Kampmann
Franklin fires a barrage of punches at Kampmann's head!
This is bad! Franklin is just pounding on Martin Kampmann's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Kampmann has a small cut in his Nose
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Franklin's moves.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Kampmann
Good looking punches from Rich Franklin on the ground
They could take their toll on Kampmann.
Kampmann's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kampmann seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Kampmann
Rich Franklin positions himself and tries to finish this!
Rich Franklin storms Martin Kampmann's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Dan Miragliotta is asking Martin Kampmann to defend himself!
Kampmann's Left cheek is beginning to swell
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left Kampmann staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Kampmann
Rich Franklin wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Franklin drills Martin Kampmann's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Kampmann seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Kampmann
Franklin tries to jump to side mount.
Martin Kampmann closed his guard around Rich Franklin.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Franklin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Rich Franklin tries to better his position on the ground...
Franklin is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Rich Franklin wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Franklin drills Martin Kampmann's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Martin Kampmann seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rich Franklin!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Franklin leans back...
He clobbers Martin Kampmann's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Kampmann's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left Kampmann staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Franklin knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Martin Kampmann is having a nightmare! Dan Miragliotta watches for the moment he has to end this!
That brutal impact left Kampmann laid out on the mat! Rich Franklin's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (GnP) at 3:46 Round 3
Statistics: Martin Kampmann
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 533 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 12/14 (86%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 52/62 (84%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 534 s
Not bad.