Post by The Sandmen on Sept 6, 2013 16:47:22 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Franklin while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Kelvin Gastelum looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Kelvin Gastelum is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Franklin seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Franklin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kelvin Gastelum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Kelvin
Kelvin measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Franklin blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kelvin Gastelum gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Rich Franklin hovers above Kelvin
Kelvin Gastelum stops him from throwing strikes.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Kelvin
Rich Franklin tries to pass to half guard...
Kelvin Gastelum can't prevent his opponent from passing. Franklin looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Kelvin
Kelvin measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Franklin's side.
Hard blow to Franklin's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Kelvin
Rich Franklin tries to free his leg...
Rich Franklin uses some of his skill by jumping out of Kelvin's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Kelvin Gastelum
Franklin is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Kelvin Gastelum
Good looking punches from Rich Franklin on the ground
They could take their toll on Kelvin.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Kelvin Gastelum
Rich Franklin storms over Kelvin with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Franklin doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Kelvin's face with his elbows!
Kelvin's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kelvin Gastelum's Left cheek
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Kelvin Gastelum
Rich Franklin looks to pass to mount...
Franklin slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kelvin Gastelum.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Kelvin Gastelum
Kelvin Gastelum 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
Franklin tries to stand up!
Kelvin doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Kelvin Gastelum. 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.
Kelvin moves forward looking for some action
Rich Franklin doesn't want to engage and backpedals
A high kick from Kelvin Gastelum
misses badly. Kelvin slips and falls!
Franklin is standing while Kelvin is on the ground on his back
Kelvin Gastelum 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.
Franklin is standing while Kelvin is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Kelvin's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Franklin is standing while Kelvin is on the ground on his back
Kelvin Gastelum 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
Back to the beginning! Kelvin Gastelum is standing now.
Kelvin Gastelum and Franklin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kelvin Gastelum is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Kelvin grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Franklin struggles... Kelvin Gastelum is unable to take him down
Rich Franklin paws at Kelvin.
Kelvin swings ineffectively.
A punch from Kelvin Gastelum
gets blocked by Franklin.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Kelvin Gastelum jumps back and jabs
Kelvin seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Kelvin has a small cut in his Right cheek
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Kelvin stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Rich Franklin is coming in again!
Kelvin Gastelum attempts to cut off Franklin with punches
Franklin avoids getting cornered.
Kelvin Gastelum gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Rich Franklin chases Kelvin and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Kelvin steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Kelvin Gastelum's Right cheek
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Franklin seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kelvin Gastelum continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kelvin Gastelum 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 Kelvin Gastelum
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kelvin Gastelum throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Rich Franklin pushes away Kelvin and breaks the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Rich Franklin chases Kelvin and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Kelvin steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Kelvin's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kelvin has a small cut in his Right cheek
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left Kelvin staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
Kelvin Gastelum is a bloody mess!
Franklin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kelvin Gastelum's punches
Kelvin is on the receiving end of a great combo by Franklin.
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left Kelvin staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
Kelvin doesn't stop bleeding.
Kelvin Gastelum looks rattled! Rich Franklin sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Kelvin Gastelum is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
This is over! That impact from Rich Franklin has left Kelvin laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (Punches) at 5:00 Round 1
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 17/27 (63%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 105 s
Statistics: Kelvin Gastelum
Punches 3/17 (18%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 136 s
Darn. I was hoping Gastelum was ready for a big step up in competition. Apparently if he is, Franklin isn't it. For Franklin, though, this is a big win in cementing the fact he has not gone anywhere.
Kelvin Gastelum looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Kelvin Gastelum is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Franklin seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Franklin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kelvin Gastelum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Kelvin
Kelvin measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Franklin blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kelvin Gastelum gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Rich Franklin hovers above Kelvin
Kelvin Gastelum stops him from throwing strikes.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Kelvin
Rich Franklin tries to pass to half guard...
Kelvin Gastelum can't prevent his opponent from passing. Franklin looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Kelvin
Kelvin measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Franklin's side.
Hard blow to Franklin's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Kelvin
Rich Franklin tries to free his leg...
Rich Franklin uses some of his skill by jumping out of Kelvin's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Kelvin Gastelum
Franklin is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Kelvin Gastelum
Good looking punches from Rich Franklin on the ground
They could take their toll on Kelvin.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Kelvin Gastelum
Rich Franklin storms over Kelvin with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Franklin doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Kelvin's face with his elbows!
Kelvin's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kelvin Gastelum's Left cheek
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Kelvin Gastelum
Rich Franklin looks to pass to mount...
Franklin slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kelvin Gastelum.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Kelvin Gastelum
Kelvin Gastelum 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
Franklin tries to stand up!
Kelvin doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Kelvin Gastelum. 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.
Kelvin moves forward looking for some action
Rich Franklin doesn't want to engage and backpedals
A high kick from Kelvin Gastelum
misses badly. Kelvin slips and falls!
Franklin is standing while Kelvin is on the ground on his back
Kelvin Gastelum 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.
Franklin is standing while Kelvin is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Kelvin's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Franklin is standing while Kelvin is on the ground on his back
Kelvin Gastelum 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
Back to the beginning! Kelvin Gastelum is standing now.
Kelvin Gastelum and Franklin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kelvin Gastelum is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Kelvin grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Franklin struggles... Kelvin Gastelum is unable to take him down
Rich Franklin paws at Kelvin.
Kelvin swings ineffectively.
A punch from Kelvin Gastelum
gets blocked by Franklin.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Kelvin Gastelum jumps back and jabs
Kelvin seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Kelvin has a small cut in his Right cheek
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Kelvin stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Rich Franklin is coming in again!
Kelvin Gastelum attempts to cut off Franklin with punches
Franklin avoids getting cornered.
Kelvin Gastelum gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Rich Franklin chases Kelvin and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Kelvin steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Kelvin Gastelum's Right cheek
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Franklin seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kelvin Gastelum continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kelvin Gastelum 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 Kelvin Gastelum
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kelvin Gastelum throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Rich Franklin pushes away Kelvin and breaks the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Rich Franklin chases Kelvin and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Kelvin steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Kelvin's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kelvin has a small cut in his Right cheek
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left Kelvin staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
Kelvin Gastelum is a bloody mess!
Franklin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kelvin Gastelum's punches
Kelvin is on the receiving end of a great combo by Franklin.
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left Kelvin staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
Kelvin doesn't stop bleeding.
Kelvin Gastelum looks rattled! Rich Franklin sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Kelvin Gastelum is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
This is over! That impact from Rich Franklin has left Kelvin laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (Punches) at 5:00 Round 1
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 17/27 (63%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 105 s
Statistics: Kelvin Gastelum
Punches 3/17 (18%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 136 s
Darn. I was hoping Gastelum was ready for a big step up in competition. Apparently if he is, Franklin isn't it. For Franklin, though, this is a big win in cementing the fact he has not gone anywhere.