Post by The Sandmen on Feb 26, 2014 2:57:21 GMT -5
Carlos Condit is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Rich Franklin looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Carlos Condit comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Rich Franklin tries a hook to the body
and hits Condit ribs hard
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
Rich Franklin shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Condit's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Rich Franklin.
Rich Franklin postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Condit hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Crushing shot to Condit's body! He's holding his side
Carlos Condit tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Condit circles out and slips free of Rich Franklin's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Rich Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown!
Carlos Condit sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Condit is holding Rich Franklin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin shows great balance while pushing away Carlos Condit
Franklin grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Condit struggles... Rich Franklin is unable to take him down
Solid kick to the leg from Carlos Condit
that visibly pains Franklin.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Franklin avoids a dangerous strike from Condit
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Condit tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Condit feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Chin
Condit 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.
Condit steps forward
Franklin feints.
Middle kick from Condit.
The kick just misses.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Rich Franklin throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Condit.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Franklin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Carlos Condit's punches
Franklin is on the receiving end of a great combo by Condit.
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Left eye
Franklin seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Rich Franklin tries a hook to the body
and hits Condit ribs hard
Franklin dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Condit from the ground!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Condit moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Franklin with a double overhooks!
Condit goes to the body...
his punches graze Franklin's arm.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Condit dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Franklin from the ground!
Franklin decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Franklin moves back and takes a deep breath.
Franklin launches a furious low kick!
Condit receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Condit hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Franklin throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Condit has a small cut in his Chin
Rich Franklin tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carlos Condit jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Carlos Condit tries to take advantage...
Franklin moves to shoot
Condit misses a knee.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rich Franklin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shovel hook by Rich Franklin
tags Condit.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin tries a middle kick
Condit blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Rich Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Carlos Condit is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Franklin into his guard.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Condit
Rich Franklin tries to pass Carlos Condit's guard...
Rich Franklin manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Condit
Franklin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Condit's being punished here!
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Condit
Rich Franklin tries to pass Carlos Condit's guard...
Rich Franklin manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Condit is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Rich Franklin looks to pass to mount...
Franklin slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Carlos Condit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Rich Franklin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Franklin has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
As the fight continues it seems that Carlos Condit is taking the best of the fight.
Condit pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Franklin easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Franklin attempts a shoot
Carlos Condit hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Condit 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 moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Every time Carlos Condit attempts to get inside
Franklin fires a low kick.
Rich Franklin and Condit engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rich Franklin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Carlos Condit attempts a sweep single...
Rich Franklin was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Franklin launches a furious low kick!
Condit receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Lightning fast low kick from Franklin!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left Condit staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Carlos Condit fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Franklin blocks and pushes his opponent.
Carlos Condit tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Rich Franklin's knows what to do here and blocks them
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Several good body shots
land on Condit.
Solid kick to the leg from Carlos Condit
Franklin checks it.
Condit moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Rich Franklin checks the kick.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Franklin launches a hook to the body
Bang! Condit stops that one with his ribs!
Condit ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Franklin steps backwards away from Carlos Condit. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Carlos Condit fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Franklin blocks and pushes his opponent.
Rich Franklin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Franklin has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin takes a break to breathe while holding Carlos Condit.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Rich Franklin tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Condit's face
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Condit launches a furious low kick!
Franklin blocks.
Condit misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Carlos Condit throws a combo
Rich Franklin ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Condit swings again, only to get countered once more! Condit is looking bad here!
Condit has a small cut in his Chin
Carlos Condit seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rich Franklin!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Carlos Condit who almost cannot stand!
One after another Rich Franklin is punishing Condit! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
Condit hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Rich Franklin has left Condit unconscious! What a finish by Rich Franklin!
There is a small laceration on Carlos Condit's Right eye
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (Punches) at 3:13 Round 2
Statistics: Carlos Condit
Punches 11/19 (58%)
Kicks 2/9 (22%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 40 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 29/36 (81%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 40 s
Condit's not so Rich after all.
Rich Franklin looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Carlos Condit comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Rich Franklin tries a hook to the body
and hits Condit ribs hard
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
Rich Franklin shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Condit's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Rich Franklin.
Rich Franklin postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Condit hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Crushing shot to Condit's body! He's holding his side
Carlos Condit tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Condit circles out and slips free of Rich Franklin's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Rich Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown!
Carlos Condit sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Condit is holding Rich Franklin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin shows great balance while pushing away Carlos Condit
Franklin grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Condit struggles... Rich Franklin is unable to take him down
Solid kick to the leg from Carlos Condit
that visibly pains Franklin.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Franklin avoids a dangerous strike from Condit
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Condit tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Condit feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Chin
Condit 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.
Condit steps forward
Franklin feints.
Middle kick from Condit.
The kick just misses.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Rich Franklin throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Condit.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Franklin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Carlos Condit's punches
Franklin is on the receiving end of a great combo by Condit.
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Left eye
Franklin seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Rich Franklin tries a hook to the body
and hits Condit ribs hard
Franklin dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Condit from the ground!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Condit moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Franklin with a double overhooks!
Condit goes to the body...
his punches graze Franklin's arm.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Condit dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Franklin from the ground!
Franklin decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Franklin moves back and takes a deep breath.
Franklin launches a furious low kick!
Condit receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Condit hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Franklin throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Condit has a small cut in his Chin
Rich Franklin tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carlos Condit jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Carlos Condit tries to take advantage...
Franklin moves to shoot
Condit misses a knee.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rich Franklin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shovel hook by Rich Franklin
tags Condit.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin tries a middle kick
Condit blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Rich Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Carlos Condit is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Franklin into his guard.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Condit
Rich Franklin tries to pass Carlos Condit's guard...
Rich Franklin manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Condit
Franklin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Condit's being punished here!
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Condit
Rich Franklin tries to pass Carlos Condit's guard...
Rich Franklin manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Condit is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Rich Franklin looks to pass to mount...
Franklin slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Carlos Condit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Rich Franklin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Franklin has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
As the fight continues it seems that Carlos Condit is taking the best of the fight.
Condit pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Franklin easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Franklin attempts a shoot
Carlos Condit hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Condit 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 moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Every time Carlos Condit attempts to get inside
Franklin fires a low kick.
Rich Franklin and Condit engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rich Franklin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Carlos Condit attempts a sweep single...
Rich Franklin was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Franklin launches a furious low kick!
Condit receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Lightning fast low kick from Franklin!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left Condit staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Carlos Condit fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Franklin blocks and pushes his opponent.
Carlos Condit tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Rich Franklin's knows what to do here and blocks them
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Several good body shots
land on Condit.
Solid kick to the leg from Carlos Condit
Franklin checks it.
Condit moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Rich Franklin checks the kick.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Franklin launches a hook to the body
Bang! Condit stops that one with his ribs!
Condit ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Franklin steps backwards away from Carlos Condit. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Carlos Condit fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Franklin blocks and pushes his opponent.
Rich Franklin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Franklin has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin takes a break to breathe while holding Carlos Condit.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Rich Franklin tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Condit's face
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Condit launches a furious low kick!
Franklin blocks.
Condit misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Carlos Condit throws a combo
Rich Franklin ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Condit swings again, only to get countered once more! Condit is looking bad here!
Condit has a small cut in his Chin
Carlos Condit seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rich Franklin!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Carlos Condit who almost cannot stand!
One after another Rich Franklin is punishing Condit! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
Condit hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Rich Franklin has left Condit unconscious! What a finish by Rich Franklin!
There is a small laceration on Carlos Condit's Right eye
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (Punches) at 3:13 Round 2
Statistics: Carlos Condit
Punches 11/19 (58%)
Kicks 2/9 (22%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 40 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 29/36 (81%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 40 s
Condit's not so Rich after all.