Post by The Sandmen on May 10, 2012 15:08:34 GMT -5
Rich Franklin is the favourite fighter of the crowd at AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX).
Anderson Silva 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
Franklin is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Franklin's ribs!
Crisp uppercut by Franklin followed by a hard jab
Anderson deflects the blows.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anderson Silva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Franklin into his guard.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Franklin tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rich Franklin fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Anderson
Rich Franklin tries to free his leg
Anderson Silva moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Franklin throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva is opening up on Franklin and raining down combinations!
Franklin doesn't look worried as he defends.
Anderson Silva and Franklin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rich Franklin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson won't budge, forcing Franklin to pull guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and shows Anderson Silva a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Franklin uses his forearms to block the impact!
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Franklin
Anderson 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!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Franklin
Anderson Silva hovers above Franklin
Rich Franklin stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Franklin
Anderson tries to escape from the closed guard
Anderson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Anderson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Anderson Silva tries to pass to half guard...
Rich Franklin can't prevent his opponent from passing. Anderson looks to work from half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Franklin
Anderson gets a good position on the ground. ..
Franklin holds Anderson Silva arms and counters his opponent punches.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Franklin
Anderson Silva tries to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Anderson Silva passes momentarily but Rich Franklin sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Anderson
He is not able to do it
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Anderson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Rich Franklin, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Anderson
He succeeds!
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Franklin
Anderson Silva looks to posture up and open Rich Franklin's guard...
Anderson Silva forces Rich Franklin to open his guard.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Anderson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Franklin
Anderson Silva tries to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Anderson Silva manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Anderson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Anderson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rich Franklin! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rich Franklin doesn't defend himself!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin 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 Anderson's moves.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Anderson goes for an armbar!
Rich Franklin breaks the lock and pushes away Anderson Silva, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Anderson 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 AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Franklin moves to shoot
but Anderson Silva delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Franklin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Franklin forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Rich Franklin fakes a punch to Anderson Silva ribs and the tries to trip him
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Rich Franklin positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Anderson covers himself well
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Anderson, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin fakes a move and moves laterally.
Franklin grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Anderson
Franklin moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Franklin tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Anderson
Deep breaths from Anderson Silva 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 open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Franklin
He succeeds!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Franklin is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Rich Franklin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Anderson
Anderson covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Franklin's side.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Franklin works on the ground with his fingers over Anderson's face
Anderson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Franklin is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rich Franklin!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Rich Franklin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Rich Franklin moves to half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Franklin
Deep breaths from Rich Franklin who tries a hammer punch to Anderson's ribs.
Anderson blocks those punches
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Rich Franklin, who is barely covering up!
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Franklin
Anderson Silva pushes Franklin's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Anderson who is in full mount! Franklin is in trouble now!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Anderson's side.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin breaths deeply while on the ground
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Anderson Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Franklin breaks the lock showing some skills...
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Terrible one sided match... Franklin was not ready to fight a fighter of Anderson Silva caliber.
Anderson Silva 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 Anderson Silva and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Anderson and it cost him top position.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Rich Franklin 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 Anderson's moves.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Franklin's side.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Franklin tries to cover his face,
Franklin has a small cut in his Left cheek
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson 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.
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Franklin tries to open up Anderson Silva's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Anderson in the side of the head
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Rich Franklin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Franklin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy 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 leans forwards and tries to grapple with Anderson
Franklin shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Anderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rich Franklin embrace and tries to move away...
Rich Franklin pushes Anderson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin struggles and launches a few punches to Anderson's head
Those punches are hitting! Anderson covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin launches a few punches towards Anderson's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Anderson Silva receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin tries to take Anderson Silva down... Anderson stumbles backwards and Rich Franklin launches a few punches...
Anderson Silva dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Franklin grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rich Franklin
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson 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.
Franklin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Franklin tries to open up Anderson Silva's defense faking a few punches.
Anderson Silva wraps his arms around Franklin's arms and counters the punches.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Franklin, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Some nice shots from Anderson Silva
that stun Franklin.
Franklin's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Solid low kick from Anderson Silva.
Franklin deflects it.
Rich Franklin swings...
hard impact to Anderson's face!
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Franklin blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Rich Franklin's cheek! Franklin stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Left cheek
Anderson is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Franklin tries to hit Anderson Silva with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Anderson steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Anderson is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin hyper-extended his left leg
Anderson is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Franklin checks that kick!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Anderson is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Franklin tries to hit Anderson Silva with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Anderson dodges that
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Anderson is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
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
Franklin climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Franklin goes to the body...
He punishes Anderson's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Rich Franklin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson goes down.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Anderson
Rich Franklin aggressively and repeatedly punches Anderson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Right cheek
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Anderson
Franklin tries to improve position.
Anderson adjusts and closes his guard.
Franklin misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson 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.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Anderson
Rich Franklin tries to open Anderson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rich Franklin. Anderson is unable to cover himself now!
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Anderson
Franklin tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Anderson
Franklin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Franklin tries to get a side mount...
Anderson wraps his leg around Rich Franklin leg and prevents him from moving.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Franklin pulls his arm out of danger.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Anderson
Franklin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Anderson Silva
Blocked by Anderson.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rich Franklin realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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.
Franklin decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Franklin with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Anderson 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.
Franklin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anderson Silva's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Franklin pushes Anderson Silva and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Franklin goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Left cheek
Anderson Silva moves forward and launches a high kick!
Franklin ducks under.
Anderson Silva suddenly spins around...
and he connects with a spinning back fist just on Franklin's chin!
Rich Franklin attempts a sweep single...
Rich Franklin catches Anderson Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Franklin.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Good looking punches from Rich Franklin on the ground
They could take their toll on Anderson.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Franklin gets a good position on the ground. ..
Anderson holds Rich Franklin arms and counters his opponent punches.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Rich Franklin fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Anderson's face!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
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 Anderson
Anderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Anderson Silva tries a high kick!
Franklin blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Anderson is swinging for the fences!
Franklin backpedals and creates space. Anderson Silva is asking him if he is going to fight!
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Franklin throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Franklin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson Silva didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Anderson
Franklin moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Anderson
Franklin launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Anderson is covering himself! Franklin tries to force the situation and Anderson clumsily gives his back!
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson
Anderson 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.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson
Rich Franklin tries to get his arm under Anderson Silva's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Anderson Silva's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Anderson Silva easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson
Anderson has Franklin controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Franklin is unable to move under Anderson control.
Anderson misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Franklin gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Anderson Silva! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Anderson Silva doesn't defend himself!
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson
Anderson has given his back to Rich Franklin who is trying to get one hook in!
Rich Franklin has one hook in!
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with one hook in
Anderson is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Franklin tries to use some of his tricky moves but Franklin's is smart enough to counter him.
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with one hook in
Franklin leans back...
He clobbers Anderson Silva's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Anderson's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anderson has a small cut in his Right eye
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with one hook in
Franklin has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Anderson.
Nicely done! Franklin now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with two hooks in
Franklin tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Anderson!
Franklin has one of his arm over Anderson Silva's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with two hooks in
Anderson Silva continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson tries to stand up!
Franklin doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with two hooks in
Franklin is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Anderson, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Franklin moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with two hooks in
You can see Anderson's blood making stains in the mat.
Franklin tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Anderson!
Anderson adopts the turtle defense and Franklin is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with two hooks in
Anderson Silva 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.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with two hooks in
Franklin is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Anderson, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Franklin moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with two hooks in
Franklin tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Anderson!
Franklin has one of his arm over Anderson Silva's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with two hooks in
Franklin is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Anderson, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Franklin moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with two hooks in
You can see Anderson's blood making stains in the mat.
Good looking punches from Rich Franklin on the ground
They could take their toll on Anderson.
Anderson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anderson has a small cut in his Chin
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with two hooks in
Anderson Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Franklin tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Anderson!
Franklin has one of his arm over Anderson Silva's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with two hooks in
Franklin is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Anderson Silva, who is barely covering up!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Anderson was not intelligently defending himself!
Anderson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Left cheek
Winner is Rich Franklin by TKO (GnP) at 4:10 Round 4
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 12/17 (71%)
Kicks 3/7 (43%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 25/49 (51%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 744 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/11 (36%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 31/57 (54%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 798 s
Unbelievable! Anderson lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Pissed. I got nothing to say.
Anderson Silva 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
Franklin is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Franklin's ribs!
Crisp uppercut by Franklin followed by a hard jab
Anderson deflects the blows.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anderson Silva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Franklin into his guard.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Franklin tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rich Franklin fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Anderson
Rich Franklin tries to free his leg
Anderson Silva moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Franklin throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva is opening up on Franklin and raining down combinations!
Franklin doesn't look worried as he defends.
Anderson Silva and Franklin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rich Franklin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson won't budge, forcing Franklin to pull guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and shows Anderson Silva a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Franklin uses his forearms to block the impact!
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Franklin
Anderson 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!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Franklin
Anderson Silva hovers above Franklin
Rich Franklin stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Franklin
Anderson tries to escape from the closed guard
Anderson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Anderson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Anderson Silva tries to pass to half guard...
Rich Franklin can't prevent his opponent from passing. Anderson looks to work from half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Franklin
Anderson gets a good position on the ground. ..
Franklin holds Anderson Silva arms and counters his opponent punches.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Franklin
Anderson Silva tries to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Anderson Silva passes momentarily but Rich Franklin sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Anderson
He is not able to do it
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Anderson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Rich Franklin, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Anderson
He succeeds!
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Franklin
Anderson Silva looks to posture up and open Rich Franklin's guard...
Anderson Silva forces Rich Franklin to open his guard.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Franklin
Anderson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Franklin
Anderson Silva tries to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Anderson Silva manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Anderson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Anderson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rich Franklin! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rich Franklin doesn't defend himself!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin 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 Anderson's moves.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Anderson goes for an armbar!
Rich Franklin breaks the lock and pushes away Anderson Silva, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Anderson 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 AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Franklin moves to shoot
but Anderson Silva delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Franklin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Franklin forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Rich Franklin fakes a punch to Anderson Silva ribs and the tries to trip him
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Rich Franklin positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Anderson covers himself well
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Anderson, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin fakes a move and moves laterally.
Franklin grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Anderson
Franklin moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Franklin tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Anderson
Deep breaths from Anderson Silva 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 open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Franklin
He succeeds!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Franklin is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Rich Franklin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Anderson
Anderson covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Franklin's side.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Franklin works on the ground with his fingers over Anderson's face
Anderson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Franklin is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rich Franklin!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Rich Franklin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Rich Franklin moves to half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Franklin
Deep breaths from Rich Franklin who tries a hammer punch to Anderson's ribs.
Anderson blocks those punches
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Rich Franklin, who is barely covering up!
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Franklin
Anderson Silva pushes Franklin's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Anderson who is in full mount! Franklin is in trouble now!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Anderson's side.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin breaths deeply while on the ground
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Anderson Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Franklin breaks the lock showing some skills...
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Terrible one sided match... Franklin was not ready to fight a fighter of Anderson Silva caliber.
Anderson Silva 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 Anderson Silva and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Anderson and it cost him top position.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Rich Franklin 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 Anderson's moves.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Franklin's side.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Franklin tries to cover his face,
Franklin has a small cut in his Left cheek
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson 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.
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Franklin tries to open up Anderson Silva's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Anderson in the side of the head
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Rich Franklin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Franklin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy 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 leans forwards and tries to grapple with Anderson
Franklin shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Anderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rich Franklin embrace and tries to move away...
Rich Franklin pushes Anderson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin struggles and launches a few punches to Anderson's head
Those punches are hitting! Anderson covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin launches a few punches towards Anderson's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Anderson Silva receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin tries to take Anderson Silva down... Anderson stumbles backwards and Rich Franklin launches a few punches...
Anderson Silva dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Franklin grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rich Franklin
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson 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.
Franklin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Franklin tries to open up Anderson Silva's defense faking a few punches.
Anderson Silva wraps his arms around Franklin's arms and counters the punches.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Franklin, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Some nice shots from Anderson Silva
that stun Franklin.
Franklin's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Solid low kick from Anderson Silva.
Franklin deflects it.
Rich Franklin swings...
hard impact to Anderson's face!
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Franklin blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Rich Franklin's cheek! Franklin stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Left cheek
Anderson is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Franklin tries to hit Anderson Silva with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Anderson steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Anderson is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin hyper-extended his left leg
Anderson is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Franklin checks that kick!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Anderson is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Franklin tries to hit Anderson Silva with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Anderson dodges that
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Anderson is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
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
Franklin climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Franklin goes to the body...
He punishes Anderson's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Rich Franklin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson goes down.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Anderson
Rich Franklin aggressively and repeatedly punches Anderson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Right cheek
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Anderson
Franklin tries to improve position.
Anderson adjusts and closes his guard.
Franklin misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson 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.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Anderson
Rich Franklin tries to open Anderson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rich Franklin. Anderson is unable to cover himself now!
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Anderson
Franklin tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Anderson
Franklin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Franklin tries to get a side mount...
Anderson wraps his leg around Rich Franklin leg and prevents him from moving.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Franklin pulls his arm out of danger.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Anderson
Franklin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Anderson Silva
Blocked by Anderson.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rich Franklin realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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.
Franklin decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Franklin with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Anderson 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.
Franklin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anderson Silva's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Franklin pushes Anderson Silva and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Franklin goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Left cheek
Anderson Silva moves forward and launches a high kick!
Franklin ducks under.
Anderson Silva suddenly spins around...
and he connects with a spinning back fist just on Franklin's chin!
Rich Franklin attempts a sweep single...
Rich Franklin catches Anderson Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Franklin.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Good looking punches from Rich Franklin on the ground
They could take their toll on Anderson.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Franklin gets a good position on the ground. ..
Anderson holds Rich Franklin arms and counters his opponent punches.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
Rich Franklin fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Anderson's face!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Anderson
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 Anderson
Anderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Anderson Silva tries a high kick!
Franklin blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Anderson is swinging for the fences!
Franklin backpedals and creates space. Anderson Silva is asking him if he is going to fight!
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Franklin throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Franklin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson Silva didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Anderson
Franklin moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Anderson
Franklin launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Anderson is covering himself! Franklin tries to force the situation and Anderson clumsily gives his back!
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson
Anderson 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.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson
Rich Franklin tries to get his arm under Anderson Silva's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Anderson Silva's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Anderson Silva easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson
Anderson has Franklin controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Franklin is unable to move under Anderson control.
Anderson misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Franklin gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Anderson Silva! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Anderson Silva doesn't defend himself!
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson
Anderson has given his back to Rich Franklin who is trying to get one hook in!
Rich Franklin has one hook in!
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with one hook in
Anderson is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Franklin tries to use some of his tricky moves but Franklin's is smart enough to counter him.
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with one hook in
Franklin leans back...
He clobbers Anderson Silva's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Anderson's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anderson has a small cut in his Right eye
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with one hook in
Franklin has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Anderson.
Nicely done! Franklin now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with two hooks in
Franklin tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Anderson!
Franklin has one of his arm over Anderson Silva's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with two hooks in
Anderson Silva continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson tries to stand up!
Franklin doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with two hooks in
Franklin is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Anderson, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Franklin moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with two hooks in
You can see Anderson's blood making stains in the mat.
Franklin tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Anderson!
Anderson adopts the turtle defense and Franklin is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with two hooks in
Anderson Silva 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.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with two hooks in
Franklin is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Anderson, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Franklin moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with two hooks in
Franklin tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Anderson!
Franklin has one of his arm over Anderson Silva's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with two hooks in
Franklin is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Anderson, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Franklin moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with two hooks in
You can see Anderson's blood making stains in the mat.
Good looking punches from Rich Franklin on the ground
They could take their toll on Anderson.
Anderson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anderson has a small cut in his Chin
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with two hooks in
Anderson Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Franklin tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Anderson!
Franklin has one of his arm over Anderson Silva's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Franklin is in rear mount over Anderson with two hooks in
Franklin is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Anderson Silva, who is barely covering up!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Anderson was not intelligently defending himself!
Anderson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Left cheek
Winner is Rich Franklin by TKO (GnP) at 4:10 Round 4
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 12/17 (71%)
Kicks 3/7 (43%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 25/49 (51%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 744 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/11 (36%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 31/57 (54%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 798 s
Unbelievable! Anderson lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Pissed. I got nothing to say.