Post by The Sandmen on Feb 19, 2015 18:23:45 GMT -5
Rich Franklin raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Court McGee looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
McGee is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Rich Franklin attempts a sweep single...
Court McGee was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
He surprises McGee with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin throws a looping left hand...
That lands on McGee's chin! That stops McGee in his tracks!
Court McGee throws a combo
Rich Franklin ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! McGee swings again, only to get countered once more! McGee is looking bad here!
Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Court McGee is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Franklin follows Court McGee
only to get counter punched in a big way! Franklin needs to stop playing Court McGee's game or he'll get knocked out!
Franklin avoids a dangerous strike from McGee
and counters with a solid straight!
Not a desiderable position that McGee is in now. Rich Franklin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rich Franklin tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rich Franklin who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin pushes Court McGee againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
McGee cannot escape Rich Franklin's clinch! Rich Franklin is just brutalizing McGee with punches time and time again!
Court McGee 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.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to McGee's face while in the clinch!
McGee can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Court McGee 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 Court McGee
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McGee grapple with Rich Franklin and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Rich Franklin managed to maintain his balances and move away from McGee
Rich Franklin throws a looping left hand...
That lands on McGee's chin! That stops McGee in his tracks!
McGee's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Court McGee's Right eye
A right hand from Court McGee
makes Franklin stumble back!
Crisp uppercut by McGee followed by a hard jab
Rich Franklin stumbles back.
McGee seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Incredible haymaker from Court McGee!
It misses by a mile.
Franklin throws a hook
that hits its mark.
McGee launches a kick
but Rich Franklin avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
McGee's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Court McGee's Chin
Court McGee takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
A left hook from McGee
grazes the chin of Franklin.
Franklin has a small cut in his Chin
Bone shattering straight left hand from Court McGee!
Franklin is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A right hand from Court McGee
makes Franklin stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Right eye
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
A bad move from Court McGee
allows Franklin to land a solid head kick.
Rich Franklin throws a looping right hand...
That lands on McGee's chin! That stops McGee in his tracks!
McGee's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Court McGee's Left eye
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Rich Franklin!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Franklin decides to launch some tentative punches
Rich Franklin takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
McGee's Right eye is beginning to swell
Good front kick from McGee!
Rich Franklin blocks
Court McGee gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Franklin dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts McGee from the ground!
McGee seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Franklin.
It looks like McGee was hit by a bus!
There is a small laceration on Court McGee's Mouth
Court McGee is a bloody mess!
A bad move from Court McGee
allows Franklin to land a solid head kick.
McGee's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Superb haymaker by Franklin
that lands on McGee's face like a cannon ball!
McGee's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Rich Franklin has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Franklin launches a furious hook!
That hits McGee's chin like a wrecking ball! McGee loses balance and goes to the mat.
Court McGee seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rich Franklin!
Franklin is standing while McGee is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin creates space and allows Court McGee to stand up.
Court McGee is on his feet again.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Court McGee continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Franklin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Court McGee's punches
McGee is on the receiving end of a great combo by Franklin.
McGee has a small cut in his Right cheek
Court McGee is a bloody mess!
Rich Franklin fakes a punch and launches himself over Court McGee
Great move by Franklin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McGee struggles and launches a few punches to Franklin's head
Those punches are hitting! Franklin covers his head!
Franklin has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin is launching some bone breaking punches to McGee's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Court McGee's eyes.
Hard blow to McGee's mid-section, he seems hurt
Court McGee 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 Court McGee
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Court McGee's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Franklin goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Court McGee is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Rich Franklin gets the advantage
Rich Franklin is in open guard over McGee
Rich Franklin tries to pass to half guard...
Court McGee can't prevent his opponent from passing. Franklin looks to work from half guard.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over McGee
McGee doesn't stop bleeding.
Rich Franklin hooks McGee's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Court McGee manages to kick Franklin away and scrambles on top!
Court McGee is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Court McGee continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Franklin tries to close his guard around McGee
He succeeds!
Court McGee is in closed guard over Franklin
You can see McGee's blood making stains in the mat.
Franklin measures the resilience of McGee's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McGee's side.
Court McGee is in closed guard over Franklin
McGee is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Court McGee!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Court McGee
Court McGee is a bloody mess!
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 Court McGee
Court McGee 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 2:20 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Court McGee
McGee is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rich Franklin pushes Court McGee down and prevents his attempts to escape
McGee clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Franklin leans back...
He clobbers Court McGee's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Court McGee's Right eye
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left McGee staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Court McGee
Rich Franklin throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
McGee Hyper-extended his arm
That Armbar from Rich Franklin appears to be unbreakable
McGee breaks the lock showing some skills...
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Court McGee
Franklin launches a barrage of elbows over McGee's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if McGee doesn't fight back!
McGee's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Court McGee's Left cheek
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Court McGee
McGee doesn't stop bleeding.
Franklin launches a barrage of elbows over McGee's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if McGee doesn't fight back!
This is over! That impact from Rich Franklin has left McGee laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (Elbows) at 3:00 Round 2
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 19/21 (90%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 11/12 (92%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/13 (69%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 99 s
Statistics: Court McGee
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 112 s
Court's come a long way, but Rich still has some legit left in him.
Court McGee looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
McGee is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Rich Franklin attempts a sweep single...
Court McGee was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
He surprises McGee with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin throws a looping left hand...
That lands on McGee's chin! That stops McGee in his tracks!
Court McGee throws a combo
Rich Franklin ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! McGee swings again, only to get countered once more! McGee is looking bad here!
Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Court McGee is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Franklin follows Court McGee
only to get counter punched in a big way! Franklin needs to stop playing Court McGee's game or he'll get knocked out!
Franklin avoids a dangerous strike from McGee
and counters with a solid straight!
Not a desiderable position that McGee is in now. Rich Franklin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rich Franklin tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rich Franklin who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin pushes Court McGee againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
McGee cannot escape Rich Franklin's clinch! Rich Franklin is just brutalizing McGee with punches time and time again!
Court McGee 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.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to McGee's face while in the clinch!
McGee can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Court McGee 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 Court McGee
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McGee grapple with Rich Franklin and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Rich Franklin managed to maintain his balances and move away from McGee
Rich Franklin throws a looping left hand...
That lands on McGee's chin! That stops McGee in his tracks!
McGee's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Court McGee's Right eye
A right hand from Court McGee
makes Franklin stumble back!
Crisp uppercut by McGee followed by a hard jab
Rich Franklin stumbles back.
McGee seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Incredible haymaker from Court McGee!
It misses by a mile.
Franklin throws a hook
that hits its mark.
McGee launches a kick
but Rich Franklin avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
McGee's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Court McGee's Chin
Court McGee takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
A left hook from McGee
grazes the chin of Franklin.
Franklin has a small cut in his Chin
Bone shattering straight left hand from Court McGee!
Franklin is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A right hand from Court McGee
makes Franklin stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Right eye
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
A bad move from Court McGee
allows Franklin to land a solid head kick.
Rich Franklin throws a looping right hand...
That lands on McGee's chin! That stops McGee in his tracks!
McGee's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Court McGee's Left eye
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Rich Franklin!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Franklin decides to launch some tentative punches
Rich Franklin takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
McGee's Right eye is beginning to swell
Good front kick from McGee!
Rich Franklin blocks
Court McGee gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Franklin dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts McGee from the ground!
McGee seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Franklin.
It looks like McGee was hit by a bus!
There is a small laceration on Court McGee's Mouth
Court McGee is a bloody mess!
A bad move from Court McGee
allows Franklin to land a solid head kick.
McGee's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Superb haymaker by Franklin
that lands on McGee's face like a cannon ball!
McGee's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Rich Franklin has to be confident that he won that round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Franklin launches a furious hook!
That hits McGee's chin like a wrecking ball! McGee loses balance and goes to the mat.
Court McGee seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rich Franklin!
Franklin is standing while McGee is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin creates space and allows Court McGee to stand up.
Court McGee is on his feet again.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Court McGee continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Franklin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Court McGee's punches
McGee is on the receiving end of a great combo by Franklin.
McGee has a small cut in his Right cheek
Court McGee is a bloody mess!
Rich Franklin fakes a punch and launches himself over Court McGee
Great move by Franklin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McGee struggles and launches a few punches to Franklin's head
Those punches are hitting! Franklin covers his head!
Franklin has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin is launching some bone breaking punches to McGee's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Court McGee's eyes.
Hard blow to McGee's mid-section, he seems hurt
Court McGee 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 Court McGee
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Court McGee's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Franklin goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Court McGee is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Rich Franklin gets the advantage
Rich Franklin is in open guard over McGee
Rich Franklin tries to pass to half guard...
Court McGee can't prevent his opponent from passing. Franklin looks to work from half guard.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over McGee
McGee doesn't stop bleeding.
Rich Franklin hooks McGee's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Court McGee manages to kick Franklin away and scrambles on top!
Court McGee is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Court McGee continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Franklin tries to close his guard around McGee
He succeeds!
Court McGee is in closed guard over Franklin
You can see McGee's blood making stains in the mat.
Franklin measures the resilience of McGee's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McGee's side.
Court McGee is in closed guard over Franklin
McGee is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Court McGee!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Court McGee
Court McGee is a bloody mess!
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 Court McGee
Court McGee 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 2:20 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Court McGee
McGee is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rich Franklin pushes Court McGee down and prevents his attempts to escape
McGee clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Franklin leans back...
He clobbers Court McGee's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Court McGee's Right eye
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left McGee staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Court McGee
Rich Franklin throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
McGee Hyper-extended his arm
That Armbar from Rich Franklin appears to be unbreakable
McGee breaks the lock showing some skills...
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Court McGee
Franklin launches a barrage of elbows over McGee's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if McGee doesn't fight back!
McGee's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Court McGee's Left cheek
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Court McGee
McGee doesn't stop bleeding.
Franklin launches a barrage of elbows over McGee's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if McGee doesn't fight back!
This is over! That impact from Rich Franklin has left McGee laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (Elbows) at 3:00 Round 2
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 19/21 (90%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 11/12 (92%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/13 (69%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 99 s
Statistics: Court McGee
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 112 s
Court's come a long way, but Rich still has some legit left in him.