Post by The Sandmen on Jan 23, 2016 12:53:49 GMT -5
Anderson Silva glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Rich Franklin is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Rich Franklin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Anderson blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Anderson Silva's cheek! Anderson stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva launches an up-kick intended for Rich Franklin's head...
Franklin leans out of the way.
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Rich Franklin away.
Rich Franklin takes a kick to the body.
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Anderson checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva launches an up-kick intended for Rich Franklin's head...
It lands flush with Rich Franklin's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin creates space and allows Anderson Silva to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Anderson Silva is standing now.
Rich Franklin fakes a punch and launches himself over Anderson!
Nice move by Franklin who clinches and pushes Anderson against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Rich Franklin!
Anderson Silva is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Anderson! It would have finished this fight.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Rich Franklin's ribs!
Franklin struggles and protects himself.
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Rich Franklin postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Anderson hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Crushing shot to Anderson's body! He's holding his side
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Franklin with uppercuts!
Franklin is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Franklin is unable to escape!
Franklin's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Rich Franklin towards Anderson
Anderson Silva was hit in the abdomen, powerful strike sents him to the mat
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Rich Franklin away.
Rich Franklin takes a kick to the body.
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Anderson checks that kick!
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Anderson checks that kick!
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Anderson checks that kick!
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin moves backwards and gestures for Anderson Silva to stand up.
Anderson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Anderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Franklin.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Franklin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rich Franklin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Anderson Silva
well done Anderson falls hard on the mat
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Rich Franklin away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Rich Franklin away.
Rich Franklin takes a kick to the body.
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Anderson checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Rich Franklin away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Anderson checks that kick!
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Rich Franklin away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Nice punches from Rich Franklin.
Anderson staggers backwards. Franklin wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Anderson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Franklin blocks that. He made it look easy!
Solid low kick from Rich Franklin.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Anderson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Franklin throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Rich Franklin launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
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 clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin shoots and grab Anderson Silva's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Anderson sprawl and remain on his feet
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson looks to be in very good shape.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Rich Franklin's ribs!
Franklin struggles and protects himself.
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Franklin pushes off of Anderson Silva and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Anderson holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva postures up and launches another series of punches!
Franklin pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Anderson Silva's offensive.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Superb haymaker by Franklin
Anderson manages to move aside
Several good body shots
land on Anderson.
Incredible high kick!
Franklin deflects and sidesteps.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Franklin dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Anderson from the ground!
Anderson Silva steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Anderson is swinging for the fences!
Franklin backpedals and creates space. Anderson Silva is asking him if he is going to fight!
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Brutal combination from Rich Franklin!
Anderson is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Anderson Silva tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Franklin moves to shoot
Anderson misses a knee.
Anderson Silva attempts to cut off Franklin with punches
Franklin reels from the strikes.
Franklin's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Anderson steps backwards away from Rich Franklin. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Anderson Silva is opening up on Franklin and raining down combinations!
Franklin doesn't look worried as he defends.
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Solid shot from Rich Franklin to the body.
Anderson blocks in time.
Anderson fires low kicks
punishing Franklin's legs repeatedly.
Franklin hyper-extended his left leg
A furious flurry of punches from Anderson Silva
puts Franklin in a world of hurt!
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Franklin!
Nice move by Anderson who clinches and pushes Franklin against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin pushes Anderson Silva against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Anderson's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Rich Franklin!
That one almost breaks Anderson's chin! He is knocked down!
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin steps back and allows Anderson to get back to his feet.
Anderson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Franklin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Franklin blocks and pushes his opponent.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Rich Franklin is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Anderson with uppercuts!
Anderson is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Anderson is unable to escape!
Anderson's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rich Franklin embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Anderson who put distance between them
Terrible one sided match... Anderson was not ready to fight a fighter of Rich Franklin caliber.
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin was tooling Anderson Silva for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Anderson Silva lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Franklin pushes off of Anderson Silva and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Anderson holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson Silva gets control of Rich Franklin's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Rich Franklin shakes him off and staves off danger.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
One, two, three! Franklin doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Anderson blocks and then pushes away Rich Franklin!
Anderson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Anderson Silva and Franklin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rich Franklin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Anderson follows Rich Franklin
only to get counter punched in a big way! Anderson needs to stop playing Rich Franklin's game or he'll get knocked out!
Anderson throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Anderson follows Rich Franklin
only to get counter punched in a big way! Anderson needs to stop playing Rich Franklin's game or he'll get knocked out!
Anderson Silva goes with a looping right hand while Rich Franklin jumps back and jabs
Anderson seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Anderson stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Rich Franklin is coming in again!
Anderson's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A furious flurry of punches from Rich Franklin
puts Anderson in a world of hurt!
Anderson has a small cut in his Left eye
Franklin decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Franklin moves back and takes a deep breath.
Rich Franklin tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Anderson has a small cut in his Forehead
Anderson Silva paws at Franklin.
Franklin answers with solid punches!
Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
Rich Franklin dodges that one moving backwards
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Rich Franklin tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Anderson's Forehead is beginning to swell
Incredible haymaker from Rich Franklin!
You can see Anderson Silva's head being snapped backwards!
Anderson hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Rich Franklin has left Anderson unconscious! What a finish by Rich Franklin!
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (Haymaker) at 3:19 Round 3
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 22/40 (55%)
Kicks 4/8 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/16 (19%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 217 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 46/64 (72%)
Kicks 8/15 (53%)
Clinch strikes 10/29 (34%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Rich 2.0 is just that damned good now. He dominated this fight with flurries of kicks, followed up with punches aplenty and some effective clinch striking as well. I think it's time to fine-tune the Spider. He's given the rest of the division plenty of time to catch up now .
Rich Franklin is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Rich Franklin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Anderson blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Anderson Silva's cheek! Anderson stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva launches an up-kick intended for Rich Franklin's head...
Franklin leans out of the way.
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Rich Franklin away.
Rich Franklin takes a kick to the body.
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Anderson checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva launches an up-kick intended for Rich Franklin's head...
It lands flush with Rich Franklin's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin creates space and allows Anderson Silva to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Anderson Silva is standing now.
Rich Franklin fakes a punch and launches himself over Anderson!
Nice move by Franklin who clinches and pushes Anderson against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Rich Franklin!
Anderson Silva is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Anderson! It would have finished this fight.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Rich Franklin's ribs!
Franklin struggles and protects himself.
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Rich Franklin postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Anderson hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Crushing shot to Anderson's body! He's holding his side
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Franklin with uppercuts!
Franklin is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Franklin is unable to escape!
Franklin's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Rich Franklin towards Anderson
Anderson Silva was hit in the abdomen, powerful strike sents him to the mat
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Rich Franklin away.
Rich Franklin takes a kick to the body.
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Anderson checks that kick!
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Anderson checks that kick!
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Anderson checks that kick!
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin moves backwards and gestures for Anderson Silva to stand up.
Anderson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Anderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Franklin.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Franklin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rich Franklin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Anderson Silva
well done Anderson falls hard on the mat
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Rich Franklin away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Rich Franklin away.
Rich Franklin takes a kick to the body.
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Anderson checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Rich Franklin away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Anderson checks that kick!
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Rich Franklin away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Nice punches from Rich Franklin.
Anderson staggers backwards. Franklin wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Anderson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Franklin blocks that. He made it look easy!
Solid low kick from Rich Franklin.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Anderson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Franklin throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Rich Franklin launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
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 clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin shoots and grab Anderson Silva's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Anderson sprawl and remain on his feet
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson looks to be in very good shape.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Rich Franklin's ribs!
Franklin struggles and protects himself.
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Franklin pushes off of Anderson Silva and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Anderson holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva postures up and launches another series of punches!
Franklin pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Anderson Silva's offensive.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Superb haymaker by Franklin
Anderson manages to move aside
Several good body shots
land on Anderson.
Incredible high kick!
Franklin deflects and sidesteps.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Franklin dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Anderson from the ground!
Anderson Silva steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Anderson is swinging for the fences!
Franklin backpedals and creates space. Anderson Silva is asking him if he is going to fight!
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Brutal combination from Rich Franklin!
Anderson is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Anderson Silva tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Franklin moves to shoot
Anderson misses a knee.
Anderson Silva attempts to cut off Franklin with punches
Franklin reels from the strikes.
Franklin's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Anderson steps backwards away from Rich Franklin. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Anderson Silva is opening up on Franklin and raining down combinations!
Franklin doesn't look worried as he defends.
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Solid shot from Rich Franklin to the body.
Anderson blocks in time.
Anderson fires low kicks
punishing Franklin's legs repeatedly.
Franklin hyper-extended his left leg
A furious flurry of punches from Anderson Silva
puts Franklin in a world of hurt!
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Franklin!
Nice move by Anderson who clinches and pushes Franklin against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin pushes Anderson Silva against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Anderson's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Rich Franklin!
That one almost breaks Anderson's chin! He is knocked down!
Franklin is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin steps back and allows Anderson to get back to his feet.
Anderson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Franklin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Franklin blocks and pushes his opponent.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Rich Franklin is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Anderson with uppercuts!
Anderson is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Anderson is unable to escape!
Anderson's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rich Franklin embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Anderson who put distance between them
Terrible one sided match... Anderson was not ready to fight a fighter of Rich Franklin caliber.
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin was tooling Anderson Silva for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Anderson Silva lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Franklin pushes off of Anderson Silva and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Anderson holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson Silva gets control of Rich Franklin's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Rich Franklin shakes him off and staves off danger.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
One, two, three! Franklin doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Anderson blocks and then pushes away Rich Franklin!
Anderson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Anderson Silva and Franklin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rich Franklin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Anderson follows Rich Franklin
only to get counter punched in a big way! Anderson needs to stop playing Rich Franklin's game or he'll get knocked out!
Anderson throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Anderson follows Rich Franklin
only to get counter punched in a big way! Anderson needs to stop playing Rich Franklin's game or he'll get knocked out!
Anderson Silva goes with a looping right hand while Rich Franklin jumps back and jabs
Anderson seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Anderson stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Rich Franklin is coming in again!
Anderson's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A furious flurry of punches from Rich Franklin
puts Anderson in a world of hurt!
Anderson has a small cut in his Left eye
Franklin decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Franklin moves back and takes a deep breath.
Rich Franklin tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Anderson has a small cut in his Forehead
Anderson Silva paws at Franklin.
Franklin answers with solid punches!
Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
Rich Franklin dodges that one moving backwards
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Rich Franklin tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Anderson's Forehead is beginning to swell
Incredible haymaker from Rich Franklin!
You can see Anderson Silva's head being snapped backwards!
Anderson hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Rich Franklin has left Anderson unconscious! What a finish by Rich Franklin!
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (Haymaker) at 3:19 Round 3
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 22/40 (55%)
Kicks 4/8 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/16 (19%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 217 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 46/64 (72%)
Kicks 8/15 (53%)
Clinch strikes 10/29 (34%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Rich 2.0 is just that damned good now. He dominated this fight with flurries of kicks, followed up with punches aplenty and some effective clinch striking as well. I think it's time to fine-tune the Spider. He's given the rest of the division plenty of time to catch up now .