Post by The Sandmen on Mar 10, 2017 10:19:57 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Franklin while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Dan Henderson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rich Franklin is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Franklin and Henderson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Dan Henderson jumps back and jabs
Henderson seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Henderson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Henderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Franklin sprawls and remains on his feet.
Dan Henderson is opening up on Franklin and raining down combinations!
Franklin's corner looks worried!
A right hand from Rich Franklin
gets deflected.
Franklin throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Henderson's defense muffles the blows.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Henderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Henderson
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Henderson is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Franklin launches a barrage of elbows over Henderson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Henderson doesn't fight back!
Henderson's Nose is beginning to swell
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Dan Henderson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rich Franklin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Franklin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Henderson's being punished here!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Franklin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dan Henderson
Solid shots!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Franklin fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dan Henderson's arm and tries an armbar!
Henderson hold his own hand and breaks Franklin's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Rich Franklin.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Henderson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Henderson tries to stand up!
Franklin doesn't allow him!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Henderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
Pitty-pat punches from Henderson
They're bothering Franklin even though they aren't hurting him.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Dan Henderson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Henderson tries to cover his face,
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Dan Henderson 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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Dan Henderson. 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.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin was tooling Dan Henderson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Dan Henderson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
A right hand from Rich Franklin
surprises Henderson!
Henderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Franklin sprawls and remains on his feet.
Henderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Henderson
He succeeds!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Dan Henderson looks to posture up and open Rich Franklin's guard...
Dan Henderson forces Rich Franklin to open his guard.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Franklin
Henderson moves on the ground
Henderson cannot take advantage in the ground
Henderson misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Franklin measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Henderson's side.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Henderson tries to cover his face,
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Franklin
Henderson tries to open up Rich Franklin's defense faking a few punches.
Rich Franklin wraps his arms around Henderson's arms and counters the punches.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Henderson
He succeeds!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Dan Henderson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Henderson struggles on the ground and tries to break Rich Franklin's guard...
Franklin doesn't want to free his opponent and Henderson continues in closed guard
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Dan Henderson throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Rich Franklin.
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Round 2
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Franklin decides to launch some tentative punches
Henderson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Franklin with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Franklin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rich Franklin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Rich Franklin was tooling Dan Henderson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Dan Henderson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rich Franklin postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Henderson hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin pushes off of Dan Henderson and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Henderson holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dan Henderson 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 Dan Henderson
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Henderson slightly pushes Franklin into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Franklin looks to be in very good shape.
Rich Franklin attempts to cut off Henderson with punches
Henderson reels from the strikes.
Henderson throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Rich Franklin swings...
hard impact to Henderson's face!
Rich Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dan Henderson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Franklin launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Henderson's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Rich Franklin tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rich Franklin who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a flying knee from Rich Franklin towards Henderson
Dan Henderson was hit in the abdomen, powerful strike sents him to the mat
Crushing shot to Henderson's body! He's holding his side
Franklin is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Dan Henderson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Franklin's moves.
Franklin is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Henderson's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Franklin is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Henderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Henderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Henderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Henderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Henderson tries to stand up!
Franklin doesn't allow him!
Franklin is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin creates space and allows Dan Henderson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Dan Henderson is standing now.
Franklin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Good front kick from Franklin!
Henderson stumbles backwards after that one!
Franklin fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Henderson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Franklin
Rich Franklin is smart enough to duck backwards
Dan Henderson's mind is definitely in the fight, Franklin just got nailed! Dan Henderson saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Franklin moves aside and dodges.
Rich Franklin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Franklin throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Crushing shot to Henderson's body! He's holding his side
Franklin pushes Dan Henderson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Rich Franklin.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
Franklin is connecting with a few punches
Henderson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Franklin launches a furious hook!
That hits Henderson's chin like a wrecking ball! Henderson loses balance and goes to the mat.
Franklin is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin creates space and allows Dan Henderson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Dan Henderson is standing now.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rich Franklin!
Henderson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Pulverizing punch to Henderson's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Henderson has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Henderson follows Rich Franklin
only to get counter punched in a big way! Henderson needs to stop playing Rich Franklin's game or he'll get knocked out!
Henderson has a small cut in his Forehead
Franklin tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Franklin is clinching with Henderson.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
One, two, three! Franklin doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Henderson's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
Henderson's Chin is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Franklin is throwing a flurry of punches!
Dan Henderson just can't get away!
Henderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rich Franklin embrace and tries to move away...
Rich Franklin pushes Henderson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin pushes Dan Henderson againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Henderson cannot escape Rich Franklin's clinch! Rich Franklin is just brutalizing Henderson with punches time and time again!
The ref pulls off Rich Franklin! Henderson seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Rich Franklin by TKO (Punches) at 1:46 Round 3
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 19/28 (68%)
Kicks 7/10 (70%)
Clinch strikes 13/25 (52%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 16/25 (64%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 195 s
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 5/16 (31%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 3/10 (30%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 289 s
Destruction.
Dan Henderson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rich Franklin is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Franklin and Henderson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Dan Henderson jumps back and jabs
Henderson seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Henderson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Henderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Franklin sprawls and remains on his feet.
Dan Henderson is opening up on Franklin and raining down combinations!
Franklin's corner looks worried!
A right hand from Rich Franklin
gets deflected.
Franklin throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Henderson's defense muffles the blows.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Dan Henderson tries to take advantage...
Henderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Henderson
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Henderson is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Henderson!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Franklin launches a barrage of elbows over Henderson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Henderson doesn't fight back!
Henderson's Nose is beginning to swell
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Dan Henderson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rich Franklin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Franklin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Henderson's being punished here!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Franklin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dan Henderson
Solid shots!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Dan Henderson
Franklin fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dan Henderson's arm and tries an armbar!
Henderson hold his own hand and breaks Franklin's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Rich Franklin.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Henderson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Henderson tries to stand up!
Franklin doesn't allow him!
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Henderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Henderson looks to counter!
Pitty-pat punches from Henderson
They're bothering Franklin even though they aren't hurting him.
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Dan Henderson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Henderson tries to cover his face,
Dan Henderson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Dan Henderson 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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Dan Henderson. 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.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin was tooling Dan Henderson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Dan Henderson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
A right hand from Rich Franklin
surprises Henderson!
Henderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Franklin sprawls and remains on his feet.
Henderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Henderson
He succeeds!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Dan Henderson looks to posture up and open Rich Franklin's guard...
Dan Henderson forces Rich Franklin to open his guard.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Franklin
Henderson moves on the ground
Henderson cannot take advantage in the ground
Henderson misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Franklin measures the resilience of Henderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Henderson's side.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Henderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Henderson tries to cover his face,
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Franklin
Henderson tries to open up Rich Franklin's defense faking a few punches.
Rich Franklin wraps his arms around Henderson's arms and counters the punches.
Dan Henderson is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Henderson
He succeeds!
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Dan Henderson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Henderson struggles on the ground and tries to break Rich Franklin's guard...
Franklin doesn't want to free his opponent and Henderson continues in closed guard
Dan Henderson is in closed guard over Franklin
Dan Henderson throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Rich Franklin.
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Round 2
=========================================
Franklin decides to launch some tentative punches
Henderson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Franklin with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Franklin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rich Franklin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Rich Franklin was tooling Dan Henderson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Dan Henderson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rich Franklin postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Henderson hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin pushes off of Dan Henderson and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Henderson holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dan Henderson 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 Dan Henderson
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Henderson slightly pushes Franklin into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Franklin looks to be in very good shape.
Rich Franklin attempts to cut off Henderson with punches
Henderson reels from the strikes.
Henderson throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Rich Franklin swings...
hard impact to Henderson's face!
Rich Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dan Henderson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Franklin launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Henderson's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Rich Franklin tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rich Franklin who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a flying knee from Rich Franklin towards Henderson
Dan Henderson was hit in the abdomen, powerful strike sents him to the mat
Crushing shot to Henderson's body! He's holding his side
Franklin is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Dan Henderson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Franklin's moves.
Franklin is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Henderson's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Franklin is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Henderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Henderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Henderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Henderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Henderson tries to stand up!
Franklin doesn't allow him!
Franklin is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin creates space and allows Dan Henderson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Dan Henderson is standing now.
Franklin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Good front kick from Franklin!
Henderson stumbles backwards after that one!
Franklin fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Henderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Henderson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Franklin
Rich Franklin is smart enough to duck backwards
Dan Henderson's mind is definitely in the fight, Franklin just got nailed! Dan Henderson saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Franklin moves aside and dodges.
Rich Franklin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Franklin throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Crushing shot to Henderson's body! He's holding his side
Franklin pushes Dan Henderson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Rich Franklin.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
Franklin is connecting with a few punches
Henderson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Franklin launches a furious hook!
That hits Henderson's chin like a wrecking ball! Henderson loses balance and goes to the mat.
Franklin is standing while Henderson is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin creates space and allows Dan Henderson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Dan Henderson is standing now.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rich Franklin!
Henderson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Pulverizing punch to Henderson's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Henderson has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Henderson follows Rich Franklin
only to get counter punched in a big way! Henderson needs to stop playing Rich Franklin's game or he'll get knocked out!
Henderson has a small cut in his Forehead
Franklin tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Franklin is clinching with Henderson.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
One, two, three! Franklin doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Henderson's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
Henderson's Chin is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Henderson's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Franklin is throwing a flurry of punches!
Dan Henderson just can't get away!
Henderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rich Franklin embrace and tries to move away...
Rich Franklin pushes Henderson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin pushes Dan Henderson againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Henderson cannot escape Rich Franklin's clinch! Rich Franklin is just brutalizing Henderson with punches time and time again!
The ref pulls off Rich Franklin! Henderson seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Rich Franklin by TKO (Punches) at 1:46 Round 3
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 19/28 (68%)
Kicks 7/10 (70%)
Clinch strikes 13/25 (52%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 16/25 (64%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 195 s
Statistics: Dan Henderson
Punches 5/16 (31%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 3/10 (30%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 289 s
Destruction.