Post by The Sandmen on Feb 3, 2012 14:08:14 GMT -5
Rich Franklin is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV).
Frank Shamrock 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.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Frank Shamrock and Rich Franklin touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Incredible high kick!
Frank deflects and sidesteps.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Some counter punches against Rich Franklin
land while he's on his bicycle.
Frank wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Frank moves forward and holds Franklin
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin tries to take Frank Shamrock down... Frank stumbles backwards and Rich Franklin launches a few punches...
Frank Shamrock dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Franklin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Rich Franklin and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rich Franklin didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Franklin
Good looking punches from Frank Shamrock on the ground
deflected by Franklin.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Franklin
Frank tries to move to full mount
Frank succeeds
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Rich Franklin gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Franklin
Frank moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Franklin
Frank moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Franklin measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Franklin
Frank tries to open up Rich Franklin's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Franklin in the side of the head
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Franklin
Frank is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Rich Franklin tries to open Frank's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rich Franklin. Frank is unable to cover himself now!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock 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
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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank pushes Rich Franklin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rich Franklin launches a body shot
Frank dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Franklin's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Chin
Rich Franklin is opening up on Frank and raining down combinations!
Frank's corner looks worried!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Frank steps forward
Franklin feints.
Frank Shamrock goes with a looping right hand while Rich Franklin jumps back and jabs
Frank only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The two exchange wildly
Frank is connecting with a few punches
Franklin's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Superb haymaker by Franklin
Frank manages to move aside
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Several good body shots
land on Franklin.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Rich Franklin closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Franklin wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Franklin moves forward and holds Frank
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin tries to take Frank Shamrock down... Frank stumbles backwards and Rich Franklin launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Frank's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Frank Shamrock is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Rich Franklin gets the advantage
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Franklin
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Frank
Rich Franklin struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rich Franklin breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rich Franklin in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to half guard.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Frank
Frank doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Frank put Rich Franklin in closed guard.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Frank
Franklin is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rich Franklin!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rich Franklin creates enough space to control Frank Shamrock's leg.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Franklin
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg
Rich Franklin 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 Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Frank.
The kick just misses.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Brutal combination from Rich Franklin!
Frank is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Franklin studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Solid low kick from Frank Shamrock.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Rich Franklin was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Frank moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Franklin's thigh!
Rich Franklin swings...
...no good.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Every time Rich Franklin attempts to get inside
Frank fires a low kick.
Franklin launches a furious hook!
That hits Frank's chin like a wrecking ball! Frank loses balance and goes to the mat.
Frank has a small cut in his Chin
Franklin is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock 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
Frank climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin tries a middle kick
Frank blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Nice punches from Frank Shamrock.
Franklin staggers backwards. Frank wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Franklin follows Frank Shamrock
only to get counter punched in a big way! Franklin needs to stop playing Frank Shamrock's game or he'll get knocked out!
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Frank goes to the body...
his punches graze Franklin's arm.
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
Frank Shamrock struggles a bit before breaking Franklin's attemp of grappling
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Franklin is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Franklin is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Rich Franklin hovers above Frank
Good punches to Frank's body.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Rich Franklin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Franklin has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin struggles and launches a few punches to Frank's head
Nothing from this... Rich Franklin seems frustrated.
Franklin misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Rich Franklin doesn't let Frank Shamrock get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Frank's groin!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Frank.
Franklin gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Franklin blocks Frank Shamrock's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Frank
Rich Franklin throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Frank's face with those brutal elbows! Frank needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Right cheek
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Frank
Franklin fires a barrage of punches at Frank's head!
This is bad! Franklin is just pounding on Frank Shamrock's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Frank's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Frank
Rich Franklin is looking to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank Shamrock has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Frank
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 Frank
Franklin tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Frank from the side mount!
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Rich Franklin looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Rich Franklin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Franklin's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Franklin
Frank tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Franklin from the side mount!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Frank tries to stand up!
Franklin doesn't allow him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Frank tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. 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.
A furious flurry of punches from Frank Shamrock
just misses Franklin.
Frank misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rich Franklin is opening up on Frank and raining down combinations!
Frank's corner looks worried!
Frank's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The two exchange wildly
Franklin is connecting with a few punches
Frank's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Franklin steps backwards away from Frank Shamrock. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Franklin begins to launch a barrage of punches over Frank
this is getting worse and worse for Frank
Frank's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Incredible high kick!
Frank is worried!
Franklin steps backwards away from Frank Shamrock. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A furious flurry of punches from Frank Shamrock
just misses Franklin.
Franklin launches a furious hook!
That hits Frank's chin like a wrecking ball! Frank loses balance and goes to the mat.
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left Frank staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
Franklin is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Frank Shamrock 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 Frank is on the ground on his back
Franklin moves backwards and gestures for Frank Shamrock to stand up.
Frank Shamrock is on his feet again.
Rich Franklin circles around Frank
Rich Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Franklin into his guard.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Frank
Franklin is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Frank
Rich Franklin was tooling Frank Shamrock for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Frank Shamrock lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rich Franklin tries to better his position on the ground...
Franklin breaks the closed guard of Frank Shamrock and moves to half guard
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Rich Franklin throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Frank's face with those brutal elbows! Frank needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Herb Dean has seen enough! The fight is over! Frank was not intelligently defending himself!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Chin
Winner is Rich Franklin by TKO (GnP) at 4:50 Round 3
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 19/43 (44%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 4/7 (57%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 396 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 22/34 (65%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 2/10 (20%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/31 (81%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 365 s
Nice effort tonight from Frank Shamrock who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
Dominating performance by Franklin who took his best game against Frank Shamrock.
I only can thank Rich Franklin and Frank Shamrock for an unforgettable fight!
Frank Shamrock 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.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Frank Shamrock and Rich Franklin touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Incredible high kick!
Frank deflects and sidesteps.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Some counter punches against Rich Franklin
land while he's on his bicycle.
Frank wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Frank moves forward and holds Franklin
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin tries to take Frank Shamrock down... Frank stumbles backwards and Rich Franklin launches a few punches...
Frank Shamrock dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Franklin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Rich Franklin and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rich Franklin didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Franklin
Good looking punches from Frank Shamrock on the ground
deflected by Franklin.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Franklin
Frank tries to move to full mount
Frank succeeds
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Rich Franklin gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Franklin
Frank moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Franklin
Frank moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Franklin measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Franklin
Frank tries to open up Rich Franklin's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Franklin in the side of the head
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Franklin
Frank is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Rich Franklin tries to open Frank's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rich Franklin. Frank is unable to cover himself now!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock 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
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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank pushes Rich Franklin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rich Franklin launches a body shot
Frank dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Franklin's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Chin
Rich Franklin is opening up on Frank and raining down combinations!
Frank's corner looks worried!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Frank steps forward
Franklin feints.
Frank Shamrock goes with a looping right hand while Rich Franklin jumps back and jabs
Frank only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The two exchange wildly
Frank is connecting with a few punches
Franklin's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Superb haymaker by Franklin
Frank manages to move aside
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Several good body shots
land on Franklin.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Rich Franklin closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Franklin wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Franklin moves forward and holds Frank
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin tries to take Frank Shamrock down... Frank stumbles backwards and Rich Franklin launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Frank's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Frank Shamrock is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Rich Franklin gets the advantage
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Franklin
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Frank
Rich Franklin struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rich Franklin breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rich Franklin in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to half guard.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Frank
Frank doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Frank put Rich Franklin in closed guard.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Frank
Franklin is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rich Franklin!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rich Franklin creates enough space to control Frank Shamrock's leg.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Franklin
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg
Rich Franklin 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 Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Frank.
The kick just misses.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Brutal combination from Rich Franklin!
Frank is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Franklin studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Solid low kick from Frank Shamrock.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Rich Franklin was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Frank moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Franklin's thigh!
Rich Franklin swings...
...no good.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Every time Rich Franklin attempts to get inside
Frank fires a low kick.
Franklin launches a furious hook!
That hits Frank's chin like a wrecking ball! Frank loses balance and goes to the mat.
Frank has a small cut in his Chin
Franklin is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock 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
Frank climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin tries a middle kick
Frank blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Nice punches from Frank Shamrock.
Franklin staggers backwards. Frank wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Franklin follows Frank Shamrock
only to get counter punched in a big way! Franklin needs to stop playing Frank Shamrock's game or he'll get knocked out!
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Frank goes to the body...
his punches graze Franklin's arm.
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
Frank Shamrock struggles a bit before breaking Franklin's attemp of grappling
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Franklin is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Franklin is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Rich Franklin hovers above Frank
Good punches to Frank's body.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Rich Franklin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Franklin has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin struggles and launches a few punches to Frank's head
Nothing from this... Rich Franklin seems frustrated.
Franklin misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Rich Franklin doesn't let Frank Shamrock get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Frank's groin!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Frank.
Franklin gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Franklin blocks Frank Shamrock's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Frank
Rich Franklin throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Frank's face with those brutal elbows! Frank needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Right cheek
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Frank
Franklin fires a barrage of punches at Frank's head!
This is bad! Franklin is just pounding on Frank Shamrock's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Frank's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Frank
Rich Franklin is looking to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank Shamrock has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Frank
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 Frank
Franklin tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Frank from the side mount!
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Rich Franklin looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Rich Franklin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Franklin's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Franklin
Frank tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Franklin from the side mount!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Frank tries to stand up!
Franklin doesn't allow him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Frank tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. 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.
A furious flurry of punches from Frank Shamrock
just misses Franklin.
Frank misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rich Franklin is opening up on Frank and raining down combinations!
Frank's corner looks worried!
Frank's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The two exchange wildly
Franklin is connecting with a few punches
Frank's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Franklin steps backwards away from Frank Shamrock. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Franklin begins to launch a barrage of punches over Frank
this is getting worse and worse for Frank
Frank's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Incredible high kick!
Frank is worried!
Franklin steps backwards away from Frank Shamrock. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A furious flurry of punches from Frank Shamrock
just misses Franklin.
Franklin launches a furious hook!
That hits Frank's chin like a wrecking ball! Frank loses balance and goes to the mat.
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left Frank staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
Franklin is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Frank Shamrock 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 Frank is on the ground on his back
Franklin moves backwards and gestures for Frank Shamrock to stand up.
Frank Shamrock is on his feet again.
Rich Franklin circles around Frank
Rich Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Franklin into his guard.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Frank
Franklin is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Frank
Rich Franklin was tooling Frank Shamrock for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Frank Shamrock lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rich Franklin tries to better his position on the ground...
Franklin breaks the closed guard of Frank Shamrock and moves to half guard
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Rich Franklin throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Frank's face with those brutal elbows! Frank needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Herb Dean has seen enough! The fight is over! Frank was not intelligently defending himself!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Chin
Winner is Rich Franklin by TKO (GnP) at 4:50 Round 3
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 19/43 (44%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 4/7 (57%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 396 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 22/34 (65%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 2/10 (20%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/31 (81%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 365 s
Nice effort tonight from Frank Shamrock who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
Dominating performance by Franklin who took his best game against Frank Shamrock.
I only can thank Rich Franklin and Frank Shamrock for an unforgettable fight!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!