Post by The Sandmen on Apr 3, 2018 6:03:35 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Lawler while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
Rich Franklin raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Rich Franklin today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Robbie Lawler and Rich Franklin touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
A right hand from Robbie Lawler
misses its target.
Robbie Lawler just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Franklin may be in trouble!
Rich Franklin closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A wicked punch by Rich Franklin
rocks Lawler!
Lawler launches a furious hook!
That hits Franklin's chin like a wrecking ball! Franklin loses balance and goes to the mat.
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Chin
Lawler is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lawler's moves.
Lawler is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin kicks his legs trying to keep Robbie Lawler away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Lawler is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Lawler launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Franklin checks that kick!
Lawler is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Lawler launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Franklin checks that kick!
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Franklin tries to hit Robbie Lawler with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Lawler steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Lawler is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Lawler launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Franklin checks that kick!
Lawler is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Lawler shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Lawler launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
Lawler is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Lawler launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Franklin checks that kick!
Franklin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Franklin tries to hit Robbie Lawler with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Lawler steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Lawler is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin kicks his legs trying to keep Robbie Lawler away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Lawler is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Robbie Lawler steps back and allows Franklin to get back to his feet.
Franklin climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Lawler wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lawler moves forward and holds Franklin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lawler grab one of Rich Franklin's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Rich Franklin landed hard on his back
Lawler is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Lawler moves backwards and gestures for Rich Franklin to stand up.
Rich Franklin is on his feet again.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Lawler begins to launch a barrage of punches over Franklin
Rich Franklin is smart enough to duck backwards
Lawler misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Franklin throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Lawler's defense muffles the blows.
Robbie Lawler chases Franklin and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Franklin steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Robbie Lawler has found an opening in the defense of Franklin, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Franklin is wobbling!
Robbie Lawler launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Franklin throws a lazy kick
Lawler dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Lawler wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lawler moves forward and holds Franklin
The fighters are clinching.
Lawler tries to take Rich Franklin down... Franklin stumbles backwards and Robbie Lawler launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Franklin's jaw!
Franklin's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Lawler struggles and launches a few punches to Franklin's head
Those punches are hitting! Franklin covers his head!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Rich Franklin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lawler goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Rich Franklin is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Robbie Lawler gets the advantage
Robbie Lawler is in open guard over Franklin
Lawler is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Robbie Lawler is in open guard over Franklin
Lawler tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Robbie Lawler is in half guard over Franklin
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Robbie Lawler pushes Franklin's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lawler who is in full mount! Franklin is in trouble now!
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Robbie Lawler storms over Franklin with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Lawler doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Franklin's face with his elbows!
That brutal impact left Franklin laid out on the mat! Robbie Lawler's corner come in to congratulate him!
Franklin's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Left cheek
Winner is Robbie Lawler by KO (Elbows) at 4:51 Round 1
Statistics: Robbie Lawler
Punches 12/22 (55%)
Kicks 1/6 (17%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 25 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 131 s
Big violence. Most by Lawler.
Rich Franklin raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Rich Franklin today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Robbie Lawler and Rich Franklin touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
A right hand from Robbie Lawler
misses its target.
Robbie Lawler just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Franklin may be in trouble!
Rich Franklin closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A wicked punch by Rich Franklin
rocks Lawler!
Lawler launches a furious hook!
That hits Franklin's chin like a wrecking ball! Franklin loses balance and goes to the mat.
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Chin
Lawler is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lawler's moves.
Lawler is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin kicks his legs trying to keep Robbie Lawler away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Lawler is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Lawler launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Franklin checks that kick!
Lawler is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Lawler launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Franklin checks that kick!
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Franklin tries to hit Robbie Lawler with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Lawler steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Lawler is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Lawler launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Franklin checks that kick!
Lawler is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Lawler shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Lawler launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
Lawler is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Lawler launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Franklin checks that kick!
Franklin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Franklin tries to hit Robbie Lawler with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Lawler steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Lawler is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin kicks his legs trying to keep Robbie Lawler away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Lawler is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Robbie Lawler steps back and allows Franklin to get back to his feet.
Franklin climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Lawler wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lawler moves forward and holds Franklin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lawler grab one of Rich Franklin's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Rich Franklin landed hard on his back
Lawler is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Lawler moves backwards and gestures for Rich Franklin to stand up.
Rich Franklin is on his feet again.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Lawler begins to launch a barrage of punches over Franklin
Rich Franklin is smart enough to duck backwards
Lawler misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Franklin throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Lawler's defense muffles the blows.
Robbie Lawler chases Franklin and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Franklin steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Robbie Lawler has found an opening in the defense of Franklin, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Franklin is wobbling!
Robbie Lawler launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Franklin throws a lazy kick
Lawler dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Lawler wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lawler moves forward and holds Franklin
The fighters are clinching.
Lawler tries to take Rich Franklin down... Franklin stumbles backwards and Robbie Lawler launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Franklin's jaw!
Franklin's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Lawler struggles and launches a few punches to Franklin's head
Those punches are hitting! Franklin covers his head!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Rich Franklin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lawler goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Rich Franklin is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Robbie Lawler gets the advantage
Robbie Lawler is in open guard over Franklin
Lawler is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Robbie Lawler is in open guard over Franklin
Lawler tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Robbie Lawler is in half guard over Franklin
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Robbie Lawler pushes Franklin's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lawler who is in full mount! Franklin is in trouble now!
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Robbie Lawler storms over Franklin with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Lawler doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Franklin's face with his elbows!
That brutal impact left Franklin laid out on the mat! Robbie Lawler's corner come in to congratulate him!
Franklin's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Left cheek
Winner is Robbie Lawler by KO (Elbows) at 4:51 Round 1
Statistics: Robbie Lawler
Punches 12/22 (55%)
Kicks 1/6 (17%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 25 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 131 s
Big violence. Most by Lawler.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!