Post by The Sandmen on Jul 24, 2018 12:17:18 GMT -5
Ben Askren is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Rich Franklin is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ben Askren
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Franklin's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Askren looks to be in very good shape.
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Rich Franklin can't prevent his opponent from passing. Askren looks to work from half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to move to full guard
Rich Franklin manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Askren blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Askren use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to show some ground skills
Askren uses his strength to keep Askren at a disadvantage
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Ben Askren looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin launches a few weak punches
Askren blocks them effectively.
Franklin misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Rich Franklin gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Franklin
As the fight continues it seems that Ben Askren is taking the best of the fight.
Ben Askren is looking to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Ben Askren gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Ben Askren uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Askren tries to get a side mount...
Franklin wraps his leg around Ben Askren leg and prevents him from moving.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Franklin sprawls and remains on his feet.
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rich Franklin sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Franklin is trying to counter now!
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.
Askren goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Rich Franklin is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Ben Askren gets the advantage
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Askren is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Askren can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Rich Franklin can't prevent his opponent from passing. Askren looks to work from half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Ben Askren uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Askren launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rich Franklin rolls over himself and stands up while Ben Askren rolls on his back.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rich Franklin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Franklin is holding Ben Askren's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren shows great balance while pushing away Rich Franklin
Franklin misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren fakes a punch and launches himself over Franklin!
Nice move by Askren who clinches and pushes Franklin against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren tries to take Rich Franklin down... Franklin stumbles backwards and Ben Askren launches a few punches...
Rich Franklin dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Rich Franklin moves forward and launches a low kick.
Askren blocks that.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren leans forwards and tries to grapple with Franklin
Askren shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin pushes Ben Askren againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Askren cannot escape Rich Franklin's clinch! Rich Franklin is just brutalizing Askren with punches time and time again!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Nose
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Askren tries to take Rich Franklin to the ground from the clinch...
Franklin shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren fakes a few punches and advance towards Franklin trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Rich Franklin lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Askren is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Askren decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Franklin's guard.
Franklin did not see that coming! Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin now.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Ben Askren storms over Franklin with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Rich Franklin blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Rich Franklin blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Franklin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Franklin measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Franklin throws a low kick
Ben Askren blocks.
Franklin decides to launch some tentative punches
Askren launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Franklin with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
0:36 Round 2 and Franklin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rich Franklin moves forward and launches a high kick!
Askren ducks under.
Rich Franklin and Askren engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Rich Franklin is opening up on Askren and raining down combinations!
Askren doesn't look worried as he defends.
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Franklin goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Rich Franklin closed his guard around Ben Askren.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Franklin won't allow him to take this position easily.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Rich Franklin manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Franklin's face!
Rich Franklin blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Ben Askren uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Ben Askren storms over Franklin with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Franklin's face with his elbows!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Rich Franklin's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Ben Askren pushes Rich Franklin against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Askren jumps and tries to free his leg! Franklin doesn't allow this but Ben Askren is able to get half guard here.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Franklin
Ben Askren tries to free his leg
Rich Franklin moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rich Franklin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Askren into his guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Franklin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rich Franklin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Ben Askren uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren is looking to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Rich Franklin has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Franklin
Ben Askren storms over Franklin with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Franklin's face with his elbows!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Franklin
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 Askren's moves.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Franklin
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Rich Franklin blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Franklin measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Askren blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Franklin
Ben Askren is looking to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Rich Franklin has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Franklin
Askren is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Rich Franklin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren goes down.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Askren
Franklin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Askren's being punished here!
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Askren
Franklin moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Askren misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rich Franklin fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Askren's face!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Franklin blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Askren
Body shots by Rich Franklin
Askren covers up.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Askren measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Franklin blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Askren, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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As the fight continues it seems that Rich Franklin is taking the best of the fight.
Rich Franklin and Askren engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rich Franklin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Hard blow to Askren's mid-section, he seems hurt
Ben Askren fakes a punch and launches himself over Franklin!
Nice move by Askren who clinches and pushes Franklin against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Rich Franklin!
That one almost breaks Askren's chin! He is knocked down!
Askren's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Franklin is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Askren tries to hit Rich Franklin with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Franklin steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Franklin is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Rich Franklin's head...
Franklin leans out of the way.
Franklin is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Askren's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Franklin is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren kicks his legs trying to keep Rich Franklin away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Franklin is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Askren's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Franklin moves backwards and gestures for Ben Askren to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Ben Askren is standing now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin and Askren engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rich Franklin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Franklin is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Ben Askren storms over Franklin with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Franklin's face with his elbows!
Franklin's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Askren tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Franklin
Ben Askren tries to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Ben Askren manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Ben Askren looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Askren's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Franklin's side.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Askren
Franklin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rich Franklin. 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.
Askren is holding Rich Franklin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Askren misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tremendous strikes from Franklin!
Askren blocks with confidence
Ben Askren goes with a looping right hand while Rich Franklin jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rich Franklin fakes a punch and launches himself over Askren!
Nice move by Franklin who clinches and pushes Askren against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren tries to take Rich Franklin to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Franklin is with is back on the ground now.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Franklin's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren turns out the lights for Franklin! What an astonishing KO by Askren!
Winner is Ben Askren by KO (Elbow) at 4:22 Round 3
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 4/9 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 5/9 (56%)
GnP strikes 18/51 (35%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Damage caused 1451,72
Clinch Damage 61,88
Ground Damage 1298,35
Time on the ground 543 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 12/26 (46%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 6/6 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 10/33 (30%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 1154,17
Clinch Damage 736,25
Ground Damage 217
Time on the ground 480 s
Holy shit. Askren was trying SO HARD, but for every 3-4 minutes he was having success, Franklin would just club him a few times to basically win the round on damage in the last little bit. So this was shaping up to be interesting, with Askren winning time, and Rich winning damage. Then Askren flash KOs and thats that.
Rich Franklin is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ben Askren
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Franklin's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Askren looks to be in very good shape.
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Rich Franklin can't prevent his opponent from passing. Askren looks to work from half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to move to full guard
Rich Franklin manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Askren blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Askren use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to show some ground skills
Askren uses his strength to keep Askren at a disadvantage
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Ben Askren looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin launches a few weak punches
Askren blocks them effectively.
Franklin misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Rich Franklin gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Franklin
As the fight continues it seems that Ben Askren is taking the best of the fight.
Ben Askren is looking to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Ben Askren gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Ben Askren uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Askren tries to get a side mount...
Franklin wraps his leg around Ben Askren leg and prevents him from moving.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Franklin sprawls and remains on his feet.
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rich Franklin sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Franklin is trying to counter now!
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.
Askren goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Rich Franklin is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Ben Askren gets the advantage
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Askren is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Askren can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Rich Franklin can't prevent his opponent from passing. Askren looks to work from half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Ben Askren uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Askren launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rich Franklin rolls over himself and stands up while Ben Askren rolls on his back.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rich Franklin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Franklin is holding Ben Askren's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren shows great balance while pushing away Rich Franklin
Franklin misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren fakes a punch and launches himself over Franklin!
Nice move by Askren who clinches and pushes Franklin against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren tries to take Rich Franklin down... Franklin stumbles backwards and Ben Askren launches a few punches...
Rich Franklin dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Rich Franklin moves forward and launches a low kick.
Askren blocks that.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren leans forwards and tries to grapple with Franklin
Askren shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin pushes Ben Askren againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Askren cannot escape Rich Franklin's clinch! Rich Franklin is just brutalizing Askren with punches time and time again!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Nose
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Askren tries to take Rich Franklin to the ground from the clinch...
Franklin shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren fakes a few punches and advance towards Franklin trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Rich Franklin lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Askren is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Askren decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Franklin's guard.
Franklin did not see that coming! Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin now.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Ben Askren storms over Franklin with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Rich Franklin blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Rich Franklin blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Franklin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Franklin measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Franklin throws a low kick
Ben Askren blocks.
Franklin decides to launch some tentative punches
Askren launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Franklin with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
0:36 Round 2 and Franklin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rich Franklin moves forward and launches a high kick!
Askren ducks under.
Rich Franklin and Askren engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Rich Franklin is opening up on Askren and raining down combinations!
Askren doesn't look worried as he defends.
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Franklin goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Rich Franklin closed his guard around Ben Askren.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Franklin won't allow him to take this position easily.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Rich Franklin manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Franklin's face!
Rich Franklin blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Ben Askren uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Ben Askren storms over Franklin with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Franklin's face with his elbows!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Rich Franklin's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Ben Askren pushes Rich Franklin against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Askren jumps and tries to free his leg! Franklin doesn't allow this but Ben Askren is able to get half guard here.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Franklin
Ben Askren tries to free his leg
Rich Franklin moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rich Franklin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Askren into his guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Franklin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rich Franklin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Ben Askren uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren is looking to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Rich Franklin has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Franklin
Ben Askren storms over Franklin with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Franklin's face with his elbows!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Franklin
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 Askren's moves.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Franklin
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Rich Franklin blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Franklin measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Askren blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Franklin
Ben Askren is looking to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Rich Franklin has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Franklin
Askren is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Rich Franklin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren goes down.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Askren
Franklin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Askren's being punished here!
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Askren
Franklin moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Askren misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rich Franklin fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Askren's face!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Franklin blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Askren
Body shots by Rich Franklin
Askren covers up.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Askren measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Franklin blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Askren, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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As the fight continues it seems that Rich Franklin is taking the best of the fight.
Rich Franklin and Askren engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rich Franklin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Hard blow to Askren's mid-section, he seems hurt
Ben Askren fakes a punch and launches himself over Franklin!
Nice move by Askren who clinches and pushes Franklin against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Rich Franklin!
That one almost breaks Askren's chin! He is knocked down!
Askren's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Franklin is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Askren tries to hit Rich Franklin with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Franklin steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Franklin is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Rich Franklin's head...
Franklin leans out of the way.
Franklin is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Askren's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Franklin is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren kicks his legs trying to keep Rich Franklin away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Franklin is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Askren's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Franklin moves backwards and gestures for Ben Askren to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Ben Askren is standing now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin and Askren engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rich Franklin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Franklin is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Ben Askren storms over Franklin with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Franklin's face with his elbows!
Franklin's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Askren tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Franklin
Ben Askren tries to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Ben Askren manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Ben Askren looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Askren's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Franklin's side.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Askren
Franklin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rich Franklin. 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.
Askren is holding Rich Franklin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Askren misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tremendous strikes from Franklin!
Askren blocks with confidence
Ben Askren goes with a looping right hand while Rich Franklin jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rich Franklin fakes a punch and launches himself over Askren!
Nice move by Franklin who clinches and pushes Askren against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren tries to take Rich Franklin to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Franklin is with is back on the ground now.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Franklin's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren turns out the lights for Franklin! What an astonishing KO by Askren!
Winner is Ben Askren by KO (Elbow) at 4:22 Round 3
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 4/9 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 5/9 (56%)
GnP strikes 18/51 (35%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Damage caused 1451,72
Clinch Damage 61,88
Ground Damage 1298,35
Time on the ground 543 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 12/26 (46%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 6/6 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 10/33 (30%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 1154,17
Clinch Damage 736,25
Ground Damage 217
Time on the ground 480 s
Holy shit. Askren was trying SO HARD, but for every 3-4 minutes he was having success, Franklin would just club him a few times to basically win the round on damage in the last little bit. So this was shaping up to be interesting, with Askren winning time, and Rich winning damage. Then Askren flash KOs and thats that.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!