Post by The Sandmen on Dec 4, 2018 9:34:03 GMT -5
Robbie Lawler is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Rich Franklin looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Lawler is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
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.
Robbie Lawler is grappling and launching some wild punches...
Not the best move against Rich Franklin who tries to take adventage of his opponent's mistakes.
Lawler clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Franklin pushes Robbie Lawler againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Lawler cannot escape Rich Franklin's clinch! Rich Franklin is just brutalizing Lawler with punches time and time again!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin pushes Robbie Lawler against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Lawler's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin pushes Robbie Lawler against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Lawler's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin and Robbie Lawler are cliched up against the cage. Franklin hammers Lawler face and hooks Lawler leg
Robbie Lawler is on his back after that trip
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Lawler
Franklin is in closed guard... Lawler tries to roll on the ground!
Rich Franklin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Rich Franklin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Franklin tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lawler leans and gets Rich Franklin's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Lawler
Lawler tries to move on the ground and shows Rich Franklin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Lawler uses his forearms to block the impact!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Lawler
Franklin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Lawler's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Robbie Lawler tries to take advantage...
Franklin is in closed guard... Lawler tries to roll on the ground!
Rich Franklin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rich Franklin who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Lawler's face while in the clinch!
Lawler can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Franklin's face while in the clinch!
Franklin pushes Robbie Lawler with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
A punch from Rich Franklin
grazes Lawler's left cheek.
Lawler's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Robbie Lawler's Left cheek
Robbie Lawler launches a body shot
Franklin dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Lawler has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin attempts a sweep single...
Rich Franklin catches Robbie Lawler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Franklin.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Lawler
Franklin is in closed guard... Lawler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rich Franklin!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Lawler's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lawler tries to cover his face,
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Lawler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Franklin struggles and frees his leg!
Robbie Lawler is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to move to full guard
Robbie Lawler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Robbie Lawler is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and shows Robbie Lawler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Franklin uses his forearms to block the impact!
Franklin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rich Franklin attempts to move to full guard
Robbie Lawler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Robbie Lawler is in half guard over Franklin
Lawler is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Franklin's ribs.
Franklin blocks Robbie Lawler's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Franklin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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
Robbie Lawler 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
An overhand right from Robbie Lawler that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Franklin's stops that one with his face! How is Franklin standing?!
Solid jabs from Robbie Lawler.
Nice punches.
Franklin has a small cut in his Mouth
Rich Franklin fakes a punch and launches himself over Robbie Lawler
Great move by Franklin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Robbie Lawler 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 Robbie Lawler
The fighters are clinching.
Rich Franklin slightly pushes Lawler into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Lawler doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rich Franklin embrace and tries to move away...
Rich Franklin pushes Lawler forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Robbie Lawler postures up and launches another series of punches!
Franklin pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Robbie Lawler's offensive.
Lawler clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Rich Franklin has found an opening in the defense of Lawler, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Lawler's ribs.
Crushing shot to Lawler's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
A right hand from Robbie Lawler
misses its target.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Robbie Lawler just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Franklin may be in trouble!
Franklin has a small cut in his Forehead
Rich Franklin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Franklin has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Robbie Lawler jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Lawler seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Rich Franklin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lawler blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Robbie Lawler's cheek! Lawler stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Franklin is standing while Lawler is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Lawler's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Lawler is on the ground on his back
Franklin moves backwards and gestures for Robbie Lawler to stand up.
Lawler climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Robbie Lawler seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Robbie Lawler tries a hook to the body
and hits Franklin ribs hard
Franklin goes for a low kick..
Lawler avoids the deadly blow.
Lawler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Robbie Lawler launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Lawler looks to be in very good shape.
Robbie Lawler goes with a looping right hand while Rich Franklin jumps back and jabs
Lawler only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Franklin goes to the body...
He punishes Lawler's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Robbie Lawler has found an opening in the defense of Franklin, launching a big uppercut
Rich Franklin is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Lawler misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Franklin launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lawler stops that one with his ribs!
Robbie Lawler fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Franklin blocks and pushes his opponent.
Robbie Lawler throws a combo
Rich Franklin ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Lawler swings again, only to get countered once more! Lawler is looking bad here!
Robbie Lawler throws a looping left hand...
Franklin moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Rich Franklin tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rich Franklin who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lawler and Rich Franklin are cliched up against the cage. Lawler steps for a throw
Franklin stays on his feet
Rich Franklin pushes away Lawler trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lawler stumbles backwards and Rich Franklin circles to get the center of the cage
Franklin goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Lawler's Chin is beginning to swell
Franklin wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Lawler doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rich Franklin embrace and tries to move away...
Rich Franklin pushes Lawler forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Rich Franklin!
That one almost breaks Lawler's chin! He is knocked down!
Franklin is standing while Lawler is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Lawler's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Lawler is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Lawler's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Lawler is on the ground on his back
Lawler tries to stand up!
Franklin doesn't allow him!
Franklin is standing while Lawler is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Lawler's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Lawler is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin steps back and allows Lawler to get back to his feet.
Lawler climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Tremendous strikes from Lawler!
Franklin blocks with confidence
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Rich Franklin has found an opening in the defense of Lawler, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Lawler's ribs.
Lawler ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rich Franklin paws at Lawler.
Lawler swings ineffectively.
Rich Franklin's mind is definitely in the fight, Lawler just got nailed! Rich Franklin saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Lawler is going to have a headache after this one.
Robbie Lawler can't continue fighting. Dan Miragliotta doesn't allow him to continue fighting with his swollen right eye!
Lawler has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Rich Franklin by TKO (Stoppage - Swollen eye) at 4:26 Round 2
Statistics: Robbie Lawler
Punches 9/26 (35%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/13 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 176 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 18/21 (86%)
Kicks 6/8 (75%)
Clinch strikes 13/16 (81%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 105 s
Franklin shredded. Weak stoppage, but it was coming anyway. Franklin dominated.
Rich Franklin looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Lawler is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
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.
Robbie Lawler is grappling and launching some wild punches...
Not the best move against Rich Franklin who tries to take adventage of his opponent's mistakes.
Lawler clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Franklin pushes Robbie Lawler againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Lawler cannot escape Rich Franklin's clinch! Rich Franklin is just brutalizing Lawler with punches time and time again!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin pushes Robbie Lawler against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Lawler's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin pushes Robbie Lawler against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Lawler's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin and Robbie Lawler are cliched up against the cage. Franklin hammers Lawler face and hooks Lawler leg
Robbie Lawler is on his back after that trip
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Lawler
Franklin is in closed guard... Lawler tries to roll on the ground!
Rich Franklin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Rich Franklin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Franklin tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lawler leans and gets Rich Franklin's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Lawler
Lawler tries to move on the ground and shows Rich Franklin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Lawler uses his forearms to block the impact!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Lawler
Franklin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Lawler's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Robbie Lawler tries to take advantage...
Franklin is in closed guard... Lawler tries to roll on the ground!
Rich Franklin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rich Franklin who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Lawler's face while in the clinch!
Lawler can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Franklin's face while in the clinch!
Franklin pushes Robbie Lawler with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
A punch from Rich Franklin
grazes Lawler's left cheek.
Lawler's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Robbie Lawler's Left cheek
Robbie Lawler launches a body shot
Franklin dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Lawler has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin attempts a sweep single...
Rich Franklin catches Robbie Lawler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Franklin.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Lawler
Franklin is in closed guard... Lawler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rich Franklin!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Lawler's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lawler tries to cover his face,
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Lawler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Franklin struggles and frees his leg!
Robbie Lawler is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to move to full guard
Robbie Lawler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Robbie Lawler is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and shows Robbie Lawler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Franklin uses his forearms to block the impact!
Franklin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rich Franklin attempts to move to full guard
Robbie Lawler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Robbie Lawler is in half guard over Franklin
Lawler is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Franklin's ribs.
Franklin blocks Robbie Lawler's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Franklin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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
Robbie Lawler 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
An overhand right from Robbie Lawler that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Franklin's stops that one with his face! How is Franklin standing?!
Solid jabs from Robbie Lawler.
Nice punches.
Franklin has a small cut in his Mouth
Rich Franklin fakes a punch and launches himself over Robbie Lawler
Great move by Franklin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Robbie Lawler 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 Robbie Lawler
The fighters are clinching.
Rich Franklin slightly pushes Lawler into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Lawler doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rich Franklin embrace and tries to move away...
Rich Franklin pushes Lawler forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Robbie Lawler postures up and launches another series of punches!
Franklin pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Robbie Lawler's offensive.
Lawler clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Rich Franklin has found an opening in the defense of Lawler, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Lawler's ribs.
Crushing shot to Lawler's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
A right hand from Robbie Lawler
misses its target.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Robbie Lawler just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Franklin may be in trouble!
Franklin has a small cut in his Forehead
Rich Franklin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Franklin has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Robbie Lawler jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Lawler seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Rich Franklin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lawler blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Robbie Lawler's cheek! Lawler stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Franklin is standing while Lawler is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Lawler's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Lawler is on the ground on his back
Franklin moves backwards and gestures for Robbie Lawler to stand up.
Lawler climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Robbie Lawler seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Robbie Lawler tries a hook to the body
and hits Franklin ribs hard
Franklin goes for a low kick..
Lawler avoids the deadly blow.
Lawler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Robbie Lawler launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Lawler looks to be in very good shape.
Robbie Lawler goes with a looping right hand while Rich Franklin jumps back and jabs
Lawler only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Franklin goes to the body...
He punishes Lawler's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Robbie Lawler has found an opening in the defense of Franklin, launching a big uppercut
Rich Franklin is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Lawler misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Franklin launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lawler stops that one with his ribs!
Robbie Lawler fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Franklin blocks and pushes his opponent.
Robbie Lawler throws a combo
Rich Franklin ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Lawler swings again, only to get countered once more! Lawler is looking bad here!
Robbie Lawler throws a looping left hand...
Franklin moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Rich Franklin tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rich Franklin who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lawler and Rich Franklin are cliched up against the cage. Lawler steps for a throw
Franklin stays on his feet
Rich Franklin pushes away Lawler trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lawler stumbles backwards and Rich Franklin circles to get the center of the cage
Franklin goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Lawler's Chin is beginning to swell
Franklin wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Lawler doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rich Franklin embrace and tries to move away...
Rich Franklin pushes Lawler forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Rich Franklin!
That one almost breaks Lawler's chin! He is knocked down!
Franklin is standing while Lawler is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Lawler's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Lawler is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Lawler's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Lawler is on the ground on his back
Lawler tries to stand up!
Franklin doesn't allow him!
Franklin is standing while Lawler is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Lawler's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Lawler is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin steps back and allows Lawler to get back to his feet.
Lawler climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Tremendous strikes from Lawler!
Franklin blocks with confidence
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Rich Franklin has found an opening in the defense of Lawler, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Lawler's ribs.
Lawler ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rich Franklin paws at Lawler.
Lawler swings ineffectively.
Rich Franklin's mind is definitely in the fight, Lawler just got nailed! Rich Franklin saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Lawler is going to have a headache after this one.
Robbie Lawler can't continue fighting. Dan Miragliotta doesn't allow him to continue fighting with his swollen right eye!
Lawler has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Rich Franklin by TKO (Stoppage - Swollen eye) at 4:26 Round 2
Statistics: Robbie Lawler
Punches 9/26 (35%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/13 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 176 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 18/21 (86%)
Kicks 6/8 (75%)
Clinch strikes 13/16 (81%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 105 s
Franklin shredded. Weak stoppage, but it was coming anyway. Franklin dominated.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!