Post by The Sandmen on Jan 28, 2019 1:04:42 GMT -5
ManMMA Middleweight Championship
Ferocious staredown by Franklin while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
Nick Diaz looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
And here we go with the title fight!
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rich Franklin is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Nick Diaz comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Rich Franklin and Nick Diaz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Incredible haymaker from Nick Diaz!
You can see Rich Franklin's head being snapped backwards!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Diaz stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Rich Franklin is coming in again!
Nick Diaz has found an opening in the defense of Franklin, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Franklin's ribs.
Franklin ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Nick Diaz swings...
...no good.
Diaz misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Incredible high kick!
Diaz deflects and sidesteps.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Diaz moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Franklin with a double overhooks!
Diaz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rich Franklin's punches
Diaz is on the receiving end of a great combo by Franklin.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Diaz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rich Franklin's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Nick Diaz throws an uppercut
Franklin slips it.
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
Rich Franklin shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin pushes Nick Diaz against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Diaz's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin grapple with Nick Diaz and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Rich Franklin is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Franklin tries to cover his face,
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Rich Franklin in his guard.
Nick Diaz manages to switch to half guard.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Diaz
Rich Franklin tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Rich Franklin manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Franklin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diaz's being punished here!
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz 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.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Rich Franklin in his guard.
Nick Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Diaz
Franklin moves on the ground
Rich Franklin moves to side mount
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Rich Franklin in his guard.
Nick Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Diaz
Franklin moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Poorly executed technique. Nick Diaz looks to counter!
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Franklin tries to cover his face,
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz 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.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Franklin tries to cover his face,
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Diaz
Rich Franklin throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Diaz is doing a great job covering himself up.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Nick Diaz to fight back!
Diaz tries to close his guard around Franklin
He succeeds!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Diaz
Rich Franklin looks to posture up and open Nick Diaz's guard...
Rich Franklin forces Nick Diaz to open his guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Franklin
He succeeds!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Diaz
Franklin is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rich Franklin!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Diaz leans back...
He clobbers Rich Franklin's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Diaz's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Diaz tries to cover his face,
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Nick Diaz in his guard...
Rich Franklin gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Diaz's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Diaz tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Rich Franklin.
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Round 2
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Franklin decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Franklin moves back and takes a deep breath.
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Nick Diaz jumps back and jabs
Diaz seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Diaz decides to launch some tentative punches
Franklin launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Diaz with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Diaz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Diaz moves forward and holds Franklin
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Diaz's face while in the clinch!
Diaz can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Nick Diaz is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Franklin.
Diaz pushes Rich Franklin against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Franklin's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Franklin's Chin is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz pushes off of Rich Franklin and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Franklin stumbles backwards but Nick Diaz chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Nick Diaz!
That one almost breaks Franklin's chin! He is knocked down!
Diaz is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Nick Diaz steps back and allows Franklin to get back to his feet.
Franklin climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Inside leg kick from Franklin
that lands on Nick Diaz's leg.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Franklin.
Quick hook by Nick Diaz
glances off Franklin's arms.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Brutal combination from Rich Franklin!
Diaz is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Nick Diaz goes with a looping right hand while Rich Franklin jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Franklin seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Diaz with a double overhooks!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Diaz launches a hook to the body
Bang! Franklin stops that one with his ribs!
A furious flurry of punches from Nick Diaz
puts Franklin in a world of hurt!
Franklin has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Diaz dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Franklin from the ground!
Franklin has a small cut in his Nose
Nick Diaz throws a combo
Rich Franklin ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Diaz swings again, only to get countered once more! Diaz is looking bad here!
Brutal combination from Rich Franklin!
Diaz is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Incredible haymaker from Rich Franklin!
You can see Nick Diaz's head being snapped backwards!
The ref pulls off Rich Franklin! Diaz seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Rich Franklin by TKO (Haymaker) at 4:06 Round 2
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 33/42 (79%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 204 s
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 23/34 (68%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/10 (70%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/16 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 195 s
Rich Franklin defends the Middleweight title!
Good fight. Damage in both directions. Diaz made a fight out of this serious underdog situation.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!