Post by The Sandmen on Jun 26, 2019 23:47:53 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Shogun while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Rich Franklin raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Shogun Rua and Rich Franklin touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Franklin.
It looks like Shogun was hit by a bus!
Shogun's Forehead is beginning to swell
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Shogun launches a furious hook!
Franklin ducks under and pushes Shogun Rua creating some space.
Rich Franklin tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Rich Franklin throws an uppercut
Shogun slips it.
Franklin misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua attempts a sweep single...
Shogun Rua catches Rich Franklin's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shogun.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Franklin
Shogun is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Franklin
Shogun has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shogun gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rich Franklin! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rich Franklin doesn't defend himself!
Franklin has a small cut in his Nose
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Franklin
Shogun gets a good position on the ground. ..
Franklin holds Shogun Rua arms and counters his opponent punches.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Franklin
Shogun tries to escape from the closed guard
Shogun succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Franklin
Shogun Rua tries to pass to half guard...
Rich Franklin can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shogun looks to work from half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Franklin
Shogun Rua seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Shogun tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Shogun positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Franklin's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Shogun misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Shogun Rua keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Shogun 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!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Shogun Rua keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Shogun Rua looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Rich Franklin sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Franklin
Shogun Rua tries to free his leg...
Shogun Rua uses some of his skill by jumping out of Franklin's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Shogun Rua keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Shogun Rua keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Shogun Rua fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Franklin's chin
Franklin's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Franklin
Shogun Rua tries to pass to half guard...
Rich Franklin can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shogun looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin launches a few weak punches
Shogun blocks them effectively.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun Rua tries to open Franklin's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shogun Rua. Franklin is unable to cover himself now!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin is moving on the ground...
Shogun tries to counter Franklin's moves on the ground.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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A right hand from Rich Franklin
misses its target.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rich Franklin sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Shogun has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
A wicked punch by Shogun Rua
rocks Franklin!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Left cheek
Shovel hook by Rich Franklin
goes nowhere.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun is holding Rich Franklin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin shows great balance while pushing away Shogun Rua
A furious flurry of punches from Shogun Rua
puts Franklin in a world of hurt!
Franklin's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shogun blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Shogun Rua's cheek! Shogun stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Franklin is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua kicks his legs trying to keep Rich Franklin away.
Rich Franklin takes a kick to the body.
Franklin ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Franklin is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua launches an up-kick intended for Rich Franklin's head...
It lands flush with Rich Franklin's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Franklin is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua kicks his legs trying to keep Rich Franklin away.
Rich Franklin takes a kick to the body.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Shogun Rua is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shogun Rua who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Rich Franklin is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Shogun Rua gets the advantage
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Franklin
Deep breaths from Rich Franklin who tries a hammer punch to Shogun's ribs.
That hit Shogun who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Franklin
Shogun positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Franklin's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Franklin tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Franklin
Franklin breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Franklin
Shogun 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
Franklin has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua 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 moves fast and now he is standing
Herb Dean 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 Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
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 3:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Shogun Rua doesn't let Rich Franklin get in on his legs.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun Rua tries to bring the fight to the ground
Franklin goes down.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun Rua tries to pass to half guard...
Rich Franklin's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Franklin
Shogun tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Franklin
You can see Franklin's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Shogun 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!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Shogun Rua storms over Franklin with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Shogun doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Franklin's face with his elbows!
Franklin's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin doesn't stop bleeding.
Franklin tries to show some ground skills
Shogun uses his strength to keep Shogun at a disadvantage
Franklin misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rich Franklin
Solid shots!
Franklin's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Shogun is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Shogun Rua looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Shogun is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Rich Franklin leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shogun
Shogun wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Not a desiderable position that Shogun is in now. Rich Franklin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shogun launches a kick
Franklin checks it and keeps distance.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun Rua charges at Franklin throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Franklin is rocked!
Shogun Rua moves forward and launches a high kick!
Franklin ducks under.
Rich Franklin is a bloody mess!
Shogun launches a hook to the body
Bang! Franklin stops that one with his ribs!
Shogun cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Franklin can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Franklin doesn't stop bleeding.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Franklin.
Shogun Rua's reflexes save him!
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Nice punch by Shogun Rua
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Franklin doesn't stop bleeding.
Rich Franklin has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Shogun's ribs.
Shogun Rua attempts a sweep single...
Shogun Rua catches Rich Franklin's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shogun.
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Franklin staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Franklin
Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Shogun Rua is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rich Franklin is a bloody mess!
Shogun is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Franklin's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Franklin
Shogun leans back...
He clobbers Rich Franklin's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
This is over! That impact from Shogun Rua has left Franklin laying flat on the mat!
Franklin's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Left cheek
Winner is Shogun Rua by KO (GnP) at 1:52 Round 3
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 15/20 (75%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 28/43 (65%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 419 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 8/15 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/14 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 387 s
Rua had his shit together. Like hockey fans over baseball fans. Especially in terms of what is a team sport and what is not a team sport. Just sayin'.
Rich Franklin raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Shogun Rua and Rich Franklin touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Franklin.
It looks like Shogun was hit by a bus!
Shogun's Forehead is beginning to swell
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Shogun launches a furious hook!
Franklin ducks under and pushes Shogun Rua creating some space.
Rich Franklin tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Rich Franklin throws an uppercut
Shogun slips it.
Franklin misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua attempts a sweep single...
Shogun Rua catches Rich Franklin's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shogun.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Franklin
Shogun is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Franklin
Shogun has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shogun gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rich Franklin! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rich Franklin doesn't defend himself!
Franklin has a small cut in his Nose
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Franklin
Shogun gets a good position on the ground. ..
Franklin holds Shogun Rua arms and counters his opponent punches.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Franklin
Shogun tries to escape from the closed guard
Shogun succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Franklin
Shogun Rua tries to pass to half guard...
Rich Franklin can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shogun looks to work from half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Franklin
Shogun Rua seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Shogun tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Shogun positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Franklin's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Shogun misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Shogun Rua keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Shogun 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!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Shogun Rua keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Shogun Rua looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Rich Franklin sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Franklin
Shogun Rua tries to free his leg...
Shogun Rua uses some of his skill by jumping out of Franklin's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Shogun Rua keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Shogun Rua keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Shogun Rua fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Franklin's chin
Franklin's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Franklin
Shogun Rua tries to pass to half guard...
Rich Franklin can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shogun looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin launches a few weak punches
Shogun blocks them effectively.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun Rua tries to open Franklin's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shogun Rua. Franklin is unable to cover himself now!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin is moving on the ground...
Shogun tries to counter Franklin's moves on the ground.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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A right hand from Rich Franklin
misses its target.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rich Franklin sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Shogun has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
A wicked punch by Shogun Rua
rocks Franklin!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Left cheek
Shovel hook by Rich Franklin
goes nowhere.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun is holding Rich Franklin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin shows great balance while pushing away Shogun Rua
A furious flurry of punches from Shogun Rua
puts Franklin in a world of hurt!
Franklin's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shogun blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Shogun Rua's cheek! Shogun stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Franklin is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua kicks his legs trying to keep Rich Franklin away.
Rich Franklin takes a kick to the body.
Franklin ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Franklin is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua launches an up-kick intended for Rich Franklin's head...
It lands flush with Rich Franklin's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Franklin is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua kicks his legs trying to keep Rich Franklin away.
Rich Franklin takes a kick to the body.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Shogun Rua is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shogun Rua who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Rich Franklin is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Shogun Rua gets the advantage
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Franklin
Deep breaths from Rich Franklin who tries a hammer punch to Shogun's ribs.
That hit Shogun who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Franklin
Shogun positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Franklin's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Franklin tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Franklin
Franklin breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Franklin
Shogun 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
Franklin has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua 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 moves fast and now he is standing
Herb Dean 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 Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
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 3:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Shogun Rua doesn't let Rich Franklin get in on his legs.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun Rua tries to bring the fight to the ground
Franklin goes down.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun Rua tries to pass to half guard...
Rich Franklin's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Franklin
Shogun tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Franklin
You can see Franklin's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Shogun 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!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Shogun Rua storms over Franklin with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Shogun doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Franklin's face with his elbows!
Franklin's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin doesn't stop bleeding.
Franklin tries to show some ground skills
Shogun uses his strength to keep Shogun at a disadvantage
Franklin misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rich Franklin
Solid shots!
Franklin's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Shogun is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Shogun Rua looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Shogun is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Rich Franklin leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shogun
Shogun wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Not a desiderable position that Shogun is in now. Rich Franklin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shogun launches a kick
Franklin checks it and keeps distance.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun Rua charges at Franklin throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Franklin is rocked!
Shogun Rua moves forward and launches a high kick!
Franklin ducks under.
Rich Franklin is a bloody mess!
Shogun launches a hook to the body
Bang! Franklin stops that one with his ribs!
Shogun cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Franklin can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Franklin doesn't stop bleeding.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Franklin.
Shogun Rua's reflexes save him!
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Nice punch by Shogun Rua
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Franklin doesn't stop bleeding.
Rich Franklin has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Shogun's ribs.
Shogun Rua attempts a sweep single...
Shogun Rua catches Rich Franklin's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shogun.
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Franklin staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Franklin
Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Shogun Rua is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rich Franklin is a bloody mess!
Shogun is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Franklin's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Franklin
Shogun leans back...
He clobbers Rich Franklin's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
This is over! That impact from Shogun Rua has left Franklin laying flat on the mat!
Franklin's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Left cheek
Winner is Shogun Rua by KO (GnP) at 1:52 Round 3
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 15/20 (75%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 28/43 (65%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 419 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 8/15 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/14 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 387 s
Rua had his shit together. Like hockey fans over baseball fans. Especially in terms of what is a team sport and what is not a team sport. Just sayin'.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!