Post by The Sandmen on Aug 6, 2019 22:53:34 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Franklin while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
Gegard Mousasi doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 fight gets underway.
Gegard Mousasi attempts a sweep single...
Rich Franklin was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gegard Mousasi tries a high kick!
Franklin blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rich Franklin!
Mousasi ducks under...
Mousasi throws a lazy kick
Franklin dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Franklin feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Mousasi moves aside and dodges.
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Gegard Mousasi 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
Hard blow to Franklin's mid-section, he seems hurt
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Mousasi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mousasi's side.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Mousasi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mousasi's side.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Franklin
Mousasi tries to jump to side mount.
Rich Franklin jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Mousasi
Franklin is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Rich Franklin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mousasi misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rich Franklin moves to better his position on the ground...
Rich Franklin viciously slams hammer blows to Mousasi's face!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Mousasi
Franklin delivers a few accurate elbows!
Gegard Mousasi blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Gegard Mousasi . 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.
Lightning fast low kick from Mousasi!
Franklin blocks that kick with his leg.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Gegard Mousasi paws at Franklin.
Franklin answers with solid punches!
Mousasi's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Mousasi launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Franklin!
Mousasi moves forward looking for some action
Rich Franklin struggles a bit before breaking Mousasi's attemp of grappling
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Mousasi pushes Rich Franklin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Pulverizing punch to Mousasi's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Rich Franklin tries a middle kick
Mousasi blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Franklin wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Franklin moves forward and holds Mousasi
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin pushes off of Gegard Mousasi and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Mousasi holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Poorly executed technique. Gegard Mousasi looks to counter!
Brutal knees to Franklin's face, followed by knees to the body from Gegard Mousasi !
Bang! Franklin can take many more shots like that!
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi is launching some bone breaking punches to Franklin's ribs while in the clinch.
Franklin blocks.
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Franklin gets hold of a leg and trips Mousasi to the mat!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Mousasi
Franklin is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Rich Franklin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Rich Franklin wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Franklin drills Gegard Mousasi 's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Mousasi's Nose is beginning to swell
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Mousasi
Franklin is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rich Franklin!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Gegard Mousasi in his guard...
Rich Franklin gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Mousasi tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gegard Mousasi controls the situation despite Rich Franklin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Gegard Mousasi rolls Rich Franklin to his stomach and takes his back!
Mousasi is in rear mount over Franklin
Franklin has given his back to Gegard Mousasi who is trying to get one hook in!
Franklin struggles in the ground trying to break Mousasi's control
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Mousasi is in rear mount over Franklin
Mousasi tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Franklin! Mousasi has one hook in and keeps working!
Mousasi is in rear mount over Franklin with one hook in
Mousasi has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Franklin.
Franklin uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Mousasi is in rear mount over Franklin with one hook in
Mousasi has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Franklin.
Nicely done! Mousasi now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Mousasi is in rear mount over Franklin with two hooks in
Mousasi is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Franklin, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Franklin is holding his opponent arms defending well.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Franklin is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Franklin holds Gegard Mousasi 's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi and Franklin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Mouth
Gegard Mousasi launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Franklin's knee!
Tremendous strikes from Franklin!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Mousasi throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Mousasi shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Rich Franklin! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Mousasi fires low kicks
punishing Franklin's legs repeatedly.
Franklin hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Good front kick from Mousasi!
Franklin stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Mousasi moves forward looking for some action
Gegard Mousasi shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
One, two, three! Mousasi doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Franklin's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal knees to Franklin's face, followed by knees to the body from Gegard Mousasi !
Bang! Franklin can take many more shots like that!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mousasi charge towards Rich Franklin with a flying knee
Rich Franklin got hit in the chest and the impact sent him to the mat
Mousasi is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Mousasi launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
Mousasi is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Mousasi launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
Mousasi is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Gegard Mousasi creates space and allows Rich Franklin to stand up.
Franklin climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Franklin wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Franklin moves forward and holds Mousasi
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gegard Mousasi tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Rich Franklin
well done Franklin falls hard on the mat
Mousasi is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Franklin tries to stand up!
Mousasi doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Mousasi is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Mousasi's moves.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Mousasi is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Franklin tries to stand up!
Mousasi doesn't allow him!
Mousasi is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Mousasi launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Gegard Mousasi . The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Franklin climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mousasi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rich Franklin's punches
Franklin is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mousasi.
Franklin hyper-extended his left leg
Gegard Mousasi was tooling Rich Franklin for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rich Franklin lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Mousasi goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
That brutal impact left Franklin laid out on the mat! Gegard Mousasi 's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Franklin's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Gegard Mousasi by KO (High kick) at 3:56 Round 2
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 12/16 (75%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/14 (57%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 211 s
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 13/15 (87%)
Clinch strikes 10/19 (53%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 147 s
And there goes my $100! What an upset! Gegard Mousasi is the winner!
Wow.
Gegard Mousasi doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Rich Franklin today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Gegard Mousasi attempts a sweep single...
Rich Franklin was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gegard Mousasi tries a high kick!
Franklin blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rich Franklin!
Mousasi ducks under...
Mousasi throws a lazy kick
Franklin dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Franklin feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Mousasi moves aside and dodges.
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Gegard Mousasi 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
Hard blow to Franklin's mid-section, he seems hurt
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Mousasi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mousasi's side.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Mousasi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mousasi's side.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Franklin
Mousasi tries to jump to side mount.
Rich Franklin jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Mousasi
Franklin is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Rich Franklin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mousasi misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rich Franklin moves to better his position on the ground...
Rich Franklin viciously slams hammer blows to Mousasi's face!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Mousasi
Franklin delivers a few accurate elbows!
Gegard Mousasi blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Gegard Mousasi . 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.
Lightning fast low kick from Mousasi!
Franklin blocks that kick with his leg.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Gegard Mousasi paws at Franklin.
Franklin answers with solid punches!
Mousasi's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Mousasi launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Franklin!
Mousasi moves forward looking for some action
Rich Franklin struggles a bit before breaking Mousasi's attemp of grappling
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Mousasi pushes Rich Franklin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Pulverizing punch to Mousasi's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Rich Franklin tries a middle kick
Mousasi blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Franklin wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Franklin moves forward and holds Mousasi
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin pushes off of Gegard Mousasi and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Mousasi holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Poorly executed technique. Gegard Mousasi looks to counter!
Brutal knees to Franklin's face, followed by knees to the body from Gegard Mousasi !
Bang! Franklin can take many more shots like that!
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi is launching some bone breaking punches to Franklin's ribs while in the clinch.
Franklin blocks.
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Franklin gets hold of a leg and trips Mousasi to the mat!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Mousasi
Franklin is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Rich Franklin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Rich Franklin wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Franklin drills Gegard Mousasi 's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Mousasi's Nose is beginning to swell
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Mousasi
Franklin is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rich Franklin!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Gegard Mousasi in his guard...
Rich Franklin gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Mousasi tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gegard Mousasi controls the situation despite Rich Franklin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Gegard Mousasi rolls Rich Franklin to his stomach and takes his back!
Mousasi is in rear mount over Franklin
Franklin has given his back to Gegard Mousasi who is trying to get one hook in!
Franklin struggles in the ground trying to break Mousasi's control
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Mousasi is in rear mount over Franklin
Mousasi tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Franklin! Mousasi has one hook in and keeps working!
Mousasi is in rear mount over Franklin with one hook in
Mousasi has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Franklin.
Franklin uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Mousasi is in rear mount over Franklin with one hook in
Mousasi has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Franklin.
Nicely done! Mousasi now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Mousasi is in rear mount over Franklin with two hooks in
Mousasi is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Franklin, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Franklin is holding his opponent arms defending well.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Franklin is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Franklin holds Gegard Mousasi 's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi and Franklin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Mouth
Gegard Mousasi launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Franklin's knee!
Tremendous strikes from Franklin!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Mousasi throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Mousasi shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Rich Franklin! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Mousasi fires low kicks
punishing Franklin's legs repeatedly.
Franklin hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Good front kick from Mousasi!
Franklin stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Mousasi moves forward looking for some action
Gegard Mousasi shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
One, two, three! Mousasi doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Franklin's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal knees to Franklin's face, followed by knees to the body from Gegard Mousasi !
Bang! Franklin can take many more shots like that!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mousasi charge towards Rich Franklin with a flying knee
Rich Franklin got hit in the chest and the impact sent him to the mat
Mousasi is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Mousasi launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
Mousasi is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Mousasi launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
Mousasi is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Gegard Mousasi creates space and allows Rich Franklin to stand up.
Franklin climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Franklin wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Franklin moves forward and holds Mousasi
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gegard Mousasi tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Rich Franklin
well done Franklin falls hard on the mat
Mousasi is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Franklin tries to stand up!
Mousasi doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Mousasi is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Mousasi's moves.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Mousasi is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Franklin tries to stand up!
Mousasi doesn't allow him!
Mousasi is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Mousasi launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Gegard Mousasi . The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Franklin climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mousasi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rich Franklin's punches
Franklin is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mousasi.
Franklin hyper-extended his left leg
Gegard Mousasi was tooling Rich Franklin for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rich Franklin lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Mousasi goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
That brutal impact left Franklin laid out on the mat! Gegard Mousasi 's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Franklin's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Gegard Mousasi by KO (High kick) at 3:56 Round 2
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 12/16 (75%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/14 (57%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 211 s
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 13/15 (87%)
Clinch strikes 10/19 (53%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 147 s
And there goes my $100! What an upset! Gegard Mousasi is the winner!
Wow.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!