Post by The Sandmen on Oct 1, 2012 14:22:01 GMT -5
Rich Franklin is the favourite fighter of the crowd at ARCO Arena (Sacramento, CA).
Rich Franklin doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Carlos Condit looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Carlos Condit comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Carlos Condit jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Condit seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Rich Franklin swings...
...no good.
Condit tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Franklin moves to shoot
but Carlos Condit delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Franklin's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin decides to launch some tentative punches
Carlos Condit takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Condit won't budge, forcing Franklin to pull guard.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Carlos Condit uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Franklin
Condit breaths deeply while on the ground
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Franklin
Condit struggles on the ground and tries to break Rich Franklin's guard...
Carlos Condit is in Franklin open guard now
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Condit
He succeeds!
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Franklin
Condit is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Carlos Condit uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Condit is trying to counter now!
Carlos Condit looks to posture up and open Rich Franklin's guard...
Carlos Condit forces Rich Franklin to open his guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Franklin
Condit moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Franklin
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Franklin's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Condit
Carlos Condit aggressively and repeatedly punches Franklin.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to stand up!
Condit doesn't allow him!
Carlos Condit is in half 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 Condit's moves.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in half 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
Condit tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in ARCO Arena (Sacramento, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Franklin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Condit sprawls and remains on his feet.
Pulverizing punch to Franklin's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Carlos Condit takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Condit is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
A furious flurry of punches from Carlos Condit
puts Franklin in a world of hurt!
Franklin's Left eye is beginning to swell
Franklin has a small cut in his Left eye
Carlos Condit attempts a sweep single...
Carlos Condit catches Rich Franklin's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Condit.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Franklin
Condit sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Condit tries to escape from the closed guard
Condit succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Condit
He is not able to do it
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Condit
He is not able to do it
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Condit blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Condit is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Carlos Condit on the ground
They could take their toll on Franklin.
Franklin's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin has a small cut in his Right cheek
Franklin seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Franklin
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Franklin measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Condit blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Franklin
Carlos Condit pushes Rich Franklin against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Condit jumps and tries to free his leg! Franklin doesn't allow this but Carlos Condit is able to get half guard here.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Franklin
Condit launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Franklin is covering himself! Condit tries to force the situation and Franklin clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Condit is in rear mount over Franklin
Carlos Condit hovers above Franklin
Good punches to Franklin's body.
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Franklin to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Franklin.
Crushing shot to Franklin's body! He's holding his side
Winner is Carlos Condit by TKO (GnP) at 4:27 Round 1
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 2/5 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 178 s
Statistics: Carlos Condit
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/11 (91%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 178 s
Wow. That raised Condit's stock quite a bit.
Rich Franklin doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Carlos Condit looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Carlos Condit comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Carlos Condit jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Condit seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Rich Franklin swings...
...no good.
Condit tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Franklin moves to shoot
but Carlos Condit delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Franklin's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin decides to launch some tentative punches
Carlos Condit takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Condit won't budge, forcing Franklin to pull guard.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Carlos Condit uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Franklin
Condit breaths deeply while on the ground
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Franklin
Condit struggles on the ground and tries to break Rich Franklin's guard...
Carlos Condit is in Franklin open guard now
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Condit
He succeeds!
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Franklin
Condit is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Carlos Condit uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Condit is trying to counter now!
Carlos Condit looks to posture up and open Rich Franklin's guard...
Carlos Condit forces Rich Franklin to open his guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Franklin
Condit moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Franklin
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Franklin's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Condit
Carlos Condit aggressively and repeatedly punches Franklin.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to stand up!
Condit doesn't allow him!
Carlos Condit is in half 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 Condit's moves.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in half 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
Condit tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in ARCO Arena (Sacramento, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Franklin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Condit sprawls and remains on his feet.
Pulverizing punch to Franklin's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Carlos Condit takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Condit is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
A furious flurry of punches from Carlos Condit
puts Franklin in a world of hurt!
Franklin's Left eye is beginning to swell
Franklin has a small cut in his Left eye
Carlos Condit attempts a sweep single...
Carlos Condit catches Rich Franklin's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Condit.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Franklin
Condit sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Condit tries to escape from the closed guard
Condit succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Condit
He is not able to do it
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Condit
He is not able to do it
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Condit blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Condit is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Carlos Condit on the ground
They could take their toll on Franklin.
Franklin's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin has a small cut in his Right cheek
Franklin seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Franklin
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Franklin measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Condit blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Franklin
Carlos Condit pushes Rich Franklin against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Condit jumps and tries to free his leg! Franklin doesn't allow this but Carlos Condit is able to get half guard here.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Franklin
Condit launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Franklin is covering himself! Condit tries to force the situation and Franklin clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Condit is in rear mount over Franklin
Carlos Condit hovers above Franklin
Good punches to Franklin's body.
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Franklin to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Franklin.
Crushing shot to Franklin's body! He's holding his side
Winner is Carlos Condit by TKO (GnP) at 4:27 Round 1
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 2/5 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 178 s
Statistics: Carlos Condit
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/11 (91%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 178 s
Wow. That raised Condit's stock quite a bit.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!