Post by The Sandmen on Aug 21, 2020 16:40:58 GMT -5
Rich Franklin glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Chuck Liddell doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rich Franklin is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Chuck Liddell closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Iceman launches a furious hook!
Franklin ducks under and pushes Chuck Liddell creating some space.
Iceman dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Iceman misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lightning fast low kick from Franklin!
Iceman blocks that kick with his leg.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Franklin avoids a dangerous strike from Iceman
and counters with a solid straight!
Iceman has a small cut in his Chin
A right hand from Chuck Liddell
gets deflected.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rich Franklin!
Iceman is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Brilliant combination from Rich Franklin
Iceman is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Iceman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Franklin, launching a big uppercut
Rich Franklin is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Rich Franklin is measuring Iceman with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Rich Franklin charges at Iceman throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Iceman is rocked!
Iceman's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Franklin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Chuck Liddell jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Iceman seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Pulverizing punch to Iceman's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Chuck Liddell jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Iceman seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Chin
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell 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.
Iceman 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.
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Chuck Liddell jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Iceman seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Iceman leads with a punch
Rich Franklin avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Chuck Liddell!
Franklin ducks under...
Iceman clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Rich Franklin tries a middle kick
Chuck Liddell blocks and steps away.
Iceman pushes Rich Franklin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Here comes Rich Franklin with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Iceman's ribs!
Crushing shot to Iceman's body! He's holding his side
Chuck Liddell seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rich Franklin!
Iceman follows Rich Franklin
only to get counter punched in a big way! Iceman needs to stop playing Rich Franklin's game or he'll get knocked out!
Iceman's Forehead is beginning to swell
Rich Franklin's mind is definitely in the fight, Iceman just got nailed! Rich Franklin saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Iceman is going to have a headache after this one.
Crisp uppercut by Iceman followed by a hard jab
Franklin deflects the blows.
Iceman misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
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 3:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Iceman's face while in the clinch!
Iceman can't take many more shots like those!
Iceman's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chuck Liddell seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rich Franklin!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin pushes off of Chuck Liddell and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Iceman stumbles backwards but Rich Franklin chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Iceman doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rich Franklin embrace and tries to move away...
Rich Franklin pushes Iceman forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Franklin is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Rich Franklin shoots and grab Chuck Liddell's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Franklin scoop up Chuck Liddell's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Iceman to the mat
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Franklin
He is not able to do it
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Iceman
Rich Franklin was tooling Chuck Liddell for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Chuck Liddell lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Franklin is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Chuck Liddell, who is barely covering up!
Iceman's Chin is beginning to swell
Iceman has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Iceman
Franklin delivers a few accurate elbows!
Iceman is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Iceman's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin is in rear mount over Iceman
Chuck Liddell 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
Franklin 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Chuck Liddell's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chuck Liddell chases Franklin and launches a few perfect strikes
Franklin ducks backwards and avoids them.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Rich Franklin has found an opening in the defense of Iceman, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Iceman is wobbling!
Iceman's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Iceman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Rich Franklin.
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Round 2
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Rich Franklin fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Iceman blocks and pushes his opponent.
Chuck Liddell and Franklin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rich Franklin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Chuck Liddell's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chuck Liddell throws a combo
Rich Franklin ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Iceman swings again, only to get countered once more! Iceman is looking bad here!
Iceman's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rich Franklin was tooling Chuck Liddell for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Chuck Liddell lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Chuck Liddell's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Several good body shots
land on Iceman.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Franklin.
Iceman clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Franklin tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Franklin is clinching with Iceman.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Iceman's face while in the clinch!
Iceman can't take many more shots like those!
Chuck Liddell tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Franklin is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Chuck Liddell's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Franklin is throwing a flurry of punches!
Chuck Liddell just can't get away!
Chuck Liddell 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 Chuck Liddell
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Rich Franklin!
That one almost breaks Iceman's chin! He is knocked down!
Rich Franklin turns out the lights for Iceman! What an astonishing KO by Franklin!
Iceman's Chin is beginning to swell
Iceman has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (Uppercut) at 1:34 Round 2
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 30/42 (71%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 16/22 (73%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/11 (73%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 41 s
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 8/32 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 41 s
Almost exactly like real life. Interesting. Though I don't think Franklin broke his arm in this fight.
Chuck Liddell doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rich Franklin is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Chuck Liddell closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Iceman launches a furious hook!
Franklin ducks under and pushes Chuck Liddell creating some space.
Iceman dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Iceman misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lightning fast low kick from Franklin!
Iceman blocks that kick with his leg.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Franklin avoids a dangerous strike from Iceman
and counters with a solid straight!
Iceman has a small cut in his Chin
A right hand from Chuck Liddell
gets deflected.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rich Franklin!
Iceman is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Brilliant combination from Rich Franklin
Iceman is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Iceman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Franklin, launching a big uppercut
Rich Franklin is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Rich Franklin is measuring Iceman with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Rich Franklin charges at Iceman throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Iceman is rocked!
Iceman's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Franklin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Chuck Liddell jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Iceman seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Pulverizing punch to Iceman's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Chuck Liddell jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Iceman seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Chin
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell 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.
Iceman 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.
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Chuck Liddell jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Iceman seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Iceman leads with a punch
Rich Franklin avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Chuck Liddell!
Franklin ducks under...
Iceman clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Rich Franklin tries a middle kick
Chuck Liddell blocks and steps away.
Iceman pushes Rich Franklin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Here comes Rich Franklin with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Iceman's ribs!
Crushing shot to Iceman's body! He's holding his side
Chuck Liddell seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rich Franklin!
Iceman follows Rich Franklin
only to get counter punched in a big way! Iceman needs to stop playing Rich Franklin's game or he'll get knocked out!
Iceman's Forehead is beginning to swell
Rich Franklin's mind is definitely in the fight, Iceman just got nailed! Rich Franklin saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Iceman is going to have a headache after this one.
Crisp uppercut by Iceman followed by a hard jab
Franklin deflects the blows.
Iceman misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
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 3:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Iceman's face while in the clinch!
Iceman can't take many more shots like those!
Iceman's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chuck Liddell seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rich Franklin!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin pushes off of Chuck Liddell and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Iceman stumbles backwards but Rich Franklin chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Iceman doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rich Franklin embrace and tries to move away...
Rich Franklin pushes Iceman forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Franklin is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Rich Franklin shoots and grab Chuck Liddell's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Franklin scoop up Chuck Liddell's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Iceman to the mat
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Franklin
He is not able to do it
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Iceman
Rich Franklin was tooling Chuck Liddell for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Chuck Liddell lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Franklin is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Chuck Liddell, who is barely covering up!
Iceman's Chin is beginning to swell
Iceman has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Iceman
Franklin delivers a few accurate elbows!
Iceman is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Iceman's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin is in rear mount over Iceman
Chuck Liddell 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
Franklin 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Chuck Liddell's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chuck Liddell chases Franklin and launches a few perfect strikes
Franklin ducks backwards and avoids them.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Rich Franklin has found an opening in the defense of Iceman, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Iceman is wobbling!
Iceman's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Iceman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Rich Franklin.
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Round 2
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Rich Franklin fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Iceman blocks and pushes his opponent.
Chuck Liddell and Franklin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rich Franklin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Chuck Liddell's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chuck Liddell throws a combo
Rich Franklin ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Iceman swings again, only to get countered once more! Iceman is looking bad here!
Iceman's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rich Franklin was tooling Chuck Liddell for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Chuck Liddell lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Chuck Liddell's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Several good body shots
land on Iceman.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Franklin.
Iceman clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Franklin tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Franklin is clinching with Iceman.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Iceman's face while in the clinch!
Iceman can't take many more shots like those!
Chuck Liddell tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Franklin is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Chuck Liddell's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Franklin is throwing a flurry of punches!
Chuck Liddell just can't get away!
Chuck Liddell 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 Chuck Liddell
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Rich Franklin!
That one almost breaks Iceman's chin! He is knocked down!
Rich Franklin turns out the lights for Iceman! What an astonishing KO by Franklin!
Iceman's Chin is beginning to swell
Iceman has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (Uppercut) at 1:34 Round 2
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 30/42 (71%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 16/22 (73%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/11 (73%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 41 s
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 8/32 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 41 s
Almost exactly like real life. Interesting. Though I don't think Franklin broke his arm in this fight.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!