Post by The Sandmen on Feb 9, 2012 12:14:44 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Rich Franklin chants all around the place!
Quinton Jackson raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Rich Franklin doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Rampage grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Rampage
He is not able to do it
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Rampage tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Quinton Jackson tries to free his leg
Quinton Jackson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Franklin's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Rich Franklin sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Rampage launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rich Franklin is not able to stop Franklin ground skills and Quinton Jackson moves to side mount!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rampage 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
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rampage tries to move to full mount!
Franklin won't allow him to take this position easily.
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Quinton Jackson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Quinton Jackson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rampage tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Quinton Jackson controls the situation despite Rich Franklin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Quinton Jackson in his guard...
Quinton Jackson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Quinton Jackson in his guard...
Quinton Jackson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Quinton Jackson in his guard...
Quinton Jackson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rich Franklin launches a body shot
Rampage dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Quinton Jackson chases Franklin and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Franklin steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Franklin moves backwards and Quinton Jackson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Rampage fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rich Franklin didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Rampage
He is not able to do it
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and shows Quinton Jackson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Franklin's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Quinton Jackson pushes Rich Franklin against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rampage jumps and tries to free his leg! Franklin doesn't allow this but Quinton Jackson is able to get half guard here.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Quinton Jackson tries to free his leg
Quinton Jackson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Franklin's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and shows Quinton Jackson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Franklin uses his forearms to block the impact!
Rampage misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Quinton Jackson in his guard.
Quinton Jackson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich 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
Rampage tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
An overhand right from Quinton Jackson that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Franklin's stops that one with his face! How is Franklin standing?!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Rampage, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Quinton Jackson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The two exchange wildly
Rampage is connecting with a few punches
Rich Franklin just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rampage quickly defends.
Franklin is holding Quinton Jackson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Quinton Jackson shows great balance while pushing away Rich Franklin
Rampage is trying to counter now!
Quinton Jackson tries a hook to the body
and hits Franklin ribs hard
Hard blow to Franklin's mid-section, he seems hurt
Quinton Jackson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Quinton Jackson has found an opening in the defense of Franklin, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Franklin is wobbling!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown!
Quinton Jackson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rampage launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Franklin's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Quinton Jackson for eye poke.
John McCarthy allows Franklin time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Quinton Jackson fakes a move and moves laterally.
Pulverizing punch to Franklin's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Franklin's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rich Franklin closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Rich Franklin tries a middle kick
Quinton Jackson blocks and steps away.
Quinton Jackson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Quinton Jackson throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Franklin's chin! That stops Franklin in his tracks!
Franklin hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Quinton Jackson has left Franklin unconscious! What a finish by Quinton Jackson!
Franklin's Left eye is bruised after the punishment he's received!
Franklin has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Quinton Jackson by KO (Punch) at 2:20 Round 2
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 12/14 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/6 (83%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 215 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 0/7 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 215 s
A highlight reel performance by Rampage from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events!
What a dull and boring fighter Franklin was today. He needs to improve his performance if he wants the fans cheer for him.
I only can thank Quinton Jackson and Rich Franklin for an unforgettable fight!
Quinton Jackson raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Rich Franklin doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Rampage grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Rampage
He is not able to do it
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Rampage tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Quinton Jackson tries to free his leg
Quinton Jackson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Franklin's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Rich Franklin sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Rampage launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rich Franklin is not able to stop Franklin ground skills and Quinton Jackson moves to side mount!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rampage 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
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rampage tries to move to full mount!
Franklin won't allow him to take this position easily.
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Quinton Jackson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Quinton Jackson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rampage tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Quinton Jackson controls the situation despite Rich Franklin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Quinton Jackson in his guard...
Quinton Jackson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Quinton Jackson in his guard...
Quinton Jackson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Quinton Jackson in his guard...
Quinton Jackson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rich Franklin launches a body shot
Rampage dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Quinton Jackson chases Franklin and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Franklin steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Franklin moves backwards and Quinton Jackson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Rampage fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rich Franklin didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Rampage
He is not able to do it
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and shows Quinton Jackson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Franklin's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Franklin
Quinton Jackson pushes Rich Franklin against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rampage jumps and tries to free his leg! Franklin doesn't allow this but Quinton Jackson is able to get half guard here.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Franklin
Quinton Jackson tries to free his leg
Quinton Jackson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Franklin's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and shows Quinton Jackson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Franklin uses his forearms to block the impact!
Rampage misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Quinton Jackson in his guard.
Quinton Jackson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Rich 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
Rampage tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
An overhand right from Quinton Jackson that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Franklin's stops that one with his face! How is Franklin standing?!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Rampage, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Quinton Jackson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The two exchange wildly
Rampage is connecting with a few punches
Rich Franklin just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rampage quickly defends.
Franklin is holding Quinton Jackson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Quinton Jackson shows great balance while pushing away Rich Franklin
Rampage is trying to counter now!
Quinton Jackson tries a hook to the body
and hits Franklin ribs hard
Hard blow to Franklin's mid-section, he seems hurt
Quinton Jackson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Quinton Jackson has found an opening in the defense of Franklin, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Franklin is wobbling!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown!
Quinton Jackson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rampage launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Franklin's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Quinton Jackson for eye poke.
John McCarthy allows Franklin time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Quinton Jackson fakes a move and moves laterally.
Pulverizing punch to Franklin's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Franklin's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rich Franklin closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Rich Franklin tries a middle kick
Quinton Jackson blocks and steps away.
Quinton Jackson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Quinton Jackson throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Franklin's chin! That stops Franklin in his tracks!
Franklin hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Quinton Jackson has left Franklin unconscious! What a finish by Quinton Jackson!
Franklin's Left eye is bruised after the punishment he's received!
Franklin has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Quinton Jackson by KO (Punch) at 2:20 Round 2
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 12/14 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/6 (83%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 215 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 0/7 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 215 s
A highlight reel performance by Rampage from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events!
What a dull and boring fighter Franklin was today. He needs to improve his performance if he wants the fans cheer for him.
I only can thank Quinton Jackson and Rich Franklin for an unforgettable fight!
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Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!