Post by The Sandmen on Dec 12, 2012 14:35:18 GMT -5
Franklin enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Rich Franklin is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Chael Sonnen is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rich Franklin is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Inside leg kick from Sonnen
that lands on Rich Franklin's leg.
Rich Franklin just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Sonnen quickly defends.
Rich Franklin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sonnen won't budge, forcing Franklin to pull guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Franklin
Sonnen works on the ground with his fingers over Franklin's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta saw it!
Dan Miragliotta allows Franklin time to recover... 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.
Sonnen fires low kicks
punishing Franklin's legs repeatedly.
Franklin tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Sonnen moves backwards and circles around Rich Franklin.
Rich Franklin is opening up on Sonnen and raining down combinations!
Sonnen's corner looks worried!
Rich Franklin tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sonnen is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Sonnen
Rich Franklin tries to pass to half guard...
Chael Sonnen can't prevent his opponent from passing. Franklin looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Sonnen
Rich Franklin tries to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Rich Franklin manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Rich Franklin looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Chael Sonnen takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Sonnen
Good looking punches from Rich Franklin on the ground
deflected by Sonnen.
Franklin misses a step and Chael Sonnen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Franklin
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Sonnen
Franklin is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rich Franklin!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Rich Franklin gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Sonnen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sonnen's side.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin is taking this opportunity to rest.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Franklin
Sonnen tries to move to full mount
Sonnen's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Sonnen's cheek from the guard.
Chael Sonnen uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Sonnen's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sonnen tries to cover his face,
Sonnen's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Sonnen's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sonnen tries to cover his face,
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin breaths deeply while on the ground
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Franklin
Franklin works on the ground with his fingers over Sonnen's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Franklin
Sonnen is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Rich Franklin wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Franklin drills Chael Sonnen's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Sonnen's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 Franklin's moves.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 Franklin's moves.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Rich Franklin.
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Round 2
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Franklin decides to launch some tentative punches
Rich Franklin takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Sonnen moves forward looking for some action
Rich Franklin doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen catches Rich Franklin's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sonnen.
Hard blow to Franklin's mid-section, he seems hurt
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Franklin
Sonnen is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rich Franklin doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Franklin tries to open up Chael Sonnen's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Sonnen in the side of the head
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to escape from the full mount...
Rich Franklin is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Rich Franklin in his guard.
Rich Franklin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Chael Sonnen. 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Sonnen grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chael Sonnen
Franklin ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Franklin
Sonnen is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Franklin
Chael Sonnen is looking to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Chael Sonnen gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to close the guard.
Franklin put Chael Sonnen in closed guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Franklin
Sonnen is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Rich Franklin moves to better his position on the ground...
Rich Franklin viciously slams hammer blows to Sonnen's face!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Franklin fires a barrage of punches at Sonnen's head!
This is bad! Franklin is just pounding on Chael Sonnen's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Forehead
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Franklin tries to open up Chael Sonnen's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Sonnen in the side of the head
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Rich Franklin throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Sonnen's face with those brutal elbows! Sonnen needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Franklin doesn't allow him!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 Franklin's moves.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Franklin leans back...
He clobbers Chael Sonnen's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 Franklin's moves.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Franklin gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Chael Sonnen! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Chael Sonnen doesn't defend himself!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Franklin steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Franklin fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Chael Sonnen's arm and tries an armbar!
Franklin launches a couple of strikes with his heels over Chael Sonnen's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Sonnen taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Rich Franklin by Submission (Armbar) at 4:25 Round 2
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 5/10 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 33/42 (79%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 434 s
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 434 s
Huge comeback win by Franklin. Sonnen was totally walking away with this fight, then Franklin was all like, "yo shit, dude, 'all, this shit is for like, you know, the championship dawg," and got back into the fight hardcore. he fought his way back into the fight and then out of the fight and he ended that stuff on up.
Rich Franklin is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Chael Sonnen is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rich Franklin is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Inside leg kick from Sonnen
that lands on Rich Franklin's leg.
Rich Franklin just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Sonnen quickly defends.
Rich Franklin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sonnen won't budge, forcing Franklin to pull guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Franklin
Sonnen works on the ground with his fingers over Franklin's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta saw it!
Dan Miragliotta allows Franklin time to recover... 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.
Sonnen fires low kicks
punishing Franklin's legs repeatedly.
Franklin tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Sonnen moves backwards and circles around Rich Franklin.
Rich Franklin is opening up on Sonnen and raining down combinations!
Sonnen's corner looks worried!
Rich Franklin tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sonnen is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Sonnen
Rich Franklin tries to pass to half guard...
Chael Sonnen can't prevent his opponent from passing. Franklin looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Sonnen
Rich Franklin tries to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Rich Franklin manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Rich Franklin looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Chael Sonnen takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Sonnen
Good looking punches from Rich Franklin on the ground
deflected by Sonnen.
Franklin misses a step and Chael Sonnen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Franklin
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Sonnen
Franklin is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rich Franklin!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Rich Franklin gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Sonnen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sonnen's side.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin is taking this opportunity to rest.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Franklin
Sonnen tries to move to full mount
Sonnen's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Sonnen's cheek from the guard.
Chael Sonnen uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Sonnen's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sonnen tries to cover his face,
Sonnen's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Sonnen's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sonnen tries to cover his face,
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin breaths deeply while on the ground
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Franklin
Franklin works on the ground with his fingers over Sonnen's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Franklin
Sonnen is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Rich Franklin wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Franklin drills Chael Sonnen's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Sonnen's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 Franklin's moves.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 Franklin's moves.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Rich Franklin.
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Round 2
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Franklin decides to launch some tentative punches
Rich Franklin takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Sonnen moves forward looking for some action
Rich Franklin doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen catches Rich Franklin's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sonnen.
Hard blow to Franklin's mid-section, he seems hurt
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Franklin
Sonnen is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rich Franklin doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Franklin tries to open up Chael Sonnen's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Sonnen in the side of the head
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to escape from the full mount...
Rich Franklin is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Rich Franklin in his guard.
Rich Franklin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Chael Sonnen. 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Sonnen grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chael Sonnen
Franklin ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Franklin
Sonnen is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Franklin
Chael Sonnen is looking to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Chael Sonnen gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to close the guard.
Franklin put Chael Sonnen in closed guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Franklin
Sonnen is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Rich Franklin moves to better his position on the ground...
Rich Franklin viciously slams hammer blows to Sonnen's face!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Franklin fires a barrage of punches at Sonnen's head!
This is bad! Franklin is just pounding on Chael Sonnen's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Forehead
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Franklin tries to open up Chael Sonnen's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Sonnen in the side of the head
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Rich Franklin throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Sonnen's face with those brutal elbows! Sonnen needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Franklin doesn't allow him!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 Franklin's moves.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Franklin leans back...
He clobbers Chael Sonnen's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 Franklin's moves.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Franklin gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Chael Sonnen! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Chael Sonnen doesn't defend himself!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Franklin steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Franklin fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Chael Sonnen's arm and tries an armbar!
Franklin launches a couple of strikes with his heels over Chael Sonnen's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Sonnen taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Rich Franklin by Submission (Armbar) at 4:25 Round 2
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 5/10 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 33/42 (79%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 434 s
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 434 s
Huge comeback win by Franklin. Sonnen was totally walking away with this fight, then Franklin was all like, "yo shit, dude, 'all, this shit is for like, you know, the championship dawg," and got back into the fight hardcore. he fought his way back into the fight and then out of the fight and he ended that stuff on up.