Post by The Sandmen on Feb 27, 2012 12:22:40 GMT -5
Franklin enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Randy Couture glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Rich Franklin is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rich Franklin is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Couture and Franklin move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
A furious flurry of punches from Rich Franklin
just misses Couture.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture has found an opening in the defense of Franklin, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Franklin's ribs.
Quick hook by Rich Franklin
Good shot! Couture has reasons to be worried.
Couture's Chin is beginning to swell
Rich Franklin tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Randy Couture jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Incredible haymaker from Randy Couture!
You can see Rich Franklin's head being snapped backwards!
Franklin's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Nose
Randy Couture tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Randy Couture who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Rich Franklin tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Couture launches a few hard punches to Rich Franklin's ribs!
Rich Franklin's ribs shows the damage! Randy Couture is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Couture pushes Rich Franklin against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Franklin's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Randy Couture fakes a punch to Rich Franklin ribs and the tries to trip him
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Franklin
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Franklin
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Franklin's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Franklin doesn't fight back!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Franklin
Couture launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rich Franklin is not able to stop Franklin ground skills and Randy Couture moves to side mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Randy Couture 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Franklin is holding Randy Couture's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture shows great balance while pushing away Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Franklin may be in trouble!
Solid low kick from Rich Franklin.
Couture deflects it.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Randy Couture launches a body shot
Franklin evades.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Couture.
It looks like Franklin was hit by a bus!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Chin
Randy Couture launches a rapid series of punches
taking Franklin from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Franklin's Forehead is beginning to swell
Franklin has a small cut in his Forehead
Franklin doesn't stop bleeding.
Franklin throws a body kick.
Blocked by Couture.
Rich Franklin is a bloody mess!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Couture.
It looks like Franklin was hit by a bus!
Rich Franklin seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Randy Couture!
Rich Franklin looks rattled! Randy Couture sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Rich Franklin is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Franklin's Chin is bruised after the punishment he's received!
Franklin has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Randy Couture by TKO (punches) at 3:40 Round 1
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 19/23 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 39 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 1/9 (11%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 39 s
Dominating performance by Couture who took his best game against Rich Franklin.
Rich Franklin had a nightmare here today.
What a fight!
Randy Couture glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Rich Franklin is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rich Franklin is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Couture and Franklin move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
A furious flurry of punches from Rich Franklin
just misses Couture.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture has found an opening in the defense of Franklin, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Franklin's ribs.
Quick hook by Rich Franklin
Good shot! Couture has reasons to be worried.
Couture's Chin is beginning to swell
Rich Franklin tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Randy Couture jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Incredible haymaker from Randy Couture!
You can see Rich Franklin's head being snapped backwards!
Franklin's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Nose
Randy Couture tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Randy Couture who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Rich Franklin tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Couture launches a few hard punches to Rich Franklin's ribs!
Rich Franklin's ribs shows the damage! Randy Couture is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Couture pushes Rich Franklin against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Franklin's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Randy Couture fakes a punch to Rich Franklin ribs and the tries to trip him
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Franklin
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Franklin
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Franklin's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Franklin doesn't fight back!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Franklin
Couture launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rich Franklin is not able to stop Franklin ground skills and Randy Couture moves to side mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Randy Couture 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Franklin is holding Randy Couture's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture shows great balance while pushing away Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Franklin may be in trouble!
Solid low kick from Rich Franklin.
Couture deflects it.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Randy Couture launches a body shot
Franklin evades.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Couture.
It looks like Franklin was hit by a bus!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Chin
Randy Couture launches a rapid series of punches
taking Franklin from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Franklin's Forehead is beginning to swell
Franklin has a small cut in his Forehead
Franklin doesn't stop bleeding.
Franklin throws a body kick.
Blocked by Couture.
Rich Franklin is a bloody mess!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Couture.
It looks like Franklin was hit by a bus!
Rich Franklin seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Randy Couture!
Rich Franklin looks rattled! Randy Couture sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Rich Franklin is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Franklin's Chin is bruised after the punishment he's received!
Franklin has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Randy Couture by TKO (punches) at 3:40 Round 1
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 19/23 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 39 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 1/9 (11%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 39 s
Dominating performance by Couture who took his best game against Rich Franklin.
Rich Franklin had a nightmare here today.
What a fight!
