Post by The Sandmen on Mar 15, 2012 15:56:26 GMT -5
Franklin enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Ferocious staredown by Bones while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Rich Franklin raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Bones is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Jon Jones comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Jon Jones and Rich Franklin touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Jon Jones goes with a looping right hand while Rich Franklin jumps back and jabs
Bones only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Jon Jones throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Franklin's chin! That stops Franklin in his tracks!
Franklin's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bones moves forward looking for some action
Jon Jones shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Franklin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jon Jones embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Franklin who put distance between them
Jon Jones attempts a sweep single...
Jon Jones catches Rich Franklin's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Bones.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Bones leans back...
He clobbers Rich Franklin's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Franklin's Mouth is beginning to swell
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Jon Jones uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Bones is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
As the fight continues it seems that Rich Franklin is taking the best of the fight.
Franklin measures the resilience of Bones's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bones's side.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Bones is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Jones to fight back!
Jon Jones fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Franklin's face!
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Bones tries to escape from the closed guard
Bones succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Jon Jones is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Bones's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bones's side.
Jon Jones is in open guard over Franklin
Jon Jones pushes Rich Franklin against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Bones jumps and tries to free his leg! Franklin doesn't allow this but Jon Jones is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Jon Jones is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Bones's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bones blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Jon Jones is in half guard over Franklin
Jon Jones tries to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Jon Jones passes momentarily but Rich Franklin sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Bones use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Jon Jones is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Jon Jones in his guard.
Rich Franklin manages to switch to half guard.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
Jon Jones is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Bones's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bones blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Jones looks to counter!
Jon Jones tries to open Franklin's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jon Jones. Franklin is unable to cover himself now!
Jon Jones is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to stand up!
Bones doesn't allow him!
Jon Jones is in half guard over Franklin
Bones tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Franklin 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.
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Jon Jones jumps back and jabs
Franklin seems staggered and Jon Jones runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Jon Jones 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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Jon Jones tries to bring the fight to the ground
Franklin goes down.
Jon Jones is in open guard over Franklin
Jon Jones tries to open Franklin's guard...
Franklin breaks the lock and covers himself from Bones's punches
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Jon Jones is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Bones
He succeeds!
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Jon Jones wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Jon Jones can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Bones misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bones is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Bones is looking to end this fight with strikes
Franklin anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Bones misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bones is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Jones!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones tries to roll to his side and trap Rich Franklin in his guard...
Jon Jones gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Bones
Bones measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Franklin blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Jon Jones has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Franklin showing excellent timing, blasts Jon Jones with a right hand.
Great hook by Rich Franklin! Jon Jones is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rich Franklin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Tremendous strikes from Franklin!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Jon Jones's Chin
Bones grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jon Jones
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in open guard over Franklin
Jon Jones tries to pass to half guard...
Rich Franklin can't prevent his opponent from passing. Bones looks to work from half guard.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Franklin
Jon Jones moves to better his position on the ground...
Jon Jones wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Rich Franklin attempts to move to full guard
Jon Jones keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Franklin
Bones tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Jon Jones is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Bones fires a barrage of punches at Franklin's head!
This is bad! Bones is just pounding on Rich Franklin's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Franklin's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Mouth
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Jon Jones is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin breaths deeply while on the ground
Jon Jones is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Jon Jones in his guard.
Rich Franklin manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Jones is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in open guard over Franklin
Bones is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Rich Franklin, who is barely covering up!
Franklin's Nose is beginning to swell
Jon Jones is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Bones
He succeeds!
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Bones is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Bones tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jon Jones fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to move to full guard
Rich Franklin manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Jones is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Bones
He is not able to do it
Jon Jones is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Bones
He succeeds!
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Bones is looking to end this fight with strikes
Franklin anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Bones is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Jones!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Jon Jones
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
Jon Jones 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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rich Franklin. 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Rich Franklin fakes a punch and launches himself over Bones!
Jon Jones is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Franklin and pushes him away!
Bones fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rich Franklin didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jon Jones is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Jon Jones uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Jones to fight back!
Jon Jones 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rich Franklin. 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Jon Jones shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rich Franklin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bones into his guard.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Franklin is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Bones 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.
Bones is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Jones!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones tries to escape from the full mount...
Bones struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones tries to escape from the full mount...
Rich Franklin is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Jon Jones
Good looking punches from Rich Franklin on the ground
They could take their toll on Bones.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Jon Jones
Franklin is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Jon Jones, who is barely covering up!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Rich Franklin closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Franklin launches a furious hook!
That hits Bones's chin like a wrecking ball! Bones loses balance and goes to the mat.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rich Franklin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Franklin tries to grapple
He puts Bones in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Franklin tries to break the clinch... Jon Jones launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Franklin stumbles backwards and Jon Jones shoots an incredible takedown!
Jon Jones's mind is definitely in the fight, Franklin just got nailed! Jon Jones saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Franklin moves aside and dodges.
Bones clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Franklin showing excellent timing, blasts Jon Jones with a right hand.
Great hook by Rich Franklin! Jon Jones is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Franklin is standing while Bones is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin creates space and allows Jon Jones to stand up.
Jon Jones is on his feet again.
Jon Jones and Franklin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Bones with a double overhooks!
Bones is holding Rich Franklin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin shows great balance while pushing away Jon Jones
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Bones is holding Rich Franklin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Franklin's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Jon Jones is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Jon Jones in his guard.
Jon Jones keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Jon Jones is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Jon Jones in his guard.
Rich Franklin manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Jon Jones is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
Jon Jones is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to close the guard.
Franklin put Jon Jones in closed guard.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Bones is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Jones!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones tries to roll to his side and trap Rich Franklin in his guard...
Rich Franklin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Franklin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rich Franklin controls the situation despite Jon Jones efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Bones
Jon Jones launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Rich Franklin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Bones
Franklin launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Bones is covering himself! Franklin tries to force the situation and Bones clumsily gives his back!
Franklin is in rear mount over Bones
Rich Franklin tries to open Bones's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rich Franklin. Bones is unable to cover himself now!
Franklin is in rear mount over Bones
Franklin tries to get a hook in!
Bones rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Jon Jones tries to take advantage...
Bones has Franklin controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Franklin is unable to move under Bones control.
Franklin is in rear mount over Bones
Bones has given his back to Rich Franklin who is trying to get one hook in!
Bones struggles in the ground trying to break Franklin's control
Franklin misses a step and Jon Jones sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bones has Franklin controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Jon Jones
Bones is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Franklin has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Franklin tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Franklin is clinching with Bones.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rich Franklin slightly pushes Bones into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Franklin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rich Franklin is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin leans forwards and tries to grapple with Bones
Franklin shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin struggles and launches a few punches to Bones's head
Those punches are hitting! Bones covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bones tries to take Rich Franklin down... Franklin stumbles backwards and Jon Jones launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Franklin's jaw!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Jon Jones by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Jon Jones
Punches 10/19 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 14/43 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 601 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 14/17 (82%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 23/40 (58%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 591 s
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Jon Jones. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
A highlight reel performance by Franklin from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events!
ManMMA management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans!
Ferocious staredown by Bones while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Rich Franklin raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Bones is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Jon Jones comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Jon Jones and Rich Franklin touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Jon Jones goes with a looping right hand while Rich Franklin jumps back and jabs
Bones only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Jon Jones throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Franklin's chin! That stops Franklin in his tracks!
Franklin's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bones moves forward looking for some action
Jon Jones shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Franklin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jon Jones embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Franklin who put distance between them
Jon Jones attempts a sweep single...
Jon Jones catches Rich Franklin's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Bones.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Bones leans back...
He clobbers Rich Franklin's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Franklin's Mouth is beginning to swell
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Jon Jones uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Bones is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
As the fight continues it seems that Rich Franklin is taking the best of the fight.
Franklin measures the resilience of Bones's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bones's side.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Bones is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Jones to fight back!
Jon Jones fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Franklin's face!
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Bones tries to escape from the closed guard
Bones succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Jon Jones is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Bones's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bones's side.
Jon Jones is in open guard over Franklin
Jon Jones pushes Rich Franklin against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Bones jumps and tries to free his leg! Franklin doesn't allow this but Jon Jones is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Jon Jones is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Bones's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bones blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Jon Jones is in half guard over Franklin
Jon Jones tries to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Jon Jones passes momentarily but Rich Franklin sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Bones use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Jon Jones is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Jon Jones in his guard.
Rich Franklin manages to switch to half guard.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
Jon Jones is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Bones's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bones blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Jones looks to counter!
Jon Jones tries to open Franklin's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jon Jones. Franklin is unable to cover himself now!
Jon Jones is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to stand up!
Bones doesn't allow him!
Jon Jones is in half guard over Franklin
Bones tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Franklin 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.
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Jon Jones jumps back and jabs
Franklin seems staggered and Jon Jones runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Jon Jones 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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Jon Jones tries to bring the fight to the ground
Franklin goes down.
Jon Jones is in open guard over Franklin
Jon Jones tries to open Franklin's guard...
Franklin breaks the lock and covers himself from Bones's punches
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Jon Jones is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Bones
He succeeds!
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Jon Jones wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Jon Jones can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Bones misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bones is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Bones is looking to end this fight with strikes
Franklin anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Bones misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bones is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Jones!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones tries to roll to his side and trap Rich Franklin in his guard...
Jon Jones gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Bones
Bones measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Franklin blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Jon Jones has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Franklin showing excellent timing, blasts Jon Jones with a right hand.
Great hook by Rich Franklin! Jon Jones is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rich Franklin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Tremendous strikes from Franklin!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Jon Jones's Chin
Bones grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jon Jones
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in open guard over Franklin
Jon Jones tries to pass to half guard...
Rich Franklin can't prevent his opponent from passing. Bones looks to work from half guard.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Franklin
Jon Jones moves to better his position on the ground...
Jon Jones wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Rich Franklin attempts to move to full guard
Jon Jones keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Franklin
Bones tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Jon Jones is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Bones fires a barrage of punches at Franklin's head!
This is bad! Bones is just pounding on Rich Franklin's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Franklin's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Mouth
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Jon Jones is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin breaths deeply while on the ground
Jon Jones is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Jon Jones in his guard.
Rich Franklin manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Jones is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in open guard over Franklin
Bones is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Rich Franklin, who is barely covering up!
Franklin's Nose is beginning to swell
Jon Jones is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Bones
He succeeds!
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Bones is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Bones tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jon Jones fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to move to full guard
Rich Franklin manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Jones is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Bones
He is not able to do it
Jon Jones is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Bones
He succeeds!
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Bones is looking to end this fight with strikes
Franklin anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Bones is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Jones!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Jon Jones
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
Jon Jones 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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rich Franklin. 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Rich Franklin fakes a punch and launches himself over Bones!
Jon Jones is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Franklin and pushes him away!
Bones fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rich Franklin didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jon Jones is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Jon Jones uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Jones to fight back!
Jon Jones 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rich Franklin. 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Jon Jones shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rich Franklin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bones into his guard.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Franklin is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Bones 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.
Bones is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Jones!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones tries to escape from the full mount...
Bones struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones tries to escape from the full mount...
Rich Franklin is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Jon Jones
Good looking punches from Rich Franklin on the ground
They could take their toll on Bones.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Jon Jones
Franklin is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Jon Jones, who is barely covering up!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Rich Franklin closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Franklin launches a furious hook!
That hits Bones's chin like a wrecking ball! Bones loses balance and goes to the mat.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rich Franklin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Franklin tries to grapple
He puts Bones in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Franklin tries to break the clinch... Jon Jones launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Franklin stumbles backwards and Jon Jones shoots an incredible takedown!
Jon Jones's mind is definitely in the fight, Franklin just got nailed! Jon Jones saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Franklin moves aside and dodges.
Bones clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Franklin showing excellent timing, blasts Jon Jones with a right hand.
Great hook by Rich Franklin! Jon Jones is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Franklin is standing while Bones is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin creates space and allows Jon Jones to stand up.
Jon Jones is on his feet again.
Jon Jones and Franklin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Bones with a double overhooks!
Bones is holding Rich Franklin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin shows great balance while pushing away Jon Jones
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Bones is holding Rich Franklin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Franklin's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Jon Jones is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Jon Jones in his guard.
Jon Jones keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Jon Jones is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Jon Jones in his guard.
Rich Franklin manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Jon Jones is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
Jon Jones is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to close the guard.
Franklin put Jon Jones in closed guard.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Franklin
Bones is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Jones!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones tries to roll to his side and trap Rich Franklin in his guard...
Rich Franklin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Franklin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rich Franklin controls the situation despite Jon Jones efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Bones
Jon Jones launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Rich Franklin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Bones
Franklin launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Bones is covering himself! Franklin tries to force the situation and Bones clumsily gives his back!
Franklin is in rear mount over Bones
Rich Franklin tries to open Bones's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rich Franklin. Bones is unable to cover himself now!
Franklin is in rear mount over Bones
Franklin tries to get a hook in!
Bones rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Jon Jones tries to take advantage...
Bones has Franklin controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Franklin is unable to move under Bones control.
Franklin is in rear mount over Bones
Bones has given his back to Rich Franklin who is trying to get one hook in!
Bones struggles in the ground trying to break Franklin's control
Franklin misses a step and Jon Jones sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bones has Franklin controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Jon Jones
Bones is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Franklin has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Franklin tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Franklin is clinching with Bones.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rich Franklin slightly pushes Bones into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Franklin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rich Franklin is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin leans forwards and tries to grapple with Bones
Franklin shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin struggles and launches a few punches to Bones's head
Those punches are hitting! Bones covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bones tries to take Rich Franklin down... Franklin stumbles backwards and Jon Jones launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Franklin's jaw!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Jon Jones by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Jon Jones
Punches 10/19 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 14/43 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 601 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 14/17 (82%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 23/40 (58%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 591 s
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Jon Jones. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
A highlight reel performance by Franklin from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events!
ManMMA management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!