Post by The Sandmen on Sept 13, 2013 19:10:11 GMT -5
Michael Bisping raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Rich Franklin raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Rich Franklin today.
Michael Bisping comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Bisping with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Franklin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Bisping can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Michael Bisping tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Rich Franklin tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rich Franklin who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Bisping is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Franklin doesn't let Bisping get in on his legs.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping 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.
Michael Bisping moves forward looking for some grappling action
Franklin pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Surprise roundhouse punch by Franklin.
It looks like Bisping was hit by a bus!
Bisping follows Rich Franklin
Franklin fakes a move.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
Michael Bisping doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Bisping with a double overhooks!
Rich Franklin launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Bisping's knee!
Bisping is holding Rich Franklin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin shows great balance while pushing away Michael Bisping
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rich Franklin!
Bisping is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Brutal combination from Rich Franklin!
Bisping is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Bisping's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bisping grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Franklin struggles... Michael Bisping is unable to take him down
Franklin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rich Franklin throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Bisping's chin! That stops Bisping in his tracks!
Michael Bisping is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Michael Bisping takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rich Franklin attempts a sweep single...
Rich Franklin catches Michael Bisping's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Franklin.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Bisping
Franklin is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Rich Franklin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Bisping
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Franklin tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rich Franklin fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Bisping
Franklin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Bisping
Solid shots!
Bisping has a small cut in his Left cheek
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Bisping
Rich Franklin pushes Bisping's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Franklin who is in full mount! Bisping is in trouble now!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Franklin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rich Franklin controls the situation despite Michael Bisping efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Rich Franklin takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Michael Bisping shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Michael Bisping breaks that americana attempt!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Rich Franklin tries to better his position on the ground...
Franklin is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping 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 Michael Bisping
Franklin is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Franklin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Bisping's being punished here!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Franklin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Franklin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Bisping
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Bisping has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping tries to move on the ground and shows Rich Franklin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Bisping's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Michael Bisping's Forehead
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left Bisping staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Rich Franklin positions himself and tries to finish this!
Rich Franklin storms Michael Bisping's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Mario Yamasaki is asking Michael Bisping to defend himself!
This is over! That impact from Rich Franklin has left Bisping laying flat on the mat!
Bisping has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (GnP) at 5:00 Round 1
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 113 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/15 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 113 s
Franklin landed something half way through that just murdered Bisping. He then followed up on it and finished up. I was looking up at my movie at the time. It all happened over the course of about 2 seconds. Chaos, I tell you.
Rich Franklin raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Rich Franklin today.
Michael Bisping comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Bisping with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Franklin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Bisping can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Michael Bisping tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Rich Franklin tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rich Franklin who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Bisping is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Franklin doesn't let Bisping get in on his legs.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping 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.
Michael Bisping moves forward looking for some grappling action
Franklin pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Surprise roundhouse punch by Franklin.
It looks like Bisping was hit by a bus!
Bisping follows Rich Franklin
Franklin fakes a move.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
Michael Bisping doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Bisping with a double overhooks!
Rich Franklin launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Bisping's knee!
Bisping is holding Rich Franklin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin shows great balance while pushing away Michael Bisping
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rich Franklin!
Bisping is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Brutal combination from Rich Franklin!
Bisping is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Bisping's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bisping grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Franklin struggles... Michael Bisping is unable to take him down
Franklin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rich Franklin throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Bisping's chin! That stops Bisping in his tracks!
Michael Bisping is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Michael Bisping takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rich Franklin attempts a sweep single...
Rich Franklin catches Michael Bisping's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Franklin.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Bisping
Franklin is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Rich Franklin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Bisping
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Franklin tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rich Franklin fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Bisping
Franklin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Bisping
Solid shots!
Bisping has a small cut in his Left cheek
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Bisping
Rich Franklin pushes Bisping's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Franklin who is in full mount! Bisping is in trouble now!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Franklin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rich Franklin controls the situation despite Michael Bisping efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Rich Franklin takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Michael Bisping shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Michael Bisping breaks that americana attempt!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Rich Franklin tries to better his position on the ground...
Franklin is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping 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 Michael Bisping
Franklin is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Franklin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Bisping's being punished here!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Franklin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Franklin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Bisping
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Bisping has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping tries to move on the ground and shows Rich Franklin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Bisping's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Michael Bisping's Forehead
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left Bisping staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Rich Franklin positions himself and tries to finish this!
Rich Franklin storms Michael Bisping's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Mario Yamasaki is asking Michael Bisping to defend himself!
This is over! That impact from Rich Franklin has left Bisping laying flat on the mat!
Bisping has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (GnP) at 5:00 Round 1
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 113 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/15 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 113 s
Franklin landed something half way through that just murdered Bisping. He then followed up on it and finished up. I was looking up at my movie at the time. It all happened over the course of about 2 seconds. Chaos, I tell you.
Speaking of boring...