Post by The Sandmen on Sept 26, 2013 2:27:16 GMT -5
Rich Franklin raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by Rockhold while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Franklin is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Brutal combination from Luke Rockhold!
Franklin moves aside and dodges.
Rockhold launches a hook to the body
Rich Franklin moves aside looking for a counter...
Rockhold grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Luke Rockhold
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Franklin
Rockhold moves on the ground
Rockhold cannot take advantage in the ground
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Franklin measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Franklin
Rockhold moves on the ground
Rockhold cannot take advantage in the ground
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Rockhold's ribs.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin is taking this opportunity to rest.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Franklin
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Rich Franklin can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rockhold looks to work from half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Franklin
Luke Rockhold pushes Franklin's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Rockhold who is in full mount! Franklin is in trouble now!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Franklin struggles and frees his leg!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Franklin
Luke Rockhold seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Luke Rockhold passes momentarily but Rich Franklin regains half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Franklin wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold struggles and launches a few punches to Franklin's head
Those punches are hitting! Franklin covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches towards Franklin's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Franklin seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Luke Rockhold fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Rich Franklin! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Luke Rockhold who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Franklin is throwing a flurry of punches!
Luke Rockhold just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold grab one of Rich Franklin's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Franklin done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Nice punches from Rich Franklin.
Even nicer blocks from Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by Franklin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Rich Franklin!
That one almost breaks Rockhold's chin! He is knocked down!
Franklin is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold launches an up-kick intended for Rich Franklin's head...
It lands flush with Rich Franklin's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Franklin is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold launches an up-kick intended for Rich Franklin's head...
It lands flush with Rich Franklin's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Franklin is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Rockhold tries to hit Rich Franklin with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Franklin steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Franklin is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold launches an up-kick intended for Rich Franklin's head...
Franklin leans out of the way.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Franklin is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold kicks his legs trying to keep Rich Franklin away.
Rich Franklin takes a kick to the body.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Rockhold climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Luke Rockhold is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rockhold grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Franklin struggles... Luke Rockhold is unable to take him down
Rockhold misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Rockhold throws a combo
Rich Franklin ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Rockhold swings again, only to get countered once more! Rockhold is looking bad here!
Rich Franklin jabs at Rockhold
hitting his chest.
Rich Franklin has found an opening in the defense of Rockhold, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Rockhold's ribs.
Rockhold throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Rich Franklin fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by Franklin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin slightly pushes Rockhold into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
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.
Rockhold doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rich Franklin embrace and tries to move away...
Rich Franklin pushes Rockhold forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold launches a few hard punches to Rich Franklin's ribs!
Franklin struggles and protects himself.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Rich Franklin is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Rockhold with uppercuts!
Rockhold is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Rockhold is unable to escape!
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold shoots and grab both of Rich Franklin's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Rich Franklin managed to pull back his leg from Luke Rockhold's grip and move away from him
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Rockhold hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rich Franklin embrace and tries to move away...
Rich Franklin pushes Rockhold forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Franklin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Luke Rockhold embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Franklin who put distance between them
Franklin launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Rockhold!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Franklin wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Luke Rockhold pushes away Franklin trying to keep the fight at striking range
Franklin doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Luke Rockhold
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin pushes Luke Rockhold against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Rockhold's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Rich Franklin!
That one almost breaks Rockhold's chin! He is knocked down!
Rockhold's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left Rockhold staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
Franklin is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin positions himself and tries to finish this!
Rich Franklin storms Luke Rockhold's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Dan Miragliotta is asking Luke Rockhold to defend himself!
That brutal impact left Rockhold laid out on the mat! Rich Franklin's corner come in to congratulate him!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (GnP) at 2:47 Round 2
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 6/12 (50%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 13/18 (72%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 86 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/11 (18%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 148 s
Good, close first round. But in the end, we all knew Rich had this one. Phoenix will be happy to get a free tournament win
Ferocious staredown by Rockhold while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Franklin is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Brutal combination from Luke Rockhold!
Franklin moves aside and dodges.
Rockhold launches a hook to the body
Rich Franklin moves aside looking for a counter...
Rockhold grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Luke Rockhold
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Franklin
Rockhold moves on the ground
Rockhold cannot take advantage in the ground
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Franklin measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Franklin
Rockhold moves on the ground
Rockhold cannot take advantage in the ground
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Rockhold's ribs.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin is taking this opportunity to rest.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Franklin
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Rich Franklin can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rockhold looks to work from half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Franklin
Luke Rockhold pushes Franklin's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Rockhold who is in full mount! Franklin is in trouble now!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Franklin struggles and frees his leg!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Franklin
Luke Rockhold seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Luke Rockhold passes momentarily but Rich Franklin regains half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Franklin wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold struggles and launches a few punches to Franklin's head
Those punches are hitting! Franklin covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches towards Franklin's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Franklin seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Luke Rockhold fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Rich Franklin! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Luke Rockhold who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Franklin is throwing a flurry of punches!
Luke Rockhold just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold grab one of Rich Franklin's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Franklin done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Nice punches from Rich Franklin.
Even nicer blocks from Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by Franklin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Rich Franklin!
That one almost breaks Rockhold's chin! He is knocked down!
Franklin is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold launches an up-kick intended for Rich Franklin's head...
It lands flush with Rich Franklin's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Franklin is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold launches an up-kick intended for Rich Franklin's head...
It lands flush with Rich Franklin's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Franklin is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Rockhold tries to hit Rich Franklin with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Franklin steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Franklin is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold launches an up-kick intended for Rich Franklin's head...
Franklin leans out of the way.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Franklin is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold kicks his legs trying to keep Rich Franklin away.
Rich Franklin takes a kick to the body.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Rockhold climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Luke Rockhold is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rockhold grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Franklin struggles... Luke Rockhold is unable to take him down
Rockhold misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Rockhold throws a combo
Rich Franklin ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Rockhold swings again, only to get countered once more! Rockhold is looking bad here!
Rich Franklin jabs at Rockhold
hitting his chest.
Rich Franklin has found an opening in the defense of Rockhold, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Rockhold's ribs.
Rockhold throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Rich Franklin fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by Franklin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin slightly pushes Rockhold into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
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.
Rockhold doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rich Franklin embrace and tries to move away...
Rich Franklin pushes Rockhold forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold launches a few hard punches to Rich Franklin's ribs!
Franklin struggles and protects himself.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Rich Franklin is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Rockhold with uppercuts!
Rockhold is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Rockhold is unable to escape!
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold shoots and grab both of Rich Franklin's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Rich Franklin managed to pull back his leg from Luke Rockhold's grip and move away from him
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Rockhold hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rich Franklin embrace and tries to move away...
Rich Franklin pushes Rockhold forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Franklin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Luke Rockhold embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Franklin who put distance between them
Franklin launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Rockhold!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Franklin wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Luke Rockhold pushes away Franklin trying to keep the fight at striking range
Franklin doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Luke Rockhold
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin pushes Luke Rockhold against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Rockhold's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Rich Franklin!
That one almost breaks Rockhold's chin! He is knocked down!
Rockhold's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left Rockhold staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
Franklin is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin positions himself and tries to finish this!
Rich Franklin storms Luke Rockhold's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Dan Miragliotta is asking Luke Rockhold to defend himself!
That brutal impact left Rockhold laid out on the mat! Rich Franklin's corner come in to congratulate him!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (GnP) at 2:47 Round 2
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 6/12 (50%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 13/18 (72%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 86 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/11 (18%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 148 s
Good, close first round. But in the end, we all knew Rich had this one. Phoenix will be happy to get a free tournament win
Welcome to Phoenix FC! 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!