Post by The Sandmen on Feb 16, 2014 14:16:15 GMT -5
Rich Franklin raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Nate Marquardt doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Rich Franklin today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Not a desiderable position that Marquardt is in now. Rich Franklin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rich Franklin tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Marquardt's face
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Nate Marquardt jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Marquardt seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Marquardt's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin launches a kick
Marquardt checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
0:45 Round 1 and Franklin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Tremendous strikes from Franklin!
Some big punches are landing!
Franklin dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Marquardt from the ground!
Nate Marquardt tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Marquardt looks to be in very good shape.
Low kick by Nate Marquardt to maintain his distance.
That hits Rich Franklin's ankle
Rich Franklin is opening up on Marquardt and raining down combinations!
Marquardt doesn't look worried as he defends.
Rich Franklin and Marquardt engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rich Franklin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rich Franklin tries a hook to the body
and hits Marquardt ribs hard
Nate Marquardt moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Rich Franklin launches a body shot
Marquardt evades.
Rich Franklin closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Marquardt attempts a shoot
Rich Franklin hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Good front kick from Marquardt!
Rich Franklin blocks
Marquardt clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Franklin.
It looks like Marquardt was hit by a bus!
Marquardt is holding Rich Franklin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin shows great balance while pushing away Nate Marquardt
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Marquardt steps backwards away from Rich Franklin. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rich Franklin attempts a sweep single...
Nate Marquardt was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Franklin misses a step and Nate Marquardt sees an opportunity to counter him!
Marquardt moves forward looking for some action
Rich Franklin doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Nate Marquardt tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rich Franklin jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Rich Franklin throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Marquardt's chin! That stops Marquardt in his tracks!
Pulverizing punch to Marquardt's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Down Marquardt goes! He's out cold! That phenomenal knock out has put the rest of Rich Franklin's divison on notice!
Marquardt's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (Punch) at 3:41 Round 1
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 15/20 (75%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Nate Marquardt
Punches 4/10 (40%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
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 0 s
No amount of TRT could prepare Nate for this high-level of Rich he had coming at him.
Nate Marquardt doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Rich Franklin today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Not a desiderable position that Marquardt is in now. Rich Franklin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rich Franklin tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Marquardt's face
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Nate Marquardt jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Marquardt seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Marquardt's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin launches a kick
Marquardt checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
0:45 Round 1 and Franklin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Tremendous strikes from Franklin!
Some big punches are landing!
Franklin dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Marquardt from the ground!
Nate Marquardt tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Marquardt looks to be in very good shape.
Low kick by Nate Marquardt to maintain his distance.
That hits Rich Franklin's ankle
Rich Franklin is opening up on Marquardt and raining down combinations!
Marquardt doesn't look worried as he defends.
Rich Franklin and Marquardt engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rich Franklin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rich Franklin tries a hook to the body
and hits Marquardt ribs hard
Nate Marquardt moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Rich Franklin launches a body shot
Marquardt evades.
Rich Franklin closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Marquardt attempts a shoot
Rich Franklin hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Good front kick from Marquardt!
Rich Franklin blocks
Marquardt clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Franklin.
It looks like Marquardt was hit by a bus!
Marquardt is holding Rich Franklin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin shows great balance while pushing away Nate Marquardt
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Marquardt steps backwards away from Rich Franklin. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rich Franklin attempts a sweep single...
Nate Marquardt was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Franklin misses a step and Nate Marquardt sees an opportunity to counter him!
Marquardt moves forward looking for some action
Rich Franklin doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Nate Marquardt tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rich Franklin jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Rich Franklin throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Marquardt's chin! That stops Marquardt in his tracks!
Pulverizing punch to Marquardt's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Down Marquardt goes! He's out cold! That phenomenal knock out has put the rest of Rich Franklin's divison on notice!
Marquardt's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (Punch) at 3:41 Round 1
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 15/20 (75%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Nate Marquardt
Punches 4/10 (40%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
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 0 s
No amount of TRT could prepare Nate for this high-level of Rich he had coming at him.
lol
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!