Post by The Sandmen on Feb 22, 2014 21:33:59 GMT -5
Paul Daley glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Rich Franklin glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 bell announces the first round!
Franklin launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Semtex's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Franklin launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Semtex's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Superb haymaker by Franklin
that lands on Semtex's face like a cannon ball!
Franklin dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Semtex from the ground!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin has found an opening in the defense of Semtex, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Semtex's ribs.
Rich Franklin is opening up on Semtex and raining down combinations!
Semtex's corner looks worried!
Semtex follows Rich Franklin
only to get counter punched in a big way! Semtex needs to stop playing Rich Franklin's game or he'll get knocked out!
A wicked punch by Rich Franklin
rocks Semtex!
1:27 Round 1 and Franklin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Solid low kick from Rich Franklin.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Rich Franklin throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Semtex.
Semtex has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin's mind is definitely in the fight, Semtex just got nailed! Rich Franklin saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Semtex is going to have a headache after this one.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin and Semtex engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Paul Daley is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rich Franklin attempts a sweep single...
Rich Franklin catches Paul Daley's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Franklin.
Hard blow to Semtex's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Semtex
Rich Franklin fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Semtex's face!
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Right cheek
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Semtex
Franklin is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Paul Daley, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to move on the ground and shows Rich Franklin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Semtex's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Semtex
Franklin is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Semtex
Franklin delivers a few accurate elbows!
Semtex is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Semtex's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin is in rear mount over Semtex
Rich Franklin tries to get his arm under Paul Daley's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Paul Daley's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Paul Daley easily defends the attempt.
Franklin is in rear mount over Semtex
Paul Daley is cooling the fight on the ground
Franklin is in rear mount over Semtex
Franklin tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Semtex! Franklin has one hook in and keeps working!
Franklin is in rear mount over Semtex with one hook in
Franklin has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Semtex.
Nicely done! Franklin now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Franklin is in rear mount over Semtex with two hooks in
Semtex tries to stand up!
Franklin doesn't allow him!
Franklin is in rear mount over Semtex with two hooks in
Franklin leans back...
He clobbers Paul Daley's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Franklin is in rear mount over Semtex with two hooks in
Franklin is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Semtex, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Franklin moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Franklin is in rear mount over Semtex with two hooks in
Franklin is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta saw it!
Dan Miragliotta allows Semtex time to recover... 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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Rich Franklin
Good shot! Semtex has reasons to be worried.
Semtex's Mouth is beginning to swell
Incredible haymaker from Rich Franklin!
You can see Paul Daley's head being snapped backwards!
Semtex's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin put some serious power behind that superman punch!
That's just incredible! That punch hits Paul Daley's face like a wrecking ball!
Semtex's Nose is beginning to swell
Semtex has a small cut in his Nose
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Paul Daley jumps back and jabs
Semtex seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Semtex doesn't stop bleeding.
Rich Franklin throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Semtex has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Semtex doesn't stop bleeding.
Franklin pushes Paul Daley and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Rich Franklin, but it's close.
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Round 2
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You can see Semtex's blood making stains in the mat.
Franklin dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Semtex from the ground!
Semtex's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Paul Daley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Franklin dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Semtex from the ground!
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Right eye
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left Semtex staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
Nice punch by Rich Franklin
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Crisp uppercut by Franklin followed by a hard jab
Paul Daley stumbles back.
Semtex follows Rich Franklin
only to get counter punched in a big way! Semtex needs to stop playing Rich Franklin's game or he'll get knocked out!
Semtex's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin fakes a punch and launches himself over Semtex!
Nice move by Franklin who clinches and pushes Semtex against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin pushes Paul Daley againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Semtex cannot escape Rich Franklin's clinch! Rich Franklin is just brutalizing Semtex with punches time and time again!
Rich Franklin landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Semtex is down! Semtex has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Rich Franklin!
Semtex's Nose is beginning to swell
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (Punches) at 1:25 Round 2
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 117 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 24/29 (83%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/7 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/14 (79%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 117 s
Paul Daley absolutely did not show up for this one. Just absolutely terrible lack of showing up from him. Rich did a great job of showing up today, but Daley just didn't show up. If there was one shortcoming for Daley, it was not showing up. Next time, I would strongly recommend he show up, If i were being honest with you.
Rich Franklin glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 bell announces the first round!
Franklin launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Semtex's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Franklin launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Semtex's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Superb haymaker by Franklin
that lands on Semtex's face like a cannon ball!
Franklin dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Semtex from the ground!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin has found an opening in the defense of Semtex, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Semtex's ribs.
Rich Franklin is opening up on Semtex and raining down combinations!
Semtex's corner looks worried!
Semtex follows Rich Franklin
only to get counter punched in a big way! Semtex needs to stop playing Rich Franklin's game or he'll get knocked out!
A wicked punch by Rich Franklin
rocks Semtex!
1:27 Round 1 and Franklin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Solid low kick from Rich Franklin.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Rich Franklin throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Semtex.
Semtex has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin's mind is definitely in the fight, Semtex just got nailed! Rich Franklin saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Semtex is going to have a headache after this one.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin and Semtex engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Paul Daley is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rich Franklin attempts a sweep single...
Rich Franklin catches Paul Daley's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Franklin.
Hard blow to Semtex's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Semtex
Rich Franklin fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Semtex's face!
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Right cheek
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Semtex
Franklin is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Paul Daley, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to move on the ground and shows Rich Franklin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Semtex's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Semtex
Franklin is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Semtex
Franklin delivers a few accurate elbows!
Semtex is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Semtex's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin is in rear mount over Semtex
Rich Franklin tries to get his arm under Paul Daley's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Paul Daley's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Paul Daley easily defends the attempt.
Franklin is in rear mount over Semtex
Paul Daley is cooling the fight on the ground
Franklin is in rear mount over Semtex
Franklin tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Semtex! Franklin has one hook in and keeps working!
Franklin is in rear mount over Semtex with one hook in
Franklin has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Semtex.
Nicely done! Franklin now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Franklin is in rear mount over Semtex with two hooks in
Semtex tries to stand up!
Franklin doesn't allow him!
Franklin is in rear mount over Semtex with two hooks in
Franklin leans back...
He clobbers Paul Daley's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Franklin is in rear mount over Semtex with two hooks in
Franklin is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Semtex, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Franklin moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Franklin is in rear mount over Semtex with two hooks in
Franklin is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta saw it!
Dan Miragliotta allows Semtex time to recover... 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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Rich Franklin
Good shot! Semtex has reasons to be worried.
Semtex's Mouth is beginning to swell
Incredible haymaker from Rich Franklin!
You can see Paul Daley's head being snapped backwards!
Semtex's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin put some serious power behind that superman punch!
That's just incredible! That punch hits Paul Daley's face like a wrecking ball!
Semtex's Nose is beginning to swell
Semtex has a small cut in his Nose
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Paul Daley jumps back and jabs
Semtex seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Semtex doesn't stop bleeding.
Rich Franklin throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Semtex has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Semtex doesn't stop bleeding.
Franklin pushes Paul Daley and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Rich Franklin, but it's close.
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Round 2
=========================================
You can see Semtex's blood making stains in the mat.
Franklin dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Semtex from the ground!
Semtex's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Paul Daley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Franklin dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Semtex from the ground!
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Right eye
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left Semtex staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
Nice punch by Rich Franklin
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Crisp uppercut by Franklin followed by a hard jab
Paul Daley stumbles back.
Semtex follows Rich Franklin
only to get counter punched in a big way! Semtex needs to stop playing Rich Franklin's game or he'll get knocked out!
Semtex's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin fakes a punch and launches himself over Semtex!
Nice move by Franklin who clinches and pushes Semtex against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Franklin pushes Paul Daley againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Semtex cannot escape Rich Franklin's clinch! Rich Franklin is just brutalizing Semtex with punches time and time again!
Rich Franklin landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Semtex is down! Semtex has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Rich Franklin!
Semtex's Nose is beginning to swell
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (Punches) at 1:25 Round 2
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 117 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 24/29 (83%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/7 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/14 (79%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 117 s
Paul Daley absolutely did not show up for this one. Just absolutely terrible lack of showing up from him. Rich did a great job of showing up today, but Daley just didn't show up. If there was one shortcoming for Daley, it was not showing up. Next time, I would strongly recommend he show up, If i were being honest with you.
No offense Dogs, Daley's pretty awesome. 
lol
