Post by The Sandmen on Jun 13, 2014 16:36:39 GMT -5
Georges St-Pierre raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Rich Franklin is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Rich Franklin
Great move by GSP who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
GSP catches an ankle and Franklin is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP is taking this opportunity to rest.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP breaks the closed guard of Rich Franklin and moves to half guard
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Franklin tries to escape from the full mount...
Georges St-Pierre is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rich Franklin.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Rich Franklin gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin sits up and gets an arm around GSP's neck!
GSP pushes Rich Franklin back to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP succeeds
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll on the ground...
GSP knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Franklin struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
John McCarthy 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.
Rich Franklin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rich Franklin didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Franklin's head!
This is bad! GSP is just pounding on Rich Franklin's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP succeeds
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Rich Franklin gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Franklin struggles and frees his leg!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
GSP works on the ground with his fingers over Franklin's face
Franklin shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
BJJ! That is what must be passing through GSP's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Franklin
Franklin attempts a triangle from bottom! Georges St-Pierre slips out. Franklin quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Georges St-Pierre slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Rich Franklin is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Franklin steps backwards away from Georges St-Pierre. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Incredible high kick!
GSP is worried!
Rich Franklin tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Georges St-Pierre swings and Franklin has to retreat
Franklin is swinging for the fences!
GSP backpedals and creates space. Rich Franklin is asking him if he is going to fight!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Rich Franklin
Good shot! GSP has reasons to be worried.
Rich Franklin circles around GSP
Nice punch by Rich Franklin
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
GSP's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rich Franklin throws a looping left hand...
That lands on GSP's chin! That stops GSP in his tracks!
GSP's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rich Franklin seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Franklin tries to grapple
He puts GSP in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch to Rich Franklin ribs and the tries to trip him
Franklin loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Franklin grapple with Georges St-Pierre and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Georges St-Pierre falls hard on the mat with Rich Franklin on top of him
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in half guard over GSP
Franklin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Rich Franklin pushes GSP's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Franklin who is in full mount! GSP is in trouble now!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Franklin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! GSP's being punished here!
GSP's Mouth is beginning to swell
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Franklin shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Rich Franklin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! GSP's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
GSP's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre 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
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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Inside leg kick from Franklin
that lands on Georges St-Pierre's leg.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
GSP blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Georges St-Pierre's cheek! GSP stumbles and the falls to the mat!
GSP has a small cut in his Left cheek
Franklin is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to GSP's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to GSP's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Franklin is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin steps back and allows GSP to get back to his feet.
GSP climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Franklin pushes Georges St-Pierre and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rich Franklin chases GSP and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! GSP steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
GSP's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
GSP tries to grapple
Franklin moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Inside leg kick from Franklin
that lands on Georges St-Pierre's leg.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Incredible high kick!
GSP is worried!
GSP ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left GSP staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
Rich Franklin tries to bring the fight to the ground
GSP goes down.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in open guard over GSP
Rich Franklin tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre can't prevent his opponent from passing. Franklin looks to work from half guard.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Rich Franklin keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over GSP
Franklin is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Rich Franklin isolates Georges St-Pierre's right arm looking for an armbar...
Georges St-Pierre manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rich Franklin lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre 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 GSP
Georges St-Pierre 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.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Rich Franklin tries to free his leg
Rich Franklin uses some of his skill by jumping out of GSP's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Rich Franklin looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Rich Franklin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll on the ground...
Franklin knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
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 Georges St-Pierre
GSP is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rich Franklin pushes Georges St-Pierre down and prevents his attempts to escape
John McCarthy 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.
Rich Franklin fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Georges St-Pierre! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left GSP staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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A wicked punch by Rich Franklin
rocks GSP!
GSP seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Franklin!
Rich Franklin is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by GSP and pushes him away!
Brilliant combination from Georges St-Pierre
Franklin is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Georges St-Pierre 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.
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rich Franklin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre 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 Georges St-Pierre
Rich Franklin throws down elbows...
He's tearing up GSP's face with those brutal elbows! GSP needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
GSP's Forehead is beginning to swell
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre 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.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rich Franklin rolls Georges St-Pierre to his stomach and takes his back!
Franklin is in rear mount over GSP
Rich Franklin hovers above GSP
Good punches to GSP's body.
GSP ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Franklin is in rear mount over GSP
Franklin tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for GSP! Franklin has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Franklin is in rear mount over GSP 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 GSP.
Nicely done! Franklin now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Franklin is in rear mount over GSP with two hooks in
Rich Franklin tries to open GSP's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rich Franklin. GSP is unable to cover himself now!
The ref pulls off Rich Franklin! GSP seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Forehead
Winner is Rich Franklin by TKO (GnP) at 2:43 Round 3
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 4/11 (36%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 424 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 11/13 (85%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/23 (70%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 399 s
GSP had some good things going for him early. In the first, he was dominating, but not in damage done - just in like, technique and control and things like that. He was winning the round, and felt good about himself. Until Franklin hit him with a high kick. As the play-by-play said, "GSP is worried". That about summed up the rest of the fight from that kick on. GSP was not himself, didn't get any effective anything going and Ace had his way with him. It was an interesting turn of events.
Rich Franklin is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Rich Franklin
Great move by GSP who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
GSP catches an ankle and Franklin is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP is taking this opportunity to rest.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP breaks the closed guard of Rich Franklin and moves to half guard
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Franklin tries to escape from the full mount...
Georges St-Pierre is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rich Franklin.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Rich Franklin gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin sits up and gets an arm around GSP's neck!
GSP pushes Rich Franklin back to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP succeeds
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll on the ground...
GSP knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Franklin struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
John McCarthy 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.
Rich Franklin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rich Franklin didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Franklin's head!
This is bad! GSP is just pounding on Rich Franklin's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP succeeds
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Rich Franklin gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Franklin struggles and frees his leg!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
GSP works on the ground with his fingers over Franklin's face
Franklin shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
BJJ! That is what must be passing through GSP's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Franklin
Franklin attempts a triangle from bottom! Georges St-Pierre slips out. Franklin quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Georges St-Pierre slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Rich Franklin is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Franklin steps backwards away from Georges St-Pierre. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Incredible high kick!
GSP is worried!
Rich Franklin tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Georges St-Pierre swings and Franklin has to retreat
Franklin is swinging for the fences!
GSP backpedals and creates space. Rich Franklin is asking him if he is going to fight!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Rich Franklin
Good shot! GSP has reasons to be worried.
Rich Franklin circles around GSP
Nice punch by Rich Franklin
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
GSP's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rich Franklin throws a looping left hand...
That lands on GSP's chin! That stops GSP in his tracks!
GSP's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rich Franklin seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Franklin tries to grapple
He puts GSP in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch to Rich Franklin ribs and the tries to trip him
Franklin loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Franklin grapple with Georges St-Pierre and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Georges St-Pierre falls hard on the mat with Rich Franklin on top of him
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in half guard over GSP
Franklin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Rich Franklin pushes GSP's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Franklin who is in full mount! GSP is in trouble now!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Franklin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! GSP's being punished here!
GSP's Mouth is beginning to swell
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Franklin shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Rich Franklin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! GSP's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
GSP's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre 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
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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Inside leg kick from Franklin
that lands on Georges St-Pierre's leg.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
GSP blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Georges St-Pierre's cheek! GSP stumbles and the falls to the mat!
GSP has a small cut in his Left cheek
Franklin is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to GSP's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to GSP's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Franklin is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin steps back and allows GSP to get back to his feet.
GSP climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Franklin pushes Georges St-Pierre and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rich Franklin chases GSP and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! GSP steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
GSP's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
GSP tries to grapple
Franklin moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Inside leg kick from Franklin
that lands on Georges St-Pierre's leg.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Incredible high kick!
GSP is worried!
GSP ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left GSP staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
Rich Franklin tries to bring the fight to the ground
GSP goes down.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in open guard over GSP
Rich Franklin tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre can't prevent his opponent from passing. Franklin looks to work from half guard.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Rich Franklin keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over GSP
Franklin is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Rich Franklin isolates Georges St-Pierre's right arm looking for an armbar...
Georges St-Pierre manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rich Franklin lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre 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 GSP
Georges St-Pierre 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.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Rich Franklin tries to free his leg
Rich Franklin uses some of his skill by jumping out of GSP's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Rich Franklin looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Rich Franklin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll on the ground...
Franklin knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
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 Georges St-Pierre
GSP is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rich Franklin pushes Georges St-Pierre down and prevents his attempts to escape
John McCarthy 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.
Rich Franklin fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Georges St-Pierre! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left GSP staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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A wicked punch by Rich Franklin
rocks GSP!
GSP seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Franklin!
Rich Franklin is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by GSP and pushes him away!
Brilliant combination from Georges St-Pierre
Franklin is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Georges St-Pierre 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.
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rich Franklin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre 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 Georges St-Pierre
Rich Franklin throws down elbows...
He's tearing up GSP's face with those brutal elbows! GSP needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
GSP's Forehead is beginning to swell
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre 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.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rich Franklin rolls Georges St-Pierre to his stomach and takes his back!
Franklin is in rear mount over GSP
Rich Franklin hovers above GSP
Good punches to GSP's body.
GSP ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Franklin is in rear mount over GSP
Franklin tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for GSP! Franklin has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Franklin is in rear mount over GSP 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 GSP.
Nicely done! Franklin now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Franklin is in rear mount over GSP with two hooks in
Rich Franklin tries to open GSP's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rich Franklin. GSP is unable to cover himself now!
The ref pulls off Rich Franklin! GSP seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Forehead
Winner is Rich Franklin by TKO (GnP) at 2:43 Round 3
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 4/11 (36%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 424 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 11/13 (85%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/23 (70%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 399 s
GSP had some good things going for him early. In the first, he was dominating, but not in damage done - just in like, technique and control and things like that. He was winning the round, and felt good about himself. Until Franklin hit him with a high kick. As the play-by-play said, "GSP is worried". That about summed up the rest of the fight from that kick on. GSP was not himself, didn't get any effective anything going and Ace had his way with him. It was an interesting turn of events.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!