Post by The Sandmen on Aug 26, 2014 12:36:43 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Franklin while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Thiago Alves glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Thiago Alves is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Brutal combination from Thiago Alves!
Franklin is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Franklin's Chin is beginning to swell
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Thiago Alves jumps back and jabs
Alves seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Alves's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rich Franklin seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Alves follows Rich Franklin
Franklin fakes a move.
Alves begins to launch a barrage of punches over Franklin
Rich Franklin is smart enough to duck backwards
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
A furious flurry of punches from Rich Franklin
just misses Alves.
Franklin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Franklin is holding Thiago Alves's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves shows great balance while pushing away Rich Franklin
Franklin goes for a low kick..
Alves avoids the deadly blow.
Franklin misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
Solid low kick from Thiago Alves.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from Alves!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Low kick by Thiago Alves to maintain his distance.
That hits Rich Franklin's ankle
Thiago Alves goes with a looping right hand while Rich Franklin jumps back and jabs
Alves seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Alves showing excellent timing, blasts Rich Franklin with a right hand.
Great hook by Thiago Alves! Rich Franklin is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Alves is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin kicks his legs trying to keep Thiago Alves away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Alves is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
Alves is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
Alves is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin kicks his legs trying to keep Thiago Alves away.
Thiago Alves takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Alves is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Alves moves backwards and gestures for Rich Franklin to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Rich Franklin is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
Alves is connecting with a few punches
Alves is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Alves is holding Rich Franklin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Alves positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Franklin's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Alves misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Thiago Alves in his guard.
Thiago Alves keeps control and remains in side mount.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Thiago Alves looks to pass to mount...
Alves slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rich Franklin.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Thiago Alves hovers above Franklin
Good punches to Franklin's body.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Alves's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alves blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alves tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alves leans back...
He clobbers Rich Franklin's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Franklin has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Rich Franklin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Thiago Alves can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Thiago Alves moves to better his position on the ground...
Thiago Alves viciously slams hammer blows to Franklin's face!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Forehead
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to stand up!
Alves doesn't allow him!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Alves positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Franklin's being punished here!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Alves positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Franklin's being punished here!
Franklin's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Thiago Alves rolls him over and takes his back!
Alves is in rear mount over Franklin
Franklin has given his back to Thiago Alves who is trying to get one hook in!
Thiago Alves has one hook in!
Alves is in rear mount over Franklin with one hook in
Alves positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Franklin's being punished here!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Rich Franklin fakes a punch and launches himself over Thiago Alves
Great move by Franklin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alves grab one of Rich Franklin's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Rich Franklin landed hard on his back
Alves is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin launches an up-kick intended for Thiago Alves's head...
Alves leans out of the way.
Alves is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
Rich Franklin seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Thiago Alves!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Alves is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
Alves is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
Alves is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
Alves is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
Alves is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Thiago Alves creates space and allows Rich Franklin to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Rich Franklin is standing now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Alves blocks and pushes his opponent.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rich Franklin!
Alves ducks under...
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Nice punch by Thiago Alves
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Alves wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Franklin wants nothing of that and pushes Alves.
Alves misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alves follows Rich Franklin
Franklin fakes a move.
Several good body shots
land on Franklin.
Thiago Alves fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Rich Franklin! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Thiago Alves takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rich Franklin and Alves engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Thiago Alves is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Alves throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Franklin's Chin is beginning to swell
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Thiago Alves takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Thiago Alves launches a rapid series of punches
taking Franklin from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Thiago Alves and Franklin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Thiago Alves is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rich Franklin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Alves blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Alves to fight back!
Franklin launches a kick
but Thiago Alves avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Franklin begins to launch a barrage of punches over Alves
Thiago Alves is smart enough to duck backwards
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Alves tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Alves is clinching with Franklin.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thiago Alves launches a few punches towards Franklin's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Rich Franklin receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Crushing shot to Franklin's body! He's holding his side
The fighters are clinching.
Alves grapple with Rich Franklin and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Rich Franklin falls hard on the mat with Thiago Alves on top of him
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Franklin
Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Thiago Alves is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Thiago Alves wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Alves drills Rich Franklin's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The ref pulls off Thiago Alves! Franklin seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Thiago Alves by TKO (GnP) at 5:00 Round 2
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 14/44 (32%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 249 s
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 32/50 (64%)
Kicks 11/11 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/20 (85%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 120 s
That was a rather thorough and unfortunate manhandling.
Thiago Alves glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Thiago Alves is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Brutal combination from Thiago Alves!
Franklin is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Franklin's Chin is beginning to swell
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Thiago Alves jumps back and jabs
Alves seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Alves's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rich Franklin seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Alves follows Rich Franklin
Franklin fakes a move.
Alves begins to launch a barrage of punches over Franklin
Rich Franklin is smart enough to duck backwards
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
A furious flurry of punches from Rich Franklin
just misses Alves.
Franklin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Franklin is holding Thiago Alves's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves shows great balance while pushing away Rich Franklin
Franklin goes for a low kick..
Alves avoids the deadly blow.
Franklin misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
Solid low kick from Thiago Alves.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from Alves!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Low kick by Thiago Alves to maintain his distance.
That hits Rich Franklin's ankle
Thiago Alves goes with a looping right hand while Rich Franklin jumps back and jabs
Alves seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Alves showing excellent timing, blasts Rich Franklin with a right hand.
Great hook by Thiago Alves! Rich Franklin is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Alves is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin kicks his legs trying to keep Thiago Alves away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Alves is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
Alves is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
Alves is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin kicks his legs trying to keep Thiago Alves away.
Thiago Alves takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Alves is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Alves moves backwards and gestures for Rich Franklin to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Rich Franklin is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
Alves is connecting with a few punches
Alves is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Alves is holding Rich Franklin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Alves positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Franklin's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Alves misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Thiago Alves in his guard.
Thiago Alves keeps control and remains in side mount.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Thiago Alves looks to pass to mount...
Alves slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rich Franklin.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Thiago Alves hovers above Franklin
Good punches to Franklin's body.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Alves's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alves blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alves tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alves leans back...
He clobbers Rich Franklin's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Franklin has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Rich Franklin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Thiago Alves can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Thiago Alves moves to better his position on the ground...
Thiago Alves viciously slams hammer blows to Franklin's face!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Forehead
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to stand up!
Alves doesn't allow him!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Alves positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Franklin's being punished here!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Alves positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Franklin's being punished here!
Franklin's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Thiago Alves rolls him over and takes his back!
Alves is in rear mount over Franklin
Franklin has given his back to Thiago Alves who is trying to get one hook in!
Thiago Alves has one hook in!
Alves is in rear mount over Franklin with one hook in
Alves positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Franklin's being punished here!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Rich Franklin fakes a punch and launches himself over Thiago Alves
Great move by Franklin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alves grab one of Rich Franklin's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Rich Franklin landed hard on his back
Alves is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin launches an up-kick intended for Thiago Alves's head...
Alves leans out of the way.
Alves is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
Rich Franklin seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Thiago Alves!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Alves is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
Alves is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
Alves is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
Alves is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
Alves is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Thiago Alves creates space and allows Rich Franklin to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Rich Franklin is standing now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Alves blocks and pushes his opponent.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rich Franklin!
Alves ducks under...
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Nice punch by Thiago Alves
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Alves wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Franklin wants nothing of that and pushes Alves.
Alves misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alves follows Rich Franklin
Franklin fakes a move.
Several good body shots
land on Franklin.
Thiago Alves fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Rich Franklin! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Thiago Alves takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rich Franklin and Alves engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Thiago Alves is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Alves throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Franklin's Chin is beginning to swell
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Thiago Alves takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Thiago Alves launches a rapid series of punches
taking Franklin from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Thiago Alves and Franklin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Thiago Alves is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rich Franklin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Alves blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Alves to fight back!
Franklin launches a kick
but Thiago Alves avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Franklin begins to launch a barrage of punches over Alves
Thiago Alves is smart enough to duck backwards
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Alves tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Alves is clinching with Franklin.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thiago Alves launches a few punches towards Franklin's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Rich Franklin receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Crushing shot to Franklin's body! He's holding his side
The fighters are clinching.
Alves grapple with Rich Franklin and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Rich Franklin falls hard on the mat with Thiago Alves on top of him
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Franklin
Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Thiago Alves is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Thiago Alves wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Alves drills Rich Franklin's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The ref pulls off Thiago Alves! Franklin seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Thiago Alves by TKO (GnP) at 5:00 Round 2
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 14/44 (32%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 249 s
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 32/50 (64%)
Kicks 11/11 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/20 (85%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 120 s
That was a rather thorough and unfortunate manhandling.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!