Post by The Sandmen on Mar 9, 2015 17:02:44 GMT -5
Rich Franklin looks very relaxed.
Georges St-Pierre is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Franklin and GSP move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Franklin is holding Georges St-Pierre's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre shows great balance while pushing away Rich Franklin
Franklin shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
A right hand from Rich Franklin
surprises GSP!
GSP looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rich Franklin's punches
GSP is on the receiving end of a great combo by Franklin.
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.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over 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.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
GSP tries to open up Rich Franklin's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Franklin in the side of the head
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over 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.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP struggles on the ground and tries to break Rich Franklin's guard...
Franklin doesn't want to free his opponent and GSP continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Deep breaths from Rich Franklin who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
That hit GSP who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Georges St-Pierre hovers above Franklin
Good punches to Franklin's body.
Hard blow to Franklin's mid-section, he seems hurt
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Georges St-Pierre looks to posture up and open Rich Franklin's guard...
Georges St-Pierre forces Rich Franklin to open his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
Franklin is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The ref pulls off Georges St-Pierre! Franklin seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Franklin's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by TKO (Elbows) at 2:38 Round 1
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/6 (17%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 94 s
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/13 (85%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 94 s
Rich came to fight, but that was exactly what GSP needed to wake the F up, cause he woke the F up and Fed Rich the F up.
Georges St-Pierre is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Franklin and GSP move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Franklin is holding Georges St-Pierre's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre shows great balance while pushing away Rich Franklin
Franklin shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
A right hand from Rich Franklin
surprises GSP!
GSP looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rich Franklin's punches
GSP is on the receiving end of a great combo by Franklin.
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.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over 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.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
GSP tries to open up Rich Franklin's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Franklin in the side of the head
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over 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.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP struggles on the ground and tries to break Rich Franklin's guard...
Franklin doesn't want to free his opponent and GSP continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Deep breaths from Rich Franklin who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
That hit GSP who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Georges St-Pierre hovers above Franklin
Good punches to Franklin's body.
Hard blow to Franklin's mid-section, he seems hurt
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Georges St-Pierre looks to posture up and open Rich Franklin's guard...
Georges St-Pierre forces Rich Franklin to open his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
Franklin is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The ref pulls off Georges St-Pierre! Franklin seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Franklin's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by TKO (Elbows) at 2:38 Round 1
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/6 (17%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 94 s
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/13 (85%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 94 s
Rich came to fight, but that was exactly what GSP needed to wake the F up, cause he woke the F up and Fed Rich the F up.