Post by The Sandmen on Apr 9, 2015 16:50:12 GMT -5
Rich Franklin looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Josh Koscheck glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Josh Koscheck closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Josh Koscheck has found an opening in the defense of Franklin, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Franklin is wobbling!
Franklin's Chin is beginning to swell
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Koscheck launches a kick
but Rich Franklin avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Josh Koscheck launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Franklin blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Josh Koscheck seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Josh Koscheck tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Josh Koscheck who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck tries to take Rich Franklin down... Franklin stumbles backwards and Josh Koscheck launches a few punches...
Rich Franklin dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Josh Koscheck shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rich Franklin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Koscheck into his guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Franklin
Josh Koscheck aggressively and repeatedly punches Franklin.
Good job by Franklin blocking and slipping the blows.
Koscheck misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Koscheck is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Franklin
Koscheck tries to open up Franklin with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Franklin blocks a few elbows and now Josh Koscheck will have to look for another option here.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Franklin
Koscheck tries to escape from closed guard...
Franklin waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Koscheck! He is reversed and nor Rich Franklin is on half guard!
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Koscheck
Rich Franklin tries to free his leg
Rich Franklin uses some of his skill by jumping out of Koscheck's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Rich Franklin aggressively and repeatedly punches Koscheck.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Rich Franklin fakes some punches
Koscheck ties him up.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Rich Franklin in his guard.
Rich Franklin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Rich Franklin in his guard.
Rich Franklin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Franklin steps backwards away from Josh Koscheck. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Koscheck is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Josh Koscheck has found an opening in the defense of Franklin, launching a big uppercut
Rich Franklin is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Rich Franklin
Koscheck is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Franklin struggles... Josh Koscheck is unable to take him down
High kick from Rich Franklin!
He misses narrowly!
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Josh Koscheck launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Franklin's arms.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Koscheck steps backwards away from Rich Franklin. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Josh Koscheck launches a rapid series of punches
taking Franklin from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Rich Franklin fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Rich Franklin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Koscheck looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rich Franklin's punches
Franklin is on the receiving end of a great combo by Koscheck.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Koscheck.
Rich Franklin's reflexes save him!
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and launches himself over Rich Franklin
Great move by Koscheck who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin is launching some bone breaking punches to Koscheck's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Josh Koscheck's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Josh Koscheck
well done Koscheck falls hard on the mat
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Franklin steps forward
Josh Koscheck catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Franklin's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Koscheck launches a furious hook!
Franklin ducks under and pushes Josh Koscheck creating some space.
Rich Franklin attempts a sweep single...
Rich Franklin catches Josh Koscheck's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Franklin.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Koscheck
Franklin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Koscheck's being punished here!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Koscheck
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to Franklin's ribs.
Franklin blocks those punches
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Koscheck
Franklin tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Koscheck leans and gets Rich Franklin's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Josh Koscheck overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Franklin pulls his arm out of danger.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Koscheck
Rich Franklin tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Rich Franklin manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to close the guard.
Koscheck put Rich Franklin in closed guard.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Koscheck
Franklin use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Josh Koscheck holds Rich Franklin and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Franklin is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rich Franklin!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to close the guard.
Franklin put Josh Koscheck in closed guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Franklin
Josh Koscheck storms over Franklin with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Koscheck doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Franklin's face with his elbows!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Franklin
Koscheck is looking to end this fight with strikes
Franklin anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Koscheck's ribs.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Franklin
Josh Koscheck aggressively and repeatedly punches Franklin.
Good job by Franklin blocking and slipping the blows.
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Rich Franklin attempts to move to full guard
Rich Franklin manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Franklin
Deep breaths from Rich Franklin who tries a hammer punch to Koscheck's ribs.
That hit Koscheck who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Franklin
Josh Koscheck storms over Franklin with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Rich Franklin blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Franklin
Koscheck cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Franklin can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Koscheck is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to move on the ground and shows Rich Franklin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Koscheck's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Koscheck's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Rich Franklin 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 Koscheck's moves.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. 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 Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Franklin launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Koscheck's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Koscheck moves backwards and Rich Franklin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Koscheck looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rich Franklin's punches
Koscheck is on the receiving end of a great combo by Franklin.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck goes with a looping right hand while Rich Franklin jumps back and jabs
Koscheck only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Koscheck with a double overhooks!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Koscheck.
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Round 3
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Franklin avoids a dangerous strike from Koscheck
and counters with a solid straight!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Right eye
Middle kick from Franklin.
Koscheck receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Franklin moves forward and tries a Superman punch!
Koscheck dodges just moving aside. Rich Franklin has created a big hole that Josh Koscheck could use now!
A right hand from Josh Koscheck
surprises Franklin!
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Rich Franklin paws at Koscheck.
Koscheck answers with solid punches!
Rich Franklin tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rich Franklin who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck is launching some bone breaking punches to Franklin's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Rich Franklin's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck grab one of Rich Franklin's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Rich Franklin landed hard on his back
Koscheck is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Koscheck opts to jump inside Franklin's guard.
Franklin didn't see that coming. Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Franklin now.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Franklin
Koscheck 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!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Franklin's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Franklin
Josh Koscheck moves to better his position on the ground...
Josh Koscheck viciously slams hammer blows to Franklin's face!
Franklin's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Franklin
Koscheck moves on the ground
Josh Koscheck moves to side mount
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Koscheck leans back...
He clobbers Rich Franklin's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to show some ground skills
Rich Franklin put Koscheck in half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Franklin
Koscheck 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 Forehead is beginning to swell
Rich Franklin seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Josh Koscheck!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Franklin
Josh Koscheck Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Rich Franklin is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Franklin's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Left cheek
Winner is Josh Koscheck by TKO (Stoppage - Cut) at 2:58 Round 3
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 8/15 (53%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/14 (79%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 343 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 19/42 (45%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 18/49 (37%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 331 s
Really close even fight until Josh went to the ground. Then it was Kosky Checky the whole subsequent timey.
Yes, the fight was stopped due to the stupid cheek cut. No, it would not have mattered, as Rich was about 2 punches away from being unconscious anyways.
Josh Koscheck glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Josh Koscheck closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Josh Koscheck has found an opening in the defense of Franklin, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Franklin is wobbling!
Franklin's Chin is beginning to swell
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Koscheck launches a kick
but Rich Franklin avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Josh Koscheck launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Franklin blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Josh Koscheck seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Josh Koscheck tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Josh Koscheck who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck tries to take Rich Franklin down... Franklin stumbles backwards and Josh Koscheck launches a few punches...
Rich Franklin dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Josh Koscheck shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rich Franklin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Koscheck into his guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Franklin
Josh Koscheck aggressively and repeatedly punches Franklin.
Good job by Franklin blocking and slipping the blows.
Koscheck misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Koscheck is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Franklin
Koscheck tries to open up Franklin with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Franklin blocks a few elbows and now Josh Koscheck will have to look for another option here.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Franklin
Koscheck tries to escape from closed guard...
Franklin waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Koscheck! He is reversed and nor Rich Franklin is on half guard!
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Koscheck
Rich Franklin tries to free his leg
Rich Franklin uses some of his skill by jumping out of Koscheck's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Rich Franklin aggressively and repeatedly punches Koscheck.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Rich Franklin fakes some punches
Koscheck ties him up.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Rich Franklin in his guard.
Rich Franklin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Rich Franklin in his guard.
Rich Franklin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Franklin steps backwards away from Josh Koscheck. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Koscheck is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Josh Koscheck has found an opening in the defense of Franklin, launching a big uppercut
Rich Franklin is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Rich Franklin
Koscheck is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Franklin struggles... Josh Koscheck is unable to take him down
High kick from Rich Franklin!
He misses narrowly!
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Josh Koscheck launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Franklin's arms.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Koscheck steps backwards away from Rich Franklin. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Josh Koscheck launches a rapid series of punches
taking Franklin from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Rich Franklin fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Rich Franklin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Koscheck looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rich Franklin's punches
Franklin is on the receiving end of a great combo by Koscheck.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Koscheck.
Rich Franklin's reflexes save him!
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and launches himself over Rich Franklin
Great move by Koscheck who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin is launching some bone breaking punches to Koscheck's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Josh Koscheck's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Josh Koscheck
well done Koscheck falls hard on the mat
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Franklin steps forward
Josh Koscheck catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Franklin's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Koscheck launches a furious hook!
Franklin ducks under and pushes Josh Koscheck creating some space.
Rich Franklin attempts a sweep single...
Rich Franklin catches Josh Koscheck's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Franklin.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Koscheck
Franklin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Koscheck's being punished here!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Koscheck
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to Franklin's ribs.
Franklin blocks those punches
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Koscheck
Franklin tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Koscheck leans and gets Rich Franklin's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Josh Koscheck overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Franklin pulls his arm out of danger.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Koscheck
Rich Franklin tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Rich Franklin manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to close the guard.
Koscheck put Rich Franklin in closed guard.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Koscheck
Franklin use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Josh Koscheck holds Rich Franklin and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Franklin is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rich Franklin!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to close the guard.
Franklin put Josh Koscheck in closed guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Franklin
Josh Koscheck storms over Franklin with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Koscheck doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Franklin's face with his elbows!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Franklin
Koscheck is looking to end this fight with strikes
Franklin anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Koscheck's ribs.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Franklin
Josh Koscheck aggressively and repeatedly punches Franklin.
Good job by Franklin blocking and slipping the blows.
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Rich Franklin attempts to move to full guard
Rich Franklin manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Franklin
Deep breaths from Rich Franklin who tries a hammer punch to Koscheck's ribs.
That hit Koscheck who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Franklin
Josh Koscheck storms over Franklin with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Rich Franklin blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Franklin
Koscheck cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Franklin can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Koscheck is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to move on the ground and shows Rich Franklin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Koscheck's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Koscheck's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Rich Franklin 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 Koscheck's moves.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. 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 Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Franklin launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Koscheck's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Koscheck moves backwards and Rich Franklin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Koscheck looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rich Franklin's punches
Koscheck is on the receiving end of a great combo by Franklin.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck goes with a looping right hand while Rich Franklin jumps back and jabs
Koscheck only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Franklin moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Koscheck with a double overhooks!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Koscheck.
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Round 3
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Franklin avoids a dangerous strike from Koscheck
and counters with a solid straight!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Right eye
Middle kick from Franklin.
Koscheck receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Franklin moves forward and tries a Superman punch!
Koscheck dodges just moving aside. Rich Franklin has created a big hole that Josh Koscheck could use now!
A right hand from Josh Koscheck
surprises Franklin!
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Rich Franklin paws at Koscheck.
Koscheck answers with solid punches!
Rich Franklin tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rich Franklin who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck is launching some bone breaking punches to Franklin's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Rich Franklin's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck grab one of Rich Franklin's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Rich Franklin landed hard on his back
Koscheck is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Koscheck opts to jump inside Franklin's guard.
Franklin didn't see that coming. Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Franklin now.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Franklin
Koscheck 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!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Franklin's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Franklin
Josh Koscheck moves to better his position on the ground...
Josh Koscheck viciously slams hammer blows to Franklin's face!
Franklin's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Franklin
Koscheck moves on the ground
Josh Koscheck moves to side mount
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Koscheck leans back...
He clobbers Rich Franklin's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to show some ground skills
Rich Franklin put Koscheck in half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Franklin
Koscheck 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 Forehead is beginning to swell
Rich Franklin seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Josh Koscheck!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Franklin
Josh Koscheck Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Rich Franklin is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Franklin's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Left cheek
Winner is Josh Koscheck by TKO (Stoppage - Cut) at 2:58 Round 3
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 8/15 (53%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/14 (79%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 343 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 19/42 (45%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 18/49 (37%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 331 s
Really close even fight until Josh went to the ground. Then it was Kosky Checky the whole subsequent timey.
Yes, the fight was stopped due to the stupid cheek cut. No, it would not have mattered, as Rich was about 2 punches away from being unconscious anyways.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!