Post by The Sandmen on Dec 15, 2015 17:26:30 GMT -5
Rich Franklin is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Cung Le looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Le is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Le fires low kicks
punishing Franklin's legs repeatedly.
0:21 Round 1 and Franklin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Franklin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cung Le's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Cung Le just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Franklin may be in trouble!
Rich Franklin seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Franklin feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Le moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Cung Le looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Cung Le!
Franklin is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Brutal-looking high kick from Rich Franklin!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Cung Le launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Franklin fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Le looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rich Franklin's punches
Le is on the receiving end of a great combo by Franklin.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cung Le can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Le fires low kicks
punishing Franklin's legs repeatedly.
Some counter punches against Rich Franklin
almost hit him as he moves away.
Le clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Franklin dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Le from the ground!
Le has a small cut in his Chin
1:54 Round 1 and Le is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Cung Le jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
Crushing shot! Franklin's mouthpiece flies out of his mouth
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Le pushes Rich Franklin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cung Le fires an unorthodox punch to Franklin's torso
that hits its mark.
Franklin ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
2:24 Round 1 and Le is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Middle kick from Le.
Franklin receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Le jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Cung Le pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Cung Le's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Franklin is throwing a flurry of punches!
Cung Le just can't get away!
Le's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Cung Le 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Le with uppercuts!
Le is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Le is unable to escape!
The fighters are clinching.
a series of exchange forces Franklin's back to the fence, without delay Le charge forward with a flying knee
knee VS face, what an impact!!! if not for the fence Franklin will be sent flying
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cung Le fakes a few punches and advance towards Franklin trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Rich Franklin lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Le is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin launches an up-kick intended for Cung Le's head...
Le leans out of the way.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Le is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin launches an up-kick intended for Cung Le's head...
Le leans out of the way.
Le is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Le launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Franklin checks that kick!
Le clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Rich Franklin kicks his legs trying to keep Cung Le away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Le is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Le launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
Le is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Le launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Le is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Cung Le steps back and allows Franklin to get back to his feet.
Franklin climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Rich Franklin chases Le and launches a few perfect strikes
Le ducks backwards and avoids them.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Cung Le tries to take advantage...
Le throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
High kick from Cung Le!
He misses narrowly!
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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Cung Le moves forward looking for some grappling action
Le has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cung Le's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Franklin's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Cung Le launches a knee while holding Franklin's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Franklin in the abdomen
Franklin ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Cung Le tries to bring the fight to the ground
Franklin won't budge, forcing Le to pull guard.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Le
Franklin is in closed guard... Le tries to roll on the ground!
Rich Franklin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cung Le gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Franklin leans back...
He clobbers Cung Le's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Le has a small cut in his Forehead
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Le
Rich Franklin tries to better his position on the ground...
Franklin breaks the closed guard of Cung Le and moves to half guard
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Cung Le
Rich Franklin isolates Cung Le's right arm looking for an armbar...
Cung Le manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rich Franklin lost his dominant position.
Cung Le is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Le blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Franklin misses a step and Cung Le sees an opportunity to counter him!
Le tries to jump to side mount.
Rich Franklin closed his guard around Cung Le.
Cung Le is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Franklin measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Le blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cung Le is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Cung Le in his guard.
Rich Franklin manages to switch to full guard.
Cung Le is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Le's side.
Cung Le is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Le blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cung Le is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Le blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Cung Le to fight back!
Le tries to improve position.
Franklin adjusts and closes his guard.
Cung Le is in closed guard over Franklin
Cung Le launches a few punches to Franklin
Franklin covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Le's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Le tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in closed guard over Franklin
Le tries to stand up!
Franklin doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in closed guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Le's cheek from the guard.
Cung Le uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cung Le is in closed guard over Franklin
Le is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cung Le!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Cung Le
Franklin launches a barrage of elbows over Le's face!
Cung Le blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Le is trying to counter now!
Le launches a few weak punches
Franklin blocks them effectively.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
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.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Le looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rich Franklin's punches
Le measures the resilience of Franklin's chin with an uppercut while Franklin lands some great crosses.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Franklin.
Cung Le's reflexes save him!
Le is trying to counter now!
Cung Le fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Franklin blocks that. It was easy!
A high kick from Cung Le
glances off Franklin.
Le throws a lazy kick
Franklin dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Le has a small cut in his Nose
Le doesn't stop bleeding.
Cung Le tries a hook to the body
but Franklin manages to dodge it
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Le doesn't stop bleeding.
Le launches a furious low kick!
Franklin blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Franklin.
Cung Le's reflexes save him!
Cung Le leans forwards and tries to grapple with Franklin
Le shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
a series of exchange forces Franklin's back to the fence, without delay Le charge forward with a flying knee
knee VS face, what an impact!!! if not for the fence Franklin will be sent flying
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin pushes Cung Le against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Le blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
Cung Le tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Cung Le who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Le grabs Rich Franklin in a clinch and tries to knee him in the face!
They land solid! Good Strikes!
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
Franklin pushes Cung Le againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Le cannot escape Rich Franklin's clinch! Rich Franklin is just brutalizing Le with punches time and time again!
There is a small laceration on Cung Le's Nose
Cung Le pushes away Franklin trying to keep the fight at striking range
Franklin doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Cung Le
The fighters are clinching.
Cung Le is a bloody mess!
Cung Le 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.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Brutal punches to Le's face while in the clinch!
Le pushes Rich Franklin with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Franklin is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
Franklin is connecting with a few punches
Rich Franklin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Franklin has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Le towards Rich Franklin's face
hits it, what a strike surely that hurts, Franklin got to be more careful now
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Left cheek
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cung Le is a bloody mess!
Le tries to take Rich Franklin down... Franklin stumbles backwards and Cung Le launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Franklin's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin takes a break to breathe while holding Cung Le.
Cung Le tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Franklin is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Le doesn't stop bleeding.
Cung Le grapple with Rich Franklin and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Franklin manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Low kick by Cung Le to maintain his distance.
That hits Rich Franklin's ankle
Le doesn't stop bleeding.
Brutal-looking high kick from Rich Franklin!
Le dodges!
Tremendous strikes from Franklin!
Le blocks with confidence
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Cung Le to fight back!
Nice punches from Cung Le.
Franklin staggers backwards. Le wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Rich Franklin attempts a sweep single...
Rich Franklin catches Cung Le's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Franklin.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Le
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Franklin is in closed guard... Le tries to roll on the ground!
Rich Franklin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Le
Deep breaths from Cung Le who tries a hammer punch to Franklin's ribs.
That hit Franklin who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Le
Franklin is in closed guard... Le tries to roll on the ground!
Rich Franklin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Le misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rich Franklin wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Rich Franklin can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Le
Franklin is in closed guard... Le tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rich Franklin!
Cung Le is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Le tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cung Le controls the situation despite Rich Franklin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Cung Le is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Cung Le in his guard...
Cung Le rolls him over and takes his back!
Le is in rear mount over Franklin
Cung Le is a bloody mess!
Le tries to launch a few punches to Rich Franklin
Franklin is able to achieve closed guard and counter Cung Le's punches.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Franklin measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Le blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Le is in rear mount over Franklin
Le tries to get a hook in!
Franklin rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Cung Le is in half guard over Franklin
Le breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
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.
A right hand from Cung Le
surprises Franklin!
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cung Le takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Cung Le closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Le 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 Le.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cung Le fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Rich Franklin! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Rich Franklin wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Le!
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
Le launches a hook to the body
Rich Franklin moves aside looking for a counter...
Le clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Rich Franklin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Le blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Cung Le's cheek! Le stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Cung Le's Left cheek
Franklin is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Le's thigh
Le checks that kick!
Franklin is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
Cung Le 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.
Franklin is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Franklin launches a kick to Le's thigh
Loud pop!
Le hyper-extended his left leg
Franklin is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cung Le 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.
Franklin is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Le is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Le tries to stand up!
Franklin doesn't allow him!
Franklin is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Franklin launches a kick to Le's thigh
Loud pop!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rich Franklin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Cung Le is on his feet again.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Franklin throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Le's defense muffles the blows.
Le is trying to counter now!
Le moves forward looking for some action
Cung Le shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
Franklin grab one of Cung Le's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Cung Le landed hard on his back
Franklin is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Cung Le is a bloody mess!
Franklin launches a kick to Le's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Le tries to stand up!
Franklin doesn't allow him!
Franklin is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Cung Le 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
Back to the beginning! Cung Le is standing now.
Le doesn't stop bleeding.
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Cung Le jumps back and jabs
Le seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A high kick from Cung Le
grazes Franklin's head, but he seems okay.
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Cung Le jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Le seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Franklin.
It looks like Le was hit by a bus!
Cung Le is a bloody mess!
Lightning fast low kick from Le!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Le looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rich Franklin's punches
Le is on the receiving end of a great combo by Franklin.
Le launches a furious low kick!
Rich Franklin blocks
Le doesn't stop bleeding.
Franklin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cung Le's punches
Le is on the receiving end of a great combo by Franklin.
Rich Franklin tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Cung Le's knows what to do here and blocks them
Poorly executed technique. Cung Le looks to counter!
A right hand from Cung Le
makes Franklin stumble back!
Franklin's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Le jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Franklin sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cung Le throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Franklin.
Le is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Middle kick from Le.
The kick just misses.
Le clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Pulverizing punch to Le's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
A bad move from Rich Franklin
almost puts his head in the path of Le's kick.
Cung Le closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
Solid low kick from Cung Le.
Franklin deflects it.
Le misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
A right hand from Rich Franklin
gets deflected.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Rich Franklin and Le engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rich Franklin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Le doesn't stop bleeding.
A right hand from Rich Franklin
surprises Le!
Franklin seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Le stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Rich Franklin is coming in again!
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Le pushes Rich Franklin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cung Le tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Rich Franklin chases Le and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Le steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Rich Franklin and Le engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Franklin's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Le doesn't stop bleeding.
Cung Le takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Le looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rich Franklin's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Cung Le is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Several good body shots
land on Franklin.
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Cung Le jumps back and jabs
Le seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Le fires low kicks
punishing Franklin's legs repeatedly.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Rich Franklin.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Cung Le.
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Round 5
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Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cung Le 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.
Le throws a lazy kick
Franklin dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rich Franklin throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Le's chin! That stops Le in his tracks!
Le has a small cut in his Right eye
Le seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Le throws a lazy kick
Franklin blocks and keeps his distance.
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lightning fast low kick from Le!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Cung Le jumps back and jabs
Le seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Le hyper-extended his leg
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Franklin is holding Cung Le's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cung Le loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Cung Le
Franklin steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Rich Franklin isolates Cung Le's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Cung Le is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Cung Le
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rich Franklin isolates Cung Le's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Franklin locks it in and circles towards Le's head. It's deep and Cung Le is forced to tap out!
Winner is Rich Franklin by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 1:49 Round 5
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 52/90 (58%)
Kicks 5/10 (50%)
Clinch strikes 10/20 (50%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/25 (20%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 305 s
Statistics: Cung Le
Punches 32/58 (55%)
Kicks 20/28 (71%)
Clinch strikes 9/14 (64%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/11 (9%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 332 s
Amazing fight. Rich had a really good recovery between rounds 4 and 5, and that might have been the difference-maker. Both offenced the hell out of each other and were in deeeep reds. Great fight.
Cung Le looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Le is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Le fires low kicks
punishing Franklin's legs repeatedly.
0:21 Round 1 and Franklin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Franklin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cung Le's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Cung Le just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Franklin may be in trouble!
Rich Franklin seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Franklin feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Le moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Cung Le looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Cung Le!
Franklin is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Brutal-looking high kick from Rich Franklin!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Cung Le launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Franklin fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Le looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rich Franklin's punches
Le is on the receiving end of a great combo by Franklin.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cung Le can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Le fires low kicks
punishing Franklin's legs repeatedly.
Some counter punches against Rich Franklin
almost hit him as he moves away.
Le clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Franklin dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Le from the ground!
Le has a small cut in his Chin
1:54 Round 1 and Le is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Cung Le jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
Crushing shot! Franklin's mouthpiece flies out of his mouth
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Le pushes Rich Franklin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cung Le fires an unorthodox punch to Franklin's torso
that hits its mark.
Franklin ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
2:24 Round 1 and Le is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Middle kick from Le.
Franklin receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Le jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Cung Le pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Cung Le's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Franklin is throwing a flurry of punches!
Cung Le just can't get away!
Le's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Cung Le 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rich Franklin is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Le with uppercuts!
Le is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Le is unable to escape!
The fighters are clinching.
a series of exchange forces Franklin's back to the fence, without delay Le charge forward with a flying knee
knee VS face, what an impact!!! if not for the fence Franklin will be sent flying
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cung Le fakes a few punches and advance towards Franklin trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Rich Franklin lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Le is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin launches an up-kick intended for Cung Le's head...
Le leans out of the way.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Le is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin launches an up-kick intended for Cung Le's head...
Le leans out of the way.
Le is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Le launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Franklin checks that kick!
Le clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Rich Franklin kicks his legs trying to keep Cung Le away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Le is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Le launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
Le is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Le launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Le is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Cung Le steps back and allows Franklin to get back to his feet.
Franklin climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Rich Franklin chases Le and launches a few perfect strikes
Le ducks backwards and avoids them.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Cung Le tries to take advantage...
Le throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
High kick from Cung Le!
He misses narrowly!
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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Cung Le moves forward looking for some grappling action
Le has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cung Le's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Franklin's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Cung Le launches a knee while holding Franklin's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Franklin in the abdomen
Franklin ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Cung Le tries to bring the fight to the ground
Franklin won't budge, forcing Le to pull guard.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Le
Franklin is in closed guard... Le tries to roll on the ground!
Rich Franklin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cung Le gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Franklin leans back...
He clobbers Cung Le's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Le has a small cut in his Forehead
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Le
Rich Franklin tries to better his position on the ground...
Franklin breaks the closed guard of Cung Le and moves to half guard
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Cung Le
Rich Franklin isolates Cung Le's right arm looking for an armbar...
Cung Le manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rich Franklin lost his dominant position.
Cung Le is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Le blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Franklin misses a step and Cung Le sees an opportunity to counter him!
Le tries to jump to side mount.
Rich Franklin closed his guard around Cung Le.
Cung Le is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Franklin measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Le blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cung Le is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Cung Le in his guard.
Rich Franklin manages to switch to full guard.
Cung Le is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Le's side.
Cung Le is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Le blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cung Le is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Le blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Cung Le to fight back!
Le tries to improve position.
Franklin adjusts and closes his guard.
Cung Le is in closed guard over Franklin
Cung Le launches a few punches to Franklin
Franklin covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Le's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Le tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in closed guard over Franklin
Le tries to stand up!
Franklin doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in closed guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Le's cheek from the guard.
Cung Le uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cung Le is in closed guard over Franklin
Le is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cung Le!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Cung Le
Franklin launches a barrage of elbows over Le's face!
Cung Le blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Le is trying to counter now!
Le launches a few weak punches
Franklin blocks them effectively.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
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.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Le looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rich Franklin's punches
Le measures the resilience of Franklin's chin with an uppercut while Franklin lands some great crosses.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Franklin.
Cung Le's reflexes save him!
Le is trying to counter now!
Cung Le fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Franklin blocks that. It was easy!
A high kick from Cung Le
glances off Franklin.
Le throws a lazy kick
Franklin dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Le has a small cut in his Nose
Le doesn't stop bleeding.
Cung Le tries a hook to the body
but Franklin manages to dodge it
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Le doesn't stop bleeding.
Le launches a furious low kick!
Franklin blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Franklin.
Cung Le's reflexes save him!
Cung Le leans forwards and tries to grapple with Franklin
Le shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
a series of exchange forces Franklin's back to the fence, without delay Le charge forward with a flying knee
knee VS face, what an impact!!! if not for the fence Franklin will be sent flying
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin pushes Cung Le against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Le blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
Cung Le tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Cung Le who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Le grabs Rich Franklin in a clinch and tries to knee him in the face!
They land solid! Good Strikes!
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
Franklin pushes Cung Le againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Le cannot escape Rich Franklin's clinch! Rich Franklin is just brutalizing Le with punches time and time again!
There is a small laceration on Cung Le's Nose
Cung Le pushes away Franklin trying to keep the fight at striking range
Franklin doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Cung Le
The fighters are clinching.
Cung Le is a bloody mess!
Cung Le 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.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Brutal punches to Le's face while in the clinch!
Le pushes Rich Franklin with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Franklin is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
Franklin is connecting with a few punches
Rich Franklin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Franklin has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Le towards Rich Franklin's face
hits it, what a strike surely that hurts, Franklin got to be more careful now
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Left cheek
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cung Le is a bloody mess!
Le tries to take Rich Franklin down... Franklin stumbles backwards and Cung Le launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Franklin's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin takes a break to breathe while holding Cung Le.
Cung Le tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Franklin is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Le doesn't stop bleeding.
Cung Le grapple with Rich Franklin and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Franklin manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Low kick by Cung Le to maintain his distance.
That hits Rich Franklin's ankle
Le doesn't stop bleeding.
Brutal-looking high kick from Rich Franklin!
Le dodges!
Tremendous strikes from Franklin!
Le blocks with confidence
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Cung Le to fight back!
Nice punches from Cung Le.
Franklin staggers backwards. Le wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Rich Franklin attempts a sweep single...
Rich Franklin catches Cung Le's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Franklin.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Le
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Franklin is in closed guard... Le tries to roll on the ground!
Rich Franklin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Le
Deep breaths from Cung Le who tries a hammer punch to Franklin's ribs.
That hit Franklin who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Le
Franklin is in closed guard... Le tries to roll on the ground!
Rich Franklin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Le misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rich Franklin wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Rich Franklin can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Le
Franklin is in closed guard... Le tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rich Franklin!
Cung Le is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Le tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cung Le controls the situation despite Rich Franklin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Cung Le is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Cung Le in his guard...
Cung Le rolls him over and takes his back!
Le is in rear mount over Franklin
Cung Le is a bloody mess!
Le tries to launch a few punches to Rich Franklin
Franklin is able to achieve closed guard and counter Cung Le's punches.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Franklin measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Le blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Le is in rear mount over Franklin
Le tries to get a hook in!
Franklin rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Cung Le is in half guard over Franklin
Le breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
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.
A right hand from Cung Le
surprises Franklin!
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cung Le takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Cung Le closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Le 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 Le.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cung Le fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Rich Franklin! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Rich Franklin wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Le!
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
Le launches a hook to the body
Rich Franklin moves aside looking for a counter...
Le clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Rich Franklin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Le blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Cung Le's cheek! Le stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Cung Le's Left cheek
Franklin is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Franklin launches a kick to Le's thigh
Le checks that kick!
Franklin is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
Cung Le 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.
Franklin is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Franklin launches a kick to Le's thigh
Loud pop!
Le hyper-extended his left leg
Franklin is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cung Le 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.
Franklin is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Le is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Le tries to stand up!
Franklin doesn't allow him!
Franklin is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Franklin launches a kick to Le's thigh
Loud pop!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rich Franklin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Cung Le is on his feet again.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Franklin throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Le's defense muffles the blows.
Le is trying to counter now!
Le moves forward looking for some action
Cung Le shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
Franklin grab one of Cung Le's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Cung Le landed hard on his back
Franklin is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Cung Le is a bloody mess!
Franklin launches a kick to Le's thigh
Loud pop!
Franklin is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Le tries to stand up!
Franklin doesn't allow him!
Franklin is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Cung Le 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
Back to the beginning! Cung Le is standing now.
Le doesn't stop bleeding.
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Cung Le jumps back and jabs
Le seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A high kick from Cung Le
grazes Franklin's head, but he seems okay.
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Cung Le jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Le seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Franklin.
It looks like Le was hit by a bus!
Cung Le is a bloody mess!
Lightning fast low kick from Le!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Le looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rich Franklin's punches
Le is on the receiving end of a great combo by Franklin.
Le launches a furious low kick!
Rich Franklin blocks
Le doesn't stop bleeding.
Franklin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cung Le's punches
Le is on the receiving end of a great combo by Franklin.
Rich Franklin tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Cung Le's knows what to do here and blocks them
Poorly executed technique. Cung Le looks to counter!
A right hand from Cung Le
makes Franklin stumble back!
Franklin's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Le jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Franklin sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cung Le throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Franklin.
Le is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Cung Le's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Middle kick from Le.
The kick just misses.
Le clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Pulverizing punch to Le's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
A bad move from Rich Franklin
almost puts his head in the path of Le's kick.
Cung Le closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
Solid low kick from Cung Le.
Franklin deflects it.
Le misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
A right hand from Rich Franklin
gets deflected.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Rich Franklin and Le engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rich Franklin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Le doesn't stop bleeding.
A right hand from Rich Franklin
surprises Le!
Franklin seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Le stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Rich Franklin is coming in again!
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Le pushes Rich Franklin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cung Le tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Rich Franklin chases Le and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Le steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Rich Franklin and Le engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Franklin's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Le doesn't stop bleeding.
Cung Le takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Le looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rich Franklin's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Cung Le is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Several good body shots
land on Franklin.
You can see Le's blood making stains in the mat.
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Cung Le jumps back and jabs
Le seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Le fires low kicks
punishing Franklin's legs repeatedly.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Rich Franklin.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Cung Le.
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Round 5
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Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cung Le 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.
Le throws a lazy kick
Franklin dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rich Franklin throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Le's chin! That stops Le in his tracks!
Le has a small cut in his Right eye
Le seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Le throws a lazy kick
Franklin blocks and keeps his distance.
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lightning fast low kick from Le!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Cung Le jumps back and jabs
Le seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Le hyper-extended his leg
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Franklin is holding Cung Le's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cung Le loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Cung Le
Franklin steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Rich Franklin isolates Cung Le's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Cung Le is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Cung Le
Cung Le continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rich Franklin isolates Cung Le's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Franklin locks it in and circles towards Le's head. It's deep and Cung Le is forced to tap out!
Winner is Rich Franklin by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 1:49 Round 5
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 52/90 (58%)
Kicks 5/10 (50%)
Clinch strikes 10/20 (50%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/25 (20%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 305 s
Statistics: Cung Le
Punches 32/58 (55%)
Kicks 20/28 (71%)
Clinch strikes 9/14 (64%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/11 (9%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 332 s
Amazing fight. Rich had a really good recovery between rounds 4 and 5, and that might have been the difference-maker. Both offenced the hell out of each other and were in deeeep reds. Great fight.