Post by The Sandmen on Jun 7, 2012 15:52:46 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Rich Franklin chants all around the place!
Rich Franklin doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Jon Fitch is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rich Franklin is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Rich Franklin and Jon Fitch touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Franklin follows Jon Fitch
only to get counter punched in a big way! Franklin needs to stop playing Jon Fitch's game or he'll get knocked out!
Franklin's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Fitch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Fitch fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rich Franklin didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Franklin
0:48 Round 1 and Franklin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Franklin
As the fight continues it seems that Jon Fitch is taking the best of the fight.
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Rich Franklin can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Franklin
Fitch tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Rich Franklin manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Franklin
Fitch tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Franklin
Fitch tries to get a side mount...
Franklin wraps his leg around Jon Fitch leg and prevents him from moving.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Franklin
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg...
Franklin rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Rich Franklin in his guard.
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Fitch
Fitch breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Fitch
Franklin is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rich Franklin!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Fitch fires a barrage of punches at Franklin's head!
This is bad! Fitch is just pounding on Rich Franklin's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Franklin's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Jon Fitch is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jon Fitch tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Franklin is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin is cooling the fight on the ground
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Rich Franklin gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Franklin
Jon Fitch is looking to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Rich Franklin has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Franklin
Jon Fitch is cooling the fight 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 MGM Grand Garden Arena (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Fitch's chin! That stops Fitch in his tracks!
Fitch follows Rich Franklin
Franklin fakes a move.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Fitch begins to launch a barrage of punches over Franklin
this is getting worse and worse for Franklin
Jon Fitch and Franklin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Franklin throws a lazy kick
Fitch blocks and keeps his distance.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch catches Rich Franklin's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fitch.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Franklin
Fitch leans back...
Franklin eyes him warily.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Fitch is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Fitch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Franklin
Fitch tries to escape from the closed guard
Fitch succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Franklin
Fitch moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Franklin
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of Franklin's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Fitch tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Fitch is clinching with Franklin.
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch launches a few hard punches to Rich Franklin's ribs!
Franklin struggles and protects himself.
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Franklin tries to take Jon Fitch to the ground from the clinch...
Fitch shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch tries to take Rich Franklin down... Franklin stumbles backwards and Jon Fitch launches a few punches...
Rich Franklin dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Franklin showing excellent timing, blasts Jon Fitch with a right hand.
Fitch steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Fitch launches a few hard punches to Rich Franklin's ribs!
Rich Franklin's ribs shows the damage! Jon Fitch is working his opponent ribs!
Rich Franklin tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Fitch is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin tries to take Jon Fitch to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Fitch is with is back on the ground now.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Fitch
Franklin tries to move to full mount
Franklin succeeds
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Rich Franklin in his guard...
Jon Fitch gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Fitch
Rich Franklin aggressively and repeatedly punches Fitch.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Fitch's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around Franklin
He succeeds!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Franklin's side.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Fitch
Rich Franklin tries to better his position on the ground...
Franklin breaks the closed guard of Jon Fitch and moves to half guard
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Rich Franklin looks to pass to mount...
Franklin slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jon Fitch.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rich Franklin doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Rich Franklin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rich Franklin rolls Jon Fitch to his stomach and takes his back!
Franklin is in rear mount over Fitch
Fitch has Franklin controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Franklin is unable to move under Fitch control.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Fitch
Franklin is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rich Franklin!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Jon Fitch uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Fitch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Franklin tries to escape from the full mount...
Jon Fitch is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fitch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fitch leads with a punch
Rich Franklin evades but whiffs with a counter.
A left hook from Franklin
grazes the chin of Fitch.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Franklin launches a furious hook!
Fitch ducks under and pushes Rich Franklin creating some space.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Some nice shots from Jon Fitch
miss their mark.
Fitch leads with a punch
Rich Franklin avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Franklin is holding Jon Fitch's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Fitch loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Franklin's side.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Franklin blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Rich Franklin fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Fitch's face!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Franklin tries to cover his face,
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to show some ground skills
Jon Fitch put Franklin in half guard.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Brilliant combination from Rich Franklin
that forces Fitch to try and defend better.
Fitch has a small cut in his Mouth
Jon Fitch charges at Franklin throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Franklin is rocked!
Jon Fitch launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Franklin's knee!
An overhand right from Rich Franklin that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Fitch's stops that one with his face! How is Fitch standing?!
Franklin studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Rich Franklin fakes a move and moves laterally.
Rich Franklin tries a hook to the body
and hits Fitch ribs hard
Brutal combination from Jon Fitch!
Franklin is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Franklin's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Chin
Jon Fitch throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Franklin.
Jon Fitch chases Franklin and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Franklin steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Franklin's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Franklin leads with a punch
Jon Fitch avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Fitch fires low kicks
punishing Franklin's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Fitch begins to launch a barrage of punches over Franklin
this is getting worse and worse for Franklin
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Mouth
Fitch tries to grapple
He puts Franklin in a double underhook!
Rich Franklin pushes away Fitch trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fitch doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rich Franklin
The fighters are clinching.
Rich Franklin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Jon Fitch pushes away Franklin trying to keep the fight at striking range
Franklin stumbles backwards and Jon Fitch circles to get the center of the cage
Terrible one sided match... Franklin was not ready to fight a fighter of Jon Fitch caliber.
Incredible haymaker from Jon Fitch!
You can see Rich Franklin's head being snapped backwards!
Rich Franklin is a bloody mess!
Jon Fitch attempts to cut off Franklin with punches
Franklin reels from the strikes.
Franklin's Nose is beginning to swell
Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Jon Fitch is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rich Franklin is a bloody mess!
Jon Fitch takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Fitch 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 Fitch.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Franklin's chin! That stops Franklin in his tracks!
Franklin's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin has a small cut in his Right eye
Franklin seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Fitch launches a hook to the body
Bang! Franklin stops that one with his ribs!
Franklin ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Fitch launches a hook to the body
Bang! Franklin stops that one with his ribs!
Hard blow to Franklin's mid-section, he seems hurt
Franklin launches a hook to the body
Jon Fitch moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Jon Fitch chases Franklin and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Franklin steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Franklin's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin has a small cut in his Right cheek
Rich Franklin seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Jon Fitch!
Rich Franklin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Incredible haymaker from Jon Fitch!
You can see Rich Franklin's head being snapped backwards!
Franklin has a small cut in his Right cheek
That punishment by Jon Fitch has left Franklin staggered! Jon Fitch should try push forward now and finish this!
Jon Fitch goes with a looping right hand while Rich Franklin jumps back and jabs
Franklin seems staggered and Jon Fitch runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Franklin's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Fitch.
It looks like Franklin was hit by a bus!
Jon Fitch landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Franklin is down! Franklin has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Jon Fitch!
Franklin has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Jon Fitch by KO (Punch) at 4:17 Round 3
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 11/19 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 9/16 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 401 s
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 40/60 (67%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/11 (27%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/18 (56%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 401 s
This was a better fight. Much less one-sided than the rest thus far. Too bad Franklin can only beat Anderson. Fucker. Rematch? We'll see...
Rich Franklin doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Jon Fitch is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rich Franklin is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Rich Franklin and Jon Fitch touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Franklin follows Jon Fitch
only to get counter punched in a big way! Franklin needs to stop playing Jon Fitch's game or he'll get knocked out!
Franklin's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Fitch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Fitch fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rich Franklin didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Franklin
0:48 Round 1 and Franklin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Franklin
As the fight continues it seems that Jon Fitch is taking the best of the fight.
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Rich Franklin can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Franklin
Fitch tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Rich Franklin manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Franklin
Fitch tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Franklin
Fitch tries to get a side mount...
Franklin wraps his leg around Jon Fitch leg and prevents him from moving.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Franklin
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg...
Franklin rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Rich Franklin in his guard.
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Fitch
Fitch breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Fitch
Franklin is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rich Franklin!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Fitch fires a barrage of punches at Franklin's head!
This is bad! Fitch is just pounding on Rich Franklin's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Franklin's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Jon Fitch is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jon Fitch tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Franklin is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin is cooling the fight on the ground
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Rich Franklin gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Franklin
Jon Fitch is looking to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Rich Franklin has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Franklin
Jon Fitch is cooling the fight 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 MGM Grand Garden Arena (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Fitch's chin! That stops Fitch in his tracks!
Fitch follows Rich Franklin
Franklin fakes a move.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Fitch begins to launch a barrage of punches over Franklin
this is getting worse and worse for Franklin
Jon Fitch and Franklin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Franklin throws a lazy kick
Fitch blocks and keeps his distance.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch catches Rich Franklin's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fitch.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Franklin
Fitch leans back...
Franklin eyes him warily.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Fitch is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Fitch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Franklin
Fitch tries to escape from the closed guard
Fitch succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Franklin
Fitch moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Franklin
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of Franklin's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Fitch tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Fitch is clinching with Franklin.
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch launches a few hard punches to Rich Franklin's ribs!
Franklin struggles and protects himself.
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Franklin tries to take Jon Fitch to the ground from the clinch...
Fitch shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch tries to take Rich Franklin down... Franklin stumbles backwards and Jon Fitch launches a few punches...
Rich Franklin dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Franklin showing excellent timing, blasts Jon Fitch with a right hand.
Fitch steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Fitch launches a few hard punches to Rich Franklin's ribs!
Rich Franklin's ribs shows the damage! Jon Fitch is working his opponent ribs!
Rich Franklin tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Fitch is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin tries to take Jon Fitch to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Fitch is with is back on the ground now.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Fitch
Franklin tries to move to full mount
Franklin succeeds
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Rich Franklin in his guard...
Jon Fitch gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Fitch
Rich Franklin aggressively and repeatedly punches Fitch.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Fitch's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around Franklin
He succeeds!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Franklin's side.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Fitch
Rich Franklin tries to better his position on the ground...
Franklin breaks the closed guard of Jon Fitch and moves to half guard
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Rich Franklin looks to pass to mount...
Franklin slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jon Fitch.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rich Franklin doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Rich Franklin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rich Franklin rolls Jon Fitch to his stomach and takes his back!
Franklin is in rear mount over Fitch
Fitch has Franklin controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Franklin is unable to move under Fitch control.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Fitch
Franklin is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rich Franklin!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Jon Fitch uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Fitch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Franklin tries to escape from the full mount...
Jon Fitch is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fitch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fitch leads with a punch
Rich Franklin evades but whiffs with a counter.
A left hook from Franklin
grazes the chin of Fitch.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Franklin launches a furious hook!
Fitch ducks under and pushes Rich Franklin creating some space.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Some nice shots from Jon Fitch
miss their mark.
Fitch leads with a punch
Rich Franklin avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Franklin is holding Jon Fitch's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Fitch loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Franklin's side.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of Franklin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Franklin blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Rich Franklin fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Fitch's face!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Franklin tries to cover his face,
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to show some ground skills
Jon Fitch put Franklin in half guard.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Brilliant combination from Rich Franklin
that forces Fitch to try and defend better.
Fitch has a small cut in his Mouth
Jon Fitch charges at Franklin throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Franklin is rocked!
Jon Fitch launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Franklin's knee!
An overhand right from Rich Franklin that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Fitch's stops that one with his face! How is Fitch standing?!
Franklin studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Rich Franklin fakes a move and moves laterally.
Rich Franklin tries a hook to the body
and hits Fitch ribs hard
Brutal combination from Jon Fitch!
Franklin is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Franklin's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Chin
Jon Fitch throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Franklin.
Jon Fitch chases Franklin and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Franklin steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Franklin's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Franklin leads with a punch
Jon Fitch avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Fitch fires low kicks
punishing Franklin's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Fitch begins to launch a barrage of punches over Franklin
this is getting worse and worse for Franklin
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Mouth
Fitch tries to grapple
He puts Franklin in a double underhook!
Rich Franklin pushes away Fitch trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fitch doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rich Franklin
The fighters are clinching.
Rich Franklin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Jon Fitch pushes away Franklin trying to keep the fight at striking range
Franklin stumbles backwards and Jon Fitch circles to get the center of the cage
Terrible one sided match... Franklin was not ready to fight a fighter of Jon Fitch caliber.
Incredible haymaker from Jon Fitch!
You can see Rich Franklin's head being snapped backwards!
Rich Franklin is a bloody mess!
Jon Fitch attempts to cut off Franklin with punches
Franklin reels from the strikes.
Franklin's Nose is beginning to swell
Not a desiderable position that Franklin is in now. Jon Fitch is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rich Franklin is a bloody mess!
Jon Fitch takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Fitch 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 Fitch.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Franklin's chin! That stops Franklin in his tracks!
Franklin's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin has a small cut in his Right eye
Franklin seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Fitch launches a hook to the body
Bang! Franklin stops that one with his ribs!
Franklin ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Fitch launches a hook to the body
Bang! Franklin stops that one with his ribs!
Hard blow to Franklin's mid-section, he seems hurt
Franklin launches a hook to the body
Jon Fitch moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Jon Fitch chases Franklin and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Franklin steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Franklin's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin has a small cut in his Right cheek
Rich Franklin seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Jon Fitch!
Rich Franklin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Incredible haymaker from Jon Fitch!
You can see Rich Franklin's head being snapped backwards!
Franklin has a small cut in his Right cheek
That punishment by Jon Fitch has left Franklin staggered! Jon Fitch should try push forward now and finish this!
Jon Fitch goes with a looping right hand while Rich Franklin jumps back and jabs
Franklin seems staggered and Jon Fitch runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Franklin's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Franklin seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Fitch.
It looks like Franklin was hit by a bus!
Jon Fitch landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Franklin is down! Franklin has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Jon Fitch!
Franklin has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Jon Fitch by KO (Punch) at 4:17 Round 3
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 11/19 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 9/16 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 401 s
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 40/60 (67%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/11 (27%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/18 (56%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 401 s
This was a better fight. Much less one-sided than the rest thus far. Too bad Franklin can only beat Anderson. Fucker. Rematch? We'll see...
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!