Post by The Sandmen on Dec 17, 2016 16:18:36 GMT -5
Michael Bisping looks very relaxed.
Rich Franklin glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Franklin is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Michael Bisping comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Bisping and Franklin move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Rich Franklin charges at Bisping throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Bisping is rocked!
Brutal combination from Michael Bisping!
Franklin is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Franklin wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping launches a few hard punches to Rich Franklin's ribs!
Franklin struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping tries to take Rich Franklin down... Franklin stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Franklin's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Rich Franklin!
That one almost breaks Bisping's chin! He is knocked down!
Franklin is standing while Bisping is on the ground on his back
Michael Bisping 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 Bisping is on the ground on his back
Michael Bisping 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
Michael Bisping is on his feet again.
Rich Franklin and Bisping engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A bad move from Michael Bisping
allows Franklin to land a solid head kick.
Franklin launches a furious low kick!
Michael Bisping blocks
Franklin misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Bisping has found an opening in the defense of Franklin, launching a big uppercut
Rich Franklin is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Rich Franklin and Bisping engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michael Bisping is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Franklin avoids a dangerous strike from Bisping
and counters with a solid straight!
Franklin fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Bisping tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shovel hook by Michael Bisping
tags Franklin.
As the fight continues it seems that Michael Bisping is taking the best of the fight.
Michael Bisping shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rich Franklin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bisping into his guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bisping tries to cover his face,
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Franklin
Not a desiderable position that Bisping is in now. Rich Franklin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Franklin throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Michael Bisping realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Rich Franklin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rich Franklin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Franklin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Franklin launches a furious low kick!
Michael Bisping blocks
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Franklin stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Michael Bisping is coming in again!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
A right hand from Rich Franklin
makes Bisping stumble back!
Bisping goes to the body...
He punishes Franklin's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Franklin begins to launch a barrage of punches over Bisping
this is getting worse and worse for Bisping
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Bisping pushes Rich Franklin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
High kick from Rich Franklin!
He misses narrowly!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
An overhand right from Rich Franklin that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Bisping's stops that one with his face! How is Bisping standing?!
There is a small laceration on Michael Bisping's Nose
Rich Franklin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Bisping is swinging for the fences!
Franklin backpedals and creates space. Michael Bisping is asking him if he is going to fight!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Michael Bisping, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Franklin follows Michael Bisping
only to get counter punched in a big way! Franklin needs to stop playing Michael Bisping's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin has found an opening in the defense of Bisping, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Bisping's ribs.
Michael Bisping tries to bring the fight to the ground
Franklin won't budge, forcing Bisping to pull guard.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Bisping
Franklin breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping 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 closed guard over Bisping
Franklin tries to escape from the closed guard
Franklin succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Bisping
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michael Bisping can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Bisping 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.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Bisping
Franklin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Bisping
Blocked by Bisping.
Bisping tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bisping 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.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Bisping
Rich Franklin pushes Michael Bisping against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Franklin jumps and tries to free his leg! Bisping doesn't allow this but Rich Franklin is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Bisping
Franklin tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Bisping from the side mount!
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Rich Franklin fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Bisping's face!
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Rich Franklin storms over Bisping with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Franklin doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Bisping's face with his elbows!
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to turn away and scramble out. Rich Franklin takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Michael Bisping spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rich Franklin moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Rich Franklin fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Michael Bisping! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Bisping moves to shoot
but Rich Franklin delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Bisping fell like he got shot! This is over!
Bisping's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (Knee) at 2:49 Round 2
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 15/18 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 157 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 10/19 (53%)
Kicks 3/9 (33%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/14 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 135 s
Bisping did much better than I thought he would. He was winning briefly at times. Rich came through though.
Rich Franklin glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Franklin is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Michael Bisping comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Bisping and Franklin move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Rich Franklin charges at Bisping throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Bisping is rocked!
Brutal combination from Michael Bisping!
Franklin is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Franklin wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping launches a few hard punches to Rich Franklin's ribs!
Franklin struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping tries to take Rich Franklin down... Franklin stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Franklin's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Rich Franklin!
That one almost breaks Bisping's chin! He is knocked down!
Franklin is standing while Bisping is on the ground on his back
Michael Bisping 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 Bisping is on the ground on his back
Michael Bisping 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
Michael Bisping is on his feet again.
Rich Franklin and Bisping engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A bad move from Michael Bisping
allows Franklin to land a solid head kick.
Franklin launches a furious low kick!
Michael Bisping blocks
Franklin misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Bisping has found an opening in the defense of Franklin, launching a big uppercut
Rich Franklin is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Rich Franklin and Bisping engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michael Bisping is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Franklin avoids a dangerous strike from Bisping
and counters with a solid straight!
Franklin fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Bisping tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shovel hook by Michael Bisping
tags Franklin.
As the fight continues it seems that Michael Bisping is taking the best of the fight.
Michael Bisping shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rich Franklin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bisping into his guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bisping tries to cover his face,
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Franklin
Not a desiderable position that Bisping is in now. Rich Franklin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Franklin throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Michael Bisping realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Rich Franklin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rich Franklin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Franklin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Franklin launches a furious low kick!
Michael Bisping blocks
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Franklin stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Michael Bisping is coming in again!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
A right hand from Rich Franklin
makes Bisping stumble back!
Bisping goes to the body...
He punishes Franklin's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Franklin begins to launch a barrage of punches over Bisping
this is getting worse and worse for Bisping
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Bisping pushes Rich Franklin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
High kick from Rich Franklin!
He misses narrowly!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
An overhand right from Rich Franklin that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Bisping's stops that one with his face! How is Bisping standing?!
There is a small laceration on Michael Bisping's Nose
Rich Franklin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Bisping is swinging for the fences!
Franklin backpedals and creates space. Michael Bisping is asking him if he is going to fight!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Michael Bisping, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Franklin follows Michael Bisping
only to get counter punched in a big way! Franklin needs to stop playing Michael Bisping's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin has found an opening in the defense of Bisping, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Bisping's ribs.
Michael Bisping tries to bring the fight to the ground
Franklin won't budge, forcing Bisping to pull guard.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Bisping
Franklin breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping 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 closed guard over Bisping
Franklin tries to escape from the closed guard
Franklin succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Bisping
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michael Bisping can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Bisping 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.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Bisping
Franklin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Bisping
Blocked by Bisping.
Bisping tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bisping 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.
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Bisping
Rich Franklin pushes Michael Bisping against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Franklin jumps and tries to free his leg! Bisping doesn't allow this but Rich Franklin is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Bisping
Franklin tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Bisping from the side mount!
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Rich Franklin fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Bisping's face!
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Rich Franklin storms over Bisping with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Franklin doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Bisping's face with his elbows!
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to turn away and scramble out. Rich Franklin takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Michael Bisping spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rich Franklin moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Rich Franklin fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Michael Bisping! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Bisping moves to shoot
but Rich Franklin delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Bisping fell like he got shot! This is over!
Bisping's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (Knee) at 2:49 Round 2
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 15/18 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 157 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 10/19 (53%)
Kicks 3/9 (33%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/14 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 135 s
Bisping did much better than I thought he would. He was winning briefly at times. Rich came through though.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!