Post by The Sandmen on Apr 14, 2017 16:22:46 GMT -5
Georges St-Pierre glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Rich Franklin is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Rich Franklin today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Solid low kick from Rich Franklin.
For sure, that had to hurt!
GSP hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Franklin decides to launch some tentative punches
Rich Franklin takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Quick hook by Georges St-Pierre
Good shot! Franklin has reasons to be worried.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Rich Franklin's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Georges St-Pierre is looking to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Rich Franklin has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Georges St-Pierre work his BJJ game.
Deep breaths from Georges St-Pierre who tries a hammer punch to Franklin's ribs.
That hit Franklin who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
That punishment by Georges St-Pierre has left Franklin staggered! Georges St-Pierre should try push forward now and finish this!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
As the fight continues it seems that Georges St-Pierre is taking the best of the fight.
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Rich Franklin in his guard...
Rich Franklin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Rich Franklin tries to better his position on the ground...
Franklin is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Rich Franklin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! GSP's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
GSP has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Franklin is moving on the ground...
GSP tries to counter Franklin's moves on the ground.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Franklin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rich Franklin controls the situation despite Georges St-Pierre efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Franklin fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Georges St-Pierre's arm and tries an armbar!
GSP hold his own hand and breaks Franklin's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Rich Franklin.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Rich Franklin manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
GSP pulls his arm out of danger.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP moves on the ground
GSP cannot take advantage in the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP launches a barrage of elbows over Franklin's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Franklin doesn't fight back!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Georges St-Pierre work his BJJ game.
GSP gets a good position on the ground. ..
Franklin holds Georges St-Pierre arms and counters his opponent punches.
GSP misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Franklin tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Stand up! This is what Franklin's cornermen are shouting. Georges St-Pierre is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
Franklin is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Franklin
GSP tries to get a hook in!
Franklin rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rich Franklin is not able to stop Franklin ground skills and Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Rich Franklin takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Rich Franklin closed his guard around Georges St-Pierre.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Franklin won't allow him to take this position easily.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to Franklin's face!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Franklin's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Rich Franklin manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Rich Franklin's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Franklin is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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GSP is holding Rich Franklin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Rich Franklin takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
GSP tries to escape from the closed guard
Georges St-Pierre any adventage in the ground.
Franklin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Franklin's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Rich Franklin, who is barely covering up!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin breaths deeply while on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to move to full guard
Rich Franklin manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Rich Franklin jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over GSP
Franklin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
GSP's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over GSP
1:57 Round 2 and GSP is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
GSP 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 GSP
Rich Franklin looks to posture up and open Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Georges St-Pierre has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over GSP
Franklin is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rich Franklin!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to escape from the full mount...
Franklin struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Franklin measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
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.
GSP throws a lazy kick
Franklin blocks and keeps his distance.
Georges St-Pierre moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Rich Franklin
Great move by GSP who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab one of Rich Franklin's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Franklin lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Franklin throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Georges St-Pierre realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP cartwheels towards Franklin!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Rich Franklin.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Rich Franklin manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Rich Franklin in his guard...
Rich Franklin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Franklin tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP 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.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Franklin tries to open up Georges St-Pierre's defense faking a few punches.
Georges St-Pierre wraps his arms around Franklin's arms and counters the punches.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Rich Franklin storms over GSP with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Georges St-Pierre blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Rich Franklin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! GSP's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rich Franklin holds Georges St-Pierre and prevents him from moving to a better position!
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 3
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Rich Franklin swings...
...no good.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP is holding Rich Franklin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to show some ground skills
Rich Franklin put GSP in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to close the guard.
Franklin put Georges St-Pierre in closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Franklin attempts a triangle from bottom! Georges St-Pierre slips out. Franklin quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Georges St-Pierre slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
A right hand from Rich Franklin
surprises GSP!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
As the fight continues it seems that Georges St-Pierre is taking the best of the fight.
GSP decides to launch some tentative punches
Franklin launches a couple of jabs that are answered by GSP with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Solid low kick from Rich Franklin.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Georges St-Pierre throws a combo
Rich Franklin ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! GSP swings again, only to get countered once more! GSP is looking bad here!
Franklin avoids a dangerous strike from GSP
and counters with a solid straight!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Nose
GSP steps forward
Rich Franklin catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Franklin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rich Franklin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Georges St-Pierre 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.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab both of Rich Franklin's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
GSP lifted Franklin's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Crushing shot to Franklin's body! He's holding his side
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP succeeds
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Franklin struggles and frees his leg!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to close the guard.
Franklin put Georges St-Pierre in closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP tries to escape from the closed guard
Georges St-Pierre any adventage in the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP tries to escape from closed guard...
GSP struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
GSP drills Rich Franklin's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Franklin's Nose is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to close the guard.
Franklin put Georges St-Pierre in closed guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP struggles on the ground and tries to break Rich Franklin's guard...
Georges St-Pierre is in Franklin open guard now
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP breaths deeply while on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Franklin's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
Rich Franklin blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rich Franklin
Solid shots!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Franklin attempts a triangle from bottom! Georges St-Pierre slips out. Franklin quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Georges St-Pierre slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Solid low kick from Georges St-Pierre.
Franklin deflects it.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rich Franklin!
GSP is going to have a big headache after that blow!
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Franklin sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
As the fight continues it seems that Georges St-Pierre is taking the best of the fight.
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rich Franklin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
Hard blow to Franklin's mid-section, he seems hurt
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Georges St-Pierre throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Franklin's face with those brutal elbows! Franklin needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP struggles on the ground and tries to break Rich Franklin's guard...
Franklin doesn't want to free his opponent and GSP continues in closed guard
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Franklin moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Georges St-Pierre breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Georges St-Pierre. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid low kick from Rich Franklin.
GSP deflects it.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rich Franklin!
GSP ducks under...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Georges St-Pierre!
Franklin ducks under...
Rich Franklin steps forward and fires a high kick!
GSP blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
GSP wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
GSP moves forward and holds Franklin
The fighters are clinching.
GSP grab one of Rich Franklin's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Rich Franklin landed hard on his back
GSP is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin launches an up-kick intended for Georges St-Pierre's head...
It lands flush with Georges St-Pierre's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
GSP is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
GSP cartwheels towards Franklin!
Franklin fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Franklin tries to hit Georges St-Pierre with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. GSP steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
GSP hyper-extended his left leg
GSP is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Georges St-Pierre creates space and allows Rich Franklin to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Rich Franklin is standing now.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rich Franklin didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Franklin attempts a triangle from bottom! Georges St-Pierre slips out. Franklin quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Georges St-Pierre slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
GSP is holding Rich Franklin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Rich Franklin sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
GSP and Franklin are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Franklin misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
GSP tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to show some ground skills
Rich Franklin put GSP in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Georges St-Pierre cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre rolls him over and takes his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Franklin
Georges St-Pierre isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Franklin locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Georges St-Pierre unil he can pull his arm free! GSP lost his dominant position.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over GSP
GSP works on the ground with his fingers over Franklin's face
Franklin shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over GSP
Franklin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! GSP's being punished here!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over GSP
Franklin is in closed guard... GSP 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 GSP
GSP 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Rich Franklin.
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Round 5
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Rich Franklin moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Franklin goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Franklin throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
GSP's defense muffles the blows.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Franklin goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rich Franklin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Franklin's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP tries to improve position.
Franklin adjusts and closes his guard.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Franklin tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Rich Franklin can't prevent his opponent from passing. GSP looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Franklin's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
This is over! That impact from Georges St-Pierre has left Franklin laying flat on the mat!
Franklin's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by KO (Elbow) at 1:41 Round 5
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 32/56 (57%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 927 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 11/18 (61%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/44 (16%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 962 s
Dayum. RIch was doing a lot to win this fight, then GSP came back some, and ended up ending with a flash KO victoire. Decent fight.
Rich Franklin is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Rich Franklin today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Solid low kick from Rich Franklin.
For sure, that had to hurt!
GSP hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Franklin decides to launch some tentative punches
Rich Franklin takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Quick hook by Georges St-Pierre
Good shot! Franklin has reasons to be worried.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Rich Franklin's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Georges St-Pierre is looking to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Rich Franklin has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Georges St-Pierre work his BJJ game.
Deep breaths from Georges St-Pierre who tries a hammer punch to Franklin's ribs.
That hit Franklin who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
That punishment by Georges St-Pierre has left Franklin staggered! Georges St-Pierre should try push forward now and finish this!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
As the fight continues it seems that Georges St-Pierre is taking the best of the fight.
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Rich Franklin in his guard...
Rich Franklin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Rich Franklin tries to better his position on the ground...
Franklin is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Rich Franklin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! GSP's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
GSP has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Franklin is moving on the ground...
GSP tries to counter Franklin's moves on the ground.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Franklin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rich Franklin controls the situation despite Georges St-Pierre efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Franklin fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Georges St-Pierre's arm and tries an armbar!
GSP hold his own hand and breaks Franklin's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Rich Franklin.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Rich Franklin manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
GSP pulls his arm out of danger.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP moves on the ground
GSP cannot take advantage in the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP launches a barrage of elbows over Franklin's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Franklin doesn't fight back!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Georges St-Pierre work his BJJ game.
GSP gets a good position on the ground. ..
Franklin holds Georges St-Pierre arms and counters his opponent punches.
GSP misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Franklin tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Stand up! This is what Franklin's cornermen are shouting. Georges St-Pierre is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
Franklin is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Franklin
GSP tries to get a hook in!
Franklin rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rich Franklin is not able to stop Franklin ground skills and Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Rich Franklin takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Rich Franklin closed his guard around Georges St-Pierre.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Franklin won't allow him to take this position easily.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to Franklin's face!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
GSP positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Franklin's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Rich Franklin manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Rich Franklin's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Franklin is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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GSP is holding Rich Franklin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Rich Franklin takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
GSP tries to escape from the closed guard
Georges St-Pierre any adventage in the ground.
Franklin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Franklin's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Rich Franklin, who is barely covering up!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin breaths deeply while on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to move to full guard
Rich Franklin manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Rich Franklin jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over GSP
Franklin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
GSP's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over GSP
1:57 Round 2 and GSP is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
GSP 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 GSP
Rich Franklin looks to posture up and open Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Georges St-Pierre has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over GSP
Franklin is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rich Franklin!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to escape from the full mount...
Franklin struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Franklin measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
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.
GSP throws a lazy kick
Franklin blocks and keeps his distance.
Georges St-Pierre moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Rich Franklin
Great move by GSP who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab one of Rich Franklin's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Franklin lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Franklin throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Georges St-Pierre realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP cartwheels towards Franklin!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Rich Franklin.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Rich Franklin manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Rich Franklin in his guard...
Rich Franklin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Franklin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Franklin tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP 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.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Franklin tries to open up Georges St-Pierre's defense faking a few punches.
Georges St-Pierre wraps his arms around Franklin's arms and counters the punches.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Rich Franklin storms over GSP with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Georges St-Pierre blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Rich Franklin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! GSP's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rich Franklin holds Georges St-Pierre and prevents him from moving to a better position!
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 3
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Rich Franklin swings...
...no good.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP is holding Rich Franklin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to show some ground skills
Rich Franklin put GSP in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to close the guard.
Franklin put Georges St-Pierre in closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Franklin attempts a triangle from bottom! Georges St-Pierre slips out. Franklin quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Georges St-Pierre slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
A right hand from Rich Franklin
surprises GSP!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
As the fight continues it seems that Georges St-Pierre is taking the best of the fight.
GSP decides to launch some tentative punches
Franklin launches a couple of jabs that are answered by GSP with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Solid low kick from Rich Franklin.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Georges St-Pierre throws a combo
Rich Franklin ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! GSP swings again, only to get countered once more! GSP is looking bad here!
Franklin avoids a dangerous strike from GSP
and counters with a solid straight!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Nose
GSP steps forward
Rich Franklin catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Franklin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rich Franklin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Georges St-Pierre 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.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab both of Rich Franklin's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
GSP lifted Franklin's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Crushing shot to Franklin's body! He's holding his side
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP succeeds
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Franklin struggles and frees his leg!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to close the guard.
Franklin put Georges St-Pierre in closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP tries to escape from the closed guard
Georges St-Pierre any adventage in the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP tries to escape from closed guard...
GSP struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
GSP drills Rich Franklin's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Franklin's Nose is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to close the guard.
Franklin put Georges St-Pierre in closed guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP struggles on the ground and tries to break Rich Franklin's guard...
Georges St-Pierre is in Franklin open guard now
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP breaths deeply while on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Franklin's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
Rich Franklin blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rich Franklin
Solid shots!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Franklin attempts a triangle from bottom! Georges St-Pierre slips out. Franklin quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Georges St-Pierre slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Solid low kick from Georges St-Pierre.
Franklin deflects it.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rich Franklin!
GSP is going to have a big headache after that blow!
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Franklin sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
As the fight continues it seems that Georges St-Pierre is taking the best of the fight.
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rich Franklin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
Hard blow to Franklin's mid-section, he seems hurt
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Georges St-Pierre throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Franklin's face with those brutal elbows! Franklin needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
GSP struggles on the ground and tries to break Rich Franklin's guard...
Franklin doesn't want to free his opponent and GSP continues in closed guard
Franklin is trying to counter now!
Franklin moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Georges St-Pierre breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Georges St-Pierre. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid low kick from Rich Franklin.
GSP deflects it.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rich Franklin!
GSP ducks under...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Georges St-Pierre!
Franklin ducks under...
Rich Franklin steps forward and fires a high kick!
GSP blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
GSP wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
GSP moves forward and holds Franklin
The fighters are clinching.
GSP grab one of Rich Franklin's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Rich Franklin landed hard on his back
GSP is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin launches an up-kick intended for Georges St-Pierre's head...
It lands flush with Georges St-Pierre's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
GSP is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
GSP cartwheels towards Franklin!
Franklin fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Franklin tries to hit Georges St-Pierre with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. GSP steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
GSP hyper-extended his left leg
GSP is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Georges St-Pierre creates space and allows Rich Franklin to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Rich Franklin is standing now.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rich Franklin didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Franklin
Franklin attempts a triangle from bottom! Georges St-Pierre slips out. Franklin quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Georges St-Pierre slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
GSP is holding Rich Franklin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Rich Franklin sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
GSP and Franklin are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Franklin misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
GSP tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to show some ground skills
Rich Franklin put GSP in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Georges St-Pierre cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Rich Franklin
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre rolls him over and takes his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Franklin
Georges St-Pierre isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Franklin locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Georges St-Pierre unil he can pull his arm free! GSP lost his dominant position.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over GSP
GSP works on the ground with his fingers over Franklin's face
Franklin shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over GSP
Franklin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! GSP's being punished here!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over GSP
Franklin is in closed guard... GSP 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 GSP
GSP 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Rich Franklin.
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Round 5
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Rich Franklin moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Franklin goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Franklin throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
GSP's defense muffles the blows.
Franklin clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Franklin goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rich Franklin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Franklin's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
GSP tries to improve position.
Franklin adjusts and closes his guard.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Franklin tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Franklin
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Rich Franklin can't prevent his opponent from passing. GSP looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Franklin's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
This is over! That impact from Georges St-Pierre has left Franklin laying flat on the mat!
Franklin's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by KO (Elbow) at 1:41 Round 5
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 32/56 (57%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 927 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 11/18 (61%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/44 (16%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 962 s
Dayum. RIch was doing a lot to win this fight, then GSP came back some, and ended up ending with a flash KO victoire. Decent fight.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!