Post by The Sandman on May 1, 2022 21:24:18 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Glover Teixeira chants all around the place!
Rich Franklin looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Glover Teixeira doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Rich Franklin comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Glover Teixeira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Mark Teixeira launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Rich Franklin launches a body shot
Mark Teixeira evades.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rich Franklin!
Mark Teixeira is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Mark Teixeira avoids a dangerous strike from Franklin
and counters with a solid straight!
Franklin's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Franklin steps forward
Glover Teixeira catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Rich Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown!
Glover Teixeira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Mark Teixeira is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Glover Teixeira!
Franklin ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Franklin moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Glover Teixeira checks the kick.
Mark Teixeira launches a hook to the body
Bang! Franklin stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
A wicked punch by Rich Franklin
rocks Mark Teixeira!
Franklin studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shovel hook by Glover Teixeira
tags Franklin.
Quick hook by Rich Franklin
Good shot! Mark Teixeira has reasons to be worried.
Rich Franklin is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Mark Teixeira grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Glover Teixeira
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Mark Teixeira's cheek from the guard.
Glover Teixeira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin tries to close his guard around Mark Teixeira
He succeeds!
Glover Teixeira is in closed guard over Franklin
Mark Teixeira struggles on the ground and tries to break Rich Franklin's guard...
Franklin doesn't want to free his opponent and Mark Teixeira continues in closed guard
Glover Teixeira is in closed guard over Franklin
Glover Teixeira looks to posture up and open Rich Franklin's guard...
Glover Teixeira forces Rich Franklin to open his guard.
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over Franklin
Mark Teixeira gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rich Franklin! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rich Franklin doesn't defend himself!
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin attempts a triangle from bottom! Glover Teixeira slips out. Franklin quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Glover Teixeira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Franklin misses a step and Glover Teixeira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mark Teixeira launches a kick to Franklin's thigh
Franklin checks that kick!
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin launches a few weak punches
Mark Teixeira blocks them effectively.
Franklin misses a step and Glover Teixeira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Glover Teixeira hovers above Franklin
Good punches to Franklin's body.
Franklin ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over Franklin
Glover Teixeira pushes Rich Franklin against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mark Teixeira jumps and tries to free his leg! Franklin doesn't allow this but Glover Teixeira is able to get half guard here.
Glover Teixeira is in half guard over Franklin
Franklin launches a few weak punches
Mark Teixeira blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Glover Teixeira is in half guard over Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to close the guard.
Franklin put Glover Teixeira in closed guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Glover Teixeira is in closed guard over Franklin
Mark Teixeira is in closed guard... Franklin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Glover Teixeira!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira 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 4:45 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Glover Teixeira
Franklin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rich Franklin controls the situation despite Glover Teixeira efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Glover Teixeira
Franklin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Glover Teixeira
Blocked by Mark Teixeira.
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 Sajik Arena (Busan, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Glover Teixeira fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mark Teixeira grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Glover Teixeira breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy 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.
Franklin is swinging for the fences!
Mark Teixeira backpedals and creates space. Rich Franklin is asking him if he is going to fight!
Mark Teixeira is trying to counter now!
Mark Teixeira showing excellent timing, blasts Rich Franklin with a right hand.
Great hook by Glover Teixeira! Rich Franklin is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Franklin's Nose is beginning to swell
Mark Teixeira is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Franklin tries to stand up!
Mark Teixeira doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Mark Teixeira is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Glover Teixeira steps back and allows Franklin to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Rich Franklin is standing now.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rich Franklin launches a body shot
Mark Teixeira dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Franklin launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mark Teixeira stops that one with his ribs!
Glover Teixeira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Franklin dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Mark Teixeira from the ground!
Mark Teixeira grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Franklin struggles... Glover Teixeira is unable to take him down
Glover Teixeira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Mark Teixeira looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rich Franklin's punches
Mark Teixeira measures the resilience of Franklin's chin with an uppercut while Franklin lands some great crosses.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Mark Teixeira blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Glover Teixeira tries to take advantage...
Rich Franklin paws at Mark Teixeira.
Mark Teixeira answers with solid punches!
Mark Teixeira steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Tremendous strikes from Mark Teixeira!
Some big punches are landing!
Franklin's Chin is beginning to swell
Franklin has a small cut in his Chin
Rich Franklin fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Glover Teixeira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Glover Teixeira fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Franklin's chin
Franklin's Chin is beginning to swell
Low kick by Glover Teixeira to maintain his distance.
That hits Rich Franklin's ankle
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin paws at Mark Teixeira.
Mark Teixeira answers with solid punches!
Franklin has a small cut in his Chin
Glover Teixeira fakes a punch and launches himself over Franklin!
Nice move by Mark Teixeira who clinches and pushes Franklin against the cage
Rich Franklin pushes away Mark Teixeira trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mark Teixeira doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rich Franklin
The fighters are clinching.
Mark Teixeira tries to breaks Rich Franklin's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Mark Teixeira launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Franklin's ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mark Teixeira steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Mark Teixeira tries to take Rich Franklin down... Franklin stumbles backwards and Glover Teixeira launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Franklin's jaw!
Rich Franklin tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mark Teixeira is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Glover Teixeira launches a few punches towards Franklin's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Rich Franklin receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Glover Teixeira slightly pushes Franklin into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Rich Franklin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Glover Teixeira, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Franklin.
Glover Teixeira's reflexes save him!
Rich Franklin gets sloppy and Glover Teixeira tries to take advantage...
Quick hook by Glover Teixeira
Good shot! Franklin has reasons to be worried.
Franklin decides to launch some tentative punches
Mark Teixeira launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Franklin with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Rich Franklin tries a hook to the body
but Mark Teixeira manages to dodge it
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rich Franklin fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Mark Teixeira blocks that. He made it look easy!
Mark Teixeira tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Low kick by Glover Teixeira to maintain his distance.
That hits Rich Franklin's ankle
Franklin tries to grapple
Mark Teixeira moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Mark Teixeira launches a hook to the body
Bang! Franklin stops that one with his ribs!
Franklin ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Glover Teixeira throws a combo
Franklin punches back but nobody connects.
Mark Teixeira tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Glover Teixeira attempts to cut off Franklin with punches
Franklin reels from the strikes.
Glover Teixeira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Nice punch by Glover Teixeira
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Franklin studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Franklin steps backwards away from Glover Teixeira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Glover Teixeira tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Franklin has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Franklin and Mark Teixeira circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Glover Teixeira is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Mark Teixeira pushes Rich Franklin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rich Franklin fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Mark Teixeira's chin
Franklin is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Franklin moves backwards and Glover Teixeira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mark Teixeira steps backwards away from Rich Franklin. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Mark Teixeira moves backwards and Rich Franklin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Franklin moves backwards and Glover Teixeira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Mark Teixeira!
Some big punches are landing!
Mark Teixeira is holding Rich Franklin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Glover Teixeira looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Glover Teixeira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Glover Teixeira, but it's close.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Franklin is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Franklin and Mark Teixeira circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Rich Franklin fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Mark Teixeira blocks that. He made it look easy!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Franklin feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Mark Teixeira moves aside and dodges.
Mark Teixeira tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A left hook from Mark Teixeira
grazes the chin of Franklin.
Nice punch by Glover Teixeira
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Tremendous strikes from Mark Teixeira!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Rich Franklin launches a body shot
Mark Teixeira dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Franklin launches a stiff jab!
Mark Teixeira ducks that one.
Rich Franklin charges at Mark Teixeira throwing flurries left and right.
Glover Teixeira gets out of the way.
Franklin misses a step and Glover Teixeira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mark Teixeira grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over Franklin
Franklin measures the resilience of Mark Teixeira's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mark Teixeira blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over Franklin
Glover Teixeira aggressively and repeatedly punches Franklin.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Right cheek
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over Franklin
Glover Teixeira pushes Rich Franklin against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mark Teixeira jumps and tries to free his leg! Franklin doesn't allow this but Glover Teixeira is able to get half guard here.
Glover Teixeira is in half guard over Franklin
Mark Teixeira sits over his knees and pushes away Franklin's leg!
Glover Teixeira is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin is a bloody mess!
Franklin tries to show some ground skills
Mark Teixeira uses his strength to keep Mark Teixeira at a disadvantage
Mark Teixeira is trying to counter now!
Mark Teixeira throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rich Franklin
Solid shots!
Franklin's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Franklin tries to stand up!
Mark Teixeira doesn't allow him!
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Deep breaths from Rich Franklin who tries a hammer punch to Mark Teixeira's ribs.
Mark Teixeira blocks those punches
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to stand up!
Mark Teixeira doesn't allow him!
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Mark Teixeira is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Mark Teixeira tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Glover Teixeira is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to escape from the full mount...
Glover Teixeira is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Glover Teixeira looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Glover Teixeira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Glover Teixeira is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Glover Teixeira pushes Rich Franklin down and prevents his attempts to escape
Mark Teixeira tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Glover Teixeira aggressively and repeatedly punches Franklin.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Right cheek
That punishment by Glover Teixeira has left Franklin staggered! Glover Teixeira should try push forward now and finish this!
Glover Teixeira is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Mark Teixeira tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Glover Teixeira controls the situation despite Rich Franklin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Glover Teixeira is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin tries to escape from the full mount...
Glover Teixeira is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Glover Teixeira looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Glover Teixeira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Glover Teixeira is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Glover Teixeira tries to better his position on the ground...
Mark Teixeira is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Glover Teixeira is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Franklin is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Glover Teixeira pushes Rich Franklin down and prevents his attempts to escape
Glover Teixeira is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rich Franklin doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Mark Teixeira's moves.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sajik Arena (Busan, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Rich Franklin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Mark Teixeira and Franklin circle around the center of the cage.
Mark Teixeira studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Mark Teixeira grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Glover Teixeira
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Mark Teixeira tries to grapple
He puts Franklin in a double underhook!
Rich Franklin pushes away Mark Teixeira trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mark Teixeira doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rich Franklin
The fighters are clinching.
Franklin doesn't stop bleeding.
Glover Teixeira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mark Teixeira circles out and slips free of Rich Franklin's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Crisp uppercut by Mark Teixeira followed by a hard jab
Rich Franklin stumbles back.
Franklin's Left eye is beginning to swell
Mark Teixeira moves forward looking for some action
Glover Teixeira shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Rich Franklin pushes away Mark Teixeira trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mark Teixeira doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rich Franklin
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Glover Teixeira is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Mark Teixeira catches an ankle and Franklin is tripped to the mat!
Glover Teixeira is in closed guard over Franklin
Mark Teixeira has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Mark Teixeira tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Glover Teixeira fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Glover Teixeira is in half guard over Franklin
Glover Teixeira tries to free his leg
Glover Teixeira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Franklin's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Mark Teixeira is taking this opportunity to rest.
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Glover Teixeira in his guard.
Glover Teixeira keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Glover Teixeira looks to pass to mount...
Mark Teixeira slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rich Franklin.
Glover Teixeira is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Mark Teixeira is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Mark Teixeira tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Glover Teixeira controls the situation despite Rich Franklin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Glover Teixeira is in full mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin tries to roll to his side and trap Glover Teixeira in his guard...
Glover Teixeira rolls him over and takes his back!
Mark Teixeira is in rear mount over Franklin
Mark Teixeira tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Franklin! Mark Teixeira has one hook in and keeps working!
Mark Teixeira is in rear mount over Franklin with one hook in
Rich Franklin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Mark Teixeira works on the ground with his fingers over Franklin's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Mark Teixeira is in rear mount over Franklin with one hook in
Mark Teixeira gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rich Franklin! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rich Franklin doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Nose
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Mark Teixeira is in rear mount over Franklin with one hook in
Rich Franklin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Mark Teixeira breaths deeply while on the ground
Mark Teixeira is in rear mount over Franklin with one hook in
Mark Teixeira steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Mark Teixeira has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Franklin.
Nicely done! Mark Teixeira now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Mark Teixeira is in rear mount over Franklin with two hooks in
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rich Franklin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Mark Teixeira is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Franklin, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Mark Teixeira moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Mark Teixeira is in rear mount over Franklin with two hooks in
Good looking punches from Glover Teixeira on the ground
They could take their toll on Franklin.
Mark Teixeira is in rear mount over Franklin with two hooks in
Mark Teixeira tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Franklin!
Mark Teixeira has one of his arm over Rich Franklin's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Mark Teixeira is in rear mount over Franklin with two hooks in
Franklin doesn't stop bleeding.
Mark Teixeira tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Franklin!
Mark Teixeira has one of his arm over Rich Franklin's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Mark Teixeira is in rear mount over Franklin with two hooks in
Mark Teixeira tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Franklin!
Mark Teixeira has one of his arm over Rich Franklin's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Mark Teixeira is in rear mount over Franklin with two hooks in
Franklin doesn't stop bleeding.
Mark Teixeira tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Franklin!
Franklin adopts the turtle defense and Mark Teixeira is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Mark Teixeira is in rear mount over Franklin with two hooks in
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Mark Teixeira's cheek from the guard.
Glover Teixeira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Franklin misses a step and Glover Teixeira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mark Teixeira tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy 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 3:45 in the 5 round
Franklin doesn't stop bleeding.
Crisp uppercut by Mark Teixeira followed by a hard jab
Rich Franklin stumbles back.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Rich Franklin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shovel hook by Glover Teixeira
tags Franklin.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Mark Teixeira and Franklin circle around the center of the cage.
Glover Teixeira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Rich Franklin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Glover Teixeira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rich Franklin has found an opening in the defense of Mark Teixeira, launching a big uppercut
Glover Teixeira is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
You can see Franklin's blood making stains in the mat.
Glover Teixeira launches a body shot
Franklin evades.
Poorly executed technique. Glover Teixeira looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by Mark Teixeira followed by a hard jab
Rich Franklin stumbles back.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Glover Teixeira by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 13/32 (41%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/19 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 536 s
Statistics: Glover Teixeira
Punches 50/56 (89%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 6/10 (60%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 30/33 (91%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 520 s
A pretty good and even fight until half way through the 4th round, when both guys had 0 stamina left. Rich also had 0 health left at that point, but Glover didn’t have the energy to finish him, which was just sad to watch. So, how does this rank? Good first 3 rounds, okay 4th, then TERRIBLE 5th. Is that FotN worthy? Other guys on card, wanna do me a favour and have an amazing fight so I don’t have to make that call? Thanks!
