Post by The Sandman on Jun 16, 2022 12:13:52 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Frank Shamrock chants all around the place!
Rich Franklin looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Frank Shamrock shifts back and forth nervously.
Rich Franklin has fight Frank Shamrock 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
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 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Ken Shamrock's Brother grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Shamrock
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rick Franchlin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Ken Shamrock's Brother's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rick Franchlin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Ken Shamrock's Brother's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rick Franchlin
Rick Franchlin tries to close his guard around Ken Shamrock's Brother
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rick Franchlin
Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frank Shamrock fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rick Franchlin
Rich Franklin tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Shamrock takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Rich Franklin spins out and gets back to his feet.
Rick Franchlin is trying to counter now!
Rick Franchlin reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Ken Shamrock's Brother blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rick Franchlin
Rich Franklin tries to close the guard.
Rick Franchlin put Frank Shamrock in closed guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rick Franchlin
Ken Shamrock's Brother looks to be in very good shape.
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Rich Franklin has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rick Franchlin
Ken Shamrock's Brother is in closed guard... Rick Franchlin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Rich Franklin in his guard...
Rich Franklin rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Rick Franchlin is in rear mount over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Ken Shamrock's Brother has Rick Franchlin controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Rick Franchlin is unable to move under Ken Shamrock's Brother control.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Rick Franchlin tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rich Franklin fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Ken Shamrock's Brother is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rick Franchlin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Shamrock's punches
Rick Franchlin is on the receiving end of a great combo by Ken Shamrock's Brother.
Rich Franklin is opening up on Ken Shamrock's Brother and raining down combinations!
Ken Shamrock's Brother's corner looks worried!
Ken Shamrock's Brother is holding Rich Franklin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin shows great balance while pushing away Frank Shamrock
Ken Shamrock's Brother misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock launches a body shot
Rick Franchlin dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Ken Shamrock's Brother's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Frank Shamrock moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Ken Shamrock's Brother and Rick Franchlin circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock's Brother decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Ken Shamrock's Brother moves back and takes a deep breath.
Ken Shamrock's Brother is holding Rich Franklin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Frank Shamrock isolates Rich Franklin's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rich Franklin is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rick Franchlin tries to show some ground skills
Rich Franklin put Ken Shamrock's Brother in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rick Franchlin
Rich Franklin gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Ken Shamrock's Brother spins out, but Rich Franklin was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Ken Shamrock's Brother is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rich Franklin. 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Rick Franchlin feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Ken Shamrock's Brother's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Some nice shots from Rich Franklin
that stun Ken Shamrock's Brother.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Terrible one sided match... Ken Shamrock's Brother was not ready to fight a fighter of Rich Franklin caliber.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rich Franklin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Ken Shamrock's Brother into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rick Franchlin
Ken Shamrock's Brother is in closed guard... Rick Franchlin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Rich Franklin has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rick Franchlin is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rick Franchlin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Ken Shamrock's Brother's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rick Franchlin
Ken Shamrock's Brother moves on the ground
Frank Shamrock moves to side mount
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rick Franchlin is taking this opportunity to rest.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rick Franchlin measures the resilience of Ken Shamrock's Brother's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ken Shamrock's Brother's side.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
Rick Franchlin breaks free.
Rick Franchlin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Rich Franklin manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rick Franchlin
Ken Shamrock's Brother struggles on the ground and tries to break Rich Franklin's guard...
Rick Franchlin doesn't want to free his opponent and Ken Shamrock's Brother continues in closed guard
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rick Franchlin
Ken Shamrock's Brother struggles on the ground and tries to break Rich Franklin's guard...
Rick Franchlin doesn't want to free his opponent and Ken Shamrock's Brother continues in closed guard
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rick Franchlin
Rick Franchlin measures the resilience of Ken Shamrock's Brother's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ken Shamrock's Brother's side.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rick Franchlin
Ken Shamrock's Brother use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rich Franklin holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Rick Franchlin is trying to counter now!
Rick Franchlin tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frank Shamrock breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rick Franchlin measures the resilience of Ken Shamrock's Brother's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ken Shamrock's Brother's side.
Hard blow to Ken Shamrock's Brother's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Frank Shamrock hooks Rick Franchlin's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rich Franklin manages to kick Ken Shamrock's Brother away and scrambles on top!
Rick Franchlin is trying to counter now!
Rick Franchlin measures the resilience of Ken Shamrock's Brother's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ken Shamrock's Brother's side.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rick Franchlin tries to show some ground skills
Rich Franklin put Ken Shamrock's Brother in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rick Franchlin
Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to get a side mount...
Rick Franchlin wraps his leg around Frank Shamrock leg and prevents him from moving.
Herb Dean 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Rick Franchlin moves backwards and Frank Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Ken Shamrock's Brother pushes Rich Franklin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rick Franchlin moves backwards and Frank Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
A right hand from Rich Franklin
makes Ken Shamrock's Brother stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Forehead
Brilliant combination from Frank Shamrock
Rick Franchlin is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Ken Shamrock's Brother stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Rich Franklin is coming in again!
Ken Shamrock's Brother's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Forehead
Frank Shamrock takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frank Shamrock is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Rick Franchlin studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rick Franchlin
Ken Shamrock's Brother shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rick Franchlin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Shamrock embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Rick Franchlin who put distance between them
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Ken Shamrock's Brother's chin! That stops Ken Shamrock's Brother in his tracks!
Ken Shamrock's Brother seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rick Franchlin moves backwards and Frank Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock and Rick Franchlin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rich Franklin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Ken Shamrock's Brother has a small cut in his Mouth
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rick Franchlin.
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Round 3
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The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
You can see Ken Shamrock's Brother's blood making stains in the mat.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Rich Franklin was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Rick Franchlin seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Rick Franchlin and Ken Shamrock's Brother circle around the center of the cage.
Ken Shamrock's Brother and Rick Franchlin circle around the center of the cage.
You can see Ken Shamrock's Brother's blood making stains in the mat.
Rick Franchlin and Ken Shamrock's Brother circle around the center of the cage.
Frank Shamrock is measuring Rick Franchlin with his jab.
Rick Franchlin isn't fazed.
Rick Franchlin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rick Franchlin begins to launch a barrage of punches over Ken Shamrock's Brother
this is getting worse and worse for Ken Shamrock's Brother
Oh! Down goes Ken Shamrock's Brother! Rich Franklin knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Rich Franklin really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Ken Shamrock's Brother's Mouth is beginning to swell
Ken Shamrock's Brother has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (Punches) at 1:06 Round 3
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 21/25 (84%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/17 (82%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 311 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 3/14 (21%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 311 s
All Frank Ricklin.
Rich Franklin looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Frank Shamrock shifts back and forth nervously.
Rich Franklin has fight Frank Shamrock 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
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 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Ken Shamrock's Brother grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Shamrock
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rick Franchlin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Ken Shamrock's Brother's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rick Franchlin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Ken Shamrock's Brother's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rick Franchlin
Rick Franchlin tries to close his guard around Ken Shamrock's Brother
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rick Franchlin
Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frank Shamrock fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rick Franchlin
Rich Franklin tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Shamrock takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Rich Franklin spins out and gets back to his feet.
Rick Franchlin is trying to counter now!
Rick Franchlin reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Ken Shamrock's Brother blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rick Franchlin
Rich Franklin tries to close the guard.
Rick Franchlin put Frank Shamrock in closed guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rick Franchlin
Ken Shamrock's Brother looks to be in very good shape.
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Rich Franklin's guard...
Rich Franklin has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rick Franchlin
Ken Shamrock's Brother is in closed guard... Rick Franchlin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Rich Franklin in his guard...
Rich Franklin rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Rick Franchlin is in rear mount over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Ken Shamrock's Brother has Rick Franchlin controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Rick Franchlin is unable to move under Ken Shamrock's Brother control.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Rick Franchlin tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rich Franklin fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rich Franklin is in half guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Ken Shamrock's Brother is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rick Franchlin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Shamrock's punches
Rick Franchlin is on the receiving end of a great combo by Ken Shamrock's Brother.
Rich Franklin is opening up on Ken Shamrock's Brother and raining down combinations!
Ken Shamrock's Brother's corner looks worried!
Ken Shamrock's Brother is holding Rich Franklin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin shows great balance while pushing away Frank Shamrock
Ken Shamrock's Brother misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock launches a body shot
Rick Franchlin dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Ken Shamrock's Brother's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Frank Shamrock moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Ken Shamrock's Brother and Rick Franchlin circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock's Brother decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Ken Shamrock's Brother moves back and takes a deep breath.
Ken Shamrock's Brother is holding Rich Franklin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Frank Shamrock isolates Rich Franklin's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rich Franklin is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rick Franchlin tries to show some ground skills
Rich Franklin put Ken Shamrock's Brother in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rick Franchlin
Rich Franklin gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Ken Shamrock's Brother spins out, but Rich Franklin was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Ken Shamrock's Brother is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rich Franklin. 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Rick Franchlin feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Ken Shamrock's Brother's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Some nice shots from Rich Franklin
that stun Ken Shamrock's Brother.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Terrible one sided match... Ken Shamrock's Brother was not ready to fight a fighter of Rich Franklin caliber.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rich Franklin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Ken Shamrock's Brother into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rick Franchlin
Ken Shamrock's Brother is in closed guard... Rick Franchlin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Rich Franklin has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rick Franchlin is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rick Franchlin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to Ken Shamrock's Brother's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rick Franchlin
Ken Shamrock's Brother moves on the ground
Frank Shamrock moves to side mount
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rick Franchlin is taking this opportunity to rest.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rick Franchlin measures the resilience of Ken Shamrock's Brother's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ken Shamrock's Brother's side.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
Rick Franchlin breaks free.
Rick Franchlin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rich Franklin attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Rich Franklin manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rick Franchlin
Ken Shamrock's Brother struggles on the ground and tries to break Rich Franklin's guard...
Rick Franchlin doesn't want to free his opponent and Ken Shamrock's Brother continues in closed guard
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rick Franchlin
Ken Shamrock's Brother struggles on the ground and tries to break Rich Franklin's guard...
Rick Franchlin doesn't want to free his opponent and Ken Shamrock's Brother continues in closed guard
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rick Franchlin
Rick Franchlin measures the resilience of Ken Shamrock's Brother's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ken Shamrock's Brother's side.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rick Franchlin
Ken Shamrock's Brother use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rich Franklin holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Rick Franchlin is trying to counter now!
Rick Franchlin tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frank Shamrock breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rick Franchlin measures the resilience of Ken Shamrock's Brother's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ken Shamrock's Brother's side.
Hard blow to Ken Shamrock's Brother's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Frank Shamrock hooks Rick Franchlin's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rich Franklin manages to kick Ken Shamrock's Brother away and scrambles on top!
Rick Franchlin is trying to counter now!
Rick Franchlin measures the resilience of Ken Shamrock's Brother's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ken Shamrock's Brother's side.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rick Franchlin tries to show some ground skills
Rich Franklin put Ken Shamrock's Brother in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rick Franchlin
Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to get a side mount...
Rick Franchlin wraps his leg around Frank Shamrock leg and prevents him from moving.
Herb Dean 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Rick Franchlin moves backwards and Frank Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Ken Shamrock's Brother pushes Rich Franklin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rick Franchlin moves backwards and Frank Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
A right hand from Rich Franklin
makes Ken Shamrock's Brother stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Forehead
Brilliant combination from Frank Shamrock
Rick Franchlin is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Ken Shamrock's Brother stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Rich Franklin is coming in again!
Ken Shamrock's Brother's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Forehead
Frank Shamrock takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frank Shamrock is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Rick Franchlin studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rick Franchlin
Ken Shamrock's Brother shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rick Franchlin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Shamrock embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Rick Franchlin who put distance between them
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Ken Shamrock's Brother's chin! That stops Ken Shamrock's Brother in his tracks!
Ken Shamrock's Brother seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rick Franchlin moves backwards and Frank Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock and Rick Franchlin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rich Franklin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Ken Shamrock's Brother has a small cut in his Mouth
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rick Franchlin.
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Round 3
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The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
You can see Ken Shamrock's Brother's blood making stains in the mat.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Rich Franklin was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Rick Franchlin seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Rick Franchlin and Ken Shamrock's Brother circle around the center of the cage.
Ken Shamrock's Brother and Rick Franchlin circle around the center of the cage.
You can see Ken Shamrock's Brother's blood making stains in the mat.
Rick Franchlin and Ken Shamrock's Brother circle around the center of the cage.
Frank Shamrock is measuring Rick Franchlin with his jab.
Rick Franchlin isn't fazed.
Rick Franchlin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rick Franchlin begins to launch a barrage of punches over Ken Shamrock's Brother
this is getting worse and worse for Ken Shamrock's Brother
Oh! Down goes Ken Shamrock's Brother! Rich Franklin knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Rich Franklin really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Ken Shamrock's Brother's Mouth is beginning to swell
Ken Shamrock's Brother has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (Punches) at 1:06 Round 3
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 21/25 (84%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/17 (82%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 311 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 3/14 (21%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 311 s
All Frank Ricklin.
