Post by The Sandman on Apr 26, 2023 1:36:21 GMT -5
Rich Franklin looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Yoel Romero shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Rich Franklin comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Jason Herzog.
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Round 1
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Rick Franchlin and "No For Gay Jesus" move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero 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.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rick Franchlin goes down.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Rick Franchlin
Yoel Romero tries to pass to half guard...
Rich Franklin's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Rick Franchlin
Rick Franchlin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as "No For Gay Jesus" can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Yoel Romero throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rick Franchlin's face with those brutal elbows! Rick Franchlin needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Rick Franchlin's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Rick Franchlin
"No For Gay Jesus" tries to improve position.
Rick Franchlin adjusts and closes his guard.
"No For Gay Jesus" misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Rich Franklin who tries a hammer punch to "No For Gay Jesus"'s ribs.
That hit "No For Gay Jesus" who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Rick Franchlin
Rick Franchlin breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Rick Franchlin
"No For Gay Jesus" tries to improve position.
Rick Franchlin adjusts and closes his guard.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Rick Franchlin
Rick Franchlin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Jason Herzog 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Yoel Romero attempts a sweep single...
Rich Franklin was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Good front kick from Rick Franchlin!
Yoel Romero blocks
Rich Franklin throws a looping right hand...
That lands on "No For Gay Jesus"'s chin! That stops "No For Gay Jesus" in his tracks!
Rich Franklin and "No For Gay Jesus" engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
2:03 Round 1 and Rick Franchlin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
A right hand from Rich Franklin
makes "No For Gay Jesus" stumble back!
"No For Gay Jesus"'s Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Rick Franchlin studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Rich Franklin just won't stop and continues to rain punches
"No For Gay Jesus" quickly defends.
Poorly executed technique. Yoel Romero looks to counter!
Yoel Romero fires an unorthodox punch to Rick Franchlin's torso
that goes wide.
Rich Franklin fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
"No For Gay Jesus" blocks that. He made it look easy!
Rick Franchlin is holding Yoel Romero's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Yoel Romero loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Yoel Romero
"No For Gay Jesus" measures the resilience of Rick Franchlin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rick Franchlin's side.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Yoel Romero
"No For Gay Jesus" measures the resilience of Rick Franchlin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rick Franchlin's side.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Yoel Romero
"No For Gay Jesus" measures the resilience of Rick Franchlin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rick Franchlin's side.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Yoel Romero
Deep breaths from Yoel Romero who tries a hammer punch to Rick Franchlin's ribs.
That hit Rick Franchlin who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Yoel Romero
Rich Franklin doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Jason Herzog 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
"No For Gay Jesus" is holding Rich Franklin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to "No For Gay Jesus"'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because "No For Gay Jesus" tries to cover his face,
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Yoel Romero moves to better his position on the ground...
Yoel Romero viciously slams hammer blows to Rick Franchlin's face!
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rick Franchlin is moving on the ground...
"No For Gay Jesus" tries to counter Rick Franchlin's moves on the ground.
Rick Franchlin misses a step and Yoel Romero sees an opportunity to counter him!
Yoel Romero looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Rich Franklin takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Yoel Romero, but it's close.
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Round 2
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"No For Gay Jesus" and Rick Franchlin circle around the center of the cage.
Rick Franchlin moves backwards and Yoel Romero is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Yoel Romero jumps back and jabs
That one hits but "No For Gay Jesus" seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
There is a small laceration on Yoel Romero's Left cheek
Rich Franklin launches a rapid series of punches
taking "No For Gay Jesus" from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
"No For Gay Jesus" is holding Rich Franklin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin shows great balance while pushing away Yoel Romero
"No For Gay Jesus" clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Rick Franchlin goes to the body...
He punishes "No For Gay Jesus"'s ribs with a couple of hooks.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rich Franklin is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Rick Franchlin and "No For Gay Jesus" circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
"No For Gay Jesus" and Rick Franchlin circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin circles around "No For Gay Jesus"
Rich Franklin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
"No For Gay Jesus" blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Yoel Romero's cheek! "No For Gay Jesus" stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Rick Franchlin is standing while "No For Gay Jesus" is on the ground on his back
Rick Franchlin launches a kick to "No For Gay Jesus"'s thigh
Loud pop!
Rick Franchlin is standing while "No For Gay Jesus" is on the ground on his back
Rick Franchlin launches a kick to "No For Gay Jesus"'s thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Rick Franchlin is standing while "No For Gay Jesus" is on the ground on his back
Rick Franchlin launches a kick to "No For Gay Jesus"'s thigh
Loud pop!
Rick Franchlin is standing while "No For Gay Jesus" is on the ground on his back
Rick Franchlin launches a kick to "No For Gay Jesus"'s thigh
Loud pop!
"No For Gay Jesus" hyper-extended his left leg
Rick Franchlin is standing while "No For Gay Jesus" is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin steps back and allows "No For Gay Jesus" to get back to his feet.
"No For Gay Jesus" climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Rick Franchlin seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Yoel Romero jumps back and jabs
Rick Franchlin only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Superb haymaker by Rick Franchlin
that lands on "No For Gay Jesus"'s face like a cannon ball!
"No For Gay Jesus"'s Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
"No For Gay Jesus" has a small cut in his Mouth
"No For Gay Jesus" and Rick Franchlin circle around the center of the cage.
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Yoel Romero jumps back and jabs
"No For Gay Jesus" seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
"No For Gay Jesus" grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Yoel Romero
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Rick Franchlin
"No For Gay Jesus" 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 "No For Gay Jesus"
Rich Franklin tries to open "No For Gay Jesus"'s guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rich Franklin. "No For Gay Jesus" is unable to cover himself now!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over "No For Gay Jesus"
Rick Franchlin is in closed guard... "No For Gay Jesus" tries to roll on the ground!
Rich Franklin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rick Franchlin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Rich Franklin on the ground
They could take their toll on "No For Gay Jesus".
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over "No For Gay Jesus"
"No For Gay Jesus" measures the resilience of Rick Franchlin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rick Franchlin blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over "No For Gay Jesus"
Yoel Romero has seen better days.
Yoel Romero launches a few punches to Rick Franchlin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rick Franchlin tries to cover his face,
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over "No For Gay Jesus"
Rich Franklin tries to pass Yoel Romero's guard...
Rich Franklin manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in half guard over "No For Gay Jesus"
Rick Franchlin tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Yoel Romero
Rich Franklin hovers above "No For Gay Jesus"
Good punches to "No For Gay Jesus"'s body.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Yoel Romero
Rick Franchlin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jason Herzog separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
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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Superb haymaker by Rick Franchlin
that lands on "No For Gay Jesus"'s face like a cannon ball!
"No For Gay Jesus"'s Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rich Franklin!
"No For Gay Jesus" is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
"No For Gay Jesus" stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Rich Franklin is coming in again!
"No For Gay Jesus" fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rick Franchlin sprawls and remains on his feet.
Rick Franchlin moves backwards and Yoel Romero is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Terrible one sided match... "No For Gay Jesus" was not ready to fight a fighter of Rich Franklin caliber.
"No For Gay Jesus" is holding Rich Franklin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin shows great balance while pushing away Yoel Romero
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rich Franklin tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Jason Herzog is asking "No For Gay Jesus" to defend himself! Jason Herzog jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for "No For Gay Jesus".
"No For Gay Jesus"'s Left cheek is beginning to swell
"No For Gay Jesus" has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Rich Franklin by TKO (Punches) at 1:47 Round 3
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 32/47 (68%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/16 (81%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 235 s
Statistics: Yoel Romero
Punches 8/14 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 17/20 (85%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 278 s
YOel tried to dominate Franklins soul, but failed hard.
Yoel Romero shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Rich Franklin comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Jason Herzog.
=========================================
Round 1
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Rick Franchlin and "No For Gay Jesus" move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero 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.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rick Franchlin goes down.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Rick Franchlin
Yoel Romero tries to pass to half guard...
Rich Franklin's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Rick Franchlin
Rick Franchlin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as "No For Gay Jesus" can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Yoel Romero throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rick Franchlin's face with those brutal elbows! Rick Franchlin needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Rick Franchlin's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Rick Franchlin
"No For Gay Jesus" tries to improve position.
Rick Franchlin adjusts and closes his guard.
"No For Gay Jesus" misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Rich Franklin who tries a hammer punch to "No For Gay Jesus"'s ribs.
That hit "No For Gay Jesus" who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Rick Franchlin
Rick Franchlin breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Rick Franchlin
"No For Gay Jesus" tries to improve position.
Rick Franchlin adjusts and closes his guard.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Rick Franchlin
Rick Franchlin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Jason Herzog 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Yoel Romero attempts a sweep single...
Rich Franklin was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Rich Franklin looks to counter!
Good front kick from Rick Franchlin!
Yoel Romero blocks
Rich Franklin throws a looping right hand...
That lands on "No For Gay Jesus"'s chin! That stops "No For Gay Jesus" in his tracks!
Rich Franklin and "No For Gay Jesus" engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
2:03 Round 1 and Rick Franchlin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
A right hand from Rich Franklin
makes "No For Gay Jesus" stumble back!
"No For Gay Jesus"'s Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Rick Franchlin studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Rich Franklin just won't stop and continues to rain punches
"No For Gay Jesus" quickly defends.
Poorly executed technique. Yoel Romero looks to counter!
Yoel Romero fires an unorthodox punch to Rick Franchlin's torso
that goes wide.
Rich Franklin fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
"No For Gay Jesus" blocks that. He made it look easy!
Rick Franchlin is holding Yoel Romero's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Yoel Romero loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Yoel Romero
"No For Gay Jesus" measures the resilience of Rick Franchlin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rick Franchlin's side.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Yoel Romero
"No For Gay Jesus" measures the resilience of Rick Franchlin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rick Franchlin's side.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Yoel Romero
"No For Gay Jesus" measures the resilience of Rick Franchlin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rick Franchlin's side.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Yoel Romero
Deep breaths from Yoel Romero who tries a hammer punch to Rick Franchlin's ribs.
That hit Rick Franchlin who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Yoel Romero
Rich Franklin doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Jason Herzog 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
"No For Gay Jesus" is holding Rich Franklin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin launches a few punches to "No For Gay Jesus"'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because "No For Gay Jesus" tries to cover his face,
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Yoel Romero moves to better his position on the ground...
Yoel Romero viciously slams hammer blows to Rick Franchlin's face!
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Rich Franklin
Rick Franchlin is moving on the ground...
"No For Gay Jesus" tries to counter Rick Franchlin's moves on the ground.
Rick Franchlin misses a step and Yoel Romero sees an opportunity to counter him!
Yoel Romero looks to mount Rich Franklin...
Rich Franklin takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Yoel Romero, but it's close.
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Round 2
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"No For Gay Jesus" and Rick Franchlin circle around the center of the cage.
Rick Franchlin moves backwards and Yoel Romero is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Yoel Romero jumps back and jabs
That one hits but "No For Gay Jesus" seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
There is a small laceration on Yoel Romero's Left cheek
Rich Franklin launches a rapid series of punches
taking "No For Gay Jesus" from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
"No For Gay Jesus" is holding Rich Franklin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin shows great balance while pushing away Yoel Romero
"No For Gay Jesus" clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Rick Franchlin goes to the body...
He punishes "No For Gay Jesus"'s ribs with a couple of hooks.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rich Franklin is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Rick Franchlin and "No For Gay Jesus" circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
"No For Gay Jesus" and Rick Franchlin circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin circles around "No For Gay Jesus"
Rich Franklin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
"No For Gay Jesus" blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Yoel Romero's cheek! "No For Gay Jesus" stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Rick Franchlin is standing while "No For Gay Jesus" is on the ground on his back
Rick Franchlin launches a kick to "No For Gay Jesus"'s thigh
Loud pop!
Rick Franchlin is standing while "No For Gay Jesus" is on the ground on his back
Rick Franchlin launches a kick to "No For Gay Jesus"'s thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Rick Franchlin is standing while "No For Gay Jesus" is on the ground on his back
Rick Franchlin launches a kick to "No For Gay Jesus"'s thigh
Loud pop!
Rick Franchlin is standing while "No For Gay Jesus" is on the ground on his back
Rick Franchlin launches a kick to "No For Gay Jesus"'s thigh
Loud pop!
"No For Gay Jesus" hyper-extended his left leg
Rick Franchlin is standing while "No For Gay Jesus" is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin steps back and allows "No For Gay Jesus" to get back to his feet.
"No For Gay Jesus" climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Rick Franchlin seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Yoel Romero jumps back and jabs
Rick Franchlin only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Superb haymaker by Rick Franchlin
that lands on "No For Gay Jesus"'s face like a cannon ball!
"No For Gay Jesus"'s Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
"No For Gay Jesus" has a small cut in his Mouth
"No For Gay Jesus" and Rick Franchlin circle around the center of the cage.
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Yoel Romero jumps back and jabs
"No For Gay Jesus" seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
"No For Gay Jesus" grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Yoel Romero
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Rick Franchlin
"No For Gay Jesus" 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 "No For Gay Jesus"
Rich Franklin tries to open "No For Gay Jesus"'s guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rich Franklin. "No For Gay Jesus" is unable to cover himself now!
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over "No For Gay Jesus"
Rick Franchlin is in closed guard... "No For Gay Jesus" tries to roll on the ground!
Rich Franklin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rick Franchlin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Rich Franklin on the ground
They could take their toll on "No For Gay Jesus".
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over "No For Gay Jesus"
"No For Gay Jesus" measures the resilience of Rick Franchlin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rick Franchlin blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over "No For Gay Jesus"
Yoel Romero has seen better days.
Yoel Romero launches a few punches to Rick Franchlin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rick Franchlin tries to cover his face,
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over "No For Gay Jesus"
Rich Franklin tries to pass Yoel Romero's guard...
Rich Franklin manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is in half guard over "No For Gay Jesus"
Rick Franchlin tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Yoel Romero
Rich Franklin hovers above "No For Gay Jesus"
Good punches to "No For Gay Jesus"'s body.
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Yoel Romero
Rick Franchlin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jason Herzog separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
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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Superb haymaker by Rick Franchlin
that lands on "No For Gay Jesus"'s face like a cannon ball!
"No For Gay Jesus"'s Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rich Franklin!
"No For Gay Jesus" is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
"No For Gay Jesus" stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Rich Franklin is coming in again!
"No For Gay Jesus" fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rick Franchlin sprawls and remains on his feet.
Rick Franchlin moves backwards and Yoel Romero is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Terrible one sided match... "No For Gay Jesus" was not ready to fight a fighter of Rich Franklin caliber.
"No For Gay Jesus" is holding Rich Franklin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rich Franklin shows great balance while pushing away Yoel Romero
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rich Franklin tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Jason Herzog is asking "No For Gay Jesus" to defend himself! Jason Herzog jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for "No For Gay Jesus".
"No For Gay Jesus"'s Left cheek is beginning to swell
"No For Gay Jesus" has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Rich Franklin by TKO (Punches) at 1:47 Round 3
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 32/47 (68%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/16 (81%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 235 s
Statistics: Yoel Romero
Punches 8/14 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 17/20 (85%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 278 s
YOel tried to dominate Franklins soul, but failed hard.
