Post by The Sandman on May 4, 2023 20:17:43 GMT -5
Wanderlei Silva looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Rich Franklin looks very relaxed.
Wanderlei Silva has fight Rich Franklin 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Some nice shots from Wanderlei Silva
miss their mark.
The Spider looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rich Franklin's punches
The Spider is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rick Franchlin.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin launches a body shot
The Spider evades.
Rick Franchlin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rick Franchlin feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Chin
Brutal combination from Rich Franklin!
The Spider is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The Spider has a small cut in his Chin
The Spider seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Pulverizing punch to The Spider's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The Spider's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Rick Franchlin launches a kick
The Spider checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
An overhand right from Rich Franklin that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! The Spider's stops that one with his face! How is The Spider standing?!
The Spider's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Nose
Rick Franchlin feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The Spider's Chin is beginning to swell
The Spider has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left The Spider staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
The Spider showing excellent timing, blasts Rich Franklin with a right hand.
Rick Franchlin steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The Spider misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rich Franklin throws a looping left hand...
That lands on The Spider's chin! That stops The Spider in his tracks!
The Spider crumples to the mat and Rick Franchlin moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
The Spider's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Spider has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (Punch) at 1:40 Round 1
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 0/7 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 12/13 (92%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Insta-death, after them power-upgrades. I think Wanderlei is something like, 0-3 since becoming #1 Contender and not taking his title opportunity.
Rich Franklin looks very relaxed.
Wanderlei Silva has fight Rich Franklin 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Some nice shots from Wanderlei Silva
miss their mark.
The Spider looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rich Franklin's punches
The Spider is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rick Franchlin.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin launches a body shot
The Spider evades.
Rick Franchlin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rick Franchlin feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Chin
Brutal combination from Rich Franklin!
The Spider is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The Spider has a small cut in his Chin
The Spider seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Pulverizing punch to The Spider's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The Spider's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Rick Franchlin launches a kick
The Spider checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
An overhand right from Rich Franklin that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! The Spider's stops that one with his face! How is The Spider standing?!
The Spider's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Nose
Rick Franchlin feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The Spider's Chin is beginning to swell
The Spider has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left The Spider staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
The Spider showing excellent timing, blasts Rich Franklin with a right hand.
Rick Franchlin steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The Spider misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rich Franklin throws a looping left hand...
That lands on The Spider's chin! That stops The Spider in his tracks!
The Spider crumples to the mat and Rick Franchlin moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
The Spider's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Spider has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (Punch) at 1:40 Round 1
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 0/7 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 12/13 (92%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Insta-death, after them power-upgrades. I think Wanderlei is something like, 0-3 since becoming #1 Contender and not taking his title opportunity.
