Post by The Sandman on Jun 26, 2023 23:57:17 GMT -5
Lyoto Machida raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Rich Franklin glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Chinzo Machida's Brother is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
Rich Franklin comes with a 4 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mark Smith.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rich Franklin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Chinzo Machida's Brother blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Rich Franklin and Chinzo Machida's Brother engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
As the fight continues it seems that Lyoto Machida is taking the best of the fight.
Chinzo Machida's Brother launches a hook to the body
Bang! Rick Franchlin stops that one with his ribs!
Chinzo Machida's Brother leads with a punch
Rich Franklin evades but whiffs with a counter.
Rick Franchlin clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Chinzo Machida's Brother launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Rick Franchlin!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
1:20 Round 1 and Chinzo Machida's Brother is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Rick Franchlin.
Rick Franchlin showing excellent timing, blasts Lyoto Machida with a right hand.
Chinzo Machida's Brother steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Lyoto Machida steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Rick Franchlin throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Rick Franchlin goes to the body...
He punishes Chinzo Machida's Brother's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Chinzo Machida's Brother fires low kicks
punishing Rick Franchlin's legs repeatedly.
Rick Franchlin attempts a shoot
Lyoto Machida hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Rick Franchlin's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Nose
Chinzo Machida's Brother launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Rick Franchlin's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mark Smith saw it!
Mark Smith takes away one point from Lyoto Machida for eye poke.
Mark Smith allows Rick Franchlin time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Lyoto Machida is opening up on Rick Franchlin and raining down combinations!
Rick Franchlin's corner looks worried!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Rick Franchlin blocks and pushes his opponent.
Chinzo Machida's Brother misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brutal combination from Rich Franklin!
Chinzo Machida's Brother is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Chinzo Machida's Brother steps backwards away from Rich Franklin. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rick Franchlin steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Superb haymaker by Chinzo Machida's Brother
that lands on Rick Franchlin's face like a cannon ball!
Rich Franklin tries a hook to the body
but Chinzo Machida's Brother manages to dodge it
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
gets deflected.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Rich Franklin launches a rapid series of punches
taking Chinzo Machida's Brother from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Nice punches from Lyoto Machida.
Even nicer blocks from Rick Franchlin.
Rich Franklin and Chinzo Machida's Brother engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rick Franchlin has a small cut in his Left cheek
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Rich Franklin! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Rich Franklin is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Lyoto Machida and Rick Franchlin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Rich Franklin has to be confident that he won that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Rich Franklin.
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Round 2
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Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
that nearly tags Rick Franchlin.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Rick Franchlin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Rich Franklin is opening up on Chinzo Machida's Brother and raining down combinations!
Chinzo Machida's Brother doesn't look worried as he defends.
Chinzo Machida's Brother tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chinzo Machida's Brother launches a flurry of punches
Rick Franchlin slips out of danger.
Inside leg kick from Chinzo Machida's Brother
that lands on Rich Franklin's leg.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin and Chinzo Machida's Brother engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Not a desiderable position that Chinzo Machida's Brother is in now. Rich Franklin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chinzo Machida's Brother steps forward
Rick Franchlin feints.
Chinzo Machida's Brother tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rick Franchlin's chin
Chinzo Machida's Brother shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Chinzo Machida's Brother throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Lyoto Machida launches a body shot
Rick Franchlin evades.
Rick Franchlin clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lightning fast low kick from Chinzo Machida's Brother!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Some nice shots from Rich Franklin
miss their mark.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Rick Franchlin!
Rick Franchlin has a small cut in his Left eye
Rich Franklin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rick Franchlin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Rick Franchlin measures the resilience of Chinzo Machida's Brother's chin with an uppercut while Chinzo Machida's Brother lands some great crosses.
Chinzo Machida's Brother has a small cut in his Left eye
Rick Franchlin steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rich Franklin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rich Franklin seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Rich Franklin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rick Franchlin decides to launch some tentative punches
Chinzo Machida's Brother launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Rick Franchlin with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Chinzo Machida's Brother has a small cut in his Left eye
Rich Franklin seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rich Franklin!
Chinzo Machida's Brother ducks under...
As the fight continues it seems that Rich Franklin is taking the best of the fight.
Rich Franklin is a bloody mess!
Rich Franklin tries a hook to the body
but Chinzo Machida's Brother manages to dodge it
Chinzo Machida's Brother is trying to counter now!
Chinzo Machida's Brother launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Rick Franchlin!
Rick Franchlin doesn't stop bleeding.
Rick Franchlin steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
You can see Rick Franchlin's blood making stains in the mat.
The two exchange wildly
Rick Franchlin is connecting with a few punches
Superb haymaker by Chinzo Machida's Brother
that lands on Rick Franchlin's face like a cannon ball!
Chinzo Machida's Brother launches a hook to the body
Rich Franklin moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Good front kick from Chinzo Machida's Brother!
Rick Franchlin stumbles backwards after that one!
Middle kick from Chinzo Machida's Brother.
Rick Franchlin receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Chinzo Machida's Brother launches a furious low kick!
Rick Franchlin receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Chinzo Machida's Brother leads with a punch
Rich Franklin evades but whiffs with a counter.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Rich Franklin! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Rich Franklin is a bloody mess!
Rick Franchlin goes to the body...
He punishes Chinzo Machida's Brother's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Rich Franklin is a bloody mess!
Rick Franchlin steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rich Franklin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto Machida launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Rick Franchlin blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Rich Franklin's cheek! Rick Franchlin stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Rick Franchlin's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Mark Smith separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Chinzo Machida's Brother is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Chinzo Machida's Brother seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Rick Franchlin's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Right cheek
Rick Franchlin feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Chinzo Machida's Brother moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Rick Franchlin doesn't stop bleeding.
Good movement from Rick Franchlin
who is bobbing and weaving.
Rich Franklin tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Lyoto Machida's knows what to do here and blocks them
Rick Franchlin clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
An overhand right from Lyoto Machida that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Rick Franchlin's stops that one with his face! How is Rick Franchlin standing?!
Rick Franchlin seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rick Franchlin doesn't stop bleeding.
Rich Franklin and Chinzo Machida's Brother engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Rick Franchlin doesn't stop bleeding.
Rick Franchlin decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Rick Franchlin moves back and takes a deep breath.
Rich Franklin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto Machida throws a combo
Rick Franchlin punches back but nobody connects.
Lyoto Machida charges at Rick Franchlin throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Rick Franchlin is rocked!
Rick Franchlin looks to be in very good shape.
Rich Franklin fires an unorthodox punch to Chinzo Machida's Brother's torso
that goes wide.
Chinzo Machida's Brother wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Chinzo Machida's Brother moves forward and holds Rick Franchlin
Rich Franklin pushes away Chinzo Machida's Brother trying to keep the fight at striking range
Chinzo Machida's Brother doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rich Franklin
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto Machida pushes away Rick Franchlin trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rick Franchlin stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida circles to get the center of the cage
You can see Rick Franchlin's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto Machida chases Rick Franchlin and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Rick Franchlin steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Rich Franklin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chinzo Machida's Brother looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rich Franklin's punches
Rick Franchlin is on the receiving end of a great combo by Chinzo Machida's Brother.
Lyoto Machida closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A bad move from Rich Franklin
allows Chinzo Machida's Brother to land a solid head kick.
Mark Smith is asking Rick Franchlin to defend himself! Mark Smith jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Rick Franchlin.
Rick Franchlin has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Lyoto Machida by TKO (High kick) at 2:40 Round 3
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 43/71 (61%)
Kicks 17/18 (94%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 25/72 (35%)
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
Machida using that varied attack VERY effectively here, making Franklin look like a pin cushion. A PIN CUSHION FOR PUNCHES AND KICKS!!!
Rich Franklin glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Chinzo Machida's Brother is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
Rich Franklin comes with a 4 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mark Smith.
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Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rich Franklin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Chinzo Machida's Brother blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Rich Franklin and Chinzo Machida's Brother engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
As the fight continues it seems that Lyoto Machida is taking the best of the fight.
Chinzo Machida's Brother launches a hook to the body
Bang! Rick Franchlin stops that one with his ribs!
Chinzo Machida's Brother leads with a punch
Rich Franklin evades but whiffs with a counter.
Rick Franchlin clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Chinzo Machida's Brother launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Rick Franchlin!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
1:20 Round 1 and Chinzo Machida's Brother is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Rick Franchlin.
Rick Franchlin showing excellent timing, blasts Lyoto Machida with a right hand.
Chinzo Machida's Brother steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Lyoto Machida steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Rick Franchlin throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Rick Franchlin goes to the body...
He punishes Chinzo Machida's Brother's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Chinzo Machida's Brother fires low kicks
punishing Rick Franchlin's legs repeatedly.
Rick Franchlin attempts a shoot
Lyoto Machida hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Rick Franchlin's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Nose
Chinzo Machida's Brother launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Rick Franchlin's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mark Smith saw it!
Mark Smith takes away one point from Lyoto Machida for eye poke.
Mark Smith allows Rick Franchlin time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Lyoto Machida is opening up on Rick Franchlin and raining down combinations!
Rick Franchlin's corner looks worried!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Rick Franchlin blocks and pushes his opponent.
Chinzo Machida's Brother misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brutal combination from Rich Franklin!
Chinzo Machida's Brother is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Chinzo Machida's Brother steps backwards away from Rich Franklin. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rick Franchlin steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Superb haymaker by Chinzo Machida's Brother
that lands on Rick Franchlin's face like a cannon ball!
Rich Franklin tries a hook to the body
but Chinzo Machida's Brother manages to dodge it
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
gets deflected.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Rich Franklin launches a rapid series of punches
taking Chinzo Machida's Brother from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Nice punches from Lyoto Machida.
Even nicer blocks from Rick Franchlin.
Rich Franklin and Chinzo Machida's Brother engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rick Franchlin has a small cut in his Left cheek
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Rich Franklin! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Rich Franklin is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Lyoto Machida and Rick Franchlin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Rich Franklin has to be confident that he won that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Rich Franklin.
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Round 2
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Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
that nearly tags Rick Franchlin.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Rick Franchlin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Rich Franklin is opening up on Chinzo Machida's Brother and raining down combinations!
Chinzo Machida's Brother doesn't look worried as he defends.
Chinzo Machida's Brother tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chinzo Machida's Brother launches a flurry of punches
Rick Franchlin slips out of danger.
Inside leg kick from Chinzo Machida's Brother
that lands on Rich Franklin's leg.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin and Chinzo Machida's Brother engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Not a desiderable position that Chinzo Machida's Brother is in now. Rich Franklin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chinzo Machida's Brother steps forward
Rick Franchlin feints.
Chinzo Machida's Brother tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rick Franchlin's chin
Chinzo Machida's Brother shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Chinzo Machida's Brother throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Lyoto Machida launches a body shot
Rick Franchlin evades.
Rick Franchlin clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lightning fast low kick from Chinzo Machida's Brother!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Some nice shots from Rich Franklin
miss their mark.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Rick Franchlin!
Rick Franchlin has a small cut in his Left eye
Rich Franklin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rick Franchlin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Rick Franchlin measures the resilience of Chinzo Machida's Brother's chin with an uppercut while Chinzo Machida's Brother lands some great crosses.
Chinzo Machida's Brother has a small cut in his Left eye
Rick Franchlin steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rich Franklin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rich Franklin seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Rich Franklin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rick Franchlin decides to launch some tentative punches
Chinzo Machida's Brother launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Rick Franchlin with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Chinzo Machida's Brother has a small cut in his Left eye
Rich Franklin seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rich Franklin!
Chinzo Machida's Brother ducks under...
As the fight continues it seems that Rich Franklin is taking the best of the fight.
Rich Franklin is a bloody mess!
Rich Franklin tries a hook to the body
but Chinzo Machida's Brother manages to dodge it
Chinzo Machida's Brother is trying to counter now!
Chinzo Machida's Brother launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Rick Franchlin!
Rick Franchlin doesn't stop bleeding.
Rick Franchlin steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
You can see Rick Franchlin's blood making stains in the mat.
The two exchange wildly
Rick Franchlin is connecting with a few punches
Superb haymaker by Chinzo Machida's Brother
that lands on Rick Franchlin's face like a cannon ball!
Chinzo Machida's Brother launches a hook to the body
Rich Franklin moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Good front kick from Chinzo Machida's Brother!
Rick Franchlin stumbles backwards after that one!
Middle kick from Chinzo Machida's Brother.
Rick Franchlin receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Chinzo Machida's Brother launches a furious low kick!
Rick Franchlin receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Chinzo Machida's Brother leads with a punch
Rich Franklin evades but whiffs with a counter.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Rich Franklin! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Rich Franklin is a bloody mess!
Rick Franchlin goes to the body...
He punishes Chinzo Machida's Brother's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Rich Franklin is a bloody mess!
Rick Franchlin steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rich Franklin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto Machida launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Rick Franchlin blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Rich Franklin's cheek! Rick Franchlin stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Rick Franchlin's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Mark Smith separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Chinzo Machida's Brother is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Chinzo Machida's Brother seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Rick Franchlin's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Rich Franklin's Right cheek
Rick Franchlin feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Chinzo Machida's Brother moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Rick Franchlin doesn't stop bleeding.
Good movement from Rick Franchlin
who is bobbing and weaving.
Rich Franklin tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Lyoto Machida's knows what to do here and blocks them
Rick Franchlin clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
An overhand right from Lyoto Machida that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Rick Franchlin's stops that one with his face! How is Rick Franchlin standing?!
Rick Franchlin seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rick Franchlin doesn't stop bleeding.
Rich Franklin and Chinzo Machida's Brother engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Rick Franchlin doesn't stop bleeding.
Rick Franchlin decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Rick Franchlin moves back and takes a deep breath.
Rich Franklin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto Machida throws a combo
Rick Franchlin punches back but nobody connects.
Lyoto Machida charges at Rick Franchlin throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Rick Franchlin is rocked!
Rick Franchlin looks to be in very good shape.
Rich Franklin fires an unorthodox punch to Chinzo Machida's Brother's torso
that goes wide.
Chinzo Machida's Brother wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Chinzo Machida's Brother moves forward and holds Rick Franchlin
Rich Franklin pushes away Chinzo Machida's Brother trying to keep the fight at striking range
Chinzo Machida's Brother doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rich Franklin
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto Machida pushes away Rick Franchlin trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rick Franchlin stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida circles to get the center of the cage
You can see Rick Franchlin's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto Machida chases Rick Franchlin and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Rick Franchlin steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Rich Franklin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chinzo Machida's Brother looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rich Franklin's punches
Rick Franchlin is on the receiving end of a great combo by Chinzo Machida's Brother.
Lyoto Machida closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A bad move from Rich Franklin
allows Chinzo Machida's Brother to land a solid head kick.
Mark Smith is asking Rick Franchlin to defend himself! Mark Smith jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Rick Franchlin.
Rick Franchlin has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Lyoto Machida by TKO (High kick) at 2:40 Round 3
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 43/71 (61%)
Kicks 17/18 (94%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 25/72 (35%)
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
Machida using that varied attack VERY effectively here, making Franklin look like a pin cushion. A PIN CUSHION FOR PUNCHES AND KICKS!!!
