Post by The Sandman on Sept 28, 2023 22:55:51 GMT -5
Shogun Rua glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by Rick Franchlin while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Shogun Rua 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.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Incredible haymaker from Rich Franklin!
You can see Shogun Rua's head being snapped backwards!
Shotgun's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua throws a combo
Rich Franklin ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Shotgun swings again, only to get countered once more! Shotgun is looking bad here!
Shotgun's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rick Franchlin looks to be in very good shape.
An overhand right from Rich Franklin that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Shotgun's stops that one with his face! How is Shotgun standing?!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Nice punches from Shogun Rua.
Rick Franchlin staggers backwards. Shotgun wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Rick Franchlin's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Nice low kick from Shotgun
but Rich Franklin stops it.
Rich Franklin's mind is definitely in the fight, Shotgun just got nailed! Rich Franklin saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Shotgun is going to have a headache after this one.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua tries a middle kick
Rick Franchlin blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Rick Franchlin moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Rick Franchlin leads with a punch
Shogun Rua evades but whiffs with a counter.
Rick Franchlin is trying to counter now!
Rick Franchlin fires low kicks
punishing Shotgun's legs repeatedly.
Shotgun goes to the body...
his punches graze Rick Franchlin's arm.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Rick Franchlin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Rich Franklin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shotgun blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Rick Franchlin clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shotgun begins to launch a barrage of punches over Rick Franchlin
Rich Franklin is smart enough to duck backwards
Rick Franchlin decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Rick Franchlin moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Rich Franklin
that forces Shotgun to try and defend better.
Crisp uppercut by Rick Franchlin followed by a hard jab
Shotgun deflects the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shotgun moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Rick Franchlin's thigh!
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Rich Franklin jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rick Franchlin seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shogun Rua moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Shotgun 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 Shotgun.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Shogun Rua shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rich Franklin sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Shotgun steps backwards away from Rich Franklin. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shotgun fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rick Franchlin sprawls and remains on his feet.
Shotgun clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Solid low kick from Rich Franklin.
Shotgun deflects it.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Rich Franklin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Shotgun steps backwards away from Rich Franklin. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rick Franchlin fires low kicks
punishing Shotgun's legs repeatedly.
Shotgun hyper-extended his left leg
Brutal combination from Shogun Rua!
Rick Franchlin is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Rich Franklin paws at Shotgun.
Shotgun swings ineffectively.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Rich Franklin charges at Shotgun throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Shotgun is rocked!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A bunch of leg kicks from Rich Franklin
are bothering his opponent.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
A solid combination from Rich Franklin
connects with Shotgun.
Shotgun's Chin is beginning to swell
Rick Franchlin goes to the body...
He punishes Shotgun's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Rick Franchlin goes to the body...
He punishes Shotgun's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to Shotgun's mid-section, he seems hurt
Shogun Rua launches a body shot
Rick Franchlin dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Shotgun looks to be in very good shape.
Shogun Rua launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Rick Franchlin blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Rick Franchlin showing excellent timing, blasts Shogun Rua with a right hand.
Great hook by Rich Franklin! Shogun Rua is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Shotgun has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Rick Franchlin is standing while Shotgun is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin steps back and allows Shotgun to get back to his feet.
Shogun Rua is on his feet again.
Shotgun wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Rich Franklin pushes away Shotgun trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shotgun stumbles backwards and Rich Franklin circles to get the center of the cage
Solid kick to the leg from Shogun Rua
Rick Franchlin checks it.
Brutal combination from Rich Franklin!
Shotgun is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Shotgun's Chin is beginning to swell
Rick Franchlin tries to grapple
He puts Shotgun in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Shogun Rua pushes away Rick Franchlin trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rick Franchlin doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shogun Rua
Rick Franchlin is trying to counter now!
Rich Franklin pushes away Shotgun trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shotgun stumbles backwards and Rich Franklin circles to get the center of the cage
Incredible haymaker from Shogun Rua!
It misses by a mile.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Rich Franklin's mind is definitely in the fight, Shotgun just got nailed! Rich Franklin saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Shotgun is going to have a headache after this one.
Shotgun's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Chin
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Rick Franchlin!
Some big punches are landing!
Shotgun has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Rick Franchlin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rick Franchlin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shogun Rua's punches
Shotgun is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rick Franchlin.
Rick Franchlin steps backwards away from Shogun Rua. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Rick Franchlin steps backwards away from Shogun Rua. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
You can see Shotgun's blood making stains in the mat.
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Shogun Rua jumps back and jabs
Shotgun seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Crisp uppercut by Shotgun followed by a hard jab
Rich Franklin stumbles back.
Rick Franchlin's Right eye is beginning to swell
Rick Franchlin has a small cut in his Right eye
You can see Shotgun's blood making stains in the mat.
Rick Franchlin moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
You can see Shotgun's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun Rua takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rick Franchlin moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Rich Franklin launches a rapid series of punches
taking Shotgun from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Shotgun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Shotgun moves forward looking for some action
Rich Franklin doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rich Franklin and Shotgun engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rich Franklin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Shogun Rua.
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Round 3
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Brutal combination from Shogun Rua!
Rick Franchlin moves aside and dodges.
Shotgun clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Rick Franchlin fires low kicks
punishing Shotgun's legs repeatedly.
Shotgun hyper-extended his left leg
Shogun Rua seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rich Franklin!
Rick Franchlin launches a kick
Shotgun checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
You can see Shotgun's blood making stains in the mat.
Rick Franchlin decides to launch some tentative punches
Rich Franklin takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Rick Franchlin moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
0:50 Round 3 and Rick Franchlin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rick Franchlin throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Chin
Nice punch by Rich Franklin
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Rich Franklin spins around suddenly...
Shogun Rua ducks under and that just passes over his head.
Shotgun doesn't stop bleeding.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Rick Franchlin.
Rick Franchlin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rick Franchlin begins to launch a barrage of punches over Shotgun
this is getting worse and worse for Shotgun
Shotgun's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rich Franklin!
You can see Shotgun's blood making stains in the mat.
Rick Franchlin dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Shotgun from the ground!
Shotgun has a small cut in his Left cheek
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left Shotgun staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
Shogun Rua just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rick Franchlin quickly defends.
Rich Franklin is opening up on Shotgun and raining down combinations!
Shotgun's corner looks worried!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shovel hook by Shogun Rua
goes nowhere.
Shotgun misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rick Franchlin launches a furious low kick!
Shotgun receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Shotgun hyper-extended his leg
Shogun Rua seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rich Franklin!
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Superb haymaker by Rick Franchlin
that lands on Shotgun's face like a cannon ball!
Shotgun's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Mouth
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin tries a hook to the body
and hits Shotgun ribs hard
Rich Franklin has found an opening in the defense of Shotgun, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Shotgun is wobbling!
Rich Franklin landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Shotgun is down! Shotgun has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Rich Franklin!
Shotgun has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (Uppercut) at 2:50 Round 3
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 19/56 (34%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 630
Time on the ground 13 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 67/90 (74%)
Kicks 13/14 (93%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 10918,13
Time on the ground 0 s
Rua tried so hard, and he is so tough, but Franklin just beat him down, down, down, straight to the South damned pole. (reminder, average KO is about 2000-4000 damage)
Ferocious staredown by Rick Franchlin while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Shogun Rua 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.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Incredible haymaker from Rich Franklin!
You can see Shogun Rua's head being snapped backwards!
Shotgun's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua throws a combo
Rich Franklin ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Shotgun swings again, only to get countered once more! Shotgun is looking bad here!
Shotgun's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rick Franchlin looks to be in very good shape.
An overhand right from Rich Franklin that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Shotgun's stops that one with his face! How is Shotgun standing?!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Nice punches from Shogun Rua.
Rick Franchlin staggers backwards. Shotgun wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Rick Franchlin's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Nice low kick from Shotgun
but Rich Franklin stops it.
Rich Franklin's mind is definitely in the fight, Shotgun just got nailed! Rich Franklin saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Shotgun is going to have a headache after this one.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua tries a middle kick
Rick Franchlin blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Rick Franchlin moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Rick Franchlin leads with a punch
Shogun Rua evades but whiffs with a counter.
Rick Franchlin is trying to counter now!
Rick Franchlin fires low kicks
punishing Shotgun's legs repeatedly.
Shotgun goes to the body...
his punches graze Rick Franchlin's arm.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Rick Franchlin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Rich Franklin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shotgun blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Rick Franchlin clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shotgun begins to launch a barrage of punches over Rick Franchlin
Rich Franklin is smart enough to duck backwards
Rick Franchlin decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Rick Franchlin moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Rich Franklin
that forces Shotgun to try and defend better.
Crisp uppercut by Rick Franchlin followed by a hard jab
Shotgun deflects the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shotgun moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Rick Franchlin's thigh!
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Rich Franklin jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rick Franchlin seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shogun Rua moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Shotgun 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 Shotgun.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Shogun Rua shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rich Franklin sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Shotgun steps backwards away from Rich Franklin. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shotgun fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rick Franchlin sprawls and remains on his feet.
Shotgun clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Solid low kick from Rich Franklin.
Shotgun deflects it.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Rich Franklin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Shotgun steps backwards away from Rich Franklin. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rick Franchlin fires low kicks
punishing Shotgun's legs repeatedly.
Shotgun hyper-extended his left leg
Brutal combination from Shogun Rua!
Rick Franchlin is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Rich Franklin paws at Shotgun.
Shotgun swings ineffectively.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Rich Franklin charges at Shotgun throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Shotgun is rocked!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A bunch of leg kicks from Rich Franklin
are bothering his opponent.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
A solid combination from Rich Franklin
connects with Shotgun.
Shotgun's Chin is beginning to swell
Rick Franchlin goes to the body...
He punishes Shotgun's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Rick Franchlin goes to the body...
He punishes Shotgun's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to Shotgun's mid-section, he seems hurt
Shogun Rua launches a body shot
Rick Franchlin dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Shotgun looks to be in very good shape.
Shogun Rua launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Rick Franchlin blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Rich Franklin tries to take advantage...
Rick Franchlin showing excellent timing, blasts Shogun Rua with a right hand.
Great hook by Rich Franklin! Shogun Rua is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Shotgun has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Rick Franchlin is standing while Shotgun is on the ground on his back
Rich Franklin steps back and allows Shotgun to get back to his feet.
Shogun Rua is on his feet again.
Shotgun wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Rich Franklin pushes away Shotgun trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shotgun stumbles backwards and Rich Franklin circles to get the center of the cage
Solid kick to the leg from Shogun Rua
Rick Franchlin checks it.
Brutal combination from Rich Franklin!
Shotgun is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Shotgun's Chin is beginning to swell
Rick Franchlin tries to grapple
He puts Shotgun in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Shogun Rua pushes away Rick Franchlin trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rick Franchlin doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shogun Rua
Rick Franchlin is trying to counter now!
Rich Franklin pushes away Shotgun trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shotgun stumbles backwards and Rich Franklin circles to get the center of the cage
Incredible haymaker from Shogun Rua!
It misses by a mile.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Rich Franklin is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Rich Franklin's mind is definitely in the fight, Shotgun just got nailed! Rich Franklin saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Shotgun is going to have a headache after this one.
Shotgun's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Chin
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Rick Franchlin!
Some big punches are landing!
Shotgun has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Rick Franchlin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rick Franchlin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shogun Rua's punches
Shotgun is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rick Franchlin.
Rick Franchlin steps backwards away from Shogun Rua. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Rick Franchlin steps backwards away from Shogun Rua. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
You can see Shotgun's blood making stains in the mat.
Rich Franklin goes with a looping right hand while Shogun Rua jumps back and jabs
Shotgun seems staggered and Rich Franklin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Crisp uppercut by Shotgun followed by a hard jab
Rich Franklin stumbles back.
Rick Franchlin's Right eye is beginning to swell
Rick Franchlin has a small cut in his Right eye
You can see Shotgun's blood making stains in the mat.
Rick Franchlin moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
You can see Shotgun's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun Rua takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rick Franchlin moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Rich Franklin launches a rapid series of punches
taking Shotgun from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Shotgun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Shotgun moves forward looking for some action
Rich Franklin doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rich Franklin and Shotgun engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rich Franklin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Shogun Rua.
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Round 3
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Brutal combination from Shogun Rua!
Rick Franchlin moves aside and dodges.
Shotgun clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Rick Franchlin fires low kicks
punishing Shotgun's legs repeatedly.
Shotgun hyper-extended his left leg
Shogun Rua seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rich Franklin!
Rick Franchlin launches a kick
Shotgun checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
You can see Shotgun's blood making stains in the mat.
Rick Franchlin decides to launch some tentative punches
Rich Franklin takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Rick Franchlin moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
0:50 Round 3 and Rick Franchlin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rick Franchlin throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Chin
Nice punch by Rich Franklin
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Rich Franklin spins around suddenly...
Shogun Rua ducks under and that just passes over his head.
Shotgun doesn't stop bleeding.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Rick Franchlin.
Rick Franchlin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rick Franchlin begins to launch a barrage of punches over Shotgun
this is getting worse and worse for Shotgun
Shotgun's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rich Franklin!
You can see Shotgun's blood making stains in the mat.
Rick Franchlin dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Shotgun from the ground!
Shotgun has a small cut in his Left cheek
That punishment by Rich Franklin has left Shotgun staggered! Rich Franklin should try push forward now and finish this!
Shogun Rua just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rick Franchlin quickly defends.
Rich Franklin is opening up on Shotgun and raining down combinations!
Shotgun's corner looks worried!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shovel hook by Shogun Rua
goes nowhere.
Shotgun misses a step and Rich Franklin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rick Franchlin launches a furious low kick!
Shotgun receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Shotgun hyper-extended his leg
Shogun Rua seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rich Franklin!
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Superb haymaker by Rick Franchlin
that lands on Shotgun's face like a cannon ball!
Shotgun's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Mouth
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Rich Franklin tries a hook to the body
and hits Shotgun ribs hard
Rich Franklin has found an opening in the defense of Shotgun, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Shotgun is wobbling!
Rich Franklin landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Shotgun is down! Shotgun has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Rich Franklin!
Shotgun has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (Uppercut) at 2:50 Round 3
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 19/56 (34%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 630
Time on the ground 13 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 67/90 (74%)
Kicks 13/14 (93%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 10918,13
Time on the ground 0 s
Rua tried so hard, and he is so tough, but Franklin just beat him down, down, down, straight to the South damned pole. (reminder, average KO is about 2000-4000 damage)
