Post by The Sandman on May 5, 2021 23:05:37 GMT -5
Rich Franklin! Rich Franklin! This is what the people are chanting here.
Frank Shamrock looks very relaxed.
Rich Franklin glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Rich Franklin comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Some nice shots from Rich Franklin
that stun Ken Shamrock's Brother.
Franklin throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Franklin goes to the body...
He punishes Ken Shamrock's Brother's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Ken Shamrock's Brother and Franklin circle around the center of the cage.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Franklin won't budge, forcing Ken Shamrock's Brother to pull guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Good looking punches from Rich Franklin on the ground
They could take their toll on Ken Shamrock's Brother.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Ken Shamrock's Brother is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Body shots by Rich Franklin
Solid blows to Ken Shamrock's Brother's abdomen.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Franklin tries to escape from the closed guard
Franklin succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Franklin moves on the ground
Rich Franklin moves to side mount
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to move on the ground and shows Rich Franklin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Ken Shamrock's Brother's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Rich Franklin looks to pass to mount...
Franklin slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for 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...
Frank Shamrock gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Franklin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Shamrock
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Rich Franklin tries to open Ken Shamrock's Brother's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rich Franklin. Ken Shamrock's Brother is unable to cover himself now!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Franklin is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Rich Franklin in his guard...
Rich Franklin rolls him over and takes his back!
Franklin is in rear mount over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Franklin tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Ken Shamrock's Brother! Franklin has one hook in and keeps working!
Franklin is in rear mount over Ken Shamrock's Brother with one hook in
Franklin has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Ken Shamrock's Brother.
Nicely done! Franklin now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Franklin is in rear mount over Ken Shamrock's Brother with two hooks in
Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to move on the ground and shows Rich Franklin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Ken Shamrock's Brother's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Franklin is in rear mount over Ken Shamrock's Brother with two hooks in
Ken Shamrock's Brother has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Ken Shamrock's Brother is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Franklin is in rear mount over Ken Shamrock's Brother with two hooks in
Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to move on the ground and shows Rich Franklin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Ken Shamrock's Brother's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Franklin is in rear mount over Ken Shamrock's Brother with two hooks in
Nice beating Rich Franklin has received.
Franklin tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Ken Shamrock's Brother!
Franklin has one of his arm over Frank Shamrock's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Franklin is in rear mount over Ken Shamrock's Brother with two hooks in
Franklin is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Ken Shamrock's Brother, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Franklin moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Franklin is in rear mount over Ken Shamrock's Brother with two hooks in
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Franklin's moves.
Franklin is in rear mount over Ken Shamrock's Brother with two hooks in
Ken Shamrock's Brother has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Ken Shamrock's Brother is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Ken Shamrock's Brother clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Rich Franklin aggressively and repeatedly punches Ken Shamrock's Brother.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Franklin is in rear mount over Ken Shamrock's Brother with two hooks in
Rich Franklin aggressively and repeatedly punches Ken Shamrock's Brother.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Franklin is in rear mount over Ken Shamrock's Brother with two hooks in
Good looking punches from Rich Franklin on the ground
They could take their toll on Ken Shamrock's Brother.
Ken Shamrock's Brother's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ken Shamrock's Brother throws a lazy kick
Franklin dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
An overhand right from Rich Franklin that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Ken Shamrock's Brother's stops that one with his face! How is Ken Shamrock's Brother standing?!
Rich Franklin has found an opening in the defense of Ken Shamrock's Brother, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Ken Shamrock's Brother is wobbling!
Ken Shamrock's Brother hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Rich Franklin has left Ken Shamrock's Brother unconscious on the mat!
Ken Shamrock's Brother's Chin is beginning to swell
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (Uppercut) at 0:49 Round 2
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 225 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 11/11 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 27/31 (87%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 225 s
Franklin Shamrock got his arse kicked by Sham Franklin pretty good here.
Frank Shamrock looks very relaxed.
Rich Franklin glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Rich Franklin comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Some nice shots from Rich Franklin
that stun Ken Shamrock's Brother.
Franklin throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Franklin goes to the body...
He punishes Ken Shamrock's Brother's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Ken Shamrock's Brother and Franklin circle around the center of the cage.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Franklin won't budge, forcing Ken Shamrock's Brother to pull guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Good looking punches from Rich Franklin on the ground
They could take their toll on Ken Shamrock's Brother.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Ken Shamrock's Brother is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Body shots by Rich Franklin
Solid blows to Ken Shamrock's Brother's abdomen.
Rich Franklin is in closed guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Franklin tries to escape from the closed guard
Franklin succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Rich Franklin is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Franklin moves on the ground
Rich Franklin moves to side mount
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to move on the ground and shows Rich Franklin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Ken Shamrock's Brother's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rich Franklin is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Rich Franklin looks to pass to mount...
Franklin slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for 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...
Frank Shamrock gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Franklin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Shamrock
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Rich Franklin tries to open Ken Shamrock's Brother's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rich Franklin. Ken Shamrock's Brother is unable to cover himself now!
Rich Franklin is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Franklin is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Rich Franklin in his guard...
Rich Franklin rolls him over and takes his back!
Franklin is in rear mount over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Franklin tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Ken Shamrock's Brother! Franklin has one hook in and keeps working!
Franklin is in rear mount over Ken Shamrock's Brother with one hook in
Franklin has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Ken Shamrock's Brother.
Nicely done! Franklin now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Franklin is in rear mount over Ken Shamrock's Brother with two hooks in
Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to move on the ground and shows Rich Franklin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Ken Shamrock's Brother's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Franklin is in rear mount over Ken Shamrock's Brother with two hooks in
Ken Shamrock's Brother has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Ken Shamrock's Brother is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Franklin is in rear mount over Ken Shamrock's Brother with two hooks in
Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to move on the ground and shows Rich Franklin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Ken Shamrock's Brother's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Franklin is in rear mount over Ken Shamrock's Brother with two hooks in
Nice beating Rich Franklin has received.
Franklin tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Ken Shamrock's Brother!
Franklin has one of his arm over Frank Shamrock's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Franklin is in rear mount over Ken Shamrock's Brother with two hooks in
Franklin is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Ken Shamrock's Brother, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Franklin moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Franklin is in rear mount over Ken Shamrock's Brother with two hooks in
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Franklin's moves.
Franklin is in rear mount over Ken Shamrock's Brother with two hooks in
Ken Shamrock's Brother has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Ken Shamrock's Brother is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Ken Shamrock's Brother clumsily fails here and it's time for Rich Franklin to fight back!
Rich Franklin aggressively and repeatedly punches Ken Shamrock's Brother.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Franklin is in rear mount over Ken Shamrock's Brother with two hooks in
Rich Franklin aggressively and repeatedly punches Ken Shamrock's Brother.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Franklin is in rear mount over Ken Shamrock's Brother with two hooks in
Good looking punches from Rich Franklin on the ground
They could take their toll on Ken Shamrock's Brother.
Ken Shamrock's Brother's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ken Shamrock's Brother throws a lazy kick
Franklin dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
An overhand right from Rich Franklin that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Ken Shamrock's Brother's stops that one with his face! How is Ken Shamrock's Brother standing?!
Rich Franklin has found an opening in the defense of Ken Shamrock's Brother, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Ken Shamrock's Brother is wobbling!
Ken Shamrock's Brother hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Rich Franklin has left Ken Shamrock's Brother unconscious on the mat!
Ken Shamrock's Brother's Chin is beginning to swell
Winner is Rich Franklin by KO (Uppercut) at 0:49 Round 2
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 225 s
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 11/11 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 27/31 (87%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 225 s
Franklin Shamrock got his arse kicked by Sham Franklin pretty good here.
