Post by The Sandman on Nov 9, 2021 17:22:33 GMT -5
Franklin enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Rich Franklin looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Chuck Liddell is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Franklin and The Iceman move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Chuck Liddell closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The Iceman launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Chuck Liddell circles around Franklin
The Iceman showing excellent timing, blasts Rich Franklin with a right hand.
Great hook by Chuck Liddell! Rich Franklin is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The Iceman is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Chuck Liddell creates space and allows Rich Franklin to stand up.
Franklin climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
The Iceman feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Franklin's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rich Franklin seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chuck Liddell!
The Iceman launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Franklin's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Rich Franklin seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chuck Liddell!
Chuck Liddell tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Franklin's face
Chuck Liddell landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Franklin is down! Franklin has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Chuck Liddell!
Winner is Chuck Liddell by KO (Punch) at 1:10 Round 1
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 0/0 (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 7 s
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Seems more accurate to how this fight would play out with both guys in their absolute primes. The Chuck-Franklin fight we saw in UFC was not that. Still entertaining though. But not this.
Rich Franklin looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Chuck Liddell is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Franklin and The Iceman move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Chuck Liddell closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The Iceman launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Chuck Liddell circles around Franklin
The Iceman showing excellent timing, blasts Rich Franklin with a right hand.
Great hook by Chuck Liddell! Rich Franklin is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The Iceman is standing while Franklin is on the ground on his back
Chuck Liddell creates space and allows Rich Franklin to stand up.
Franklin climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
The Iceman feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Franklin's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rich Franklin seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chuck Liddell!
The Iceman launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Franklin's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Rich Franklin seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chuck Liddell!
Chuck Liddell tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Franklin's face
Chuck Liddell landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Franklin is down! Franklin has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Chuck Liddell!
Winner is Chuck Liddell by KO (Punch) at 1:10 Round 1
Statistics: Rich Franklin
Punches 0/0 (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 7 s
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Seems more accurate to how this fight would play out with both guys in their absolute primes. The Chuck-Franklin fight we saw in UFC was not that. Still entertaining though. But not this.
