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UFC 103 live updates from Dallas: Rich Franklin vs. Vitor Belfort
DALLAS - The Dayton Daily News is on scene for tonight’s UFC 103 event at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Tonight’s event features a main event of former UFC middleweight champion and West Chester Twp. resident Rich Franklin (27-4) vs. fellow ex-champ Vitor Belfort (18-8) at a catch-weight of 195 pounds.
The 13-fight lineup includes six un-aired preliminary cards (6:20 p.m.), two fights on Spike TV (9 p.m.) and then the night’s five-fight lineup on pay-per-view (10 p.m.).
Refresh often; live updates will be posted throughout the evening.
Rob Emerson (10-8) vs. Rafael dos Anjos (12-4)
RESULT: Rob Emerson used an effective sprawl to avoid much of his opponent’s ground game, but Rafael dos Anjos slowed the former cast member of “The Ultimate Fighter 5” with a series of devastating inside leg kicks to slow his opponent and score some late-fight takedowns. Although a lot closer than the judges’ scores would indicated, dos Anjos picked up the unanimous-decision victory with shutout scores of 30-27 on all three cards. Rafael Dos Anjos def. Rob Emerson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Igor Pokrajac (21-6) vs. Vladimir Matyushenko (22-5)
RESULT: After the UFC struck a deal with Affliction Entertainment and picked up most of the company’s roster of fighters back in July, Vladimir Matyushenko returned to the UFC for the first time in six years. Although the fight did little to please the Dallas crowd, the “Janitor” won all three rounds and topped Igor Pokrajac, a sparring partner of co-main-event fighter Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic, via unanimous decision. Vladimir Matyushenko def. Igor Pokrajac via unanimous decision (30-27, 20-27, 30-27)
Jason Brilz (17-1-1) vs. Eliot Marshall (7-2)
RESULT: After two fairly lackluster bouts before it, Jason Brilz vs. Eliot Marshall did little to re-energize the crowd with a sloppy and slow-paced stand-up affair. In an indication of just how difficult the light-heavyweight bout was to score, each fighter earned the shutout victory on one judge’s card. Eliot Marshall def. Jason Brilz via split decision (30-28, 27-30, 30-27)
Brian Foster (12-4) vs. Rick Story (8-3)
RESULT: The night’s first crowd-pleaser came via courtesy of Brian Foster and Rick Story, who kept a frantic pace throughout the first round of their lightweight bout. Despite suffering an apparent broken nose in that round, Story took control in the second, scored a takedown and locked in a fight-ending choke. Rick Story def. Brian Foster via submission (arm-triangle choke) - Round 1, 1:09
Rafaello Oliveira (9-1) vs. Nick Lentz (19-3-1)
RESULT: After a close first round, Nick Lentz took control in the second and used a steady mix of stand-up and ground fighting to wear down fellow UFC newcomer Rafaello Oliveira. Lentz, who entered the UFC as a replacement for injured Dan Lauzon, fired off a variety of submission attempts but ultimately suffered for the decision win, which pushed his current win streak to seven. Nick Lentz def. Rafaello Oliveira via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Steve Lopez (12-2) vs. Jim Miller (15-2)
RESULT: Steve Lopez’s only reprieve from Jim Miller’s five-minute-plus offensive onslaught came in the form of a dislocated shoulder. Miller, now 4-1 in the UFC’s deep 155-pound division, battered the lightweight UFC newcomer with big blows, including a body kick that stunned Lopez late in the first round. But when Lopez tried to counter with a left jab early in the second round, his shoulder popped out of place and forced a TKO stoppage due to the injury. Jim Miller def. Steve Lopez via TKO (injury) - Round 2, 0:48
Tomasz Drwal (17-2) vs. Drew McFedries (8-6)
RESULT: After moving from light heavyweight down to middleweight, Tomasz Drwal showed no ill signs from the drop and easily handled Drew McFedries in the opening bout on Spike TV. Drwal did damage late in the first round and locked in a choke that was spoiled by the bell. But after forcing the fight to the mat early in the second round, he finally forced the tap-out. Tomasz Drwal def. Drew McFedries via submission (rear-naked choke) - Round 2, 1:03
Cole Miller (15-3) vs. Efrain Escudero (12-0)
RESULT: Despite dealing with a significant height and reach disadvantage, Efrain Escudero, the lightweight winner of “The Ultimate Fighter 8,” avoided Cole Miller’s dangerous ground game and ultimately connected on a brutal combination of punches late in the first round. The knockout victory pushes the rising prospect’s record to a perfect 13-0. Efrain Escudero def. Cole Miller via TKO (punches) - Round 1, 3:36
Hermes Franca (20-8) vs. Tyson Griffin (14-2)
RESULT: While no doubt an exciting fighter who’s posted an unbelievable five Fight of the Night award performances in just five career UFC fights, Tyson Griffin was often criticized as a non-finisher. However, behind the power of a straight right that dropped his opponent, Griffin laid out former top UFC lightweight contender Hermes Franca and delivered additional blows to force a TKO stoppage in the second round of their PPV opener. Tyson Griffin def. Hermes Franca via knockout (punches) - Round 2, 3:26
Frank Trigg (19-7) vs. Josh Koscheck (15-4)
RESULT: In a matchup of former collegiate wrestling standouts, Edinboro University’s former NCAA Division I national champion and four-time All-American Josh Koscheck popped University of Oklahoma All-American Frank Trigg with a right hand that sent the fighter to the mat. Koscheck followed with additional blows to force the swift TKO stoppage over Trigg, who was fighting in the UFC for the first time since 2005. Josh Koscheck def. Frank Trigg via TKO (punches) - Round 1, 1:25
Paul Daley (22-8-2) vs. Martin Kampmann (15-3)
RESULT: MMA veteran Paul Daley has competed in most of the world’s top promotions, and he didn’t disappoint in his long-awaited UFC debut. The British fighter popped and dazed top welterweight contender Martin Kampmann with a big left hand midway through the first round. Kampmann ate an additional dozen shots, and though he remained standing, he was clearly out on his feet, which forced the referee to rightfully stop the fight. Paul Daley def. Martin Kampmann via TKO (punches) - Round 1, 2:31
Junior Dos Santos (19-8) vs. Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic (24-7-2)
RESULT: Junior Dos Santos picked up the biggest win of his career and moved into serious title contention with a second-round TKO victory over the quickly fading Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic. Although once of the world’s best fighters and most feared strikers, Filipovic again looked sluggish and ultimately verbally submitted when a punch blurred his vision and left him unable to continue. Junior Dos Santos def. Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic via submission (verbal) - Round 2, 2:00
Vitor Belfort (19-8) vs. Rich Franklin (27-5)
RESULT: After little action in the first few minutes of the main-event fight, Vitor Belfort connected on a clean left to drop Rich Franklin midway through the first round and then continued the barrage, which included some obviously illegal shots to the back of his opponent’s head. By then, though, Franklin was already dazed and unable to defend himself, and the referee had no choice but to declare the TKO stoppage. Vitor Belfort def. Rich Franklin via TKO (strikes) - Round 1, 3:02
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By lovemykids
September 20, 2009 8:59 AM | Link to this
you are the greatest fighter rich, my self and my 3 sons are huge fans of yours you’ll get em next time.look us up we live in middletown and would love to meet you in person.your #1 fans the webbs…