UFC on Fuel: Cung Le vs Rich Franklin RBR & Discussion w/spoilers

Refs are biting the big one tonight. Warning fighters to stay active while they're punching inside the guard? This is borderline Elite XC level.

 

Houghland is game but Mizugaki is showing his dominance so far.

 

If they had been stagnant in that position for a couple minutes then stand them up but not after they're changing positions and fighting inside the guard. This isn't kickboxing with takedowns. That's san shou. This is mixed martial arts and that means every phase of the game including groundfighting and submissions. I'm not a fan of the stand up rule at all - but there are certainly some times when it is warranted. This was just not one of them.

 

Mizugaki crying as he leaves the ring. Wow. What a genuine display of emotion. Very cool.

 

Crowd is definately behind Zhang. Uh oh - armbar threatening !

 

Zhang attacks with the inverted triangle - aka smell my nuts.

 

Anik throws Zhang under the fight bus. lol

 

Zhang seems a bit lost in this fight. He's going to be lucky to see the final bell. I have to agree with Anik. lol

 

Nice exchange to open round two!

 

Tuck reasserted control in round two once it hit the ground. His jiujitsu is too much for Zhang. He's all over him.

Looks like a blowout for Tuck. Zhang needs a KO. I hope the crowd doesn't riot. lol

 

Zhang landing some crazy tiger strikes and ****. Letting it all hang out on the feet to open round three!