"UFC 93: Franklin vs. Henderson" Results *Spoilers*

[Will]

"UFC 93: Franklin vs. Henderson"
The 02 in Dublin Ireland
January 17,2009

PRELIMINARY CARD

NATE MOHR VS. DENNIS SIVER

Round 1 - Siver opens with a high kick and a flurry of punches. Mohr is dropped but pops quickly back up. Mohr shoots in for the takedown and moves to mount. Little damage is done from the position, and the fighters are stood up after stalled action. Siver opens aggressively on the restart but lands few consequential blows. MMAjunkie.com scores the round for Mohr, 10-9.

Round 2 - Tentative start by both fighters. Mohr throwing a variety of blows, and Siver answers with punches and kicks of his own. Siver pushing the pace throughout the round, though causing little damage. MMAjunkie.com sees it for Siver, 10-9.

Round 3 - Siver again the aggressor, staying active with his strikes. Siver looks for a takedown, but Mohr defends effectively. A spinning back-kick rocks Mohr. Siver follows to the mat and a barrage of punches force the stoppage. Dennis Siver def. Nate Mohr via TKO (strikes) -- Round 3, 3:47

THOMASZ DRWAL VS. IVAN SERATI

Round 1 - Serati shoots in, by Drwal defends. Serati repeats the strategy unsuccessfully before Drwal shows him how it's done. Drwal lands a series of punches on the downed Serati, and the bout is halted. Thomasz Drwal def. Ivan Serati via TKO (punches) -- Round 1, 2:02

ANTONIO MENDES VS. ERIC SCHAFER

Round 1 - Mendes opens with a low kick, but Schafer quickly closes the distance. Schafer works the fight to the floor and moves to full mount. Schafer lands a few shots from top position, and Mendes is trying desperately to hold Schafer close. Schafer continues to work more punches from the top, and the fight is halted with Mendes unable to defend. Eric Schafer def. Antonio Mendes via TKO (punches) -- Round 1, 3:35

ALEXANDRE BARROS VS. MARTIN KAMPMANN

Round 1 - Slow pace to open, and Barros lands an illegal kick to Kampmann's groin. Kampmann in obvious pain as he recovers. On the restart, Kampmann lands a kick and a few knees from the clinch. Barros scores a takedwon, but Kampmann secures a guillotine choke. Barros pulls out of the hold, and the fighters eventually stand at the referee's command. A few shots are traded as time expires. MMAjunkie.com sees it for Kampmann, 10-9.

Round 2 - Kampmann clinches early and ends up in top position after a failed attempt at his leg by Barros. Kampmann works ground and pound and moves to mount. Kampmann continues to pummel Barros who rolls on to his stomach. The barrage continues and the fight is stopped due to the strikes. Martin Kampmann def. Alexandre Barros via TKO (strikes) -- Round 2, 3:09

TOM EGAN VS. JOHN HATHAWAY

Round 1 - Hathaway opens with a slam and controls his opponent from top position. Egan scrambles back to his feet. Hathaway moves it immediately back to the floor. A barrage of punches come from the top. Hathaway is in control as Egan tries to escape. Hathaway continues the assault and the bout is called with 24 seconds remaining in the opening round. John Hathway def. Tom Egan via TKO (strikes) -- Round 1, 4:36

MAIN CARD

MARCUS DAVIS VS. CHRIS LYTLE

Round 1 - Davis circles as the crowd erupts. Lytle lands a right that wobbles Davis, but he quickly recovers. Lytle lands a few leg kicks. The two trade punches in the clinch, then separate as Lytle takes the center of the cage. Davis lands a few kicks to the body, but Lytle answers with punches. Lytle moves froward but Davis counters with a left hand. Davis again scores with a counter left hand. A kick to the body scores from Davis and Lytle misses with a counter. Davis continues to circle back and away as Lytle pushes forward from the center of the cage. Davis catches a body kick and throws Lytle to the ground but doesn't follow. Davis drop Lytle with a punch. Davis follows to the ground but quickly stands. David lands a nice knee and Lytle answers with a leg kick. A minute remains and Davis has a small cut under his eye. Pace slows a bit from the aggressive opening. Lytle scores a kick to the body and pushes forward as time expires. MMAjunkie.com sees it for Davis in a close round, 10-9.

Round 2 - Lytle again takes the center. Lytle misses with a kick, then pushes forward behind punches. Davis exchanges, the covers up. Davis retreats and resets. Lytle is dropped, but Davis allows him to stand. Both fighters score in the clinch, and Davis again circles away. Lytle throws several heavy hands, but Davis ducks under the barrage. Davis scores with a knee then backs away. Lytle throws low kicks, but there is a little less pop. Lytle again pushes forward and lands a right, but Davis immediately answers. Lytle misses with a few punches as Davis evades. Lytle scores with his hands and again looks to work low kicks. Knee scores from Davis as Lytle continues to push forward. Lytle pins Davis on the fence momentarily as time is winding down. Davis escapes and the two trade as time expires. Another very close round that MMAjunkie.com sees for Davis, 10-9.

Round 3 - Lytle continues to move forward. Davis catches a kick to the body but releases the leg. Davis scores with a kick to the body and ducks under the counter. Davis circles around and counters Lytle's exchanges. Both fighters trade punches. Davis kicks again to the body and the two fighters trade punches. Lytle stll throwing heavy leather, but Davis mostly avoids. Davis continues to work the left leg through Lytle's defense. Lytle's aggression has slowed and Davis is connecting with kicks and counter punches. Davis throws a knee then circles out. The two fighters trade toe-to-toe, and Lytle lands a nice shot to the body. Davis circles out with one minute remaining. Davis left eye is swollen while Lytle's body is showing the wear of Davis' kicks. The crowd erupts as time winds down. Lytle moves forward and Davis hold his ground. A flurry ends the fight. MMAjunkie.com sees the final round for Davis, 10-9, and the fight 30-27. The first two rounds were very close. Marcus Davis def. Chris Lytle via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

ALAN BELCHER VS. DENIS KANG

Round 1 - Kang moves forward quickly, then backs away. Kang lands a right hand, then a left. Belcher answers, but Kang scores again. Kang drops and takes Belcher to the floor. Belcher pulls a closed guard and looks to tie up Kang's arms. Kang moves to Belcher's half-guard, then passes. Kang moves to side-control, but Belcher is able to again pull guard. Belcher kicks Kang off, and the two stand. Belcher in the center of the cage halfway through the round. Belcher throws a low kick but Kang catches and pushes Belcher back to the mat. Belcher works an open guard, then closes. Kang postures and Belcher pushes him off. Kang avoids the upkick and moves back into Belcher's guard. Kang tries for an anaconda choke but misses. Kang switches to side control and goes to work on Belcher's left arm. Kang can't lock in the kimura, and he settles for a few elbows from the top. MMAjunkie.com sees the round for Kang, 10-9.

Round 2 - Belcher takes the center of the cage and moves forward. Kang times the advance and scores with a series of punches. Belcher clinches with Kang against the cage. Kang circles off and the two break. Kang scores with three punches, but Belcher is unfazed. Kang shoots a double and falls into Belcher's guard. Belcher tries to kick Kang off when he postures. When he fails, Belcher takes butterfly guatd. Kang looks to pass, and Belcher grabs a leg. He releases, and Kang works hard to pass the half-guard. Kang stands and Belcher pulls full guard. The slowdown calls for a standup, and the crows cheers the decision. Belcher throws a kick to the body as Kang circles. One minute remains and the crows is booing as the action slows. Kang shoots in and Belcher defends and locks in a guillotine. Kang's left arm is in the hold, but he is still forced to tap. Alan Belcher def. Denis Kang via submission (guillotine choke) -- Round 2, 4:36

JEREMY HORN VS. ROUSIMAR PALHARES

Round 1 - The fight starts slowly as both fighters look for an opening. Palhares clinches and immediately drags Horn down. Horns scrambles, and Palhares stays in top position. Horn turtles and stays calm while Palhares looks for an opening. Palhares moves to side control, but Horn again rolls out and pulls guard. Palhares postures up and stands whil Horn maintains a closed guard. Palhares drops for a leg submission, but Horn defends. Palhares stacks Horn up and stands. Immediately back to the floor. Palhares transitions to the back and drops several blows to the head. Horn tries to escape and grab a leg, but Palhares again drop heavy leather. Palhares spins and looks for a knee bar. Horn defends well, but Palhares is dominant in his control. Horn turtles as time expires. MMAjunkie.com scores it for Palhares, 10-9.

Round 2 - Horn scores with a leg kick but eats a counter-punch. Palhares muscles Horn immediately to the floor. Palhares gets a second warning for grabbing the cage. Horn turtles again and Palhares looks for a chance to sink in a choke from the back. Horn defends well, but Palhares continues to throw punches from top. Horn is being punished but signals to the referee he is fine. A scramble leaves Horn on top. Horn moves to full mount and sinks in an arm triangle. Palhares stays calm and escapes the hold. Palhares stands and lands a kick. Both fighters breathing heavily. Horn takes the center of the cage and pushes forward. Palhares shoots in, but Horn sprawls out. Horn lands a high kick and a punch, but Palhares ducks under the attack and takes Horn to the floor. Horn pulls guard and works his legs into position for a triangle. Palhares stands and pulls out if the hold. Palhares slows as time winds down, and he ends the round in top position. MMAjunkie.com sees it for Horn, 10-9.

Round 3 - Palhares moves in and suplexes Horn to the ground. A quick scramble and Horn is again turtled in the center of the cage. Palhares spins around looking for an opening. Horn stands and grabs a guillotine as he falls to his back. Palhares is quickly out of the hold and works from Horn's guard. The action slows and Horn looks for a triangle choke. Palhares escapes and again works from top position. Horn stands, but Palhares brings him immediately back to the floor. Horn expresses his frustration at the lack of offense from Palhares. The referee calls for action and stands the fighters with a minute remaining. There is little action on the restart. Horn tries a high kick, but Palhares blocks the strike. Palhares rushes in and pulls the fight again to the ground. The action stalls as time expires, and MMAjunkie.com sees the round for Palhares 10-9, and the fight 29-28. Rousimar Palhares def. Jeremy Horn via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

MARK COLEMAN VS. MAURICIO "SHOGUN" RUA

Round 1 - Rua throws a leg kick, but Coleman pushes thrugh it and takes Rua down. Rua stands and Coleman looks for a single leg takedown. Coleman brings it down and Rua immediately looks for a knee bar. Coleman rolls out and stands. Rua lands a right hand while Coleman is against the fence, but Coleman pushes out and brings Rua again to the floor. Rua remains calm on the bottom and continues to look for submissions. After a scramble Rua lands in top position. Rua immediately moves to side control and works to free his arm. Coleman rests his feet on the cage while Rua holds side control. Rua lands a few shots, but nothing overwhelming. Coleman stands and Rua scores with a kick, Rua scores on the feet and Coleman looks winded. Coleman looks for a takedown, but can't hold Rua down. Rua drops Coleman with a right hand. Rua follows, but Coleman stands. Both fighters trade in the clinch as time expires. Coleman looks exhausted. MMAjunkie.com scores it for Rua, 10-9.

Round 2 - Rua misses with a kick, then narrowly with a knee. Rua looks very relaxed in picking Coleman apart. Coleman shoots in and forces Rua against the cage. Rua stands and pushes Coleman against the fence. Coleman hold on, still winded, and drags Rua down. Rua pops back up and measures his opponent. Rua remains calm and wobbles Coleman with a series of punches. The crowd cheers for Coleman, but Rua punishes him from the outside. Rua scores with knees in the clinch, and Coleman trips him to the mat. The two stand, and Rua also appears very winded. Coleman scores the takedown, but Rua locks in an omo plata. Rua inches the lock deeper and deeper, but Coleman reamins patient through the process. Rua looks exhausted and can't finish. MMAjunkie.com sees the round for Rua, 10-9.

Round 3 - Both fighters' hands are low. Coleman scores to the body, but Rua answers with knees in the clinch. Coleman looks for a takedown. Rua sprawls, but Coleman persists and drags him to the floor. Coleman brings several punches from Rua's half-guard. Rua looks to move from underneath, and the crowd again cheers Coleman's name. Rua grabs Coleman's leg and looks for a submission. Coleman is warned for grabbing the fence then breaks free from the hols. Coleman again winds up in top position and brings several punches. They don't have much steam, but the shots are finding their mark. Both fighters exhausted. Rua stands and scores an illegal knee whle Coleman is kneeling. Replays show the blow may have only hit the chest. Both fighter swing wild punches as time winds down. Rua drops Coleman with a series of punches. Rua follows to the floor to follow up on his wounded foe. The bout is quickly halted despite Coleman's complaints. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua def. Mark Coleman via TKO (strikes) -- Round 3, 4:36

DAN HENDERSON VS. RICH FRANKLIN

Round 1 - A touch of gloves and we're underway. Franklin takes the center of the cage. Henderson opens with a few leg kicks. Big right hand wobbles Franklin, but a slip allows Franklin to recover. Henderson ends up in top position and Franklin works with a half-guard. Henderson throws a few right hands that get heavier and heavier as they continue to be delivered. Franklin working hard to stand, but Henderson keeps him trapped against the cage. Franklin works free and escapes. Both fighter connect from the feet, Franklin scoring with kicks. Franklin continues to work kicks to the body. Henderson has slowed his offense, and Franklin is bringing more offense. Franklin scores with a combination, but Henderson answers with his own punch. Franklin bleeding, but scores with repetitive kicks. Henderson looks winded as time winds down. Franklin's cut is deep. MMAjunkie.com scores the round for Henderson, 10-9.

Round 2 - Replays between rounds show the accidental head clash that caused Franklin's cut. The blood is not causing issues for the time being. Henderson scores with a leg kick, and the two trade punches. Franklin again takes the center of the cage. Henderson misses with a big right hand, and Franklin scores with a knee and a series of punches. Franklin continues to work from the outside. The bleeding has started to trickle toward Franklin's eye. Henderson clinches and forces the takedown. Franklin works an open guard. Franklin's head is trapped against the fence, and he looks to rolls to look for a submission. Nothing is there, and Henderson keeps the fight pinned to the mat. The pace is slow, but Henderson has Franklin trapped. A quick flurry ends the round and MMAjunkie.com sees it for Henderson, 10-9.

Round 3 - Good pace to open the final round. Franklin scores from the outside, but Henderson is again able to close the distance and pull Franklin down. Franklin backs up to the cage and looks to escape. Henderson lands a right hand, but Franklin rolls out and ends in top position. Henderson doesn't stay there long and the two work from the clinch. Halfway through the final round, and Franklin scores with jabs. Henderson slowing and appears winded. Franklin looks to take the fight down, but settles for scoring in the clinch. Franklin tries a foot stomp then pushes away. A minute remains and Henderson slips as he comes forward. Franklin can't capitalize. As he pushes forward, Franklin suffers a deep eye poke. Henderson apologizes immediately, but Franklin is in obvious pain. Franklin is given two minutes to recover, but the damage is obvious. Just 37 seconds remain on the restart. Both fighters look to set up a big shot to end, and the time expires. MMAjunkie.com sees it for Franklin 10-9, but the contest for Henderson, 29-28. Dan Henderson def. Rich Franklin via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

[the madscotsman]

alot of decisions on that show. what weight class was franklin fighting at?

[Demonoid]

^^^ 205 Lhw

[the madscotsman]

Thanks man, Franklin has a better chance at 205.

[Demonoid]

He seems stronger @ 205,he just better hope Anderson doesnt make the permanent leap tp 205