PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shante Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson has chosen Shurik'n - Samourai as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Franklin
vs
Fredriksson

190 cm
25
183 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

178 cm
19
184 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

The Perfect Bloodline Laboratories

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shante Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin misses with a double jab.
Fredriksson throws a push kick but Franklin slaps the foot to one side.
Fredriksson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Franklin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fredriksson scrambles back to his feet.
Franklin throws a series of punches but Fredriksson avoids them all with ease.
Fredriksson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Franklin misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Franklin does it's job there.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Fredriksson scores with a takedown into Franklin's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fredriksson throws and elbow that misses. Franklin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fredriksson's guard. Nice move by Franklin!
Fredriksson is looking to stand up but Franklin isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson wants to control the position but Franklin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fredriksson trying to control from the bottom.
Fredriksson is trying to get back to full guard.
Franklin content to control rather than advance.
Fredriksson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Franklin manages to pass to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Franklin controlling his opponent.
Fredriksson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredriksson tries to hold on but Franklin postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fredriksson has given up his back here.
Fredriksson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shante Franklin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Franklin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fredriksson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franklin throws a series of punches but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Franklin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fredriksson.
Franklin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Franklin throws a nice looking combination but Fredriksson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franklin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franklin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fredriksson throws a body punch but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Franklin throws a series of punches but Fredriksson avoids them all with ease.
Fredriksson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Franklin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Franklin misses with a wild combination.
Fredriksson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franklin pinned against the cage. Franklin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin misses with a double jab.
Fredriksson is looking to clinch but Franklin is avoiding it.
Shante Franklin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franklin feints a jab promting Fredriksson to slip. Franklin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fredriksson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fredriksson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shante Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franklin lands a jab-cross combination.
Franklin stuffs the takedown attempt from Fredriksson. Fredriksson gets slowly back to his feet.
Shante Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Fredriksson.
Franklin throws a right and a left that Fredriksson avoids nicely.

Fredriksson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fredriksson lands in his opponent's guard.
Franklin is controlling Fredriksson's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fredriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Lucas Fredriksson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Franklin misses with a wild combination.
Franklin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fredriksson tries a head kick but it misses.
Franklin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fredriksson moves in looking to clinch but Franklin pushes him off.

Franklin drops Fredriksson with a beautiful combination! Fredriksson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Franklin is looking for the KO!
Franklin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Franklin. No joy for Fredriksson on that attempt.
Franklin tries to bum rush Fredriksson with a series of wild strikes but Fredriksson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shante Franklin is winning the standup battle so far.
Franklin misses with the combination.
Franklin looks to land a combination. Fredriksson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredriksson slips a jab and a cross from Franklin.
Franklin sizes up Fredriksson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fredriksson throws a leg kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredriksson moves away.
Fredriksson fails with a takedown attempt.
Fredriksson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Franklin finds it's way round the side to connect with Fredriksson's head.
Fredriksson shoots in but no luck this time.
Franklin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Franklin throws a one two combo.
Franklin looks to land a combination but Fredriksson avoids it well.
Franklin scores with a sloppy right hand. Fredriksson should have avoided that one.
Fredriksson closes the distance and clinches up with Franklin, looking for a takedown. Fredriksson pushes Franklin against the cage but Franklin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Franklin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Franklin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Franklin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Franklin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franklin looks to land a combination but Fredriksson avoids it well.
Fredriksson closes the distance and clinches up with Franklin, looking for a takedown. Fredriksson pushes Franklin against the cage but Franklin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shante Franklin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Franklin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franklin lands a lovely overhand right.
A punch combination from Franklin misses.
Franklin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Fredriksson scores with a takedown into Franklin's guard.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Fredriksson from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fredriksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franklin is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin wants to sweep here but Fredriksson controlling him for the moment.

Lucas Fredriksson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fredriksson tries for a takedown but Franklin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fredriksson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Oooooh!!! Franklin has knocked Fredriksson down with a huge combo! Franklin steps away and waves a wobbly Fredriksson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Fredriksson is rocked!
Franklin lands with a big right hook that stumbles Fredriksson - he's out on his feet here! Franklin follows up with another monster hook that separates Fredriksson from consciousness! Fredriksson falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Franklin stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shante Franklin!