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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Blitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin's entrance music is Tron Cat- Tyler, The Creator. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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175 cm
24
152 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Blitz!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blitz swivels and escapes.
Franklin moves into the clinch.
Franklin lands a takedown into guard.
Franklin throwing strikes but missing.
Blitz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Franklin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Franklin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Franklin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Franklin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blitz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Franklin throws a big elbow that misses.
Franklin postures up.
Franklin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blitz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blitz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blitz!
Franklin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blitz.
Franklin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Blitz trying to control from the bottom.
Franklin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blitz taking some punishment here, with Franklin in his half guard.
Blitz gets full guard.
Franklin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franklin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Franklin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Franklin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blitz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Franklin, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franklin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Franklin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blitz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blitz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blitz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Franklin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Franklin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blitz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Franklin is tightening it up a little... Blitz has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Blitz reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Blitz taps out! Nice BJJ there by Franklin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Franklin!
James Franklin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
John Blitz was interviewed post fight and said 'Have to train my wrestling'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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