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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Franca (ranked 1378 p4p, 187 weight class) and Moe Lester (ranked 1637 p4p, 214 weight class). Franca's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Greatest Showman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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9 - 4 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luiz Franca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Moe Lester!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lester missing with a left hand there. Franca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lester cracks a nice hook into Franca's ribs.
Franca fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lester avoids it really well and circles away.
Lester misses with a hook. Franca ducked under it nicely.
Lester lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Luiz Franca has been cut.
Lester throws a looping overhand right but Franca ducks down to avoid it.
Franca looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Franca misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lester wants to counter the offense by Franca and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Franca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lester darts in and clinches Franca up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester gets underhooks to prevent Franca's takedown attempt.
Lester lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lester scores with a nice hook to the head.
Franca is working for takedown but Lester is calmly controlling the position for now.
Franca drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lester pulls his leg out and moves away.
Franca goes for a double leg but Lester avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Lester continues to drive forward.
The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franca shoots in for a takedown but Lester shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lester closes the distance and clinches.
Lester is pressed up against the ropes. Franca has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lester down to the mat. Lester avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Franca fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lester pushes Franca up against the ropes in a clinch.
Franca is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lester gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Franca.
A short left from Lester.
Lester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Franca gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lester regains guard.
Lester keeping full guard, as Franca tries to pass.
Lester is pulling down on Franca's head. It's preventing any offense from Franca, at least for the moment.
Lester avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franca advances to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Franca is working for a submission of some sort.
Lester really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Franca. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Franca thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Franca seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Lester has recovered full guard.
Franca is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lester is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lester has escaped and now he's on top!
Franca looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lester puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franca gets back to full guard.
Franca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lester is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Franca keeping full guard, as Lester tries to pass.
Franca wants to sweep but no luck.
Franca is working hard here to advance position.
Franca is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lester stopping the sweep attempt from Franca.
Lester sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lester stopping the sweep attempt from Franca.
Franca lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lester working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franca.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Franca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Franca postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lester is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Franca, into his guard.
Franca wants to sweep here but Lester controlling him for the moment.
Franca working for a triangle but Lester defends it easily.
Franca working for submissions but it's allowed Lester to get to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lester prevents Franca from improving his position.
Franca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lester content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Franca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Lester has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Franca slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Franca lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lester is pulling down on Franca's head. It's preventing any offense from Franca, at least for the moment.
Franca working some strikes from top position.
Franca stops Lester from standing up.
Franca looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Franca's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Franca postures up in Lester's guard and throws a big left but Lester blocks it.
Franca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Franca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Franca drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lester dives on top into guard.
Franca is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Franca is on top in guard.
Franca throwing strikes but missing.
Franca is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Franca postures up in Lester's guard and throws a big left but Lester blocks it.
Franca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franca stopping the sweep attempt from Lester.
Franca throws an elbow that misses. Lester uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Franca's guard. Nice move by Lester!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Franca working for a triangle but Lester defends it easily.
Lester won't allow Franca to sweep him here.
Franca manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lester manages to get himself to full guard.
Franca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Franca drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lester looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lester looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lester!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franca is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Franca's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lester keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lester scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franca.
Franca tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lester sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franca somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Lester's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Franca closes the distance and clinches up with Lester, looking for a takedown. Franca pushes Lester against the ropes but Lester circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Franca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franca gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lester counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lester closes the distance and clinches.
Lester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Franca drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lester is leaning against Franca and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lester scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester lands a body punch.
Lester pushes Franca back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Lester works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lester looking to slow down the pace here.
Lester scores with a hook to the body.
Lester wants to stall.
Lester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lester lands with a light punch inside.
Lester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Franca takes a shot to the head.
Lester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Franca goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lester prevents it.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Franca controls the action.
Lester scores with a shoulder strike.
Lester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lester lands a body punch in the clinch.
Franca is trying to drag Lester to the mat but Lester just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Franca wants to take the fight to the mat but Lester manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Franca tries for a takedown but Lester manages to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Lester as the two fighters clinch.
Franca is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lester.
Lester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franca backwards.
A hook to the body from Lester.
Moe Lester seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Franca takes a shot to the head.
Franca goes for a takedown attempt but Lester pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lester darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Franca is rocked!
Lester lands with a right and another and another! Franca is in big trouble! Lester lands again and this time it's lights out for Franca! A quality knockout there for Lester.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Moe Lester!
A relieved looking Moe Lester thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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