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Event:
DFC Las Vegas Fight Night V
Date: Feb 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Franzen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wallstrom. Wallstrom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Bjorn Wallstrom has been cut.
Franzen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Franzen misses with a hook.
Franzen throws a jab when Wallstrom was well out of range.
Franzen swings for the body but Wallstrom moves out of range.
Franzen scores with the left hand. Wallstrom knows he should have avoided that one.
Franzen throws a shot from downtown. Wallstrom moves away and avoids it.
Franzen connects with a right hand. Wallstrom shakes it off.
Wallstrom swings for the body but Franzen moves out of range.
#CL2#
Wallstrom darts in and clinches Franzen up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wallstrom.
I was talking to Franzen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Franzen can't find room to land a body shot as Wallstrom controls the action.
Franzen has a couple of punches blocked by Wallstrom.
Wallstrom throws a head punch that misses.
Franzen prevents a body shot from Wallstrom.
Wallstrom misses with some punches.
Wallstrom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallstrom has Franzen pressed against the cage.
Franzen stalling in the clinch but Wallstrom improves position. #T1#
Wallstrom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franzens head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wallstrom takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wallstrom lands a nice uppercut.
Wallstrom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wallstrom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franzen backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Franzen fails to land.
Franzen takes a shot to the head.
Wallstrom blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Wallstrom.
Franzen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wallstrom content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've been informed that Wallstrom has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wallstrom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wallstrom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wallstrom scores with a shoulder strike.
Wallstrom tries a body shot but Franzen blocks it.
Franzen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Franzen throws a head punch that misses.
Wallstrom taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallstrom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Franzen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wallstrom backwards.
Franzen can't find room to land a body shot as Wallstrom controls the action.
Wallstrom misses with a punch to the body.
Franzen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wallstrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franzen lands a shot to the body.
Franzen misses with some punches.
Wallstrom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wallstrom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franzen backwards.
Franzen misses with some punches.
Franzen prevents a body shot from Wallstrom.
Franzen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wallstrom lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wallstrom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franzen's elbow.
Wallstrom tries to work over Franzen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Franzen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franzen.
Wallstrom tries to work over Franzen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Franzen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallstrom lands a shoulder strike.
Wallstrom blocking some punches.
Wallstrom lands with a right to the head.
Franzen has a couple of punches blocked by Wallstrom.
Franzen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franzen.
Franzen has a couple of punches blocked by Wallstrom.
Franzen throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallstrom.
Nice body punch from Wallstrom.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wallstrom presses Franzen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Franzen is breathing heavily.
Wallstrom can't find room to land a body shot as Franzen controls the action.
Franzen misses with some punches.
Franzen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franzen tries to stall but Wallstrom uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wallstrom taking a breather.#T4#
Franzen is trying to maintain a safe position but Wallstrom gets an underhook and turns Franzen into the cage.
Wallstrom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wallstrom slows down the pace here.
Wallstrom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallstrom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wallstrom lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wallstrom lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallstrom lands with a light punch inside.
Wallstrom lands with a right to the head.
Wallstrom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wallstrom dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wallstrom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wallstrom tries a body shot but Franzen blocks it.
Wallstrom avoiding damage.
Wallstrom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franzen backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Wallstrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Wallstrom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Wallstrom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franzen, pushing him back against the cage.
Wallstrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wallstrom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Franzen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wallstrom tries a body shot but Franzen blocks it.
Franzen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wallstrom scores with a hook to the body.
Wallstrom lands a hook that snaps the head of Franzen backwards.
Wallstrom lands a right hand.
Wallstrom works on Franzen's body with a couple of short punches.
Wallstrom scores with a shoulder strike.
Wallstrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wallstrom in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wallstrom is leaning against Franzen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Wallstrom.
Wallstrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wallstrom scores with a shoulder strike. #KD2#
Wallstrom drops Franzen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Franzen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Franzen is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wallstrom works on Franzen's body with a couple of short punches.
Oh Franzen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wallstrom creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Franzen drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjorn Wallstrom!
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas Fight Night
Date: Jan 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Erdesktrok closes the distance and clinches.
Franzen tries to break free but Erdesktrok pushes him back against the cage.
Erdesktrok blocks an uppercut.
Franzen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Franzen fails to land.
Erdesktrok throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Franzen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Franzen trying to control the position but instead, Erdesktrok has worked for underhooks and has pushed Franzen into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Erdesktrok.
Erdesktrok struggles to land a body shot inside as Franzen controls his hands.
Franzen prevents a body shot from Erdesktrok.
Erdesktrok tries a body shot but Franzen blocks it.
Franzen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Franzen fails to land.
Franzen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erdesktrok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erdesktrok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Erdesktrok gets through Franzen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Franzen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franzen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Erdesktrok.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erdesktrok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franzen backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Franzen fails to land. #T1#
Franzen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Erdesktrok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franzen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erdesktrok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Erdesktrok struggles to land a body shot inside as Franzen controls his hands.
Franzen tries to break free but Erdesktrok pushes him back against the cage.
Franzen throws a head punch that misses.
Erdesktrok lands with a light punch inside.
Erdesktrok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Franzen backwards.
Erdesktrok lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Erdesktrok blocks an uppercut.
Erdesktrok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Franzen is breathing heavily.
Erdesktrok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franzen backwards.
Erdesktrok is leaning against Franzen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Erdesktrok.
Franzen prevents a body shot from Erdesktrok.
Erdesktrok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Franzen or not.
Erdesktrok is leaning against Franzen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erdesktrok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franzen's elbow.
Erdesktrok works on Franzen's body with a couple of short punches.
Erdesktrok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Erdesktrok scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Erdesktrok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franzen backwards.
Erdesktrok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franzen's elbow.
Erdesktrok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Erdesktrok presses Franzen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Erdesktrok lands a right hand.
Erdesktrok lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Erdesktrok.
Erdesktrok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franzen's elbow.
Franzen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erdesktrok works on Franzen's body with a couple of short punches.
Erdesktrok digs a right hand into Franzen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Franzen's gas tank.
Erdesktrok presses Franzen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Erdesktrok tries to work over Franzen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erdesktrok lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Erdesktrok.
Erdesktrok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Erdesktrok.
Erdesktrok lands a nice shot to the body.
Franzen prevents a body shot from Erdesktrok.
Erdesktrok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Erdesktrok lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Erdesktrok.
Erdesktrok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Erdesktrok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Erdesktrok.
Erdesktrok works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Erdesktrok.
Erdesktrok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Erdesktrok - that landed with a thud.
Erdesktrok can't find room to land a body shot as Franzen controls the action.
Erdesktrok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Erdesktrok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Franzen backwards.
Erdesktrok lands a left hand.
Erdesktrok lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Franzen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erdesktrok lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Franzen is rocked!
Erdesktrok pushes Franzen against the cage and as Franzen bounces back, Erdesktrok cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Erdesktrok follows up with more strikes but Franzen was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tarn Erdesktrok!
Tarn Erdesktrok tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
DFC LV Sin City 19
Date: Dec 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Chugga Chugga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franzen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Chugga Chugga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Franzen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franzen throws a head punch that misses.
Franzen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chugga Chugga throws a punch but it's blocked by Franzen.
Chugga Chugga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Franzen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Franzen fails to land.
Franzen misses with the head strike.
Chugga Chugga working aggressively here.
Franzen blocks an uppercut.
Franzen misses with a punch on the inside.
Franzen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Franzen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chugga Chugga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franzen.
Franzen blocking some punches.
Chugga Chugga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Franzen misses with the head strike.
Franzen can't find room to land a body shot as Chugga Chugga controls the action.
Franzen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Franzen blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Chugga Chugga lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franzen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chugga Chugga.
A head punch on the inside from Chugga Chugga fails to land.
Chugga Chugga misses with some punches.
Chugga Chugga throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Franzen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Franzen misses with a punch on the inside.
Chugga Chugga misses with a punch on the inside.
Chugga Chugga misses with a punch on the inside.
Chugga Chugga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chugga Chugga swings wildly with an uppercut but Franzen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franzen stalling in the clinch but Chugga Chugga improves position.
Franzen throws a head punch that misses.
Franzen working aggressively here.
Chugga Chugga misses with the head strike.
Franzen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chugga Chugga misses with a punch on the inside.
Chugga Chugga throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franzen.
Franzen tries to throw a body punch but Chugga Chugga avoids it by throwing Franzen back against the cage. #T2#
Franzen blocks an uppercut.
Chugga Chugga throws a head punch that misses.
Chugga Chugga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Franzen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franzen throws a punch but it's blocked by Chugga Chugga.
Franzen blocking some punches.
Franzen scores with a shoulder strike.
Franzen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Franzen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franzen.
Chugga Chugga misses with a punch on the inside.
Chugga Chugga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Franzen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Franzen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chugga Chugga fails to land.
Franzen struggles to land a body shot inside as Chugga Chugga controls his hands.
Franzen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chugga Chugga backwards.
Franzen struggles to land a body shot inside as Chugga Chugga controls his hands.
Franzen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chugga Chugga misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franzen.
Franzen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chugga Chugga backwards.
Chugga Chugga has a couple of punches blocked by Franzen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franzen.
Franzen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chugga Chugga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franzen misses with a punch to the body.
Chugga Chugga misses with some punches.
Chugga Chugga misses with the head strike.
Franzen has a couple of punches blocked by Chugga Chugga.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Franzen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chugga Chugga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Franzen breaks the clinch.
Franzen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franzen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chugga Chugga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chugga Chugga darts in trying to clinch
and Franzen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!#CL#
Franzen clinches up against the cage.
Chugga Chugga throws a head punch that misses.
We've been informed that Chugga Chugga has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Franzen misses with a punch on the inside.
Franzen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Franzen tries to throw a body punch but Chugga Chugga avoids it by throwing Franzen back against the cage.
Franzen blocks an uppercut.
Chugga Chugga misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franzen.
Chugga Chugga throws a punch but it's blocked by Franzen.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Franzen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chugga Chugga misses with some punches.
Franzen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chugga Chugga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Franzen on the inside.
Franzen has a couple of punches blocked by Chugga Chugga.
Franzen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chugga Chugga.
Chugga Chugga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franzen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chugga Chugga.
Franzen misses with a punch on the inside.
Franzen lands with a left to the head.
Franzen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralf Franzen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Franzen tries to bum rush Chugga Chugga with a series of wild strikes but Chugga Chugga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chugga Chugga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franzen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chugga Chugga tries to close the distance and clinch but Franzen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Chugga Chugga closes the distance and clinches.
Chugga Chugga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chugga Chugga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chugga Chugga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chugga Chugga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chugga Chugga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Franzen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franzen working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Franzen fails to land.
A body shot lands from Franzen.
Chugga Chugga working aggressively here.
Franzen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Chugga Chugga fails to land.
Chugga Chugga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franzen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Franzen misses with some punches.
Franzen lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Franzen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Chugga Chugga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chugga Chugga tries to clinch but Franzen moves out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Franzen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Chugga Chugga wants to clinch but Franzen slips to the side
and Chugga Chugga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Five Chugga Chugga has been cut.#CL2#
Franzen gets tackled into the cage by Chugga Chugga. Chugga Chugga maintains the clinch.
Franzen blocks an uppercut.
Chugga Chugga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franzen lands a right hand.
Chugga Chugga prevents a body shot from Franzen.
Franzen misses with a punch to the body.
Chugga Chugga misses with a punch on the inside.
Chugga Chugga misses with some punches.
Franzen lands with a right to the head.
Franzen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Franzen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Chugga Chugga.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chugga Chugga.#T2#
Chugga Chugga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franzen swings wildly with an uppercut but Chugga Chugga uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chugga Chugga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chugga Chugga misses with some punches.
Chugga Chugga is looking to control Franzen's arms but Franzen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chugga Chugga has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chugga Chugga fails to land.
Chugga Chugga throws a punch but it's blocked by Franzen.
Chugga Chugga working aggressively here.
Chugga Chugga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chugga Chugga swings wildly with an uppercut but Franzen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chugga Chugga misses with the head strike.
Chugga Chugga lands a nice uppercut.
Chugga Chugga has a couple of punches blocked by Franzen.
Chugga Chugga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Franzen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chugga Chugga is breathing heavily.
Franzen working aggressively here.
Five Chugga Chugga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Franzen misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Franzen breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Chugga Chugga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Franzen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chugga Chugga blocks a body shot from Franzen.
A short right from Franzen.
Chugga Chugga misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chugga Chugga.
Franzen misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chugga Chugga.
Franzen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Franzen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chugga Chugga's elbow.
Chugga Chugga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chugga Chugga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franzen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franzen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chugga Chugga.
Franzen tries a body shot but Chugga Chugga blocks it.
Chugga Chugga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chugga Chugga misses with the head strike.
Franzen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Franzen misses with a punch to the body.
Franzen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Chugga Chugga swings wildly with an uppercut but Franzen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franzen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chugga Chugga. #BC#
Franzen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chugga Chugga is looking to clinch but Franzen is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Chugga Chugga closes the distance and pushes Franzen back into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chugga Chugga.
Chugga Chugga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franzen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Franzen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franzen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franzen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Franzen has a couple of punches blocked by Chugga Chugga.
Franzen wants to stall.
Franzen lands a shoulder strike.
Chugga Chugga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franzen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chugga Chugga misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Five Chugga Chugga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Five Chugga Chugga's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Chugga Chugga tries to clinch but Franzen is having none of it.
Jab from Franzen.#CL2#
Chugga Chugga pushes Franzen up against the cage in a clinch.
Franzen struggles to land a body shot inside as Chugga Chugga controls his hands.
Chugga Chugga lands a hook that snaps the head of Franzen backwards.
Franzen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chugga Chugga misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chugga Chugga fails to land.
A short uppercut from Franzen.
Chugga Chugga working aggressively here.
Franzen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chugga Chugga backwards.
Franzen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Franzen working aggressively here.
Chugga Chugga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chugga Chugga misses with some punches.
Chugga Chugga misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chugga Chugga has a couple of punches blocked by Franzen.
Chugga Chugga misses with the head strike.
Chugga Chugga misses with a punch on the inside.
Chugga Chugga blocking some punches.
#T1#
Franzen throws a head punch that misses.
Chugga Chugga working aggressively here.
Franzen lands a right hand.
Franzen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chugga Chugga has a couple of punches blocked by Franzen.
Chugga Chugga misses with a punch on the inside.
Chugga Chugga swings wildly with an uppercut but Franzen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chugga Chugga throws a punch but it's blocked by Franzen.
Franzen blocking some punches.
Franzen swings wildly with an uppercut but Chugga Chugga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franzen lands an uppercut.
Chugga Chugga lands a hook that snaps the head of Franzen backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Franzen.
Chugga Chugga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franzen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chugga Chugga's elbow.
Chugga Chugga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chugga Chugga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chugga Chugga misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chugga Chugga. #T2#
Franzen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Franzen misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franzen scores with a shot to the side of Chugga Chugga's head.
Franzen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Franzen misses with the head strike.
Franzen throws a punch but it's blocked by Chugga Chugga.
Franzen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Franzen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chugga Chugga.
Franzen can't find room to land a body shot as Chugga Chugga controls the action.
Franzen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chugga Chugga swings wildly with an uppercut but Franzen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franzen blocks an uppercut.
Chugga Chugga misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franzen.
Chugga Chugga scores with a shot to the side of Franzen's head.
Franzen swings wildly with an uppercut but Chugga Chugga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franzen misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Franzen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Franzen.
Chugga Chugga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Franzen.
Franzen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Franzen fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franzen.
Good body shot from Franzen.
Five Chugga Chugga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franzen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Franzen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chugga Chugga backwards.
Franzen is trying to stall.
Franzen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Franzen on the inside.
Franzen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Franzen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franzen misses with a body punch.
Ralf Franzen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Franzen misses with a punch on the inside.
Franzen lands with a left to the head.
Franzen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Chugga Chugga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chugga Chugga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franzen pushes Chugga Chugga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Chugga Chugga fails to land.
Franzen scores with a shot to the side of Chugga Chugga's head.
Franzen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chugga Chugga backwards.
Franzen blocking some punches.
Chugga Chugga misses with a punch on the inside.
Franzen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chugga Chugga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Franzen.
Franzen is trying to stall.
Chugga Chugga lands a shoulder strike.
Chugga Chugga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franzen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralf Franzen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Franzen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Ralf Franzen!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Ralf Franzen!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Ralf Franzen!
Ralf Franzen wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
TUF Finale!
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Melon misses with a jab to the body
and Franzen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franzen loads up on a big right hand but Melon slips the punch.
Melon misses with a looping right.
Melon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Melon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Melon cracks Franzen with a good jab.
Franzen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Franzen lands a jab.
Melon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Melon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franzen works Melon's body with a nice hook.
Franzen throws a combination. Melon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franzen throws the left hand but Melon avoids the punch easily.
Melon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Melon scores with a hook to the body. Franzen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Melon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Franzen.
Franzen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Melon counters with a good low kick that Franzen was not able to check.
Franzen misses with a straight right.
Melon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Melon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jab from Franzen.
Franzen misses with a looping right.
Melon lands a head kick!
Melon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Melon throws a looping overhand right but Franzen ducks down to avoid it.
Melon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick from Melon lands but Franzen takes it in his stride.
Both fighters circling a little - Melon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Melon misses with an uppercut.
Franzen throws a lazy right hand but Melon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Melon misses the target.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Franzen.
Franzen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Melon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Franzen cracks Melon with an open hand slap.
Franzen tests Melon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Melon slips a jab and a cross from Franzen.
Melon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Franzen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Melon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jab, jab by Franzen - just one landing.
Melon thuds a left hand into Franzen's body.
Melon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Melon misses with an uppercut
and Franzen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Franzen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Melon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Melon throws a series of punches but Franzen moves out of range. #T3#
Jab by Franzen.
Franzen connects with a crisp jab.
Melon slips a jab from Franzen.
Franzen misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Franzen closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Franzen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Franzen has a couple of punches blocked by Melon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Melon.
Franzen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Franzen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franzen looks to land a left hand but Melon moved out of range nicely.
Melon lands with a nice body punch.
Melon ducks under a wild hook from Franzen.#T4#
Franzen misses with a body shot.
Melon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Franzen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melon ducks under a wild hook from Franzen.
Melon misses with a body kick.
Franzen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melon.
Melon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Franzen moves out of range of the body kick from Melon.
Franzen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Melon counters with a quick kick to the body but Franzen blocks it.
Franzen ducks under a wild hook from Melon.
Melon misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Franzen. Beautiful body shot.
Franzen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melon was well out of range. Poor timing from Franzen.
The fighters circling - Franzen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Melon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from Melon #CL2#
and Franzen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralf Franzen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Franzen takes a swing at Melon's ribcage but misses.
Melon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Franzen just manages to avoid it.
Franzen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Franzen misses.
Melon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ralf Franzen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melon takes one on the button.
Franzen looks to land a right hand but Melon moved out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Franzen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Franzen just misses with a punch to the body.
Melon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Melon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franzen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melon.
#CL2#
Franzen has Melon up against the cage in a clinch.
Melon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Franzen prevents Melon from breaking the clinch.
Franzen tries a body shot but Melon blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Melon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Franzen lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Franzen fails to land.
Franzen presses Melon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Franzen throws a head punch that misses.
Franzen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Melon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Franzen can turn it around.
Franzen misses with a punch on the inside.
Franzen is struggling to control the position.
Franzen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Franzen avoiding damage.
#T2#
Franzen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Franzen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Melon throws a body shot but no joy.
Melon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Melon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Franzen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melon was well out of range. Poor timing from Franzen.
Melon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Franzen.
Melon is looking to counter with head kicks.
Melon takes a swing at Franzen's ribcage but misses.
Franzen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Franzen throws a hook but Melon blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melon looks to score with a jab to the body but Franzen is just out of range.
Franzen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Melon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Melon misses with a wild body shot.
Franzen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Melon moves forwards but Franzen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Melon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Franzen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Melon lands with a kick to the temple. Franzen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Franzen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Franzen.
Franzen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Melon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Franzen misses with a looping left.
Franzen with a hook.
Nice shot by Franzen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melon throws a push kick but Franzen slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Melon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franzen connects with a right hand. Melon shakes it off.
Franzen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melon.
Melon scores with a spinning back kick!
Franzen throws a body shot but no joy.
Melon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Franzen.
Melon connects with the punch.
Melon walks into a jab.
Melon throws a head kick but Franzen moves out of range.
Franzen scores with a decent looking hook.
Franzen misses the shot to the body.
Melon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralf Franzen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Franzen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Franzen scores with a jab to the body.
Melon looks to land a combination but Franzen avoids it well.
Melon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Melon throws a push kick but Franzen slaps the foot to one side.
Franzen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Melon can pounce on him.
Melon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Franzen moves away from the strike by Melon.
Franzen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franzen throws a jab when Melon was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Melon.
Melon misses with a shot to the body
and Franzen counters with a straight right hand.
Franzen throws a hook but Melon blocks it.
Melon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franzen.
#T1#
Franzen throws a poor cross that misses
and Melon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Melon takes one on the button.
Franzen moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Franzen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick by Melon misses
and Franzen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Melon thinking.
Franzen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Melon. Melon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Franzen misses with a wild combination.
Melon throws a jab when Franzen was well out of range.
Franzen wants to clinch up but Melon keeps it at a distance.
Franzen misses with an uppercut
and Melon counters with a nice body shot.
Melon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Melon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melon jabs Franzen right on the nose. Franzen blinks but takes it well.
Franzen lands a nice shot to the body.
Ralf Franzen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Melon throws a wild body kick that Franzen sees coming a mile off.
Melon misses with a kick to the body
and Franzen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Franzen avoids the head kick by Melon.
Franzen throws an overhand right that lands on Melon's shoulder, as Melon tries to avoid the shot.
Franzen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Melon thuds his shin into the meat of Franzen's side.
Nice defenses there by Melon.
Franzen takes a swing at Melon's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Franzen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Melon avoids the body shot from Franzen.
Franzen misses with a looping left.
Franzen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A swing and a miss from Franzen.
Melon tried to counter with a leg kick but Franzen avoided it.
Nice body punch from Melon.
Marlon Melon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ralf Franzen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Melon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Franzen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Melon throws a sloppy head kick
and Franzen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Franzen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Melon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Franzen misses with a body shot.
Melon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Franzen lands with a nice combination. Melon backs away looking to recover.#T4#
Melon blocks a jab.
Melon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Melon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Melon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franzen moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Franzen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Franzen.
Franzen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Melon is looking to land body kicks.
Franzen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Melon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franzen moves away.
Franzen connects with the punch.
Franzen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralf Franzen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Franzen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralf Franzen!
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