Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AFC Friday Night Fights
Date: May 04, 2018

#R1#
Reaves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Franco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reaves cracks Franco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Franco leaves Reaves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A big right from Reaves misses. #CL2#
Franco pushes Reaves up against the cage in a clinch.
Reaves tries to work over Franco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Franco working Reaves over with knees to the body.
Reaves is trying to break free.#TD2#
Franco is trying to trip Reaves. He has hold of a leg but Reaves is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Franco persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Franco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Franco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Franco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Franco stands up over Reaves, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Reaves working for a triangle but Franco defends it easily. #SUB#
Reaves is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Franco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Reaves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Franco defends it easily.#SUB#
Reaves is looking for a triangle but Franco pushes his legs off easily.
Reaves keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully.
Franco passes Reaves's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Reaves is defending against the submission attempts here by Franco.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Franco connects with a nice short shot to Reaves's temple.
Franco scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Franco seems to be working for a kimura but Reaves defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Reaves wants to control but Franco is keeping busy. #SUB#
Reaves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Reaves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reaves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reaves.
Franco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Reaves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Franco defends it easily.#SUB#
Reaves looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Franco is defending well. Reaves quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Franco has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Reaves celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barry Reaves!

Event: AFC Fight Night 17
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Franco tries for a takedown but Dann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dann. Franco does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Dann clinches.
Franco is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Franco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Franco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Dann manages to break the clinch.
Franco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dann throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but Dann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Franco connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Dann tries to sprawl but Franco drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco stops Dann from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Dann is defending against the submission attempts here by Franco.
Well, if Franco is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Franco trying to control the action but Dann is working from the bottom.
Franco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dann looks like he's trying to stand up.
Franco is pressing down on Dann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dann is holding on for now.
Dann wants to control but Franco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Franco.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dann trying to control here.
Dann is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Franco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Franco's back!#ES2#
Franco manages to stand up with Dann still on his back. Eventually Dann drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Dann moves in looking to clinch but Franco pushes him off.#T2#
Franco has a takedown stuffed.
Brian Dann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Franco.
Franco has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Franco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dann on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dann tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dann keeps working.
Dann controlling the position for now.
Franco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Franco wants to pass to mount but Dann is defending the position.
Dann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Dann keeping hold of Franco's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Franco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dann trying to control here.
Franco thows a huge punch but Dann dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Franco is looking for a kimura here.
Dann tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Franco tries to pass to full mount but Dann defends it.
Dann is staying active underneath Franco, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Franco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Franco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dann moves into full guard.
Franco prevents Dann from getting back to his feet.
Dann trying to keep a closed guard but Franco is proving a slippery customer.
Franco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dann can't keep his opponent in guard - Franco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dann won't allow Franco to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Franco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dann controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Franco dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dann throws a jab when Franco was well out of range.
Dann closes the distance and clinches up with Franco, looking for a takedown. Dann pushes Franco against the cage but Franco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Franco dives in and grabs Dann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dann pushes down on Franco's head and hops out.
Dann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franco pinned against the cage. Franco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Franco tries to counter it with a takedown but Dann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Franco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dann avoids it really well and circles away.
Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Franco has Dann up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Franco has picked Dann up - he's going for a ride! Franco dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Franco is working for a kimura but Dann is defending it quite comfortably. #T1##SUB2#
Franco seems to be working for a kimura but Dann defends the submission attempt.
Franco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Franco winds up and cracks Dann with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dann landing small, sideways elbows.
Dann works his way to full guard. Good work.
Franco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Franco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dann has momentary wrist control but Franco slips an elbow through the middle.
Dann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Franco keeping moving, preventing Dann from controlling successfully.
Dann is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Franco is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Dann looking to pass the guard.
Dann postures up.
Dann trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franco working a defensive guard here.
Dann stays in close to Franco's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Franco looking for a guillotine here but Dann defends easily. #T3#
Dann with a nice head shot there.
Franco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Franco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU#
Franco is working an open guard so Dann takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but Dann shows good takedown defense.
Brian Dann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Franco.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Franco enables Dann to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Franco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Franco keeping moving, preventing Dann from controlling successfully.
Franco has a closed guard, preventing Dann from standing up. #T4#
Dann working some strikes from top position.
Dann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Franco is trying to keep Dann in close.
Franco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dann controls the pace.
Franco controls Dann momentarily but Dann frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franco is looking to stand back up but Dann counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Franco.
Dann lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Dann dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Franco on the side of the head.#TD2#
Franco gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Dann manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Franco keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Franco lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Franco throws a big right hand that misses.
Franco wants to control from the top but Dann keeps moving.
Franco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dann's head.#SUB#
Dann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Franco defends well.
Franco throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Franco is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dann is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dann has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Dann slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Franco isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dann stacks Franco on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dann!
Dann in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Dann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dann is chipping away with strikes. #T2##SU#
Dann decides to stand up, so the ref orders Franco to his feet.
Franco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Franco's waist but Franco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dann off to one side.
Franco cracks Dann with a good jab.#CL2#
Franco has managed to clinch.
Franco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Franco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #TD2#
Franco has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dann regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franco wants to control from the top but Dann keeps moving. #T3#
Franco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franco tries to free his leg and advance position but Dann is retaining full guard.
Franco scoring with some ground and pound.
Franco passes Dann's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Dann has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Franco. Oh but Dann has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Franco goes limp - he's gone! Dann jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brian Dann!

Event: AFC Fight Night 13
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1##TD#
McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Franco tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
Franco is not content to let McDonald control the position.
Franco is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Franco can do anything to dispel that myth.
McDonald is trying to control. Franco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Franco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Franco is trying to stand back up but McDonald is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Franco.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
McDonald won't allow Franco to sweep him here.
Franco is wriggling around but McDonald manages to pass to half guard.
Franco is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald'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.
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.#ES2#
Franco has one foot on McDonald's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Franco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McDonald was covering up waiting for the punch and Franco finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Franco trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #T2#
Franco throwing strikes from guard but McDonald blocks nicely.
Franco wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
McDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Franco connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Franco pushes his legs off easily.
Franco postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
Franco is in close to McDonald's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McDonald won't allow Franco to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Franco working for submissions but it's allowed McDonald to get to half guard. #T3#
McDonald scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McDonald scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Franco looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Franco is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and McDonald has latched onto it... Big trouble! McDonald pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Franco is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from McDonald!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McDonald!

Event: AFC Hard Knocks 2
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Franco closes the distance and clinches.
Italo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Franco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Franco lands a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Italo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Italo is looking for a triangle but Franco pushes his legs off easily.
Franco throws a big right hand that misses.
Franco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Italo is keeping the position for now.
Franco advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco working over Italo with some ground and pound. Italo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Franco is looking for a kimura but Italo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franco to get the leverage. #SUB#
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franco pulls his head out easily.
Franco takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
Franco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Italo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB2#
Franco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Italo defends it well.
Franco is looking to take a break and control but Italo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franco pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Franco lands a nice short elbow.#CUT2#
It looks like Bruno Italo has been cut.#SUB#
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franco pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Franco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Italo sees it coming and defends easily.
Ground and pound from Franco.
Franco scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Italo looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Franco there.
Italo is refusing to be controlled, as Franco sits in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Italo actively working from the bottom here.
Franco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Italo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Franco is looking to take a break and control but Italo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Franco working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Franco lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Franco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Franco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Italo sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Franco seems content to control.
Franco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Franco wants to pass to mount but Italo is defending the position. #T3##SUB#
Italo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Franco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Italo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Franco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Italo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franco pulls his head out easily.
Franco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Franco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Italo has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Franco. Oh but Italo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Franco goes limp - he's gone! Italo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruno Italo!
Bruno Italo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AFC Fight Night 11
Date: Jan 12, 2018

#R1#
Franco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Franco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steve as he jumps to the side.
Steve is looking for a counter combo.
Franco slips a jab and a cross from Steve.
Franco swinging wildly here.
Franco moves to clinch but Steve breaks away
and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
Franco gets a double leg takedown into Steve's guard.
Steve wants to get back to his feet but Franco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Franco is working Steve over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Franco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Franco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steve wants to stand up but Franco is controlling him.
Franco wants to pass the guard but Steve is keeping the position.#T1#
Franco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Franco advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Steve is defending against the submission attempts here by Franco.
Franco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steve defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steve avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Franco.
Franco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Franco is trying to work for a kimura but Steve is defending well. #T2#
Franco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steve does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steve on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steve tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Franco has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Steve defend it? Franco steps over the head and cranks it - Steve is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Franco!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Franco!
Iggy Steve spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry,i've got an idiot manager'.

Event: AFC Hard Knocks
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Dann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Franco as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Franco shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dann manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dann keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully.
Franco is pushing down on Dann's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dann is fighting to maintain full guard but Franco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Franco is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dann is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann is refusing to be controlled, as Franco sits in half guard. #SUB#
Dann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Franco with the ground and pound but Dann uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1#
Franco trying to control but Dann is working from the bottom.
Dann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franco.
Franco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dann on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dann tries to get out of the position.
Franco wants to pass the guard but Dann is keeping the position.
Dann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dann keeping full guard, as Franco tries to pass.
Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Dann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franco postures up and lands a big shot to Dann's brow.
Franco being controlled here momentarily.
Franco content to stall in guard here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Franco forces his way into half guard.
Franco is trying to control the action in half guard but Dann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Dann is defending against the submission attempts here by Franco. #SUB2#
Franco is working for a submission of some sort. #ES#
Dann pushes Franco off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Franco shoots and misses
and Dann counters with a nice body kick.
Franco fails with the takedown#CL#
and Dann counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dann.
Franco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brian Dann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Franco.
Dann wants to break free but Franco has control. #BC#
Dann breaks the clinch.
Franco shoots in and drives through. Dann sprawls well.
Franco looks winded!
Dann looks for a takedown but Franco sprawls well.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Dann looks for a takedown but Franco sprawls well.
Franco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Franco throws an overhand right that lands on Dann's shoulder, as Dann tries to avoid the shot.
Franco swats away the attempt to clinch by Dann.#TD2#
Franco looking to score a takedown here. Dann is defending well but Franco drives through and ends up in Dann's guard.#T4#
Dann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Franco is looking to work some ground and pound but Dann has wrist control.
Dann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Franco preventing the sweep.
Dann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco is looking to control Dann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franco avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Franco will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Dann darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Franco looking for submissions off his back.
Dann trying to control the action but Franco is working from the bottom.
Dann is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco moves into full guard.
Franco is looking to stand up but Dann isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Franco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dann manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dann striking off his back but it's not causing Franco any problems.
John Franco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franco is looking to work some ground and pound but Dann has wrist control.
Dann pulls Franco in to control the position.
Dann looking for a sweep. Not yet Dann, not yet.
Dann wants to stand but Franco is controlling the position.
Dann keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully.
Franco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Franco looking to pass the guard.
Franco keeps trying to improve his position.
Dann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Dann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Dann looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SU#
Dann decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A head kick misses from Dann. #CL2#
Franco moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Franco has hold of one of Dann's legs. Dann is fighting the takedown attempt but Franco gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Dann uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T3##CL2#
Franco closes the distance and pushes Dann back into the cage.
Dann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Franco trying to land knees to the body.
Dann takes an elbow to the temple. #TD#
Dann drags the fight down to the ground.
Dann controls Franco momentarily but Franco frees himself.
Dann pulls Franco in close to prevent any damage.
Dann keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully.
Franco wants to pass the guard but Dann is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Franco drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dann dives on top into guard.#REVR##T4#
Franco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dann is one step ahead there.
Franco keeping moving, preventing Dann from controlling successfully.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but Dann passes into half guard.
Franco wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dann wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Dann dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Dann tries for a takedown but Franco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Dann gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Dann decides to stand back up. Dann steps back and let's Franco get back to his feet.
Franco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dann.
Franco tries to counter with a clinch but Dann shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Dann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Franco doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Dann. No joy for Franco on that attempt.
John Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Franco defends well and Dann ends up having to push Franco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Dann. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Franco darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dann defending well though. #T1#
Franco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Franco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Franco.
Dann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dann working a defensive guard here.
Franco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franco throwing strikes from guard but Dann blocks nicely. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dann wants to sweep but no luck.
Franco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dann wants to sweep but no luck.
Dann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Franco manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Franco is looking to stand up but Dann isn't so interested in that idea.
Dann wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
Dann won't allow Franco to get back to his feet. #T3#
Franco pulls Dann in to control the position.
Dann wants to pass the guard but Franco is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Franco has his foot on Dann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dann works his way back into a safe position though.
Dann wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dann is looking to clinch but Franco is avoiding it. #TD2#
Franco closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dann's guard.
Franco chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Franco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Franco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franco is fighting to break Dann's control of his arms but Dann is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dann controls Franco momentarily but Franco frees himself. #T4#
Franco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dann keeping full guard, as Franco tries to pass.
Franco distracts Dann with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dann pulls Franco in close to prevent any damage.
Franco looking to sit in guard and control but Dann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Dann stands up from Franco's guard - Dann perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Franco.
I think Franco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: AFC Fight Night 10
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Valentine feints a jab promting Franco to slip. Valentine then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Franco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Franco pushes Valentine up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Franco turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Franco tries to move into full mount but can't pass Valentine's legs. #SUB2#
Franco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Valentine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Valentine manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Valentine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Franco is just riding it out for now. Valentine eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Franco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valentine pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Franco is trying to get back to full guard.
Franco looks like he's trying to stand up.
Valentine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valentine lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura but Franco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valentine to get the leverage.
Franco is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Valentine is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Franco is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Corwin Valentine!
In his post fight interview, Corwin Valentine started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: AFC Fight Night 8
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Franco.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Franco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Whittaker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Franco lands a decent elbow from side control.
Franco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Whittaker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Franco controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Franco might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Franco in side control, throwing shots but Whittaker defends. #T1#
Franco trying to control the position but Whittaker is working away.
Franco misses with the ground and pound.
Whittaker can't do much from the bottom here.
Franco lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Franco working the ground and pound from side control.
Whittaker is looking to regain half guard here but Franco keeps moving and retains side control.
Franco working away.
Franco controls the position. #T2#
Franco is continuing to stall.#SU2#
Franco stands up and beckons Whittaker to his feet.
Whittaker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Franco feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Franco is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Franco has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Whittaker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franco on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Franco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Franco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Franco seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Whittaker is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SU2#
Franco gets to his feet - Whittaker follows without any prompting.
Franco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Franco has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Whittaker regains guard immediately.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Whittaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Whittaker, not yet. #T4#
Franco tries to stand but Whittaker is controlling from the bottom.
Franco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Franco is standing up over Whittaker. Whittaker looks to escape but Franco dives into side control.
Franco is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Whittaker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Franco.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whittaker is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Franco is controlling him well.
My spies in All Star Performance Institute inform me that Franco has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Franco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Franco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Franco drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Franco taking a breather here.
Franco is looking to take a break and control but Whittaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
A lull in the action here as Franco stalls from top position.
Whittaker struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Franco's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Franco controlling from side mount.
Whittaker wants to get back to his feet but Franco is dominant here and he's now got Whittaker's back!
Franco slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T2#
Can Whittaker hold on?! Franco is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Franco is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Whittaker up.
Franco trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Whittaker doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Whittaker fending off the submission attempt from Franco. #SUB2#
Franco looking for the choke from the back.
Franco is riding his opponent, not letting Whittaker buck him off. #SUB2#
Franco is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Whittaker defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3##SUB2#
Franco is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Franco lands with a hammerfist to the side of Whittaker's head.
Franco lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #SUB2#
Franco is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Whittaker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Whittaker for a finish.
Whittaker trying to control the hands but Franco won't let him.
Franco biding his time, looking for the opening. #T4#
Whittaker tries to escape but Franco has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Franco has good solid back control here.
Franco controlling well, preventing Whittaker from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Franco looking for the choke but no joy.
John Franco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franco throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Franco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Whittaker checks a low kick from Franco.#TD2#
Franco closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Whittaker quickly recovers to half guard.#SU2#
Franco decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Franco moves into the clinch.
Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Whittaker breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Franco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Franco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Franco holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker trying to stall but Franco improves his position.
A bit of stalling here from Franco. #TD2#
Franco has picked Whittaker up - he's going for a ride! Franco dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T1#
Franco slows the pace down in half guard. #SU2#
Franco stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Whittaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franco throws a low kick but Whittaker moves out of range easily.
Whittaker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whittaker tries to land a front kick but Franco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Franco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Whittaker sprawls well initially but Franco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Whittaker wants to get back to full guard.
Franco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Franco controlling the action here.#T2#
Whittaker tries to kick Franco off but Franco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Whittaker is looking for a sweep. Franco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Whittaker gets back to full guard.
Franco tries to free his leg and advance position but Whittaker is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Whittaker is working an open guard so Franco takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Franco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whittaker's waist but Whittaker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Franco off to one side. #TD2#
Franco scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco throws an elbow but Whittaker slips to the side and avoids it well.
Franco in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Whittaker has one of Franco's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Franco creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Whittaker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Whittaker trying to remain calm as Franco controls from the top position.
Whittaker is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Franco is controlling him well.
Whittaker is trying to control Franco's posture but Franco avoids it.
Franco wants to control but Whittaker is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Franco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Whittaker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Franco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whittaker keeps working.
Franco controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robert Whittaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Franco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A punch lands to the side of Franco 's head but he takes it in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Franco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Franco winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Franco!

Event: AFC Fight Night 7
Date: Nov 17, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Franco rushes Ahikaroa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ahikaroa is trying to pull guard but Franco has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ahikaroa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Franco's waist but Franco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ahikaroa off to one side.
Ahikaroa shoots in looking for a takedown but Franco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ahikaroa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Ahikaroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Franco looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ahikaroa wants to improve his position but Franco is controlling well.
Franco is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco lands with a punch from half guard. #SU2#
Franco stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ahikaroa to get to his feet. #T1#
Franco dives in and grabs Ahikaroa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahikaroa pushes down on Franco's head and hops out.
As Franco tries to get set, Ahikaroa tries to push him back and clinch up but Franco manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Franco gets a clinch. #TD2#
Franco pulls guard effortlessly.
Franco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ahikaroa stopping the sweep attempt from Franco.
Franco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ahikaroa trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franco is pulling down on Ahikaroa's head. It's preventing any offense from Ahikaroa, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Franco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Franco has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ahikaroa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Franco.
Franco isn't going anywhere.
Franco is trying to buck Ahikaroa off.
The ground and pound from Ahikaroa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Franco gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ahikaroa controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahikaroa wants to control but instead Franco manages to regain half guard.
Ahikaroa wants to pass to mount but Franco is defending the position.
Ahikaroa wants to control but Franco is keeping him busy.
Franco wants to improve his position but Ahikaroa is controlling well.
It looks like Ahikaroa is going to stand back up. #T4#
Ahikaroa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Franco tries to lock up and control but Ahikaroa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ahikaroa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franco on the ground.
Franco is desperately trying to improve his position but Ahikaroa has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahikaroa avoids the attempt from Franco to control.
Ahikaroa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Franco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Franco closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ahikaroa'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.
Ahikaroa trying to control here.
Franco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ahikaroa trying to hold on to Franco's head to control him but Franco postures up.
Franco takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Franco is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SU2#
Franco gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1#
Ahikaroa fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ahikaroa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Franco walks away with a smile on his face. Ahikaroa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Franco forces Ahikaroa back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Franco has hold of one of Ahikaroa's legs. Ahikaroa is fighting the takedown attempt but Franco gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco forces his way into half guard.
Franco scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco wants to take a breather but Ahikaroa is having none of it. #T2#
Franco content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SU2#
Franco stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ahikaroa to get to his feet.
Ahikaroa tries to clinch up but Franco circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahikaroa misses with a takedown attempt
and Franco counters with a head kick. That will keep Ahikaroa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ahikaroa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Franco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ahikaroa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Ahikaroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahikaroa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahikaroa dives in and grabs Franco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Franco pushes down on Ahikaroa's head and hops out.#T3#
Franco blocks a head kick by Ahikaroa.
Ari Ahikaroa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Franco.
Franco circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franco avoids the head kick by Ahikaroa.
Franco misses with an attempted mid kick.
Franco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahikaroa swivels and escapes.
Ahikaroa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franco pinned against the cage. Franco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Franco pushes Ahikaroa up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Ahikaroa has had enough of the clinch but Franco keeps him there for the moment.
Franco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ahikaroa is defending well.#TD#
Ahikaroa manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Franco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
John Franco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Franco trying to control but Ahikaroa is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Franco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Franco. Those never looked like landing.
Ahikaroa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Franco's waist but Franco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ahikaroa off to one side.
Ahikaroa dodges the punch combination from Franco.
Ahikaroa fails with a takedown attempt.
Franco throws a nice looking combination but Ahikaroa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahikaroa lands a nice looking body kick.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Franco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ahikaroa to the mat! Ahikaroa manages to get full guard. #ES#
Ahikaroa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahikaroa tries to clinch there but Franco circles away.
Franco steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ahikaroa.#CL2#
Franco clinches up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Franco has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ahikaroa is trying to keep an underhook but Franco manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ahikaroa is looking to improve his position.
Franco slips a nice elbow through Ahikaroa's hands, connecting with Ahikaroa's forehead.
Ahikaroa wants to get back to his feet.
Ahikaroa wants to get back to full guard.
Ahikaroa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Franco pushes down on Ahikaroa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Franco seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2##SUB2#
Franco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahikaroa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ahikaroa trying to control here.
Franco passes to full mount! #T3#
Ahikaroa is trying desperately to improve position.
Franco lands a nice shot to the head.
Ahikaroa is looking to get to half guard.
Ahikaroa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahikaroa tries to get out of the position.
Franco landing shots from mount.
Ahikaroa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Franco is landing with some decent strikes but Ahikaroa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Ahikaroa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Franco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahikaroa can't escape the position.
Franco controlling the pace for now.
Ari Ahikaroa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Franco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Franco landing shots from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Franco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Franco 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Franco!

Event: AFC Fight Night 5
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Ahikaroa thows a leg kick but Franco checks it #TD2#
and Franco counters with a single leg into guard. Ahikaroa didn't expect that. #SU2#
Franco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ahikaroa, up you get! #TD2#
Franco looking to score a takedown here. Ahikaroa is defending well but Franco drives through and ends up in Ahikaroa's guard.#SU2#
Franco gets to his feet - Ahikaroa follows without any prompting.
Franco has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ahikaroa tries for a takedown but Franco circles away easily#TD2#
and Franco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ahikaroa wants to get back to his feet but Franco passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVR#
Ahikaroa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Franco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ahikaroa is looking to escape.#T1#
Franco controlling the pace.
Franco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Franco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Franco passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ahikaroa!
Ahikaroa tries to control Franco's body but Franco pushes him off. Ahikaroa squirms to his side and now Franco has his back!
You can see the frustration on Ahikaroa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T2#
Franco has good solid back control here.
Franco is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Franco gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Franco gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Franco apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Franco lands a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ahikaroa.
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahikaroa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ahikaroa fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahikaroa moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFranco.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Ahikaroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahikaroa looks for a takedown but Franco sprawls well.#T3#
Ahikaroa has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Franco counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ahikaroa won't be happy with that.
Franco working the ground and pound from side control.
Ahikaroa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahikaroa tries to get out of the position.
Franco remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
It looks like Franco might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4##SUB2#
Franco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco taking a breather here.
Franco working the ground and pound.
Ahikaroa being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Franco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Franco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Franco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahikaroa defends it nicely.
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Franco as he jumps to the side.
Franco moves out of range as Ahikaroa throws a body kick.
Franco is looking to slow Ahikaroa down with leg kicks.
Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franco is defended easily by Ahikaroa.
Ari Ahikaroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Franco.#CL2#
Franco has closed the distance and engaged Ahikaroa in a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Franco breaks from the clinch.
Ahikaroa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Franco swivels and escapes.
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown but Franco shows good takedown defense.
Franco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahikaroa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahikaroa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahikaroa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ahikaroa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ahikaroa wants to clinch up but Franco keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Ahikaroa shoots for a takedown but Franco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ahikaroa throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Franco holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Franco is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Franco pushes Ahikaroa up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Franco has hold of one of Ahikaroa's legs. Ahikaroa is fighting the takedown attempt but Franco gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Ahikaroa looking for subs off his back but Franco has passed one foot through into half guard.
Franco is thwarting Ahikaroa's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Ahikaroa wants to improve his position but Franco is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco is thwarting Ahikaroa's attempts to control the position.#SU2#
Franco decides to stand up.
Franco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Franco clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Franco gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T4#
Ahikaroa trying to control the position. #SUB#
Ahikaroa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ahikaroa trying to control the position.
Franco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Franco stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Franco jabs at Ahikaroa's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Franco 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##TD2#
Franco closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ahikaroa did well to prevent Franco getting side control.
Ahikaroa is looking to control Franco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahikaroa avoid being mounted?
Ahikaroa wants to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Franco decides to return to a standing position.
Ahikaroa darts in looking for a takedown but Franco gets double underhooks and turns Ahikaroa into the cage.
Ahikaroa sets himself, and Franco steps forward looking for the clinch! Ahikaroa avoids it this time.#TD2#
Franco drives through with a takedown into Ahikaroa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Franco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Franco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ahikaroa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Franco has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Franco tries for a kimura but Ahikaroa is defending well. #T1#
Ahikaroa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SU2#
Franco decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ahikaroa to his feet.
Franco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ahikaroa tries to avoid it but Franco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ahikaroa to the ground. Ahikaroa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ahikaroa is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Franco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ahikaroa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ahikaroa trying to control the position but instead, Franco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ahikaroa into the cage.#BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch. #T2#
Ahikaroa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Franco's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Franco pushes Ahikaroa up against the cage in a clinch.
Franco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ahikaroa. #TD2#
Franco has clasped his hands together around Ahikaroa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Ahikaroa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ahikaroa is looking to regain half guard here but Franco keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Ahikaroa wants to get back to his feet.
Franco landing strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Franco works to advance to full mount. Ahikaroa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Franco looking for a guillotine from mount but Ahikaroa is having none of it.
Franco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Franco is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ahikaroa can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T4##SUB2#
Franco with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Franco working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ahikaroa working to try and regain half guard.
Franco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ari Ahikaroa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Franco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Franco is standing up, even though he is in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Franco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Franco 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Franco!

Event: AFC Fight Night 3
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Franco pushes Ahikaroa away with a front kick.
A jab from Ahikaroa does it's job there.
Franco throws a leg kick but Ahikaroa checks it.
Ahikaroa throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Ahikaroa tries to sprawl but Franco drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Franco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ahikaroa trying to control here.
Franco not doing much here.
Franco wants to pass the guard but Ahikaroa is defending well. #T1#
Franco frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ahikaroa is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Franco jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ahikaroa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ahikaroa seems a little lost for a moment, as Franco dominates the positioning.#T2#
Ahikaroa is looking to regain half guard here but Franco keeps moving and retains side control.
Franco lands a few punches from side control.
Ahikaroa is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Franco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ahikaroa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahikaroa tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Franco tries for a kimura but Ahikaroa is defending well. #T3##SU2#
Franco has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A combination from Franco does no damage.
Ahikaroa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franco pinned against the cage. Franco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ahikaroa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Franco rushes Ahikaroa and presses him up against the cage.
Ahikaroa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Franco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Ahikaroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Franco pulls Ahikaroa into guard.
Ahikaroa wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ahikaroa avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Franco wants to sweep here but Ahikaroa controlling him for the moment.
Ahikaroa won't allow Franco to get back to his feet.
Franco is trying to control the position but Ahikaroa postures up.
Franco is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahikaroa looking to sit in guard and control but Franco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Franco dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Franco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahikaroa moves away.
Ahikaroa is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Franco has managed to clinch.
Ahikaroa wants to get back to striking at distance but Franco won't allow it. #TD2#
Franco gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Franco gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Franco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahikaroa swivels and escapes.
Franco leaves Ahikaroa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ahikaroa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franco circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahikaroa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franco circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Ahikaroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Ahikaroa has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Franco as Ahikaroa shoots in.#T1##TD2#
Franco scores with a takedown into Ahikaroa's guard.
Ahikaroa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Franco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco scoring with punches to the head and body.
John Franco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ahikaroa looking to control. #T2#
Franco won't allow Ahikaroa to get back to his feet.
Franco makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahikaroa working a defensive guard here.
Franco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahikaroa is keeping the position for now.
Franco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Franco gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3##TD2#
Franco feints and as Ahikaroa raises his hands in defense, Franco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Franco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Franco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Franco sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Franco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ahikaroa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Franco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Franco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU2#
Franco gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Franco clinches up with Ahikaroa and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Franco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Franco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Franco tries to counter it with a takedown but Ahikaroa pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Franco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Franco working the head and body with strikes.
Franco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Franco works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Franco lands a nice shot to the head. #T1#
Ahikaroa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Franco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahikaroa is looking to escape.
Franco punishing his opponent with strikes.
Franco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Ahikaroa is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Ahikaroa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Franco controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Franco.
Ahikaroa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Franco connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ahikaroa is trying desperately to improve position.#T3##SUB2#
Franco has control of Ahikaroa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ahikaroa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Franco content just to control the position here.
Ahikaroa is bucking up trying to escape but Franco cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Franco avoids the attempt from Ahikaroa to control.
Franco with shots to the head and body - Ahikaroa looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Franco looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Franco looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Franco is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ahikaroa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Franco lands a couple of good shots and Ahikaroa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

And that's the end of the fight!
John Franco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Franco 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Franco!

Event: AFC Resurrection
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Ahikaroa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahikaroa shoots for a takedown but Franco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Franco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ahikaroa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Franco is in Ahikaroa's guard.
Franco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Franco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franco is working Ahikaroa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Franco pushes down on Ahikaroa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ahikaroa!
Ahikaroa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahikaroa tries to get out of the position.
Franco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Franco is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB2#
Franco is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ahikaroa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ahikaroa is trying desperately to improve position.
Ahikaroa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Franco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2##SU2#
Franco stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Franco slips a jab and a cross from Ahikaroa.
Franco steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ahikaroa.#TD2#
Franco scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ahikaroa is looking to get back to his feet here but Franco is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ahikaroa's back.
Franco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Franco is cranking Ahikaroa's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Ahikaroa! He's tightened the choke and Ahikaroa is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Franco!

Event: AFL: Fight at the flats
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Jones connects with a jab.
Franco walks into a left hand.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Franco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Franco counters with a body kick.
Jones lands with a cross. #ROC2#
Franco is rocked!
Franco leaves his chin hanging out and Jones seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Franco crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kent Jones!

Event: AFC Oladipo vs Bison
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Franco swats away the attempt to clinch by White.#TD#
Franco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in White's half guard.
Franco controlling the action here. #SUB#
Franco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Franco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Franco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Franco wants to pass to mount but White is defending the position.
Franco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Franco has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can White defend it? Franco steps over the head and cranks it - White is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Franco!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Franco!

Event: AFC Bravo vs Cathaway
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Franco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanna.
Sanna looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Franco moves into the clinch.
Sanna avoiding damage as Franco throws knees to the body.
Franco tries for a takedown but Sanna manages to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sanna is trying to break the clinch but Franco is controlling him.
Franco struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanna controls his hands. #BC2#
Franco manages to break the clinch.
Sanna scores with a head kick.
Sanna misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanna connects with a jab.
Franco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanna tried to counter with a leg kick but Franco avoided it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franco.
As Franco backs away, Sanna returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Huffy Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Franco.
Franco checks a leg kick. #T1#
Sanna thuds his shin into the meat of Franco's side.
Good leg kick by Sanna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Franco moves into the clinch.
Franco has Sanna pressed against the cage, preventing Sanna from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanna is trying to break the clinch but Franco has him pressed against the cage.
Sanna wants to get back to striking at distance but Franco won't allow it.
Sanna can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Franco turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Franco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Sanna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Sanna is looking to regain half guard here but Franco keeps moving and retains side control.
Franco looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sanna is avoiding damage well.
Franco working away.
Franco wants to control but Sanna is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Franco stalls from top position.
Sanna takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Sanna stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T3#
Sanna is trying to control Franco's posture but Franco avoids it.
Sanna is trying to buck Franco off.#SU2#
Franco decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sanna to his feet. #CL2#
Franco gets a clinch. #BC2#
Franco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franco checks a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Sanna finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Franco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanna but Sanna pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanna.
Sanna cracks Franco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Franco checks a leg kick.
Sanna finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sanna dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Franco. That did some damage!
Huffy Sanna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanna blocks a head kick by Franco. #CL2#
Franco takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanna connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Sanna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanna lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Franco has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Franco and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sanna finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sanna throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huffy Sanna dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sanna connects with a body shot.
Sanna pushes Franco away with a front kick.#CL2#
Franco gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Franco decides to pull guard.
Sanna wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
Franco controls Sanna momentarily but Sanna frees himself.
Franco wants to sweep here but Sanna controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanna trying to stand up but can't free himself from Franco's guard.
Sanna trying to move into half guard but instead Franco has managed to sweep!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Franco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Franco postures up and lands a big shot to Sanna's brow.
Sanna trying to keep a closed guard but Franco is proving a slippery customer.
Franco looking to pass the guard.
Franco trying to control but Sanna is working from the bottom.
Franco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanna wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Franco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Franco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sanna is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Franco is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Huffy Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanna connects with a leg kick. Franco looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD2#
Franco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Sanna manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Franco keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Franco has Sanna pressed against the cage.
Franco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Franco prevents a body shot from Sanna.
Sanna looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Franco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Franco looking to score a takedown here. Sanna is defending well but Franco drives through and ends up in Sanna's guard.
Franco won't allow Sanna to sweep him here.
Sanna pulls Franco in close to prevent any damage.
Franco preventing the sweep.
Franco trying to control but Sanna is working from the bottom.
Franco sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Franco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanna keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanna looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Franco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanna appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Franco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Franco pressing his opponent against the cage.
Franco is struggling to control the position.
Franco receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Franco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanna. #CL2#
Franco rushes Sanna and presses him up against the cage.
Franco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanna stalling in the clinch but Franco improves position. #BC#
Sanna manages to break the clinch.
Sanna misses with a low kick.
Huffy Sanna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanna throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Franco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Franco.
Franco keeps control of Sanna as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Sanna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Sanna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanna.
A head kick misses from Sanna.
Franco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanna lands with a kick to the temple. Franco shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Sanna gets tackled into the cage by Franco. Franco maintains the clinch. #T1#
Sanna tries to circle away but Franco has him pinned against the cage.
Sanna wants to get back to striking at distance but Franco won't allow it.
Franco slows down the pace here. #BC#
Sanna breaks the clinch.
Franco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Franco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanna at a distance.
Franco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Franco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanna thows a leg kick but Franco checks it #TD2#
and Franco counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sanna won't be happy with that. #T2#
Sanna is looking for a sweep.
Franco connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sanna some visible discomfort.
Franco trying to control the action but Sanna is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Sanna's face as Franco controls the position.
Let's hope that Franco has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sanna is trying to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanna gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Franco wants to stand up but Sanna is controlling the position. #T3#
Franco trying to control from half guard but Sanna is working away.
Franco is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Sanna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanna.
Sanna looking to control.
Sanna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Franco is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SU2#
Franco stands and steps away. Sanna gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanna is looking to chop away at Franco's legs.
Sanna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Huffy Sanna is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sanna, right into the meat.
Franco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanna as he avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanna.
Sanna misses with a low kick.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanna thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Franco if he has to take too many more of those.
Sanna feints and then cracks Franco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Franco down.
Sanna throws a sloppy head kick and Franco moves out of range easily.
Sanna getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanna thuds his right hand into Franco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Franco moves out of range of the leg kick from Sanna.

And that's the end of the fight!
Huffy Sanna showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanna has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huffy Sanna!

Event: AFC Bravo vs Whittaker
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Franco swats away the attempt to clinch by Carizzo.
Carizzo is looking to clinch but Franco is avoiding it.
Carizzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carizzo tries to clinch there but Franco circles away.
Carizzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Franco takes the fight into the clinch.
Franco is trying to pull guard but Carizzo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Franco tries to pull guard but Carizzo won't allow it.
Franco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carizzo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Constantino Carizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Franco.#TD2#
Franco has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Carizzo uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Franco wriggles free and stands up.
Carizzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Franco displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Franco closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco is trying to break the clinch but Carizzo has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Franco dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Franco lands an elbow inside that Carizzo shrugs off.
Carizzo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Franco.
Carizzo wants to stall.
Franco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Franco is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Carizzo can't fight it off and eventually Franco manages to take the fight to the floor. Carizzo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Franco trying to control but Carizzo is working from the bottom.
Carizzo wants to stand but Franco is controlling the position.
Carizzo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Franco wants to control from the top but Carizzo keeps moving.
Carizzo is looking to stand up but Franco isn't so interested in that idea.
Carizzo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Carizzo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Franco sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carizzo's guard.
Franco lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carizzo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Franco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Franco is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Carizzo!
Carizzo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carizzo tries to get out of the position.
Franco pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Carizzo wants to try and get back to his feet.#T3#
Franco punishing his opponent with strikes.
Carizzo trying desperately to get to his feet.
Franco working away from the top, dropping strikes.
You get the feeling that Carizzo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
BOOM! Franco connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Franco controlling the pace for now.
Franco trying to control but Carizzo is having none of it.
The referee warns Carizzo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T4##SU2#
Franco stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carizzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Constantino Carizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Carizzo clinches.
Franco is working for takedown but Carizzo is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carizzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franco now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Carizzo tries to clinch but Franco is having none of it.
Carizzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carizzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Franco circles away.
Constantino Carizzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Franco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Carizzo breaks the clinch. #CL#
Carizzo moves into range and clinches up with Franco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Franco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Carizzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franco tried to score with a low kick but Carizzo checks it.#CL2#
Franco gets a clinch.
Carizzo wants to break free but Franco has control. #TD2#
Franco pulls guard effortlessly.
Franco wants to stand and escape but Carizzo is having none of it.
Carizzo is looking to stand up but Franco won't let him.
Franco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Carizzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carizzo wants to stand up but Franco is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Franco wants to pass the guard but Carizzo is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU2#
Franco stands up from Carizzo's guard - Franco perhaps looking for a knockout.
Franco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carizzo avoids it really well and circles away.
Franco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carizzo tries to clinch but Franco moves out of range.
Carizzo tries to clinch up.
Franco goes for a double leg but Carizzo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carizzo continues to drive forward.
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown. Carizzo tries to sprawl out of it but Franco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carizzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Constantino Carizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Franco.#CL2#
Franco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carizzo, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Carizzo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Franco is keeping busy.
Franco throws an elbow but it misses.
Franco wants to take the fight to the mat but Carizzo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Franco is trying to stall.
Franco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carizzo just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Franco pulls Carizzo into guard.
Franco is trying to control the position but Carizzo postures up.
Franco is looking to stand up but Carizzo isn't so interested in that idea.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Franco trying to control the position. #SU#
Carizzo gets to his feet - Franco follows without any prompting.
Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carizzo wants to clinch#TD2#
and Franco counters with a single leg into guard. Carizzo didn't expect that. #T3#
Carizzo is looking to stand up but Franco isn't so interested in that idea.
Carizzo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Franco dives into side control. #ES#
Carizzo throws Franco to one side and escapes!
Carizzo tries to clinch but Franco moves out of range. #CL2#
Franco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Franco has Carizzo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carizzo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carizzo stuffs the takedown.
Carizzo is looking to counter the offense by Franco and move into the clinch.
Carizzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carizzo tries to clinch up but Franco circles away and keeps his distance.
Carizzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franco swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Franco keeps the fight on the outside.
Franco was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Carizzo tries to clinch but Franco moves out of range.
John Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franco shoots for a double leg takedown but Carizzo sprawls well. He's pushed Franco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carizzo wants to clinch up but Franco keeps it at a distance.
Franco swats away the attempt to clinch by Carizzo.
Carizzo tries to clinch up but Franco circles away and keeps his distance.
Carizzo keeps the fight on the outside.
Franco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carizzo moves in looking to clinch but Franco pushes him off.
Carizzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carizzo tries to clinch up but Franco circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carizzo moves in looking to clinch but Franco pushes him off.
Carizzo leaves Franco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Franco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Franco keeps the fight on the outside.
Franco keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Franco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Carizzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Franco circles away.
Franco steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Carizzo.
Franco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carizzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Franco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carizzo is fending him off so far but Franco persists. Nope, Carizzo circles away and we're back to standing.
Carizzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carizzo is looking to clinch.
Franco misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Carizzo gets caught flat footed, as Franco shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Carizzo has his feet on Franco's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carizzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown. Carizzo tries to sprawl out of it but Franco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carizzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Carizzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carizzo tries to clinch but Franco is having none of it. #TD2#
Franco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carizzo to the mat! Carizzo manages to get full guard. #ES#
Carizzo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Carizzo tries to clinch but Franco moves out of range.
Franco keeps the fight on the outside.
Carizzo tries to close the distance and clinch but Franco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Franco feints the counter takedown.
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown but Carizzo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Constantino Carizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Franco.
Carizzo tries to close the distance and clinch but Franco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carizzo sets himself, and Franco steps forward looking for the clinch! Carizzo avoids it this time.
Carizzo tries to clinch up.
Franco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carizzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Franco. Franco gets slowly back to his feet.
Carizzo tries to clinch up.
Constantino Carizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Carizzo tries to clinch but Franco moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Franco! But no joy.
Carizzo wants to clinch.#CL#
Carizzo clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco avoids the elbow strike from Carizzo, against the cage.
Franco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Franco is working for takedown but Carizzo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carizzo is looking to control Franco's arms but Franco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carizzo has his back to the cage.
Franco has Carizzo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carizzo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carizzo lands an elbow inside.
Carizzo stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Carizzo - that landed with a thud. #T3##BC#
Carizzo breaks from the clinch.
Carizzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carizzo wants to clinch up but Franco keeps it at a distance.
John Franco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carizzo tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Franco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Carizzo tries to clinch there but Franco circles away.
Franco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carizzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carizzo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carizzo is looking to clinch but Franco is avoiding it.
Carizzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carizzo is looking to clinch. #CL#
Carizzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franco, pushing him back against the cage.
Franco takes an elbow to the temple.
Franco jumps guard but Carizzo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Carizzo is looking to control Franco's arms but Franco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carizzo has his back to the cage.
Carizzo trying to control the position but instead, Franco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carizzo into the cage.
Franco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carizzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Carizzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Franco can't get the takedown.
Franco blocks an elbow strike from Carizzo.
Carizzo lands a nice elbow.
Franco letting Carizzo take a breather here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Franco is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carizzo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carizzo tries to work over Franco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John Franco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carizzo digs a right hand underneath Franco's ribcage. Franco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Carizzo lands an elbow just above Franco 's eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Constantino Carizzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Franco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Franco!

Event: AFC Bravo vs Allakaev
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Franco gets the takedown into side control.
Cathaway tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Franco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Franco working away.
Franco controls the position.#SU2#
Franco decides to stand back up. Franco steps back and let's Cathaway get back to his feet.
Franco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cathaway tries to counter with a takedown but Franco is quick to defend against it.
Cathaway lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cathaway.
A low kick from Cathaway is predictable there
and Franco counters with a left and a right that stings Cathaway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cathaway lands an overhand right.
Franco misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Cathaway counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but Cathaway passes into half guard. #REVB##SUB#
Cathaway wants to work for an arm triangle but Franco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Franco trying to control here. #T1#
Cathaway is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Franco!
Franco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cathaway. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cathaway thowing shots but they're missing.
Franco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cathaway has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Franco slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cathaway tries to pass the half guard into mount. Franco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cathaway controlling the action here.
Franco is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Cathaway sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cathaway continues to stall.
Franco trying to control but Cathaway postures up.
Cathaway uses his free foot to push down on Franco's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Franco.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cathaway content just to control the position here.
Franco tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Franco gets back to half guard.
Franco is refusing to be controlled, as Cathaway sits in half guard.
Cathaway wants to free his trapped foot but Franco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Franco is looking to improve his position.
Franco looks like he's trying to stand up.
Franco wants to improve his position but Cathaway is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Cathaway seems to be working for a kimura but Franco defends the submission attempt.
Cathaway trying to control the action but Franco is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cathaway maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Franco could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cathaway has cracked it and Franco is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cathaway!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Cathaway!

Event: AFC Marques vs Silva II
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Brown cracks a nice hook into Franco's ribs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Brown shoots and misses #TD#
and Franco counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brown trying to control the position.
Franco controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Franco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Franco content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Franco stands up and waves to Brown to follow him.
Franco has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silva Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Franco moves out of range easily.
Brown scores with a one two! Franco had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
John Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Brown.
Franco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Brown moves out of range as Franco throws a body kick. #KD#
Franco lands a big head kick that sends Brown tumbling to the mat! Franco takes a step backwards and waves Brown back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Eric Brown has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Franco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brown was covering up waiting for the punch and Franco finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU#
Franco gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2##TD#
Franco shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brown's guard.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Franco passes into half guard. #REVB#
Franco is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB#
Franco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Franco sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Franco working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Franco in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Brown tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Franco!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Franco!

Event: AFC Halloween Horror
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Franco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sosa fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Sosa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Franco is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sosa to the mat. Sosa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Franco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Franco pushing down on Sosa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Franco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sosa is just riding it out for now. Franco eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Franco seems content to control.#T1#
Franco is thwarting Sosa's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Franco lands a nice short elbow.
Franco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU2#
Franco stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Sosa gets caught napping as Franco dives in and scores a takedown. Sosa manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Franco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU2#
Franco stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice takedown defense from Sosa. No joy for Franco on that attempt.
Sosa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Franco defends well and Sosa ends up having to push Franco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sosa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sosa counters with a left and a right that stings Franco. #TD2#
Franco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Sosa wants to improve his position but instead Franco has moved into half guard. #T3#
Franco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Franco drops an elbow to the side of Sosa's head. #SU2#
Franco decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Sosa gets caught flat footed, as Franco shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Franco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Franco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Franco postures up and lands a big shot to Sosa's brow.
We've been informed that Franco has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Franco with a nice head shot there.
Franco looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Sosa is working an open guard so Franco takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Franco moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Franco pulls Sosa into guard. #SUB2#
Franco looking for a guillotine here but Sosa defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sosa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Franco dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Franco shoots in and bounces Sosa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Franco controlling from the top position.
Sosa 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.
Franco slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa is in trouble now - Franco has advanced to mount! #T1#
Franco controlling from mount.
Sosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Franco has a good base and remains in mount.
Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franco controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Franco swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Franco!

Event: AFC Genisis
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Franco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Franco.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Franco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Franco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU2#
Franco gets to his feet. Brown looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Franco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Franco's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Franco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Franco is aware though and is defending well.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franco on the ground.
Franco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Franco stands and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Franco decides to stand back up. Franco steps back and let's Brown get back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Franco. #TD2#
Franco looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brown!#SU2#
Franco decides to stand back up. Franco steps back and let's Brown get back to his feet.
Brown is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Franco looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brown!#T3#
You can see the frustration on Brown's face as Franco controls the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Let's hope that Franco has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Franco advances to full mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brown takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Franco controlling from the full mount.
Franco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Franco is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Brown to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Brown shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Franco dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Franco scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brown has hold of Franco's hands but Franco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SU2#
Franco stands up from half guard.
Brown throws a head kick but Franco moves out of range.
Eric Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Franco feints the counter takedown.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Franco circles away.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franco circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown wants to clinch up but Franco keeps it at a distance.
Franco throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Eric Brown has been cut.#TD2#
Franco feints and as Brown raises his hands in defense, Franco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Franco drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Franco seems to have locked his on tight now - Brown screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Franco, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). John Franco!

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