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Event:
SFC25 - Pendragon vs Aigaios
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Franco has closed the distance and engaged Sleeper in a clinch.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franco is working Sleeper over against the cage.#BC2#
Sleeper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Franco has closed the distance and engaged Sleeper in a clinch.
Sleeper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Franco drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sleeper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sleeper is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Franco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Franco has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Franco stalling.
Nice elbow from Franco.
Sleeper takes an elbow to the temple.
Franco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sleeper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Franco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sandro Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iron Sleeper.
Franco holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Franco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sleeper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Franco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sleeper backwards.
Franco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sleeper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Franco works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Franco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Franco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#
It looks like Iron Sleeper has been cut.
Franco throws a big right hand that misses.
Sleeper has momentary wrist control but Franco slips an elbow through the middle.
Franco pushes down on Sleeper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sleeper is trying to maintain the position but Franco is very close to passing his half guard.
Franco slows the pace down in half guard.
Sleeper taking some punishment here, with Franco in his half guard.
Sleeper told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2#
Franco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sleeper defending well though.
Franco looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Franco working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Franco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Franco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Franco working the ground and pound.
Sleeper is trying to control Franco's posture but Franco avoids it. #SUB#
Franco in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sleeper is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sandro Franco!
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Event:
SFC22 - Rockerfeller vs Chigg
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Franco. No joy for Levert on that attempt.
Franco misses with a takedown attempt - Levert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Levert has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Levert drives through with a takedown into guard.
Franco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Franco tries to get out of the position.
Franco is trying to keep Levert in close.
Franco keeping moving, preventing Levert from controlling successfully.
Levert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levert makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Levert throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Franco works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES#
Franco manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Franco moves in looking to clinch but Levert pushes him off.
Franco shoots in and drives through. Levert sprawls well.#T1#
Levert shoots in for a takedown but Franco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sandro Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Levert.
Levert gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Franco counters with a series of strikes. Levert will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Franco. No joy for Levert on that attempt.
Franco throws a big counter combination but Levert scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Levert has a takedown stuffed.
Sandro Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Franco pushes Levert up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Franco has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Levert is trying to keep an underhook but Franco manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Franco looks to land a strike but Levert avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Franco drops back looking for a leg! Levert is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Levert manages to kick Franco off! Franco jumps back into Levert's guard.
Franco wants to stand but Levert is controlling his posture from full guard.
Levert looking to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
Franco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Levert 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.
Franco trying to control but Levert is working from the bottom.
Franco is really struggling to control Levert but he's trying to hold on to the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Levert 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. #SUB2#
Levert has his foot on Franco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Franco works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Franco throws a big elbow that misses.
Levert lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Franco is trying to keep Levert in close.
Franco trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Franco tries to strike from the bottom.
Franco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Levert manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Franco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Franco wants to pass the guard but Levert is keeping the position.
Levert keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Levert is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Franco has his hands clasped together but Levert extends and breaks Franco's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Levert.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Levert!
An out of breath Samuel Levert thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
SFN7 London 3
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Carlos Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carlos Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Franco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carlos Jr's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Carlos Jr is looking to cinch up a triangle. Franco throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Carlos Jr's body to avoid the submission. Carlos Jr has instead reached around Franco's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Carlos Jr arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabriel Carlos Jr!
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Event:
SFC 16 - Bowman vs Chainz
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cruz enables Franco to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cruz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Franco throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz is adopting a defensive guard.
Franco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Franco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Franco lands a couple of digs.
Franco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz seems keen to control Franco's posture.
Franco is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing Franco from standing up.
Franco is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Big Price MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1##SUB2#
Cruz 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. Cruz 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! Cruz celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Cruz!
Danny Cruz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SFC15 - Coleman vs Roberts 2
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Franco darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Franco landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pena wants to get back to full guard.
Franco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pena taking some punishment here, with Franco in his half guard.
Pena is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pena tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Franco lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#
Pena is rocked!#SUB2#
Pena is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franco pulls his head out easily.
Pena is still in real trouble! Can Franco finish him?
Franco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Pena! More strikes land and this one is all over! Franco jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sandro Franco!
Demarte Pena spoke after the fight, saying 'This was not the end. It is just the Begin of you end. '.
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Event:
SFC13 - Yol vs Hong
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
White misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Franco closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. White quickly recovers to half guard.
Franco passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for White !
White is desperately trying to improve his position but Franco has a good base and remains in mount.
Franco lands a big shot there that rocks White but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Franco landing punches.
White is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
White is bucking up trying to escape but Franco cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco prevents White from getting the reversal.
White sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Franco working over White with some ground and pound. White looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1##SUB2#
Franco is working for a submission of some sort.
White 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!
Franco trying to control the position but White manages to sink in the hooks.
White trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco is trying to break free.
White looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Franco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
White working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
White has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T2#
Franco rolls, trying to escape but White keeps control of the position.
Franco prevents White from getting a body triangle.
Franco tries to escape but White has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Franco trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Franco is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
White working for the choke.
Franco breaks White 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco with a nice head shot there.
Franco throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
Franco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Franco is sitting in close to White 's body. White has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Franco is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Franco is tapping! That was a very nice submission by White .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris White !
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Event:
SFC11 - Bowman vs Risley
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Cordolha has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Franco counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cordolha!
You can see the frustration on Cordolha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Franco landing a few strikes.
Franco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cordolha wants to control but Franco postures up.#SUB#
Franco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Franco working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
Cordolha is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jose Cordolha has been cut.#SUB#
Franco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cordolha is still in real trouble! Can Franco finish him?
Franco lands a huge shot from side control! Cordolha is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sandro Franco!
Jose Cordolha was interviewed post fight and said 'Shiiiiit'.
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Event:
SFC8 - Mitchell vs Roberts
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Franco shoots in and gets a takedown into Pablos's guard.#ES#
Pablos has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Franco off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Franco closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pablos did well to prevent Franco getting side control.
Pablos is trying to control but can't.
Pablos 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!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco trying to control the hands but Pablos won't let him.
Franco tries to roll but Pablos sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Pablos looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Franco taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pablo Pablos!
Pablo Pablos is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Pablo Pablos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
SFC3 - Saturdy Night Slaughter
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Franco circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Franco counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Franco chips away with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Franco has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McAodh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Franco drops back looking for a leg! McAodh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McAodh manages to kick Franco off! Franco jumps back into McAodh's guard. #SUB#
Franco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Franco is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Franco drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McAodh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Franco has McAodh in his guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Franco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McAodh is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Franco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McAodh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McAodh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
My spies in Cozad MMA Hilo inform me that McAodh has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McAodh trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franco can't keep his opponent in guard - McAodh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Franco wants to improve his position but McAodh is controlling well.
McAodh wants to control but Franco is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
Franco looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Franco actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Franco actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Franco looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McAodh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Franco punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Franco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
McAodh is trying to control the action in half guard but Franco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McAodh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Franco actively working from the bottom here.
Franco is pressing down on McAodh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Franco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McAodh defends well.
McAodh wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
McAodh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
McAodh trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McAodh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Franco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Franco tries to get out of the position.
Franco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Franco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Franco is in close to McAodh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Franco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Franco drops back looking for a leg! McAodh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McAodh manages to kick Franco off! Franco jumps back into McAodh's guard.
Franco works over McAodh with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandro Franco dominated that round.
That's time! Franco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McAodh just misses with a punch to the body.
McAodh closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
so Franco counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Franco lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Franco drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McAodh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Franco has McAodh in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Franco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Franco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McAodh is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Franco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McAodh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franco is keeping the position for now.
McAodh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Franco is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Franco has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McAodh should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Franco has tightened it up now! McAodh should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sandro Franco!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt - Franco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Franco gets a double leg takedown into Bryant's guard.
Bryant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Franco stops Bryant from standing up.
Bryant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#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.
Bryant 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 with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Franco trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Franco drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bryant dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1#
Bryant throwing strikes but missing.
Franco keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Franco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bryant slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
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.
Bryant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Franco working for a triangle but Bryant defends it easily.
Bryant sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Franco dives in and scores a takedown into Bryant's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Franco postures up and lands a big shot to Bryant's brow. #SUB2#
Franco drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bryant dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Franco is pulling down on Bryant's head to control his posture.
Bryant showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Franco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Franco keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franco controlling Bryant's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sandro Franco will probably get the nod.
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#
Bryant goes for a double leg but Franco avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Franco continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Franco changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bryant looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Franco fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Franco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bryant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Franco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bryant is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Franco tries for a kimura but Bryant is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Franco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Bryant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Franco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Franco goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bryant rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Franco's guard! Nice work there by Bryant!
Bryant controlling from the top position.
Sandro Franco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving. #T2#
Franco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bryant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bryant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Franco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Bryant is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Bryant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
Bryant sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bryant doesn't manage to clinch there - Franco circles away.
Bryant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Franco.
Bryant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Franco is fending him off so far but Bryant persists. Nope, Franco circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Franco shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bryant napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##SUB2#
Franco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Franco connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bryant some visible discomfort.
Bryant is trying to buck Franco off.#SUB2#
Franco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Franco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Franco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franco working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandro 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Franco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bryant swivels and escapes.
Bryant closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franco circles away.
Franco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Franco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Franco seems to be working for a kimura but Bryant defends the submission attempt.
Bryant is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Franco is trying to work for a kimura but Bryant is defending well.
Bryant wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Franco is looking for a kimura but Bryant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franco to get the leverage.
Franco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bryant tries to kick Franco off but Franco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bryant is looking for a sweep. Franco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Franco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Franco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Franco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bryant wants to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bryant wants to control but Franco is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bryant fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bryant shoots in looking for a takedown. Franco tries to sprawl out of it but Bryant keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Franco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jules Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Franco changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bryant looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Franco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bryant, who protects the arm well.
Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
You can see the frustration on Bryant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Franco grinds an elbow into Bryant's temple. #ROC2#
Bryant is rocked!
Bryant struggling a bit here.
Oh Bryant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Franco cracks Bryant with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Franco immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bryant is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Franco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sandro Franco!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Vargas closes the distance and pushes Franco back into the cage.
Vargas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Franco looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD2#
Franco is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vargas can't fight it off and eventually Franco manages to take the fight to the floor. Vargas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Franco wants to pass the guard but Vargas is keeping the position.
Vargas 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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vargas is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco connects with a couple of short punches.
Franco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Franco trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vargas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Franco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vargas throwing strikes from guard but Franco blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vargas is controlling him.
Vargas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vargas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Franco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vargas.
Franco wants to stand up but Vargas is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Franco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Franco drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Franco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Franco looking to pass the guard.
Vargas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Franco trying to control but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Vargas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Franco's guard. #REVR#
Vargas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Franco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Franco trying to control the position.
Vargas lands a couple of elbows.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vargas manages to pass to side control.
Franco is staying active underneath Vargas, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Franco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vargas.
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.
Vargas stops Franco from getting back to his feet.
Franco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vargas wants to stand up but Franco has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Vargas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Vargas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Vargas rushes Franco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vargas is looking to break free of the clinch but Franco has double underhooks. #TD#
Vargas pulls Franco into guard.
Vargas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Franco is in close to Vargas's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Vargas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Franco is aware though and is defending well.
Franco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vargas's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vargas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Franco wants to stand up but Vargas is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Vargas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vargas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Franco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vargas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vargas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franco can do to turn this around?
Vargas won't allow Franco to get back to his feet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Franco is pulling down on Vargas's head to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Franco wants to stand and escape but Vargas is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Vargas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vargas thows a huge punch but Franco dodges it nicely.
Franco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vargas. #SUB#
Vargas 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. Vargas eventually gives up the hold.
Franco tries to kick Vargas off but Vargas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Franco is trying is best to control the position here.
Franco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vargas. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Franco changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vargas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Franco in side control, throwing shots but Vargas defends.
Vargas prevents Franco from improving position.
Franco landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Vargas is trying to control Franco's posture but Franco avoids it.
Franco creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vargas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Franco working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Vargas dominated that second round.
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 shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vargas wants to control but Franco is keeping busy.
Franco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Franco trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Franco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vargas's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas is staying active underneath Franco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Franco is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Vargas as he works his way to full guard.
Franco is looking to advance position but Vargas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Franco is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Vargas sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Vargas with shots to the head and body - Franco looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vargas 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.
Franco is looking to improve his position but Vargas isn't that keen on the idea.
Franco trying desperately to get to his feet.
Franco takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vargas with the ground and pound from mount.
Vargas 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.
#T3#
Vargas throws some wild stikes that Franco manages to avoid easily.
Franco avoids a series of strikes thrown by Vargas.
Franco is trying to escape the mount.
Sandro Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vargas throws some wild stikes that Franco manages to avoid easily.
Franco is looking to improve his position but Vargas isn't that keen on the idea.
Franco is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Franco takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Franco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Franco wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Vargas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vargas fails to move to back control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leif Vargas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vargas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leif Vargas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2017 |
#R1##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 Bell!
Bell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Franco asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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 Bell's temple.
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. #ROC2#
Bell is rocked!
Franco scores with a big shot! Bell's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Bell! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sandro Franco!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Mcintyre shoots in and drives through. Franco sprawls well.#TD#
Franco tries to sprawl but Mcintyre drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Franco is trying to escape back to his feet but Mcintyre uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mcintyre scoring with punches and elbows.
Mcintyre scores with a couple of short elbows.
Franco is trying 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 tries to bench press Mcintyre off him but Mcintyre keeps the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Franco gets back to half guard.#T1#
Franco tries to get to full guard but Mcintyre has control of the leg.
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.
Mcintyre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Franco is looking for a sweep. Mcintyre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
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.
Franco throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mcintyre thows a huge punch but Franco dodges it nicely.
Franco is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mcintyre lands a nice short elbow.
Franco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcintyre is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Mcintyre is looking for a kimura here.
Mcintyre throwing shots but Franco is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Franco throws a head kick that misses
and Mcintyre counters with a series of strikes. Franco will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Mcintyre is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Franco's half guard.
Franco scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mcintyre manages to mount him!
Franco is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Franco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mcintyre avoids the attempt from Franco to control.
Mcintyre lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mcintyre avoids the attempt from Franco to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Mcintyre dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Franco drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Franco controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Mcintyre looking for a guillotine here but Franco defends easily.
#SUB#
Mcintyre working for a triangle but Franco defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB#
Mcintyre 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.
Mcintyre has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mcintyre has a closed guard, preventing Franco from standing up.
Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcintyre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Franco wants to pass the guard but Mcintyre is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mcintyre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Franco shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mcintyre napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Franco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcintyre has escaped the position, nice work there.
Franco controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Franco goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mcintyre has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Franco but great work by Mcintyre.#T3#
Franco throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Franco can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Mcintyre has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #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 Mcintyre!
Mcintyre tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T4#
Mcintyre regains half guard.
Mcintyre is looking for a sweep. Franco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franco is keen to just control but Mcintyre is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Franco lands a nice short elbow.
Franco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcintyre keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcintyre trying to hold on to Franco's head to control him but Franco postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ronald Mcintyre will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Franco closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mcintyre quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Mcintyre is defending against the submission attempts here by Franco.
Mcintyre tries to roll over but Franco keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Franco is stalling here. Mcintyre is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Franco seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mcintyre has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ronald Mcintyre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcintyre in side control, throwing shots but Franco defends. #T2#
Franco can't do much from the bottom here.
Franco tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mcintyre throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB#
Mcintyre working for a choke but Franco is defending well.
Franco tries to escape but Mcintyre has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Franco trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Franco is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Mcintyre is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Franco is defending well though. Mcintyre let's go of the attempt for now.
Mcintyre lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Mcintyre throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Mcintyre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Franco defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mcintyre's arms.
Franco trying to control the action but Mcintyre just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Franco right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Mcintyre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcintyre has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Mcintyre!
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