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Event:
ABW 195 Goodbye Thiago - Steve
Date: Jan 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Viv shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franco pinned against the cage. Franco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Viv gets a double leg takedown into Franco's guard.
Franco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Viv in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Viv working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Franco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viv doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Viv manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Viv content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Viv lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Viv is working Franco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Franco has Viv pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Viv is working Franco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Franco seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Viv stands up over Franco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Viv works over Franco with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#
Franco is rocked!#T1#
Viv gets to his feet and stands over Franco, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Franco felt that one! Viv unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Franco from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chosu Viv!
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Event:
ABW 185 Arendse - Bamalog
Date: Dec 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Franco landing knees to the body.
Palonesess tries to pull guard but Franco won't allow it.
Palonesess wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Franco has him pressed against the cage.
Franco pushes off an throws an elbow but Palonesess leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD#
Franco successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Franco wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Franco closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Franco manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Palonesess wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
Franco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palonesess has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Palonesess trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco wants to sweep but no luck.
Palonesess postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Franco wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Franco is trying to keep Palonesess in close.
Palonesess is looking to stand up but Franco won't let him. #SUB#
Franco is looking for a triangle but Palonesess pushes his legs off easily.
Palonesess throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Franco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palonesess doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palonesess manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Franco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Palonesess won't allow Franco to sweep him here.
Palonesess stands up out of Franco's guard for a moment - Franco manages to land a nice upkick.
Franco keeping moving, preventing Palonesess from controlling successfully.
Franco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Franco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Palonesess is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Palonesess really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Franco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Franco striking off his back but it's not causing Palonesess any problems.
Franco has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Palonesess has passed into side control.
Franco gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Franco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palonesess pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Franco missing with punches from the bottom.
Franco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Franco keeping moving, preventing Palonesess from controlling successfully.
Franco keeping full guard, as Palonesess tries to pass.
Franco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palonesess is one step ahead there. #T3#
Franco will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Franco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Palonesess keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully.
Franco working some strikes from top position.
Franco cracks Palonesess with a solid left hand.
Franco connects with a couple of short punches.
Franco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Palonesess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Franco throws a strike but Palonesess rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Palonesess must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Franco tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Palonesess is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Franco has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Palonesess is looking to defend but Franco has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Palonesess! Franco pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Palonesess taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tiago Franco!
The defeated Altintop Palonesess had this to say: 'Shit happends!!! '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Aziz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Franco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Franco shoots and misses #CL#
and Aziz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aziz lands a nice uppercut.
Aziz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Franco or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aziz.
Franco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aziz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
I was talking to Aziz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Aziz cracks Franco with a nice body shot.
Aziz works on Franco's body with a couple of short punches.
Franco tries to land a knee to the head but Aziz blocks with his arms.
Franco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aziz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jalaluddin Aziz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Franco.
Aziz lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Aziz.
Franco looks winded!
Franco is looking to take this one to the mat.
Franco misses with some punches.
Aziz is working Franco over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aziz blocks a body shot from Franco.
Franco jumps guard but Aziz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aziz lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Tiago Franco has been cut.
Aziz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aziz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aziz lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Aziz.
A left hand lands to the body for Aziz.
#T1#
Aziz works on Franco's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Aziz.
Aziz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Franco's defenses.
Aziz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franco backwards. #ROC#
Franco is rocked!
Franco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aziz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Franco is still on wobbly legs! Can Aziz finish him?
Aziz gets through Franco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aziz creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Franco's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Franco drops to his knees and Aziz pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jalaluddin Aziz!
Our winner, Jalaluddin Aziz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Franco has Dormier up against the cage in a clinch.
Franco prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Franco.
#TD#
Franco drags the fight down to the ground.
Dormier trying to control but Franco is working from the bottom.
Franco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dormier manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Franco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dormier's head.
Franco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Franco scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dormier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Franco defends well.#SUB2#
Dormier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco scoring with some ground and pound.
Franco stays in close to Dormier's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Dormier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Franco is aware though and is defending well.
Franco engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Franco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Franco scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dormier is looking for a sweep.
Franco working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dormier takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Franco working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Franco content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Franco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dormier has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dormier tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Dormier is still trying to improve position.
Franco lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dormier down.
Franco is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dormier will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dormier taking punishment in the form of punches.
Franco lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Franco in side control lands a decent elbow.
Franco cracks Dormier with a big elbow.
Dormier is looking to regain half guard here but Franco keeps moving and retains side control.
Franco in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Franco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Franco in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Franco lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Franco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dormier tries to bench press Franco off him but Franco keeps the position.
Dormier is letting Franco control him for a moment.
Dormier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Dormier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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. #T4#
Franco lands an elbow.
Franco works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Franco cracks Dormier with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dormier is trying to escape the position but Franco is controlling the position.
Dormier taking a bit of punishment here - Franco scoring with strikes.
Franco lands a few punches from side control.
Franco scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC#
Dormier is rocked!#SUB#
Franco in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dormier is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tiago Franco!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Franco takes the fight into the clinch.
Morningstar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Franco lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Franco.
Franco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morningstar smiles and moves away.
Franco shoots in and drives through. Morningstar sprawls well.
Franco shoots in and drives through. Morningstar sprawls well.
Lucifer Morningstar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Franco.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franco is defended easily by Morningstar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morningstar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Morningstar tries to land a leg kick but Franco saw it coming and moves away.
#CL2#
Franco closes the distance and pushes Morningstar back into the cage.
Morningstar is trying to break free.
Franco is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Franco tries to pull guard but Morningstar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Morningstar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#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 Morningstar uses from the top position.
Franco throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Franco looking for a sweep. Not yet Franco, not yet.
Franco trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Morningstar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Franco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morningstar has managed to get both his arms back between Franco's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Franco has his feet on Morningstar's thighs here. He's pushed Morningstar off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Morningstar screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tiago Franco!
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Event:
EFA 74 Lancaster vs Nixon
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Franco misses with a takedown attempt
and Nagata counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nagata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Franco shoots and misses
and Nagata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Franco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Nagata to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Nagata feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Franco sprawling to the canvas! Franco rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nagata finish him?!
#ROC#
Franco is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tiago Franco has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco wants to clinch
and Nagata counters with a big right hand! Oh Franco is in trouble here! Nagata follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuji Nagata !
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Event:
EFA 63 Turner vs Grieg
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Franco moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo blocking some punches.
Franco's coach down at Big Price MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Franco's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pappalardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Franco.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pappalardo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Franco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Franco has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pappalardo after a bit of a struggle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pappalardo.
Franco jumps guard but Pappalardo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Franco wants to take the fight to the mat but Pappalardo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Derek Pappalardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Franco.
Pappalardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Franco tries for a takedown. No joy.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pappalardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Franco tries for a takedown but Pappalardo circles away easily
letting Pappalardo counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Franco is rocked!
Franco looks winded!#CL#
Pappalardo has Franco up against the cage in a clinch.
Franco is still on wobbly legs! Can Pappalardo finish him?
Pappalardo dips a shoulder and cracks Franco with a mighty uppercut! Franco falls back against the cage and Pappalardo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Franco is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Pappalardo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Pappalardo!
Derek Pappalardo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
EFA 47 Nixon vs Trucks
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Franco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Franco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Franco goes for a takedown attempt but McCarthy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Franco punishes McCarthy's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters circling a little - McCarthy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McCarthy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Franco. That did some damage!
McCarthy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Franco fails to land with a series of punches.
McCarthy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Franco walks into a stiff left hand from McCarthy.
Franco throws a nice looking combination but McCarthy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCarthy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Franco tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range.
Franco closes the distance but McCarthy moves to the side
and McCarthy counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franco tries to clinch up.
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown. McCarthy tries to sprawl out of it but Franco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCarthy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Franco closes the distance but McCarthy moves to the side
and McCarthy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Franco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCarthy counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Franco is rocked!
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Franco.
McCarthy scores with a leg kick.
Franco fails with the takedown
and McCarthy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Franco looks winded!
McCarthy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Franco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCarthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Franco is still on wobbly legs! Can McCarthy finish him?
Franco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCarthy fakes the body blow, causing Franco to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Franco goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AnC 4: Majauska vs. Stalker
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Franco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Franco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Button throws a series of strikes that have Franco backpedaling.
Button looks to land a right hand but Franco moved out of range.
Button throws a one two combo.
A big right from Button misses.
Franco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Button lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Franco tries to bum rush Button with a series of wild strikes but Button uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Button throws out a counter right but Franco avoids it with no problem.
Button loads up on a big right hand but Franco slips the punch.
Tiago Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Button throws a nice looking combination but Franco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franco seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Button jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Franco tries to bum rush Button with a series of wild strikes but Button uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franco stuffs the takedown.
Franco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Button defends well and Franco ends up having to push Button into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Button tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franco swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Franco goes for a double leg but Button avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Button continues to drive forward.
Franco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Button sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franco somewhat.
Franco tries to bum rush Button with a series of wild strikes but Button uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Franco takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Button misses.
Button takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Franco tries to clinch but Button is having none of it.
Franco has a takedown stuffed.
Button scores with a crisp jab that stopped Franco in his tracks.
Franco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Franco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Franco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Button darts in and clinches Franco up against the cage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco taking a breather.
Button misses with a hook from the clinch.
Button displaying some good clinch control by pressing Franco up against the cage.
Button blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Franco is working for takedown but Button is calmly controlling the position for now.
Button lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Franco tries to pull guard but Button holds him up against the cage and eventually Franco drops back down to his feet.
Button throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Franco on the inside.
Franco wants a takedown but no success here.
Franco can't find room to land a body shot as Button controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Button's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Franco on the inside.
Button misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Button fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Button.
Button lands a hook that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Franco looking to slow down the pace here.
Button lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franco backwards. #TD#
Franco gets control of Button's arms and successfully pulls guard. Franco will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Franco throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Button really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Franco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Franco throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Button stopping the sweep attempt from Franco.#ES#
Franco kicks Button off and gets to his feet.
Button misses with a straight right.
Franco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Button as he jumps to the side.
Franco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Button is fending him off so far but Franco persists. Nope, Button circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Button was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Franco tries to clinch but Button moves out of range.
Franco fails to land the takedown.
Franco is breathing heavily.#T4#
Button throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Franco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Button swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Button dives in and scores a takedown into Franco's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Franco manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Franco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Button stuffs the takedown attempt from Franco. Franco gets slowly back to his feet.
Franco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Button.
Franco throws a big counter combination but Button scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Franco shoots in but Button avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Button is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Franco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Button finds it's way round the side to connect with Franco's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Franco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Button dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Button paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Button's jab looks to have found its range, popping Franco under the eye.
Franco with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Button counter with a right hand.
Button darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Button lands with a cross.
Franco misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Button counters with a single leg into guard. Franco didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Button lands a couple of elbows.
Button stopping the sweep attempt from Franco.
Franco trying to keep a closed guard but Button is proving a slippery customer.
Button chips away with some ground and pound.
Franco looking for a sweep. Not yet Franco, not yet.
Franco striking from the bottom.
Button must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
Button trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Franco 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 throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Franco wants to sweep but no luck.
Button makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Franco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco 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#
Button is looking to improve his position.
Franco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Franco trying to control the action but Button is working from the bottom. #T2#
Button trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Button taking shots to the head. #CUT#
It looks like John Button has been cut.
Franco fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Button wants to control but Franco is having none of it.
Franco wants to control the pace but Button is squirming around nicely.
Franco landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Franco! Button is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tiago Franco!
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Event:
AnC: Annihilator 1
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Franco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Senchai's half guard.
Franco has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Franco with the ground and pound from mount.
Franco looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Senchai covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiago Franco!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Franco tries to clinch but Page moves out of range.
Franco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Page swivels and escapes.
Page throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Franco's head.
Franco misses with a few strikes there.
Page keeps the fight on the outside.
Page connects with a high kick.
Franco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick from Page lands but Franco takes it in his stride. #TD#
Page changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Franco looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ROC#
Franco is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franco is looking for a sweep.
Franco is still in real trouble! Can Page finish him?
Franco seems to have recovered his senses.
Franco can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Page trying to control the action but Franco is working from the bottom.
Page is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Franco will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but Page drags him back down.
Page is chipping away with strikes.
#T1##SUB#
Page is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Franco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Page working the body and head with strikes.
Franco struggling a bit here.
Franco is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Franco is trying to work for a sweep but Page has mounted him!#SUB#
Page swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Franco is now in Page's guard. A big mistake from Page there, giving up the dominant position!
Franco advances position into side control!
Page gets back to half guard.
Page is pressing down on Franco's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Page manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Franco manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Page sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
Franco controls Page momentarily but Page frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Franco looking for a sweep. Not yet Franco, not yet.
Page wants to pass the guard but Franco is keeping the position.
Franco trying to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Page postures up.
#T3#
Page forces his way into half guard.
Page trying to pass the guard but Franco defending well.
Franco is in trouble now - Page has advanced to mount!
Franco tries to hold on but Page postures up.
Page fails to advance to Franco's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page avoids the attempt from Franco to control.#T4##SUB#
Page is working for a guillotine from mount but Franco frees his head quite easily.
Franco regains half guard.
Page looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Page 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.
Franco is trying to control but Page passes into side control!
Franco manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Page moves into full guard.
Franco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Page 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#
Franco takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Page!
#TD#
Page manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Franco on his heels. He'll look to pass Franco's guard now, I'm sure.
Franco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Page is controlling him.
Franco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Page controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Page stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Page postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Franco is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Page is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Franco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Page lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Page pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franco is keeping the position for now.
Franco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Page is one step ahead there.
Page scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Franco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Page is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Page looking to pass the guard.
Page advances to half guard.
Page blocks the strikes from Franco.
#T2#
Franco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Page is working away from the top position though.
Page prevents Franco from improving his position.
Page seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Franco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Page is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franco can do to turn this around?
Franco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Page is fighting to break Franco's control of his arms but Franco is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Franco keeping full guard, as Page tries to pass.
Page passes Franco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Page is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Franco!
Page pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Page looking to control but Franco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Franco tries to hold on but Page pushes him away.
Page sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Page fails to move to back control.
Franco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Franco stops Page from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Franco wants to hold on but Page pushes him away.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Franco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Page looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Franco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Franco sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Franco wants to control but Page is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Franco gets back to full guard.
Page trying to control but Franco is working from the bottom.
Page tries to free his leg and advance position but Franco is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Page is stalling in the full guard.
Franco trying to keep a closed guard but Page is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Page dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Page closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Franco's guard.
Franco looking to control.
Page pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franco is keeping the position for now.
Scott Page overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Page controlling from the top position.
Page stops Franco from standing up.
Page advances to half guard.
Page trying to mount his opponent but Franco defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page passes the guard and advances to mount!
Page controlling his opponent. #T1#
Franco manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Page 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.
Page takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Franco trying to control from the bottom.
Page frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Franco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Franco wants to try and get back to his feet.
Page controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Page has hold of Franco's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Franco manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T2#
Franco taking shots to the head.
Page moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Page looking for the choke from the back.
Page not allowing Franco to control his hands. #SUB#
Page looking for the RNC.
Page controlling well, preventing Franco from escaping the position.
Franco is trying to stand back up.
Franco trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3##SUB#
Page has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Franco has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Page is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Franco just trying to survive but Page is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Page working for a choke but Franco is defending well.
Franco breaks Page's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Franco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Page's head.
Franco working some strikes from top position.
Page seems keen to control Franco's posture.
Tiago Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Franco looking to pass the guard.
Page is trying to control the position but Franco postures up. #SUB#
Page throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Page is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Franco defends well.
Page looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franco works over Page with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page has control of Franco's left arm, preventing Franco from doing any damage. #SUB#
Page looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Franco preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Page showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Page 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Page!
Scott Page decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Franco fails with the takedown#CL#
and Rylie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rylie.
Rylie wants to break free but Franco has control.
#TD2#
Franco pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Franco is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Franco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Franco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rylie is keeping the position for now.
Rylie can't keep his opponent in guard - Franco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Franco is looking to stall here but Rylie recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rylie keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rylie is pulling down on Franco's head. It's preventing any offense from Franco, at least for the moment.
Franco trying to control but Rylie is working from the bottom.
Franco passes into half guard.
Rylie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franco on the ground.
Ground and pound from Franco. #SUB2#
Franco 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.
Franco wants to take a breather but Rylie is having none of it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Franco working Rylie over with strikes. #ROC2#
Rylie is rocked!
Franco wants to control but Rylie is keeping him busy.
Franco is looking to advance position but Rylie won't allow it.
Franco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Franco lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Rylie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franco controlling the action here.
Franco wants to control but Rylie is keeping him busy.
Rylie seems to have got his legs back now.
Rylie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Franco working the head and body with strikes.
Franco is trying to control the action in half guard but Rylie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rylie trying to control from the bottom.
Franco trying to control the action but Rylie is working from the bottom.
Franco wants to pass to mount but Rylie is defending the position. #T3#
Franco trying to control the action but Rylie is working from the bottom.
Franco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rylie has hold of Franco's hands but Franco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Franco lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Rylie quite badly. Rylie pulls Franco in close trying to recover. Franco postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Rylie on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Rylie doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiago Franco!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2018 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Franco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Franco goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Timothy Wilkinson has been cut.
Tiago Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkinson connects with a body shot.
Franco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilkinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Franco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wilkinson lands a jab to Franco's midsection.
Franco wants to clinch.
Franco misses with a takedown
and Wilkinson counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkinson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wilkinson avoids the body shot from Franco.
Wilkinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Franco misses with a combination
and Wilkinson counters with a left and a right... And another left! Franco is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timothy Wilkinson!
Timothy Wilkinson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
KFC 37: San Diego vs Ji Woo
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Franco's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Franco duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like David Taylor has been cut.#CL#
Taylor gets a clinch.
Franco has Taylor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taylor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Franco pulls guard successfully.
Taylor tries to stand but Franco is controlling from the bottom.
Franco keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Franco controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor postures up.
Franco is looking to stand up but Taylor isn't so interested in that idea.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Franco shoots in.
Taylor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Franco is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
Franco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Franco dips to his left and cracks Taylor with an uppercut!
Franco tries for a takedown but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
David Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Franco.#TD#
Taylor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Franco on his heels. He'll look to pass Franco's guard now, I'm sure.
Taylor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franco's head.
Franco 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 wants to stand and escape but Taylor is having none of it.
Franco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taylor controls the pace.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Franco is keeping the position.#T2#
Taylor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Franco working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Taylor is looking to stand up but Franco won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Taylor .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor gets to mount! Franco was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Franco gets back to half guard.
Taylor is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Franco wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Franco is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Franco trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but Franco defending well.
Franco pushes Taylor off looking to stand but Taylor dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Franco defends the submission attempt.
Taylor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Franco is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Taylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Taylor 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Taylor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Franco being controlled for a moment.
Franco can't do much from the bottom here.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but Taylor drags him back down.
Taylor working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Taylor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taylor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taylor is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Taylor working away.#T1#
Taylor is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Franco looking for a sweep but Taylor has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Franco is looking to improve his position but Taylor isn't that keen on the idea.
Taylor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Franco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Taylor controlling from the full mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Franco is desperately trying to improve his position but Taylor has a good base and remains in mount.
Taylor controlling the pace for now.
Franco wants to control but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Taylor controlling the pace for now.
David Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Taylor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Taylor with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Taylor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Taylor in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Taylor fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Taylor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Franco prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Taylor controlling the pace for now.
Franco tries to control Taylor 's body but Taylor pushes him off. Franco squirms to his side and now Taylor has his back! #T4##SUB#
Taylor looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Franco fending off the submission attempt from Taylor .
Franco wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Taylor .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Taylor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Taylor 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Taylor pushes Franco up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco closes the distance and clinches up with Taylor , looking for a takedown. Franco pushes Taylor against the cage but Taylor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Franco. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Taylor looking to score a takedown here. Franco is defending well but Taylor drives through and ends up in Franco's guard.
Franco looking to control.
Taylor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Franco is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor is thwarting Franco's attempts to control the position.
Taylor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco gets back to full guard.
Franco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taylor 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.
Taylor postures up and lands a big shot to Franco's brow. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Franco manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Franco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Taylor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Taylor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU#
Taylor stands up. #T3#
Franco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Franco moves to clinch but Taylor breaks away
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Taylor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Franco is looking to regain half guard here but Taylor keeps moving and retains side control.
Taylor cracks Franco with a big elbow.
Taylor has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Franco!
Franco can't escape the position.
Taylor unloading with bombs!
Taylor working the ground and pound effectively.
Franco is working to get back to half guard.
Tiago Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Taylor controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Taylor lands a big shot there that rocks Franco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Taylor lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Franco hang on?
Taylor avoids the attempt from Franco to control.
Taylor looking to control and managing it successfully.
David Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Taylor jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Franco is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Franco and Taylor has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taylor , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Taylor !
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Event:
KFC Fight Night Helsinki 3
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Braga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franco, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Braga has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Franco regains guard immediately.
Franco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Franco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Braga controls the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Franco'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.
Franco looking to control but Braga passes into half guard.
Braga sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco trying to hold on to Braga's head to control him but Braga postures up.
#T1#
Braga trying to control the pace.
Braga moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Braga tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Braga has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Braga is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Braga looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Franco prevents Braga from moving into mount. #T2#
Franco struggling a bit here.
Braga controls the position.
Franco is looking to regain half guard here but Braga keeps moving and retains side control.
Braga advances to mount.
Franco can't escape the position.
Braga controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Braga 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.#T3#
Franco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Braga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Braga prevents Franco from getting the reversal.
Braga controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Braga 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 tries to reverse the position but Braga maintains control.
Braga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Franco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Braga controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Braga is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Franco is surviving well by controlling Braga's body position as best he can.
Braga moves to his opponent's back but Franco bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Braga.
Franco throws a big right hand that misses.
Franco distracts Braga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Braga managing to control the position.
Franco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogan Braga dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Braga rushes Franco and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Braga manages to pull guard.
Braga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Franco manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga passes Franco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Franco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Braga is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braga controlling the action here.
Franco wants to control but Braga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Franco is in trouble now - Braga has advanced to mount!
Franco wants to control but Braga is having none of it.
Braga controlling from the full mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Braga.
Braga avoids the attempt from Franco to control.
Franco is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Braga turns him over and now has his back.
Franco is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Braga.
#T2#
Braga is not going to allow Franco to sit and survive in this position.
Braga controls the action.
Braga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Braga is not going to allow Franco to sit and survive in this position.
Braga controls the position.#T3#
Yet more stalling tactics from Braga.
Franco looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Franco is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Franco can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Franco trying to control but not successfully.
Franco tries to roll but Braga sticks to his back.
Franco is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Braga.
#SUB2#
Franco preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Braga.
Rogan Braga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braga avoiding Franco 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogan Braga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Franco tries to sprawl but Braga drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Braga is thwarting Franco's attempts to control the position.
Braga is looking to advance position but Franco won't allow it.
Braga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Franco wants to control the action here but instead Braga manages to pass to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga controlling from mount. #T1#
Braga seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Franco is holding on tight.
Braga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Braga looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Franco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Braga controlling from mount.
More stalling from Braga.#T2#
Franco tries to hold on but Braga postures up.
Braga content just to control the position here.
Braga fails to move to back control.
Braga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Franco tries to hold on but Braga postures up.
Braga controlling from the full mount.
Franco tries to hold on but Braga postures up.
Braga controlling the pace for now.
Franco wants to control but Braga is having none of it.
Braga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tiago Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Franco wants to hold on but Braga pushes him away.
Franco is trying to escape the mount.
Franco wants to hold on but Braga pushes him away.
Franco stops Braga from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Braga controlling his opponent.
Franco sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Braga is looking for a kimura but Franco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braga to get the leverage.
Rogan Braga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Braga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Franco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rogan Braga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Braga 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogan Braga!
A victorious Rogan Braga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
KFC 27: Leary vs Hill
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Frank throws a shot to the body.
Frank bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Franco's head.
Frank scores with a crisp jab that stopped Franco in his tracks.
Franco throws a series of punches but Frank moves out of range.
Frank lands a nice shot to the body.
Frank ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Franco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Frank. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frank.#ROC#
Franco is rocked!
Franco gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Frank points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Franco wakes up just in time to hear Frank thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darian Frank!
Our winner, Darian Frank, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
KFC 16: Kane vs Steve
Date: May 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Franco misses with a takedown
and Bootier counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Bootier clinches up with Franco and pushes him back against the cage.
Bootier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bootier slows down the pace here.
Bootier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bootier stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bootier scores with a shoulder strike.
Bootier lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franco takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Franco is rocked!
Bootier creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Franco's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Franco drops to his knees and Bootier pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Booty Bootier!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 753 Round 1
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Franco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Franco lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT2#
It looks like Bob Snapp has been cut.
Franco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tiago Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown but Snapp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A combination from Snapp does no damage.
Franco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Snapp avoids it really well and circles away.
Bob Snapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Franco.
Snapp lands a right hook to the body.
Franco lands a nice hook to Snapp's body. Snapp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Franco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Snapp avoids it really well and circles away.
Franco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snapp counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Snapp misses with the combination.
#T1#
Snapp dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Franco. That did some damage!
Nice straight punches there by Snapp. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snapp.
Good leg kick by Snapp there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL#
Snapp has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Snapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snapp displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Franco.
Jab by Snapp.
Snapp takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Franco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD#
and Snapp counters with a crisp one two that drops Franco! Snapp thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Franco to his feet! Franco is in big trouble!#ROC#
Franco is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franco is still on wobbly legs! Can Snapp finish him?
Franco with a poor takedown
and Snapp counters with a crisp right that sends Franco to the canvas! Snapp follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Snapp!
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