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Event:
Batoru FC 4
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Franco swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Grena misses its target.
Franco has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Grena wants to clinch
and Franco counters with a stiff right hand.
Grena is looking to clinch but Franco is avoiding it.
Franco just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Franco pushes Grena up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Grena manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Franco clinches with his opponent.
Franco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grena is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Franco decides to pull guard.
Grena working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grena wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
Franco throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Franco holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Franco looking for a guillotine here but Grena defends easily.
Grena chips away with some ground and pound.
Grena throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grena working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Franco throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Franco is trying to control the position but Grena postures up.
Franco striking off his back. #ES2#
Franco pushes Grena off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Franco feints and as Grena raises his hands in defense, Franco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T2#
Franco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Franco lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Franco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Franco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Franco chips away with some ground and pound.
Franco controlling from the top position.
Franco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franco is looking to work some ground and pound but Grena has wrist control.
Franco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Franco gets to his feet - Grena follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Franco closes the distance and clinches. #T3##TD2#
Franco jumps into guard, dragging Grena to the mat.
#SUB2#
Franco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grena doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Franco is tightening it up a little... Grena has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Grena reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Grena taps out! Nice BJJ there by Franco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yuran Franco!
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Event:
EFA 77 Stebson vs Kerr
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Chadnezzar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franco has his takedown stuffed
and Chadnezzar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Franco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chadnezzar defends well and Franco ends up having to push Chadnezzar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Franco slips a straight right by Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Franco tries for a takedown but Chadnezzar circles away easily
and Chadnezzar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuran Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chadnezzar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chadnezzar with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Yuran Franco has been cut.
Franco is looking to clinch.
Franco tries to clinch but Chadnezzar moves out of range.
Franco takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Franco shoots and misses
and Chadnezzar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chadnezzar, as that shot connected.
Franco shoots for a double leg takedown but Chadnezzar sprawls well. He's pushed Franco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Chadnezzar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yuran Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chadnezzar drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Franco right on the button. Franco goes down! Chadnezzar follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Chadnezzar gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nebu Chadnezzar!
Nebu Chadnezzar 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:
EFA 68 Trucks vs Sestius
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Hamilton swings for the body but Franco moves out of range.
#TD#
Hamilton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hamilton blocks the strikes from Franco.
Franco lands with a few short shots to the body.
Hamilton is keen to just control but Franco is a slippery customer.
Franco trying to control but Hamilton postures up.
#SUB#
Hamilton is trying to work for a kimura but Franco is defending well.
Hamilton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hamilton trying to control the action but Franco is working from the bottom.
Hamilton trying to pass the guard but Franco defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton 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.
Hamilton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hamilton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franco on the ground.
Franco is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Hamilton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Hamilton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hamilton tries to stand and escape but Franco is controlling the position.
Hamilton 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.
Hamilton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Franco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hamilton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Franco gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamilton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Franco throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Franco looking for a sweep. Not yet Franco, not yet. #SUB2#
Franco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hamilton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hamilton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hamilton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hamilton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hamilton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Hamilton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franco is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Franco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Hamilton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Franco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hamilton has managed to get both his arms back between Franco's legs - danger averted.
Hamilton wants to stand but Franco is controlling his posture from full guard.
Franco tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Hamilton drops back looking for a leg! Franco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Franco manages to kick Hamilton off! Hamilton jumps back into Franco's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamilton wants to pass the guard but Franco is keeping the position.
Franco throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T3##SUB2#
Franco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Franco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamilton is aware though and is defending well.
Hamilton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hamilton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Franco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hamilton is looking to stand up but Franco won't let him.
Franco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hamilton is one step ahead there.
Franco trying to control the position.
Hamilton slips nicely into half guard.
Hamilton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Franco defending well though.
Hamilton tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Hamilton is working for a kimura but Franco is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Hamilton is working for a kimura but Franco is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Hamilton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Franco striking from half guard on the bottom.
Franco is trying to control but can't.
Hamilton wants to stand up but Franco is controlling the position.
Franco trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hamilton trying to control the pace.
Franco taking some punishment here, with Hamilton in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Hamilton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hamilton.
Franco unleashes a big counter combination but Hamilton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hamilton stuffs the takedown attempt from Franco. Franco gets slowly back to his feet.
Hamilton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Franco tries to avoid it but Hamilton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Franco to the ground. Franco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Franco enables Hamilton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Franco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hamilton tries to free his leg and advance position but Franco is retaining full guard.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hamilton tries to free his leg and advance position but Franco is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
Hamilton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hamilton wants to get up but he can't break Franco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hamilton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franco can do to turn this around?
Hamilton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Franco wants to sweep but no luck.
Franco is trying to control the position but Hamilton postures up.
Alexander Hamilton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hamilton wanted to stand there but Franco had control of the position. #SUB2#
Hamilton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Franco looking for a sweep. Not yet Franco, not yet.
Franco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hamilton.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamilton throwing strikes from guard but Franco blocks nicely.
Hamilton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Franco trying to control the position.
Hamilton throwing strikes from guard but Franco blocks nicely.
Hamilton is looking to work some ground and pound but Franco has wrist control.#T2#
Hamilton wants to pass the guard but Franco is keeping the position.
Franco throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hamilton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hamilton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Franco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hamilton.
Franco feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Franco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Franco is in close to Hamilton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hamilton wants to stand up but Franco is controlling him.
Franco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Franco is in close to Hamilton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Franco working some strikes from top position.
Franco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamilton throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hamilton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hamilton wants to stand but Franco is controlling his posture from full guard.
Franco throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
#SUB2#
Franco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hamilton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Franco throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hamilton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hamilton trying to control but Franco is working from the bottom.
Franco trying to keep a closed guard but Hamilton is proving a slippery customer.
Franco thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Franco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Franco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamilton is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Franco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamilton is aware though and is defending well.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Franco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco being controlled here, momentarily.
Franco is striking but Hamilton is not phased and passes to half guard.
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 Alexander Hamilton will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Franco drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hamilton defends it well.#CL#
Franco tries to keep at a distance but Hamilton has taken the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Hamilton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hamilton stops a takedown attempt from Franco.
Franco struggles to land a body shot inside as Hamilton controls his hands.
Franco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hamilton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Hamilton is fighting off a takedown attempt but Franco is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hamilton to the mat. Hamilton regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Hamilton manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Franco is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hamilton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Franco to the mat. Franco regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamilton tries to stand but Franco is controlling from the bottom.
Hamilton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Franco looking to control.
Hamilton looking to pass the guard.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamilton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hamilton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Franco's guard.
Hamilton stopping the sweep attempt from Franco.
Hamilton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hamilton wants to pass the guard but Franco is keeping the position.
Franco is pulling down on Hamilton's head. It's preventing any offense from Hamilton, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Hamilton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Franco to the mat! Franco manages to get full guard. #T2#
Hamilton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Franco looking to control.
Hamilton throwing strikes from guard but Franco blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Franco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamilton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franco is keeping the position for now.
Hamilton wants to stand but Franco has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hamilton stopping the sweep attempt from Franco.#T3#
Hamilton wants to pass the guard but Franco is keeping the position.
Franco wants to sweep but no luck.
Hamilton trying to control but Franco is working from the bottom.
Franco has a closed guard, preventing Hamilton from standing up.
Hamilton slips nicely into half guard.
Hamilton wants to pass the guard but Franco is defending well.
Franco is refusing to be controlled, as Hamilton sits in half guard.
Franco is trying to maintain the position but Hamilton is very close to passing his half guard.
Yuran Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hamilton blocks the strikes from Franco.
Hamilton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hamilton is looking to take a break and control but Franco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Hamilton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Franco throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Hamilton manages to pass to side control.
Franco is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hamilton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Franco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Franco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Franco actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Hamilton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hamilton, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Hamilton!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alexander Hamilton waved his t-shirt featuring Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
EFA 59 Watanabe vs Strawberry
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Assad with a nice cross.
Nice takedown defense from Assad. No joy for Franco on that attempt.
Assad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Assad lands the left hand.#TD#
Franco looking to score a takedown here. Assad is defending well but Franco drives through and ends up in Assad's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Franco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Assad tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Assad is looking for a triangle but Franco pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Assad working for a triangle but Franco defends it easily.
Franco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Assad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Assad looking to control.
Assad thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Franco throws a big elbow that misses.
Franco is working Assad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Assad trying to control the position.
Franco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Assad 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 looking to pass the guard.
Franco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Franco slips nicely into half guard.
Assad wants to control but Franco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Franco takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Franco is nestled in close to Assad, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Assad is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Franco scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#
Assad is rocked!
Franco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Assad's head.
Assad is still in real trouble! Can Franco finish him?
Franco takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Assad trying to control from the bottom.
Assad seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
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.
Franco working Assad over with strikes.
Assad trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Franco scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Franco wants to control but Assad is keeping him busy.
Assad trying to control from the bottom.
Franco is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Assad is hurt! He's hurt bad - Franco fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Assad from any more punishment! Congratulations to Franco! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuran Franco!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Franco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff is looking for a triangle but Franco pushes his legs off easily.
Franco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Franco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Hasselhoff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Franco defends it easily.
Franco distracts Hasselhoff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Franco is in close to Hasselhoff's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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.
Franco stands up over Hasselhoff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Franco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Franco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Franco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff 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. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Franco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hasselhoff is tightening it up a little... Franco has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Franco reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Franco taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hasselhoff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hershel Hasselhoff!
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Event:
TGC Crucible 11
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Corrales throws the left hand but Franco avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Franco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Corrales to the mat! Corrales manages to get full guard.
Franco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Corrales has momentary wrist control but Franco slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#
Corrales is rocked!
Franco gets to his feet and stands over Corrales, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Corrales felt that one! Franco unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Corrales from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuran Franco!
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Event:
TGC Crucible 9
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Umarov throws a hook but Franco blocks it.
Franco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umarov.
Umarov misses with a straight right.
Umarov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franco.
Franco attempts a counter takedown but Umarov avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Umarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Umarov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov cracks a nice hook into Franco's ribs.
Umarov throws a lazy right hand but Franco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Franco feinted with a counter takedown.
Franco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Timur Umarov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Umarov throws a hook to the side of Franco's head but Franco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umarov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Franco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umarov.
Franco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Umarov as Franco shoots in.
A nice side step and Umarov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Umarov misses its intended target.
Franco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Umarov sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Umarov misses the target.
Umarov misses with an uppercut.
Umarov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Franco ducks under a wild hook from Umarov.
Franco is looking to counter the offense by Umarov and move into the clinch.
Franco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umarov.
As Umarov looks to move away, Franco throws a big counter combo but Umarov just gets out of the way.#T2#
Franco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umarov jabs Franco right on the nose. Franco blinks but takes it well.
Umarov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franco is defended easily by Umarov.
Umarov throws a looping overhand right but Franco ducks down to avoid it.
Franco dives in for a single leg takedown but Umarov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Umarov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuran Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
A jab from Umarov finds it's way through Franco's defenses.
Franco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Umarov lands with a right hand.
Franco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Umarov just misses with a punch to the body.
Umarov lands with an uppercut that bounces Franco off the cage and back into range.
Umarov misses with a straight right.
Umarov misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Franco counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umarov tries to bench press Franco off him but Franco keeps the position.
Franco is looking to take a break and control but Umarov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Umarov is looking to reverse the position.
Franco throws an elbow but Umarov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Franco lands some shots froms side control.
Franco throws a strike aimed at the side of Umarov's head but Umarov avoids it well.
Franco throws an elbow but Umarov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Franco tries to move to mount but Umarov blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Franco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Umarov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Franco is looking to take a break and control but Umarov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Franco throws a strike aimed at the side of Umarov's head but Umarov avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Umarov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Umarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Franco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Franco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umarov.
Franco misses with a takedown
and Umarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Timur Umarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umarov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Francos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Franco.
Franco changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov takes a swing at Franco's ribcage but misses.
Franco slips a straight right by Umarov.
Franco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Umarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Umarov scores with a nice right hand.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab from Umarov.
Umarov lands an overhand right.
Umarov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Umarov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good standup being displayed there by Umarov as he connects with a hook.
Franco darts in looking for a takedown but Umarov gets double underhooks and turns Franco into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuran Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco moves out of range of the strikes.
Franco attempts a counter takedown but Umarov avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Umarov lands an overhand right.
Umarov throws a shot from downtown. Franco moves away and avoids it.
Umarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Franco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Umarov lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umarov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Umarov throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Franco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Franco thows a huge punch but Umarov dodges it nicely.
Franco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Umarov's head.
Franco lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Franco is nestled in close to Umarov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Franco throwing shots but Umarov is blocking nicely.
Franco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Umarov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Franco stands and throws Umarov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Umarov dodges the ground and pound from Franco.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Umarov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Umarov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Umarov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Franco.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franco working the ground and pound.
Franco is putting a hurting on Umarov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Franco fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Franco misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umarov prevents Franco from moving into mount.
The ground and pound from Franco seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Franco.
Umarov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Yuran Franco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franco tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Umarov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Umarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Franco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umarov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Franco moves away from the strike by Umarov.
Franco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umarov.
A telegraphed right hand from Umarov misses the target.
Franco feinted with a counter takedown.
Umarov scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco shoots in and drives through. Umarov sprawls well.
Umarov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franco appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Umarov throws a jab when Franco was well out of range.
Franco tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Umarov manages to circle out of the way.
Franco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Umarov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Franco scrambles back to his feet.
Franco takes one to the side of the head.
Umarov lands with a straight right. Franco didn't see that one coming.
Franco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A swing and a miss from Umarov.#TD#
Franco looking to score a takedown here. Umarov is defending well but Franco drives through and ends up in Umarov's guard.
Umarov working a defensive guard here.
Franco postures up in Umarov's guard and throws a big left but Umarov blocks it. #T2#
Franco throws a big right hand that misses.
Franco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Umarov seems keen to control Franco's posture.
Franco lands a couple of elbows.
Franco postures up in Umarov's guard and throws a big left but Umarov blocks it.
Franco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Umarov is adopting a defensive guard.
Franco trying to control but Umarov is working from the bottom.
Franco advances to half guard. #T3#
Umarov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Franco.
Umarov is trying is best to control the position here.
Let's hope that Umarov 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 missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Umarov is trying to control but can't.
Franco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Umarov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Franco.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Franco lands a nice short elbow.
Umarov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Umarov is looking for a sweep. Franco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Umarov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Franco lands a couple of digs.
Umarov pulls Franco in close to prevent any damage.
Yuran Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Franco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Franco throws an elbow that misses. Umarov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Franco's guard. Nice move by Umarov!#REVB#
Umarov wants to pass the guard but Franco is keeping the position.#SUB#
Franco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Umarov defends well.
Umarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timur Umarov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Umarov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Franco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Umarov is aware though and is defending well.
Umarov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Franco looking for a guillotine here but Umarov defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timur Umarov.
I've got Umarov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Umarov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Timur Umarov thanked BuriedAlive// Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Franco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Banks misses with a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Franco has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Banks feints and then cracks Franco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Franco down.
Banks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Banks goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A low kick from Banks misses #TD2#
and Franco counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Banks trying to control from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco wants to control but Banks is keeping him busy.
Franco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banks's head.
Franco landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Banks is trying to stand back up but Franco is controlling him
Franco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banks's head.
Banks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franco on the ground.
Franco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Franco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banks defending well though.
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 Banks's temple.
Franco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Franco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Franco lands strikes from half guard.
Banks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Franco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Franco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Franco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Franco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Franco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Nice strikes from Franco there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Franco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Franco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Franco working Banks over with strikes.
Franco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Franco wants to control but Banks is keeping him busy.
Franco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Franco working over Banks with some ground and pound. Banks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Franco working Banks over with strikes.
Franco working over Banks with some ground and pound. Banks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#
Banks is rocked!
Banks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Franco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oh Banks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franco unloads with some huge strikes here! Banks is out! Franco wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yuran Franco!
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Event:
KFC Fight Night St Pete 3
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Dusmatov 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.
We've been hearing reports that Dusmatov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dusmatov lands with an uppercut that bounces Franco off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
It looks like Yuran Franco has been cut.
Dusmatov lands a jab to the nose.
Franco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dusmatov defends it nicely.#CL2#
Franco closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Dusmatov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Dusmatov. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Dusmatov closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Nice body punch from Dusmatov.
Dusmatov cracks Franco with a nice body shot.#BC#
Dusmatov breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Dusmatov does no damage.
Dusmatov throws a right and a left that Franco avoids nicely.
Franco fails with the takedown.
Dusmatov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franco.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dusmatov!
Dusmatov throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2##CL#
Dusmatov moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dusmatov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Franco.
Franco drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hasanboy Dusmatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuran Franco.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for Dusmatov to work.
#BC#
Dusmatov breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Franco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Franco shoots for a double leg takedown but Dusmatov sprawls well. He's pushed Franco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Dusmatov rushes Franco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Dusmatov manages to break the clinch.
Franco takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Dusmatov moves into range and clinches up with Franco.#BC#
Dusmatov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD#
Dusmatov drops Franco with a right and a left! Dusmatov comes rushing in but Franco regains his composure and manages to keep Dusmatov in guard.
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!#SU#
Dusmatov stands up from Franco's guard - Dusmatov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Franco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Franco has a takedown stuffed.
Dusmatov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC#
Franco is rocked!
Dusmatov plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Franco to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Franco just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hasanboy Dusmatov!
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Event:
KFC 27: Leary vs Hill
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Tire rushes Franco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Tire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tire missing with a left hand there. Franco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Franco with the counter takedown but Tire avoids it easily.#CL#
Tire forces Franco back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Tire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Tire closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
Tire decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Tire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Tire breaks from the clinch.
Tire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Tire breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Tire throws a nice looking combination but Franco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Tire gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Tire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Tire forces Franco back against the cage and clinches.
Tire is pressed up against the cage. Franco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tire down to the mat. Tire avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Tire has managed to clinch.
Tire stops a takedown attempt from Franco.
Tire wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've been informed that Franco has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC#
Tire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tire misses with a hook.#CL#
Tire moves into the clinch.
Franco has Tire pressed against the cage, preventing Tire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Tire pulls guard effortlessly. #T2#
Tire has Franco pulled in close to control his posture.
Franco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tire's head.
Franco working some strikes from top position.
Tire is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tire seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Franco won't allow Tire to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tire is breathing heavily.
Franco working some strikes from top position.
Franco won't allow Tire to get back to his feet.
Franco is in close to Tire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Franco is looking to work some ground and pound but Tire has wrist control.
Tire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franco on the ground.
Franco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Franco makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tire is adopting a defensive guard.
Franco works over Tire with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Franco is working Tire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Franco cracks Tire with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Franco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tire controlling the position.
Tire wants to stand and escape but Franco is having none of it.
Franco lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Franco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Franco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Franco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Franco cracks Tire with a solid left hand.
Franco makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco lands a couple of elbows.#ROC2#
Tire is rocked!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Franco chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Tire is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franco scoring with some ground and pound.
Franco scoring with some ground and pound.
Franco loads up on a big left hand. Tire felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Franco looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Tire can't hide his disappointment, as Franco celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuran Franco!
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Event:
KFC 18: Mumba vs Leary
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Tussling does it's job there.
Tussling clobbers Franco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Franco dives in for a single leg takedown but Tussling sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tussling now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tussling throws a shot to the body.
Tussling lands a head shot.
Tussling lands a nice hook to Franco's body. Franco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Franco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tussling counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Franco fails with the takedown
and Tussling counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Franco has been working on his balance at Thibodeauxs, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tussling.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuran Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco with a poor takedown
and Tussling counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Franco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yuran Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tussling connects with a nice looking jab.
Franco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tussling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tussling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Tussling stuffs the takedown attempt from Franco. Franco gets slowly back to his feet.
Franco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tussling scores with a shot to the body.
Tussling lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tussling lands a nice hook to Franco's body. Franco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tussling cracks a nice hook into Franco's ribs.
Franco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tussling scores with a shot to the body.
Tussling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Tussling scores with a hook to the body. Franco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tussling fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tussling lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Tussling punishes Franco's body with a nice straight punch.
Tussling thuds a left hand into Franco's body.
Tussling connects with a body shot.
Franco tries for a takedown but Tussling circles away easily
and Tussling counters with a straight right hand.
Tussling has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tussling lands a jab to Franco's midsection.
Tussling works the jab nicely.
Tussling fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Franco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tussling counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tussling cracks Franco with a good jab.
Tussling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Franco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tussling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tussling lands a jab to Franco's midsection.
Franco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Tussling lands a right hook to the body.
Franco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Franco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tussling counters with a nice body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tussling, as that shot connected.
Tussling connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Franco momentarily.
Franco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Franco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tussling changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Franco misses with a takedown
and Tussling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tussling digs a good body shot into Franco's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Franco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Franco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Franco misses with a double jab
and Tussling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Tussling.
Tussling lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Franco at a distance.
Franco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tussling works Franco's body with a nice hook.
Tussling throws a good cross that connects.
Franco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tussling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Franco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Franco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tussling scores with a jab to the body.
Tussling tests Franco's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Franco is rocked!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Franco. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Tussling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Franco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Franco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tussling scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Franco doesn't seem bothered though.
Professional Tussling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Are you kidding me?! Tussling ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Franco clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Professional Tussling!
A very excited looking Professional Tussling 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:
QFC Tournament 753 Round 1
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Franco shoots in for a double leg but Knight sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slow jab from Knight misses its intended target. #CL2#
Knight rushes Franco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knight has Franco pressed against the cage, preventing Franco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knight stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knight keeps control of Franco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knight taking a breather.
Franco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Knight has eaten all the pies!
Nice body punch from Knight.
Knight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Knight. #CUT2#
It looks like Yuran Franco has been cut.
Knight lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Knight.
Franco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Knight.
Knight lands a shot to the body.
Knight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knight. #T1#
Knight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Knight.
A short left from Knight.
Knight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Franco takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knight lands an elbow inside. #ROC2#
Franco is rocked!
Knight creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Franco with a big uppercut! Franco tries to clinch up but Knight pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Franco to the mat! Franco covers up and Knight unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kyle Knight!
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