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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Szczepan Franek (ranked 24383 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abroham Lincoln (ranked 4467 p4p, 0 weight class). Szczepan Franek had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Szczepan Franek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Abroham Lincoln!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lincoln closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lincoln manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franek is fighting to break Lincoln's control of his arms but Lincoln is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Franek trying to move into half guard but instead Lincoln has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Franek (0) vs (2) Lincoln
Franek looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lincoln passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Franek (0) vs (5) Lincoln
Franek tries to buck Lincoln off but Lincoln is having none of it.
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.
Lincoln controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Lincoln controls the position.
Franek is trying to improve his position.
Franek has one of Lincoln's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franek tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lincoln wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Franek wants to control but Lincoln postures up.
Lincoln taking a breather here.
Franek is looking for a sweep.
Lincoln happy to just control the position for now.
Franek is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform me that Lincoln has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Franek is trying to control Lincoln's posture but Lincoln avoids it.
Franek is trying to escape the position but Lincoln is controlling the position.
Franek tries to improve position but can't.
Franek is working hard here to advance position.
Lincoln taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franek tries to improve position but can't.
Franek struggling a bit here.
Lincoln moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Franek tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lincoln wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln controlling the position.
Let's hope that Lincoln 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.
Franek is looking to regain half guard here but Lincoln keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Franek's face as Lincoln controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Franek can't do much from the bottom here.
Franek seems a little lost for a moment, as Lincoln dominates the positioning.
Franek is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lincoln's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Lincoln! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Franek has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Abroham Lincoln! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Franek closes the distance and clinches.
Franek tries to score a body lock takedown but Wonders shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Wonders gets control of Franek's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wonders will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Franek wants to stand and escape but instead Wonders has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Franek is trying to hold Wonders in close to prevent damage but Wonders has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Wonders is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Franek sees it coming and defends easily.
Franek wants to control but Wonders is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Wonders postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Franek to stand up.
Wonders misses with a takedown attempt - Franek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1##CL#
Franek instigates a clinch.
Wonders working hard to break the clinch.
Wonders looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Franek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wonders circles away.#TD2#
Wonders throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Franek tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wonders is in Franek's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franek keeping moving, preventing Wonders from controlling successfully.
Franek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wonders on the ground.
Franek wants to stand up but Wonders is controlling him. #T2#
Franek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franek looking to control.
Wonders slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wonders fails with a takedown attempt.
Wonders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franek.
#CL#
Franek darts in and clinches Wonders up against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Wonders pulls guard effortlessly.
Franek wants to get up but he can't break Wonders's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Wonders working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Franek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wonders is tightening it up a little... Franek has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Franek reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Franek taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wonders!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tim Wonders!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Fike shoots in but no luck this time.
Franek throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Franek clinches up with Fike and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Franek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fike throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Franek counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Franek has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fike uses from the top position.
Franek wants to sweep here but Fike controlling him for the moment.
Fike trying to control but Franek is working from the bottom.
Franek controlling Fike's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Fike trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fike could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Franek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fike is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fike pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franek is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fike wants to control from the top but Franek keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Franek looking to score a takedown here. Fike is defending well but Franek drives through and ends up in Fike's guard.
Fike is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Franek showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Franek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fike not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fike bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Franek's guard. #REVR#
Franek is pulling down on Fike's head to control his posture. #ES2#
Franek has his feet on Fike's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Franek connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Fike tries to clinch up but Franek circles away and keeps his distance.
Fike connects with the punch.
Franek ducks right into an uppercut from Fike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fike. Franek does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Fike drives through with a takedown into Franek's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fike looking to sit in guard and control but Franek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Franek stands up over Fike, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Franek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Franek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fike looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franek is one step ahead there.
Fike trying to keep a closed guard but Franek is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fike is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fike trying to control the position from guard on top but Franek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fike manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Szczepan Franek 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#
Fike has a takedown stuffed.
Fike stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fike wants it to stay on the feet.
Franek shoots for a takedown but Fike saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Franek bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fike is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Fike's face as Franek controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Franek decides to stand back up. Franek steps back and let's Fike get back to his feet.#T1#
Fike lands a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franek.
Mike Fike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Szczepan Franek.
Franek keeps the fight on the outside.
Fike shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Franek defends it nicely.
Fike misses with an uppercut.
Fike wants to clinch.
Fike wants to clinch up but Franek keeps it at a distance.
Franek is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fike is looking to clinch but Franek is avoiding it.
Franek wants to counter with a clinch but Fike pushes him away.
Fike lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Fike leaves Franek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fike misses with a head kick.
Fike pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franek feints a counter leg kick.
Franek walks into a jab.
Fike connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD2#
Franek shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fike might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Franek is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fike trying to control the position.
Franek pushes down on Fike's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Franek controlling the pace. #SUB#
Fike actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Franek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fike defends it well.
Fike throws a strike from the bottom but Franek passes into side control!
Fike is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Franek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fike is just riding it out for now. Franek eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
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. Franek connects with a nice short shot to Fike's temple.
Franek slows the pace down in half guard.
Franek is looking to advance position but Fike won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Szczepan Franek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Fike's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Fike darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
so Franek counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fike is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Franek looking for subs off his back but Fike has passed one foot through into half guard.
#ES2#
Franek has one foot on Fike's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Fike.
Fike shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franek but Franek pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Fike scores with a jab.#TD#
Fike drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Franek is wriggling around but Fike manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Fike wants to pass to mount but Franek is defending the position.
Franek keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Fike has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fike landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fike avoids the attempt from Franek to control.
Franek throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back.
Szczepan Franek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fike looking to control but Franek is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fike throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Franek because Fike loaded up on that one. #T3#
Franek throwing hammer fists to the chest of Fike. What's that going to do exactly?
Franek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fike throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fike throws some wild stikes that Franek manages to avoid easily.
Franek is working to get back to half guard.
#SU#
Fike stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Franek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fike is fending him off so far but Franek persists. Nope, Fike circles away and we're back to standing.
Franek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Franek leaves Fike with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fike bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Franek's head.
Fike tries to clinch up but Franek circles away and keeps his distance.
Fike fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Fike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Franek does no damage. #CL2#
Franek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Franek gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fike regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franek slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mike Fike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Szczepan Franek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Franek wants to get up but he can't break Fike's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike Fike.
I think Franek has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Szczepan Franek!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fike enables Franek to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fike manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Franek won't allow Fike to sweep him here.
Franek slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fike looking to control.
Franek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Franek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Franek lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fike will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Franek content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Franek works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franek controlling the pace.
Franek lands with a punch from half guard.
Franek not doing much here.
#SU2#
Franek stands up out of the half guard.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Franek. #T2#
Fike shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Franek counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Franek. #TD2#
Franek has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fike clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Franek has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fike's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fike looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB2#
Franek is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fike is defending well though. Franek let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Fike defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Franek's arms.
Fike is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Franek lands a shot to the head.
Franek keeps control of the position easily here as Fike tries to buck him off.
Franek is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Fike. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franek is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Szczepan Franek dominated that round.
That's time! Fike's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fike fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Fike - just one landing.
Franek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fike wants to clinch up but Franek keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Franek forces Fike back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Franek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franek fails with a takedown attempt.
Fike drops down looking for a counter takedown but Franek sprawls and moves away.
Fike wants to clinch up but Franek keeps it at a distance.
Fike tries to clinch up but Franek circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fike throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Franek feints the counter takedown.
Fike lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franek is defended easily by Fike.#T1##CL2#
Franek has closed the distance and engaged Fike in a clinch.
Franek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Franek gets underhooks to prevent Fike's takedown attempt.
Franek wants a takedown but no success here.
Mike Fike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Szczepan Franek.
Fike changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Franek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fike tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fike backing away here, and Franek unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Szczepan Franek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Fike.
Franek keeps the fight on the outside.
Fike darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Franek on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Franek walks into a stiff left hand from Fike.
Franek ducks under a wild hook from Fike.#TD2#
Franek closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fike did well to prevent Franek getting side control.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franek trying to control the pace.
Franek is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Fike looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Franek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franek keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fike could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SU2#
Franek decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Fike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franek paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Fike misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Franek counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Franek.
Szczepan Franek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franek 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.
Fike looking to control.
Franek stays in close to Fike's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Franek decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Fike gets caught napping as Franek dives in and scores a takedown. Fike manages to retain guard.#T4#
Franek sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fike is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Franek is controlling him.
Franek controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Franek prevents Fike from getting back to his feet.
Franek controlling from the top position.
Franek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fike swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Szczepan Franek 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#
Fike with a hook.#TD2#
Franek shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fike napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Franek just content to control the position.
Fike regains half guard.
Franek not doing much here.
Franek working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Fike kicks Franek off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Franek closes the distance and clinches.#T1##TD2#
Franek decides to pull guard.
Fike wants to control from the top but Franek keeps moving.
Franek has his hands on Fike's head, controlling the position.
Fike throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Franek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fike would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Franek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fike is fighting to break Franek's control of his arms but Franek is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Franek is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fike is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Franek moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Franek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fike circles away.
Fike swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Franek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fike throws a head kick but Franek moves out of range.
Fike throws a head kick that misses.
Franek shoots in for a takedown but Fike shows good takedown defense.
Fike lands with a right hand.
Fike lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3#
Fike wants to clinch up but Franek keeps it at a distance.
Fike backing away here, and Franek unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fike tries to clinch up.
Franek tries for a takedown but Fike sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mike Fike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Szczepan Franek.
Fike fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franek takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fike looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Franek is looking for the big counter here.
A left lands for Fike.
Franek swats away the attempt to clinch by Fike.
Fike jabs Franek right on the nose. Franek blinks but takes it well.
Fike tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fike tries to close the distance and clinch but Franek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Jab by Fike.
Mike Fike is winning the standup battle so far.
Franek shoots in but Fike avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fike paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Franek walks into a stiff left hand from Fike.#CL2#
Franek clinches up with Fike and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fike wants to get back to striking at distance but Franek won't allow it.
Fike is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Franek gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fike tries a knee to the head but Franek blocks it.
Franek stalling in the clinch.
Franek jumps guard but Fike stands there with Franek around his waist. Franek gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mike Fike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Szczepan Franek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fike is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Franek is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Fike showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Franek has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Szczepan Franek!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Fike dips to his left and cracks Franek with an uppercut!
Fike tries to close the distance and clinch but Franek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Franek drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fike is trying to keep Franek in close.
Fike manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Franek manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Franek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fike's guard. #REVB#
Franek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fike is keeping the position for now.
Franek is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Franek 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.#T1#
Franek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franek stands up over Fike, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Franek stopping the sweep attempt from Fike.
Franek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fike trying to keep a closed guard but Franek is proving a slippery customer.
Franek passes Fike's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fike is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fike is looking to escape.
Franek blocks the strikes from Fike.
#T3##SUB2#
Franek is looking for a kimura but Fike is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franek to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Franek seems to be looking for submissions.
Fike wants to control but Franek is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Franek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fike sprawls well initially but Franek persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Franek seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fike wants to get back to full guard.
Fike is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Franek slows the pace down in half guard.
Franek is thwarting Fike's attempts to control the position.
Fike is trying to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Franek stands up from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franek defending well as Fike loads up on a big left hand.
Fike scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Szczepan Franek dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Franek drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Franek slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Franek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franek stands and throws Fike's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Franek 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.
Szczepan Franek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fike manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Franek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fike with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Franek is working for a submission of some sort.
Franek keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fike is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Franek in particular looking to stall.
Franek is looking to advance position but Fike won't allow 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.
Franek performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Franek drops an elbow to the side of Fike's head.
Fike wants to control but Franek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Franek controlling the action here.
Fike blocking the ground and pound attempt from Franek. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Fike doesn't manage to clinch there - Franek circles away.
Fike tries to clinch but Franek is having none of it.
Fike changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Franek tries to avoid it but Fike manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Franek to the ground. Franek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Franek shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fike manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Franek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Franek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fike swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franek stands and throws Fike's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Fike struggling a bit here.
Fike might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Franek lands a few punches from side control.
Franek just content to control the position.
Fike struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Franek is trying to get an arm triangle but Fike is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Szczepan Franek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Fike tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Franek shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Franek was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Fike bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Szczepan Franek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fike lands with an overhand left.
Fike sizes up Franek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fike thumps Franek with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Fike.
Good shot there by Fike.
Franek moves out of range as Fike strikes.
Fike tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Franek counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fike manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Fike is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Franek engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Franek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franek is in close to Fike's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fike wants to stand but Franek is controlling the position.
Franek stays in close to Fike's body and controls the position.
Franek won't allow Fike to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mike Fike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Franek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fike moves away.
Franek swats away the attempt to clinch by Fike.
Fike tries to clinch up.
Fike is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Franek closes the distance and pushes Fike back into the cage.#T3##TD2#
Franek has picked Fike up - he's going for a ride! Franek dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Franek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Franek tries to pass to full mount but Fike defends it.
Franek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Fike actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB2#
Franek seems to be working for a kimura but Fike defends the submission attempt.
Fike is looking to control Franek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fike avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fike lands a jab to the head.
Mike Fike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Szczepan Franek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Franek drives through and clinches with Fike against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike Fike.
I think Franek has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Szczepan Franek!
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Szczepan Franek (ranked 7214 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Wonders (ranked 7215 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Szczepan Franek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tim Wonders!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Franek goes for a double leg but Wonders avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wonders continues to drive forward.
Wonders instigates a clinch.
Franek jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wonders walks away with a smile on his face. Franek gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wonders clinches.
Franek jumps into guard, dragging Wonders to the mat.
Franek is looking for a triangle but Wonders pushes his legs off easily.
Wonders trying to control the position from guard on top but Franek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wonders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franek seems keen to control Wonders's posture.
Wonders engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wonders drops back looking for a leg! Franek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Franek manages to kick Wonders off! Wonders jumps back into Franek's guard.
Franek is trying to control the position but Wonders postures up.
Wonders trying to control but Franek is working from the bottom.
Franek 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonders passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Franek (0) vs (3) Wonders
Wonders wants to control but Franek is keeping him busy.
Wonders tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wonders has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franek struggling a bit here.
Wonders is looking to take a break and control but Franek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wonders just content to control the position.
Wonders's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franek is looking for a sweep.
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Wonders is trying to get an arm triangle but Franek is defending well.
Wonders has hold of Franek's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Franek seems comfortable defending it but Wonders has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Franek is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Franek is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wonders couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tim Wonders! |
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