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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Gamble throws a right and a left that Franks avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franks. Gamble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Franks swings widly with a right hand
letting Gamble counter with a right hand.
Gamble tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Franks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gamble avoids it really well and circles away.
Franks misses with a head kick.
Franks looks winded!
Franks with a poor takedown
and Gamble counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gamble has closed the distance and engaged Franks in a clinch.
#BC#
Gamble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gamble counters with a stiff right hand.
Brady Gamble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Franks.#T1#
Gamble throws a nice head kick!
Gamble lands a jab to the head.
Gamble moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gamble scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gamble lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gamble.
Gamble lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thomas Franks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Gamble lands but Franks takes it in his stride.
Gamble goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gamble connects with a nice looking jab.
Gamble lands with a slapping head kick. #T2##TD2#
Franks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Franks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gamble can't do much from the bottom here.
Gamble is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Franks is controlling him well.
Gamble is not content to let Franks control the position.
Franks prevents Gamble from escaping the position.#T3#
Franks trying to control the action but Gamble is working from the bottom.
Gamble is trying to control Franks's posture but Franks avoids it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gamble is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Franks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gamble comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Franks slips a jab and a cross from Gamble.
Franks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gamble as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Franks with a poor takedown
and Franks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Franks dodges the punch combination from Gamble.
Gamble lands a high kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gamble looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gamble scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A shot to the liver by Gamble. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Gamble dominated that round.
That's time! Gamble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gamble scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gamble connects with a high kick.
Gamble lands with a kick to the temple. Franks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Franks has Gamble up against the cage in a clinch.
Franks keeps control of Gamble as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Franks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gamble lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamble misses with a shot to the body
and Franks counters with a good low kick that Gamble was not able to check.
Brady Gamble is winning the standup battle so far.
Franks is breathing heavily.
Gamble throws a nice looking combination but Franks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gamble pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Franks back to the cage. Gamble follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brady Gamble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Franks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gamble throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Franks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Franks. #ES#
Gamble scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gamble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franks.
Gamble throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
No joy there for Gamble, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gamble throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Franks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick from Gamble lands but Franks takes it in his stride.
Gamble misses with a head kick.
Gamble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Gamble lands a jab to Franks's midsection.
Gamble throws a shot to the body.
Franks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gamble sprawls well. Gamble wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Franks gets slowly back to his feet.
Gamble is looking to wear down Franks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gamble throws a head kick but Franks moves out of range.
Franks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gamble throws a sloppy head kick and Franks moves out of range easily.
Gamble changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3##CL#
Gamble instigates a clinch.
Gamble looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brady Gamble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Franks.
A shot in the inside from Gamble.
Gamble is looking for a takedown.
Gamble is trying to stall.
Franks prevents Gamble from breaking the clinch.
Gamble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franks can do to turn this around?#BC#
Gamble manages to break the clinch.
Gamble fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Franks lands a head shot.
Franks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gamble counters with a head kick. That will keep Franks thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gamble throws a combination. Franks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gamble keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Franks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Franks avoids the head kick by Gamble.
Franks looks for a takedown but Gamble sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Gamble dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gamble lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Franks misses with a head kick.
Franks fails with the takedown
and Gamble counters with a big head kick but Franks shrugs it off.
Gamble pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gamble moves into range and connects with a jab.
Franks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gamble lands a head kick!
Franks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Gamble scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Franks doesn't seem bothered though.
Franks throws a sloppy head kick and Gamble moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Gamble, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gamble throws a head kick that misses.
Gamble looks to land a combination. Franks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gamble pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franks only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Franks fails with a takedown attempt.
Gamble swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
A head kick misses from Gamble.
Gamble misses with a few strikes there.
Franks avoids the head kick by Gamble.
Franks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gamble's jab looks to have found its range, popping Franks under the eye.
Gamble throws a head kick but Franks moves out of range.
Franks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gamble counters with a nice uppercut.
Brady Gamble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Franks.
Franks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3#
Gamble lands a jab to the head.
Franks shoots for a takedown but Gamble saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gamble ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Franks fails to land with a series of punches.
Gamble throws a nice looking combination but Franks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Franks just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGamble.
Gamble pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franks shoots and misses
and Gamble counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gamble!
#T4##CL2#
Franks closes the distance and pushes Gamble back into the cage.
Franks wants a takedown.
Gamble softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gamble lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franks fails to pull guard.
Franks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gamble gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gamble landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Gamble showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gamble has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Gamble!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Franks tries a head kick but it misses.
Franks looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hines misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Hines has taken the fight to the clinch.
Franks prevents the takedown attempt.
Hines wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Franks has him pressed against the cage.
Hines tries to score a body lock takedown but Franks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hines drops down looking for an ankle pick but Franks pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carmen Hines. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Hines drives through and clinches with Franks against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Franks breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Hines closes the distance and clinches.
Hines is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Franks is defending well.
Hines is trying to drag Franks to the mat but Franks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Franks pulls guard successfully.
#T1##SUB2#
Franks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hines doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hines manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Franks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hines trying to control the position from guard on top but Franks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hines controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Franks has a closed guard, preventing Hines from standing up.
Hines will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hines 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.
Hines trying to control the position from guard on top but Franks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hines has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Franks looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hines trying to control the position from guard on top but Franks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Franks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hines scores with a push kick.
Hines feints and then cracks Franks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Franks down.
Hines lands a front kick.
Hines darts in looking for a takedown but Franks gets double underhooks and turns Hines into the cage.
Hines tries to clinch but Franks is having none of it. #T3#
Franks darts in looking for a takedown but Hines gets double underhooks and turns Franks into the cage.
Hines throws a nice head kick!
Hines tries a head kick but it misses.
Franks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hines wants to clinch.
Hines connects with a looping right hand.
Hines tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Hines throws a head kick that misses.
Franks moves out of range as Hines throws a body kick.
Franks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hines.
Hines avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Franks gets tackled into the cage by Hines. Hines maintains the clinch.
Hines tries to pull guard but Franks holds him up against the cage and eventually Hines drops back down to his feet.
Hines tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hines goes for a takedown in the clinch but Franks prevents it.
#BC#
Hines breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmen Hines dominated that round.
That's time! Hines's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Hines moves into the clinch successfully.
Hines is looking for a takedown.
Hines wants a takedown.
Hines gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Franks.
#BC2#
Franks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hines goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hines stuns Franks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hines clinches up with Franks and pushes him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Franks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Franks tries to land a knee to the head but Hines blocks with his arms.
Hines has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Franks after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carmen Hines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franks is breathing heavily.
Franks prevents Hines from breaking the clinch.
Franks prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1##BC#
Hines breaks from the clinch.
Franks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hines lands a high kick!
Crunch! Hines slams his shin into Franks's torso.
Hines throws a head kick that half lands.
Hines throws a nice head kick!
Hines stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hines wants it to stay on the feet.
Hines wants to clinch up but Franks keeps it at a distance.
Franks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hines.
Hines tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Hines throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas Franks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hines leaves Franks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Franks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No luck for Franks with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hines tries to clinch but Franks moves out of range.
Hines throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hines tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franks feints the counter takedown.
Jab, jab by Hines - just one landing. #T3#
Hines turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Franks shoots in but no luck this time.
Hines throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Franks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hines lands a leg kick that knocks Franks off balance momentarily.
Hines wants to clinch up but Franks keeps it at a distance.
Franks avoids the head kick by Hines.
Franks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hines throws a head kick that misses.
Franks blocks a head kick by Hines.
Franks with the counter takedown but Hines avoids it easily.
Thomas Franks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A head kick by Hines misses #TD2#
and Franks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Franks stalling.
Franks passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hines!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hines is bucking up trying to escape but Franks cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmen Hines dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hines cracks the inside of Franks's front leg.
Hines throws a nice head kick!
Franks shoots in looking for a takedown but Hines manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hines half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hines scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Franks doesn't seem bothered though.
Hines throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Franks fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks swats away the attempt to clinch by Hines.
Franks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hines misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Hines tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hines wants to clinch up but Franks keeps it at a distance.
Hines tries to clinch but Franks moves out of range.
Hines throws a leg kick which misses Franks's front leg but catches the back leg as Franks tries to avoid it.
Franks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Franks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hines throws a head kick that misses.
Hines really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Franks closes the distance and clinches up with Hines, looking for a takedown. Franks pushes Hines against the cage but Hines circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carmen Hines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Franks.
Franks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hines throws a head kick that Franks semi-blocks.
#T2#
Hines throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Hines drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Franks manages to get back to half guard.
Hines is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hines seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Franks for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Hines is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Franks is just riding it out for now. Hines eventually gives up the hold.
Franks wants to improve his position but Hines is controlling well.
#T3#
Hines looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hines is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franks can do to turn this around?
Hines trying to control the action but Franks is working from the bottom.
Franks trying to hold on to Hines's head to control him but Hines postures up.
Hines trying to control the pace.
Hines working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Franks trying to hold on to Hines's head to control him but Hines postures up.
Franks is not content to let Hines control the position.
Franks trying to hold on to Hines's head to control him but Hines postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hines dives in and grabs Franks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Franks pushes down on Hines's head and hops out.
Hines throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Franks's head.
Franks dives in and grabs Hines's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hines pushes down on Franks's head and hops out.
Hines looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Hines clinches up against the cage.
Hines fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thomas Franks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carmen Hines is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Franks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carmen Hines showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hines, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carmen Hines!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Franks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rivera's guard.
Franks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivera controlling the position.
Franks trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Franks preventing the sweep.
Franks postures up and lands a big shot to Rivera's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rivera 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Franks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Franks working his ground and pound in the gym.
Rivera is refusing to be controlled, as Franks sits in half guard.
Franks looks winded!
Rivera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rivera wants to sweep here but Franks controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Franks 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.
Franks trying to move into half guard but instead Rivera has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Franks has momentary wrist control but Rivera slips an elbow through the middle.
Rivera scoring with some ground and pound.
Franks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rivera postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rivera's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Rivera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rivera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Franks's head.
Rivera is working Franks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rivera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rivera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rivera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rivera 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.
Rivera stands up over Franks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rivera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franks's head.
Franks has control of Rivera's left arm, preventing Rivera from doing any damage.
Rivera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Franks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Rivera postures up.
Rivera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Franks is trying to control the position but Rivera postures up.
Rivera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Franks's guard.
Rivera postures up and lands a big shot to Franks's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rivera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rivera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norberto Rivera dominated that round.
That's time! Rivera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Franks tries to clinch but Rivera is having none of it.
Rivera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franks can do to turn this around?#CL#
Rivera moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Rivera tightens his grip and picks Franks up, before dumping him to the ground. Franks manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Franks has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rivera is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Franks jumps guard.
Rivera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rivera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rivera postures up.
Rivera wants to stand but Franks is controlling his posture from full guard.
Norberto Rivera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franks is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rivera scoring with some ground and pound.
Rivera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rivera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rivera landing with the ground and pound.
Rivera scoring with some ground and pound.
Rivera throwing strikes but missing.
Rivera works over Franks with some ground and pound from guard.
Rivera is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2##SUB2#
Franks is looking for a triangle but Rivera pushes his legs off easily.
Rivera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Franks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rivera distracts Franks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rivera cracks Franks with a solid left hand.
Rivera wanted to stand there but Franks had control of the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rivera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rivera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rivera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Franks's head.#T3##ES2#
Franks has his feet on Rivera's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Franks looking to score a takedown here. Rivera is defending well but Franks drives through and ends up in Rivera's guard.#ES#
Rivera is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rivera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Franks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Rivera ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rivera no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rivera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rivera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Rivera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Franks looks for the body kick but Rivera saw that one coming. #TD2#
Franks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Franks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Franks looking to sit in guard and control but Rivera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rivera chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norberto Rivera dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rivera blocks a head kick by Franks.
Rivera tries to counter by clinching up but Franks breaks away and moves out of range.
Rivera misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Franks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Franks. #BC2#
Franks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Franks drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Rivera wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Franks drives through with a takedown into Rivera's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Rivera manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rivera misses with a head kick.
Norberto Rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Franks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rivera is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Rivera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rivera regains half guard.
Rivera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rivera trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Franks trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franks 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.
Rivera pulls Franks in close to his closed guard and prevents Franks from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Rivera has Franks up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3##TD2#
Franks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rivera uses from the top position.
Rivera landing some decent shots from guard. #SU#
Rivera stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rivera blocks a head kick by Franks.
Rivera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Franks sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Franks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Franks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Rivera is doing well to control the position and prevent Franks from advancing to side control.
Franks is just content to waste time from the top position. Rivera takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rivera pulls Franks in close to prevent any damage.
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 Norberto Rivera.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rivera, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norberto Rivera!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Chandler tries to sprawl but Franks drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Franks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chandler's head.
Franks trying to control the pace.
Franks prevents Chandler from improving his position.
Franks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Franks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chandler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Franks avoids the attempt from Chandler to control.#T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Franks cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Franks goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chandler is on top in guard.
Franks controlling the position.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Franks wants to stand up but Chandler is controlling him. #ES2#
Franks wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Franks shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chandler napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
Franks throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Chandler works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franks looks to land a strike but Chandler avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chandler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chandler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chandler wants to sweep but no luck.
Franks trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Chandler pulls Franks in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Franks tries to free his leg and advance position but Chandler is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chandler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franks swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Franks drives through with a takedown into Chandler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Chandler is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Franks presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Chandler is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Franks breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Franks misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick by Chandler misses #TD2#
and Franks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chandler pulls Franks in close to prevent any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Franks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Franks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Franks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Franks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chandler lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Franks shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chandler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Franks wants to control but Chandler is keeping him busy.
Franks just content to control the position.
Chandler is trying to improve his position.#SU2#
Franks decides to stand back up. Franks steps back and let's Chandler get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Franks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Franks is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Franks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chandler to the ground. Franks is now in Chandler's guard.
Chandler is looking to stand back up but Franks counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Chandler.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##REVR#
Chandler is looking to control Franks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chandler avoid being mounted?
Franks controlling the pace.
Franks is continuing to stall.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Franks trying to control from half guard but Chandler is working away.
Franks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chandler wants to control but Franks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Franks tries to stand and escape but Chandler is controlling the position.
Franks is thwarting Chandler's attempts to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Franks moves into full mount! Chandler won't be happy about that!
Franks avoids the attempt from Chandler to control.#T3##SUB2#
Chandler defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Franks.
Chandler tries to hold on but Franks postures up.
Franks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chandler is looking to escape.
Franks with good strikes from the mount here!
Franks is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chandler can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chandler wants to hold on but Franks pushes him away.#T4#
Franks controlling the position easily from mount.
Franks with shots to the head and body - Chandler looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#
Chandler is rocked!
A big strike lands for Franks! That's really hurt Chandler and he's turned his back - Franks keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Franks jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Franks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Franks. No joy for Maldono on that attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Franks misses its target.
Maldono tries for a takedown but Franks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Franks shoots in but Maldono avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maldono tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Franks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Franks wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomas Franks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Maldono.#CL#
Franks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Franks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Franks darts in and clinches Maldono up against the cage.
Franks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maldono is defending well for now.#BC#
Franks breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Franks pushes Maldono up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Franks has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Maldono regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Maldono is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Franks is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Maldono trying to control the position.
Maldono wants to sweep but no luck.
Franks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maldono working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franks.
Maldono tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maldono thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maldono can do anything to dispel that myth.
Franks preventing the sweep.
Franks wants to stand and escape but instead Maldono has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Maldono trying to control but Franks is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Franks looking for subs off his back but Maldono has passed one foot through into half guard.
Maldono looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Maldono there.
Franks trying to control here.
Franks is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Maldono seems to be looking for submissions.
Maldono has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Franks tries to roll over but Maldono keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Maldono seems to be working for a kimura but Franks defends the submission attempt.
Franks is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Maldono is looking for a kimura here.
Franks is staying active underneath Maldono, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maldono wants to free his trapped foot but Franks is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Maldono seems to be working for a kimura but Franks defends the submission attempt.
Franks wants to control but Maldono is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maldono is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Franks! #SUB2#
Maldono wants to finish this one by submission but Franks is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Maldono.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maldono wants to control the pace but Franks is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerry Maldono will probably get the nod.
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#
Nice takedown defense from Maldono. No joy for Franks on that attempt.
As Franks backs off Maldono throws a huge counter combo but Franks manages to avoid it all.
Maldono shoots in for a takedown but Franks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Franks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maldono manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Maldono is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Franks distracts Maldono with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Franks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maldono wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Maldono looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Maldono controls Franks momentarily but Franks frees himself.
Maldono is trying to hold Franks in close to prevent damage but Franks has managed to pass into half guard.
Franks slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Franks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Franks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maldono won't allow Franks to pass to mount.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maldono manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maldono is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Maldono looking for a guillotine here but Franks defends easily.
#SUB2#
Maldono is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Franks is pushing down on Maldono's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maldono is fighting to maintain full guard but Franks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maldono is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maldono gets full guard.#SUB2#
Franks content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Maldono has locked up a guillotine! Maldono's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Franks is holding on here and Maldono must be using up a lot of energy. Franks has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Maldono gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jerry Maldono!
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