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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
McDonald darts in and clinches Franks up against the cage.
Franks avoiding damage as McDonald throws knees to the body.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franks's elbow.
Franks is trying to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling him.
McDonald stalling the fight.
#TD2#
McDonald has clasped his hands together around Franks's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McDonald wants to control but Franks is keeping him busy.
McDonald passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Franks!
Franks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks trying to control here.
#SUB2#
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is thwarting Franks's attempts to control the position.
Franks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Franks holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Franks is doing well to control the position and prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
Franks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Franks could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Franks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
McDonald darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Franks wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
#T3#
Franks preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Franks trying to control from the bottom.
Franks holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Franks's head.
McDonald is pressing down on Franks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Franks is holding on for now.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Franks's head.
McDonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McDonald is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McDonald wants to control the pace but Franks is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franks sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Franks trying to control but McDonald postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! Franks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
McDonald closes the distance and pushes Franks back into the cage.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Royce Franks has been cut.#TD2#
McDonald manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McDonald tries to strike from the bottom.
Franks trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Franks postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Franks stands up from McDonald's guard - Franks perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
McDonald scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Franks trying to hold on to McDonald's head to control him but McDonald postures up.
Franks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Franks's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be McDonald right now.
McDonald trying to control the action but Franks just sinks the hooks in.
McDonald staying busy and making it hard for Franks to control. #T2#
I would not like to be McDonald right now.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McDonald is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McDonald trying to control the action but Franks just sinks the hooks in.
Will Franks go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
McDonald tries to break free.
Franks trying to control.
McDonald is really stuck here.
#T3#
Franks is trying to stick to McDonald's back but McDonald is turning into Franks. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Franks's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McDonald.
Franks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald trying to control but Franks is working from the bottom.
McDonald pushes down on Franks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Franks is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Franks is in trouble now - McDonald has advanced to mount!
Franks tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Franks wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Royce Franks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
McDonald shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McDonald was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Paul McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
The strikes coming from McDonald are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Franks is trying to control McDonald's posture but McDonald avoids it. #SU2#
McDonald has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McDonald closes the distance and pushes Franks back into the cage.
Franks has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Franks breaks the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McDonald. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T1##CL2#
McDonald clinches up against the cage.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franks's efforts to push away.#TD2#
McDonald manages to pull guard.
Franks wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Franks is proving a slippery customer.
Franks tries to stand but McDonald is controlling from the bottom.
McDonald managing to control the position. #T2#
McDonald is trying to keep Franks in close.
Franks wants to stand but McDonald has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Franks wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving. #SU#
Franks decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Franks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
McDonald drives through and clinches with Franks against the cage.
#TD2#
McDonald gets control of Franks's arms and successfully pulls guard. McDonald will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing Franks from standing up. #SU#
McDonald is working an open guard so Franks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
McDonald shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franks holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Franks trying to control from the bottom.
#T4##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
Franks wants to get back to full guard.
Franks is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Franks persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
Royce Franks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
McDonald looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDonald has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul McDonald!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2019 |
#R1##KD2#
Lipski lands a big uppercut and Franks crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Franks looks OK. Lipski waves Franks back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Royce Franks has been cut.#CL#
Franks takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Lipski has picked Franks up - he's going for a ride! Lipski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franks tries to get to full guard but Lipski has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Lipski 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. Lipski eventually gives up the hold.
Franks wants to improve his position but Lipski is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Lipski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Franks trying to control but Lipski postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Lipski is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Lipski is working for a submission of some sort.
Franks is staying active underneath Lipski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Lipski seems to be working for a kimura but Franks defends the submission attempt.
Lipski is thwarting Franks's attempts to control the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Lipski is working for a kimura but Franks is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lipski is trying to work for a kimura but Franks is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Franks manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lipski wants to control from the top but Franks keeps moving.
Franks looking for a sweep. Not yet Franks, not yet.
Lipski wants to control from the top but Franks keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gabriel Lipski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Lipski closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Lipski pulls guard.
Franks is looking to stand up but Lipski won't let him.
Franks wants to control from the top but Lipski keeps moving.
Franks sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Franks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lipski, up you get! #T4##KD2#
Lipski drops Franks with a beautiful combination! Franks stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lipski is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Lipski darts in and clinches Franks up against the cage.#BC2#
Lipski breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Lipski clinches up against the cage.
Lipski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Lipski has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Franks regains guard immediately.
Franks looking to control.
Lipski won't allow Franks to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Lipski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lipski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lipski trying to control the position from guard on top but Franks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Lipski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royce Franks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Franks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Lipski has closed the distance and engaged Franks in a clinch.
Franks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Lipski pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Lipski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lipski keeping moving, preventing Franks from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lipski has a closed guard, preventing Franks from standing up. #SU#
Franks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gabriel Lipski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Lipski darts in and clinches Franks up against the cage.
Franks trying to land knees to the body.
Lipski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Franks tries to break the clinch but Lipski is controlling the position.
Franks has had enough of the clinch but Lipski keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Lipski tightens his grip and picks Franks up, before dumping him to the ground. Franks manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Lipski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Franks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lipski has Franks in his guard.#REVR#
Franks looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Franks throws a big right hand that misses.
Lipski keeping moving, preventing Franks from controlling successfully.
Lipski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lipski keeping moving, preventing Franks from controlling successfully. #T3#
Lipski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Lipski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Franks defends well.
Franks passes Lipski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Franks is keen to just control but Lipski is a slippery customer.
Lipski is trying to get back to full guard.
Franks tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lipski controls his leg.
Gabriel Lipski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lipski is not content to let Franks control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Franks seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Franks shoots in looking for a takedown. Lipski tries to sprawl out of it but Franks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lipski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Lipski closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Franks pulls guard.
Franks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Lipski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Royce Franks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Lipski instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Lipski has Franks pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lipski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Franks tumbling to the mat - Lipski dives into Franks's guard.
Lipski stopping the sweep attempt from Franks.
Franks pulls Lipski in close to his closed guard and prevents Lipski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lipski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franks working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lipski is one step ahead there. #T1#
Franks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Franks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lipski is one step ahead there.
Lipski trying to control but Franks is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Franks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Lipski takes the fight into the clinch.
Franks fails to pull guard.
Franks is trying to force a seperation but Lipski has the dominant position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Lipski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Franks uses from the top position.
Lipski being controlled here, momentarily.
Franks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lipski's guard.
Franks trying to control but Lipski is working from the bottom.
Franks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lipski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Franks looking to pass the guard.
Franks preventing the sweep. #T3#
Franks wants to stand but Lipski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lipski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Lipski closes the distance and pushes Franks back into the cage.
Franks tries to circle away but Lipski has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Lipski gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Franks trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Lipski is trying to work for a kimura but Franks is defending well.
Franks is trying to control but Lipski manages to pass to mount!
#T4##SUB2#
Lipski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Franks turns into him and now he's in Lipski's guard.
Franks trying to control the position from guard on top but Lipski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franks stays in close to Lipski's body and controls the position.
Franks looking to sit in guard and control but Lipski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lipski forces his way into half guard.
Royce Franks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabriel Lipski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lipski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Lipski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lipski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Lipski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Franks fails with a takedown attempt.
Thrasher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thrasher thows a body kick. Franks tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Thrasher instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Thrasher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Franks gets caught napping as Thrasher dives in and scores a takedown. Franks manages to retain guard.
Franks managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks keeping moving, preventing Thrasher from controlling successfully.
Thrasher controlling from the top position. #T1#
Franks is trying to control the position but Thrasher postures up.
Franks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thrasher trying to control the position from guard on top but Franks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thrasher tries to stand but Franks is controlling from the bottom.
Franks keeping full guard, as Thrasher tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Thrasher 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.
Thrasher trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Franks manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Franks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Franks gets to his feet - Thrasher follows without any prompting.
Thrasher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thrasher wants it to stay on the feet.
Thrasher changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Franks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thrasher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thrasher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Thrasher gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Franks keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Franks manages to get to full guard.
#SU2#
Thrasher gets to his feet. Franks looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Thrasher closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Franks is trying to force a seperation but Thrasher has the dominant position.
Franks throws an elbow but it misses.
Thrasher takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thrasher controlling the action here for a moment.
Thrasher misses with a knee to the head.
Franks could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franks wants to break free but Thrasher has control.
#BC#
Franks breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Thrasher closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Franks quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Synister Thrasher 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 lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thrasher at a distance.
Royce Franks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Thrasher dives in and scores a takedown into Franks's guard.
Franks trying to keep a closed guard but Thrasher is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thrasher advances to half guard.
Franks trying to hold on to Thrasher's head to control him but Thrasher postures up.
Franks is refusing to be controlled, as Thrasher sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks wants to control but Thrasher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thrasher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Franks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thrasher is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Thrasher looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Franks!
You can see the frustration on Franks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Franks is looking for a sweep.
Thrasher is looking to take a break and control but Franks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thrasher is breathing heavily.
Thrasher throws a strike aimed at the side of Franks's head but Franks avoids it well.
Thrasher trying to control the position but Franks is working away.
Franks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Franks trying to control here.
Synister Thrasher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thrasher misses with a head shot. Franks uses the momentum to regain guard.
Franks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Franks pulls Thrasher in close to prevent any damage.
Thrasher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thrasher looking to sit in guard and control but Franks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thrasher is trying to keep Franks in close.
Thrasher 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.
Franks is stalling in the full guard.
Franks landing with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thrasher can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Franks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Synister Thrasher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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##CL2#
Thrasher closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Thrasher breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Franks tries to keep at a distance but Thrasher has taken the fight into the clinch.
Franks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Franks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thrasher misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Franks is fighting off a takedown attempt but Thrasher is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Franks to the mat. Franks regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrasher looking to pass the guard.
Franks trying to control the position.
#T1#
Franks keeping moving, preventing Thrasher from controlling successfully.
Thrasher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franks is trying to keep Thrasher in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Franks is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Franks stands and steps away. Thrasher gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Synister Thrasher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Thrasher has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2##BC#
Franks breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Thrasher closes the distance and clinches.
Thrasher taking a breather.
Franks can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Franks breaks from the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thrasher. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#TD2#
Thrasher shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Franks's guard.
Franks managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Thrasher drops back, looking for a kneebar! Franks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Franks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Franks! #REVR##T3#
Franks controls the position.#SU#
Franks stands up and beckons Thrasher to his feet.
Franks scores with a nice right hand.
Franks shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Franks moves into range and clinches up with Thrasher.
Franks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4##BC#
Franks manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thrasher enables Franks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thrasher manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Franks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thrasher's guard. #SU#
Franks stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Franks looking to score a takedown here. Thrasher is defending well but Franks drives through and ends up in Thrasher's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thrasher is trying to control the position but Franks postures up.
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 Royce Franks.
Well Thrasher has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Synister Thrasher!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva leaves Franks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franks manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Franks.
Franks tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
#TD2#
Silva pulls guard. #ES2#
Silva is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Silva turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Franks is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it. #T1#
Franks isn't going anywhere.
Franks is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Franks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Franks wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Franks trying to control but Silva postures up.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Franks won't allow Silva to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Franks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Franks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Franks won't allow Silva to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Franks.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franks struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Silva 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#
Silva looks to throw the jab but Franks is out of range.
Franks is looking to counter the offense by Silva and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Silva gets a clinch.
Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Franks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Silva decides to pull guard.
Franks wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Franks is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Franks stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Franks.#TD2#
Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Franks!#T1#
Silva happy to just control the position for now.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Franks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franks is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Silva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Franks to his feet. #CL2#
Silva clinches.
Franks wants to stall.
#TD2#
Silva has Franks pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Silva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Franks tumbling to the mat - Silva dives into Franks's guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Franks keeps moving.
Franks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.#T3#
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Franks controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva wants to control from the top but Franks keeps moving.
Franks keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva passes into half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franks keeps working.
Franks wants to get back to full guard.
Franks won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Franks is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Franks is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Silva decides to pull guard.
Rio Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva has his hands on Franks's head, controlling the position.
Franks wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Franks wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Silva's closed guard. He's half up but Silva has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Silva pivots and extends the arm, Franks falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Silva! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rio Silva!
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