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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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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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