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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Farnsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xavier Farnsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farnsworth throws a right and a left that Franklin avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Farnsworth misses.
Farnsworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farnsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franklin blocks a head kick by Farnsworth.
Franklin throws a right and a left that Farnsworth avoids nicely.
Farnsworth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Franklin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Franklin.
Franklin manages to break the clinch.
Farnsworth throws a lazy head kick
and Franklin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Farnsworth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Farnsworth misses with a combination
and Franklin counters by clinching up.
Farnsworth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franklin backwards.
Farnsworth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Farnsworth is breathing heavily.
Farnsworth wants to break free but Franklin has control.
Franklin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Farnsworth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Franklin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Farnsworth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Farnsworth breaks from the clinch.
Farnsworth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Franklin counters with a one-two to the body.
Xavier Farnsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farnsworth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Franklin moves into the clinch.
Farnsworth wants to get back to striking at distance but Franklin won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Franklin goes for a takedown attempt but Farnsworth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Xavier Farnsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Franklin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin looks for a takedown but Farnsworth sprawls well.
Farnsworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Franklin counters with a body kick.
Franklin tries for a takedown but Farnsworth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Farnsworth misses with a double jab
and Franklin counters with a good low kick that Farnsworth was not able to check.
Xavier Farnsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farnsworth drops Franklin with a beautiful combination! Franklin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Farnsworth is looking for the KO!
It looks like Tony Franklin has been cut.
Farnsworth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Franklin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Franklin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Farnsworth is pulling down on Franklin's head to control his posture.
Farnsworth wants to sweep here but Franklin controlling him for the moment.
Farnsworth wants to stand and escape but Franklin is having none of it.
Farnsworth trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin wants to pass the guard but Farnsworth is keeping the position.
Franklin is looking to stand up but Farnsworth won't let him.
Farnsworth wants to sweep here but Franklin controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Farnsworth throws a sloppy head kick
and Franklin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Farnsworth tries to kick Franklin off but Franklin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Franklin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farnsworth is just riding it out for now. Franklin eventually gives up the hold.
Franklin is tying to control. Farnsworth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is looking to advance position but Farnsworth won't allow it.
Franklin wants to stand but Farnsworth has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Franklin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin wants to take a breather but Farnsworth is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Farnsworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franklin.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farnsworth but Farnsworth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franklin instigates a clinch.
Franklin jumps into guard, dragging Farnsworth to the mat.
Farnsworth wants to stand and escape but instead Franklin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Franklin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farnsworth is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Franklin is controlling him.
Farnsworth is controlling Franklin's posture.
Farnsworth trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farnsworth manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Farnsworth lands with a cross.
Farnsworth throws a nice looking combination but Franklin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown but Farnsworth shows good takedown defense.
Franklin takes one on the button.
Farnsworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Franklin moves into the clinch.
Franklin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Farnsworth tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Franklin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Franklin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Franklin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Farnsworth throws a combination that misses
and Franklin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Franklin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Farnsworth is fending him off so far but Franklin persists. Nope, Farnsworth circles away and we're back to standing.
Farnsworth misses with a double jab
and Franklin counters with a takedown into side control.
Farnsworth tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Farnsworth tries to control but Franklin manages to take his back.
Farnsworth trying to get back to his feet but Franklin is in full control for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Franklin's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Farnsworth trying to get back to his feet but Franklin is in full control for now.
Franklin trying to control momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farnsworth is trying to get back to his feet but Franklin has full control of the position and if anything, Farnsworth has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good control from Franklin.
The referee is taking a good look at Farnsworth as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Franklin!
Franklin is hanging on to Farnsworth's back as he tries to escape.
Farnsworth trying to control the position but Franklin manages to sink in the hooks.
Franklin has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Farnsworth.
Farnsworth wants to get back to his feet.
Farnsworth is in bad spot here.
Farnsworth trying to get back to his feet but Franklin is in full control for now.
Franklin doesn't have the hooks in and Farnsworth manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Farnsworth stands up and waves to Franklin to follow him.
Franklin looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xavier Farnsworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farnsworth misses with the body kick
and Franklin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Farnsworth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Franklin moves forwards but Farnsworth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Franklin tries to clinch there but Farnsworth circles away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Franklin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Farnsworth throws a lazy head kick
and Franklin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Farnsworth has had enough of the clinch but Franklin keeps him there for the moment.
Farnsworth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Franklin has him pressed against the cage.
Farnsworth working aggressively here.
Farnsworth breaks from the clinch.
Franklin tries to clinch up.
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt.
Xavier Farnsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Franklin.
Franklin has a takedown stuffed.
Franklin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Farnsworth misses
and Franklin counters with a big head kick but Farnsworth shrugs it off.
Farnsworth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Franklin counters with a head kick.
Xavier Farnsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Franklin misses with a takedown attempt - Farnsworth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Farnsworth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Franklin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Franklin.
Franklin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Farnsworth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Franklin is trying to stall.
Farnsworth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Franklin keeps control of Farnsworth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Franklin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Franklin goes for a takedown attempt but Farnsworth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Farnsworth misses with a body kick.
Farnsworth lands with a big left! Franklin is wobbled badly! Farnsworth comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Franklin to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Xavier Farnsworth!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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