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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Franchesco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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140 lbs
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134 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddy Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paolo Franchesco!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Franchesco.
Franchesco tries to bum rush Chapman with a series of wild strikes but Chapman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chapman misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Franchesco misses its intended target.
Chapman throws a combination that misses
and Franchesco counters with a right hand to the body.
Franchesco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chapman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Chapman misses.
Chapman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Franchesco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chapman lands the left hand.
Freddy Chapman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franchesco looks to score with a jab to the body but Chapman is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Chapman.
Chapman throws a series of strikes that have Franchesco backpedaling.
Chapman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franchesco manages to avoid it.
Franchesco misses with a shot to the body
and Chapman counters with a three punch combo that has Franchesco backing up. Franchesco nods at Chapman to acknowledge the strikes.
Franchesco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chapman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chapman is breathing heavily.
Chapman throws a lazy right hand but Franchesco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Franchesco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chapman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franchesco stuns Chapman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Franchesco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Franchesco throws a nice looking combination but Chapman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Franchesco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chapman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Franchesco.
Chapman dodges the punch combination from Franchesco.
Franchesco misses with a few strikes there.
Chapman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franchesco.
Franchesco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chapman at a distance.
Nice body punch from Franchesco.
Franchesco cracks a nice hook into Chapman's ribs.
Franchesco scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Freddy Chapman has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franchesco misses the shot to the body.
Franchesco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chapman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franchesco throws a shot to the body.
Chapman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Franchesco lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chapman backs up against the cage.
Franchesco tries to bum rush Chapman with a series of wild strikes but Chapman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franchesco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chapman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franchesco.
Franchesco sizes up Chapman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chapman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice combination there by Franchesco.
Franchesco cracks a nice hook into Chapman's ribs.
Franchesco connects with a crisp jab.
Franchesco is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chapman rather than just go for the knockout.
Chapman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chapman misses the shot to the body.
Franchesco lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chapman backs up against the cage.
Franchesco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chapman throws a nice looking combination but Franchesco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franchesco cracks Chapman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Franchesco misses with an uppercut. Chapman saw that one coming.
Franchesco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chapman.
Chapman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Franchesco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Franchesco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chapman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Franchesco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franchesco throws a series of strikes that have Chapman backpedaling.
Franchesco looks to land a combination but Chapman avoids it well.
Franchesco is working the combinations to good effect here.
Chapman looks to throw the jab but Franchesco is out of range.
Franchesco misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franchesco. Chapman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Franchesco thows a body shot but no joy.
Franchesco with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franchesco lands an overhand right.
Franchesco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chapman circles away quickly and effectively.
Chapman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Franchesco moves out of range of the strikes.
Chapman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left and a right from Franchesco both land. Nice combination.
Chapman throws a nice looking combination but Franchesco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chapman throws a nice looking combination but Franchesco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franchesco closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Franchesco lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chapman throws a combination that misses
and Franchesco counters with a left and a right that stings Chapman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Franchesco throws a right and a left that Chapman avoids nicely.
Chapman dodges the punch combination from Franchesco.
Chapman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Franchesco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Franchesco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Chapman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Franchesco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chapman's head backwards.
Freddy Chapman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chapman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Franchesco counters with a right hand to the body.
Chapman lands a jab-cross combination.
Franchesco scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Franchesco throws a nice looking combination but Chapman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chapman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Franchesco counters with a three punch combo that has Chapman backing up. Chapman nods at Franchesco to acknowledge the strikes.
Franchesco misses with a wild combination.
Chapman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Franchesco swinging wildly here.
Chapman misses with a double jab
and Franchesco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franchesco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chapman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chapman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Franchesco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chapman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franchesco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Franchesco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chapman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chapman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Franchesco to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to de liver by Franchesco. Beautiful body shot.
Franchesco scores with a shot to the body.
Chapman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Franchesco misses with an uppercut. Chapman saw that one coming.
Franchesco throws a lazy right hand but Chapman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chapman scores with a jab. Franchesco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Franchesco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Franchesco throws a right hand that Chapman ducks under and follows up with a left that Chapman also avoids with ease.
Franchesco misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut there from Chapman.
Franchesco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chapman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franchesco.
Franchesco throws a series of punches but Chapman moves out of range.
Chapman misses with a combination
and Franchesco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chapman misses with the combination.
Franchesco throws a combination that misses
and Chapman counters with a one-two to the body.
Franchesco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chapman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Franchesco misses with a two punch combination.
Franchesco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Franchesco throws a body punch but Chapman moves out of range.
Chapman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Franchesco misses with a combination
and Chapman counters with a series of strikes. Franchesco will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chapman avoids the body shot from Franchesco.
Chapman throws a combination that misses
and Franchesco counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chapman needs to keep his hands up - Franchesco had a free shot at his head there.
Franchesco lands with a right hand.
Franchesco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Franchesco lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Franchesco.
A punch combination from Franchesco misses.
Paolo Franchesco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chapman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Franchesco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chapman thinking.
Chapman misses with a two punch combination.
Chapman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chapman throws a body punch but Franchesco moves out of range.
Franchesco sizes up Chapman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Franchesco looks to score with a jab to the body but Chapman is just out of range.
Chapman dodges the punch combination from Franchesco.
Chapman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Franchesco circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chapman throws a right hand that Franchesco ducks under and follows up with a left that Franchesco also avoids with ease.
Franchesco throws a body punch but Chapman moves out of range.
Chapman misses with a few strikes there.
Franchesco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chapman.
Chapman misses the jab.
Franchesco lands a slapping body shot.
Chapman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Franchesco finds it's way round the side to connect with Chapman's head.
Chapman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice combination there by Franchesco.
Chapman misses with a combination
and Franchesco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Franchesco thows a body shot but no joy.
Franchesco lands a nice shot to the body.
Chapman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franchesco lands a slapping body shot.
Chapman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Franchesco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Freddy Chapman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Franchesco digs a good hook to Chapman's body.
Chapman throws a series of punches but Franchesco moves out of range.
Chapman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chapman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Franchesco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chapman looks to land a combination but Franchesco avoids it well.
Chapman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chapman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Franchesco tries to bum rush Chapman with a series of wild strikes but Chapman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franchesco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Franchesco connects with a looping right hand.
Chapman throws a combination that misses
and Franchesco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Franchesco.
Franchesco throws a nice looking combination but Chapman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chapman misses with a combination
and Franchesco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franchesco scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Franchesco takes a swing at Chapman's ribcage but misses.
Chapman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Franchesco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Franchesco keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No joy there for Chapman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Franchesco cracks a nice hook into Chapman's ribs.
Chapman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Franchesco.
Chapman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Franchesco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chapman looks to land a combination but Franchesco avoids it well.
Franchesco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chapman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chapman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chapman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chapman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Franchesco throws a body punch but Chapman moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Franchesco misses with an uppercut.
Chapman lands a jab-cross combination.
Chapman fails to land with a series of punches.
Franchesco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franchesco fails to land with a series of punches.
Chapman misses with a combination
and Franchesco counters with a straight right hand.
Chapman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franchesco misses with a series of wild punches.
Franchesco throws a nice looking combination but Chapman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chapman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franchesco.
Franchesco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chapman.
Chapman tries to bum rush Franchesco with a series of wild strikes but Franchesco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franchesco throws a series of punches but Chapman avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman misses with a double jab
and Franchesco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Franchesco looks to land a combination. Chapman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chapman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franchesco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Franchesco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chapman throws a series of punches but Franchesco avoids them all with ease.
Franchesco throws a nice looking combination but Chapman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chapman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Franchesco counters with a series of strikes. Chapman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chapman slips a jab and a cross from Franchesco.
Chapman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franchesco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chapman counters with a nice uppercut.
Chapman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franchesco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Franchesco avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Franchesco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chapman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A right-left combo lands from Franchesco.
Franchesco misses with a wild combination.
Paolo Franchesco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chapman ducks under a wild hook from Franchesco.
Franchesco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chapman counters with a left and a right that stings Franchesco.
Franchesco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Franchesco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chapman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chapman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franchesco.
Chapman throws a combination that misses
and Franchesco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franchesco tests Chapman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Freddy Chapman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chapman with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paolo Franchesco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Franchesco 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paolo Franchesco!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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