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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin has chosen Hotel Califonia as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Vasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Franklin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin shoots in looking for a takedown. Vasquez tries to sprawl out of it but Franklin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vasquez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Franklin misses with a two punch combination.
Franklin misses with a low kick.
Franklin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vasquez tries to avoid it but Franklin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vasquez to the ground. Vasquez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franklin.
Rafael Vasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Franklin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vasquez's waist but Vasquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Franklin off to one side.
Vasquez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vasquez is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Franklin has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Franklin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin looks gassed!
Vasquez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vasquez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vasquez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Vasquez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Franklin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Franklin!
Vasquez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Franklin has picked Vasquez up and slammed him! Vasquez can't keep hold of the triangle and Franklin manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez tries to bench press Franklin off him but Franklin keeps the position.
Vasquez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vasquez wants to pass the guard but Franklin is defending well.
Franklin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vasquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Franklin is looking to improve his position.
Franklin trying to control but Vasquez postures up.
Vasquez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Franklin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vasquez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Vasquez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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