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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Complex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Complex comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash-When the Man Comes Around. Ben Franklin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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139 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napoleon Complex!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin misses with a takedown attempt
and Complex counters with a low kick, right behind Franklin 's knee.
Complex has closed the distance and engaged Franklin in a clinch.
Complex lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Franklin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Complex avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Complex pushes Franklin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Complex is working Franklin over against the cage.
Franklin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Napoleon Complex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Franklin.
The referee is keeping an eye on Complex - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Franklin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Complex fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Complex ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Complex lands a nice hook to Franklin's body. Franklin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Franklin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Complex to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franklin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Franklin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Complex is trying to defend but Franklin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Franklin is thwarting Complex's attempts to control the position.
Complex wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Complex is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franklin pulls his head out easily.
Complex trying to control from the bottom.
Complex is trying to get back to full guard.
Franklin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Complex reverses the position - he's now on top in Franklin's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Complex wants to pass the guard but Franklin is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Complex stays in close to Franklin's body and controls the position.
Complex gets to his feet - Franklin follows without any prompting.
Franklin with a poor takedown
and Complex counters with a straight right hand.
Complex scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Complex takes the fight into the clinch.
Complex can't find room to land a body shot as Franklin controls the action.
Complex working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Complex pulls his leg out and moves away.
Complex clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Complex on the inside.
Complex lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Complex stalling in the clinch but Franklin improves position.
Franklin tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Complex on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Complex scores with a nice short uppercut.
Franklin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Franklin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Complex has his hands clasped together around Franklin's back. He's all about the action.
Complex works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Complex managing to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Complex has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Franklin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Complex tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franklin lands a couple of digs.
Franklin throwing strikes but missing.
Franklin connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Complex controls Franklin momentarily but Franklin frees himself.
Complex is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Franklin defends well.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Complex dominated that round.
That's time! Complex's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Complex fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Franklin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Complex can pounce on him.
Complex thows a body shot but no joy.
Complex drives through and clinches with Franklin against the cage.
Complex lands with a short shot to the head.
Complex digs a right hand into Franklin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Franklin's gas tank.
Complex digs a right hand underneath Franklin's ribcage. Franklin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Franklin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Complex fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Franklin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A lazy left from Complex finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Complex.
Complex with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Complex fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Complex dips to his left and cracks Franklin with an uppercut!
Complex changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Napoleon Complex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franklin has his takedown stuffed
and Complex scores with a counter punch that sends Franklin to the canvas! Complex smells blood - he's punishing Franklin with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Franklin has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Napoleon Complex!
Napoleon Complex retains his bantamweight title!
Napoleon Complex seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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