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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rusev Hungary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Utica Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Utica Franks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rusev Hungary's chin.
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130 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rusev Hungary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Utica Franks!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hungary.
Rusev Hungary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hungary smiles and moves away.
Hungary goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Franks takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Franks gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hungary has one foot on Franks's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Hungary.
Danga de danga de dang - Hungary scores with a four punch combination!
Franks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hungary counters with a three punch combo that has Franks backing up. Franks nods at Hungary to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hungary.
Hungary lands a head shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franks is defended easily by Hungary.
Rusev Hungary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Utica Franks.
Hungary lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Franks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hungary counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Franks wants to clinch.
Hungary tests Franks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franks shoots in looking for a takedown but Hungary manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hungary blocks a head kick by Franks.
Franks has a takedown stuffed.
Franks with a poor takedown
and Hungary connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hungary throws a right and a left that Franks avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Franks.
Franks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been told by Hungary's head coaches at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hungary displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Franks.
Hungary really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Franks tries to clinch but Hungary moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Hungary.
Hungary throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungary misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Hungary lands an impressive looking overhand right. Franks doesn't seem phased though.
Hungary moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hungary fails to land with a series of punches.
Hungary scores with a decent looking hook.
Franks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Franks lands in his opponent's guard.
Hungary seems keen to control Franks's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franks wants to pass the guard but Hungary is keeping the position.
Franks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusev Hungary dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Franks dives in and scores a takedown into Hungary's guard.
Hungary avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Franks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franks preventing the sweep.
Franks trying to control but Hungary is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hungary haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungary keeping moving, preventing Franks from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Franks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Franks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hungary counters by moving into the clinch.
Hungary wants to break the clinch but can't.
Franks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hungary's efforts to push away.
Franks fails to pull guard.
Hungary tries to break the clinch but Franks is controlling the position.
Franks looking to stall.
Franks breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hungary throws a one two combo.
Franks shoots in for a takedown but Hungary shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rusev Hungary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Utica Franks.
Franks darts in trying to clinch
enabling Hungary to counter with a crisp jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Franks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franks has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hungary works over Franks's head and body with a nice combination.
Hungary throws a series of strikes that have Franks backpedaling.
Franks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hungary avoids it really well and circles away.
Hungary appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungary keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hungary is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franks can do to turn this around?
Franks moves to clinch but Hungary breaks away
and Hungary counters with a two punch combo.
Hungary bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Franks's head backwards.
Franks tries to close the distance and clinch but Hungary swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hungary is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Franks.
Hungary is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hungary scores with a three punch combo!
Rusev Hungary is winning the standup battle so far.
Hungary swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Franks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hungary.
Hungary misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Franks closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hungary to the mat! Hungary manages to get full guard.
Hungary can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Franks controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franks trying to control the position from guard on top but Hungary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hungary looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franks is one step ahead there.
Franks trying to control the position from guard on top but Hungary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusev Hungary dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Franks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hungary.
Franks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hungary misses with a two punch combination.
Hungary feints a jab promting Franks to slip. Hungary then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Franks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hungary is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franks.
Hungary is looking to counter the offense by Franks and move into the clinch.
Franks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hungary counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hungary throws a sloppy head kick and Franks moves out of range easily.
Franks tries to clinch there but Hungary circles away.
Franks throws a sloppy head kick and Hungary moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Franks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Franks misses with a takedown
and Hungary counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Franks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hungary sprawls well initially but Franks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hungary is looking to control Franks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hungary avoid being mounted?
Hungary is refusing to be controlled, as Franks sits in half guard.
Franks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Franks working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hungary's thigh. Hungary counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hungary is working an open guard so Franks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rusev Hungary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Hungary scores with a four punch combination!
Franks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hungary swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungary has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hungary is looking to break free of the clinch but Franks has double underhooks.
Franks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Hungary's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Franks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hungary tries to break the clinch but Franks is controlling the position.
Hungary wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hungary is trying to push Franks away but Franks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Franks breaks from the clinch.
Franks slips a jab and a cross from Hungary.
A nice side step and Franks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Franks fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusev Hungary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Utica Franks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franks has closed the distance and engaged Hungary in a clinch.
Franks has Hungary pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hungary manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Franks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hungary wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hungary wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hungary is trying to break the clinch but Franks has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franks has Hungary pressed against the cage, preventing Hungary from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Franks prevents Hungary from breaking the clinch.
Utica Franks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franks has Hungary pressed against the cage, preventing Hungary from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rusev Hungary showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hungary, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusev Hungary!
Rusev Hungary decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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