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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lester Beetlejuice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beetlejuice comes into the arena with This Is Beetle blaring out of the sound system. Franklin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bring Da Ruckus. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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ADCC Champion
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lester Beetlejuice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Beetlejuice or perhaps it was just good defense by Franklin which made him look bad.
Beetlejuice wants to clinch up but Franklin keeps it at a distance.
Franklin with a poor takedown
and Beetlejuice counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Beetlejuice seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Franklin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beetlejuice looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Franklin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Beetlejuice seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, if Beetlejuice is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Franklin tries to roll over but Beetlejuice keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Beetlejuice seems content to control.
Franklin trying to control but Beetlejuice postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A left lands for Beetlejuice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Franklin showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beetlejuice keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beetlejuice actively working from the bottom here.
Franklin wants to work for an arm triangle but Beetlejuice is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Beetlejuice is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin is looking for a kimura here.
Beetlejuice trying to hold on to Franklin's head to control him but Franklin postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Beetlejuice with a lazy takedown attempt
so Franklin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Beetlejuice controls Franklin momentarily but Franklin frees himself.
Franklin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beetlejuice is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Franklin trying to control but Beetlejuice is working from the bottom.
Franklin has gone for a leg lock! Beetlejuice slips out almost immediately though and dives into Franklin's guard.
Beetlejuice stays in close to Franklin's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Franklin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beetlejuice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beetlejuice wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Franklin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beetlejuice gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Franklin looks gassed!
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Beetlejuice from controlling successfully.
Beetlejuice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franklin is keeping the position for now.
Franklin controls Beetlejuice momentarily but Beetlejuice frees himself.
Franklin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Beetlejuice from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beetlejuice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beetlejuice tries to clinch up
and Franklin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Franklin.
Beetlejuice trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Beetlejuice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beetlejuice looking to control.
Beetlejuice seems keen to control Franklin's posture.
Franklin passes into half guard.
Franklin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beetlejuice sees it coming and defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice is defending against the submission attempts here by Franklin.
Franklin seems to be working for a kimura but Beetlejuice defends the submission attempt.
Beetlejuice is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Franklin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Franklin's back!
Franklin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Beetlejuice gets his way!
Franklin staying busy and making it hard for Beetlejuice to control.
Beetlejuice is trying to stick to Franklin's back but Franklin is turning into Beetlejuice. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Beetlejuice's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Franklin.
Beetlejuice keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass.
Beetlejuice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's six 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.
Franklin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beetlejuice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beetlejuice is trying to keep Franklin in close.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Franklin tries for a takedown but Beetlejuice circles away easily
and Beetlejuice counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Beetlejuice passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Beetlejuice controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Franklin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Franklin tries to bench press Beetlejuice off him but Beetlejuice keeps the position.
Beetlejuice will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Franklin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Beetlejuice off and has taken his back!
Franklin is not going to allow Beetlejuice to sit and survive in this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Franklin looking for the choke but no joy.
Beetlejuice wants to escape the position.
Franklin is not going to allow Beetlejuice to sit and survive in this position.
Franklin working for a choke but Beetlejuice is defending well.
I really don't envy Beetlejuice right now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice just trying to survive but Franklin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Franklin missing with strikes.
Franklin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Beetlejuice defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Beetlejuice tries to roll but Franklin sticks to his back.
Beetlejuice preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Franklin.
Beetlejuice trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Franklin looking for the RNC.
Franklin doesn't have the hooks in and Beetlejuice manages to turn into his guard.
Franklin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Franklin's guard.
Beetlejuice wants to take a breather but Franklin is having none of it.
Beetlejuice is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Franklin wants to improve his position but Beetlejuice is controlling well.
Franklin is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Beetlejuice pulls his head out easily.
Beetlejuice wants to pass to mount but Franklin is defending the position.
Franklin is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Beetlejuice pulls his head out easily.
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Beetlejuice doesn't manage to clinch there - Franklin circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Franklin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Beetlejuice misses with a takedown
and Franklin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Franklin.
Franklin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Franklin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Franklin postures up.
Franklin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beetlejuice's head.
Beetlejuice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franklin is one step ahead there.
Franklin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beetlejuice is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beetlejuice has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beetlejuice trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beetlejuice has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Franklin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beetlejuice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franklin is keeping the position for now.
Beetlejuice is stalling in the full guard.
Franklin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Beetlejuice trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Franklin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Franklin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Franklin wants to take a breather but Beetlejuice is having none of it.
Beetlejuice keeping hold of Franklin's head, controlling as best he can.
Franklin is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Franklin gets caught flat footed, as Beetlejuice shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beetlejuice gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beetlejuice advances to half guard.
Beetlejuice is tying to control. Franklin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Franklin wants to get back to full guard.
Franklin is refusing to be controlled, as Beetlejuice sits in half guard.
Beetlejuice trying to mount his opponent but Franklin defends it.
Franklin manages to get to full guard.
Beetlejuice avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Franklin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
John Franklin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beetlejuice sitting in guard here, content to control.
Franklin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beetlejuice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beetlejuice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beetlejuice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Beetlejuice from controlling successfully.
Beetlejuice is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Franklin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Beetlejuice gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Franklin counters with a takedown into side control.
Franklin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Franklin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Franklin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beetlejuice, who protects the arm well.
Franklin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beetlejuice has escaped the position, nice work there.
Franklin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice sneaks back into half guard.
Beetlejuice is trying to get back to full guard.
Beetlejuice trying to control here.
Beetlejuice is refusing to be controlled, as Franklin sits in half guard.
Beetlejuice keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Franklin wants to free his trapped foot but Beetlejuice is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Franklin seems to be looking for submissions.
Franklin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beetlejuice manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Franklin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Beetlejuice has his hands on Franklin's head, controlling the position.
Franklin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beetlejuice is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beetlejuice has escaped and now he's on top!
Beetlejuice trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Franklin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beetlejuice trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Franklin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beetlejuice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beetlejuice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beetlejuice wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Franklin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Franklin keeping full guard, as Beetlejuice tries to pass.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Beetlejuice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beetlejuice misses with a takedown attempt
and Franklin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Beetlejuice's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Beetlejuice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Franklin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beetlejuice's guard.
Franklin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beetlejuice sees it coming and defends easily.
Franklin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beetlejuice has his hands clasped together around Franklin's back. He's all about the action.
Beetlejuice is refusing to be controlled, as Franklin sits in half guard.
Beetlejuice is trying to get back to full guard.
Franklin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Franklin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Franklin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Franklin is looking for a triangle but Beetlejuice pushes his legs off easily.
Franklin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beetlejuice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beetlejuice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Franklin has his foot on Beetlejuice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beetlejuice works his way back into a safe position though.
Beetlejuice not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Franklin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Beetlejuice from controlling successfully.
Franklin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Beetlejuice is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Franklin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Beetlejuice's back instead.
Beetlejuice turns into Franklin and is now in his guard.
Beetlejuice trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beetlejuice accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Franklin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Beetlejuice is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Franklin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Beetlejuice's back instead.
Beetlejuice tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Beetlejuice tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beetlejuice defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Franklin.
Beetlejuice sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice keeping control of the position.
Beetlejuice is trying to maintain the position but Franklin is very close to passing his half guard.
Beetlejuice is trying to get back to full guard.
Beetlejuice is defending against the submission attempts here by Franklin.
Beetlejuice trying to control from the bottom.
Franklin is trying to work for a kimura but Beetlejuice is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice gets full guard.
Franklin drops back looking for a leg! Beetlejuice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beetlejuice manages to kick Franklin off! Franklin jumps back into Beetlejuice's guard.
Beetlejuice looking for a guillotine here but Franklin defends easily.
Beetlejuice wants to sweep here but Franklin controlling him for the moment.
Beetlejuice had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Franklin is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Beetlejuice Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Franklin's back instead.
Franklin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Franklin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Beetlejuice.
Franklin can't escape the position.
Franklin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Beetlejuice's guard. Nice work there by Franklin.
Beetlejuice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franklin.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Beetlejuice shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Franklin counters with a shoot takedown. Beetlejuice fights it but they end up in guard.
Beetlejuice is trying to keep Franklin in close.
Franklin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beetlejuice looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beetlejuice looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beetlejuice!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Franklin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Franklin wants to control but Beetlejuice postures up.
Beetlejuice trying to control the position but Franklin is working away.
Beetlejuice working away.
Franklin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beetlejuice wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beetlejuice taking a breather here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beetlejuice is looking to clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Franklin.
You can see the frustration on Beetlejuice's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Franklin has an Americana. Beetlejuice didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Franklin is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Franklin hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Franklin!
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