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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Foley (ranked 5545 p4p, 561 weight class) and Luiz Franca (ranked 3752 p4p, 425 weight class). James Foley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Foley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luiz Franca!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Franca or perhaps it was just good defense by Foley, which made it look bad.
Foley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Franca looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Franca fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Franca.
Franca shoots in for a double leg but Foley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Franca or perhaps it was just good defense by Foley, which made it look bad.
Foley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Franca looking to score a takedown here. Foley is defending well but Franca drives through and ends up in Foley's guard.
Franca has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Arvins Bootcamp. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Franca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franca passes Foley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Foley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franca wants to free his trapped foot but Foley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Franca is looking for a kimura but Foley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franca to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franca is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Franca is looking for a kimura but Foley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franca to get the leverage.
Franca trying to mount his opponent but Foley defends it.
Franca is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Franca is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Franca is working for a kimura but Foley is defending it quite comfortably.
Franca is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Foley defends it well.
Franca wants to work for an arm triangle but Foley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Franca works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foley defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Franca.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley is trying to escape the mount.
Franca has control of Foley's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Foley regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Franca is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Foley is surviving well by controlling Franca's body position as best he can.
Franca looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Franca goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Foley is on top in guard.
Franca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foley is aware though and is defending well.
Foley preventing the sweep.
Franca being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franca is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Franca is still trying to improve position.
Foley trying to control the position from guard on top but Franca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franca isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Foley stacks Franca on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Foley!
Foley cracks Franca with a big right hand but Franca just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foley trying to control the action but Franca is working from the bottom.
Franca manages to work his way to half guard, despite Foley's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Franca 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.
Franca shoots in for a double leg but Foley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Franca throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foley's waist but Foley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Franca off to one side.
Foley attempts a counter takedown but Franca avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Franca.
Foley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
James Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Franca.
Franca throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foley's waist but Foley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Franca off to one side.
Franca shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Franca showed some decent athleticism there.
Foley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Franca is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Foley defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley wants to control but Franca is keeping busy.
Franca looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley is looking to improve his position.
Franca is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Foley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Franca.
Franca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Foley is looking for a sweep. Franca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Foley has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Foley is defending against the submission attempts here by Franca.
Foley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Foley tries to get out of the position.
Franca wants to work for an arm triangle but Foley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Foley tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Franca is trying to work for a kimura but Foley is defending well.
Foley is trying to control but can't.
Franca is looking for a kimura but Foley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franca to get the leverage.
Franca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Foley has his hands clasped together around Franca's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley trying to hold on to Franca's head to control him but Franca postures up.
Franca is looking for a kimura here.
Foley is defending against the submission attempts here by Franca.
Foley gets full guard.
Franca passes Foley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Franca trying to advance position but Foley counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Foley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Franca is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Franca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franca drops back, looking for a kneebar! Foley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Foley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Foley!
Foley working the ground and pound.
Franca is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franca is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Foley off and has taken his back!
Franca is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Foley is defending well though. Franca let's go of the attempt for now.
Foley looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Franca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Franca gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Foley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Franca's guard.
Franca wants to sweep here but Foley controlling him for the moment.
Franca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franca keeps trying to improve his position.
Foley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Franca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley won't allow Franca to sweep him here.
Foley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franca is keeping the position for now.
Foley is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Foley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Foley connects with a couple of short punches.
Franca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franca looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Foley has picked Franca up and slammed him! Franca can't keep hold of the triangle and Foley manages to pass to side control!
Franca is not content to let Foley control the position.
James Foley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franca gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Franca wants to get back to full guard but Foley has mounted him!
Franca is working to get back to half guard.
Foley working for a submission but Franca is keeping him at bay.
Foley cracks Franca with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Franca sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Foley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Foley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Franca does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Foley prevents Franca from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franca is pressing down on Foley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Foley is in close to Franca's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Franca lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Foley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foley is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley is trying to keep Franca in close.
Foley keeping full guard, as Franca tries to pass.
Foley is adopting a defensive guard.
Franca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foley is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franca drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Foley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Franca has Foley in his guard.
Luiz Franca is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Franca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Foley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Franca has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Franca!
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