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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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187 cm
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197 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ramon Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anderson Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Franklin advances position into side control!
Lesnar tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Lesnar can't do much from the bottom here.
Franklin is trying to get an arm triangle but Lesnar is defending well.
Franklin working away.
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 lay and pray for a moment but Lesnar keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to improve position but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lesnar gets the takedown into side control.
Franklin gets back to half guard.
Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Franklin pushes Lesnar off and gets back to his feet.
Lesnar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lesnar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Franklin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Franklin is looking to stall here but Lesnar recovers full guard.
Lesnar trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franklin preventing the sweep.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Franklin from controlling successfully.
Franklin sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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!
Lesnar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lesnar has momentary wrist control but Franklin slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Franklin is looking to stand up but Lesnar won't let him.
Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesnar keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass.
Franklin wants to get up but he can't break Lesnar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Franklin is looking to clinch but Lesnar is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lesnar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Franklin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lesnar!
Lesnar tries to lock up and control but Franklin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Franklin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lesnar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Franklin blocks Lesnar's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Franklin avoids the attempt from Lesnar to control.
The referee warns Lesnar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lesnar wants to hold on but Franklin pushes him away.
The referee warns Lesnar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Franklin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lesnar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franklin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Franklin looking to pass the guard.
Franklin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lesnar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Franklin passes into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lesnar taking a bit of punishment here - Franklin scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin working the ground and pound.
Lesnar is not content to let Franklin control the position.
Franklin working the head and body with strikes.
Franklin wants to control but Lesnar is keeping him busy.
Lesnar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Franklin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Franklin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lesnar trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Franklin manages to pass to mount!
Franklin prevents Lesnar from getting the reversal.
Franklin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lesnar tries to hold on but Franklin pushes him away.
Franklin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin has hold of Lesnar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lesnar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lesnar is squirming around, avoiding Franklin's attempts to control the action.
Franklin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lesnar hang on?
Franklin landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar is looking to improve his position but Franklin isn't that keen on the idea.
Franklin wants to finish this one by submission but Lesnar is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Franklin.
Franklin looking to control but Lesnar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four 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.
Franklin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Franklin misses with a head shot.
Lesnar tries to lock up and control but Franklin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Franklin tries to control but Lesnar wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar tries to hold on but Franklin postures up.
Franklin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Franklin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Franklin circles away easily
and Franklin counters with a single leg into guard. Lesnar didn't expect that.
Franklin slips nicely into half guard.
Franklin wants to free his trapped foot but Lesnar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Franklin working the head and body with strikes.
Lesnar trying to control but Franklin postures up.
Lesnar throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Franklin manages to pass to side control.
Lesnar seems a little lost for a moment, as Franklin dominates the positioning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Franklin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lesnar, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is trying to control Franklin's posture but Franklin avoids it.
Franklin decides to stand back up. Franklin steps back and let's Lesnar get back to his feet.
Lesnar misses with a takedown
and Franklin counters by clinching up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Franklin to work.
Lesnar misses with a knee strike.
Lesnar tries to score a body lock takedown but Franklin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin pulls guard effortlessly.
Franklin is looking for a triangle but Lesnar pushes his legs off easily.
Lesnar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Franklin is controlling Lesnar's posture.
Lesnar trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Lesnar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin wants to stand but Lesnar is controlling the position.
Lesnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lesnar fails with the takedown
and Franklin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lesnar!
Lesnar tries to hold on but Franklin postures up.
Franklin trying to control but Lesnar is having none of it.
Franklin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lesnar has given up his back here. Will Franklin look for the submission or keep pounding away?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is not going to allow Lesnar to sit and survive in this position.
Lesnar turns into Franklin and is now in his guard.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Franklin.
Lesnar trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Ramon Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson Franklin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Franklin has momentary wrist control but Lesnar slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Franklin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Franklin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Franklin!
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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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