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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; James Franklin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Franklin fails with the takedown.
Franklin shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Franklin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pavlov to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Franklin (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Franklin is retaining full guard.
Pavlov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franklin is keeping the position for now.
Franklin looking for a sweep. Not yet Franklin, not yet.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Franklin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Franklin is keeping the position.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Franklin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Franklin.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov passes Franklin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Franklin tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Franklin won't allow it.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Franklin defends it.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Franklin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Franklin won't allow it.
Franklin wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Pavlov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T8#
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Franklin won't allow it. #T9#
Pavlov is taking a breather. Franklin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Franklin trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Franklin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Franklin won't allow it.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T11#
Pavlov is thwarting Franklin's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Franklin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (0) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Franklin (0) vs (8) Pavlov#SUB2#
Pavlov has got his arm under Franklin's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Franklin has spun round into Pavlov's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Franklin (2) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass. #T12#
Pavlov pulls Franklin in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass.
Pavlov 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.
Franklin being controlled here momentarily. #T13#
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov has his hands on Franklin's head, controlling the position.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Pavlov pulls Franklin in close to prevent any damage.
Franklin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov pulls Franklin in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Franklin from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is adopting a defensive guard.
Pavlov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Franklin (2) vs (10) Pavlov
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 10 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; James Franklin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Caldeira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Caldeira gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Franklin (0) vs (2) Caldeira
Franklin keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass.
My spies in Clinch Pride inform me that Caldeira has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Caldeira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Franklin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caldeira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Caldeira from controlling successfully.
Franklin working a defensive guard here.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Caldeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Franklin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caldeira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Franklin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caldeira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Caldeira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Caldeira stopping the sweep attempt from Franklin.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Caldeira from controlling successfully.
Caldeira slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Franklin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Caldeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Franklin is looking for a triangle but Caldeira pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Franklin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Caldeira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving. #SUB#
Caldeira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Franklin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Caldeira has managed to get both his arms back between Franklin's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Franklin looking for a guillotine here but Caldeira defends easily.
Franklin keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass.
Caldeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Franklin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Franklin trying to control the position.
Caldeira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Franklin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caldeira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Franklin (2) vs (2) Caldeira
Franklin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Caldeira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Caldeira trying to control the position.
Caldeira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Franklin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Franklin trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Caldeira trying to control the position.
#T4#
Franklin tries to free his leg and advance position but Caldeira is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin won't allow Caldeira to sweep him here.
Franklin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caldeira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Franklin tries to free his leg and advance position but Caldeira is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Caldeira trying to control from the bottom.
Caldeira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Caldeira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Franklin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Franklin (2) vs (4) Caldeira#T5#
Caldeira passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (2) vs (7) Caldeira#SUB2#
Caldeira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Caldeira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Franklin struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Caldeira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Franklin struggling a bit here.
Caldeira tries to move into full mount but can't pass Franklin's legs. #SUB2#
Caldeira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Franklin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Franklin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Caldeira moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Franklin (2) vs (9) Caldeira
Franklin is squirming around, avoiding Caldeira's attempts to control the action.
Franklin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Caldeira controlling his opponent.
Franklin manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Caldeira seems to be looking for submissions.
Caldeira is thwarting Franklin's attempts to control the position.#T7##SUB2#
Caldeira seems to be looking for submissions.
Caldeira trying to pass the guard but Franklin defending well.
Franklin trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Caldeira seems to be working for a kimura but Franklin defends the submission attempt.
Franklin is looking to control Caldeira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franklin avoid being mounted?
Franklin moves into full guard.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Franklin keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass. #T8##SUB#
Caldeira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Caldeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Caldeira from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Franklin working for a triangle but Caldeira defends it easily.
Caldeira wants to pass the guard but Franklin is keeping the position.
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. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Franklin (4) vs (9) Caldeira#T9#
Caldeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caldeira trying to hold on to Franklin's head to control him but Franklin postures up.
Caldeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Franklin is looking for a kimura but Caldeira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franklin to get the leverage.
Franklin moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (7) vs (9) Caldeira
Caldeira is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Franklin is trying to get an arm triangle but Caldeira is defending well. #T10#
Caldeira wants to control but Franklin postures up.
Caldeira is trying to get back to half guard.
Caldeira keeps trying to improve his position.
Franklin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caldeira keeps working. #SUB#
Franklin is trying to get an arm triangle but Caldeira is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Caldeira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Caldeira manages to get back to half guard.
Franklin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep. Franklin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caldeira moves into full guard.
Franklin passes Caldeira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Caldeira trying to control here.
Franklin is looking to take a break and control but Caldeira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caldeira trying to hold on to Franklin's head to control him but Franklin postures up.
#T12#
Franklin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (10) vs (9) Caldeira
Caldeira slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Caldeira tries to roll over but Franklin keeps him under control.
Well,Franklin is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Caldeira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Franklin is working away from the top position though.
Caldeira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Caldeira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Franklin (10) vs (11) Caldeira#T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Franklin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Franklin (12) vs (11) Caldeira
Franklin preventing the sweep.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Franklin from controlling successfully.
Caldeira is trying to keep Franklin in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Caldeira holds on and takes a little breather.
Franklin stands and throws Caldeira's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (15) vs (11) Caldeira
Caldeira is trying to improve his position.#T14##SUB#
Franklin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Caldeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Caldeira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep. Franklin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Franklin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Caldeira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caldeira.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin takes the fight on points by 15 to 11.
An out of breath James Franklin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Franklin (ranked 4856 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morrison Lee (ranked 553 p4p, 68 weight class). Lee has chosen The Pretender as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; James Franklin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Franklin (0) vs (4) Lee
Franklin tries to improve position but can't.
Franklin struggling a bit here.
Franklin tries to improve position but can't.
Lee wants to control but Franklin is keeping him busy.
Lee tries to advance to mount but Franklin denies him.
Lee is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Franklin's shoulder. That is not cool.
Franklin is looking for a sweep.
Lee trying to control the position but Franklin is working away.
Franklin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin is looking to reverse the position.
Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lee wants to control but Franklin is keeping him busy.
Lee controls the position from side control.
Lee has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Franklin (0) vs (6) Lee
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Franklin is looking to escape.
Franklin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lee prevents Franklin from getting the reversal.
Franklin tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Franklin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control the pace but Franklin is squirming around nicely.
Franklin is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee trying to control but Franklin is having none of it.
Franklin is controlling an arm, preventing Lee from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Franklin tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Franklin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee prevents Franklin from getting the reversal.
Lee is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Franklin is surviving well by controlling Lee's body position as best he can.
Franklin is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Franklin is trying to escape the mount.
Franklin is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Franklin is trying to reverse the position but instead Lee has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Franklin (0) vs (9) Lee
Lee is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Franklin is defending well though. Lee let's go of the attempt for now.
Franklin wants to escape the position.
Will Lee go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Franklin trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him.
Lee looking to break Franklin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Franklin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lee will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Lee has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Franklin wants to escape the position.
Franklin breaks Lee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Franklin (2) vs (9) Lee
Franklin passes into half guard.
Franklin prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee is trying to control the position but Franklin postures up.
Franklin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Franklin stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Franklin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Franklin defends easily.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee trying to control the position.
Lee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Franklin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Franklin stalling.
Lee is staying active underneath Franklin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee trying to control here.
Franklin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Franklin trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Franklin trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Franklin prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Franklin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Franklin has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Franklin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Franklin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Franklin (2) vs (11) Lee
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Franklin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Franklin (4) vs (11) Lee
Franklin wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Franklin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee 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.
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Franklin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Franklin has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (7) vs (11) Lee
Franklin is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Franklin takes a little break here. Lee wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lee sneaks back into half guard.
Franklin uses his free foot to push down on Lee's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lee. Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (10) vs (11) Lee
Franklin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lee turns into him and now he's in Franklin's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Franklin (10) vs (13) Lee
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Franklin's guard.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Franklin defends it.
Franklin is trying to control but Lee passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (10) vs (16) Lee
Franklin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Franklin won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Franklin tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Franklin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Franklin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Franklin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lee has picked Franklin up and slammed him! Franklin can't keep hold of the triangle and Lee manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (10) vs (19) Lee
Franklin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Franklin wants to get back to full guard.
Franklin has his hands clasped together around Lee's back. He's all about the action.
Franklin is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (10) vs (22) Lee
Franklin struggling a bit here.
Lee has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Franklin! Score +2 for reaching mount: Franklin (10) vs (24) Lee
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Franklin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Franklin shrugs it off.
Franklin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee looking to control but Franklin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Franklin is looking to get to half guard.
Lee fails to move to back control.
Franklin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee looking to control but Franklin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is working to get back to half guard.
Franklin gets back to half guard.
Well, if Lee 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.
Lee wants to control but Franklin is keeping him busy.
Franklin is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franklin trying to control from the bottom.
Franklin is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard.
Lee passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (10) vs (27) Lee
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin tries to improve position but can't.
Franklin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 27 to 10.
Our winner, Morrison Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (145lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Morrison Lee (ranked 658 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Franklin (ranked 3442 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by The Pretender. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee shoots in and bounces Franklin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Franklin
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin controlling Lee's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Franklin is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Franklin is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franklin is keeping the position for now.
Lee wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Franklin pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Franklin defending well.
Lee 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.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Franklin
Franklin struggling a bit here.
Franklin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (5) vs (2) Franklin
Franklin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Franklin is very close to passing his half guard.
Franklin is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Franklin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is staying active underneath Franklin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee is pressing down on Franklin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Franklin stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Franklin looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (7) vs (2) Franklin
Franklin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee prevents Franklin from improving his position.
Franklin trying to control but Lee postures up.
Franklin gets full guard.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Lee passes into half guard.
Lee 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.
Franklin is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the action but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Franklin keeping hold of Lee's head, controlling as best he can.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Franklin is defending the position.
Franklin trying to control but Lee postures up.
Lee is pressing down on Franklin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Franklin is holding on for now.
Franklin is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee wants to control but Franklin is keeping him busy.
Franklin gets back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Franklin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Franklin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franklin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lee trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Lee is really struggling to control Franklin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Franklin looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Lee stays in close to Franklin's body and controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Franklin controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Franklin is retaining full guard.
Franklin trying to control the position.
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Franklin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franklin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (10) vs (2) Franklin
Franklin is not content to let Lee control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (10) vs (6) Franklin
Franklin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lee is defending well though. Franklin let's go of the attempt for now.
Lee tries to roll but Franklin sticks to his back.
Lee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Franklin's guard. Nice work there by Lee.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (12) vs (6) Franklin
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Franklin keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Lee passes into half guard.
Franklin wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee content to control rather than advance.
Franklin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lee prevents Franklin from improving his position.
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Franklin defends the submission attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Franklin is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee is keen to just control but Franklin is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Franklin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Franklin looking for submissions off his back.
Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (15) vs (6) Franklin
Franklin tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Franklin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (18) vs (6) Franklin
Lee is hanging on to Franklin's back as he tries to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to keep control of the position but Franklin is staying busy.
Franklin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Franklin looks winded!
Franklin trying to control but not successfully.
Lee controlling from the back.
Lee working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lee controlling well, preventing Franklin from escaping the position.
Lee tries to get the hooks in deep but Franklin pushed the leg off.
Franklin wants to control his opponent's hands but Lee gets his hands free.
Franklin is trying to break free.
Franklin keeps trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to get the hooks in deep but Franklin pushed the leg off.
Franklin tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
Lee has good solid back control here.
Franklin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lee forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lee (21) vs (6) Franklin
Lee is working for a rear naked choke. Franklin is not defending it well and Lee has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Franklin refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Franklin's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Morrison Lee!
An out of breath Morrison Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Franklin shoots in and bounces Chadwick off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chadwick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Franklin pushes down on Chadwick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chadwick landing small, sideways elbows. #SUB#
Franklin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Franklin blocks the strikes from Chadwick.
Chadwick tries to roll over but Franklin keeps him under control.
Chadwick flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Franklin is working for a submission of some sort.
Franklin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Franklin scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Franklin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Chadwick is thowing punches from the bottom. Franklin grabs hold of a loose arm and pivots for an armbar! It's tight and Chadwick has to tap! Superb work there from Franklin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Franklin!
An out of breath James Franklin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GC 200
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Franklin staying out of range there.
Franklin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Murdock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murdock throws out a powerful jab.
Franklin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franklin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murdock.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Franklin shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murdock throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Franklin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Franklin thows a huge punch but Murdock dodges it nicely.
Murdock taking some punishment here, with Franklin in his half guard.
Franklin controlling the action here.
Franklin misses with a head shot. Murdock uses the momentum to regain guard.
Murdock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franklin.
Murdock wants to sweep but no luck.
Franklin tries to free his leg and advance position but Murdock is retaining full guard.
Murdock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Murdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murdock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franklin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murdock wants to stand but Franklin is controlling the position.
We've been hearing that Franklin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Franklin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franklin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franklin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Franklin throwing strikes from guard but Murdock blocks nicely.
Franklin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murdock is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Murdock throws a big shot that misses.
Franklin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murdock sprawls and moves away.
Murdock's corner calls for a 1-2. Murdock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Franklin tries for a takedown but Murdock circles away easily
and Murdock counters with an inside leg kick.
Murdock thows a leg kick but Franklin checks it #TD#
and Franklin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Murdock!
Murdock is trying to improve his position.
Murdock is trying to escape the position but Franklin is controlling the position.
Murdock is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Franklin tries for a kimura but Murdock is defending well. #T4#
Franklin working the head and body with strikes.
Murdock is trying to control Franklin's posture but Franklin avoids it.
The strikes coming from Franklin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Franklin working away.
The strikes coming from Franklin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franklin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock struggling a bit here.
Franklin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Franklin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Murdock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franklin.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murdock as he jumps to the side.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Franklin.
Franklin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murdock on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock connects with a looping right hand.
Murdock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murdock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Franklin misses the target.
Murdock misses with a body kick.
Murdock misses with a looping left.
Franklin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Michael Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Franklin under the eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murdock.
Franklin wants to clinch up but Murdock keeps it at a distance.
Murdock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Franklin clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Murdock scores with a shot to the side of Franklin's head.
Murdock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franklin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murdock digs a right hand underneath Franklin's ribcage. Franklin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murdock's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Murdock is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murdock lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murdock misses with a punch on the inside.
Murdock lands a hook that snaps the head of Franklin backwards.
A body shot lands from Murdock.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murdock.
Murdock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#
Franklin is rocked!
Murdock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Franklin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murdock.
Murdock creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Franklin with a big uppercut! Franklin tries to clinch up but Murdock pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Franklin to the mat! Franklin covers up and Murdock unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Murdock!
An out of breath Michael Murdock thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GC 194
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Franklin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partio.
Jab by Partio.
Partio tests Franklin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Partio has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Partio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Partio.
Franklin tries to counter with a takedown but Partio is quick to defend against it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Partio.
Partio jabs at Franklin's body.
Partio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Partio misses with a hook
#TD#
and Franklin counters with a single leg into guard. Partio didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franklin throws a big elbow that misses.
Franklin trying to control but Partio is working from the bottom.
Partio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Franklin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Partio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Partio tries to pass to full mount but Franklin defends it.
Franklin tries to roll over but Partio keeps him under control.
Partio is nestled in close to Franklin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio controlling the action here.
Franklin is pressing down on Partio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Partio trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Franklin working a defensive guard here.
Partio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Franklin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Partio wants to pass the guard but Franklin is keeping the position.
Partio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Franklin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Partio preventing the sweep.
Partio lands a couple of elbows.
Franklin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Partio manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Partio is trying to hold Franklin in close to prevent damage but Franklin has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Partio wants to get back to full guard.
Franklin working over Partio with some ground and pound. Partio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Franklin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Partio sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Partio actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Franklin is looking for a kimura here.
Franklin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Partio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Partio.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franklin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partio wants to sweep here but Franklin controlling him for the moment.
Franklin forces his way into half guard.
Franklin prevents Partio from improving his position.
Franklin is pressing down on Partio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Partio is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Partio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Partio looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katu Partio dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Franklin shoots in but Partio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franklin is defended easily by Partio.
Partio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Partio throws a front kick that sends Franklin stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Partio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Franklin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Franklin dives in and scores a takedown into Partio's guard.#SUB2#
Franklin content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Partio has locked up a guillotine! Partio's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Franklin is holding on here and Partio must be using up a lot of energy. Franklin has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Partio gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Katu Partio!
Katu Partio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
TRFC106
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Franklin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jorgensen to the ground. Franklin is now in Jorgensen's guard.
We've been hearing that Franklin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Franklin won't allow Jorgensen to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franklin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jorgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jorgensen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Franklin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jorgensen's head.
Franklin throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin pushes down on Jorgensen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jorgensen trying to control from the bottom.
Jorgensen is trying to get back to full guard.
Jorgensen trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Franklin content to control rather than advance.
Franklin is thwarting Jorgensen's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorgensen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Franklin drops an elbow to the side of Jorgensen's head.
Franklin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Franklin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jorgensen tries to roll over but Franklin keeps him under control.#SUB#
Franklin is working for a kimura but Jorgensen is defending it quite comfortably.
Jorgensen gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Franklin being controlled here momentarily.
Jorgensen trying to keep a closed guard but Franklin is proving a slippery customer.
Jorgensen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franklin looking to pass the guard.
Franklin chips away with some ground and pound.
Jorgensen looking to control.
Jorgensen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Jorgensen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Franklin to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jorgensen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Franklin pulls down on the head and he's put Jorgensen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Franklin!
Our winner, James Franklin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TRFC fn1
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Franklin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Franklin misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Rawlings closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rawlings is looking to take a break and control but Franklin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rawlings is putting a hurting on Franklin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rawlings trying to control the position but Franklin is working away.
Rawlings throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rawlings scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Franklin to see if he's OK.
Rawlings tries to advance to mount but Franklin denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawlings working the ground and pound from side control.
Franklin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Franklin gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawlings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in The Priest Hood inform me that Rawlings has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Rawlings trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Franklin working for a triangle but Rawlings defends it easily.
Franklin is trying to keep Rawlings in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawlings postures up and lands a big shot to Franklin's brow. #SUB#
Franklin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rawlings gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rawlings is looking to work some ground and pound but Franklin has wrist control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Rawlings trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Franklin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rawlings throwing strikes from guard but Franklin blocks nicely.
Rawlings engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rawlings throws a big elbow that misses.
Rawlings makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rawlings sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Franklin's guard.
Rawlings works his foot free and advances to mount.
Franklin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Rawlings lands with some strikes.
Franklin is trying to escape the mount.
Rawlings avoids the attempt from Franklin to control.
Rawlings raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rawlings scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#ROC2#
Franklin is rocked!
Rawlings trying to control but Franklin is having none of it.
Oh Franklin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franklin is looking to get to half guard.
Franklin seems to have got his legs back now.
Rawlings fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rawlings looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Franklin tries to hold on but Rawlings pushes him away.
Rawlings working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawlings drops a big elbow. That's hurt Franklin! More shots from Rawlings and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reno Rawlings!
Reno Rawlings took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '(super serious) I will continue to destroy all those that block my path to eternal glory. (brief pause) David your soul now belongs to Reno Rawlings. (laughs...) Master guide me to my next victim. (then disappears)'.
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Event:
TRFC96
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Wang swings for the body but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wang with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Wang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Franklin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A control attempt from Franklin but he's now mounted!
Wang trying to control but Franklin is having none of it.
Franklin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wang landing punches.
Wang prevents Franklin from getting the reversal.#T1#
Franklin tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Franklin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang avoids the attempt from Franklin to control.
Franklin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wang is staying active.
Wang prevents Franklin from getting the reversal.
Wang landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wang scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Franklin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Franklin is looking to escape.
Franklin tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Wang breaks from Franklin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Franklin is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Franklin hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wang lands a nice shot to the head.
Wang lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin is trying to escape the mount.
Wang landing shots from mount. #ROC#
Franklin is rocked!
Wang postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Franklin looks a forlorn figure.
Franklin is still in real trouble! Can Wang finish him?#T3#
Franklin wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Franklin is looking to improve his position but Wang isn't that keen on the idea.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Franklin hang on?
Franklin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Franklin wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
#SUB#
Franklin is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Wang has latched onto it... Big trouble! Wang pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Franklin is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Wang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Wang!
Long Wang retains his lightweight title!
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Event:
HFC 117:Curran vs Spike
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Franklin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franklin moves away.
Franklin tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franklin.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a hook but Franklin avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Franklin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Franklin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson swings for the body but Franklin moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a hook but Franklin blocks it.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Franklin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Franklin tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Jackson swings for the body but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Franklin misses with a straight left.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Oshan Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Franklin feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Franklin tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Franklin swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Franklin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Franklin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Franklin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Franklin rather than just go for the knockout.
Franklin slips a jab from Jackson.
Franklin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franklin moves away.
Franklin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Franklin blocks a jab.
Franklin tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Jackson digs a good body shot into Franklin's ribs.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Franklin counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Franklin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Franklin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Franklin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson pulls Franklin in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franklin postures up.
Franklin is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Franklin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson pulls Franklin in close to prevent any damage.
Franklin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Franklin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson controlling Franklin's posture.
Franklin throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely. #T3#
Franklin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Franklin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Franklin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Franklin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Franklin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fight Club FC that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.
Franklin is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Franklin's temple. #SUB#
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.
Franklin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson postures up in Franklin's guard and throws a big left but Franklin blocks it.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Franklin looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
#SUB2#
Jackson 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.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oshan Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Franklin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jackson throws a hook but Franklin avoids it easily.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franklin manages to avoid it.
Franklin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Franklin tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Franklin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Franklin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franklin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Franklin's head back.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Franklin.
Franklin ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.#T1#
Franklin dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Franklin's head and hops out.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Oshan Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Franklin seems unphased.
Franklin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oshan Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franklin lands with an overhand left.
Franklin walks into a jab.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Franklin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Franklin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Franklin is just out of range.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet.
Franklin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Franklin shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Franklin avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Franklin.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Franklin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Franklin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson punishes Franklin's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson jabs Franklin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Franklin moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson throws a body punch but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Franklin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Franklin defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Franklin tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson throws the left hand but Franklin avoids the punch easily.
Franklin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Franklin ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Franklin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Franklin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Franklin circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franklin manages to avoid it.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oshan Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson takes a swing at Franklin's ribcage but misses.
Franklin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Franklin should have avoided that one.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franklin manages to avoid it.
Franklin tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Franklin takes one on the button.
Jackson misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Franklin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Franklin seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Franklin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Franklin lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson controlling the position well.
Franklin stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson is controlling Franklin's trapped leg to prevent Franklin from advancing to side control.#T1#
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control here.
Franklin drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Franklin.
#SUB#
Franklin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Franklin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Franklin working Jackson over with strikes.
Jackson 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 turns into Jackson and is now in his guard.
Franklin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet. #SUB2#
Franklin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Franklin has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Franklin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Franklin has Jackson in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Franklin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Jackson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Franklin has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jackson is looking to defend but Franklin has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jackson! Franklin pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jackson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Franklin!
A very excited looking James Franklin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Oshan Jackson had this to say: 'I tryed my best i want to thank the fans for coming out and supporting me. Ill be back and next time ill get the finish for you guys.'.
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 3
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Santos pushes Franklin up against the cage in a clinch.
Franklin goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Franklin misses with a hook
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Franklin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Santos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin throws a big elbow that misses.
Franklin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fight Club FC that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Santos trying to control the position.
Franklin landing with the ground and pound.
Santos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Franklin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Franklin throws a strike but Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Santos sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Franklin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Santos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Franklin.
Franklin is letting Santos control him for a moment.
Franklin is looking for a sweep.
Franklin stops Santos from passing to mount.
Franklin is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Franklin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Santos prevents Franklin from improving his position.
Santos works his way into side control.
Franklin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Franklin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.
My spies in Combate Gym 🇧🇷 inform me that Santos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Franklin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Franklin is refusing to be controlled, as Santos sits in half guard. #T3#
Franklin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Franklin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Franklin defends it well.
Santos works his way into full mount!
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Franklin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Franklin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franklin flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Franklin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Santos clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Santos.
Franklin can't get the takedown.
Franklin goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A big left from Franklin misses.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Franklin instigates a clinch.
Franklin tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Franklin tries to score a body lock takedown but Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Franklin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santos prevents it.
Franklin has Santos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Santos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Franklin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Santos is pressed up against the cage. Franklin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Santos down to the mat. Santos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Franklin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
#TD2#
Santos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.
Santos controlling the action here.#SUB#
Franklin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos works his way into side control. #T2#
Franklin is trying to improve his position.
Franklin is trying to work for a sweep but Santos has mounted him!
Santos looking to control but Franklin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Franklin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Franklin is working hard here to advance position.
Franklin is squirming around, avoiding Santos's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Franklin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Franklin is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Santos controlling from mount.
Franklin is squirming around, avoiding Santos's attempts to control the action.
Santos controlling his opponent.
Franklin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Franklin is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Santos looking to control but Franklin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gustavo Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franklin can't escape the position.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Franklin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Franklin is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franklin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santos is looking to clinch but Franklin is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Santos clinches up with Franklin and pushes him back against the cage.
Franklin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos tries a body shot but Franklin blocks it.
Franklin looking for a takedown.
Franklin tries to score a body lock takedown but Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Santos lands a nice uppercut.
Santos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Franklin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Santos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Santos tries a body shot but Franklin blocks it.
Santos is working Franklin over against the cage.
Santos avoiding damage.
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franklin's elbow.
Franklin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Franklin.
Santos stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Come on Santos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Santos continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Franklin looking for a takedown.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gustavo Santos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Franklin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Santos.
Santos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Santos.
Santos lands a left hand.
The referee calls for Santos to work.
#T3#
Santos lands with a light punch inside.
Franklin tries to score a body lock takedown but Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Franklin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Santos clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Santos manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Santos clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos is struggling to control the position.
Come on Santos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Franklin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4#
Santos throws a head kick but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Franklin feinted with a counter takedown.
Santos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Santos.
Franklin takes a jab right on the kisser.
James Franklin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustavo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Santos gets the takedown into side control.
Santos takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Franklin to pass into mount.
Santos trying to control but Franklin is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santos 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Santos!
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 1
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1#
MacAuliffe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Franklin feints the counter takedown.
MacAuliffe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Franklin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
MacAuliffe scores with a three punch combo!
#TD#
MacAuliffe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
MacAuliffe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacAuliffe wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
MacAuliffe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franklin's head.#SUB2#
Franklin is looking for a triangle but MacAuliffe pushes his legs off easily.
MacAuliffe is working Franklin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#
Franklin is rocked!#SUB2#
MacAuliffe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacAuliffe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Franklin is still in real trouble! Can MacAuliffe finish him?#SUB2#
MacAuliffe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
MacAuliffe drops back looking for a leg! Franklin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Franklin manages to kick MacAuliffe off! MacAuliffe jumps back into Franklin's guard.
Franklin seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##SUB2#
Franklin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacAuliffe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Franklin working for a triangle but MacAuliffe defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Franklin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! MacAuliffe rolls with it to try and escape but Franklin cranks on the arm and MacAuliffe is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Franklin!
A victorious James Franklin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
HFC 104:Silva vs Obuhov
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franklin is defended easily by Keene.
It looked like Keene wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keene uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franklin.
Franklin darts in looking for a takedown but Keene gets double underhooks and turns Franklin into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Keene on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Keene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keene moves out of range as Franklin strikes.
Keene throwing a counter right hand but Franklin manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
A jab from Franklin does it's job there.
Franklin misses with a left hand
and Keene counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Scott Keene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franklin throws a sloppy body shot
and Keene counters with a straight right hand.
Franklin is looking to clinch.
We've been told by Keene's head coaches at Rusterman's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Franklin gets a clinch. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Keene.
#ROC#
Franklin is rocked!#BC#
Keene manages to break the clinch.
Franklin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keene is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Franklin feints and as Keene raises his hands in defense, Franklin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keene utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Franklin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Franklin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keene is keeping the position for now.
Keene wants to sweep but no luck.
Franklin is looking to work some ground and pound but Keene has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Keene looking for a sweep. Not yet Keene, not yet. #SUB2#
Franklin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Franklin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3##SUB2#
Franklin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Keene manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Franklin has Keene in his guard.#REVR#
Franklin keeping full guard, as Keene tries to pass. #SUB2#
Franklin is looking for a triangle here but Keene uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Franklin is trying to get back to half guard.
Franklin sneaks back into half guard.#SU#
Keene postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Franklin to stand up.
James Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franklin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Keene to counter with a crisp jab.
Franklin is still on wobbly legs! Can Keene finish him?
Scott Keene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Franklin.#T4#
Franklin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Keene scores with a counter punch that sends Franklin to the canvas! Keene 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 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Keene!
A relieved looking Scott Keene thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
HFC 102:Yamamoto vs Miller
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Franklin throws a body shot but no joy.
Gniewek cracks Franklin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Julian Gniewek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gniewek throws out a loose jab but Franklin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gniewek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franklin.
Franklin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gniewek swivels and escapes.
Gniewek tries to counter by clinching up but Franklin breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gniewek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Gniewek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Franklin on the side of the head.
Franklin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gniewek scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC#
Franklin is rocked!
Gniewek is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Franklin scores with a jab.
Franklin is still on wobbly legs! Can Gniewek finish him?
Gniewek drops Franklin with a big left hand! Franklin is injured, injured bad! Gniewek jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Gniewek!
After winning the bout, Julian Gniewek thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
HFC 97:Costa vs Miller
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Franklin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blitz swivels and escapes.#CL#
Franklin moves into the clinch.#TD#
Franklin lands a takedown into guard.
Franklin throwing strikes but missing.
Blitz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Franklin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Franklin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Franklin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blitz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Franklin throws a big elbow that misses.
Franklin postures up.
Franklin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1##SUB#
Franklin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blitz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blitz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blitz! #REVB#
Franklin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blitz.
Franklin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Blitz trying to control from the bottom.
Franklin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blitz taking some punishment here, with Franklin in his half guard.
Blitz gets full guard.
Franklin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Franklin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blitz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Franklin, into his guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Franklin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Franklin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Franklin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blitz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blitz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blitz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Franklin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Franklin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blitz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Franklin is tightening it up a little... Blitz has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Blitz reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Blitz taps out! Nice BJJ there by Franklin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Franklin!
James Franklin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
John Blitz was interviewed post fight and said 'Have to train my wrestling'.
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Event:
HFC 94:Kriel vs Pritchard
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Yeboah scores with a body shot.
Franklin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yeboah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yeboah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Franklin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yeboah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Franklin avoids the body shot from Yeboah.
Yeboah misses with a body shot.
Yeboah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franklin moves away.
Yeboah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franklin.
A big right from Yeboah misses.
Franklin attempts a counter takedown but Yeboah avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin slips under a jab from Yeboah.
Franklin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yeboah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Franklin scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Yeboah.
Yeboah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Franklin rather than just go for the knockout.#KD2#
Yeboah steps into range and cracks Franklin with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Franklin flops backwards and Yeboah dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Franklin is rocked!#T1##SUB#
Franklin looking for a guillotine here but Yeboah defends easily.
Oh Franklin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franklin being controlled here, momentarily.
Yeboah pushes down on Franklin's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.
Yeboah works his way into full mount!
Yeboah looking to control and managing it successfully.
Franklin seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin is trying to escape the mount.
Franklin is squirming around, avoiding Yeboah's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Yeboah working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Yeboah looking to control but Franklin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Franklin working to try and regain half guard.
Franklin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Well, if Yeboah 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 is not content to let Yeboah control the position.#SUB#
Franklin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Franklin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yeboah pulls his head out easily.
Yeboah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Franklin is not content to let Yeboah control the position.
Franklin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Franklin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yeboah pulls his head out easily.
Yeboah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franklin keeps working. #SUB#
Franklin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Yeboah is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yeboah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franklin keeps working. #SUB#
Franklin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yeboah pulls his head out easily.
Yeboah controlling the action here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Yeboah is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Franklin is staying active underneath Yeboah, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Yeboah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Franklin is just riding it out for now. Yeboah eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Yeboah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Franklin is just riding it out for now. Yeboah eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Franklin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sambulo Yeboah dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Franklin slips under a jab.
Franklin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yeboah misses with a body shot.
Yeboah missing with a left hand there. Franklin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Franklin feinted with a counter takedown.
Franklin moves out of range as Yeboah strikes.
Sambulo Yeboah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeboah lands a lovely overhand right.
Franklin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yeboah throws a jab but it's blocked by Franklin.
Franklin staying out of range there.
Franklin attempts a counter takedown but Yeboah avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Franklin dives in and scores a takedown into Yeboah's guard.
Yeboah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Franklin scoring with some ground and pound.
Franklin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1##SUB2#
Yeboah is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Franklin rolls with it to try and escape but Yeboah cranks on the arm and Franklin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sambulo Yeboah!
Sambulo Yeboah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RBFC 86:Romero vs Sanchez
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Blitz gets the takedown into side control.
Franklin is looking for a sweep.
Franklin is trying to work for a sweep but Blitz has mounted him!
Franklin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Franklin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Franklin gets back to half guard.#SU2#
Blitz postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Franklin to stand up. #CL#
Franklin has closed the distance and engaged Blitz in a clinch.
Blitz stalling in the clinch but Franklin improves position.
Franklin wants to take the fight to the mat but Blitz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Blitz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
The fighters are battling for position here. Franklin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blitz wants to get up but he can't break Franklin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Franklin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Franklin is looking for a triangle but Blitz pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Franklin has his foot on Blitz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blitz works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Blitz is posturing up here but Franklin has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Blitz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Blitz has to tap! Slick submission there by Franklin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Franklin!
James Franklin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated John Blitz had this to say: 'Have to train my wrestling'.
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Event:
HFC 80:Braz vs Bangist
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Tauer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Franklin under the eye.
Tauer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tauer throws a hook but Franklin blocks it.
And Franklin tries to counter it with a takedown but Tauer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tauer throws a body shot but no joy.
Franklin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Franklin throws a hook but Tauer blocks it.
Franklin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tauer throws a looping overhand right but Franklin ducks down to avoid it.
Tauer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Franklin.
Tauer jabs Franklin right on the nose. Franklin blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tauer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Franklin with the counter takedown but Tauer avoids it easily.
Tauer misses with a looping left.
Franklin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tauer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Tauer scores with a kick to the body.
Franklin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Max Tauer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franklin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tauer moves away.
Tauer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franklin misses with a wild body shot.
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt.
Franklin avoids the head kick by Tauer.
Tauer misses with a straight right.
Franklin feints the counter takedown.
Franklin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot by Tauer.#T2#
Franklin moves out of range of the strikes.
Tauer misses with a looping right.
Franklin ducks under a wild hook from Tauer.
Tauer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Franklin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tauer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tauer sizes up Franklin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tauer throws a head kick but Franklin moves out of range.
Tauer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Franklin.
Franklin throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tauer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Franklin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tauer.
Franklin blocks a head kick by Tauer.
#T3#
Some wild striking there from Tauer.
Tauer misses the shot to the body.
Franklin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Franklin tries for a takedown but Tauer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Max Tauer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Franklin.
Franklin shoots in but Tauer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Franklin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tauer.
Tauer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franklin moves away.
Franklin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tauer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Franklin tries to counter it with a takedown but Tauer pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Franklin. Tauer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tauer scores with the left hand. Franklin knows he should have avoided that one.
Franklin shoots in but Tauer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tauer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
so Franklin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tauer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Franklin is controlling him.
Franklin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
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.
Tauer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tauer tries to get out of the position.
Franklin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tauer's head.
Franklin stops Tauer from standing up.
Franklin working some strikes from top position.
Franklin distracts Tauer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Tauer 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.
#R2#
Franklin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tauer.
Tauer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tauer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Franklin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tauer.
Franklin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tauer.
Franklin with the counter takedown but Tauer avoids it easily.
Tauer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tauer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot lands for Franklin.
Tauer throws a hook to the side of Franklin's head but Franklin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tauer throws a series of punches but Franklin avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Franklin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Franklin is working for takedown but Tauer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tauer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franklin can do to turn this around?#BC#
Tauer manages to break the clinch.
Max Tauer is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Tauer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Tauer misses its intended target. #TD2#
Franklin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tauer on his heels. He'll look to pass Tauer's guard now, I'm sure.
Franklin throws a big elbow that misses.
Franklin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tauer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Franklin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tauer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Franklin working for a triangle but Tauer defends it easily.
Tauer sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Franklin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB2#
Tauer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Franklin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tauer has managed to get both his arms back between Franklin's legs - danger averted.
Tauer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Tauer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Franklin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tauer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Franklin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Franklin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tauer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Franklin is tightening it up a little... Tauer has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tauer reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tauer taps out! Nice BJJ there by Franklin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Franklin!
During a confident post fight interview, James Franklin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HFC 76:Johansson vs Dall
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Franklin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yeboah is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yeboah stuns Franklin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yeboah scores with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Yeboah scores with a four punch combination!
Yeboah throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Franklin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yeboah! #SUB2#
Franklin is trying to get an arm triangle but Yeboah is defending well.
Yeboah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Franklin tries to score with some ground and pound. Yeboah controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Franklin tries for a kimura but Yeboah is defending well. #SUB2#
Franklin is trying to get an arm triangle but Yeboah is defending well.
Franklin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T1##SUB2#
Franklin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yeboah rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Franklin's guard! Nice work there by Yeboah! #SUB2#
Yeboah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Franklin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yeboah has managed to get both his arms back between Franklin's legs - danger averted.
Yeboah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yeboah trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Franklin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Franklin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yeboah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yeboah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yeboah sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yeboah wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving. #T2#
Franklin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Yeboah forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Franklin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Franklin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yeboah wants to control but Franklin is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yeboah tries to pass to full mount but Franklin defends it.
Yeboah controlling the action here.#SUB#
Yeboah is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Franklin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Yeboah seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Franklin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yeboah uses his free foot to push down on Franklin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Franklin.
Yeboah looking to control and managing it successfully.
Franklin tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Yeboah has control of Franklin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Franklin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Franklin is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Franklin is still trying to improve position.
Yeboah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Franklin is looking to escape.
Yeboah is really struggling to control Franklin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Yeboah is trying to take his opponent's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franklin tries to improve his position but instead Yeboah has taken his back! #SUB#
Yeboah is looking for the choke from the back position but Franklin is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Yeboah is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Franklin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Yeboah keeps control of the position as Franklin tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sambulo Yeboah dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Yeboah misses with a wild body shot.
Franklin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yeboah defends it well.
Franklin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yeboah.
Franklin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Franklin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yeboah.
Yeboah is looking to wear down Franklin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice shot by Yeboah.
Yeboah misses the shot to the body.
Franklin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yeboah 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.
Yeboah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeboah scores with a sloppy right hand. Franklin should have avoided that one.
Yeboah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Franklin. Franklin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#
Franklin is rocked!
Franklin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Franklin is still on wobbly legs! Can Yeboah finish him?
Franklin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yeboah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franklin somewhat.#T1#
Yeboah drops Franklin with a big left hand! Franklin is injured, injured bad! Yeboah jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sambulo Yeboah!
During a confident post fight interview, Sambulo Yeboah thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HFC 72:Tsuruta vs Milne
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Franklin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
And Franklin tries to counter it with a takedown but Hall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franklin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Franklin feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Hall dives in and scores a takedown into Franklin's guard.#SUB2#
Franklin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Franklin is looking for a triangle here but Hall uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.
Hall wants to control but Franklin is keeping him busy. #T1#
Franklin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hall trying to control the position but Franklin is working away.
Hall tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Franklin tries to improve position but can't.
Franklin gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Franklin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Franklin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB2#
Franklin looking for submissions off his back.
Hall controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Franklin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Franklin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Franklin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Franklin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Franklin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Franklin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hall is trying to control. Franklin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Franklin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Franklin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Franklin defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uryan Hall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Franklin avoids the body shot from Hall.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Franklin.#TD#
Hall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hall showed some decent athleticism there.
Franklin moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Franklin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uryan Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Franklin looking for a guillotine here but Hall defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Franklin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Franklin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hall is aware though and is defending well.
Hall slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Franklin looking for submissions off his back.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Franklin defending well.
Hall is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Franklin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Hall wants to take a breather but Franklin is having none of it. #SUB2#
Franklin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
Hall content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Franklin looking for submissions off his back.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Franklin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hall. #T3#
Hall content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Franklin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hall moves into full mount! Franklin won't be happy about that!
Hall controlling his opponent.
Franklin working to try and regain half guard.
Hall controlling his opponent. #T4#
Franklin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Franklin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Franklin has given up his back here. Will Hall look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Franklin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uryan Hall dominated that second round.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Franklin darts in looking for a takedown but Hall gets double underhooks and turns Franklin into the cage.
Hall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hall lands a nice shot that snaps Franklin's head back.
#TD#
Hall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Franklin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Franklin manages to get back to half guard.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Franklin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Franklin looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hall pushes past his half guard into mount!
Franklin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hall is looking to work his way around to Franklin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Franklin is looking to get to half guard.
Franklin is trying to reverse the position but instead Hall has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Hall tightening his grip on Franklin, looking for the choke.
Hall is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hall is looking to control Franklin but Franklin is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T2#
Hall is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Hall looking for the RNC.
Franklin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Franklin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Franklin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall wants to control but Franklin is keeping him busy. #T3#
Hall is taking a breather. Franklin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Franklin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.
Hall stalling. #SUB2#
Franklin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hall passes into side control!
Uryan Hall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Franklin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hall is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Franklin is trying desperately to improve position.
Hall wants to control the pace but Franklin is squirming around nicely.
Franklin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
James Franklin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Franklin is trying to reverse the position but instead Hall has taken his back - oops!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Franklin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uryan Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hall has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uryan Hall!
Uryan Hall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 69:Johansson vs Orban
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Franklin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Franklin showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Franklin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Franklin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gooseman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Franklin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Franklin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Franklin seems to be working for a kimura but Gooseman defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Franklin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gooseman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Franklin.
Gooseman looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1##SUB2#
Franklin in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gooseman tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Franklin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Franklin!
An out of breath James Franklin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
HFC 65:Hellmuth Jr vs Zorrande
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Morghulis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Franklin!
Franklin's coaches at Rabid Dog have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Morghulis is working for a kimura but Franklin is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Franklin is defending against the submission attempts here by Morghulis.
#SUB2#
Morghulis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Franklin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Franklin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Morghulis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morghulis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Franklin is just riding it out for now. Morghulis eventually gives up the hold.
Morghulis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Franklin! #T1#
Franklin is desperately trying to improve his position but Morghulis has a good base and remains in mount.
Franklin manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Morghulis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Franklin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Morghulis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Franklin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Franklin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Franklin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB2#
Morghulis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Franklin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morghulis.
Franklin gets full guard.#SUB2#
Morghulis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morghulis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Franklin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morghulis is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Morghulis 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. #SUB2#
Morghulis drops back looking for a leg! Franklin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Franklin manages to kick Morghulis off! Morghulis jumps back into Franklin's guard. #SUB#
Morghulis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morghulis passes into half guard. #T3#
Franklin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morghulis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morghulis's back!#SUB#
Franklin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Morghulis preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Franklin. #SUB#
Franklin looking for the choke from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Morghulis as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Franklin!
Morghulis tries to break free.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Franklin. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#SUB#
Morghulis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Franklin's arms. #SUB#
Franklin looking for the RNC.
Franklin throwing damaging strikes from the back! Morghulis could be in trouble here!
#SUB#
Morghulis fending off the submission attempt from Franklin. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Morghulis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Franklin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Morghulis tries to escape the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Morghulis 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 Franklin gets his way!
Morghulis rolls, trying to escape but Franklin keeps control of the position.
Franklin softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Franklin is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Morghulis. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Franklin has the hooks in. Morghulis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Franklin is landing with strikes. Morghulis can't take much more of this.
Morghulis turns into Franklin and is now in his guard.
#SUB#
Franklin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morghulis defends well.#SUB#
Franklin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Franklin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Franklin gets caught napping as Morghulis dives in and scores a takedown. Franklin manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Franklin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Franklin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Franklin looking for a guillotine here but Morghulis defends easily.
#SUB2#
Morghulis 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.#SUB2#
Morghulis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Morghulis 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. #SUB#
Franklin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morghulis defends well.#T1##SUB#
Franklin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Morghulis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Franklin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James Franklin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Franklin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Morghulis has his hands clasped together but Franklin extends and breaks Morghulis's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Franklin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Franklin!
Our winner, James Franklin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
PFC 39: Lee vs. Karimov
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Knight looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Franklin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Franklin moves out of range easily.
Franklin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Franklin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Franklin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knight connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Franklin scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#
Franklin is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that Franklin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Knight drops Franklin with a huge uppercut! Franklin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Knight is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shovel Knight! Shovel Knight retains his bantamweight title!
Shovel Knight decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFC 36: Castelmore vs. Ragnar
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Ciz shoots in for a double leg but Franklin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Franklin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ciz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franklin circles away.
Franklin avoids a kick to the body.
Franklin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ciz.
Franklin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ciz just misses with a punch to the body.
George Ciz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ciz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Franklin was covering up waiting for the punch and Ciz finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Franklin looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ciz is defending well. Franklin quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ciz has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Franklin celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Franklin!
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