Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: LKO Fight Night 9
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1#
Franklin dodges the punch combination from Wulver.
Some wild striking there from Wulver.
Franklin throws a big counter combination but Wulver scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wulver works over Franklin's head and body with a nice combination.
Wulver has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Franklin is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Franklin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wulver is trying to break free.
Franklin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wulver is trying to break the clinch but Franklin is controlling him.
Franklin throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulver looking to slow down the pace here.
Franklin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wulver is trying to break the clinch but Franklin has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Wulver takes a shot to the head.
Wulver tries to throw a body punch but Franklin avoids it by throwing Wulver back against the cage.
Franklin effectively controlling the action here.
Franklin trying to stall but Wulver improves his position.
Franklin stalling the fight.
Franklin keeps control of Wulver as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Franklin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wulver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Franklin tries to clinch there but Wulver circles away.
Wulver comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wulver throws a series of punches but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franklin moves in looking to clinch but Wulver pushes him off.
As Franklin backs off Wulver throws a huge counter combo but Franklin manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Franklin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wulver is trying to break free.
Wulver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franklin trying to stall but Wulver improves his position.
Franklin leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Franklin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Franklin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wulver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wulver is looking to break free of the clinch but Franklin has double underhooks. #BC2#
Wulver manages to break the clinch.
Franklin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wulver connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Franklin scrambles back to his feet.
A combination from Wulver does no damage.
Franklin wants to clinch up but Wulver keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Wulver. Those never looked like landing.
Wulver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franklin wants to clinch.
Franklin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franklin dodges the punch combination from Wulver.
Franklin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wulver lands a jab.#T3#
Wulver misses with a few strikes there.
Wulver with a jab.
Wulver dips to his left and cracks Franklin with an uppercut!#CL#
Franklin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franklin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wulver's efforts to push away.
Wulver tries to circle away but Franklin has him pinned against the cage.
Franklin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wulver's elbow.
Wulver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wulver is trying to push Franklin away but Franklin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Franklin lands a right hand.
Franklin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wulver is defending well for now.#BC#
Franklin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Franklin has Wulver up against the cage in a clinch.
Wulver misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4##BC#
Franklin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wulver misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Franklin closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Wulver tries to circle away but Franklin has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Franklin manages to break the clinch.
Wulver looks to land a left hand but Franklin moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Franklin misses its target.
Some wild striking there from Wulver.
Franklin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Franklin thumps Wulver with a low kick.#CL#
Franklin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wulver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wulver is trying to push Franklin away but Franklin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Franklin.
Wulver has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wulver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Franklin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wulver is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Wulver dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Franklin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wulver can't break the clinch.
Wulver can't break the clinch.
Wulver is trying to pull guard but Franklin has him pressed against the cage.
Wulver blocking some punches.
Franklin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wulver backwards.
Wulver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wulver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
David Franklin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Franklin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wulver has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wulver is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Wulver fails to land. #BC#
Franklin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franklin is looking to clinch but Wulver is avoiding it.
Wulver is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wulver throws a right hand that Franklin ducks under and follows up with a left that Franklin also avoids with ease.
William Wulver seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Franklin forces Wulver back against the cage and clinches.
Wulver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Wulver misses with some punches.
Franklin misses with a body punch.
Wulver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wulver tries to break free but Franklin pushes him back against the cage.
Wulver is trying to break the clinch but Franklin has him pressed against the cage.
Franklin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wulver's efforts to push away.
Franklin slows down the pace here.
Wulver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wulver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Franklin smiles and moves away.
Franklin wants to clinch up but Wulver keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Wulver on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Franklin moves in looking to clinch but Wulver pushes him off.
Wulver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franklin.
Wulver lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T2#
Wulver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wulver throws a nice looking combination but Franklin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franklin is looking for a counter combo.
Franklin stalks Wulver and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wulver's face. Wulver staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wulver throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#
Franklin is rocked!
Franklin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Franklin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franklin throws a shot from downtown. Wulver moves away and avoids it.
Franklin seems to have got his legs back now.
Franklin is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Wulver. Beautiful body shot.
Franklin lands a right hook to the body.
Franklin is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Wulver just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Franklin has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). William Wulver!
A pretty intense looking William Wulver took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: LKO Fight Night 5
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
Tolentino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tolentino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Franklin tries to clinch
and Tolentino counters with a one-two to the body.
Franklin with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Tolentino counter with a right hand.
Tolentino 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.
Tolentino circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Franklin to the canvas! Franklin doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Tolentino keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Makisig Tolentino!
Makisig Tolentino gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: LKO2 Unexpected
Date: Jun 19, 2016

#R1#
Doyle scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Doyle tries to bum rush Franklin with a series of wild strikes but Franklin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franklin tries to counter with a clinch but Doyle shakes him off and moves away.
Franklin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Franklin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD#
Doyle lands a left and a right that send Franklin crashing to the mat, dazed. Doyle thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Franklin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Franklin pushes Doyle up against the cage in a clinch.
Franklin wants to take the fight to the mat but Doyle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Franklin.
Franklin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Doyle 's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Franklin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Franklin thows a huge punch but Doyle dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Franklin works his way into full mount! #T1#
Doyle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Doyle tries to hold on but Franklin pushes him away.
Franklin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Doyle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Doyle is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Doyle is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Franklin has taken his back!
Doyle wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Franklin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2#
Doyle wants to get back to his feet.
Doyle has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Doyle is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Doyle is trying to stand back up.
Franklin controlling the position well here. Doyle rolled but Franklin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Franklin lands shots from the back. #T3#
Doyle manages to reverse the position and now he's in Franklin's guard. Nice work there by Doyle .
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Franklin is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Doyle is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Doyle is looking for a triangle but Franklin pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Franklin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Doyle , up you get! #T4#
Franklin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doyle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Doyle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Franklin counters with a nice leg kick.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown but Doyle shows good takedown defense.
Doyle lands a jab to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Franklin blocks the leg kick.
Franklin throws a nice looking combination but Doyle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Doyle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Doyle connects with a body shot.
Doyle fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Charlie Doyle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Doyle misses with a series of wild punches.
Franklin misses the shot to the body.
Franklin tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Franklin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Doyle , pushing him back against the cage.
Franklin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doyle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Franklin walks away with a smile on his face. Doyle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Franklin throws a head kick but Doyle moves out of range.
Franklin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Doyle .#CL2#
Franklin darts in and clinches Doyle up against the cage.#BC2#
Franklin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been informed that Franklin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Franklin tries to clinch up but Doyle circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Doyle pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Franklin back to the cage. Doyle follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Franklin gets tackled into the cage by Doyle . Doyle maintains the clinch.
Franklin jumps guard but Doyle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Franklin manages to break the clinch.
Doyle throws a sloppy head kick and Franklin moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Franklin clinches up with Doyle and pushes him back against the cage.
Doyle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Franklin tries to land a knee to the head but Doyle blocks with his arms.
Franklin misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Franklin breaks the clinch.
Franklin throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Doyle , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doyle 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.#T2##CL2#
Franklin moves into the clinch.
Franklin tries to pull guard but Doyle forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Doyle working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Doyle manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doyle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Franklin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doyle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franklin somewhat.
Charlie Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Franklin.
Doyle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Franklin looks to score with a jab to the body but Doyle is just out of range.#T3#
Franklin tries to clinch up but Doyle circles away and keeps his distance.
Franklin scores with a spinning back kick!
Doyle is looking to wear down Franklin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Franklin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Doyle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Charlie Doyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franklin is looking to clinch.
Franklin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doyle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Franklin has a takedown stuffed.
A low kick from Doyle misses #TD2#
and Franklin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Doyle won't be happy with that.
Doyle tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T4#
Can Doyle hold on?! Franklin is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Franklin is looking to control Doyle but Doyle is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Doyle just trying to survive but Franklin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Franklin working for a choke but Doyle reverses nicely into Franklin 's guard.
David Franklin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doyle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Franklin's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Charlie Doyle will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Doyle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Franklin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Doyle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Charlie Doyle is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Franklin drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin stands and throws Doyle 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Franklin wants to control but Doyle is keeping him busy.
Doyle wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Franklin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SU2#
Franklin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Doyle lands an overhand right.
Franklin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Franklin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Doyle to counter with a crisp jab.
Doyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franklin was well out of range. Poor timing from Doyle .
Franklin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Doyle throws a body punch but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Charlie Doyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Franklin throws a body shot but no joy.
Doyle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franklin avoids the body shot from Doyle .
Despite the aggression on Franklin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Franklin pushes Doyle up against the cage in a clinch.
Franklin wants to take the fight to the mat but Doyle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Charlie Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Franklin.
Doyle letting Franklin take a breather here.
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
Doyle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Doyle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Franklin after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Franklin jumps guard and drags Doyle to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Franklin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franklin wants to stand but Doyle is controlling the position. #ES2#
Franklin pushes Doyle off and scrambles back to his feet.
Franklin has his takedown stuffed
and Doyle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Franklin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Franklin misses with a head kick.
Doyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Doyle misses with a body shot.
Doyle throws a leg kick but Franklin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Doyle lands a head shot.
Doyle throws a combination. Franklin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Franklin clinches with his opponent.
Franklin effectively controlling the action here.
Doyle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Doyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franklin walks into a straight right hand from Doyle .
David Franklin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franklin misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charlie Doyle .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Doyle , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charlie Doyle !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2016

#R1#
Franklin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spadoni counters with a nice uppercut.
Spadoni throws a push kick but Franklin slaps the foot to one side.
Spadoni throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spadoni misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Franklin lands a high kick!
Spadoni throws a series of punches but Franklin moves out of range. #CL2#
Franklin has Spadoni up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Franklin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spadoni throws a sloppy head kick and Franklin moves out of range easily. #TD#
Spadoni changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Franklin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Franklin tries to buck Spadoni off but Spadoni is having none of it.
Spadoni working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Spadoni working the ground and pound.
Spadoni trying to control the action but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Franklin is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Spadoni decides to stand up, so the ref orders Franklin to his feet. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Franklin. Spadoni does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Franklin has Spadoni up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Franklin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franklin misses with a few strikes there.
Spadoni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Franklin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spadoni pinned against the cage. Spadoni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spadoni shoots in for a takedown but Franklin shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Spadoni closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Franklin did well to prevent Spadoni getting side control.#ES2#
Franklin kicks Spadoni off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Franklin misses.
It looked like Spadoni was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Franklin.
Franklin tries to clinch there but Spadoni circles away. #T3#
Spadoni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franklin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Spadoni decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Spadoni decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Spadoni lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Spadoni doesn't manage to clinch there - Franklin circles away.
Franklin with the counter takedown but Spadoni avoids it easily.
Spadoni tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Franklin swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Spadoni. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Franklin moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Franklin breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Franklin with that takedown attempt.
Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown but Spadoni sprawls well. He's pushed Franklin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spadoni tries to clinch but Franklin moves out of range.
We've been informed that Franklin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Franklin throws a nice looking combination but Spadoni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spadoni shoots in and drives through. Franklin sprawls well.
Franklin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spadoni.
Spadoni steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Franklin. That one must have hurt.
Spadoni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franklin but Franklin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spadoni takes a swing at Franklin's ribcage but misses.
Franklin lands a high kick!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Franklin! Spadoni is out on his feet! Franklin rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Spadoni is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Spadoni is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Franklin!
A relieved looking David Franklin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2016

#R1##CL#
Franklin takes the fight into the clinch.
Mozart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Franklin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mozart looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Franklin struggles to land a body shot inside as Mozart controls his hands.
Mozart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mozart working aggressively here.
Mozart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Mozart jumps guard.
Mozart is trying to keep Franklin in close.
Franklin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mozart keeping moving, preventing Franklin from controlling successfully.
Franklin wanted to stand there but Mozart had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mozart 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 Mozart cranks on the arm and Franklin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amadeus Mozart!
A relieved looking Amadeus Mozart thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2016

#R1#
Franklin shoots in looking for a takedown but Demayo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franklin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Demayo wants to counter the offense by Franklin and move into the clinch position.
Demayo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Demayo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Demayo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Demayo clobbers Franklin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Franklin shoots in for a double leg but Demayo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Demayo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Franklin eats them both and turns towards Demayo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Demayo slaps away a takedown attempt from Franklin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Demayo as he avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Demayo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OH! Franklin has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Demayo smells blood and charges in for the finish! Demayo unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Franklin sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Demayo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Franklin shoots in and gets a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Taylor has control of Franklin's left arm, preventing Franklin from doing any damage.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.
Franklin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franklin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Franklin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Taylor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Taylor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Taylor! #REVR#
Franklin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Taylor controls the position.
Franklin is trying to buck Taylor off.
Franklin is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Taylor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Franklin is being controlled here. #SU#
Taylor stands up.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Franklin misses with a series of wild punches.
Franklin misses with a head kick.
Taylor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Franklin.
Franklin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Franklin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taylor counters with a one-two to the body.
Taylor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Franklin backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Taylor tries to sprawl but Franklin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Franklin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Franklin looks winded!
Franklin tries to pass to full mount but Taylor defends it. #T3#
Taylor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Franklin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Franklin trying to mount his opponent but Taylor defends it.
Taylor is controlling Franklin's trapped leg to prevent Franklin from advancing to side control.
Franklin is stalling here. Taylor is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Franklin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Taylor has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU#
Taylor stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4##TD2#
Franklin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Franklin showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Franklin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Franklin eventually gives up the hold.
Taylor is doing well to control the position and prevent Franklin from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norbert Taylor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Franklin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taylor is adopting a defensive guard.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franklin can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor continues to stall.#T1#
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franklin is one step ahead there.
Franklin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Franklin tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Franklin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Taylor is concentrating on defense, preventing Franklin from advancing position. #T2#
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taylor is pressing down on Franklin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Franklin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Franklin trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Franklin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Franklin looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Norbert Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Taylor postures up.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Taylor 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 looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Franklin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Franklin throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range. #TD2#
Franklin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Taylor bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Franklin avoids the head kick by Taylor.
Franklin misses the shot to the body.
Taylor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses.
Franklin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Taylor gets caught napping as Franklin dives in and scores a takedown. Taylor manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Norbert Taylor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norbert Taylor is winning the standup battle so far.
Franklin misses with a head kick.
Franklin throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range. #TD2#
Franklin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Taylor was covering up waiting for the punch and Franklin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Taylor trying to control the position here.
Franklin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin throws a strike but Taylor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Franklin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taylor controls the pace.#SUB#
Taylor 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.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Taylor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Franklin gets a double leg takedown into Taylor's guard.
Franklin looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Taylor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB2#
Franklin looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily. #SU#
Taylor stands up and waves to Franklin to follow him. #TD#
Taylor gets the takedown into side control.
Franklin tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T4#
Taylor controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Norbert Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taylor 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norbert Taylor!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Franklin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Serrano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Serrano is trying to control Franklin's posture but Franklin avoids it.
Serrano controls the position for a moment.
Serrano tries to buck Franklin off but Franklin is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serrano can't do much from the bottom here.
Serrano is trying to improve his position.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Serrano's face as Franklin controls the position.
Serrano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Franklin tries to move to mount but Serrano blocks the move with his legs.
Serrano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Franklin's best efforts.
Franklin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Franklin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Serrano controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin prevents Serrano from improving his position.
Franklin slows the pace down in half guard.
Serrano looks like he's trying to stand up.
Serrano moves into full guard. #T2#
Serrano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franklin is one step ahead there.
Franklin being controlled here momentarily.
Serrano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Serrano is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Serrano is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Franklin is looking for a triangle here but Serrano uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Franklin tries to control but Serrano manages to take his back.#T3#
Serrano has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Franklin.
Franklin wants to escape the position.
Franklin trying to control the hands but Serrano won't let him.
Franklin looks winded!
Franklin tries to escape but Serrano has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Serrano scores with punches and elbows.
Franklin is covering up but some of the strikes from Serrano are getting through and doing damage.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Serrano. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Franklin covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Franklin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Franklin is trying to get back to his feet but Serrano has full control of the position and if anything, Franklin has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Franklin trying to control the position but Serrano manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hyman Serrano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Serrano gets caught napping as Franklin dives in and scores a takedown. Serrano manages to retain guard.
Serrano managing to control the position.
Franklin wants to control from the top but Serrano keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serrano trying to control the position here.
Serrano's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hyman Serrano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Serrano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Franklin closes the distance and pushes Serrano back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Serrano as Franklin tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Franklin pulls guard effortlessly.
Franklin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Serrano is now in half guard. #T2#
Serrano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Serrano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Serrano working over Franklin with some ground and pound. Franklin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Franklin is looking for a sweep. Serrano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Serrano 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Franklin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Serrano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Franklin tries to get to full guard but Serrano has control of the leg.
Serrano working Franklin over with strikes.
Serrano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Serrano slips a nice elbow through Franklin's hands, connecting with Franklin's forehead.
Franklin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Serrano there.
Serrano working Franklin over with strikes.
Serrano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Franklin's head.
Franklin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Serrano has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Franklin is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serrano is landing with some decent strikes but Franklin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hyman Serrano dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Franklin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Serrano sprawls well initially but Franklin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Serrano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Franklin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Serrano has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Serrano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Serrano keeping hold of Franklin's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serrano continues to stall.
Franklin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are battling for position here. Serrano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Franklin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Serrano looking for a sweep. Not yet Serrano, not yet.
Serrano trying to control the position here.
Serrano wants to sweep but no luck.
Serrano pulls Franklin in close to prevent any damage.
Franklin is looking to stand up but Serrano won't let him.
Serrano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franklin is one step ahead there.
Franklin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Serrano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Franklin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Serrano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Serrano holds on and takes a little breather.
Serrano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Serrano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Serrano is looking to sweep but instead, Franklin has passed into half guard.
Franklin trying to control from half guard but Serrano is working away. #T3#
Serrano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Franklin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Franklin's back!
Franklin is trying to break free.
Franklin is trapped and Serrano is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Serrano connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Franklin to escape the position.
Franklin wants to escape the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Serrano.
Serrano is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Franklin up. #T4#
Serrano looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Franklin just trying to survive but Serrano is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Franklin wants to escape the position.
Serrano lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Franklin.
Serrano looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
David Franklin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hyman Serrano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franklin tries to escape but Serrano has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hyman Serrano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Serrano, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hyman Serrano!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Franklin has managed to clinch.
Swanson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Franklin after a bit of a struggle.
Franklin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Swanson up against the cage.
Swanson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Franklin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Swanson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Franklin misses with a knee to the head.
Franklin stops a takedown attempt from Swanson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Swanson walks away with a smile on his face. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Franklin swats away the attempt to clinch by Swanson.#T1##CL2#
Franklin moves into the clinch successfully.
Swanson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Franklin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Swanson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Franklin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Franklin has hold of one of Swanson's legs. Swanson is fighting the takedown attempt but Franklin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Swanson is looking to stand back up but Franklin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Swanson. #REVR#
Franklin controlling the action here.
Swanson wants to control but Franklin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Franklin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Swanson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Franklin is looking to stall in half guard but Swanson is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Franklin taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darryl Swanson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Franklin tries to clinch but Whitney moves out of range.
Whitney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Whitney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Franklin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Whitney moves into full guard.
Whitney throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whitney is on top in guard. #REVR#
Franklin looks winded!
Whitney wants to stand but Franklin has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Franklin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whitney controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Franklin working for a triangle but Whitney defends it easily.
Whitney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Whitney won't allow Franklin to sweep him here.
Whitney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whitney controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Franklin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Whitney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
Franklin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Whitney presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Franklin stalling in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Whitney.
Whitney prevents Franklin from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Whitney can't get the takedown.
Franklin trying to stall but Whitney improves his position.
Whitney misses with an elbow strike.
Whitney misses with some punches.
Whitney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Franklin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franklin avoids the elbow strike from Whitney, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franklin.
Franklin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Whitney is trying to pull guard but Franklin has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquin Whitney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitney misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Whitney fails to land.
Franklin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Whitney is stalling here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Whitney throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Whitney misses with some punches.
Franklin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Whitney fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Whitney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franklin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Franklin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin checks a leg kick.
David Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitney misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joaquin Whitney dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Franklin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whitney defends it nicely.
Whitney lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Whitney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Whitney finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Franklin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Franklin wants to clinch
and Whitney counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Franklin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Franklin is breathing heavily.#T1#
Franklin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice takedown defense from Whitney. No joy for Franklin on that attempt.
Franklin blocks the body kick.
Whitney misses with a low kick.
Whitney throws a nice head kick!
Franklin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whitney lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Franklin throws a right and a left that Whitney avoids nicely.
Whitney stalks Franklin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Franklin's face. Franklin staggers backwards, shaken.
Franklin doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitney circles away. #T2#
Whitney explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Joaquin Whitney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Whitney has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitney tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Franklin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Franklin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Franklin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whitney is defending well for now.
Franklin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whitney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franklin is trying to break the clinch but Whitney is controlling him.
Whitney throws a head punch that misses.
Whitney throws a punch but it's blocked by Franklin.
Franklin trying to stall but Whitney improves his position. #T3#
Franklin is trying to force a seperation but Whitney has the dominant position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Whitney.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Whitney throws a head punch that misses.
Franklin fails to pull guard.
Joaquin Whitney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Franklin.
Whitney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franklin blocks the elbow strike.
Whitney dodges an elbow strike from Franklin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whitney. #TD#
Whitney pulls Franklin into guard.
Franklin stopping the sweep attempt from Whitney.#T4#
Franklin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whitney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitney looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Whitney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franklin is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitney has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitney is pulling down on Franklin's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joaquin Whitney dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Whitney throws a front kick that sends Franklin stumbling back into the cage.
Joaquin Whitney is winning the standup battle so far.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown but Whitney shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Franklin tries to keep at a distance but Whitney has taken the fight into the clinch.
Franklin jumps guard but Whitney turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Whitney is trying to drag Franklin to the mat but Franklin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Franklin blocking some punches.
Franklin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitney is working for takedown but Franklin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Whitney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Franklin is keeping busy.#T1#
Franklin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Whitney.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquin Whitney. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Whitney gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
Franklin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Franklin dives in for a single leg takedown but Whitney sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Whitney 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 takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Whitney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franklin paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Whitney tries a head kick but it misses.
Franklin thinks about the counter body kick.
Franklin keeps the fight on the outside.
Whitney connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franklin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Whitney defends well and Franklin ends up having to push Whitney into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Whitney tries to land a front kick but Franklin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whitney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franklin can do to turn this around?
A thudding body kick lands there by Whitney!
Joaquin Whitney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whitney scores with a kick to the body.
Whitney lands a high kick! #CL#
Whitney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franklin, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Whitney stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Whitney has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Franklin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Whitney wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Whitney gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Franklin regains guard. #ES2#
Franklin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Whitney throws a head punch that misses.
Franklin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Whitney throws a punch but it's blocked by Franklin.
Whitney swings wildly with an uppercut but Franklin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joaquin Whitney has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4##TD2#
Franklin jumps guard.
Whitney lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Whitney with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Whitney scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Franklin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Whitney presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Whitney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Franklin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Whitney.
Whitney has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Franklin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
David Franklin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joaquin Whitney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Whitney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Franklin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquin Whitney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Whitney, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquin Whitney!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016

#R1#
Franklin just misses with a punch to the body.
Franklin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Grant shoots for a takedown but Franklin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Franklin fails with the takedown
and Grant counters with a one-two to the body.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grant sprawls well. Grant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin shoots in looking for a takedown but Grant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franklin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Coy Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Franklin.
Grant shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Grant gets the takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Grant's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T1##SU#
Grant stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Franklin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Grant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Franklin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franklin tries a quick counter leg kick but Grant is wise to it.
Grant leaves Franklin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Grant closes the distance and pushes Franklin back into the cage.#TD#
Grant is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Franklin can't fight it off and eventually Grant manages to take the fight to the floor. Franklin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Grant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Franklin, up you get! #T2#
Grant tries to close the distance and clinch but Franklin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Grant clinches.
Grant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Franklin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grant is looking for a takedown.
Franklin tries for a takedown but Grant manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Grant gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Franklin regains guard.
Grant really is a fat lump.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Grant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Franklin, up you get! #TD#
Grant shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Franklin is trying to defend but Grant finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grant wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Grant is trying to work for a kimura but Franklin is defending well. #SUB#
Grant seems to be working for a kimura but Franklin defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Grant is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grant wants to stand up but Franklin is controlling the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Grant decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2#
Franklin takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Grant jumps guard and drags Franklin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Grant has a closed guard, preventing Franklin from standing up.
Grant wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coy Grant dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Grant takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Franklin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franklin is defended easily by Grant.
Grant throwing a counter right hand but Franklin manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grant avoids it really well and circles away.
Franklin is breathing heavily.#T1#
Franklin circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Franklin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grant tries to clinch but Franklin is having none of it.
Franklin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Franklin.
As Franklin tries to get set, Grant tries to push him back and clinch up but Franklin manages to avoid the attempt.
Coy Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Franklin.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Grant closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Franklin to the mat! Franklin manages to get full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franklin's head.
Grant would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Franklin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grant passes into half guard. #SUB#
Grant is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2##SUB#
Grant is looking for a kimura here.
Grant tries to stand but can't do so whilst Franklin controls his leg. #SU#
Grant decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Grant looking to score a takedown here. Franklin is defending well but Grant drives through and ends up in Franklin's guard.
Coy Grant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Grant working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Grant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grant working some strikes from top position.
Grant is looking to stand up but Franklin won't let him. #SU#
Grant gets to his feet - Franklin follows without any prompting.
Nice takedown defense from Franklin. No joy for Grant on that attempt.
Franklin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Grant counters by moving into the clinch.
Franklin gets underhooks to prevent Grant's takedown attempt. #T4#
Grant wants a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Franklin gets underhooks to prevent Grant's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Franklin manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Grant shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin is trying to hold Grant in close to prevent damage but Grant has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franklin trying to control from the bottom.
Franklin wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coy Grant dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Grant shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Franklin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Franklin scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Franklin clinches with his opponent.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franklin can do to turn this around?#TD#
Grant works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Franklin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant is looking to clinch. #TD#
Grant throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Franklin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grant is in Franklin's guard.
Franklin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Grant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Grant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Franklin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grant is stalling in the full guard.
Grant wanted to stand there but Franklin had control of the position.
Grant 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.#SU#
Grant stands up from Franklin's guard - Grant perhaps looking for a knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grant is defended easily by Franklin.
Coy Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
No joy there for Franklin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Grant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Franklin moves into the clinch.
Grant jumps guard but Franklin stands there with Grant around his waist. Grant gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Franklin prevents Grant from breaking the clinch.
Franklin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grant smiles and moves away. #TD#
Franklin gets caught napping as Grant dives in and scores a takedown. Franklin manages to retain guard.#T3#
Grant would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Grant works over Franklin with some ground and pound from guard.
Franklin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Grant wants to stand but Franklin is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Grant decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Franklin avoids the head kick by Grant.
Nice sprawl there from Grant as Franklin shoots in.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Franklin gets tackled into the cage by Grant. Grant maintains the clinch.
Franklin gets underhooks to prevent Grant's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coy Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Franklin lands a takedown into guard.
Franklin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Grant is proving hard to escape from.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Franklin from controlling successfully.
Franklin looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Franklin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grant 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coy Grant!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2016

#R1#
Riggins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Franklin throwing a counter right hand but Riggins manages to avoid it.
Franklin lands with a nice combination. Riggins backs away looking to recover.
Riggins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Riggins tries for a takedown but Franklin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Franklin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Riggins trying to get back to full guard but Franklin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Riggins looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin tries to control but Riggins wriggling away.
Franklin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riggins on the ground.
Riggins working to try and regain half guard. #T1#
Franklin controlling from the full mount.
Franklin lands a nice shot to the head.
Riggins tries to lock up and control but Franklin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Franklin raining down hammerfists from mount.
Riggins looks winded!
Franklin lands a big shot there that rocks Riggins but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Franklin controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Riggins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Franklin. #T2##SUB#
Franklin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Riggins is desperately trying to improve his position but Franklin has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Franklin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Riggins is on top in guard.
Franklin pulls Riggins in close to prevent any damage.
Riggins tries to stand but Franklin is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Riggins trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Franklin controls Riggins momentarily but Riggins frees himself.
Franklin wants to stand but Riggins is controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Franklin wants to sweep here but Riggins controlling him for the moment.
Franklin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Franklin holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Riggins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riggins wants it to stay on the feet.
Riggins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggins moves to clinch but Franklin breaks away #TD#
and Franklin counters with a shoot takedown. Riggins fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Riggins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Franklin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Riggins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Franklin counters by clinching up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Riggins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Franklin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riggins fails to land the takedown.
Riggins tries to clinch up.
Franklin throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggins throws a series of punches but Franklin avoids them all with ease.
Franklin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Riggins is breathing heavily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Franklin. #ES2#
Riggins bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1#
Franklin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riggins is fending him off so far but Franklin persists. Nope, Riggins circles away and we're back to standing.
Riggins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Riggins gets tackled into the cage by Franklin. Franklin maintains the clinch.
Riggins trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Franklin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Franklin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Franklin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Riggins to regain full guard.
Riggins is trying to control the position but Franklin postures up.
Riggins keeping moving, preventing Franklin from controlling successfully.
Riggins keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass. #T2##SU#
Franklin gets to his feet - Riggins follows without any prompting. #TD#
Riggins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Riggins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Franklin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Franklin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Franklin wants to control from the top but Riggins keeps moving.
Franklin is working Riggins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3##SU#
Franklin stands and steps away. Riggins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Riggins gets tackled into the cage by Franklin. Franklin maintains the clinch. #TD#
Franklin drags the fight down to the ground.
Franklin wants to get back to his feet but Riggins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Franklin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franklin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin is looking to stand up but Riggins isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Franklin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Riggins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Franklin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Franklin tries to get out of the position.
Franklin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riggins is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Franklin instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Franklin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Franklin shoots in for a double leg but Riggins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Riggins shoots in for a takedown but Franklin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Franklin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Franklin throws a strike but Riggins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Franklin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franklin has control of Riggins's left arm, preventing Riggins from doing any damage.
Franklin continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggins postures up.
Franklin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Riggins is now in half guard.
Riggins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Franklin is trying to get back to full guard.
Riggins passes into side control, despite Franklin's attempt to control the position.
Franklin tries to buck Riggins off but Riggins is having none of it.
David Franklin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riggins throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SU2#
Riggins stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A head kick from Franklin lands but Riggins takes it in his stride.
Franklin stuffs the takedown attempt from Riggins. Riggins gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Franklin drives through with a takedown into Riggins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Riggins is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Franklin presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Franklin is struggling to control the position.
Franklin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riggins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Franklin to keep the fight standing.
David Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Riggins.#T3#
Franklin fails to pull guard. #BC#
Franklin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown but Riggins shows good takedown defense.
Franklin throws a right and a left that Riggins avoids nicely.
Riggins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Franklin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Franklin misses with a takedown
and Franklin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riggins is looking to clinch but Franklin is avoiding it.
Franklin throws a body punch but Riggins moves out of range.
Riggins lands a nice shot that snaps Franklin's head back. #T4#
Riggins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franklin circles away.
And Franklin counters with a quick kick to the body but Riggins blocks it.
Riggins tries for a takedown but Franklin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Franklin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Riggins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Franklin managing to control the position.
Franklin controls Riggins momentarily but Riggins frees himself.
Tim Riggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Franklin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tim Riggins.
Well Franklin 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... David Franklin!

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