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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Davids looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Davids looking to sit in guard and control but Franks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Franks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Franks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Franks stops Davids from standing up.
Franks tries to stand but Davids is controlling from the bottom.
Davids looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franks is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Franks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Franks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davids but Davids pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Davids tries to counter with a clinch but Franks shakes him off and moves away.#T1##CL2#
Davids darts in and clinches Franks up against the cage.
Davids stalling in the clinch but Franks improves position.
Franks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Franks'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.
Davids wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Franks turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Franks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Davids is looking to reverse the position.
Franks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2##SUB#
Franks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Franks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Franks lands an elbow.
Franks is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Davids will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Davids is trying to control Franks's posture but Franks avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Franks has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Franks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3##SUB#
Franks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Franks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Franks tries for a kimura but Davids is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Franks takes a little break here. Davids wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Davids tries to bench press Franks off him but Franks keeps the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Franks moves into full mount!
Davids tries to lock up and control but Franks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Franks is working for a guillotine from mount but Davids frees his head quite easily.
Davids keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Franks is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Franks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mohammed Franks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#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.#TD#
Franks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Schippers tries to get to full guard but Franks has control of the leg.
Franks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Franks seems to be working for a kimura but Schippers defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Franks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Franks is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Franks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Franks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schippers tries to roll over but Franks keeps him under control.#T1#
Franks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schippers misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Franks is looking to take a break and control but Schippers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Franks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schippers with the counter takedown but Franks avoids it easily.
Franks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schippers tries to avoid it but Franks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schippers to the ground. Schippers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schippers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Franks tries for a takedown but Schippers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Franks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franks doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Schippers counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ROC2#
Franks is rocked!
Schippers lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Franks quite badly. Franks pulls Schippers in close trying to recover. Schippers postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Franks on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Franks doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bas Schippers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Nijs moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Franks lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Franks 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.
Franks is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Franks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rutger Nijs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Nijs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Franks prevents Nijs from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Franks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nijs tries to break free but Franks pushes him back against the cage.
Nijs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Franks has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nijs clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Franks is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Nijs is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mohammed Franks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Franks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Franks's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Franks holds on and takes a little breather. #ES#
Franks manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tyson Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franks fails with the takedown.
Franks doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Franks taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jackson manages to pull guard.
Franks won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Franks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Franks is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Franks is retaining full guard.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Franks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Franks!#REVR#
Franks won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Hilo inform us that Jackson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Franks works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Franks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Franks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Franks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Franks 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.
Franks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Franks wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Franks 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. #T3#
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Franks from controlling successfully.
Franks stops Jackson from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Franks gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson won't allow Franks to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Franks dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Franks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Jackson trying to control the position.
#SU#
Franks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
Franks fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Franks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Franks's guard.
Jackson looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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 Mohammed Franks will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Franks in a clinch.
#TD2#
Jackson successfully pulls guard.
Franks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Franks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jackson is trying to keep Franks in close.
Franks wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Franks is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Franks from controlling successfully.
Franks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Franks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson is trying to escape back to his feet but Franks uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T2##SUB#
Franks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Franks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Franks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Franks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Franks controls the position. #SUB#
Franks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Franks scores with punches from side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES2#
Jackson sneaks out the side door and pushes Franks away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Franks has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jackson is on him like a limpet, forcing Franks back against the cage.
Jackson is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Jackson jumps into guard, dragging Franks to the mat.
#SUB2#
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Franks defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franks wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
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 Mohammed Franks will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Franks gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Franks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mohammed Franks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Franks lands some shots froms side control.
Franks wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Franks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Franks drags him back down.#T1#
Jackson wants to control but Franks postures up.
Franks advances nicely into full mount.
Franks content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franks avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Jackson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Franks.
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Franks from controlling successfully.
Jackson looking to control.
Franks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Franks 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.
Franks trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Franks wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Franks is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franks is defended easily by Jackson.#TD2#
Franks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackson trying to control but Franks is working from the bottom. #T4#
Franks has control of Jackson's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Franks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jackson trying to control but Franks is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Franks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Franks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Franks, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tyson Jackson!
In his post fight interview, Tyson Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Franks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kowalski as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Kowalski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Franks controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski wants to take a breather but Franks is having none of it. #T1#
Kowalski is stalling here. Franks is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kowalski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Franks has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Franks moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Franks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Franks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Franks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kowalski being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Franks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Franks tries for a kimura but Kowalski is defending well.
Kowalski is trying to control Franks's posture but Franks avoids it. #T3#
Franks happy to just control the position for now.
Kowalski is looking for a sweep.
Kowalski is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Franks is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Franks pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Franks with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Franks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Franks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kowalski wants to control but Franks is having none of it.#T4##SU#
Franks get's back to his feet.#TD2#
Kowalski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Franks was covering up waiting for the punch and Kowalski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Franks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kowalski trying to control but Franks is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franks pulls Kowalski in close to his closed guard and prevents Kowalski from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Franks 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#
Franks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kowalski circles away.#CL2#
Franks tries to keep at a distance but Kowalski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Franks is leaning against Kowalski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Kowalski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Franks misses with a body punch.
Franks landing knees to the body.
Franks trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Kowalski drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1#
Kowalski wants to sweep but no luck.
Kowalski is controlling Franks's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Franks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Franks advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kowalski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kowalski being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Franks drops back looking for a leg! Kowalski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kowalski manages to kick Franks off! Franks jumps back into Kowalski's guard.
Franks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Franks is stalling in the full guard.
Franks tries to free his leg and advance position but Kowalski is retaining full guard.
Franks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Franks's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Kowalski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Franks has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Franks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kowalski is trying to get back to half guard.
Kowalski struggling a bit here.
Kowalski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kowalski is trying to control Franks's posture but Franks avoids it. #SUB#
Franks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kowalski has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Franks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Franks is looking to take a break and control but Kowalski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Franks dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kowalski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Franks shoots for a double leg takedown but Kowalski sprawls well. He's pushed Franks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Kowalski instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Franks.
Kowalski wants to break free but Franks has control.
Kowalski is trying to maintain a safe position but Franks gets an underhook and turns Kowalski into the cage.
A short left from Franks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kowalski gets control of Franks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kowalski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Franks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kowalski throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
Franks sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Kowalski is working an open guard so Franks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Kowalski gets a takedown into half guard.
Kowalski throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Franks to regain full guard. #T2#
Franks pulls Kowalski in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Franks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Franks managing to control the position. #T3#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kowalski misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Kowalski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mohammed Franks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franks wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Franks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Franks isn't going anywhere.
The ground and pound from Kowalski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kowalski wants to stand but Franks is controlling his arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Franks is not content to let Kowalski control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kay Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Franks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Franks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Thornton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Franks did well to prevent Thornton getting side control.
Thornton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franks keeps working.
Franks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thornton is looking to stall here but Franks recovers full guard.
Thornton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Thornton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Franks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thornton has Franks in his guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thornton working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Franks 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.
Franks stands up over Thornton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Franks drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thornton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thornton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thornton! #REVB#
Thornton trying to control the position but Franks is working away.
Franks is trying to buck Thornton off.
Franks is being controlled here. #T2#
Thornton looking to control but instead Franks has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Thornton wants to stand up but Franks is controlling the position.
Thornton trying to pass the guard but Franks defending well.
Franks preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Thornton wants to control but Franks is keeping him busy. #T3#
Franks is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Franks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thornton trying to control the action but Franks is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Thornton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Franks!#ES#
Franks throws Thornton to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Thornton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thornton misses with a head shot. Franks uses the momentum to regain guard.
Franks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thornton postures up in Franks's guard and throws a big left but Franks blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Thornton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Franks, up you get! #CL2#
Thornton rushes Franks and presses him up against the cage.
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 Mohammed Franks will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Thornton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Franks regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thornton.
Thornton tries to free his leg and advance position but Franks is retaining full guard.
Thornton wants to stand and escape but instead Franks has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Franks trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
Franks gets to his feet - Thornton follows without any prompting. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Thornton.
Franks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Franks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thornton.
Jeff Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Thornton has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Thornton manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
A head kick by Thornton misses
and Franks counters with a left and a right that stings Thornton.
Franks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thornton swivels and escapes.
Thornton with the counter takedown but Franks avoids it easily.#TD2#
Thornton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thornton wants to pass to mount but Franks is defending the position.
Thornton stalling away here and it's allowed Franks to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Thornton wants to stand and escape but instead Franks has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Thornton is looking to stand up but Franks isn't so interested in that idea.
Franks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thornton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#ES2#
Thornton has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Franks off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Thornton stuffs the takedown attempt from Franks. Franks gets slowly back to his feet.
Thornton throws a sloppy head kick and Franks moves out of range easily. #T4#
Franks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thornton. Thornton obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD2#
Franks gets caught napping as Thornton dives in and scores a takedown. Franks manages to retain guard.
Thornton is breathing heavily.
Franks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thornton is looking to pass into half guard but Franks pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Franks is in guard.#REVR#
Franks forces his way into half guard.
Thornton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Franks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Franks content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeff Thornton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##CL#
Franks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Thornton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Franks is trying to control Thornton's posture but Thornton avoids it. #SUB2#
Thornton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Franks has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thornton but great work by Franks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton is not content to let Franks control the position.
Franks slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Thornton.#T1#
Thornton tries to hold on but Franks postures up.
Mohammed Franks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franks manages to capitalize on a mistake by Thornton to take his back!#SUB#
Franks working for the choke. #SUB#
Thornton is trying to defend against the choke here but Franks has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Franks Tightens the hold and Thornton taps out furiously! Franks displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mohammed Franks!
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Event:
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Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Franks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sunda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Franks momentarily.
Sunda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sunda lands with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Sunda as Franks shoots in.
Sunda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Sunda there.#ROC2#
Franks is rocked!
Sunda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sunda lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oh Franks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Sunda gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Franks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sunda wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Franks manages to pass to side control. #ES2#
Sunda manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Sunda lands a nice shot that snaps Franks's head back.
Sunda walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Franks drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Sunda swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Franks's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kari Sunda!
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