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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Baigan misses with an uppercut.
Baigan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Franco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baigan.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Baigan.
Franco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Franco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Franco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baigan's waist but Baigan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Franco off to one side.
As Franco backs off Baigan throws a huge counter combo but Franco manages to avoid it all.
Baigan connects with a leg kick. Franco looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Franco needs to keep his hands up - Baigan had a free shot at his head there.
Franco has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Price MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Baigan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baigan misses with a straight right.
Baigan scores with a sloppy right hand. Franco should have avoided that one.
Baigan throws a nice looking combination but Franco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Franco was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco shoots for a double leg takedown but Baigan sprawls well. He's pushed Franco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baigan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Franco on the side of the head.
Franco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baigan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franco somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Franco defending well as Baigan loads up on a big left hand.
Franco shoots and misses
and Baigan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Franco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baigan can pounce on him.
Franco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baigan scores with a head kick. Franco tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#
Franco is rocked!
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Baigan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oh Franco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Baigan! Franco is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nusrat Baigan!
A victorious Nusrat Baigan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Franco ducks under a wild hook from Poontharat.
Franco looks to clinch
and Poontharat counters with a straight right hand.
Franco has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Franco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Poontharat tries to avoid it but Franco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Poontharat to the ground. Poontharat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Franco wants to clinch
and Poontharat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Franco clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Poontharat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franco tries for a takedown but Poontharat circles away easily
and Poontharat counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poontharat looks to throw the jab but Franco is out of range.
Poontharat works Franco's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Franco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Poontharat but Poontharat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sittichai Poontharat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Franco.#CL2#
Poontharat tries to keep at a distance but Franco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Poontharat trying to control the position but instead, Franco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Poontharat into the cage.#BC#
Poontharat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Poontharat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Franco moves into the clinch.
Poontharat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Franco tries to score a body lock takedown but Poontharat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Poontharat looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Franco has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Poontharat uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poontharat wants to stand but Franco has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Franco is trying to keep Poontharat in close.
Franco throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Franco punching from the bottom - just letting Poontharat know he's still in a fight.
Franco striking off his back but it's not causing Poontharat any problems. #SUB2#
Franco looking for a triangle here. Poontharat is fighting it but it looks tight! Franco pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Poontharat is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pedro Franco!
Pedro Franco very nearly forgot to thank King of Clothes amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Bandit (ranked 1505 p4p, 146 weight class) and Pedro Franco (ranked 6732 p4p, 223 weight class). Bandit's entrance music is Mardial - Hypegone ft. Gbrand. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; The Bandit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pedro Franco!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bandit tries for a takedown but Franco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Franco gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bandit (0) vs (4) Franco
Franco is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bandit will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bandit is trying to improve his position.
Franco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bandit, who protects the arm well.
Franco in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bandit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Franco's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandit trying to control here.
Franco controlling the pace.
Franco wants to control but Bandit is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco is taking a breather. Bandit says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Franco is keen to just control but Bandit is a slippery customer.
Bandit is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bandit moves into full guard.
Bandit keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully.
Franco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Franco has managed to get both his arms back between Bandit's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco is pushing down on Bandit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bandit is fighting to maintain full guard but Franco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bandit looking for submissions off his back.
Bandit looking for submissions off his back.
Bandit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandit is defending against the submission attempts here by Franco.
Franco wants to pass to mount but Bandit is defending the position.
Franco is looking to take a break and control but Bandit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bandit 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! Franco rolls with it to try and escape but Bandit cranks on the arm and Franco is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Bandit!
A very excited looking The Bandit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ABW 187 Perez - Thiago
Date: Jan 01, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Franco pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Franco clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Jones has clasped his hands together around Franco's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee asks Jones politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jones prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
Franco has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Franco throws a few strikes from the bottom but Jones takes advantage and mounts!
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Franco flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Franco tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones landing shots from mount.
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
Jones with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB2#
Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Franco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Franco hang on?
Franco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Franco looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
Franco wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones controlling from mount.
Franco tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Franco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Franco flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Franco is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Franco can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Jones looking to secure an arm triangle but Franco defends it well.
Franco is trying to stand.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Franco tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Franco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Franco tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Franco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Franco swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Franco tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Franco tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Franco is looking to escape.
Franco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SUB2#
Jones has control of Franco's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Franco regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jones avoids the attempt from Franco to control.
Franco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Franco is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Franco's face.
Franco tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones lands a heavy elbow. #ROC2#
Franco is rocked!
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Franco is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Franco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Jones! That's really hurt Franco and he's turned his back - Jones keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Jones jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Jones!
A victorious Noah Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ABW 175 McArthur-Kansalainen 2
Date: Nov 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Franco has managed to clinch.
Franco has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knuckles avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Franco manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Franco striking off his back but it's not causing Knuckles any problems.
Knuckles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knuckles throwing strikes from guard but Franco blocks nicely.
Franco has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Big Price MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Franco trying to keep a closed guard but Knuckles is proving a slippery customer.
Franco looking for a sweep. Not yet Franco, not yet.
Knuckles pushes down on Franco's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Knuckles seems to be looking for submissions.
Franco is looking to improve his position.
Knuckles looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Knuckles is looking for a kimura here.
Nice strikes from Knuckles there. #T1#
Franco trying to hold on to Knuckles's head to control him but Knuckles postures up.
Knuckles working the head and body with strikes.
Franco punching from the bottom.
Knuckles is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Knuckles prevents Franco from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knuckles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franco keeps working.
Franco taking some punishment here, with Knuckles in his half guard. #SUB2#
Franco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knuckles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Franco's head.
Franco trying to control but Knuckles postures up.
Franco punching from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knuckles lands a nice short elbow.
Knuckles drops an elbow to the side of Franco's head.
Franco is trying to stand up here but Knuckles is controlling him well. #T2#
Knuckles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knuckles trying to pass the guard but Franco defending well.
Knuckles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Franco missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Franco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Franco is looking to control Knuckles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franco avoid being mounted?
Knuckles is taking a breather. Franco says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Knuckles connects with a nice short shot to Franco's temple.
Knuckles working Franco over with strikes.
Knuckles keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Knuckles lands strikes from half guard.
Knuckles wants to control but Franco is keeping him busy.
Knuckles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco punching from the bottom.
#T3#
Franco is trying to maintain the position but Knuckles is very close to passing his half guard.
Knuckles prevents Franco from improving his position.#SUB#
Knuckles is looking for a kimura but Franco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Knuckles to get the leverage.
Franco missing with punches from the bottom.
Knuckles is keen to just control but Franco is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Franco looking for submissions off his back.
Knuckles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Knuckles not doing much here.
Franco wants to get back to full guard.
Franco pushes Knuckles off but Knuckles dives into side control.
Knuckles lands a decent elbow from side control.
Knuckles cracks Franco with a big right hand but Franco just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Franco wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#T4#
Franco is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Knuckles lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Knuckles trying to control the position but Franco is working away.
Knuckles controlling the position.
Knuckles cracks Franco with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Knuckles cracks Franco with a big right hand but Franco just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Knuckles scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Franco to see if he's OK.
Knuckles 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.
Knuckles cracks Franco with a big elbow. #ROC#
Franco is rocked!
Franco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Franco is still in real trouble! Can Knuckles finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Knuckles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Knuckles working the head and body with strikes.
Franco is working to avoid the ground and pound but Knuckles connects with a decent elbow.
Knuckles connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Franco some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashton Knuckles dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Knuckles darts in and clinches Franco up against the cage.
Knuckles slowing the pace effectively.
Knuckles gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knuckles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Franco's defenses.
Knuckles throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Knuckles is trying to trip Franco. He has hold of a leg but Franco is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Knuckles persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Franco looking to control.
Franco striking off his back but it's not causing Knuckles any problems.
Knuckles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knuckles loads up on a big left hand. Franco felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Knuckles looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Franco can't hide his disappointment, as Knuckles celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ashton Knuckles!
Ashton Knuckles really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
ABW 168 Brahms - Matonen
Date: Oct 18, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Gadelha closes the distance and clinches.
Franco jumps guard but Gadelha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Franco tries to pull guard but Gadelha won't allow it.
We've been hearing reports that Franco has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A short body shot lands from Gadelha as the two fighters clinch.
Gadelha misses with the head strike.
Gadelha is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gadelha scores with a shoulder strike.
Franco tries a body shot but Gadelha blocks it.
Franco has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gadelha after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gadelha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Gadelha scores with a shot to the side of Franco's head. #TD2#
Franco is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gadelha is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Franco to the mat. Franco regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gadelha is standing up over Franco. Franco looks to escape but Gadelha dives into side control.
#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franco is trying to improve his position.
Franco regains half guard.
Franco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gadelha on the ground.
Gadelha works his way into side control.
Gadelha is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Franco will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Franco tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB2#
Gadelha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Franco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Gadelha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Franco has escaped the position, nice work there.
Franco is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gadelha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Franco, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Gadelha tries for a kimura but Franco is defending well.
Franco is looking for a sweep.
Franco throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #SUB2#
Gadelha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Franco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Franco is not content to let Gadelha control the position.
Franco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Franco can't do much from the bottom here.
Franco gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Franco wants to get back to full guard.
Gadelha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Franco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Gadelha moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Franco.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gadelha avoids the strikes from the bottom by Franco.#T3#
Franco tries to bench press Gadelha off him but Gadelha keeps the position.
Franco is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Gadelha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Franco tries to bench press Gadelha off him but Gadelha keeps the position. #SUB2#
Gadelha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Franco, who protects the arm well.
Franco is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gadelha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Franco, who protects the arm well.
Franco seems a little lost for a moment, as Gadelha dominates the positioning.
Franco tries to buck Gadelha off but Gadelha is having none of it.
Gadelha is looking to take a break and control but Franco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Franco struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Gadelha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Franco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Franco tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
My spies in Team Beta Fail inform me that Gadelha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Franco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gadelha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Gadelha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Franco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Franco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudio Gadelha dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Gadelha tries to keep at a distance but Franco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gadelha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gadelha.
Franco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Franco blocks the elbow strike.
Gadelha works on Franco's body with a couple of short punches.
Franco trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gadelha.
Gadelha scores with a shot to the side of Franco's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco tries to pull guard but Gadelha holds him up against the cage and eventually Franco drops back down to his feet.
Franco is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gadelha misses with an elbow over the top.#TD2#
Gadelha jumps guard and drags Franco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Gadelha is looking for a triangle but Franco pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco looking to sit in guard and control but Gadelha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Gadelha trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gadelha slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Franco looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gadelha passes into side control.
Franco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gadelha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Gadelha is trying to get an arm triangle but Franco is defending well. #SUB2#
Gadelha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Franco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gadelha staying calm.#T2##SUB2#
Gadelha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Franco struggling a bit here.
Franco tries to buck Gadelha off but Gadelha is having none of it.
Franco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gadelha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gadelha is looking to take a break and control but Franco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Franco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gadelha trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franco tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gadelha looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Franco looking for a guillotine here but Gadelha defends easily.
#SUB#
Franco looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gadelha passes into half guard.
Gadelha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Gadelha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Franco is just riding it out for now. Gadelha eventually gives up the hold.
Gadelha seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##SUB2#
Gadelha is looking for a kimura but Franco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gadelha to get the leverage.
Gadelha is pressing down on Franco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Franco is holding on for now.
Franco wants to get back to full guard.
Franco throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Gadelha seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Franco is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Claudio Gadelha!
Claudio Gadelha decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ABW 158 MaArthur - Ali II
Date: Sep 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Franco rushes Law and presses him up against the cage.
Franco is pushing Law up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Franco digs a right hand underneath Law's ribcage. Law let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Law tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Franco smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Franco rushes Law and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Franco gets control of Law's arms and successfully pulls guard. Franco will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Franco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Franco is trying to control the position but Law postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Franco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Law is one step ahead there. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Franco manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Law wants to break free but Franco has control.
Law is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Franco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Law fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Law looking to score a takedown here. Franco is defending well but Law drives through and ends up in Franco's guard.#SUB2#
Franco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Law gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Franco throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Law avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Franco working for a triangle but Law defends it easily.
Franco working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Law postures up in Franco's guard and throws a big left but Franco blocks it.
Franco throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Law knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franco on the ground.
Franco looking for a sweep. Not yet Franco, not yet.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franco throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Franco is looking to cinch up a triangle. Law throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Franco's body to avoid the submission. Franco has instead reached around Law's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Franco arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pedro Franco!
Pedro Franco made sure to mention his sponsor, King of Clothes in his post fight interview.
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Event:
ABW 149 Lopez - Jackson
Date: Jul 31, 2018 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franco is defended easily by The Crab.
Franco scores with a one two! The Crab had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
The Crab gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Crab lands an uppercut.
Franco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Crab just stands there and leans against the cage.
Franco looking to throw knees to the head but The Crab is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
The Crab pulls guard.
Franco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franco connects with a couple of short punches.
The Crab seems keen to control Franco's posture.
Franco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The Crab keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully.
Franco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Franco throws an elbow that misses. The Crab uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Franco's guard. Nice move by The Crab!#REVR##SUB2#
Franco has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. The Crab is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Franco.
The Crab is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Franco will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Franco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but The Crab is dominant here and he's now got Franco's back!
Franco trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
The Crab is persistently looking for the submission but Franco is defending it well.
Franco trying to control the position but The Crab manages to sink in the hooks. #T2#
The Crab misses with a punch to the head.
The Crab trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Franco doesn't escape.
The Crab has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
The Crab has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Franco is in real trouble here. The Crab gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Franco is tapping out! The Crab wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henry The Crab!
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Event:
ABW 136 Smith - Diaz
Date: Jun 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Franco instigates a clinch.
Franco lands a good knee to the midsection. Putin won't want to take too many of those.
Franco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Putin tries to break free but Franco pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Putin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franco is looking to clinch.
Franco tries to clinch but Putin moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Franco has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Franco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Putin throws a series of strikes that have Franco backpedaling.
#CL#
Putin gets tackled into the cage by Franco. Franco maintains the clinch.
Franco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Putin is looking to break free of the clinch but Franco has double underhooks.
Franco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franco has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
Franco'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.
Putin is trying to push Franco away but Franco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Putin manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Franco avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Putin.
#CL#
Putin gets tackled into the cage by Franco. Franco maintains the clinch.
Franco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franco throws an elbow that misses.
Franco lands an elbow inside that Putin shrugs off.
Putin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Putin takes an elbow to the temple.
Franco prevents Putin from breaking the clinch.
Franco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Putin's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Putin breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Franco closes the distance and pushes Putin back into the cage.#BC2#
Putin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Putin cracks the inside of Franco's front leg.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Putin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franco was well out of range. Poor timing from Putin.#T2#
Franco tries to clinch but Putin is having none of it.
Franco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Putin keeps the fight on the outside.
Franco tries to clinch up but Putin circles away and keeps his distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Franco closes the distance and pushes Putin back into the cage.
Franco throws a head punch that misses.
Putin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Franco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Putin is trying to force a seperation but Franco has the dominant position.#BC2#
Putin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franco tries to clinch but Putin is having none of it.
Franco takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Franco moves into the clinch.
Putin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putin tries to break the clinch but Franco is controlling the position.
Putin blocks the elbow strike.
Franco misses with a punch on the inside.
Franco has Putin pressed against the cage, preventing Putin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Franco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin is trying to break the clinch but Franco is controlling him.#BC2#
Putin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Putin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Franco moves into range and clinches up with Putin.
Franco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Putin is trying to break free.
Franco looking to slow down the pace here.
Putin takes an elbow to the temple.
Putin prevents a body shot from Franco.
Putin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Putin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Franco has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Putin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Franco instigates a clinch.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Putin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Putin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Putin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4##CL#
Franco instigates a clinch.
Franco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franco misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin tries to break free but Franco pushes him back against the cage.
Putin takes an elbow to the temple.
Franco scores with a hook to the body.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franco throws an elbow but it misses.
Franco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Putin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Putin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franco tries to clinch but Putin moves out of range.
Putin wants to counter the offense by Franco and move into the clinch position.
Putin just misses with a punch to the body.
Franco is looking for a counter combo.
Franco tries to clinch up.#CL#
Franco instigates a clinch.
Franco scores with a shoulder strike.
Franco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Franco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Franco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Putin swats away the attempt to clinch by Franco.
Franco tries to clinch there but Putin circles away.
Dmitry Putin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Putin.
Putin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Franco closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Franco.
Franco gets through Putin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Putin blocks an elbow strike.
Franco working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Putin breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco tries to clinch but Putin is having none of it.
Putin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franco dodges the punch combination from Putin.
Putin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franco tries to clinch but Putin is having none of it.
Franco wants to clinch up but Putin keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Franco tries to clinch up.
Pedro Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Putin throws a nice looking combination but Franco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Putin keeps the fight on the outside.
Putin misses with a body kick.
Franco seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Franco tries to clinch there but Putin circles away.
No joy there for Putin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Franco rushes Putin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land.
Franco taking a breather.
Franco lands with a left to the head. #T2#
The referee calls for Franco to work.
Franco misses with an elbow over the top.
Pedro Franco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Franco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land.
Putin is trying to break the clinch but Franco is controlling him.#BC2#
Putin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Putin connects with an inside leg kick.
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Franco tries to clinch there but Putin circles away.
Putin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Franco forces Putin back against the cage and clinches.
Franco swings wildly with an uppercut but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Franco tries to land knees in the clinch but Putin avoids the damage to the body.
Putin avoids the elbow strike from Franco, against the cage.
#BC2#
Putin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Franco wants to clinch but Putin slips to the side
and Putin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Putin throws a head kick that misses.
Franco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Putin.
Franco is looking to clinch but Putin is avoiding it.
Putin throws a head kick that misses.
Franco is looking to clinch.
Franco doesn't manage to clinch there - Putin circles away.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Putin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Putin feints the counter takedown.
Putin throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Putin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Franco is looking to clinch but Putin is avoiding it.
Franco moves in looking to clinch but Putin pushes him off.
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Franco tries to clinch but Putin moves out of range.
Franco closes the distance but Putin moves to the side
and Putin counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Putin.
Franco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Putin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Putin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pedro Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Franco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Putin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Putin feints and then cracks Franco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Franco down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Putin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Franco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Franco tries to clinch there but Putin circles away.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Putin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franco tries to clinch but Putin is having none of it.
Franco blocks a head kick by Putin.
#CL#
Franco closes the distance and pushes Putin back into the cage.
Putin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Franco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Putin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Franco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Putin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin throws a front kick aimed at Franco's knee but Franco avoids it well.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Putin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franco doesn't manage to clinch there - Putin circles away.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Franco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Putin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Franco closes the distance but Putin moves to the side #TD2#
and Putin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Putin. #T1##SU2#
Putin gets to his feet. Franco looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Franco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Putin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Franco tries to clinch but Putin moves out of range.
Franco tries to clinch there but Putin circles away.
Putin misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Putin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Franco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Putin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franco.
Franco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Putin keeps the fight on the outside.
Putin throws a wild body kick that Franco sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Putin keeps the fight on the outside.
Putin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Franco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Putin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franco wants to clinch up but Putin keeps it at a distance.
Franco tries to clinch but Putin moves away
and Putin counters with a head kick. That will keep Franco thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL#
Putin gets tackled into the cage by Franco. Franco maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Putin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Franco is looking to clinch.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Putin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Putin lands with a straight right. Franco didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Franco closes the distance and clinches.
Franco misses with an elbow strike.
Franco misses with some punches.
Putin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Putin blocks an elbow strike.
Franco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Franco prevents Putin from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Franco.
Putin has had enough of the clinch but Franco keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franco.
Franco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Franco lands an elbow that stopped Putin in his tracks for a moment.
Putin tries to circle away but Franco has him pinned against the cage.
Franco throws a punch but it's blocked by Putin.
Franco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Franco has Putin pressed against the cage, preventing Putin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Franco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Putin is trying to break free.
Putin is trying to break the clinch but Franco is controlling him.
Putin blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Putin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Franco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Putin's efforts to push away.
Franco misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Franco.
Franco connects with a knee to the head.
Franco lands an elbow just above Putin 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin working hard to break the clinch.
Franco swings wildly with an uppercut but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin is trying to push Franco away but Franco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Franco is working Putin over against the cage.
Franco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Franco throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Putin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Putin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 Pedro Franco.
I think Franco 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pedro Franco!
Pedro Franco managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, King of Clothes, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 129
Date: May 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Wawelski scores with a takedown into Franco's guard.
Franco wants to sweep here but Wawelski controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wawelski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Franco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wawelski throws a strike but Franco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Wawelski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wawelski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Franco throws a big right hand that misses.
Franco trying to control but Wawelski is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Franco being controlled here momentarily.
Wawelski wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Wawelski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wawelski pulls Franco in close to his closed guard and prevents Franco from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wawelski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wawelski wants to sweep here but Franco controlling him for the moment.
Franco looking to sit in guard and control but Wawelski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Wawelski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Franco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Franco has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Franco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wawelski works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Wawelski trying to strike off his back.
Franco trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wawelski's guard.#SUB2#
Wawelski looking for a guillotine here but Franco defends easily.
Franco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Franco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Franco wants to control from the top but Wawelski keeps moving. #T3#
Wawelski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Franco manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Franco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wawelski is controlling him.
Wawelski wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
Wawelski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wawelski pushes down on Franco's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wawelski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Franco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Franco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wawelski. #SUB2#
Wawelski wants to work for an arm triangle but Franco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wawelski working Franco over with strikes. #SUB2#
Wawelski wants to work for an arm triangle but Franco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wawelski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wawelski.
Wawelski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wawelski tries to pass to full mount but Franco defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosma Wawelski 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##TD2#
Wawelski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wawelski passes to side control.
Wawelski scoring with punches and elbows.
Wawelski tries to advance position but instead Franco slips a leg back in to half guard.
Wawelski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franco keeps working.
Kosma Wawelski has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wawelski trying to mount his opponent but Franco defends it.
Franco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Wawelski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wawelski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wawelski scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Wawelski is trying to work for a kimura but Franco is defending well.
#SUB2#
Wawelski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Franco defends it well. #SUB2#
Wawelski is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Wawelski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Franco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wawelski.
Wawelski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wawelski trying to control the action but Franco is working from the bottom.
Wawelski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wawelski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Wawelski is trying to work for a kimura but Franco is defending well.
#T3#
Wawelski prevents Franco from improving his position.#SUB2#
Wawelski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wawelski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Wawelski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wawelski wants to pass to mount but Franco is defending 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.
Franco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wawelski.
Wawelski trying to control the action but Franco is working from the bottom.
Wawelski drops an elbow to the side of Franco's head.
Franco is not content to let Wawelski control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wawelski tries to pass to full mount but Franco defends it.
Wawelski is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosma Wawelski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Franco tries to clinch there but Wawelski circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Franco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wawelski dodges an elbow strike from Franco.
Wawelski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wawelski.
Wawelski gets through Franco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Franco blocks a body shot from Wawelski.
Wawelski landing knees to the body.
Wawelski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wawelski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Franco is trying to maintain a safe position but Wawelski gets an underhook and turns Franco into the cage.
Franco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wawelski digs a right hand underneath Franco's ribcage. Franco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wawelski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Franco.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wawelski obliges.
Wawelski lands a good knee to the midsection. Franco won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wawelski lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Wawelski.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wawelski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wawelski is working Franco over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wawelski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wawelski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Franco or not. #T1#
Wawelski scores with a shoulder strike.
Wawelski lands a hook that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Wawelski landing knees to the body.
Wawelski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Francos head.
Franco misses with the head strike.
Wawelski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Franco in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wawelski working Franco over with knees to the body.
Franco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wawelski.
A nice left hand lands by Wawelski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wawelski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wawelski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wawelski.
A hook to the body from Wawelski.
A hook to the body from Wawelski.
Wawelski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Wawelski.
Wawelski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Wawelski.
Franco takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Wawelski.
#T2#
Wawelski pushes Franco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wawelski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Franco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Wawelski.
Franco takes a shot to the head.
Wawelski lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Wawelski.
Wawelski is working Franco over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Wawelski.
Kosma Wawelski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wawelski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Our sources have told us that Franco has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Wawelski pushes Franco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wawelski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wawelski lands a nice knee to the body.
Wawelski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Franco working aggressively here.
Wawelski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wawelski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Francos head.
Wawelski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wawelski lands a nice uppercut.
Wawelski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wawelski.
#T3#
Wawelski lands a body punch.
Wawelski lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Wawelski on the inside.
Wawelski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wawelski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wawelski lands a left hand.
#ROC2#
Franco is rocked!
A body shot lands from Wawelski.
Wawelski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wawelski.
Pedro Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wawelski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Francos head.
Oh Franco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Wawelski.
Wawelski lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Franco to his knees! Wawelski keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kosma Wawelski!
A victorious Kosma Wawelski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ABW 118 Huhrera - Ali
Date: Mar 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Mendes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Franco did well to prevent Mendes getting side control.
Mendes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Franco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Franco trying to hold on to Mendes's head to control him but Mendes postures up.
Mendes wants to free his trapped foot but Franco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mendes stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes tries to pass to full mount but Franco defends it. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mendes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Mendes tries to keep at a distance but Franco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Franco scores with a shot to the side of Mendes's head.
Mendes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Franco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Franco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mendes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2#
Franco misses with a punch on the inside.
Franco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mendes's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franco. #TD2#
Mendes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Franco regains guard immediately.
Mendes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mendes pushing down on Franco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Mendes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Franco defending well though.
Mendes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Franco is trying to maintain the position but Mendes is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendes passes to side control.
Franco gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Franco has given up his back here.
Well, with Mendes on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Franco is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T4#
Franco is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Franco defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Mendes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Franco knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Franco for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Franco showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Mendes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Franco moves into range and clinches up with Mendes.
Franco throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendes. #TD2#
Mendes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Franco clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rafael Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franco is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mendes.
Franco is in bad spot here.
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.
Mendes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T1#
Franco tries to roll but Mendes sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Mendes is working for a rear naked choke. Franco is not defending it well and Mendes has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Franco refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Franco's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Mendes!
An out of breath Rafael Mendes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
ABW 111 Jones - Suleyman
Date: Mar 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Franco instigates a clinch.
Franco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Li Lianjie has been cut.#TD2#
Lianjie has Franco pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lianjie pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Franco tumbling to the mat - Lianjie dives into Franco's guard.
Franco is looking to stand up but Lianjie isn't so interested in that idea.
Lianjie trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lianjie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Franco haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lianjie wants to stand and escape but instead Franco has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lianjie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franco.
Franco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Franco throwing strikes from guard but Lianjie blocks nicely.
Franco 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.#SUB#
Franco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Franco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Franco engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lianjie wants to stand but Franco is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Franco takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Franco dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Franco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lianjie backwards. #T3#
Lianjie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Franco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Franco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Franco has Lianjie pressed against the cage, preventing Lianjie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lianjie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Franco is defending well.
Franco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Franco.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franco.
Franco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Franco prevents the takedown attempt.
Franco throws a punch but it's blocked by Lianjie.
Franco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've been informed that Lianjie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Franco lands an elbow inside that Lianjie shrugs off.
Franco scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Franco lands a nice elbow.
Lianjie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Franco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pedro Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Li Lianjie.#CL#
Franco rushes Lianjie and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lianjie tries to pull guard but Franco forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Franco lands a right hand.
Lianjie blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lianjie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lianjie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Franco pushes off an throws an elbow but Lianjie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Franco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Li Lianjie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Franco moves into the clinch.
Franco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Franco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Franco. #TD2#
Lianjie gets control of Franco's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lianjie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Franco content to stall in guard here.
Franco'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.
Franco postures up in Lianjie's guard and throws a big left but Lianjie blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco won't allow Lianjie to sweep him here.
Franco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Lianjie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Franco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lianjie's head.
Franco controlling from the top position.
Franco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Franco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Franco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Franco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Franco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Franco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Franco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Franco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lianjie looking for a sweep. Not yet Lianjie, not yet.
Lianjie is trying to control the position but Franco postures up.
Franco prevents Lianjie from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Franco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Franco lands with a short shot to the head.
Lianjie takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Lianjie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Franco prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Franco.
Franco presses Lianjie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lianjie is breathing heavily.
Lianjie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Franco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Franco.
Pedro Franco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Franco lands an elbow inside that Lianjie shrugs off.
A right hook to the body lands for Franco.
Franco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A bit of stalling here from Franco.
Franco connects with a knee to the head.
Lianjie tries to pull guard but Franco forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pedro Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Li Lianjie.#T4#
Franco presses Lianjie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Franco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Franco scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Lianjie is rocked!
Franco lands with a right to the head.
Lianjie is still on wobbly legs! Can Franco finish him?
Franco lands an elbow that stopped Lianjie in his tracks for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Franco scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Franco.
Lianjie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lianjie takes a shot to the head.
Lianjie is pressed against the cage. Franco pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Lianjie! Two more big strikes from Franco and Lianjie crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pedro Franco!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pedro Franco made sure he mentioned King of Clothes, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
ABW 102 Reign - Gonza
Date: Jan 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Mrar connects with a body shot.
Mrar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Franco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Franco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Franco tries to clinch but Mrar moves out of range.
Yajson Mrar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Franco or perhaps it was just good defense by Mrar, which made it look bad.
Mrar takes a swing at Franco's ribcage but misses.
Mrar swinging wildly here.
Franco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mrar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mrar 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.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mrar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mrar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco moves in looking to clinch but Mrar pushes him off.
Mrar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mrar tries to bum rush Franco with a series of wild strikes but Franco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franco is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Franco clinches up against the cage.
Franco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Franco misses with a knee strike.
#T1##BC#
Mrar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franco tries to clinch up but Mrar circles away and keeps his distance.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mrar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franco dodges the punch combination from Mrar.
Franco moves away from the strike by Mrar.
Mrar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Franco on the side of the head.
Mrar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Franco's hands.
Franco tries to clinch up but Mrar circles away and keeps his distance.
Mrar lands a really nice looking cross but Franco seems unphased.
Mrar jabs Franco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mrar punishes Franco's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Franco moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Franco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franco throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco is trying to maintain a safe position but Mrar gets an underhook and turns Franco into the cage.
Franco told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Franco lands a nice elbow.
Franco misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Franco.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Franco.
Franco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Franco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Franco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Franco misses with an elbow strike.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Mrar breaks from the clinch.
Mrar connects with a single shot there.
Franco moves out of range as Mrar strikes.
Franco throws a counter combo.
Mrar missing with a left hand there. Franco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3##CL2#
Franco has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Mrar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mrar scores with a hook.
Mrar throws a right and a left that Franco avoids nicely.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mrar paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Franco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Franco wants to stall.
Mrar is trying to push Franco away but Franco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Mrar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mrar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mrar lands a nice shot to the body.
Franco moves in looking to clinch but Mrar pushes him off.#CL2#
Franco instigates a clinch.
Mrar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Franco pushes off an throws an elbow but Mrar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Franco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Mrar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Franco moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Franco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mrar's brow.
Mrar is looking to break free of the clinch but Franco has double underhooks.
Franco lands with a left to the head.
Franco can't find room to land a body shot as Mrar controls the action.
Mrar is trying to force a seperation but Franco has the dominant position.
Mrar prevents a body shot from Franco.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Franco. #BC#
Mrar breaks from the clinch.
Franco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mrar.
Franco doesn't manage to clinch there - Mrar circles away.
Mrar misses with a few strikes there.
Despite the aggression on Franco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mrar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yajson Mrar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mrar lands a nice shot to the body.
Mrar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Franco dodges the punch combination from Mrar.
Franco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mrar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franco is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mrar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mrar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mrar throws a series of strikes that have Franco backpedaling.
Mrar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mrar misses with a double jab.
Mrar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mrar looks to land a combination but Franco avoids it well.
Mrar just misses with a punch to the body.
Franco slips under a jab from Mrar.
A countering left hand to the body from Franco misses.#T1##CL2#
Franco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mrar, pushing him back against the cage.
Mrar blocks the elbow strike.
Franco throws an elbow but it misses.
Franco scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Mrar manages to break the clinch.
Franco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Mrar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Franco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Franco there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mrar blocks an uppercut.
Franco throws a head punch that misses.
Franco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Franco misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Mrar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mrar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franco can do to turn this around?
Franco is struggling to control the position.
Franco throws a head punch that misses.
Mrar blocking some punches.
Mrar wants to break free but Franco has control.
The referee calls for Mrar to work.
Mrar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mrar blocking some punches.
Franco throws a head punch that misses.
Franco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mrar blocks it with crossed arms.
Franco throws an elbow but it misses.
Franco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franco lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Mrar blocking some punches.
Mrar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franco stalling in the clinch but Mrar improves position.
Mrar blocking some punches.
Franco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Franco pushes off an throws an elbow but Mrar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Franco misses with an elbow strike.
Franco misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mrar.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pedro Franco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mrar blocks the elbow strike.
Franco is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Mrar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco tries to clinch up but Mrar circles away and keeps his distance.
Franco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4#
Mrar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mrar connects with a crisp jab.
Yajson Mrar is winning the standup battle so far.
Mrar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mrar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mrar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Franco tries to clinch up but Mrar circles away and keeps his distance.
Mrar swings for the body but Franco moves out of range.
Mrar throws a right and a left that Franco avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mrar looks to land a combination but Franco avoids it well.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Mrar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Franco dodges the punch combination from Mrar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yajson Mrar 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mrar throws a nice looking combination but Franco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mrar throws a series of punches but Franco avoids them all with ease.
Franco lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Franco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Franco wants to clinch.
Franco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Franco avoids the body shot from Mrar.
Franco tries to clinch up
and Mrar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mrar scores with the left hand. Franco knows he should have avoided that one.
Mrar misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1##CL2#
Franco clinches with his opponent.
Franco misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Franco throws an elbow but misses.
Mrar dodges an elbow strike from Franco.
Franco throws an elbow that misses.
Mrar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Franco has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Franco.
Franco swings wildly with an uppercut but Mrar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franco misses with a body punch.
Franco connects with a knee to the head.
Mrar prevents a body shot from Franco.
Mrar takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franco. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land.
Franco misses with a punch on the inside.
Franco working aggressively here.
#BC#
Mrar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Franco is looking to clinch.
Mrar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franco manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Franco rushes Mrar and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco has a couple of punches blocked by Mrar.
Mrar dodges an elbow strike from Franco.
Mrar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Franco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Franco throws a head punch that misses.
Franco prevents Mrar from breaking the clinch.
Mrar wants to get back to striking at distance but Franco won't allow it.
#T3#
Franco throws a head punch that misses.
Franco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mrar is trying to break the clinch but Franco is controlling him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Franco throws an elbow but misses.
Franco misses with some punches.
Franco throws a punch but it's blocked by Mrar.
Pedro Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mrar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Franco tries to stall but Mrar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mrar.
Franco has a couple of punches blocked by Mrar.
Mrar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Franco.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land. #T4##BC#
Mrar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Franco forces Mrar back against the cage and clinches.
Mrar blocks an elbow strike from Franco.
Franco scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Mrar breaks the clinch.
Franco wants to clinch up but Mrar keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Mrar does it's job there.
Mrar lands with a nice combination. Franco backs away looking to recover.
Yajson Mrar 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.
Mrar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franco tries to clinch up
and Mrar counters with a stiff right hand.
Franco throws a body shot but no joy.
Mrar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Franco slips a jab and a cross from Mrar.
Mrar cracks Franco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pedro Franco.
I think Mrar 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yajson Mrar!
An out of breath Yajson Mrar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
ABW 96 De Lange - Galute
Date: Jan 09, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Franco clinches up against the cage.
Franco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Franco wants to stall.
Franco throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Franco throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Cambridge breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Franco as Cambridge shoots in.
Cambridge closes the distance and clinches up with Franco, looking for a takedown. Cambridge pushes Franco against the cage but Franco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Franco was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Franco closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Cambridge manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Franco wants to stand but Cambridge is controlling his posture from full guard.
Franco throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco stands up over Cambridge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Franco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Franco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Franco throwing strikes from guard but Cambridge blocks nicely.
Cambridge controls Franco momentarily but Franco frees himself.
Franco prevents Cambridge from getting back to his feet.
Franco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Franco throwing strikes from guard but Cambridge blocks nicely.
Franco throwing strikes but missing.
Franco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cambridge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Franco has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cambridge is trying to keep Franco in close.
Franco 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.
Franco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Franco preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Franco postures up in Cambridge's guard and throws a big left but Cambridge blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cambridge can do anything to dispel that myth.
Franco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cambridge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Franco preventing the sweep.
Franco cracks Cambridge with a solid left hand.
Franco is looking to work some ground and pound but Cambridge has wrist control.
Franco won't allow Cambridge to sweep him here.
Franco lands a couple of elbows.
Franco landing with the ground and pound.
Cambridge wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Cambridge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franco.
Franco preventing the sweep.
Franco with a nice head shot there.
Franco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Franco stopping the sweep attempt from Cambridge.
Cambridge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cambridge trying to control the position.
Franco throws a big right hand that misses.
Franco wants to control from the top but Cambridge keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cambridge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Franco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Franco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Franco is in close to Cambridge's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Franco wants to control from the top but Cambridge keeps moving.
Franco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cambridge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Franco preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Franco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cambridge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Franco has managed to get both his arms back between Cambridge's legs - danger averted.
Franco landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Franco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cambridge throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cambridge tries for a takedown but Franco circles away easily#CL#
and Franco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Franco.
Franco can't find room to land a body shot as Cambridge controls the action.
Franco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Cambridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Franco moves into the clinch.
Franco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cambridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cambridge takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Quinn Cambridge has been cut.
Cambridge blocks a body shot from Franco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Cambridge to work.
Franco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Franco lands an elbow inside that Cambridge shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Franco throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Cambridge has picked Franco up - he's going for a ride! Cambridge dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Franco manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cambridge keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
A short right from Franco.
Franco lands an elbow inside.
Franco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cambridge.
Cambridge blocks a body shot from Franco. #TD2#
Cambridge jumps guard and drags Franco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cambridge controls Franco momentarily but Franco frees himself.
Pedro Franco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cambridge's head.
Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Cambridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Franco wants to control from the top but Cambridge keeps moving.
Franco scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Franco lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Cambridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franco is working Cambridge over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cambridge doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Franco throws a big elbow that misses.
Cambridge trying to control the position.
Franco is looking to work some ground and pound but Cambridge has wrist control.
Cambridge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cambridge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franco.
Franco is in close to Cambridge's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Franco landing with the ground and pound.
Franco scoring with some ground and pound.
Franco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cambridge trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Franco landing with the ground and pound.
Franco stands up over Cambridge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cambridge can do to turn this around?
Franco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cambridge working a defensive guard here.
Franco landing some decent shots from guard.
Cambridge keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully. #T4#
Franco throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Franco stands up and waves to Cambridge to follow him.
Franco tries to clinch there but Cambridge circles away.
Cambridge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cambridge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Cambridge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cambridge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Franco wants to clinch.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Cambridge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cambridge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franco circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Franco dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quinn Cambridge's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Franco closes the distance and clinches.
Franco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Franco trying to stall but Cambridge improves his position.
Cambridge blocks an uppercut.
Franco lands a nice uppercut.
Cambridge is pushing Franco up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice elbow from Franco.
Franco lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Quinn Cambridge's cut even more.
Franco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Franco working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Cambridge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cambridge moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cambridge fails to land the takedown.
Franco is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cambridge.#T1##CL2#
Cambridge clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franco.
Nice body punch from Franco - that landed with a thud.
Franco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cambridge's elbow.
Franco misses with some punches.
Franco with a knee to the head.
Franco lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Franco throws an elbow but misses.
Franco is trying to maintain a safe position but Cambridge gets an underhook and turns Franco into the cage.
Franco misses with an elbow strike.
Franco swings wildly with an uppercut but Cambridge uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Cambridge breaks from the clinch.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cambridge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franco tries to clinch but Cambridge is having none of it. #T2#
Cambridge fails with the takedown.
Franco tries to clinch up but Cambridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Cambridge is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Franco tries to clinch but Cambridge is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cambridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cambridge swats away the attempt to clinch by Franco.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Cambridge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franco doesn't manage to clinch there - Cambridge circles away.
#CL#
Franco clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Cambridge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Franco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Franco seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Cambridge is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Pedro Franco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cambridge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Franco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pedro Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinn Cambridge.
Franco misses with a punch on the inside.
Cambridge is trying to push Franco away but Franco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cambridge wants to break free but Franco has control.
Franco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Franco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cambridge's brow. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cambridge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Franco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Franco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cambridge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Franco clinches with his opponent.
Franco has Cambridge pressed against the cage, preventing Cambridge from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Franco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cambridge wants to get back to striking at distance but Franco won't allow it.
Cambridge is pushing Franco up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cambridge tries to break the clinch but Franco is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Franco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Franco, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Franco!
Pedro Franco very nearly forgot to thank King of Clothes amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
ABW 88 Tektas - O'Byrne
Date: Dec 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franco was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Ramirez swats away the attempt to clinch by Franco.
Ramirez stuns Franco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Franco tries to clinch but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Franco defends well and Ramirez ends up having to push Franco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ramirez lands a nice hook to Franco's body. Franco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Franco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside.
Franco tries to clinch there but Ramirez circles away.
#CL2#
Ramirez closes the distance and pushes Franco back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ramirez blocking some punches.
Franco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franco swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franco misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Franco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Franco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Pedro Franco has been cut.
Franco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliver Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramirez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramirez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Ramirez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Franco did well to prevent Ramirez getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco pushes Ramirez off looking to stand but Ramirez dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Franco has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ramirez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Franco is just riding it out for now. Ramirez eventually gives up the hold.
Franco wants to get back to his feet.#T2##SUB2#
Ramirez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura but Franco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ramirez to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Ramirez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Franco tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ramirez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oliver Ramirez!
Oliver Ramirez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 81
Date: Nov 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Franco shows good takedown defense.
Franco is looking to counter the offense by Ramirez and move into the clinch.
Franco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ramirez or perhaps it was just good defense by Franco, which made it look bad.
Pedro Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Ramirez.#CL#
Franco rushes Ramirez and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Franco - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Franco can't find room to land a body shot as Ramirez controls the action.
Franco looking to throw knees to the head but Ramirez is blocking nicely.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco trying to control the position but instead, Ramirez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Franco into the cage.
Franco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Franco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Franco taking a breather.
Franco taking a breather.
Franco seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Ramirez is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Franco has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
Ramirez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franco throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Franco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ramirez blocks it with crossed arms.
Franco tries to land a knee to the head but Ramirez blocks with his arms.
Franco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Franco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ramirez's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Franco throws an elbow but misses.
Franco misses with an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Franco.
Franco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Franco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Franco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Ramirez takes an elbow to the temple.
Franco is trying to stall.
Franco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Franco is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Franco pushes off an throws an elbow but Ramirez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ramirez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Franco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Franco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franco is looking to control Ramirez's arms but Ramirez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Franco has his back to the cage.
Franco misses with an elbow over the top.
Franco scores with a shoulder strike.
Franco misses with a knee strike.
Franco misses with a knee strike.
Franco misses with some punches.
#T3#
Franco lands with a right to the head.
Franco misses with an elbow over the top.
Franco tries to land a knee to the head but Ramirez blocks with his arms.
Franco stalling in the clinch but Ramirez improves position.
Franco misses with an elbow strike.
Franco working aggressively here.
Franco stalling against the cage.
A knee to the head by Franco.
Franco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Franco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Franco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramirez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Franco misses with some punches.
Ramirez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ramirez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Franco is defending well.#T4#
Ramirez wants a takedown.
Ramirez blocks an elbow strike from Franco.
Franco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Franco is stalling here.
Franco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramirez's elbow.
Franco stalling the fight.
Franco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramirez tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franco.
Franco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez blocking some punches.
Franco misses with a body punch.
Ramirez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Franco dominated that round.
That's time! Franco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ramirez fails with the takedown.
Franco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Franco tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ramirez manages to circle out of the way.
Ramirez shoots in but Franco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pedro Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Ramirez.
Ramirez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown. Franco tries to sprawl out of it but Ramirez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Franco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Franco seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown but Franco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramirez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt - Franco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Franco tries to clinch there but Ramirez circles away.
Ramirez with the counter takedown but Franco avoids it easily.#T1#
Ramirez fails with the takedown.
Franco tries to clinch up but Ramirez circles away and keeps his distance.
Pedro Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franco but Franco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franco is looking to counter the offense by Ramirez and move into the clinch.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Franco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Franco gets to his feet. Ramirez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Franco drives through and clinches with Ramirez against the cage.
Franco misses with a punch on the inside.
Franco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Franco slows down the pace here.
Ramirez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Ramirez wants a takedown but no success here.
Ramirez blocks the elbow strike.
Franco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ramirez is looking for a takedown.
Franco has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franco.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco trying to stall but Ramirez improves his position.
Franco misses with an elbow over the top.
Ramirez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Franco is defending well.
Franco misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Franco tries a knee to the head but Ramirez blocks it.
Franco is struggling to control the position.
Ramirez wants to take the fight to the mat but Franco manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Franco throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Franco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Franco misses with an elbow over the top.
Franco working aggressively here.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
Ramirez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Franco after a bit of a struggle.
Franco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franco misses with an elbow over the top.
Franco misses with an elbow strike.
#T4#
Franco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Franco tries to stall but Ramirez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramirez.
Franco tries to land a knee to the head but Ramirez blocks with his arms.
Franco is pressed up against the cage. Ramirez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Franco down to the mat. Franco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt
and Franco counters with a two punch combo.
Franco is looking to clinch.
Franco moves in looking to clinch but Ramirez pushes him off.
Ramirez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramirez doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Franco counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Franco dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramirez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Franco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramirez somewhat.
Ramirez dives in and grabs Franco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Franco pushes down on Ramirez's head and hops out.
Pedro Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Ramirez.
Ramirez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franco circles away.
Ramirez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franco pinned against the cage. Franco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez dives in and grabs Franco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Franco pushes down on Ramirez's head and hops out.
Ramirez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ramirez shoots for a takedown but Franco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Franco rushes Ramirez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Franco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Franco lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Franco is pressed up against the cage. Ramirez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Franco down to the mat. Franco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramirez can do to turn this around?#CL#
Franco clinches with his opponent.
Ramirez blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Franco.
Franco tries a knee to the head but Ramirez blocks it.
Franco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Franco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ramirez's brow.
Ramirez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Franco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Franco is pressed up against the cage. Ramirez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Franco down to the mat. Franco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ramirez dives in for a single leg takedown but Franco sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Franco clinches.
Franco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Ramirez is trying to drag Franco to the mat but Franco just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Franco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Franco leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Franco.
#TD2#
Franco is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ramirez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Franco to the mat. Franco regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez prevents Franco from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Franco has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ramirez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Franco throws an elbow that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franco. #T3#
Franco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franco misses with an elbow over the top.
Pedro Franco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ramirez dodges an elbow strike from Franco.
Franco misses with some punches.
Franco misses with a knee to the head.
Pedro Franco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Franco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Franco swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice elbow from Franco.
Ramirez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Franco after a bit of a struggle.
Ramirez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Franco pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramirez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramirez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Ramirez gets a takedown into half guard.
Oliver Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Franco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Franco 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Franco!
Pedro Franco made sure to mention his sponsor, King of Clothes in his post fight interview.
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Event:
ABW 72 Scrotum - Uesugi
Date: Oct 17, 2017 |
#R1#
A left lands for Verygood.
Franco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Franco moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Verygood misses the target.
Verygood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Franco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Verygood.#CL#
Franco has managed to clinch.
Verygood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Verygood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Verygood lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Verygood breaks from the clinch.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Verygood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Verygood lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circling - Verygood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Verygood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Franco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco is looking to clinch.
Verygood scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Franco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Franco takes one on the button.
Franco slips a jab from Verygood.
Verygood throws a jab but it's blocked by Franco.
Verygood throws a shot from downtown. Franco moves away and avoids it.
Franco tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Verygood manages to circle out of the way.
Verygood misses with a wild body shot.
Verygood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Verygood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Verygood tries to get set, Franco tries to push him back and clinch up but Verygood manages to avoid the attempt.
Verygood misses the shot to the body.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Verygood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franco moves out of range of the body kick from Verygood.
Verygood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Verygood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franco moves away.
Verygood misses with a looping right.#T2#
Franco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Franco tries to clinch but Verygood moves out of range.
Franco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verygood.
Verygood misses with a looping right.
Franco tries to counter by clinching up but Verygood breaks away and moves out of range.
Franco tries to clinch up but Verygood circles away and keeps his distance.
Franco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Franco needs to keep his hands up - Verygood had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verygood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franco was well out of range. Poor timing from Verygood.
Franco is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Verygood.
Franco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Verygood.
Franco staying out of range there.
Verygood misses with a straight right.
Verygood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franco was well out of range. Poor timing from Verygood.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Verygood throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Franco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Franco.
Verygood pushes Franco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Franco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Verygood - that landed with a thud.
Franco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Franco misses with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Verygood.
Verygood pressing his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Verygood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Verygood scores with a hook to the body.
Verygood cracks Franco with a nice body shot.
Franco throws a head punch that misses.
Verygood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Franco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Verygood.
Good body shot from Verygood.
A short right from Verygood on the inside.
Franco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco lands with a light punch inside.
Franco tries to land a knee to the head but Verygood blocks with his arms.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Verygood lands a shot to the body.
Verygood presses Franco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Verygood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Verygood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Verygood lands an uppercut.
Franco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Verygood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Verygood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Verygood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Francos head.
Verygood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Verygood scores with a shoulder strike.
Verygood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Franco landing knees to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Franco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Verygood's brow.
Verygood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Verygood lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Verygood breaks from the clinch.
Franco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verygood scores with the left hand. Franco knows he should have avoided that one.
Franco moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Franco gets tackled into the cage by Verygood. Verygood maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Verygood dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Franco wants to clinch.
Verygood throws an overhand right that lands on Franco's shoulder, as Franco tries to avoid the shot.
Verygood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Franco closes the distance and pushes Verygood back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Verygood as the two fighters clinch.
Verygood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
A short right from Verygood.
Verygood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Franco trying to control the position but instead, Verygood has worked for underhooks and has pushed Franco into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verygood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Verygood blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Verygood to work.
A right hook to the body lands for Verygood.
Verygood blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Verygood works on Franco's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Verygood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Verygood misses with a hook.
Franco tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Verygood manages to circle out of the way.
Franco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Verygood lands with a straight right. Franco didn't see that one coming.
Verygood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Franco is looking to clinch but Verygood is avoiding it.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Verygood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Verygood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kurt Verygood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Verygood lands an overhand right.
Verygood cracks Franco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Verygood with a jab.
Verygood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Franco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Verygood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franco manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verygood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franco.
Franco wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Verygood jabs Franco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Verygood throws a hook but Franco avoids it easily.
Kurt Verygood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verygood connects with a body shot.
Verygood lands a two punch combo.
Jab by Verygood.
Verygood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Franco on the side of the head.
Verygood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Franco on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Verygood, as that shot connected.
Verygood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Franco at a distance.
Verygood misses with a looping left.
Pedro Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Verygood misses with a wild body shot.
Franco is looking to counter the offense by Verygood and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verygood. Franco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Franco tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Verygood manages to circle out of the way.
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Verygood jabs Franco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Verygood throws a looping overhand right but Franco ducks down to avoid it.
Verygood throws a hook but Franco blocks it.
Verygood thuds a left hand into Franco's body.
Verygood catches Franco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good exchange - Verygood coming out on top.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Franco ducks under a wild hook from Verygood.
Franco changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Verygood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Franco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Verygood is looking to land body kicks.
Verygood swings for the body but Franco moves out of range.
Franco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verygood.
#T4#
Franco ducks right into an uppercut from Verygood.
Verygood jabs Franco right on the nose. Franco blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Verygood gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Verygood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Francos head.
Verygood lands with a light punch inside.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franco letting Verygood take a breather here.
Verygood presses Franco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Verygood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Verygood.
Verygood lands a shot to the body.
Franco misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurt Verygood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A right hook to the body lands for Verygood.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Verygood lands a right hand.
Verygood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
A hook to the body from Verygood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Verygood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Franco walks into a stiff left hand from Verygood.
Verygood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Verygood looks to land a left hand but Franco moved out of range nicely.
Franco is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Verygood.
Verygood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Franco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Verygood counters with a left to the body.
Verygood takes a swing at Franco's ribcage but misses.
Franco seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Verygood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Verygood. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Verygood. That snapped Franco's head back.
Franco takes one to the chin there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verygood.
Franco is looking to clinch.
Verygood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Franco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Verygood.
Franco moves out of range as Verygood strikes.
Franco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Franco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2#
Verygood gets a clinch.
Verygood presses Franco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Verygood cracks Franco with a nice body shot.
Verygood scores with a shot to the side of Franco's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Franco struggles to land a body shot inside as Verygood controls his hands.
Verygood is working Franco over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franco.
Verygood gets through Franco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Verygood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Franco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Verygood has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Verygood lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco takes a shot to the head.
Kurt Verygood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##BC2#
Verygood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verygood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Verygood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franco moves away.
Franco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A leg kick checked by Franco.
Franco looks to clinch
and Franco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Verygood scores with a kick to the body.
Franco tries to clinch up but Verygood circles away and keeps his distance.
Verygood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Franco slips a straight right by Verygood.
Franco is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Verygood.
Franco slips a jab and a cross from Verygood.
Franco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Franco tries to clinch there but Verygood circles away.
Franco wants to clinch up but Verygood keeps it at a distance.
Verygood lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Verygood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Verygood lands a body shot.
Franco tries to clinch but Verygood is having none of it.
Verygood cracks Franco with an open hand slap.
Verygood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franco manages to avoid it.
Pedro Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice straight punches there by Verygood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Verygood.
Verygood with a jab.
Verygood lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Franco avoids the body shot from Verygood.
Verygood lands with a straight right. Franco didn't see that one coming.
Verygood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Verygood keeps the fight on the outside.
Franco doesn't manage to clinch there - Verygood circles away.
#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Verygood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Verygood cracks a nice hook into Franco's ribs.
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!
Franco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Verygood connects with a body shot that sends Franco's belly button to the back.
Sloppy strikes from Verygood. Those never looked like landing.
Franco wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Verygood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Verygood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Franco's head backwards.
Franco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Verygood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verygood lands a head shot.
Franco is looking to clinch.
Franco tries to move into range but Verygood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Verygood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verygood has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Verygood!
A very excited looking Kurt Verygood made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
ABW 65 Swift Jr - Douglas
Date: Sep 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Franco looks to clinch #TD2#
so Gump counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Franco is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gump presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gump changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Franco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Franco blocks a jab.#CL#
Franco has managed to clinch.
Franco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gump tries to break the clinch but Franco is controlling the position.
Franco keeps control of Gump as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Franco displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gump up against the cage.
Franco misses with a knee strike.
#T1#
Franco lands with a left to the head.
Franco misses with an elbow over the top.
Gump avoids a wild elbow strike from Franco.
Franco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land.
Gump looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franco lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Forest Gump has been cut.
Franco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Franco misses with a knee strike.
Franco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gump avoids it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Franco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Franco lands with a left to the head.
Gump blocking some punches.
#T2#
A short uppercut from Franco.
Gump has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Franco after a bit of a struggle.
Franco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco effectively controlling the action here.
Franco throws a punch but it's blocked by Gump.
Franco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Franco.
Franco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gump backwards.
Franco scores with a shot to the side of Gump's head.
Franco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Franco throws a head punch that misses.
Gump dodges an elbow strike from Franco.
Franco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gump wants to get back to striking at distance but Franco won't allow it.
#T3#
Franco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Franco lands an elbow inside.
Franco throws a head punch that misses.
Gump drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pedro Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forest Gump.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land.
Gump is looking for a takedown.
Franco lands an elbow inside that Gump shrugs off.
Franco lands a knee to the head.
Franco stops a takedown attempt from Gump.
Franco holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Franco stalling against the cage.
#T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Franco.
Gump blocks an elbow strike.
Gump blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Franco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gump lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Franco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Forest Gump's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco tries to throw a body punch but Gump avoids it by throwing Franco back against the cage.
Franco gets through Gump's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gump blocks an elbow strike from Franco.
Gump tries to score a body lock takedown but Franco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Franco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Franco pressing his opponent against the cage.
Franco lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Franco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Forest Gump's cut.
That's time! Franco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Franco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franco misses with a punch on the inside.
Franco has Gump pressed against the cage.
Franco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Franco can't find room to land a body shot as Gump controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Franco.
Franco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Gump has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Franco clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Gump is looking for a rear naked choke here but Franco reverses the position brilliantly into Gump's guard!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Gump is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Franco defends well.#T1##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gump looking for a guillotine here but Franco defends easily.
#SUB2#
Gump working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Franco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Franco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Gump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Franco is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gump is looking for a triangle but Franco pushes his legs off easily.
Gump is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Franco keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Franco tries to roll over but Gump keeps him under control.
Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gump can do to turn this around?
Gump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franco keeps working. #SUB2#
Gump is working for a kimura but Franco is defending it quite comfortably.
Franco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Franco.
Franco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Franco keeping moving, preventing Gump from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Franco is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Gump has his feet on Franco's thighs here. He's pushed Franco off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Franco screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Forest Gump!
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Event:
ABW 56 Vasara - Swift Jr
Date: Aug 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Nemirov circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Nemirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nemirov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Franco tries to clinch there but Nemirov circles away.
Franco wants to clinch up but Nemirov keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nemirov! But no joy.#CL#
Franco drives through and clinches with Nemirov against the cage.
Franco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nemirov lands with a light punch inside.
Franco tries to land a knee to the head but Nemirov blocks with his arms.
A short right from Nemirov on the inside.
Franco lands a shot to the body.
Nemirov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Franco scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemirov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franco blocking some punches.
Franco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Franco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nemirov blocks an elbow strike.
Franco lands an elbow that stopped Nemirov in his tracks for a moment.
Franco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nemirov blocks an elbow strike from Franco.
#T1#
Franco lands a nice knee to the body.
Nemirov looks winded!
Franco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Franco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Franco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nemirov backwards.
Franco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Franco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nemirov backwards.
Franco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Franco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Franco throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Franco.
Franco connects with a knee to the head.
Franco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Franco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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!
Franco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Franco is looking to control Nemirov's arms but Nemirov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Franco has his back to the cage.
Franco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Franco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Franco.
Nemirov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nemirov takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Franco with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Nemirov is rocked!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Franco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nemirov's brow.
Nemirov is still on wobbly legs! Can Franco finish him?
Franco pushes off an throws an elbow but Nemirov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Franco lands an elbow just above Nemirov 's eye.
Franco working the clinch nicely. Nemirov is working for position but Franco cracks him with a big knee to the head! Nemirov crumples up against the cage and Franco lands two more shots before the ref can save Nemirov! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Pedro Franco!
Pedro Franco very nearly forgot to thank King of Clothes amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
ABW 46 Shingen - Steve
Date: Jul 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Franco avoids the head kick by Belediyev.
#CL2#
Belediyev closes the distance and clinches.
Belediyev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Franco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Franco.
Belediyev dodges an elbow strike from Franco.
Belediyev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Franco to keep the fight standing.
Belediyev blocks the elbow strike.
Franco lands a nice elbow.
Franco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Franco lands a nice uppercut.
Belediyev tries to land knees in the clinch but Franco avoids the damage to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Franco gets through Belediyev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Franco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Belediyev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
Franco gets to his feet. Belediyev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1##CL2#
Franco gets tackled into the cage by Belediyev. Belediyev maintains the clinch.
Franco misses with some punches.
Belediyev tries to land a knee to the head but Franco blocks with his arms.
Belediyev is trying to push Franco away but Franco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Belediyev trying to land knees to the body.
#KD#
Franco has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Belediyev goes down! Franco dives on top of him - Belediyev manages to get guard.
#ROC#
Belediyev is rocked!#SU#
Franco gets to his feet. Belediyev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Belediyev is still on wobbly legs! Can Franco finish him?#CL#
Belediyev tries to keep at a distance but Franco has taken the fight into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Belediyev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belediyev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Franco smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Franco closes the distance and pushes Belediyev back into the cage.
Franco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Belediyev seems to have recovered his senses.
Belediyev stalling in the clinch but Franco improves position.
Franco stalls.
Franco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Belediyev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Franco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pedro Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Belediyev.
Franco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franco tries to counter with a takedown but Belediyev is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Belediyev tries a head kick but it misses.
Franco slaps away a takedown attempt from Belediyev, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Franco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franco has Belediyev pushed against the cage.
Franco throws an elbow but it misses.
Belediyev is trying to pull guard but Franco has him pressed against the cage.
Franco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Franco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Franco lands a nice knee to the body.
Belediyev looks winded!
Franco lands an elbow just above Belediyev 's eye.
Franco lands an elbow inside that Belediyev shrugs off.
Belediyev tries to pull guard but Franco holds him up against the cage and eventually Belediyev drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Franco misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Franco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Belediyev's brow.
Belediyev is trying to break the clinch but Franco is controlling him.
Franco connects with a knee to the head.
Belediyev dodges an elbow strike from Franco.
Belediyev is trying to pull guard but Franco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Belediyev working hard to break the clinch.
Franco lands an elbow just above Belediyev 's eye.
Franco misses with an elbow strike.
Franco pressing his opponent against the cage.
Belediyev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Franco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Belediyev's defenses.
Franco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Franco gets underhooks to prevent Belediyev's takedown attempt.
Belediyev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Franco is keeping busy.#T4##TD2#
Belediyev gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Franco manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Belediyev jumps guard and drags Franco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Franco stays in close to Belediyev's body and controls the position. #SU#
Franco stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Belediyev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Franco as he avoids it easily.
A big right from Belediyev misses.
Franco attempts a counter takedown but Belediyev avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Franco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Franco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Franco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franco is pushing Belediyev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Franco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belediyev backwards. #TD2#
Belediyev pulls guard effortlessly.
Franco stays in close to Belediyev's body and controls the position.
Franco is working Belediyev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco chips away with some ground and pound.#SU#
Franco stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Franco moves into range and clinches up with Belediyev.
Belediyev stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Franco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Belediyev.
Franco pushes off an throws an elbow but Belediyev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short left from Franco.
Franco has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Franco gets through Belediyev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Franco lands a left hand.
Franco misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Belediyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belediyev can do to turn this around?
Belediyev looks to land a left hand but Franco moved out of range nicely.
Belediyev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Belediyev moves to clinch but Franco breaks away #TD#
and Franco counters with a nice double leg into side control. Belediyev won't be happy with that.
Franco working the head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belediyev tries to buck Franco off but Franco is having none of it.#T2#
The ground and pound from Franco seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Franco has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SU#
Franco stands up and beckons Belediyev to his feet.
Pedro Franco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belediyev motions for Franco to come forward. Belediyev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Franco clinches up with Belediyev and pushes him back against the cage.
Franco cracks Belediyev with a nice body shot.
Franco throws an elbow that misses.
Franco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Belediyev.
Belediyev is breathing heavily.
Franco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Franco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Belediyev blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Belediyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Franco has closed the distance and engaged Belediyev in a clinch.
Belediyev wants a takedown but no success here.
Franco throws an elbow that misses.
Franco tries to land a knee to the head but Belediyev blocks with his arms.
#T3##BC2#
Belediyev manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Belediyev closes the distance and pushes Franco back into the cage.
Franco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Franco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Belediyev has had enough of the clinch but Franco keeps him there for the moment.
Franco lands with a short shot to the head.
Franco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Belediyev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Franco misses with an elbow over the top.
Franco lands a shoulder strike.
Belediyev jumps guard but Franco stands there with Belediyev around his waist. Belediyev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Belediyev dodges an elbow strike from Franco.
Belediyev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Franco after a bit of a struggle.
Pedro Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Belediyev.
Franco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Franco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Franco'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.#T4#
Franco lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Franco throws an elbow but misses.
Franco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Franco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Belediyev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Franco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Belediyev jumps guard but Franco stands there with Belediyev around his waist. Belediyev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Franco landing knees to the head.
Franco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Franco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pedro Franco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Belediyev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Franco to keep the fight standing.
Belediyev wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Franco dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Belediyev shoots in but no luck this time.
Franco attempts a counter takedown but Belediyev avoids it well and moves away.
Belediyev has a takedown stuffed.
Pedro Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franco stuffs the takedown attempt from Belediyev. Belediyev gets slowly back to his feet.
Pedro Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Belediyev.#CL#
Franco clinches with his opponent.
Franco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Belediyev takes an elbow to the temple.
Belediyev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Franco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Belediyev's brow.
Belediyev blocks an elbow strike from Franco.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Franco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Belediyev's brow. #T1#
Franco throws an elbow that misses.
Belediyev is trying to force a seperation but Franco has the dominant position.
Belediyev trying to control the position but instead, Franco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Belediyev into the cage.
Belediyev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Franco lands a nice elbow.
Still in the clinch, Franco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Franco unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Franco scores with a shot to the side of Belediyev's head.
Franco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Belediyev takes an elbow to the temple.
Franco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Belediyev up against the cage.
Franco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Franco lands an elbow inside.
Belediyev blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Franco effectively controlling the action here.
Franco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Belediyev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Franco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Belediyev blocks the elbow strike.
Franco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Franco gets through Belediyev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Franco has Belediyev pressed against the cage. He pushes Belediyev back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Franco throws a beautiful elbow that sends Belediyev crashing to the floor! Franco piles on the pressure with more strikes! Belediyev is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Franco!
Pedro Franco managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, King of Clothes, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
ABW 33 Johnson - Chistov
Date: Jun 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Franco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Franco swats away the attempt to clinch by Hetfield.
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franco paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Hetfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hetfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hetfield blocks the elbow strike.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetfield blocks the elbow strike.
Franco pushes off an throws an elbow but Hetfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hetfield throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco misses with an elbow strike.
Hetfield's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hetfield's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Franco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Franco throws an elbow that misses.
Franco misses with a knee strike.
Franco throws an elbow that misses.
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Franco.
Franco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Franco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1#
Franco tries to land knees in the clinch but Hetfield avoids the damage to the body.
Franco lands a nice elbow.
Franco throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Franco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hetfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Franco is trying to stall.
Our sources have told us that Franco has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hetfield blocks the elbow strike.
Hetfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Hetfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hetfield lands a body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Franco throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Franco throws an elbow but misses.
A knee to the head by Franco.
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Franco.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Franco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hetfield's brow.
Franco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hetfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franco's elbow.
Franco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco misses with a knee strike.
Hetfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Franco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Franco is trying to stall.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Franco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Franco is trying to maintain a safe position but Hetfield gets an underhook and turns Franco into the cage.
Franco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hetfield.
Hetfield lands a left hand.
Franco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Franco lands an elbow that stopped Hetfield in his tracks for a moment.
Hetfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hetfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Franco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hetfield blocks an elbow strike.
Franco'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.
A short right from Hetfield.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Franco throws an elbow but it misses.
Hetfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Franco controls his hands.
Hetfield blocks an elbow strike.
Hetfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Franco lands with a light punch inside.
Franco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hetfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Franco blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hetfield fails to land.
Franco looking to stall.
Hetfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Francos head.
Franco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hetfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hetfield fails to land.
Hetfield blocks an elbow strike.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
Hetfield blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hetfield.
Franco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hetfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hetfield lands with a light punch inside.
Franco blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hetfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Franco misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Hetfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hetfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Franco blocks an uppercut.
Franco tries to land a knee to the head but Hetfield blocks with his arms.
Franco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Franco tries to work over Hetfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Franco.
Hetfield dodges an elbow strike from Franco.
Franco avoiding damage.
Franco blocking some punches.
Hetfield dodges an elbow strike from Franco.
Hetfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Franco.
Hetfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Franco slowing the pace effectively.
Franco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Franco.
Hetfield dodges an elbow strike from Franco.
Hetfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hetfield avoids the elbow strike from Franco, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Franco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hetfield's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hetfield dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hetfield is looking to clinch but Franco is avoiding it.
Franco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hetfield sprawls and moves away.
Hetfield with a hook.
Hetfield tries to clinch but Franco is having none of it.
Hetfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Franco has managed to clinch.
Franco scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like James Hetfield has been cut.
Franco misses with an elbow over the top.
Hetfield blocks an elbow strike.
Hetfield lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hetfield fails to land.
Hetfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hetfield blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hetfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hetfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Franco looking to slow down the pace here.
Hetfield lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hetfield lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Hetfield lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Franco is rocked!
Hetfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Franco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hetfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hetfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hetfield unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Franco! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hetfield is unloading with more strikes now! Franco drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hetfield!
A very excited looking James Hetfield made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
KOC - 9
Date: Mar 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Franco with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Shelby to counter with a crisp jab.
Shelby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Franco circles away quickly and effectively.
Tommy Shelby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shelby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franco closes the distance and clinches up with Shelby, looking for a takedown. Franco pushes Shelby against the cage but Shelby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Franco shoots in and drives through. Shelby sprawls well.
Tommy Shelby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Franco.
Nice straight punches there by Shelby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shelby.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franco is defended easily by Shelby.
A jab lands there for Shelby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby digs a good body shot into Franco's ribs.
Shelby swinging wildly here.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shelby tests Franco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shelby jabs at Franco's body.#T1#
Franco doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Shelby to counter with a crisp jab.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but Shelby shows good takedown defense.
Shelby throws a nice looking combination but Franco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franco shoots in and drives through. Shelby sprawls well.
Franco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shelby defends well and Franco ends up having to push Shelby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Franco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shelby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franco somewhat.
Shelby is looking for a counter combo.
Franco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Franco looks winded!
Franco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Franco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shelby circles away.
Franco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shelby's waist but Shelby gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Franco off to one side.
Shelby throwing a counter right hand but Franco manages to avoid it.
Shelby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Franco's head.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Franco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shelby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shelby gets in close and tags Franco with a short punch that almost sends Franco to the mat! Oh Franco is in big trouble! He turns his back on Shelby, trying to create some distance but Shelby rushes him, striking wildly and Franco goes down! The referee tackles Shelby into the cage to end the fight! Shelby is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Shelby!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Clark shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Franco looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Clark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clark is trying to control. Franco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clark working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Franco is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clark scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Clark there.
Clark drops an elbow to the side of Franco's head.
Franco tries to kick Clark off in order to stand up. Clark Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Franco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clark with the ground and pound but Franco regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Clark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Franco is trying to stand.
#ES2#
Franco has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Clark is on him like a limpet, forcing Franco back against the cage.
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!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Franco drags the fight down to the ground.
Franco has momentary wrist control but Clark slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Franco is looking to stand up but Clark isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark working some strikes from top position.
Clark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clark might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Clark could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Franco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clark landing with the ground and pound.
Clark wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
Clark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Franco's head.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Franco has momentary wrist control but Clark slips an elbow through the middle.
Clark with a nice head shot there.
Clark working some strikes from top position.
Franco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark is in close to Franco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Franco for as long as he can get away with.
Clark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Clark stands up over Franco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clark tries to stand but Franco is controlling from the bottom.
Clark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clark with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Franco's head.
Franco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clark scoring with some ground and pound.
Clark controlling from the top position.
Clark'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.#T4#
Clark landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but Clark is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clark wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
Clark is standing up over Franco. Franco looks to escape but Clark dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark cracks Franco with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Franco seems a little lost for a moment, as Clark dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elisha Clark dominated that round.
That's time! Clark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Franco shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clark manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Clark working a defensive guard here.
Clark pulls Franco in to control the position. #ES#
Clark scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Clark shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Franco is trying to defend but Clark finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Franco is trying to stand up here but Clark is controlling him well.
Clark lands strikes from half guard.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Clark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Franco is trying to stand back up but Clark is controlling him
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clark connects with a nice short shot to Franco's temple. #T1#
Franco is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clark scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clark lands a nice short elbow.
Clark scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Clark there.
Ground and pound from Clark.
Clark is keen to just control but Franco is a slippery customer.
Elisha Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franco has hold of Clark's hands but Clark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Clark lands with a punch from half guard.
Franco wants to get back to his feet.
Clark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clark connects with a nice short shot to Franco's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clark connects with a nice short shot to Franco's temple.
Clark working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Clark is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Franco sees it coming and defends easily.
Franco is looking to get back to is feet but Clark passes into side control.
Clark landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Franco is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Clark is controlling him well.
Clark lands a nice forearm strike.
Clark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franco keeps working.
Clark is really struggling to control Franco but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Clark is putting a hurting on Franco here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Franco tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Clark looking to finish Franco with some ground and pound. This is bad for Franco!
Franco wants to try and get back to his feet.
Clark is landing with some decent strikes but Franco is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Clark lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Franco hang on?
Franco really wants to buck Clark off and get back to his feet.
Clark working Franco over with strikes here.
Franco wants to try and get back to his feet.#T4#
Clark punishing his opponent with strikes.
Franco is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Clark landing strikes from the mount and Franco is in trouble!
Franco trying desperately to get to his feet.
Franco taking shots to the head.
Franco is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Clark is landing with some decent strikes but Franco is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#
Franco is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark won't let Franco get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Franco is still in real trouble! Can Clark finish him?
Clark fails to advance to Franco's back.
Franco is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Clark lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Clark controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elisha Clark 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#
Franco scores with a takedown into Clark's guard.
Franco seems to have recovered his senses.
Clark throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Clark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Franco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Franco is looking to work some ground and pound but Clark has wrist control.
Franco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franco throws a strike but Clark rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Clark landing some decent shots from guard.
Clark working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franco's head.
Franco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clark stands up over Franco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clark throws a big right hand that misses.
Franco wants to stand up but Clark is controlling him.
Clark lands a couple of digs.
Clark scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Clark landing some decent shots from guard.
Franco is looking to stand up but Clark isn't so interested in that idea.
Clark stands up over Franco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clark distracts Franco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franco can do to turn this around?
Clark lands a couple of digs.
Clark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Franco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clark is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Clark gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Clark is looking to control Franco's arms but Franco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Clark has his back to the cage.
Clark missing with knees to the body.
Clark looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Franco gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Clark regains guard.
Clark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pedro Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clark wants to stand up but Franco is controlling him.
Clark working a defensive guard here.
Clark wants to sweep here but Franco controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Clark trying to keep a closed guard but Franco is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Franco scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Clark avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Franco.
Franco working the strikes but Clark uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Franco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clark tries to get to full guard but Franco has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elisha Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clark 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elisha Clark!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Franco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Frederick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Franco looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Franco fails to land the takedown.
Franco fails with the takedown#CL#
and Frederick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hung Frederick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Franco.
Franco fails to pull guard.
Frederick controlling the action here for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Franco as Frederick tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco tries to pull guard but Frederick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Franco tries to pull guard but Frederick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Frederick can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Frederick is trying to maintain a safe position but Franco gets an underhook and turns Frederick into the cage.
Frederick is looking for a takedown.
Franco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frederick walks away with a smile on his face. Franco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frederick tries a head kick but it misses.
Frederick tries to clinch up.#CL#
Frederick moves into the clinch.
Franco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frederick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Frederick pressing his opponent against the cage.
Frederick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Franco tries to pull guard but Frederick holds him up against the cage and eventually Franco drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Frederick tries to score a body lock takedown but Franco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Frederick is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Franco pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Franco tries to pull guard but Frederick won't allow it.
Frederick has Franco pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Franco jumps into guard, dragging Frederick to the mat.
Frederick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franco wants to stand up but Frederick is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Frederick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Frederick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Frederick prevents Franco from getting back to his feet.
Frederick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Frederick is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Frederick'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.
Franco wants to stand up but Frederick is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frederick lands with a shot to the body.
Franco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Frederick throws a big counter combination but Franco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Franco checks a low kick from Frederick.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Frederick drives through and clinches with Franco against the cage.
Franco is trying to pull guard but Frederick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Franco is fighting off a takedown attempt but Frederick is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Franco to the mat. Franco regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Frederick cracks Franco with a solid left hand.
Frederick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Frederick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but Frederick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Frederick is looking to work some ground and pound but Franco has wrist control.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick throwing strikes from guard but Franco blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frederick is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Frederick 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. #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.
Hung Frederick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Franco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frederick looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Franco looks for a takedown but Frederick sprawls well.#CL#
Frederick has closed the distance and engaged Franco in a clinch.
Frederick is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Franco is defending well.#TD#
Frederick jumps guard and drags Franco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Frederick looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco throws a big right hand that misses.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Frederick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick tries to strike from the bottom.
Frederick wants to stand and escape but Franco is having none of it. #T1#
Frederick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Frederick striking off his back but it's not causing Franco any problems. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Hung Frederick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Franco.
Frederick throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Frederick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Franco tries to pull guard but Frederick won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Frederick.
Frederick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Franco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frederick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2#
Frederick trying to control the position but instead, Franco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frederick into the cage.
Franco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Frederick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Franco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frederick looking for a takedown.
Franco is trying to pull guard but Frederick has him pressed against the cage.
Frederick is pushing Franco up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Frederick looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Frederick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Franco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frederick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Franco tries to pull guard but Frederick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Frederick is looking for a takedown.
Frederick tries for a takedown. No joy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Franco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frederick to keep the fight standing.#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.
Knees to the body from Frederick.
Frederick can't get the takedown.
Franco jumps guard but Frederick stands there with Franco around his waist. Franco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frederick swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frederick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franco can do to turn this around?
Franco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Franco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frederick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Franco is pressed up against the cage. Frederick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Franco down to the mat. Franco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Frederick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hung Frederick dominated that second round.
That's time! Frederick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Franco dives in for a single leg takedown but Frederick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frederick tries to clinch but Franco moves out of range.
Frederick connects with a high kick.
Franco tries for a takedown but Frederick circles away easily
and Frederick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Frederick stuffs the takedown.
Hung Frederick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Franco.
A combination from Frederick does no damage.
Frederick throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Frederick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Franco keeps the fight on the outside.
Franco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Frederick counters with an outside leg kick.
Hung Frederick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Frederick cracks a nice hook into Franco's ribs.
Franco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frederick counters with a three punch combo that has Franco backing up. Franco nods at Frederick to acknowledge the strikes.
Franco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frederick.
Hung Frederick is winning the standup battle so far.
Franco takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frederick throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Frederick. #CL2#
Franco moves into range and clinches up with Frederick.
Frederick has Franco pushed against the cage.
Frederick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Franco tries to pull guard but Frederick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Franco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Frederick tries to score a body lock takedown but Franco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Frederick is trying to stall.
Frederick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Franco to keep the fight standing.
Franco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Franco tries to pull guard but Frederick holds him up against the cage and eventually Franco drops back down to his feet.
Frederick is pushing Franco up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Frederick wants to take the fight to the mat but Franco manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3##TD2#
Franco drags the fight down to the ground.
Frederick postures up in Franco's guard and throws a big left but Franco blocks it.
Frederick won't allow Franco to get back to his feet.
Pedro Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Franco looking for a guillotine here but Frederick defends easily.
Franco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Frederick is controlling him. #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.
Frederick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Franco wants to stand but Frederick is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Franco avoids the head kick by Frederick.
A head kick from Frederick lands but Franco takes it in his stride.
Frederick tries to clinch up but Franco circles away and keeps his distance.
Franco tries a quick counter leg kick but Frederick is wise to it.
Frederick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Franco throws a low kick, looking for Frederick's leg but Frederick calmly moves out of range.
Frederick throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frederick fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Franco swats away the attempt to clinch by Frederick.
Franco is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hung Frederick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frederick 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hung Frederick!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Franco gets the takedown into side control.
Franco throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Franco with the ground and pound but Vargas regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Vargas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Franco.
Franco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vargas's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Franco seems to be working for a kimura but Vargas defends the submission attempt.
Franco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Franco.
Franco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Franco throwing shots but Vargas is blocking nicely.
Franco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vargas's head.
Franco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vargas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Franco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vargas punching from the bottom.
Vargas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Franco.
Franco misses with a head shot. Vargas uses the momentum to regain guard.
Franco controlling from the top position.
Franco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Franco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vargas is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Franco shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vargas napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
The ground and pound from Franco seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Franco trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Franco looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vargas is avoiding damage well.
Vargas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Franco. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Franco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
An elbow from Franco crashes against the mat.
#T3#
Franco creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vargas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vargas parries the strikes from Franco easily there. Franco is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vargas to escape.
Franco tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vargas taking punishment in the form of punches.
Franco controls the position from side control.
Vargas parries the strikes from Franco easily there. Franco is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vargas to escape.
Franco postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Franco is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vargas's shoulder. That is not cool.
Franco working the ground and pound but Vargas is defending the strikes.
Vargas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Franco. #T4#
Franco throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Franco fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Franco shoots in and bounces Vargas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vargas really is a fat lump.
Vargas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Franco throwing strikes from guard but Vargas blocks nicely.
Franco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Franco dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Franco gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Franco has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vargas uses from the top position.
Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franco wants to stand but Vargas is controlling the position. #ES2#
Franco pushes Vargas off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Franco shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Franco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Franco throwing shots but Vargas is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Franco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Vargas is looking to control Franco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vargas avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Franco trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Vargas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Franco with the ground and pound but Vargas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vargas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Franco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Franco throws an elbow that misses. Vargas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Franco's guard. Nice move by Vargas!#REVR##T2#
Franco wants to stand and escape but Vargas is having none of it. #ES2#
Franco uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Franco fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vargas to the ground. Franco is now in Vargas's guard.
Franco throwing strikes from guard but Vargas blocks nicely.
Franco throwing strikes from guard but Vargas blocks nicely.
Franco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vargas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pedro Franco has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Franco wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Franco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vargas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Franco closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Franco is working for a submission of some sort.
Franco is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Franco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vargas keeps working. #T4#
Vargas is trying to control but can't.
Franco throwing shots but Vargas is blocking nicely.
Vargas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Franco.
Franco throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Franco manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vargas on his heels. He'll look to pass Vargas's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Franco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Franco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vargas was covering up waiting for the punch and Franco finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vargas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vargas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vargas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Franco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Franco gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Franco drives through with a takedown into guard.
Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Franco throws a strike but Vargas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Vargas postures up in Franco's guard and throws a big left but Franco blocks it.
Vargas throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Franco uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Franco rushes Vargas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Franco successfully pulls guard.
#ES2#
Franco scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Franco.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco tries to score with some ground and pound. Vargas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Franco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vargas, who protects the arm well.
Franco is trying to ground and pound but Vargas uses the momentary lack of control by Franco to regain half guard.
Franco seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vargas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Franco. #T3#
Franco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vargas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Franco.
Vargas wants to improve his position but Franco is controlling well.
Franco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pedro Franco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Franco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Franco has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Franco thows a huge punch but Vargas dodges it nicely.
Franco not doing much here.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Franco shoots in and gets a takedown into Vargas's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Leif Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Franco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Franco has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Franco!
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