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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Franco takes one on the button.#CL2#
Franco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Franco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kok is defending well for now.
Franco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Franco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Franco is trying to pull guard but Kok turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kok scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kok.
Franco wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Kok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kok lands a glancing blow to the side of Franco's head.#CL2#
Franco has Kok up against the cage in a clinch.
Kok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kok gets through Franco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Franco as the two fighters clinch.
Franco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kok to keep the fight standing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Franco 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.
Chew Kok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezio Franco.
Franco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kok is defending well.
Kok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Franco wants a takedown but no success here.
Franco struggles to land a body shot inside as Kok controls his hands.
Kok lands a hook to the side of the head.
Franco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Kok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Franco is rocked!
Franco tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kok stops a takedown attempt from Franco.
Kok scores with a shoulder strike.
Franco is still on wobbly legs! Can Kok finish him?
Kok throws a punch but it's blocked by Franco.
Kok swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kok slowing the pace effectively.
Franco is trying to maintain a safe position but Kok gets an underhook and turns Franco into the cage.
Kok takes an elbow to the temple.
Kok works on Franco's body with a couple of short punches.
Franco looks winded!
Kok swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kok misses with some punches.
#BC#
Kok manages to break the clinch.
Franco seems to have recovered his senses.
Franco is looking to clinch but Kok is avoiding it.
Franco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franco.
Good shot there by Kok.
and Kok counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Franco! He's just covering up as Kok starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chew Kok!
Chew Kok took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Sam witcher i just made you my bitch....
FUCK EFA!!!! SHIT PAY FROM A SHIT ORG CAN'T BE HAPPIER TO LEAVE THIS SHITHOLE!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Kelly feints and then cracks Franco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Franco down.
Donk. Kelly catches Franco right on the button with a cross.
No luck for Franco with that takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Franco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Franco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Franco tries to clinch
and Kelly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Franco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jack Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezio Franco.
Kelly feints and then cracks Franco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Franco down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Kelly has knocked Franco down with a huge combo! Kelly steps away and waves a wobbly Franco back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Franco is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly throws an overhand right that has Franco reeling! Kelly follows up with more punches and Franco is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Kelly!
After winning the bout, Jack Kelly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
ABW 182 Turner - Monkey
Date: Dec 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Dignam leaves Franco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Franco misses with a takedown
and Dignam counters with a nice body shot.
Dignam bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dignam throws the left hand but Franco avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Dignam coming out on top.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franco is defended easily by Dignam.
Sergeant Dignam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezio Franco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dignam circles away.
Franco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dignam.#T1#
Jab by Dignam.
Franco 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.
Nice uppercut there from Dignam.
Franco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dignam counters with a stiff right hand.
Franco closes the distance but Dignam moves to the side
and Franco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Dignam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dignam throws a big shot that misses.
Franco moves to clinch but Dignam breaks away
letting Dignam counter with a right hand.
Dignam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dignam catches Franco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Franco with a poor takedown
and Dignam counters with a straight right hand.
Franco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dignam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Franco is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dignam cracks Franco with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Franco falls to his knees and Dignam doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergeant Dignam!
Sergeant Dignam tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
ABW 172 Bhullar - Potter
Date: Nov 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Carsara cracks a nice hook into Franco's ribs.#CL2#
Franco moves into range and clinches up with Carsara.
Carsara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Franco keeps control of Carsara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carsara working hard to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Franco. #TD2#
Franco jumps guard.
Carsara wants to stand but Franco has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Franco doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Franco has a closed guard, preventing Carsara from standing up.
Franco striking from his own guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carsara's guard. #REVB#
Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Carsara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Carsara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Franco working his ground and pound in the gym.
Franco pushing down on Carsara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carsara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franco on the ground.#T1#
Carsara looks like he's trying to stand up.
Carsara is not content to let Franco control the position.
Carsara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carsara tries to get out of the position.
Franco prevents Carsara from standing back up.
Franco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Franco trying to control the action but Carsara is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco works his way into side control.
Carsara takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Franco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carsara keeps working.
The strikes coming from Franco are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
Carsara wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Franco takes a little break here. Carsara wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Franco trying to control the action but Carsara is working from the bottom.
Franco scores with a couple of short elbows.
Carsara is pushing Franco's head away, looking to escape. Franco manages to hold on to the position though.
Check out the look on Franco's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Carsara is trying to get back to his feet.
Franco throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Carsara is not content to let Franco control the position.
Franco tries to score with some ground and pound. Carsara controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Franco throws an elbow but Carsara slips to the side and avoids it well.
Carsara is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Grind Time [ *Double Elite Coaches], so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Franco is looking to take a break and control but Carsara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Carsara parries the strikes from Franco easily there. Franco is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Carsara to escape.
Franco in side control, throwing shots but Carsara defends.
Franco landing strikes.
Carsara is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Franco is working Carsara over with some ground and pound from side control.
Carsara tries to escape but Franco is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Carsara parries the strikes from Franco easily there. Franco is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Carsara to escape.
#SU2#
Franco has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Carsara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carsara swings for the body but Franco moves out of range.
Franco shoots in but Carsara avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Franco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carsara's waist but Carsara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Franco off to one side.
Fausto Carsara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezio Franco.
Carsara looks to land a combination but Franco avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fausto Carsara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carsara fails to land with a series of punches.
Fausto Carsara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carsara throws a hook to the side of Franco's head but Franco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carsara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Franco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carsara as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carsara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franco avoids the body shot from Carsara.
Franco appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Carsara slaps away a takedown attempt from Franco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Franco avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezio Franco dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Franco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Franco wants to clinch up but Carsara keeps it at a distance.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Carsara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carsara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franco.
Franco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carsara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Franco moves into the clinch.
Carsara is trying to break the clinch but Franco is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco jumps guard but Carsara turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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 short head shot on the inside.
Franco drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carsara pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fausto Carsara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezio Franco.
Carsara cracks Franco with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Franco ducks right into an uppercut from Carsara.
Carsara throws a nice looking combination but Franco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carsara feints a jab promting Franco to slip. Carsara then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Franco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Franco dives in for a single leg takedown but Carsara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carsara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carsara drops Franco with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Franco! Carsara dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fausto Carsara!
After the fight, Fausto Carsara was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
ABW 163 Kai - Matazz
Date: Sep 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Franco clinches. #TD#
Franco manages to pull guard.
Olegav wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
Franco is trying to control the position but Olegav postures up. #SUB2#
Olegav 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.
Franco is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Big Price MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Franco striking off his back.
Olegav stopping the sweep attempt from Franco.#SUB#
Franco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Olegav 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.
Franco throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco trying to control the position here.
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 is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Franco content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Franco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Franco.
Franco is taking a breather. Olegav 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 throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Franco slips a nice elbow through Olegav's hands, connecting with Olegav's forehead.
Franco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Olegav is looking to control Franco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Olegav avoid being mounted?
Olegav is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Franco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Franco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Franco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Franco sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Franco there.
Franco is nestled in close to Olegav, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Olegav manages to get to full guard.
Franco cracks Olegav with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Franco 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.
Franco is working Olegav over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Olegav keeping full guard, as Franco tries to pass.
Franco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Franco working some strikes from top position.
Franco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olegav is keeping the position for now.
Franco throwing strikes from guard but Olegav blocks nicely.
Olegav being controlled here, momentarily.
Franco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Olegav trying to keep a closed guard but Franco is proving a slippery customer.
Olegav looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franco is one step ahead there.
Franco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Olegav's head.
Franco postures up in Olegav's guard and throws a big left but Olegav blocks it.
Olegav preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franco slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Franco is looking to work some ground and pound but Olegav has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Olegav's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezio Franco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Olegav closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franco circles away.
Ezio Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olegav shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Franco sprawls well. Franco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olegav gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Franco drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Franco's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olegav wants to control but Franco postures up.
Olegav takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Franco scores with punches from side control.
Olegav takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ezio Franco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Olegav is letting Franco control him for a moment.
Franco lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Franco is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Olegav will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Franco cracks Olegav with a big elbow.
Franco working the ground and pound. #ROC#
Olegav is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Karin Olegav has been cut.#SUB#
Franco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Olegav is still in real trouble! Can Franco finish him?#SUB#
Franco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Franco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Olegav seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Franco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Olegav, who protects the arm well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Olegav taking a bit of punishment here - Franco scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Franco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Franco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Franco happy to just control the position for now.
Olegav takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Franco staying calm.
Franco cracks Olegav with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Franco in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Olegav looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Franco turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezio Franco!
Ezio Franco took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
ABW 155 Blackblood - Kai
Date: Aug 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Franco stuffs the takedown attempt from Galvao. Galvao gets slowly back to his feet.
Franco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Galvao.
Galvao shoots in and drives through. Franco sprawls well.
Ezio Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Galvao.
Galvao shoots for a double leg takedown but Franco sprawls well. He's pushed Galvao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Galvao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Franco tries to buck Galvao off but Galvao is having none of it.
Franco holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Franco manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Galvao seems to be looking for submissions.
Franco misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Franco trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Galvao there.
Franco is trying to stand.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Franco is trying to maintain the position but Galvao is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Galvao seems to be working for a kimura but Franco defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Galvao seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Franco wants to improve his position but Galvao is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Galvao connects with a nice short shot to Franco's temple.
Franco trying to control but Galvao postures up.
#SUB#
Franco actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Galvao wants to work for an arm triangle but Franco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Franco pushes Galvao off looking to stand but Galvao dives back in and keeps control.
Franco trying to control from the bottom.
Franco pushes Galvao off looking to stand but Galvao dives back in and keeps control.
Franco is trying to get back to full guard.
Franco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Franco is refusing to be controlled, as Galvao sits in half guard.
Franco tries to roll over but Galvao keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Galvao maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Franco could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Galvao has cracked it and Franco is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Galvao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Galvao!
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Event:
ABW 142 McArthur - Kansalainen
Date: Jul 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Franco darts in and clinches Grimdal up against the cage.
Grimdal blocks a body shot from Franco.
Grimdal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Franco lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Reggie Grimdal has been cut.
I was talking to Franco's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Franco.
#KD#
Franco lands a big knee to the head and Grimdal goes down! Franco is looking to finish! #ROC#
Grimdal is rocked!
Grimdal looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimdal is being controlled here.
An elbow from Franco crashes against the mat.
Franco looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Grimdal is avoiding damage well.
#SU#
Franco decides to stand up, so the ref orders Grimdal to his feet. #CL#
Franco instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Franco.
Franco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grimdal.
A right hook to the body lands for Franco.
Franco crunches a lovely knee into Grimdal's ribcage.
Grimdal being controlled against the cage.
Franco stalling the fight.
#T1#
Franco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Franco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short body shot lands from Franco as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Franco on the inside.
Franco dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Franco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Franco.
Franco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grimdal.
The referee calls for Franco to work.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Franco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Franco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Grimdal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Grimdal is still on wobbly legs! Can Franco finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Reggie Grimdal's cut even more.
Knees in the clinch landing for Franco.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimdal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Franco connects with a knee to the head.
Franco has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Grimdal - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Franco, and another! Grimdal is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ezio Franco!
A determined Ezio Franco didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
ABW 112 De Lange - Bear
Date: Mar 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Valur keeps the fight on the outside.
Valur misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Valur. #CL2#
Franco takes the fight into the clinch.
Franco lands a good knee to the midsection. Valur won't want to take too many of those.
Valur is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Franco.
Franco tries to throw a body punch but Valur avoids it by throwing Franco back against the cage.
Valur takes a knee right on the jaw!
Franco taking a breather.
Franco working Valur over with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur takes a knee to the side of the body.
Franco pushes Valur back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Franco.
Franco is struggling to control the position.
Franco utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Franco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Franco prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Valur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco misses with a knee strike.
Valur blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Valur looking for a takedown.
Franco lands a good knee to the midsection. Valur won't want to take too many of those.
A short body shot lands from Franco as the two fighters clinch.
Franco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Franco pressing his opponent against the cage.
Franco lands a knee to the head.
Franco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice elbow from Franco.
Still in the clinch, Franco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Franco. #T2#
Franco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Franco has Valur pressed against the cage.
Franco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valur backwards. #ROC2#
Valur is rocked!#KD2#
Franco lands a big right hand that sends Valur to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Valur!
Oh Valur is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valur has hold of Franco's hands but Franco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Franco looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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.#SUB2#
Franco seems to be working for a kimura but Valur defends the submission attempt.
Franco lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Valur! More strikes land and this one is all over! Franco jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezio Franco!
Ezio Franco opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Konopka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Konopka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Franco clinches.
Franco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Konopka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Konopka swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A body shot lands from Franco.
Konopka is breathing heavily.
A short right from Franco.
Franco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Franco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Franco.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Franco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Konopka takes a knee right on the jaw!
Franco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Konopka up against the cage.
Franco pressing his opponent against the cage.
Konopka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Franco scores a nice knee to the body.
#T1#
Franco crunches a lovely knee into Konopka's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Franco obliges.
Franco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Franco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Konopka up against the cage.
Franco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Konopka.
Franco scores with a shot to the side of Konopka's head.
Franco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Konopka takes a knee right on the jaw!
Franco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Franco scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Franco.
Franco lands a nice uppercut.
Franco crunches a lovely knee into Konopka's ribcage.
Franco presses Konopka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Franco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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 tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Franco crunches a lovely knee into Konopka's ribcage.#KD2#
Franco connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Konopka goes down! Franco jumps into full mount looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Konopka is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Pete Konopka has been cut.
Franco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Konopka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Franco.
Franco with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Konopka seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Franco is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Franco the control monster continue. Boring.
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.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezio Franco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pete Konopka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Franco gets a clinch.
Konopka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Franco to keep the fight standing.
Franco utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Franco lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Franco.
Ezio Franco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Konopka throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Franco.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Franco.
Franco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Franco scores with a hook to the body.
Franco creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Konopka's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Konopka drops to his knees and Franco pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezio Franco!
Ezio Franco took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Franco enables Anderson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Franco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Franco thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Franco can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anderson controlling the pace.
Franco is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Franco is trying desperately to improve position.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Franco squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Franco gets back to half guard.#T1#
Well, if Anderson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Franco wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.
Franco tries to kick Anderson off in order to stand up. Anderson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Franco is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Anderson 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.
Franco pushes Anderson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Anderson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Franco bucks up and tries to throw Anderson off but instead Anderson has got his back!
Franco is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Anderson controlling from the back.
Franco wants to get back to his feet.
Franco is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Anderson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Franco is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Franco is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Franco tries to break free.
Good control from Anderson.
Franco is trying to stand back up.
Good control from Anderson.#T4#
Anderson scores with strikes from the back.
Franco trying to get back to his feet but Anderson is in full control for now.
Anderson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Franco wants to escape the position.
Franco trying to get back to his feet but Anderson is in full control for now.
Anderson controlling the position well here. Franco rolled but Anderson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Franco is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brownie Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Franco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Franco's sensitive parts.
Franco has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination. #TD#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brownie Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anderson prevents Franco from getting back to his feet.
Franco trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Franco being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Franco wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
Brownie Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Franco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Franco tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson keeps Franco at a distance using the push kick.
Anderson lands a leg kick that knocks Franco off balance momentarily.
Anderson scores with a three punch combo!
Franco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Franco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Franco down. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
#CL2#
Franco pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Anderson is trying to trip Franco. He has hold of a leg but Franco is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Anderson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Anderson advances position into side control!
Franco tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson controlling the position. #SU#
Anderson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Franco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Franco clinches.
Franco tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Franco manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anderson's defenses. #T3#
Franco misses with a body punch.
Anderson dodges an elbow strike from Franco.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Franco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anderson is keeping busy.
Franco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Franco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Franco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Franco tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Franco.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Franco has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Franco missing with knees to the body.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Franco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Franco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Franco.
Franco misses with a knee strike.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
Franco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franco prevents the takedown attempt.
Franco misses with an elbow over the top.
Franco misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franco.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Franco.
Anderson lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brownie Anderson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Anderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Franco wants to clinch.#CL#
Anderson gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Franco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Franco misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franco can do to turn this around?
Franco misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Franco misses with a punch to the body.
Franco misses with an elbow strike.
Franco taking a breather. #T1#
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Franco misses with a knee to the head.
Franco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Franco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Franco throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Franco manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Franco pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Franco is trying to stall.
#TD#
Anderson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Franco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Anderson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Franco to his feet.
Ezio Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Anderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Ezio Franco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Franco throws an elbow but misses.
Franco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Franco looking to throw knees to the head but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Franco throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Franco working aggressively here.
Franco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Franco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Franco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Franco misses with an elbow over the top.
Franco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Franco avoiding damage.
Franco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Franco misses with a knee strike.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Franco manages to get underhooks.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike from Franco.
Franco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franco looking to stall.
Franco working aggressively here.
#T4#
Franco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Franco swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Anderson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Franco looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anderson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Franco!
Anderson breaks from Franco's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Franco wants to get back to his feet.
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 Brownie Anderson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brownie Anderson!
Post fight, Brownie Anderson stared into the camera and said 'I am the fookin greatest ya hear! I want that fookin belt!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Lupus forces Franco back against the cage and clinches.
Franco has had enough of the clinch but Lupus keeps him there for the moment.
Lupus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Franco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lupus to keep the fight standing.
Franco takes an elbow to the temple.
Lupus misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupus controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lupus. #KD#
Lupus lands a big knee to the head and Franco goes down! Lupus is looking to finish! #CUT#
It looks like Ezio Franco has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franco tries to buck Lupus off but Lupus is having none of it.
Franco manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lupus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#
Franco is rocked!#SUB#
Lupus is working for a submission of some sort.
Franco is still in real trouble! Can Lupus finish him?
Franco is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Franco is looking to improve his position.
Franco seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Franco missing with punches from the bottom.
Franco landing a few short strikes.
Lupus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lupus lands with a punch from half guard.
Franco flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lupus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Franco defending well though.
Franco punching from the bottom.
Lupus wants to stand up but Franco is controlling the position.
Lupus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Franco is doing well to control the position and prevent Lupus from advancing to side control.
Franco moves into full guard.
Lupus works over Franco with some ground and pound from guard.
Franco trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Franco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Franco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lupus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lupus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Franco wants to control from the top but Lupus keeps moving.
Franco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lupus's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Franco landing some decent shots from guard.
Franco chips away with some ground and pound.
Franco throwing strikes but missing.
Lupus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lupus tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Franco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Franco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Franco cracks Lupus with a solid left hand.
Franco lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Duke Lupus has been cut.
Franco chips away with some ground and pound.
Franco advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lupus takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Lupus is rocked!
Lupus is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oh Lupus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franco fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Franco lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lupus seems to have got his legs back now.
Franco throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Franco scores with a couple of short elbows.
Franco is working Lupus over with some ground and pound from side control. #CUT2#
Duke Lupus's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Lupus tries to buck Franco off but Franco is having none of it.
Franco creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#CUT2#
Duke Lupus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco working the body and head with strikes. #CUT2#
Jeez, Duke Lupus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Duke Lupus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ezio Franco!
A determined Ezio Franco didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
UFC-Fright Night 11
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Camara.
Camara works the jab nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Camara.
Camara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
Franco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Camara shoots for a double leg takedown but Franco sprawls well. He's pushed Camara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Franco tries to counter it with a takedown but Camara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Camara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Camara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azizi Camara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camara tests Franco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara fails to land the takedown.
Franco drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Camara defends it well.
Franco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Camara throws a body punch but Franco moves out of range.
Camara misses with an uppercut. Franco saw that one coming.
Camara darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
so Franco counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Franco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Franco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Franco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Camara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco works over Camara with some ground and pound from guard.
Franco stands up over Camara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Franco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Franco is in close to Camara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Franco throws a strike but Camara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Franco lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Franco keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Franco tries to strike from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco trying to strike off his back.
Franco keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Franco will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Franco striking off his back but it's not causing Camara any problems.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Franco is keeping the position.
Franco throws a couple of heel strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Franco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Camara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Franco will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Franco throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Franco trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T3#
Franco thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Franco throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Camara misses.
And Franco tries to counter it with a takedown but Camara pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Camara gets caught napping as Franco dives in and scores a takedown. Camara manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Franco stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Camara throws up his legs and catches Franco in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Franco tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Camara! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Azizi Camara!
In his post fight interview, Azizi Camara started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
UFC-Fright Night 8
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Franco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Franco misses with the combination.
Sanders doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Franco staying out of range there.
Franco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Sanders does it's job there.
We've been told by Franco's head coaches at Big Price MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanders.
Franco half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sanders scores with a one two! Franco had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanders. Franco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Sanders smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanders leaves Franco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Franco with a poor takedown
and Franco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Franco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Sanders.
Sanders throws a right and a left that Franco avoids nicely. #T2#
Franco staying out of range there.
Franco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanders pinned against the cage. Sanders gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezio Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
A left and a right from Sanders both land. Nice combination.
Sanders scores with a hook.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanders throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Sanders misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Franco.
Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanders sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanders might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
Sanders misses with a hook. Franco ducked under it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Sanders. No joy for Franco on that attempt.
Sanders misses the shot to the body.
Franco went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sanders looks to score with a jab to the body but Franco is just out of range.
Franco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanders.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanders defends it nicely.
It seemed like Sanders was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Sanders dominated that 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.
#R2#
Franco ducks under a wild hook from Sanders.
Marshall Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco goes for a double leg but Sanders avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanders continues to drive forward.
Sanders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Sanders misses its intended target.
Franco misses with a takedown attempt - Sanders sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanders throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco tries for a takedown but Sanders circles away easily
and Sanders counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezio Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders throws a right hand that Franco ducks under and follows up with a left that Franco also avoids with ease.
Franco tries to counter with a takedown but Sanders is quick to defend against it.
Marshall Sanders seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Franco misses with a takedown attempt - Sanders sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Franco might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Franco dodges the punch combination from Sanders.
Franco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanders tries to avoid it but Franco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanders to the ground. Sanders escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Franco goes for a double leg but Sanders avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanders continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanders! But no joy.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Franco fails with the takedown
and Sanders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanders lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Franco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanders counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanders throws a body shot but no joy.
Franco seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Franco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Franco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanders is fending him off so far but Franco persists. Nope, Sanders circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanders lands with a good body shot.
Sanders digs a good body shot into Franco's ribs.
Sanders defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Franco.
Sanders throws out a counter right but Franco avoids it with no problem.
Sanders connects with a jab.
Franco fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Sanders comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanders goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanders. Franco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Franco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Franco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Sanders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Sanders does it's job there.
Franco fails with the takedown
letting Sanders counter with a right hand.
Sanders throws a right hand that Franco ducks under and follows up with a left that Franco also avoids with ease.
Sanders lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Franco attempts a counter takedown but Sanders avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Franco avoids the body shot from Sanders.
Sanders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franco manages to avoid it.
Franco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Franco tries for a takedown but Sanders sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanders just misses with a punch to the body.
Franco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marshall Sanders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanders throws a body shot but no joy.
Ezio Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshall Sanders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Sanders wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Franco fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezio Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders throws a nice looking combination but Franco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanders throws a series of strikes that have Franco backpedaling.
Sloppy strikes from Sanders. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Sanders scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanders lands a nice shot that snaps Franco's head back.
Franco throws a body kick that misses.
Sanders now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Franco dives in and grabs Sanders's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanders pushes down on Franco's head and hops out.
Franco throws a head kick that misses
and Sanders counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Franco thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanders stalks Franco and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Franco's face. Franco staggers backwards, shaken.
Sanders swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Franco.#T4#
Sanders throws a nice looking combination but Franco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanders bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Franco's head backwards.
Franco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Franco misses
and Sanders makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Franco. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A lazy left from Sanders finds it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanders 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight for Marshall Sanders!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Marshall Sanders!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Marshall Sanders!
Marshall Sanders wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
UFC 3-Devil's Night
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown. Sakho tries to sprawl out of it but Franco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sakho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Franco blocks a head kick by Sakho.
And Franco tries to counter it with a takedown but Sakho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sakho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Franco with the counter takedown but Sakho avoids it easily.
Sakho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid body kick from Sakho. #TD#
Sakho scores with a takedown into Franco's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sakho.
Franco is trying to control the position but Sakho postures up.
Franco wants to sweep here but Sakho controlling him for the moment.
Sakho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franco on the ground.
Sakho postures up.
#T1#
Franco trying to strike off his back.
Franco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Franco wants to control from the top but Sakho keeps moving.
Sakho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Franco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Franco throws a strike but Sakho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sakho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sakho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Franco striking off his back but it's not causing Sakho any problems.
Franco doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sakho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Franco tries to strike from the bottom.
#T2#
Sakho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sakho preventing the sweep.
Franco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sakho tries to free his leg and advance position but Franco is retaining full guard.
Sakho postures up.
Franco 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.
Franco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakho manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Franco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco stands up over Sakho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sakho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franco.
Franco prevents Sakho from getting back to his feet.
Franco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Franco postures up in Sakho's guard and throws a big left but Sakho blocks it.
Franco is looking to work some ground and pound but Sakho has wrist control.#T3#
Franco throws a big right hand that misses.
Sakho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Franco postures up in Sakho's guard and throws a big left but Sakho blocks it.
Franco lands a couple of elbows.
Sakho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sakho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franco.
Franco works over Sakho with some ground and pound from guard.
Franco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sakho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Franco throws an elbow that misses. Sakho uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Franco's guard. Nice move by Sakho!#REVR#
Franco keeping moving, preventing Sakho from controlling successfully. #T4#
Franco throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Franco striking from his own guard.
Franco throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sakho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Franco trying to keep a closed guard but Sakho is proving a slippery customer.
Franco trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Franco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Franco is pulling down on Sakho's head. It's preventing any offense from Sakho, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mamadou Sakho will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sakho scores with a decent looking hook.
Franco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakho throws out the jab.
Mamadou Sakho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakho.
Franco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Franco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sakho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Franco tries to counter it with a takedown but Sakho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sakho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franco drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sakho defends it well.
Sakho throws a leg kick but Franco moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakho doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Franco counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Sakho has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Franco is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakho throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Franco tries to pull guard but Sakho won't allow it.
Sakho tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franco avoids it.
Franco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sakho prevents the takedown attempt.
Mamadou Sakho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezio Franco.
Franco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Franco pulls Sakho into guard.
Franco trying to strike off his back.
Sakho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franco can do to turn this around?
Franco will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Franco trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Franco throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Franco throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Franco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Franco striking off his back but it's not causing Sakho any problems. #T2#
Franco trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sakho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Franco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sakho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franco somewhat.
As Franco tries to get set, Sakho tries to push him back and clinch up but Franco manages to avoid the attempt.
Sakho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Franco unleashes a big counter combination but Sakho bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sakho throws a low kick but Franco avoids it.
Sakho moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sakho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sakho misses with a takedown attempt - Franco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Franco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Franco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sakho pinned against the cage. Sakho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Sakho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franco has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sakho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Franco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sakho just stands there and leans against the cage.
Franco avoiding damage as Sakho throws knees to the body.
Sakho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Franco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sakho trying to land knees to the body.
Sakho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Franco has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sakho after a bit of a struggle.
Sakho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sakho lands an elbow that stopped Franco in his tracks for a moment.
Sakho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sakho misses with a punch on the inside.
Franco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sakho with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Franco wants to get back to striking at distance but Sakho won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamadou Sakho dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sakho misses with a series of wild punches.
Sakho throws a series of punches but Franco avoids them all with ease.
Franco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Franco keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Sakho gets a clinch.
Sakho cracks Franco with a nice body shot.
Franco wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakho lands a knee to the body.
Sakho pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franco.
Sakho tries to work over Franco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Franco is working for takedown but Sakho is calmly controlling the position for now.
Franco tries to pull guard but Sakho forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mamadou Sakho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezio Franco.
Franco goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sakho prevents it.
Franco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sakho lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakho.
Sakho lands an elbow that stopped Franco in his tracks for a moment.
Sakho misses with an elbow over the top.
Sakho creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Franco's defenses.
Franco jumps guard but Sakho stands there with Franco around his waist. Franco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Sakho's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Franco letting Sakho take a breather here.
Ezio Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamadou Sakho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Franco is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T2#
Sakho swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sakho managing to block the knees to the body from Franco.
#TD2#
Franco pulls guard effortlessly.
Franco throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sakho wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving. #T3#
Sakho controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sakho wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving. #SUB2#
Franco is looking for a triangle but Sakho pushes his legs off easily.
Franco throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sakho sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Franco trying to strike off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Franco striking off his back but it's not causing Sakho any problems. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sakho with a nice cross.
Franco slips a jab and a cross from Sakho.
Franco feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Franco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mamadou Sakho is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sakho 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#
Sakho drives through and clinches with Franco against the cage.
Franco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sakho just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Franco as the two fighters clinch.
Franco takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Franco can't find room to land a body shot as Sakho controls the action.
Sakho managing to block the knees to the body from Franco.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamadou Sakho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sakho, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Mamadou Sakho!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Mamadou Sakho!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Mamadou Sakho!
Mamadou Sakho wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Mamadou Sakho thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Bushido 62: Wright vs. Baals
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Chav circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chav connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chav swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chav swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Franco tries to clinch
and Chav counters with a nice low kick that buckles Franco's knee momentarily.
Chav 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.
Chav works Franco's body with a nice hook.
Franco tries to clinch there but Chav circles away.
Franco tries to clinch but Chav moves away
and Chav counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chav scores with a shot to the body.
Chav with a jab.
Franco takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Franco tries to clinch up
and Chav counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Franco tries to clinch but Chav moves away
and Franco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Chav.#KD#
A head kick lands from Chav that sends Franco to the canvas. Franco tries to scramble back to his feet but Chav brings him back down into side control. #ROC#
Franco is rocked!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Franco is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chav's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Chav! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Franco has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pikey Chav!
Pikey Chav seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Bushido 59: Wright vs. Black
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Whyte digs a good body shot into Franco's ribs.
Whyte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Franco. Franco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Whyte goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Franco throws a right hand that misses
and Whyte counters with a stiff right hand.
Franco tries to clinch
and Whyte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Franco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Franco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Whyte there.#ROC2#
Franco is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whyte lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Franco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Franco closes the distance and clinches.
Franco lands an elbow inside that Whyte shrugs off.
Franco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franco.
Franco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whyte's efforts to push away.
Franco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whyte is defending well for now.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Whyte scores with a shoulder strike.
Franco trying to land knees to the body.
Franco seems to have got his legs back now.
A frustrated look appears on Whyte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Whyte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whyte can't find room to land a body shot as Franco controls the action.
Whyte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whyte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whyte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Whyte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Franco.
Whyte looking to slow down the pace here.
Whyte swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Franco landing knees to the head.
Franco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Franco.
Franco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whyte throws a punch but it's blocked by Franco.
Franco is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Whyte blocks a body shot from Franco.
Whyte can't find room to land a body shot as Franco controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whyte.
Franco lands with a right to the head.
Franco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Franco pushes Whyte back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Franco landing knees to the body.
Franco scores with a shoulder strike.
Franco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Franco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whyte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Franco.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whyte.
Whyte tries to break free but Franco pushes him back against the ropes.
Whyte misses with a punch to the body.
Whyte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whyte.
Whyte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Whyte has had enough of the clinch but Franco keeps him there for the moment.
Franco lands with a short shot to the head.
Franco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Whyte.
Whyte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Whyte is looking to break free of the clinch but Franco has double underhooks.
Franco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Franco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whyte is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Whyte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Whyte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whyte blocks an elbow strike from Franco.
Whyte struggles to land a body shot inside as Franco controls his hands.
Franco is working Whyte over against the ropes.#T3#
Whyte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whyte lands a body shot.
Franco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
Franco misses with a punch on the inside.
Whyte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Franco has him pressed against the ropes.
Franco lands an elbow just above Whyte 's eye.
Whyte blocking some punches.
Franco working Whyte over with knees to the body.
Whyte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whyte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whyte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whyte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Franco lands a knee to the body.
Whyte can't break the clinch.
Whyte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whyte.
Franco can't find room to land a body shot as Whyte controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whyte.
Whyte lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Franco misses with a knee strike.
Whyte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Franco on the inside.
Whyte scores with a shoulder strike.
Franco tries a knee to the head but Whyte blocks it.
Whyte is trying to break free.
Franco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whyte has a couple of punches blocked by Franco.
Franco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Whyte.
Whyte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franco's elbow.
Franco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franco misses with a knee strike.
Franco misses with a punch on the inside.
Franco blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whyte throws a head punch that misses.
Franco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whyte is defending well for now.
Franco blocking some punches.
Franco blocking some punches.
Franco throws a punch but it's blocked by Whyte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benjamin Whyte will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Whyte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Whyte scores with a jab to the body.
Whyte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Franco instigates a clinch.
Franco unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Franco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Franco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Franco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
Franco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whyte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Franco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Whyte avoids it.
Whyte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whyte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ezio Franco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Franco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Whyte.
Whyte throws a punch but it's blocked by Franco.
Franco trying to land knees to the body.
Franco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whyte misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Whyte fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whyte.
Franco is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Franco prevents a body shot from Whyte.
Whyte blocking some punches.
Whyte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Franco as Whyte tries to tie him up.
Whyte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Franco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Franco lands a nice shot to the body.
Whyte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franco blocks a body shot from Whyte.
Whyte trying to stall but Franco improves his position.
Franco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Franco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Franco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside.
Whyte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Franco prevents Whyte from breaking the clinch.
Franco blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Whyte throws a head punch that misses.
Franco scores with a knee to the head.
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside.
Franco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whyte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Franco lands a knee to the body.
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside.
Whyte tries to throw a body punch but Franco avoids it by throwing Whyte back against the ropes.
Franco tries to work over Whyte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whyte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whyte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Franco prevents a body shot from Whyte.
Whyte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Franco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franco.
Franco tries to land knees in the clinch but Whyte avoids the damage to the body.
Franco blocks a body shot from Whyte.
Whyte managing to block the knees to the body from Franco.
Whyte throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Franco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whyte has a couple of punches blocked by Franco.
Whyte blocks the elbow strike.
Whyte misses with the head strike.
Franco misses with a knee to the head.
Whyte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whyte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franco's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whyte.
Whyte throws a punch but it's blocked by Franco.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franco.
Franco misses with a body punch.
Whyte throws a punch but it's blocked by Franco.
Whyte can't find room to land a body shot as Franco controls the action.
Whyte throws a punch but it's blocked by Franco.
Whyte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Whyte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whyte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Franco tries to work over Whyte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Franco obliges.
Whyte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franco.
Whyte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whyte tries to throw a body punch but Franco avoids it by throwing Whyte back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whyte.
Franco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whyte.
Franco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
Whyte looking to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Franco obliges.
Whyte has a couple of punches blocked by Franco.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franco blocking some punches.
Whyte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Franco prevents a body shot from Whyte.
Nice elbow from Franco.
Franco cracks Whyte with a nice body shot.
Franco lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezio Franco dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Franco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Franco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Franco drops his hands momentarily and Whyte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Franco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Whyte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Whyte.
Franco is looking to clinch but Whyte is avoiding it.
Whyte blocks a head kick by Franco.
Whyte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Franco's head.
Franco moves forwards but Whyte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Whyte lands a lovely overhand right.
Whyte connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whyte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Whyte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benjamin Whyte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franco wants to clinch up but Whyte keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whyte scores with a hook.#T1#
Whyte cracks Franco with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Franco tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Whyte pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Franco is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Whyte!
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Event:
Bushido 53: Aziz vs. Van Gaal
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Richards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franco shoots and misses #TD2#
and Richards counters with a single leg into guard. Franco didn't expect that.
Richards wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
Franco wants to stand but Richards is controlling the position.
Richards chips away with some ground and pound.
Franco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Richards's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Franco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richards scoring with punches to the head and body.
Franco is looking to stand up but Richards isn't so interested in that idea.
Richards trying to control but Franco is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Richards sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Franco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Richards bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Franco's guard. #REVB#
Franco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Richards distracts Franco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Franco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Richards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Richards with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but Richards is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Franco keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Richards stands up over Franco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Franco working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Richards working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Richards chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Franco is rocked!
Richards gets to his feet and stands over Franco, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Franco felt that one! Richards unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Franco from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Richards!
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Event:
Bushido 50: Vilson vs Paterson
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Svensson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Franco tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Svensson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franco sets himself, and Svensson steps forward looking for the clinch! Franco avoids it this time.
Franco tries to clinch up but Svensson circles away and keeps his distance.
Franco sets himself, and Svensson steps forward looking for the clinch! Franco avoids it this time.
Ezio Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Franco sets himself, and Svensson steps forward looking for the clinch! Franco avoids it this time.
Franco moves in looking to clinch but Svensson pushes him off.
Franco is looking to clinch.
Svensson keeps the fight on the outside.
Franco sets himself, and Svensson steps forward looking for the clinch! Franco avoids it this time.
Franco is looking to clinch.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Svensson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Svensson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Svensson wants to counter the offense by Franco and move into the clinch position.
Svensson works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Svensson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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.
Svensson keeps the fight on the outside.
Franco tries to clinch but Svensson is having none of it.
Franco tries to clinch but Svensson moves out of range.
Franco wants to clinch.#T1#
Franco tries to clinch up.
Svensson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Franco is looking to clinch.
Franco tries to clinch up but Svensson circles away and keeps his distance.
Svensson connects with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Svensson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Franco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD2#
Svensson pulls guard.
Franco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Svensson pulls Franco in to control the position. #SUB2#
Svensson 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. Oh but Svensson is tightening it up a little... Franco has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Franco reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Franco taps out! Nice BJJ there by Svensson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sven Svensson!
After the big win, Sven Svensson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
RUC4
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
David throws a right and a left that Franco avoids nicely.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but David shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Franco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
David ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franco moves away.
David doesn't manage to clinch there - Franco circles away.
David misses with a double jab.
David lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Franco rushes David and presses him up against the cage.
David changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Franco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
David has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Franco is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franco seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Franco closes the distance and pushes David back into the cage.#TD#
Franco jumps guard.
David forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
David is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
David trying to mount his opponent but Franco defends it.
Franco is looking to escape.#SUB2#
David seems to be looking for submissions.
David thows a huge punch but Franco dodges it nicely.
David working the head and body with strikes.
David blocks the strikes from Franco.
David blocks the strikes from Franco.
Franco wants to improve his position but David is controlling well.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Franco missing with punches from the bottom.
David blocks the strikes from Franco.
Franco is staying active underneath David, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
David moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Franco.
Franco manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
David is trying to control the action in half guard but Franco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Franco is trying to stand.
Franco flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Franco is staying active underneath David, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Franco slips a jab and a cross from David.
#CL#
Franco instigates a clinch. #T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Franco obliges.
David tries for a takedown but Franco manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on David's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Franco wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezio Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco tries for a takedown but David manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
David escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Franco is breathing heavily.
David tries to clinch up.
Franco walks into a jab.
Franco has a takedown stuffed.
Derek David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Franco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Franco.
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.
Franco engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco won't allow David to sweep him here.
David avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
David 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.
Franco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franco throwing strikes but missing.
Franco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franco postures up in David's guard and throws a big left but David blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek David dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Franco as David shoots in.
Franco looks for a takedown but David sprawls well.#CL#
David tries to keep at a distance but Franco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Franco is looking for a takedown.
Franco tries to pull guard but David forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezio Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by David. #BC2#
David escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Franco. #T1#
David is looking to land body kicks.
David pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
David throws a hook but Franco avoids it easily.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
David misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franco.
Franco tries to counter by moving into the clinch but David manages to circle out of the way.
David shoots in but Franco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
David looks to land a right hand but Franco moved out of range.
Derek David seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
David closes the distance and clinches.
David is trying to force a seperation but Franco has the dominant position.
David is trying to stall.
Franco throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2#
David drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Franco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Franco lands a left hand that snaps the head of David backwards.
Franco tries for a takedown. No joy.
David is trying to pull guard but Franco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
David pressing his opponent against the cage.
David looking to slow down the pace here.
David taking a breather.#T3##TD#
Franco pulls guard effortlessly.
Franco striking off his back but it's not causing David any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
David slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Franco.#ES#
Franco has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but David is on him like a limpet, forcing Franco back against the cage.
Franco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. David just stands there and leans against the cage.
David is trying to break free.#BC2#
David's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
David tries a head kick but it misses.
Franco tries to move into range but David moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Franco closes the distance and pushes David back into the cage.#T4##TD#
Franco ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Franco no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Franco looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES#
Franco has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes David off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco circles away from the clinch attempt
and Franco counters with a nice kick to the body.
David throws a hook but Franco blocks it.
David jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
David scores with a three punch combo!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franco.
David punishes Franco's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Derek David will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Franco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
David throws a hook but Franco blocks it.
As David tries to get set, Franco tries to push him back and clinch up but David manages to avoid the attempt.
David takes a swing at Franco's ribcage but misses.
David lands a jab.
David lands a nice leg kick that just misses Franco's sensitive parts. #CL2#
David moves into range and clinches up with Franco.
Franco tries for a takedown. No joy.
Franco tries to pull guard but David forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Franco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
David is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
David successfully pulls guard.
Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but David is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Franco looking to sit in guard and control but David gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ezio Franco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franco throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Franco throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Franco throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
David is working Franco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Franco throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Franco trying to strike off his back.
David landing some decent shots from guard.
Franco striking off his back but it's not causing David any problems.
Ezio Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
David cracks Franco with a solid left hand.
Franco throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
David trying to control but Franco is working from the bottom.
Franco wants to sweep but no luck.
Franco keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Franco striking off his back but it's not causing David any problems. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ezio Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
David scores with a nice head shot.
Franco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
David shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Franco napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ROC2#
Franco is rocked!#SUB2#
David looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Franco chipping away with strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
David trying to control the position but Franco is working away.
Franco sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
David is working for a submission of some sort.
Franco throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Franco flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
David blocks the strikes from Franco.
Franco punching from the bottom.
Franco punching from the bottom.
Franco throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Franco tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Franco missing with punches from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! David has knocked Franco down with a huge combo! David steps away and waves a wobbly Franco back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Franco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
David drops Franco with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Franco! David dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek David!
Derek David is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
RUC 3
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Constantine leaves Franco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Constantine looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Franco darts in looking for a takedown but Constantine gets double underhooks and turns Franco into the cage.
No luck for Franco with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezio Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco goes for a double leg but Constantine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Constantine continues to drive forward.
Horrible takedown attempt by Franco or perhaps it was just good defense by Constantine , which made it look bad.
Constantine misses with a takedown attempt - Franco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Constantine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Constantine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Constantine wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco dives in and grabs Constantine 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Constantine pushes down on Franco's head and hops out.#TD#
Franco scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Constantine takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Franco passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Constantine ! #T1#
Franco controlling from the full mount.
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 has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Franco seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Constantine for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Franco.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Constantine felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Franco continues to stall.#T4#
Franco continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Constantine is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezio Franco dominated that 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.
#R2#
Franco shoots for a double leg takedown but Constantine sprawls well. He's pushed Franco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ezio Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Franco dives in and scores a takedown into Constantine 's guard.
Franco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Franco sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Constantine 's guard.
Franco works his way into side control.
Constantine being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantine is breathing heavily.#T1#
Franco looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Constantine is avoiding damage well.
Franco is staying tight to Constantine 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sloppy strikes there by Franco.
Constantine seems a little lost for a moment, as Franco dominates the positioning.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franco.
Constantine wants to counter with a clinch but Franco pushes him away.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezio Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Franco shoots in and gets a takedown into Constantine 's guard.
Franco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ezio Franco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franco pushes down on Constantine 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
More hug and hope from Franco.
Franco frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Franco fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Franco controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Franco punching from mount but Constantine doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franco controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezio Franco dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Franco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Franco tries for a takedown but Constantine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Constantine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezio Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco shoots in for a double leg but Constantine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Franco fails with the takedown.
Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Constantine can do to turn this around?
Horrible takedown attempt by Franco or perhaps it was just good defense by Constantine , which made it look bad.
Franco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Constantine .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Franco.
Constantine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Franco looks for a takedown but Constantine sprawls well.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but Constantine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Constantine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Franco.
Franco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Constantine is fending him off so far but Franco persists. Nope, Constantine circles away and we're back to standing.
Franco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Franco backs off Constantine throws a huge counter combo but Franco manages to avoid it all.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franco.
Franco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Constantine circles away.
Franco backing away here, and Constantine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Franco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Constantine sprawls well. Constantine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Franco gets slowly back to his feet.
Constantine feints the counter takedown.
Ezio Franco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Franco has a takedown stuffed.
Franco dives in and grabs Constantine 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Constantine pushes down on Franco's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franco.
Franco shoots in but Constantine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Constantine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Constantine wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Franco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Constantine tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Franco is in Constantine 's guard.
Franco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##ES2#
Constantine has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Franco is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
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 Constantine walks away with a smile on his face. Franco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Constantine misses with a takedown attempt - Franco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Franco closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Franco lands in his opponent's guard.
Constantine being controlled here, momentarily.
Franco looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Constantine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Franco controls the pace.
Constantine can't keep his opponent in guard - Franco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Constantine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezio Franco!
Ezio Franco took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
RUC 1
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Franco has closed the distance and engaged Liddell in a clinch.
#TD#
Liddell lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES2#
Franco kicks off Liddell and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Franco closes the distance and pushes Liddell back into the cage.
Franco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liddell.
Franco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Franco misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Liddell gets control of Franco's arms and successfully pulls guard. Liddell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Franco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Franco stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Liddell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Liddell is defended easily by Franco.
Franco leaves Liddell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Franco lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Franco misses with a takedown attempt - Liddell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1##CL2#
Franco forces Liddell back against the cage and clinches.
Franco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Liddell has Franco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Franco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Liddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ezio Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Franco gets a clinch.
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 has a couple of punches blocked by Liddell.
Franco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liddell is looking to control Franco's arms but Franco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Liddell has his back to the cage. #BC#
Liddell breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Franco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Liddell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Franco closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Franco.
Liddell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2##BC#
Liddell manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Franco gets a clinch.
Franco throws a head punch that misses.
Franco working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Franco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Franco clinches.
Franco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liddell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Franco pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Franco slowing the pace effectively.
Franco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Franco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Franco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Liddell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Franco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Franco fails with the takedown#CL#
and Liddell moves into the clinch.#T3#
Liddell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Franco to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Liddell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liddell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Franco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Liddell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liddell misses with the combination.
Liddell just misses with a punch to the body.
Liddell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Franco fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Franco closes the distance and clinches.
Franco looking to stall.
Liddell wants to break free but Franco has control.
Franco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Franco working aggressively here.
#T4#
Liddell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Franco pulls Liddell into guard.
Liddell distracts Franco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES2#
Franco has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Liddell is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddell tries a body shot but Franco blocks it.
#BC#
Liddell manages to break the clinch.
Franco stuffs the takedown attempt from Liddell. Liddell gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Franco moves into the clinch.
Franco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Franco misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezio Franco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Liddell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Franco moves into the clinch successfully.
Franco misses with a punch on the inside.
Franco throws a punch but it's blocked by Liddell.
Liddell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Franco lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Liddell breaks the clinch.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick and Franco moves out of range easily.
Franco tries to clinch but Liddell is having none of it.
Franco is looking to clinch but Liddell is avoiding it.
Liddell keeps the fight on the outside.
Liddell 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.#CL2#
Franco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Franco clinches up with Liddell and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Franco manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1##ES2#
Franco wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Franco misses with some punches.
Liddell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Franco is keeping busy.
Franco has a couple of punches blocked by Liddell.
#TD2#
Franco pulls guard effortlessly.
Liddell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Franco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Liddell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Liddell is looking to stand up but Franco won't let him.
Ezio Franco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Liddell with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Liddell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Liddell trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Franco wriggles free and stands up.
Nice takedown defense from Franco. No joy for Liddell on that attempt. #CL2#
Franco moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franco.
Liddell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Liddell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Liddell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3##SU2#
Franco stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Liddell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Franco as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Liddell gets tackled into the cage by Franco. Franco maintains the clinch. #BC#
Liddell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Franco has managed to clinch.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liddell.
Franco is trying to pull guard but Liddell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Franco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Franco lands a left hand.
Franco lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Franco decides to pull guard.
Liddell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU#
Liddell gets to his feet - Franco follows without any prompting. #T4#
Liddell is looking to clinch but Franco is avoiding it.
Franco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Franco is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liddell circles away.
Liddell tries to counter by clinching up but Franco breaks away and moves out of range.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezio Franco.
Franco tries to clinch up
letting Liddell counter with a right hand.
Liddell cracks Franco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Liddell darts in and clinches Franco up against the cage.
Ezio Franco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Liddell breaks from the clinch.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Liddell looks for a takedown but Franco sprawls well.#CL2#
Franco clinches up with Liddell and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezio Franco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Franco rushes Liddell and presses him up against the cage.
Franco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Liddell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liddell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Franco counters with a three punch combo that has Liddell backing up. Liddell nods at Franco to acknowledge the strikes.
Liddell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Franco pushes Liddell up against the cage in a clinch.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liddell looking for a takedown.
Franco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco lands with a left to the head.
Franco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Liddell.
Franco has a couple of punches blocked by Liddell.
#T1#
Liddell jumps guard but Franco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Liddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco has a couple of punches blocked by Liddell.
Liddell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Franco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liddell backwards. #TD2#
Franco jumps guard and drags Liddell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2#
Franco pushes Liddell off and scrambles back to his feet.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liddell swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Franco takes the fight into the clinch.
Franco prevents a body shot from Liddell. #BC2#
Franco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franco stuffs the takedown.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Ezio Franco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Franco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Franco is looking to clinch. #CL#
Liddell closes the distance and pushes Franco back into the cage.
Franco tries to land a knee to the head but Liddell blocks with his arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Franco misses with some punches.
Liddell misses with a body punch.
Liddell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Liddell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Franco pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Liddell is trying to break the clinch but Franco has him pressed against the cage.
Liddell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Franco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Franco tries to pull guard but Liddell won't allow it.
#TD2#
Franco has clasped his hands together around Liddell's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU2#
Franco has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Franco tries to clinch there but Liddell circles away.
Liddell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Liddell gets tackled into the cage by Franco. Franco maintains the clinch. #TD#
Liddell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4##SU2#
Franco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Liddell, up you get!
Franco tries to clinch there but Liddell circles away.
#CL2#
Franco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Liddell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Franco to keep the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Liddell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Liddell 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 keeps control of Liddell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chuck Liddell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liddell is struggling to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezio Franco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Franco winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezio Franco!
A determined Ezio Franco didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Loheis loads up on a big right hand but Franco slips the punch.
Loheis lands with a nice body punch.
Franco checks the leg kick nicely there.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Loheis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Loheis trying to control the action but Franco is working from the bottom.
Franco wants to get back to his feet.
Loheis cracks Franco with a big elbow.
Franco is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Franco trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Loheis cracks Franco with a big elbow.
Franco is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Loheis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Loheis lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Franco is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Loheis is controlling him well.
Loheis landing strikes.
Loheis lands some shots froms side control.
Franco is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Loheis has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Loheis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Franco, who protects the arm well.
Franco wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Loheis working the ground and pound.#ROC2#
Franco is rocked!
Loheis in side control lands a decent elbow.
Oh Franco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franco is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Loheis asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Loheis in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Franco looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Loheis turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eshael Loheis!
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