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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Franco with a poor takedown
and Khan counters with a right hand to the body.
Khan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Franco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Khan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Khan.
Franco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khan throws a shot to the body.
Franco misses with a takedown attempt - Khan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Celininho Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Khan. Beautiful body shot.
Khan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Celininho Franco has been cut.
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!
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
Yormomza Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan lands a two punch combo.
Khan lands with a shot to the body.
Khan lands with a shot to the body.
Yormomza Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franco is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Khan enables Franco to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Khan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Khan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Franco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Franco throwing strikes but missing.
Khan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khan wants to stand up but Franco is controlling him.
Franco engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Franco lands a couple of elbows.
Franco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Franco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franco connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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. #T2#
Khan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Franco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Franco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Franco throws a big elbow that misses.
Franco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Franco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Franco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khan works some decent striking defense 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.#T3#
Franco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Franco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Khan counters with a nice uppercut.
Franco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Franco walks into a straight right hand from Khan.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franco was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Franco keeps the fight on the outside.
Khan stuns Franco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khan throws a shot to the body.
#TD#
Franco shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Khan's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Franco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Franco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Khan holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Franco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Franco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Franco's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Khan is working an open guard so Franco takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Khan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Franco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khan is fending him off so far but Franco persists. Nope, Khan circles away and we're back to standing.
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.
Khan stuns Franco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Franco is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice body punch from Khan.
Khan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Franco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Khan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Khan scores with a body shot.
Khan drops Franco with a huge uppercut! Franco drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Khan is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yormomza Khan!
Yormomza Khan got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Franco misses with a takedown
and Mifflin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Franco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mifflin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Franco scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
It looks like Celininho Franco has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Franco.
Mifflin throwing a counter right hand but Franco manages to avoid it.
Mifflin walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Franco drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mifflin swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Franco's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dunder Mifflin!
An out of breath Dunder Mifflin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with the combination.
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Franco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Franco counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
We've been informed that Franco has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Franco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Franco there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Celininho Franco has been cut.
Johnny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Franco on that attempt.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Franco sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a head kick but Franco moves out of range.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Franco.
Johnny Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Celininho Franco.
Jab by Smith.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Franco shoots in.#T1#
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Franco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Franco has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Franco tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Franco tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Franco.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Franco looks winded!
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Franco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Franco jumps guard.
Smith with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Franco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Franco manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Franco's guard. #T2#
Franco will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith cracks Franco with a solid left hand.#ROC#
Franco is rocked!#SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Franco covers up, he's hurt! Smith keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Smith and the ref steps in to end the fight! Smith can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Smith!
After the fight, Johnny Smith 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Franco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been informed that Franco has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wilson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD#
Wilson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but Wilson is dominant here and he's now got Franco's back!#SUB#
Wilson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Franco has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco trying to control the position but Wilson manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Franco right now.
Franco is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Franco trying to control but not successfully. #T1#
Wilson controlling the position well here. Franco rolled but Wilson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Franco is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Franco tries to escape but Wilson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Franco breaks Wilson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wilson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Franco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.#T2#
Wilson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Franco looking to control.
Wilson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wilson pushing down on Franco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wilson blocks the strikes from Franco.
Wilson trying to control the pace. #T3#
Franco trying to control here.
Wilson blocks the strikes from Franco.
Franco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Franco.
Franco has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wilson has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Franco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Franco looking for a sweep but Wilson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Franco flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#SUB#
Wilson wants to finish this one by submission but Franco is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wilson. #T4#
Franco reaches up to try and control the position but Wilson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Franco rolls and tries to escape and now Wilson has his back!
Wilson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Wilson keeps control of the position as Franco tries to break free.
Wilson biding his time, controlling Franco.
Wilson avoiding Franco 's attempts to control his hands.
Franco is in bad spot here.
Franco is still trying to improve position.
Wilson biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Wilson 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#
Wilson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD#
Wilson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilson lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Wilson drops back looking for a leg! Franco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Franco manages to kick Wilson off! Wilson jumps back into Franco's guard.
Wilson controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco looking to control but Wilson passes into half guard.
Wilson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB#
Franco is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Wilson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Wilson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Franco is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Wilson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Wilson!
Sam Wilson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GPG: 50
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Franco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Razore lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Celininho Franco has been cut.
Razore misses the body punch
and Franco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Franco fails to land the takedown.
Franco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Razore pinned against the cage. Razore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joseph Razore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Celininho Franco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Razore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Razore throws a head kick that misses.
Franco walks into a straight right hand from Razore.
Franco goes for a double leg but Razore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Razore continues to drive forward.
Razore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Razore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Francos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been told by Razore's head coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Razore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Razore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franco has his takedown stuffed
and Razore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Franco got wobbled bad by a big combination! Razore presses forward with punches and knees until Franco stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Franco closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Razore!
Our winner, Joseph Razore, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GPG: 46
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
BangYou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Celininho Franco has been cut.
Nice shot lands for BangYou.
BangYou lands a body shot.
BangYou keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
BangYou moves into range and clinches up with Franco.
Franco missing with knees to the body.
BangYou works on Franco's body with a couple of short punches.
Franco looks winded!#KD#
BangYou drops Franco with a big knee straight up the middle! Franco is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Franco is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BangYou scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Franco is still on wobbly legs! Can BangYou finish him?
BangYou throws an uppercut from hell that sends Franco clean off his feet! He's out cold! BangYou stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aiu BangYou!
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Event:
GPG 33
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Ofique scores with a one two! Franco had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ofique avoids the head kick by Franco.
Ofique misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ofique throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Celininho Franco has been cut.#CL2#
Ofique moves into the clinch successfully.
Franco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ofique fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ofique is looking to clinch but Franco is avoiding it.
Franco feinted with a counter takedown.
Ofique feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Francos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Franco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ofique digs a good body shot into Franco's ribs.#TD#
Franco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ofique sprawls well initially but Franco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Franco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Ofique pushes Franco off looking to stand but Franco dives back in and keeps control.
Franco is trying to control. Ofique wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Franco prevents Ofique from standing back up.
Ofique keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Franco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ofique pushes Franco off looking to stand but Franco dives back in and keeps control.
Franco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ofique is trying to stand up here but Franco is controlling him well.
Franco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ofique keeps working.
Ofique is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lazlo Ofique seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ofique defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Franco.
Ofique changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Franco dives in and grabs Ofique's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ofique pushes down on Franco's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Celininho Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ofique misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ofique.
Franco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ofique sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franco somewhat.
Ofique is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some wild striking there from Ofique.
Franco is looking for a counter combo.
Lazlo Ofique is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Franco goes for a double leg but Ofique avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ofique continues to drive forward.
Ofique is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Franco with a body shot.
Ofique ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franco moves away.
Ofique swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Franco seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ofique scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Franco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ofique.
Franco half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ofique slaps away a takedown attempt from Franco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ofique. Franco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ofique is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Franco rather than just go for the knockout.
Franco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Ofique, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Franco tries to counter with a takedown but Ofique is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Franco keeps the fight on the outside.
Franco looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ofique throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Franco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ofique is looking to clinch.
Ofique fails in his attempt to clinch.
Franco fails with the takedown.
Ofique swinging wildly here.
A nice combination there by Ofique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazlo Ofique dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Celininho Franco's cut.
That's time! Franco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ofique throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ofique lands a two punch combo.
#ROC2#
Franco is rocked!
Ofique misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Franco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Franco seems to have got his legs back now.
Franco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ofique pinned against the cage. Ofique gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ofique displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Franco.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Celininho Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ofique swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Ofique throws a series of punches but Franco moves out of range.
Franco seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ofique lands with a nice body punch.
A combination from Ofique does no damage.
Ofique lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ofique throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ofique sprawls and moves away.
Franco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Ofique was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lazlo Ofique seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ofique misses with a wild body shot.
Franco feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Ofique throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franco tries to counter with a takedown but Ofique is quick to defend against it.
Franco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ofique sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franco somewhat.
Ofique looks to score with a jab to the body but Franco is just out of range.
Franco changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ofique swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Franco attempts a counter takedown but Ofique avoids it well and moves away.
Ofique digs a good body shot into Franco's ribs.
Ofique lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Ofique.
Franco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ofique sprawls and moves away.#T3#
A punch combination from Ofique misses.
Sloppy strikes from Ofique. Those never looked like landing.
Franco tries to counter with a takedown but Ofique is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Ofique takes the fight into the clinch.
Ofique lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Franco turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ofique can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ofique is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ofique really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Franco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Franco misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ofique is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Franco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ofique is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ofique is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Franco postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazlo Ofique showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Celininho Franco's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Franco misses with a takedown attempt
and Ofique counters with a left to the body.
Ofique scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ofique moves in looking to clinch but Franco pushes him off.
Ofique misses with a few strikes there.
Franco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ofique swivels and escapes.
Ofique lands a nice looking body shot.
Franco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ofique connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Franco scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Ofique. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ofique scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Ofique connects with a combination that backs up Franco into the cage. Ofique lands a flurry of punches that gets past Franco's guard. Franco is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Ofique bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazlo Ofique!
Lazlo Ofique took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
PFF 27w Huang vs Kneecap
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Clegane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD#
Clegane gets caught flat footed, as Franco shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Clegane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Clegane looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Franco has picked Clegane up and slammed him! Clegane can't keep hold of the triangle and Franco manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Franco tries for a kimura but Clegane is defending well.
Franco landing a few strikes.
Clegane tries to buck Franco off but Franco is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco slows the pace down. #SUB#
Franco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clegane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Clegane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Clegane actively working from the bottom here.
Franco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Clegane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Clegane looking for submissions off his back.
Clegane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Franco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Clegane actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Clegane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Franco lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Clegane actively working from the bottom here.
Franco working the head and body with strikes.
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. Franco connects with a nice short shot to Clegane's temple.
Franco is looking to take a break and control but Clegane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Franco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Franco is looking for a kimura but Clegane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franco to get the leverage.
Franco is nestled in close to Clegane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Clegane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Clegane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Clegane is not content to let Franco control the position.
Clegane is trying to get back to full guard.
Franco winds up and cracks Clegane with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Clegane looking for submissions off his back.
Clegane trying to control from the bottom.
Franco working Clegane over with strikes. #SUB2#
Clegane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Franco scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Franco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clegane defends it well.
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 looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clegane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Clegane is in trouble now - Franco has advanced to mount!
Clegane is looking to improve his position but Franco isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco controlling from mount.
Franco lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#
Clegane is rocked!
Franco controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Celininho Franco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Franco closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Clegane did well to prevent Franco getting side control.#SUB2#
Clegane actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Franco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clegane defends it well. #SUB#
Franco looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Franco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clegane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Clegane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franco pulls his head out easily.
Franco winds up and cracks Clegane with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Franco lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Franco looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Franco not doing much here.
#SUB#
Franco is working for a submission of some sort.
Clegane tries to get to full guard but Franco has control of the leg.
Franco looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2##SUB2#
Clegane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franco pulls his head out easily.
Clegane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Franco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Franco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Clegane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Franco looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clegane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Franco is just content to waste time from the top position. Clegane takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Clegane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Franco passes into side control.
Franco controls the position from side control.#T3##SUB#
Franco has hold of Clegane's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Clegane seems comfortable defending it but Franco has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Clegane is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Clegane is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Franco couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Celininho Franco!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Bassett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Franco tries to avoid it but Bassett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Franco to the ground. Franco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Franco with the counter takedown but Bassett avoids it easily.
Bassett misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Franco counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Franco breaks from the clinch.
Bassett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Bassett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bassett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Franco is fending him off so far but Bassett persists. Nope, Franco circles away and we're back to standing.
Bassett misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Franco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Franco advances position into side control!
Franco is putting a hurting on Bassett here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
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!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franco cracks Bassett with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Franco lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Bassett on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Franco is looking to take a break and control but Bassett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Franco has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bassett is bucking up trying to escape but Franco cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Franco lands a big shot there that rocks Bassett but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Franco with the ground and pound from mount.
Franco landing strikes from the mount.#SUB2#
Franco looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB2#
Franco is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Franco extends the arm and Bassett is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Celininho Franco!
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Event:
UFC 5-The Grudge
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Ramirez throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Franco counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Franco trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Franco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramirez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Franco. #SUB#
Franco is working for a kimura but Ramirez is defending it quite comfortably.
Franco is trying to control. Ramirez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez tries to kick Franco off but Franco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Well, if Franco 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.
#T1#
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Franco has control of the leg.
Franco wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Franco drops an elbow to the side of Ramirez 's head. #SUB#
Franco has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ramirez defend it? Franco steps over the head and cranks it - Ramirez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Franco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Celininho Franco!
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Event:
UFC-Fright Night 2
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Franco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Franco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franco changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Franco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Franco shoots and misses
and Nurudinov counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Celininho Franco has been cut.
Nurudinov stuns Franco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nurudinov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Franco dives in for a single leg takedown but Nurudinov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diyorbek Nurudinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Celininho Franco.
Nurudinov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nurudinov stuns Franco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Franco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nurudinov throws a shot to the body.
Franco looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurudinov rushes Franco with punches - Franco moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Franco goes down! Nurudinov follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diyorbek Nurudinov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2017 |
#R1#
McAdvar scores with a hook to the body. Franco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Horrible takedown attempt by Franco or perhaps it was just good defense by McAdvar, which made it look bad.
McAdvar punishes Franco's body with a nice straight punch.
McAdvar lands a right hook to the body.
McAdvar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Franco under the eye.#CUT#
It looks like Celininho Franco has been cut.
Franco closes this distance looking for a takedown but McAdvar circles away.
Franco looks winded!
McAdvar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McAdvar darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Franco's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles McAdvar before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baines McAdvar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Franco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shinell counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Franco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Franco sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shinell's guard.
Franco throwing shots but Shinell is blocking nicely.
Franco prevents Shinell from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Franco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Franco seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Shinell is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Celininho Franco!
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