Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFA 49 Farmery vs Vasilevskiy
Date: Apr 11, 2018

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Straw Hat. No joy for Fatiman on that attempt.
Straw Hat is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fatiman tries for a takedown but Straw Hat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Fatiman forces Straw Hat back against the cage and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Fatiman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Straw Hat.
Straw Hat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fatiman is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilner Fatiman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fatiman has Straw Hat pressed against the cage, preventing Straw Hat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Straw Hat is looking to control Fatiman's arms but Fatiman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Straw Hat has his back to the cage.
Fatiman tries for a takedown but Straw Hat manages to get underhooks.
Straw Hat looking to throw knees to the head but Fatiman is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Straw Hat looking to slow down the pace here.
Straw Hat stops a takedown attempt from Fatiman.
Straw Hat with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Straw Hat working aggressively here. #TD#
Fatiman wants the takedown. Straw Hat is fighting it off but Fatiman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Straw Hat's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fatiman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Straw Hat controls Fatiman momentarily but Fatiman frees himself.
Fatiman lands a couple of elbows.
Straw Hat has momentary wrist control but Fatiman slips an elbow through the middle.
Fatiman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fatiman'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.#T2#
Fatiman 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.
Fatiman is in close to Straw Hat's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fatiman content to stall in guard here.
Fatiman cracks Straw Hat with a solid left hand.#T3#
Fatiman stands up over Straw Hat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fatiman slips nicely into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Straw Hat can do anything to dispel that myth.
Straw Hat tries to roll over but Fatiman keeps him under control.
Fatiman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fatiman works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Fatiman stalls from top position.
Fatiman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Straw Hat can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Straw Hat taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Fatiman has hold of Straw Hat's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Straw Hat tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fatiman cranks the arm and Straw Hat screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Straw Hat, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Wilner Fatiman!
Wilner Fatiman thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EFA 38 Gigantus vs Viking
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Straw Hat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Willshire.
Nice defenses there by Straw Hat.#TD#
Straw Hat fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Willshire to the ground. Straw Hat is now in Willshire's guard.
Willshire is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU#
Straw Hat stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Straw Hat tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Willshire gets a clinch.
Willshire manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Straw Hat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Willshire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Willshire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Straw Hat doesn't manage to clinch there - Willshire circles away. #T1#
Willshire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Straw Hat throws a sloppy head kick and Willshire moves out of range easily. #TD#
Straw Hat throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Willshire tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Straw Hat is in Willshire's guard.
Willshire wants to stand and escape but Straw Hat is having none of it. #SU#
Straw Hat decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Willshire, up you get!
Straw Hat wants to clinch up but Willshire keeps it at a distance.
Straw Hat lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Willshire swats away the attempt to clinch by Straw Hat.
The fighters circle, before Straw Hat throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Willshire's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Straw Hat lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Monkey Straw Hat!

Event: EFA 31 Turner vs Hicks
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
Straw Hat throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Fatiman counters by clinching up.
Straw Hat throws a head punch that misses.
Fatiman goes for a takedown attempt but Straw Hat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Straw Hat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Straw Hat looking to throw knees to the head but Fatiman is blocking nicely.
I was talking to Straw Hat's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fatiman wants a takedown but no success here.
Straw Hat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Straw Hat working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Straw Hat tries a body shot but Fatiman blocks it. #BC#
Straw Hat breaks the clinch.
Straw Hat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Wilner Fatiman has been cut.#TD2#
Fatiman gets a double leg takedown into Straw Hat's guard.
Fatiman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Fatiman prevents Straw Hat from getting back to his feet.
Straw Hat is pulling down on Fatiman's head. It's preventing any offense from Fatiman, at least for the moment.
Fatiman postures up.
Fatiman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fatiman prevents Straw Hat from getting back to his feet.
Fatiman working some strikes from top position.
Fatiman is in close to Straw Hat's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fatiman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fatiman postures up and lands a big shot to Straw Hat's brow.
Straw Hat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fatiman on the ground.
Fatiman pushes down on Straw Hat's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Straw Hat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Fatiman slows the pace down in half guard.
Fatiman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Fatiman in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Straw Hat tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fatiman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wilner Fatiman!
During a confident post fight interview, Wilner Fatiman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EFA 21 Kraag vs Colbane
Date: Feb 04, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Skywalker gets caught napping as Straw Hat dives in and scores a takedown. Skywalker manages to retain guard.#ES#
Skywalker wriggles free and stands up.
Monkey Straw Hat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Skywalker clinches up against the cage.
Skywalker fails to pull guard.
Straw Hat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skywalker blocks it with crossed arms.
Skywalker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Straw Hat is defending well for now.
Skywalker misses with a punch to the body.
Straw Hat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skywalker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Straw Hat is defending well.
Skywalker is trying to break the clinch but Straw Hat is controlling him.
Skywalker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Straw Hat misses with an elbow over the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Straw Hat with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Luke Skywalker has been cut.
Skywalker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Skywalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skywalker is looking for a takedown.
Straw Hat lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Skywalker is rocked!
Skywalker jumps guard but Straw Hat stands there with Skywalker around his waist. Skywalker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Skywalker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Straw Hat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Skywalker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skywalker tries to pull guard but Straw Hat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Straw Hat prevents a takedown attempt there.
Straw Hat prevents a takedown attempt there.
Skywalker seems to have got his legs back now.
Skywalker wants a takedown but no success here.
Skywalker fails to pull guard.
Straw Hat misses with a knee to the head.
Skywalker takes an elbow to the temple.
Straw Hat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Straw Hat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Straw Hat.
Straw Hat tries to land a knee to the head but Skywalker blocks with his arms.
Straw Hat pushes Skywalker against the cage. Straw Hat is working some dirty boxing. Straw Hat pushes off with a quick right hook! Skywalker goes down! Skywalker tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Straw Hat moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monkey Straw Hat!

Event: Ultimate Fighting Friday 3
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1#
Vovchanchyn throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Straw Hat counters by clinching up.
Vovchanchyn working hard to break the clinch.#KD#
Straw Hat connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Vovchanchyn goes down! Straw Hat jumps into full mount looking to finish! #ROC#
Vovchanchyn is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Taras Vovchanchyn has been cut.
Vovchanchyn tries to buck Straw Hat off but he can't manage it.
Vovchanchyn is still in real trouble! Can Straw Hat finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Straw Hat postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Vovchanchyn in real trouble here! The ref calls for Vovchanchyn to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monkey Straw Hat!

Event: DSOF 12
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Straw Hat dives in for a single leg takedown but Franklin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Franklin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Straw Hat did well to prevent Franklin getting side control.
Straw Hat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Franklin is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Franklin.
Franklin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Franklin lands with a punch from half guard.
Franklin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Straw Hat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Straw Hat is looking to control Franklin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Straw Hat avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin is nestled in close to Straw Hat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Franklin working Straw Hat over with strikes.
Straw Hat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Franklin is working away from the top position though.
Franklin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Straw Hat wants to control but Franklin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Franklin working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin uses his free foot to push down on Straw Hat's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Straw Hat.
Straw Hat wants to control but Franklin is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Straw Hat that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Franklin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Franklin lands a big elbow.
Franklin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Franklin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Franklin with shots to the head and body - Straw Hat looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#
Straw Hat is rocked!
Franklin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Straw Hat is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Straw Hat tries to hold on but Franklin postures up.
Straw Hat seems to have got his legs back now.
Straw Hat is breathing heavily.#T2#
Straw Hat taking shots to the head.
Straw Hat looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Franklin landing strikes from the mount and Straw Hat is in trouble!
Franklin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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!
Franklin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Franklin avoids the attempt from Straw Hat to control.
Franklin with a couple of short strikes.
Franklin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Straw Hat tries to hold on but Franklin pushes him away.
Straw Hat is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Franklin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Franklin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Franklin breaks from Straw Hat's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Franklin.#T3#
Straw Hat can't escape the position.
Franklin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Franklin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Franklin breaks from Straw Hat's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Straw Hat in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Franklin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Franklin lands a big shot there that rocks Straw Hat but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Franklin prevents Straw Hat from getting the reversal.
Franklin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Franklin with good strikes from the mount here!
Franklin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Franklin landing strikes from the mount and Straw Hat is in trouble!
BOOM! Franklin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Franklin landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franklin working the ground and pound effectively.
Franklin lands a big shot there that rocks Straw Hat but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Franklin landing punches.
Franklin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Franklin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Straw Hat can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Straw Hat taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Franklin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Straw Hat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Franklin lands a big shot there that rocks Straw Hat but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Franklin landing strikes from the mount and Straw Hat is in trouble!
Franklin with shots to the head and body - Straw Hat looks very uncomfortable down there.
Franklin lands a big shot there that rocks Straw Hat but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Franklin raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Franklin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Franklin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Franklin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franklin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Straw Hat wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Straw Hat gets a clinch.
Franklin wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Straw Hat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown but Straw Hat sprawls well. He's pushed Franklin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Franklin tries to keep at a distance but Straw Hat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Franklin blocks an elbow strike.
Franklin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Straw Hat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Monkey Straw Hat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Franklin.
Straw Hat lands an elbow that stopped Franklin in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Will Franklin has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Straw Hat scores with a shoulder strike.
Franklin can't break the clinch.
Straw Hat scores with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Straw Hat. #BC#
Straw Hat breaks from the clinch.
Monkey Straw Hat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Straw Hat moves in looking to clinch but Franklin pushes him off.#T1#
Franklin throws a body punch but Straw Hat moves out of range. #CL#
Straw Hat forces Franklin back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Straw Hat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franklin lands with a straight right. Straw Hat didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Straw Hat forces Franklin back against the cage and clinches.
Straw Hat lands a knee to the head.
Straw Hat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Franklin takes an elbow to the temple.
Straw Hat lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Straw Hat scores with a knee to the head.
Franklin tries to pull guard but Straw Hat won't allow it.
Franklin takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Straw Hat looking to throw knees to the head but Franklin is blocking nicely.
Straw Hat lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Straw Hat wants to stall.
Straw Hat lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Franklin is rocked!
Straw Hat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Franklin is still on wobbly legs! Can Straw Hat finish him?
Straw Hat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Straw Hat tries a knee to the head but Franklin blocks it.
Straw Hat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Straw Hat pushes off an throws an elbow but Franklin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Franklin tries to score a body lock takedown but Straw Hat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Straw Hat.
Straw Hat lands a damaging elbow.
Franklin takes an elbow to the temple.
Franklin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Straw Hat lands a shoulder strike.
Franklin tries to pull guard but Straw Hat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Straw Hat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Franklin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Straw Hat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Straw Hat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Straw Hat tries a knee to the head but Franklin blocks it.
Franklin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Straw Hat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Straw Hat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Straw Hat lands an elbow inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Straw Hat.
Franklin blocks an elbow strike.
Straw Hat has Franklin pressed against the cage, preventing Franklin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Straw Hat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franklin's efforts to push away.
Straw Hat misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Franklin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Straw Hat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Monkey Straw Hat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Franklin blocks an elbow strike.
Franklin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Straw Hat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Franklin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Straw Hat throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Straw Hat breaks the clinch.
Jab by Franklin.
Franklin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Franklin seems to have recovered his senses.#T3##CL#
Straw Hat rushes Franklin and presses him up against the cage.
Straw Hat scores with a knee to the head.
Straw Hat misses with a knee to the head.
Franklin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Straw Hat after a bit of a struggle.
Franklin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Straw Hat pulls his leg out and moves away.
Straw Hat scores with a jab to the head.
Straw Hat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franklin.
Straw Hat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franklin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franklin misses with a body shot.
Straw Hat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franklin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franklin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Franklin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Straw Hat was well out of range. Poor timing from Franklin.#TD2#
Franklin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4#
Straw Hat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Straw Hat punching from the bottom.
Franklin slips a nice elbow through Straw Hat's hands, connecting with Straw Hat's forehead.
Franklin wants to pass to mount but Straw Hat is defending the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franklin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Franklin working the head and body with strikes.
Straw Hat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Franklin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Franklin scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franklin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Franklin wants to pass the guard but Straw Hat is keeping the position.
Franklin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monkey Straw Hat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Will Franklin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Straw Hat tries to clinch up.
Franklin dives in for a single leg takedown but Straw Hat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice shot lands for Franklin.
Straw Hat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franklin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franklin throws an overhand right that lands on Straw Hat's shoulder, as Straw Hat tries to avoid the shot.
Straw Hat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franklin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Straw Hat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Straw Hat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franklin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franklin throws a shot from downtown. Straw Hat moves away and avoids it.
Straw Hat shoots in and drives through. Franklin sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Straw Hat wants to clinch.#T1#
Franklin just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Franklin lands with a shot to the body.
Franklin swats away the attempt to clinch by Straw Hat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Franklin looking for a takedown.
Straw Hat tries to throw a body punch but Franklin avoids it by throwing Straw Hat back against the cage.
Straw Hat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Franklin up against the cage.
Straw Hat tries a knee to the head but Franklin blocks it.
Franklin blocks a body shot from Straw Hat. #T2#
Straw Hat taking a breather.
Straw Hat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Straw Hat connects with a knee to the head.
Straw Hat pushes off an throws an elbow but Franklin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Franklin jumps guard but Straw Hat stands there with Franklin around his waist. Franklin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Monkey Straw Hat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Franklin.
Straw Hat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franklin blocks it with crossed arms.
Franklin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Straw Hat is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Franklin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Straw Hat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Straw Hat just leaning against Franklin, taking a breather.
Straw Hat has a couple of punches blocked by Franklin.
Straw Hat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Franklin tries to pull guard but Straw Hat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Straw Hat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Straw Hat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Straw Hat is pressed up against the cage. Franklin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Straw Hat down to the mat. Straw Hat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Straw Hat lands with a kick to the temple. Franklin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Franklin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Franklin lands in his opponent's guard.
Franklin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Franklin postures up.
Franklin stops Straw Hat from standing up.
Franklin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Franklin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Straw Hat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franklin postures up and lands a big shot to Straw Hat's brow.
Straw Hat trying to control the position.
Franklin distracts Straw Hat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Franklin scoring with some ground and pound.
Franklin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Franklin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Franklin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Franklin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Franklin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Franklin throws a strike but Straw Hat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Straw Hat from controlling successfully.

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 Monkey Straw Hat.
I think Straw Hat 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Straw Hat.
Perkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Straw Hat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Straw Hat jabs at Perkins's body.
No joy there for Straw Hat, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Straw Hat tries to keep at a distance but Perkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Perkins taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Perkins tries to break free but Straw Hat pushes him back against the cage.
Straw Hat is trying to drag Perkins to the mat but Perkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Perkins is trying to break the clinch but Straw Hat has him pressed against the cage.
Perkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Straw Hat won't allow it. #BC2#
Straw Hat breaks the clinch.
Straw Hat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hector Perkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monkey Straw Hat.
Straw Hat fails with a takedown attempt.
Straw Hat avoids the body shot from Perkins.
Perkins tries for a takedown but Straw Hat circles away easily#CL2#
and Straw Hat counters by clinching up.
Perkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Straw Hat up against the cage.
Perkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Straw Hat gets an underhook and turns Perkins into the cage.#T2##BC2#
Straw Hat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perkins with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Straw Hat counters with a crisp one two that drops Perkins! Straw Hat thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Perkins to his feet! Perkins is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Perkins is rocked!
Perkins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Straw Hat shoots in for a takedown but Perkins shows good takedown defense.
Oh Perkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Straw Hat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Perkins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Perkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Straw Hat pushes Perkins against the cage. Straw Hat is working some dirty boxing. Straw Hat pushes off with a quick right hook! Perkins goes down! Perkins tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Straw Hat moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monkey Straw Hat!

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