Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2021

#R1#
Spencer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Luiz Franca has been cut.
Franca shoots in for a takedown but Spencer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spencer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spencer throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Franca counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Franca works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Franca is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Franca is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spencer defends it well.
Spencer told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Franca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spencer's head.
Franca will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Franca missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Franca is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spencer sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Franca is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spencer tries to kick Franca off but Franca keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Franca seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Franca is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Spencer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luiz Franca!
Luiz Franca made sure to mention his sponsor, Core Combat in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2021

#R1#
Keene fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Keene shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Franca is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Keene is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Franca defends it well.
Franca regains full guard. Nicely done.
Keene passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Franca is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canucks Combat Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Franca manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Franca seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Keene is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luiz Franca!
A very excited looking Luiz Franca rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: FARTMMA 118
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franca changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Franca manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Franca moves out of range of the body kick.
Franca darts in looking for a takedown but McDonald gets double underhooks and turns Franca into the cage.
Franca backing away here, and McDonald unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Franca shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Franca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Franca's head.#CUT2#It looks like Luiz Franca has been cut.#TD#
McDonald gets caught flat footed, as Franca shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking to cinch up a triangle. Franca throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to McDonald's body to avoid the submission. McDonald has instead reached around Franca's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! McDonald arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David McDonald!
David McDonald bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: FARTMMA 103
Date: Jun 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from McDonald. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Franca fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McDonald sprawls well initially but Franca persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Franca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franca pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Franca 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.
Franca throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by Franca.
Franca is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Franca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Franca working over McDonald with some ground and pound. McDonald looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Franca seems to be looking for submissions.
Franca takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franca pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Franca is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McDonald's coaches at The Forge have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
McDonald is pressing down on Franca's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2##SUB#
Franca is sitting in close to McDonald's body. McDonald has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Franca is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Franca is tapping! That was a very nice submission by McDonald.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David McDonald!
Post fight, David McDonald stared into the camera and said 'I been down... and I've been out... but I'm back, baby! New year, new life!'.

Event: FARTMMA 96
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Franca shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Voronov but Voronov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franca has been working on his balance at Iron Man (Fitness & Sparring), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Voronov.
Voronov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Franca with a lazy takedown attempt
and Voronov counters with a one-two to the body.
Franca takes one to the side of the head.
Voronov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#
Franca is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Luiz Franca has been cut.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Voronov engages and cracks Franca with a massive lead left hook - Franca tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Voronov is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrei Voronov!
Andrei Voronov 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.

Event: *TR11: BOAGRIUS VS. GARCON
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Franca takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Luiz Franca has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yoshida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Franca shoots in and gets a takedown into Yoshida's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Franca throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yoshida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Franca scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Franca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing that Franca has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Franca drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yoshida manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Franca has Yoshida in his guard.#REVB#
Yoshida stopping the sweep attempt from Franca.#SUB#
Franca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Franca is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yoshida controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Franca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yoshida 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.
Franca looking for a sweep. Not yet Franca, not yet.
Yoshida sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yoshida trying to control but Franca is working from the bottom.
Yoshida working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yoshida sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Franca looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Franca working for submissions but it's allowed Yoshida to get to half guard.
Yoshida sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Yoshida 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.
Franca is looking for a sweep. Yoshida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yoshida looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yoshida trying to control the action but Franca is working from the bottom. #T3#
Franca wants to get back to full guard.
Franca is working hard here to advance position.
Yoshida trying to control the pace.
Franca manages to get to full guard.
Yoshida is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Franca keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Franca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yoshida is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Franca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yoshida is one step ahead there.
Franca keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Franca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lyoto Yoshida will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luiz Franca's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Franca shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yoshida is trying to defend but Franca finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yoshida tries to get to full guard but Franca has control of the leg.
Yoshida trying to control from the bottom.
Franca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Franca prevents Yoshida from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Franca is working for an americana but Yoshida has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Franca was thinking about the submission.
Franca slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Franca seems to be working for a kimura but Yoshida defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Yoshida trying to control from the bottom.
Yoshida 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.#SUB#
Franca seems to be looking for submissions.
Yoshida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Franca is working away from the top position though.
Franca scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yoshida makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yoshida.
Franca preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Franca postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yoshida is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Franca, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Yoshida avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2##SUB#
Franca throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yoshida uses it to pass to side control.
Yoshida controls the position.
Franca is trying to improve his position.
Yoshida creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Franca is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Franca being controlled for a moment.
Yoshida is looking to take a break and control but Franca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luiz Franca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franca tries to buck Yoshida off but Yoshida is having none of it.
Yoshida wants to control but Franca is keeping him busy.
Franca is looking for a sweep.
Yoshida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franca keeps working.
Yoshida takes a little break here. Franca wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Franca is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yoshida trying to control the action but Franca is working from the bottom.
Franca tries to improve position but can't.
Yoshida in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Yoshida trying to control the action but Franca is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franca is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Luiz Franca will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luiz Franca's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Yoshida lands the left hand.#TD#
Franca shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Franca was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Franca throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Franca working the ground and pound but Yoshida is defending the strikes.
Yoshida is looking for a sweep.
Yoshida manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Franca scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yoshida is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Franca is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yoshida sees it coming and defends easily.
Yoshida works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yoshida looking for a sweep. Not yet Yoshida, not yet.
Franca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yoshida looking for a sweep. Not yet Yoshida, not yet.
Yoshida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Yoshida looking for a sweep. Not yet Yoshida, not yet.
Yoshida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Franca tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoshida is retaining full guard.
Franca throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Yoshida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yoshida 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.
Franca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franca postures up in Yoshida's guard and throws a big left but Yoshida blocks it.
Franca stopping the sweep attempt from Yoshida.
Yoshida is still trying to improve position.
Franca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Franca stopping the sweep attempt from Yoshida.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yoshida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yoshida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Franca advances position into side control!#SUB#
Franca tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Franca wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yoshida, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yoshida is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Yoshida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yoshida wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Franca is trying to work for a kimura but Yoshida is defending well.
Franca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Franca is working for an americana but Yoshida has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Franca was thinking about the submission.
Yoshida 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.
Franca throws a big right hand that misses.
Yoshida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franca is one step ahead there.
Franca tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoshida is retaining full guard.
Franca 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.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Franca throws a strike but Yoshida rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Yoshida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Franca has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yoshida has managed to get both his arms back between Franca's legs - danger averted.
Yoshida is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yoshida keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Franca's head.
Yoshida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yoshida stopping the sweep attempt from Franca.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Yoshida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yoshida works over Franca with some ground and pound from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Franca showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Franca 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Franca!
Luiz Franca was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TR8: BOAGRIUS VS. DELSARTE
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
De Struicao looks to land a right hand but Franca moved out of range.
Franca fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from De Struicao as Franca shoots in.
Franca shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Franca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Struicao throws a sloppy head kick and Franca moves out of range easily.
Franca tries for a takedown but De Struicao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De Struicao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Franca.
De Struicao avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Franca shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in De Struicao's guard.
De Struicao keeping full guard, as Franca tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Franca throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Struicao works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
De Struicao working a defensive guard here.
Franca throwing strikes from guard but De Struicao blocks nicely.
Franca keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Struicao's head.
Franca tries to free his leg and advance position but De Struicao is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
De Struicao looks winded!
Franca throws an elbow that misses. De Struicao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Franca's guard. Nice move by De Struicao!#REVB##SUB#
Franca has his feet on De Struicao's thighs here. He's pushed De Struicao off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! De Struicao screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Franca!
Luiz Franca bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TR5: ORSINI VS. BARNETT
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
Franca fails with a takedown attempt.
Franca fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Franca scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Magaluff is looking for a sweep.
Magaluff has one of Franca's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB#
Franca has hold of Magaluff's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Magaluff tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Franca cranks the arm and Magaluff screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Magaluff, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Luiz Franca!
Luiz Franca decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BFF 80: TWIN CROWN FINALS
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Onazi throws a hook to the side of Franca's head but Franca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Franca tries to close the distance and clinch but Onazi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Franca rushes Onazi and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Franca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franca working aggressively here.
Franca throws a punch but it's blocked by Onazi.
Our sources have told us that Onazi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Franca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Franca on the inside.
Onazi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Franca turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Onazi tries to buck Franca off but Franca is having none of it.
Franca working away.
Onazi is looking to reverse the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franca landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Franca is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Onazi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Franca is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Onazi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
My spies in CrossFit Sydney inform me that Franca has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Franca working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Franca working the ground and pound.
Franca working the head and body with strikes.
Onazi can't do much from the bottom here.
Franca is working Onazi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Franca throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Onazi is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Onazi parries the strikes from Franca easily there. Franca is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Onazi to escape. #SUB2#
Franca thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Franca is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Onazi has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Onazi regains half guard.#SUB2#
Onazi is defending against the submission attempts here by Franca.
Franca moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Franca tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Franca has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Onazi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Franca is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Onazi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Franca misses with the ground and pound.
Onazi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Franca misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Onazi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Onazi tries to bench press Franca off him but Franca keeps the position.
Franca has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Franca throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Onazi works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Franca passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Onazi! #T4#
Franca fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Franca with shots to the head and body - Onazi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Onazi tries to reverse the position but Franca maintains control.
Franca throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Franca postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Onazi looks a forlorn figure. #ROC2#
Onazi is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franca dominating with strikes here.
Oh Onazi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Onazi is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Franca looking for a guillotine from mount but Onazi is having none of it.
Franca postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Onazi in real trouble here! The ref calls for Onazi 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 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luiz Franca!
A less than humble Luiz Franca misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TWIN CROWN ROUND 2.
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Lawrence swings for the body but Franca moves out of range.
Lawrence scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Franca clinches. #TD2#
Franca gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lawrence manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lawrence wants to sweep here but Franca controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Franca avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Lawrence is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Franca defends well.
Franca scoring with some ground and pound.
Franca landing some decent shots from guard.
Franca must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Franca passes Lawrence's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lawrence gets full guard.#T1##SUB#
Franca is posturing up here but Lawrence has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Franca tries to roll out but it's too tight and Franca has to tap! Slick submission there by Lawrence!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Lawrence!
John Lawrence looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Put him in a body bag!'.

Event: TWIN CROWN ROUND 1
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1##TD#
Franca closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Savic's guard.
Savic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Franca tries to roll over but Savic keeps him under control.
Savic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Franca's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Savic passes to side control.
Franca is not content to let Savic control the position.
Franca tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Savic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Franca gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savic prevents Franca from improving his position.
Savic wants to pass to mount but Franca is defending the position.
Savic is taking a breather. Franca 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.
Savic is trying to control. Franca wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Franca gets full guard.
I've been told that Savic has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Savic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Savic preventing the sweep.
Franca lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Savic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Savic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franca throws a big right hand that misses.
Savic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Franca's guard. #REVB#
Franca bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savic's guard. #REVR#
Franca throws a strike but Savic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Franca wants to sweep here but Savic controlling him for the moment.
Franca 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##SUB#
Franca seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Franca wants to work for an arm triangle but Savic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Franca is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franca missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Franca seems to be working for a kimura but Savic defends the submission attempt.
Savic tries to get to full guard but Franca has control of the leg. #SUB#
Franca is looking for a kimura but Savic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franca to get the leverage.
Franca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savic tries to get to full guard but Franca has control of the leg.
Savic keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Savic tries to get to full guard but Franca has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Franca is working for a submission of some sort.
Savic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Franca. #SUB#
Franca 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.
Franca throwing shots but Savic is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Franca is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Savic tries to roll over but Franca keeps him under control.
Savic is looking to control Franca's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savic avoid being mounted?#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Franca looks to land a strike but Savic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Savic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Franca sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Savic's guard.
Savic desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Savic is defending against the submission attempts here by Franca.
Franca drops an elbow to the side of Savic's head.
Savic is trying to get back to full guard.
Savic is trying to control but can't.
Franca is pressing down on Savic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savic is holding on for now. #SUB#
Franca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Franca 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.#T5#
Savic tries to roll over but Franca keeps him under control.#SUB#
Franca wants to work for an arm triangle but Savic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Savic regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Savic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Savic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Franca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Franca forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Franca is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Savic is just riding it out for now. Franca eventually gives up the hold.
Franca tries to pass to full mount but Savic defends it. #T6#
Savic trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Franca works his way into side control. #SUB#
Franca tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Franca has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Savic tries to bench press Franca off him but Franca keeps the position.
Franca sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Savic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Savic is trying to control Franca's posture but Franca avoids it. #SUB#
Franca working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Savic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T7#
Franca is thwarting Savic's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Franca is looking for a kimura here.
Savic trying to control from the bottom.
Savic is looking to improve his position.
Franca wants to free his trapped foot but Savic is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Franca wants to work for an arm triangle but Savic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Savic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Franca.
Savic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savic landing strikes from the bottom. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Savic is defending against the submission attempts here by Franca.
Savic trying to control from the bottom.
Savic gets full guard.
Savic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Franca manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Franca keeping full guard, as Savic tries to pass.
Savic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franca looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savic wants to control from the top but Franca keeps moving. #T9#
Franca 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#
Savic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Franca. #SUB#
Franca is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Franca. #SUB#
Franca is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Savic gets back to full guard.
Franca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franca postures up in Savic's guard and throws a big left but Savic blocks it.
Savic working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Franca drops back, looking for a kneebar! Savic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Savic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Savic! #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Franca dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R2##TD#
Franca decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Savic is defending against the submission attempts here by Franca. #SUB#
Franca is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savic defends it well.
Franca is thwarting Savic's attempts to control the position.
Franca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Savic's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Franca is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Franca.
Franca is looking to advance position but Savic won't allow it. #T1#
Franca lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Franca seems to be looking for submissions.
Savic tries to get to full guard but Franca has control of the leg.
Savic is trying to control but can't.
Franca is nestled in close to Savic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Franca is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savic sees it coming and defends easily.
Luiz Franca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Franca.
Savic is looking for a sweep. Franca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Franca is working away from the top position though.
Franca working Savic over with strikes.
Savic regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Savic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Franca won't allow Savic to sweep him here.
Franca is in close to Savic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Savic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Franca lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Franca chips away with some ground and pound.
Franca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savic can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Franca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Franca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Savic is trying to keep Franca in close.
Franca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franca throws a big right hand that misses.
Savic pulls Franca in close to prevent any damage.
Franca is working Savic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Savic 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.
Franca content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Franca throws a big elbow that misses.
Franca tries to free his leg and advance position but Savic is retaining full guard.
Savic looking for a sweep. Not yet Savic, not yet.
Franca throwing strikes from guard but Savic blocks nicely.
Franca postures up in Savic's guard and throws a big left but Savic blocks it.
Savic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franca.
Savic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franca is one step ahead there.
Franca postures up.
Franca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Franca works over Savic with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT#
It looks like Dragomir Savic has been cut.
Franca tries to free his leg and advance position but Savic is retaining full guard.
Franca is looking to pass into half guard but Savic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Savic is in guard.#REVB#
Savic stopping the sweep attempt from Franca.
Savic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Savic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Franca looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Franca working for a triangle but Savic defends it easily.
Savic won't allow Franca to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savic is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Savic is pushing down on Franca's leg trying to pass to half guard. Franca is fighting to maintain full guard but Savic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Savic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Franca moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Savic content to stall in guard here.
Savic passes Franca's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Savic content to control rather than advance.
Franca is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Savic is looking to advance position but Franca won't allow it.
Franca slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Franca throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Savic escapes and throws Franca's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Franca is not content to let Savic control the position.
Franca is looking for a sweep.
Franca is working hard here to advance position.
Dragomir Savic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7##SUB2#
Savic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Franca knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Franca is trying to improve his position.
Savic controlling from side mount.
Franca gets back to half guard.
Franca is looking to improve his position.
Savic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Savic trying to control the action but Franca is working from the bottom.
Franca manages to get to full guard.
Savic is working Franca over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Savic content to stall in guard here.
Savic preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Franca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savic postures up and lands a big shot to Franca's brow. #T9#
Savic sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Savic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Franca has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savic has managed to get both his arms back between Franca's legs - danger averted.
Savic throws a big right hand that misses.
Savic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Franca keeping moving, preventing Savic from controlling successfully.
Franca 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.
Savic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franca keeping moving, preventing Savic from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Luiz Franca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Franca looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savic is fending him off so far but Franca persists. Nope, Savic circles away and we're back to standing.
Franca gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Savic counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Franca showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Franca 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Luiz Franca!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Luiz Franca!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Luiz Franca!

Luiz Franca wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Luiz Franca started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BFF 71: Inarritu vs. Kawamata
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1##TD#
Franca shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Robinson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Franca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Franca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Franca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Franca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Franca throwing strikes from guard but Robinson blocks nicely.
Franca tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Robinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Franca 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.
Franca throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franca. #SUB2#
Franca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Franca postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franca passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Robinson prevents Franca from improving position. #T1##SUB#
Franca tries for a kimura but Robinson is defending well.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Robinson wants to control but Franca postures up.
Robinson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Franca thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Robinson is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Franca looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Robinson is looking to reverse the position.
Franca cracks Robinson with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Franca is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Robinson tries to buck Franca off but Franca is having none of it.#SUB#
Franca is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Robinson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Franca working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Robinson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Franca has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Robinson dodges the ground and pound from Franca.
Robinson is trying to control Franca's posture but Franca avoids it. #SUB#
Franca has an Americana. Robinson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Franca is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Franca hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Luiz Franca!
After the fight, Luiz Franca 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.

Event: BFF 67: Inuzuka vs. Nti
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Lester missing with a left hand there. Franca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lester cracks a nice hook into Franca's ribs.
Franca fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lester avoids it really well and circles away.
Lester misses with a hook. Franca ducked under it nicely.
Lester lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Luiz Franca has been cut.
Lester throws a looping overhand right but Franca ducks down to avoid it.
Franca looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Franca misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lester wants to counter the offense by Franca and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Franca. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Lester darts in and clinches Franca up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester gets underhooks to prevent Franca's takedown attempt.
Lester lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lester scores with a nice hook to the head.
Franca is working for takedown but Lester is calmly controlling the position for now.
Franca drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lester pulls his leg out and moves away.
Franca goes for a double leg but Lester avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Lester continues to drive forward.
The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Franca shoots in for a takedown but Lester shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Lester closes the distance and clinches.
Lester is pressed up against the ropes. Franca has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lester down to the mat. Lester avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Franca fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Lester pushes Franca up against the ropes in a clinch.
Franca is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lester gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Franca.
A short left from Lester.
Lester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Franca gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lester regains guard.
Lester keeping full guard, as Franca tries to pass.
Lester is pulling down on Franca's head. It's preventing any offense from Franca, at least for the moment.
Lester avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Franca advances to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Franca is working for a submission of some sort.
Lester really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Franca. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Franca thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Franca seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Lester has recovered full guard. #SUB#
Franca is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lester is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lester has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Franca looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lester puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Franca gets back to full guard.
Franca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lester is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Franca keeping full guard, as Lester tries to pass.
Franca wants to sweep but no luck.
Franca is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Franca is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #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.
Lester stopping the sweep attempt from Franca.
Lester sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lester stopping the sweep attempt from Franca.
Franca lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lester working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franca.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Franca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T5##SUB#
Franca postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lester is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Franca, into his guard. #REVB#
Franca wants to sweep here but Lester controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Franca working for a triangle but Lester defends it easily. #SUB#
Franca working for submissions but it's allowed Lester to get to half guard. #T6#
Lester prevents Franca from improving his position.#SUB#
Franca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lester content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Franca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Lester has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
Franca slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Franca lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lester is pulling down on Franca's head. It's preventing any offense from Franca, at least for the moment.
Franca working some strikes from top position.
Franca stops Lester from standing up.
Franca looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Franca's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Franca postures up in Lester's guard and throws a big left but Lester blocks it.
Franca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Franca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Franca drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lester dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Franca 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Franca is on top in guard. #REVR#
Franca throwing strikes but missing.
Franca is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Franca postures up in Lester's guard and throws a big left but Lester blocks it.
Franca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franca stopping the sweep attempt from Lester.
Franca throws an elbow that misses. Lester uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Franca's guard. Nice move by Lester!#REVB#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T9##SUB#
Franca working for a triangle but Lester defends it easily.
Lester won't allow Franca to sweep him here.
Franca manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lester manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Franca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Franca drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lester looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lester looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lester! #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franca is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moe Lester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Franca's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R2#
Lester keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lester scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franca.
Franca tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lester sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franca somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Lester's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Franca closes the distance and clinches up with Lester, looking for a takedown. Franca pushes Lester against the ropes but Lester circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Franca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franca gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lester counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Lester closes the distance and clinches.
Lester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Franca drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lester is leaning against Franca and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lester scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Lester lands a body punch.
Lester pushes Franca back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Lester works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lester looking to slow down the pace here.
Lester scores with a hook to the body.
Lester wants to stall.
Lester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lester lands with a light punch inside.
Lester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Franca takes a shot to the head.
Lester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Franca goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lester prevents it.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Franca controls the action.
Lester scores with a shoulder strike.
Lester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lester lands a body punch in the clinch.
Franca is trying to drag Lester to the mat but Lester just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Franca wants to take the fight to the mat but Lester manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Franca tries for a takedown but Lester manages to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Lester as the two fighters clinch.
Franca is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lester.
Lester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franca backwards.
A hook to the body from Lester.
Moe Lester seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Franca takes a shot to the head.
Franca goes for a takedown attempt but Lester pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lester darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#
Franca is rocked!
Lester lands with a right and another and another! Franca is in big trouble! Lester lands again and this time it's lights out for Franca! A quality knockout there for Lester.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Moe Lester!
A relieved looking Moe Lester thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BFF 64: Bone vs. Inarritu
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
De Souza lands a right hook to the body.
De Souza throws a lazy right hand but Franca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Franca tries for a takedown but De Souza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Franca shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. De Souza is trying to defend but Franca finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
De Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Franca is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Souza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Franca. #SUB2#
Franca is trying to work for a kimura but De Souza is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Franca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Franca throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing De Souza to regain full guard. #SUB#
De Souza is looking for a triangle but Franca pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
De Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Franca throws a strike but De Souza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Franca has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but De Souza has passed into side control.
Franca sneaks back into half guard.
De Souza passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Franca!
Franca sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
De Souza 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.#T2#
Franca gets full guard.
De Souza passes Franca's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Franca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Souza wants to take a breather but Franca is having none of it.
Franca trying to get back to full guard but De Souza takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza prevents Franca from getting the reversal.#SUB#
De Souza is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Franca to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Franca shrugs it off.
Franca is squirming around, avoiding De Souza's attempts to control the action. #T3#
De Souza controlling the pace for now.
Franca is looking to improve his position but De Souza isn't that keen on the idea.
Franca manages to regain half guard. Good work.
De Souza trying to control the action but Franca is working from the bottom.
Franca is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
De Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Franca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Souza.
De Souza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Franca does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Franca works his way to full guard. Good work.
De Souza pushes down on Franca's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Franca manages to get to full guard.
Franca looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franca keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
De Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Franca is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Franca escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Souza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Souza forces his way into half guard.
Franca is looking to improve his position. #T5#
Franca slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Franca manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Souza manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Franca throws an elbow that misses. De Souza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Franca's guard. Nice move by De Souza!#REVR#
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Franca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Franca.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Franca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Souza 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. #T6#
De Souza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Franca is not content to let De Souza control the position.
Franca manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
De Souza wants to control but Franca is keeping him busy.
De Souza perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Franca wants to improve his position but De Souza is controlling well.
De Souza is controlling the pace.
Franca wants to improve his position but De Souza is controlling well. #T7##SUB#
De Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Souza prevents Franca from improving his position.
De Souza uses his free foot to push down on Franca's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Franca.
Franca manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
De Souza seems to be looking for submissions.
Franca is looking to improve his position. #T8##SUB#
De Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Franca sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
De Souza is working for a kimura but Franca is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
De Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Franca tries to roll over but De Souza keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Franca manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Franca bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Souza's guard. #REVB#
Franca scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Franca stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! De Souza throws up his legs and catches Franca in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Franca tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by De Souza! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rogerio De Souza!

Event: BFF 59: Kilpatrick vs. Schaub
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Arundel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Franca seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Franca decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Franca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Arundel is defending against the submission attempts here by Franca. #SUB#
Franca is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arundel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Franca.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arundel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arundel is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Franca is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Franca works his way into side control. #SUB#
Franca tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Arundel is looking to regain half guard here but Franca keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Franca thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Franca thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Franca is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arundel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Franca works to advance to full mount. Arundel defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Franca working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Franca is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Arundel has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Arundel!
Franca tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Franca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arundel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arundel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Franca 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##T3##SUB#
Franca is working for a kimura here but Arundel manages to reverse the position and he's now in Franca's guard.
Arundel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Franca 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.#SUB#
Franca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Franca pushes a forearm under Arundel's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Arundel is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Franca!
In his post fight interview, Luiz Franca started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BFF 54: Lesnar vs. Obermueller
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franca.
Franca with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bull counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Franca thinking.
Franca takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
It looks like Luiz Franca has been cut.#TD2#
Franca throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bull tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Franca is in Bull's guard.
Franca won't allow Bull to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Franca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Franca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Franca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bull is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bull looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franca is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Franca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Franca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bull swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Franca 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.
Bull trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Franca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Franca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Franca 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.
Franca won't allow Bull to sweep him here.
Bull might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bull is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Franca tries to free his leg and advance position but Bull is retaining full guard.
Bull not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Franca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bull is keeping the position for now.
Franca passes into half guard. #T2#
Franca wants to free his trapped foot but Bull is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Franca is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bull trying to control here. #SUB2#
Franca wants to work for an arm triangle but Bull is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Franca is looking for a kimura here.
Franca is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Bull defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Franca. #T3##SUB2#
Franca goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bull turns into him and now he's in Franca's guard.
Bull trying to control but Franca is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Franca is on top in guard. #REVB#
Franca passes Bull's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bull wants to control but Franca is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Franca is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Franca is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bull defends it well. #T4#
Franca is looking to advance position but Bull won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bull wants to improve his position but Franca is controlling well.
Franca is thwarting Bull's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Franca is trying for a kimura here. Bull looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Franca wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luiz Franca!

Event: BFF 51: El Toro vs. Franca II
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Franca shoots in and gets a takedown into El Toro Jr's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Franca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Toro Jr is keeping the position for now.
El Toro Jr managing to control the position.
Franca advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Franca is looking for a kimura here.
El Toro Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
El Toro Jr gets full guard.#SUB2#
Franca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
El Toro Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
El Toro Jr is looking for a triangle but Franca pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
El Toro Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
El Toro Jr has his foot on Franca's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Franca works his way back into a safe position though.
Franca stands and throws El Toro Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Franca tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
El Toro Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Franca's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Franca is working for a submission of some sort.
El Toro Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Franca's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Franca's back!
Franca is really stuck here.
El Toro Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Franca tries to buck him off.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
El Toro Jr'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.
Franca wants to escape the position. #T2#
El Toro Jr has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Franca's body.
Franca tries to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Franca wants to escape the position.
What can Franca do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Franca manages to reverse the position and now he's in El Toro Jr's guard. Nice work there by Franca.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
El Toro Jr looking for a guillotine here but Franca defends easily. #T3#
Franca looking to pass the guard.
Franca is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
El Toro Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Franca passes El Toro Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Franca 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.
El Toro Jr is pressing down on Franca's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
El Toro Jr looking for a guillotine here but Franca defends easily. #T4##SUB#
El Toro Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Franca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Franca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Franca passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Franca is trying to work for a kimura but El Toro Jr is defending well. #SUB2#
Franca is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and El Toro Jr defends it well.
El Toro Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
El Toro Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Franca is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
El Toro Jr tries to get to full guard but Franca has control of the leg. #T5##SUB2#
Franca seems to be working for a kimura but El Toro Jr defends the submission attempt.
El Toro Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Toro Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Can Factory, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Franca is looking for a kimura here.
El Toro Jr gets full guard.
Franca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
El Toro Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Franca 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. #SUB#
El Toro Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Franca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Franca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6##SUB#
El Toro Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Franca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Franca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Franca drops back looking for a leg! El Toro Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and El Toro Jr manages to kick Franca off! Franca jumps back into El Toro Jr's guard.
El Toro Jr keeping full guard, as Franca tries to pass.
Franca keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Franca avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
El Toro Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Franca is aware though and is defending well.#T7##SUB2#
Franca 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.
Franca stands and throws El Toro Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Franca is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. El Toro Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on El Toro Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Franca swings around for an armbar but El Toro Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Franca's guard.
Franca 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.
Franca has a closed guard, preventing El Toro Jr from standing up.
El Toro Jr wants to control from the top but Franca keeps moving. #SUB2#
Franca is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and El Toro Jr defends well.#T8##SUB2#
Franca looking for a guillotine here but El Toro Jr defends easily.
Franca looks winded!
El Toro Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
El Toro Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Franca is proving hard to escape from.
Franca looking for a sweep. Not yet Franca, not yet.
El Toro Jr controlling from the top position.
Our spies down at at CrossFit Sydney inform us that Franca has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
El Toro Jr wanted to stand there but Franca had control of the position.
El Toro Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9##SUB2#
Franca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. El Toro Jr is aware though and is defending well.
El Toro Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Franca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. El Toro Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. El Toro Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
El Toro Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Franca tries to score a power double leg takedown but El Toro Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franca somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Toro Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Franca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ceaser El Toro Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Franca misses with a takedown attempt
and El Toro Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Luiz Franca has been cut.
El Toro Jr lands a jab to Franca's midsection.
El Toro Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
Franca is rocked!
El Toro Jr throws a powerful right kick. Franca tried to block low but the kick was high! Franca was taken right off of his feet! El Toro Jr jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ceaser El Toro Jr!
Ceaser El Toro Jr retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Ceaser El Toro Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BFF 45: Fury vs. Teebs II
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Franca gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Luiz Franca has been cut.
Franca dives in and grabs Pascual's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pascual pushes down on Franca's head and hops out.#TD2#
Franca changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pascual looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Franca in the domination position with Pascual hanging on.
Pascual sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pascual is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Franca maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pascual could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Franca has cracked it and Pascual is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Franca!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luiz Franca!

Event: BFF 42: Bull vs. Boone
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by El Toro Jr! #CUT2#
It looks like Luiz Franca has been cut.
Franca misses with a takedown attempt
and El Toro Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Franca tries for a takedown but El Toro Jr circles away easily
and El Toro Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Franca shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has El Toro Jr pinned against the ropes. El Toro Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Franca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franca gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and El Toro Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
El Toro Jr and Franca are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. El Toro Jr throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Franca into next week! Ooooh that was huge! El Toro Jr knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ceaser El Toro Jr!

Event: BFF 37: Cain vs. Fei
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1##TD#
Franca feints and as Compo raises his hands in defense, Franca changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Compo can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Franca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Franca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Franca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Franca pushing down on Compo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Franca 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.
Franca stops Compo from getting back to his feet.
Compo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Franca 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. Compo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Franca!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luiz Franca!

Event: BFF 31: Bull vs Franca
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Franca slips under a jab from Bull.
Bull catches Franca with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Luiz Franca has been cut.
A jab from Bull misses.
Bull sets himself, and Franca steps forward looking for the clinch! Bull avoids it this time.
Bull cracks Franca with a good jab.
Bull throws a series of punches but Franca avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull lands a jab to the nose.
Bull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franca tries to counter with a clinch but Bull shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Franca takes one to the chin there.#ROC#
Franca is rocked!
Franca drops his hands for a split second and Bull immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Franca face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Bull follows up with a right hand that knocks Franca into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Balder Bull!
Balder Bull retains his middleweight title!
Balder Bull decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BFF 26: LHW Tag Round 3-1
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nice sprawl there from Franca as Croce shoots in.
Croce has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Franca is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Croce looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Franca is fending him off so far but Croce persists. Nope, Franca circles away and we're back to standing.
Croce throws a lazy right hand but Franca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Franca circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Franca counters with a shoot takedown. Croce fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franca works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Franca working over Croce with some ground and pound. Croce looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Franca is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Franca is looking for a kimura but Croce is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franca to get the leverage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Croce wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Franca is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Franca seems to be looking for submissions. #T2##SUB#
Croce is defending against the submission attempts here by Franca.
Franca is looking to advance position but Croce won't allow it.
Croce is trying to stand back up but Franca is controlling him
Franca missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Croce keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Franca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Croce 's head.
Franca missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Croce is looking to control Franca's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Croce avoid being mounted?
Franca missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Franca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Croce 's head. #SUB#
Franca is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Franca thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Croce wants to improve his position but Franca is controlling well. #SUB#
Franca is working for a kimura but Croce is defending it quite comfortably.
Franca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Franca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Franca working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Franca wants to pass to mount but Croce is defending the position. #SUB#
Franca is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Croce sees it coming and defends easily.
Croce is looking for a sweep. Franca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Franca is working for a submission of some sort.
Franca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Croce 's head.
Croce desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Croce wants to control but Franca is keeping busy. #T5##SUB#
Franca is working for a kimura but Croce is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Croce makes his way to full guard, as Franca worked for a kimura.
Franca looking to pass the guard.
Croce looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Franca drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Croce manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Franca has Croce in his guard.#REVB##T6#
Franca is looking to stand up but Croce isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Franca is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Croce slows down the pace here.
Croce jumps guard but Franca turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Luiz Franca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvarez Croce .
Croce blocks an uppercut. #T7#
A head punch on the inside from Franca fails to land.
Franca misses with the head strike.
Franca misses with the head strike.
Franca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Franca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Croce .
Franca has a couple of punches blocked by Croce .
I was talking to Franca's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Croce is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Croce has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Franca clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Franca is trying to shake Croce off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Croce won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Croce shoots in but Franca avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T8#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Croce shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franca but Franca pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Croce misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Franca changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T9#
Croce has a takedown stuffed.
Croce dives in and grabs Franca's left leg, looking for a takedown. Franca pushes down on Croce 's head and hops out.
Franca appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Croce throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franca attempts a counter takedown but Croce avoids it well and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Croce fails with the takedown#TD#
and Franca counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Croce !
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Franca dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R2#
Croce closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franca circles away.
Franca feinted with a counter takedown.
Croce shoots and misses #TD#
and Franca counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Croce ! #SUB#
Franca tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Franca has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Franca swings around for an armbar but Croce sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Franca's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franca wants to stand up but Croce is controlling him. #T1#
Franca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Franca keeping full guard, as Croce tries to pass.
Franca is looking to stand up but Croce isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Croce fails with a takedown attempt.
Franca half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Luiz Franca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvarez Croce .#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Croce shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Croce was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Franca throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3#
Croce with a poor takedown #TD#
and Franca counters with a nice double leg into side control. Croce won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Franca goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Croce has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Franca but great work by Croce .
Croce throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Luiz Franca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franca is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Franca is not content to let Croce control the position.
Franca tries to escape but Croce is in control.
Croce trying to control the position but Franca is working away. #T4#
Croce creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Franca sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franca is trying to get back to his feet.
Franca takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #ES#
Franca throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Franca stuffs the takedown attempt from Croce . Croce gets slowly back to his feet.
Croce looks to clinch #TD#
and Franca counters with a single leg into guard. Croce didn't expect that. #T5#
Franca advances position into side control!#SUB#
Franca goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Croce rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Franca's guard! Nice work there by Croce !
Franca wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Croce manages to pass to side control.
Croce takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Franca wants to get back to his feet.
Croce landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Franca tries to kick Croce off but Croce keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Franca pushes Croce off and gets back to his feet.#T6#
Croce dives in and grabs Franca's left leg, looking for a takedown. Franca pushes down on Croce 's head and hops out.
Franca stuffs the takedown.
Franca appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Croce is breathing heavily.
Croce shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Franca defends it nicely.#T7#
Croce tries for a takedown but Franca circles away easily#TD#
and Franca counters with a nice double leg into side control. Croce won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Franca tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Franca has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Franca thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8#
Croce regains half guard.
Croce keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Franca drops an elbow to the side of Croce 's head.
Croce avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Franca.
Croce blocking the ground and pound attempt from Franca.
Franca is thwarting Croce 's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Franca is working for a submission of some sort.
Croce trying to control from the bottom. #T9#
Franca trying to pass the guard but Croce defending well.
Franca working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Franca is looking for a kimura here.
Franca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Franca is looking for a kimura but Croce is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franca to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Croce trying to control here. #SUB#
Franca is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Croce still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Croce has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Franca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Franca has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Luiz Franca!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Luiz Franca!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Luiz Franca!

Luiz Franca wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, Alvarez Croce stepped up to the mic, saying 'I knew that i was gonna lose this fight coz i have been having problems in grapling defense. He submited me and that was it. It is wat it is, and I always stay humble and look for wat is next to be done.'.

Event: BFF 22: LHW Tag Round 2-2
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Franca misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crane throws a counter combo.
Crane throws a right and a left that Franca avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Crane. No joy for Franca on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Crane. No joy for Franca on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Franca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franca avoids the head kick by Crane. #TD#
Crane tries to sprawl but Franca drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Franca has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Franca is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crane is just riding it out for now. Franca eventually gives up the hold.
Crane wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franca thows a huge punch but Crane dodges it nicely. #T1##SUB#
Franca is working for a submission of some sort.
Franca tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crane is concentrating on defense, preventing Franca from advancing position.
Franca lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crane tries to roll over but Franca keeps him under control.
Crane trying to control but Franca postures up. #SUB#
Franca seems to be looking for submissions.
Crane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crane is pressing down on Franca's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Franca stands and throws Crane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Franca working the ground and pound. #T2#
Crane sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Crane is defending against the submission attempts here by Franca. #SUB#
Franca is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crane is just riding it out for now. Franca eventually gives up the hold.
Franca looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Crane is pressing down on Franca's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Franca might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Franca won't allow Crane to sweep him here.
Crane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Franca passes into half guard.
Crane wants to improve his position but Franca is controlling well.
Crane is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Franca thows a huge punch but Crane dodges it nicely.
Crane wants to get back to his feet.
Crane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Franca. #SUB#
Franca is trying to work for a kimura but Crane is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Franca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Franca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Franca is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Franca seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Franca is looking for a kimura here.
Franca thows a huge punch but Crane dodges it nicely. #T4#
Franca working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Franca is looking for a kimura but Crane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franca to get the leverage.
Crane is pressing down on Franca's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Crane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franca keeps working. #SU2#
Crane stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Franca to get to his feet.
Franca dives in and grabs Crane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crane pushes down on Franca's head and hops out.
Crane is looking for the big counter here.
Crane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franca. #TD#
Franca closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crane is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Franca is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Franca looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T5##SUB#
Franca is trying to get an arm triangle but Crane is defending well.
Crane pushes Franca away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Franca gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Crane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Franca drops an elbow to the side of Crane's head. #SUB#
Franca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Franca uses his free foot to push down on Crane's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Crane.
Crane tries to lock up and control but Franca gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Crane is wriggling around trying to escape. #T6#
Franca landing punches.
Franca prevents Crane from getting the reversal.
Crane keeps trying to improve his position.
Franca postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Crane looks a forlorn figure.
Crane sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Crane looks winded!#SUB#
Franca is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crane is looking to improve his position.
Franca scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franca missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Franca 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.
Franca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crane's head.
Crane tries to get to full guard but Franca has control of the leg.
Franca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T7##SUB#
Franca is looking for a kimura here.
Crane tries to roll over but Franca keeps him under control.
Franca wants to pass the guard but Crane is defending well. #SUB#
Franca is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crane is just riding it out for now. Franca eventually gives up the hold.
Crane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Franca.
Franca not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Franca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crane has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Franca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Franca is pressing down on Crane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crane is holding on for now.
Crane wants to get back to full guard.
Franca thows a huge punch but Crane dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Franca is trying to work for a kimura but Crane is defending well.
Crane is looking for a sweep. Franca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Franca is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Franca's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Franca's back!
Crane lands a shot to the head.
Franca tries to escape but Crane has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
Crane tries to get the hooks in deep but Franca pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Franca's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Crane go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Crane really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Franca.
You can see the frustration on Franca's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Crane doesn't have the hooks in and Franca manages to turn into his guard.
Franca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crane is controlling Franca's posture.
Franca landing some decent shots from guard.
Crane is trying to keep Franca in close.
Crane wants to stand up but Franca is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Franca dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Crane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crane wants it to stay on the feet.
Franca fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Franca will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Franca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franca dives in for a single leg takedown but Crane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Franca shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crane as he avoids it easily.
Crane lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Franca goes for a double leg but Crane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Crane continues to drive forward.
Franca shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crane defends it nicely.
Crane is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franca with a poor takedown
and Crane counters with a right hand to the body.
Franca shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crane defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##TD#
Franca closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Crane quickly recovers to half guard.
Franca is thwarting Crane's attempts to control the position.
Crane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Franca's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Franca's back!
Franca tries to break free.
Franca tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Franca really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crane trying to control but Franca is having none of it.
Crane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crane looking to control but Franca is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Franca is in all sorts of trouble here.
Franca is working hard here to advance position.
Crane wants to control the pace but Franca is squirming around nicely.
Franca really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Franca is looking to escape. #T3#
Crane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crane looking to control but Franca is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Franca is looking to get to half guard.
Crane controlling from the full mount.
Franca is squirming around, avoiding Crane's attempts to control the action.
Franca is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Franca is squirming around, avoiding Crane's attempts to control the action.
Crane controlling from mount.
Crane prevents Franca from getting the reversal.
Crane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crane controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Crane tries to control but Franca wriggling away.
Franca is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Crane looking to control but Franca is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Franca is looking to get to half guard.
Crane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Franca is looking to escape.
Franca tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Franca sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Franca is looking to improve his position.
Luiz Franca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crane passes the guard and advances to mount!
Crane prevents Franca from getting the reversal.
Crane controlling the pace for now.
Franca really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T7#
Crane wants to control the pace but Franca is squirming around nicely.
Franca is looking to improve his position but Crane isn't that keen on the idea.
Crane tries to control but Franca wriggling away.
Franca tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crane content just to control the position here.
Franca is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T8#
Crane controlling from the full mount.
Franca tries to reverse the position but Crane maintains control.
Crane trying to control but Franca is having none of it.
Crane prevents Franca from getting the reversal.
Crane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Franca keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Franca manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T9#
Crane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franca keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Franca manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Crane trying to control but Franca is working from the bottom.
Crane would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Franca is looking for a triangle but Crane pushes his legs off easily.
Franca wants to sweep here but Crane controlling him for the moment.
Crane wants to stand but Franca has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franca looking for a sweep. Not yet Franca, not yet.
Franca keeping full guard, as Crane tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathon Crane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Jonathon Crane!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Luiz Franca!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Luiz Franca!

Luiz Franca wins by split decision!

Event: Funke vs Franca
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Franca drives through with a takedown into Funke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Franca 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.
Franca passes into half guard.
Funke's coaches at School of Hard Knocks have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Funke is trying to get back to full guard.
Franca passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Franca has isolated one of Funke's arms. Funke looking to fight him off but Franca twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Franca!

Event: Arlen Bales' Annihilator Ep.8
Date: Apr 11, 2018

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Franca or perhaps it was just good defense by Foley, which made it look bad.
Foley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Franca looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Franca fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Franca.
Franca shoots in for a double leg but Foley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Franca or perhaps it was just good defense by Foley, which made it look bad.
Foley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Franca looking to score a takedown here. Foley is defending well but Franca drives through and ends up in Foley's guard.
Franca has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Arvins Bootcamp. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Franca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franca passes Foley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Foley desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Franca wants to free his trapped foot but Foley is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Franca is looking for a kimura but Foley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franca to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Franca is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Franca is looking for a kimura but Foley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franca to get the leverage.
Franca trying to mount his opponent but Foley defends it. #SUB2#
Franca is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Franca is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Franca is working for a kimura but Foley is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Franca is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Foley defends it well. #SUB2#
Franca wants to work for an arm triangle but Foley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Franca works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Foley defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Franca. #T3#
Foley is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Franca has control of Foley's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Foley regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Franca is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Foley is surviving well by controlling Franca's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Franca looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Franca goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Foley is on top in guard. #SUB2#
Franca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foley is aware though and is defending well.
Foley preventing the sweep.
Franca being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Franca 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.
Franca is still trying to improve position.
Foley trying to control the position from guard on top but Franca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Franca isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Foley stacks Franca on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Foley!
Foley cracks Franca with a big right hand but Franca just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foley trying to control the action but Franca is working from the bottom.
Franca manages to work his way to half guard, despite Foley's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Franca dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Franca shoots in for a double leg but Foley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Franca throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foley's waist but Foley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Franca off to one side.
Foley attempts a counter takedown but Franca avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Franca.
Foley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
James Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Franca.
Franca throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foley's waist but Foley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Franca off to one side. #TD2#
Franca shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Franca showed some decent athleticism there.
Foley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Franca is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Foley defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley wants to control but Franca is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Franca 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. #T1#
Foley is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Franca is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Foley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Franca.
Franca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Foley is looking for a sweep. Franca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Franca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Foley has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Foley is defending against the submission attempts here by Franca.
Foley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Foley tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Franca wants to work for an arm triangle but Foley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Foley tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Franca is trying to work for a kimura but Foley is defending well.
Foley is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Franca is looking for a kimura but Foley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franca to get the leverage.
Franca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Foley has his hands clasped together around Franca's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Foley trying to hold on to Franca's head to control him but Franca postures up. #SUB2#
Franca is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Foley is defending against the submission attempts here by Franca.
Foley gets full guard.
Franca passes Foley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Franca trying to advance position but Foley counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Foley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Foley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Franca is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Franca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foley swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Franca drops back, looking for a kneebar! Foley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Foley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Foley! #REVR#
Foley working the ground and pound.
Franca is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franca is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Foley off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Franca is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Foley is defending well though. Franca let's go of the attempt for now.
Foley looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Franca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Franca gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Foley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Franca's guard.
Franca wants to sweep here but Foley controlling him for the moment.
Franca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franca keeps trying to improve his position.
Foley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Franca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley won't allow Franca to sweep him here.
Foley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franca is keeping the position for now.
Foley is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Foley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Foley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Foley connects with a couple of short punches.
Franca tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Franca looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Foley has picked Franca up and slammed him! Franca can't keep hold of the triangle and Foley manages to pass to side control!
Franca is not content to let Foley control the position.
James Foley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Franca gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Franca wants to get back to full guard but Foley has mounted him!
Franca is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Foley working for a submission but Franca is keeping him at bay.
Foley cracks Franca with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Franca sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Foley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Foley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Franca does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Foley prevents Franca from improving his position.#T3#
Franca is pressing down on Foley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Foley is in close to Franca's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Franca lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Foley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foley is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Foley is trying to keep Franca in close.
Foley keeping full guard, as Franca tries to pass.
Foley is adopting a defensive guard.
Franca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foley is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Franca drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Foley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Franca has Foley in his guard.#REVR#
Luiz Franca is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Franca tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Foley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Franca has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Franca!

Event: AnC 5: McGregaw vs. Jaryoki
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Franca closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Daley did well to prevent Franca getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Franca is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Franca seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Franca is working for a kimura but Daley is defending it quite comfortably.
Franca prevents Daley from improving his position.#SUB2#
Franca seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Daley is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luiz Franca!

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