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Event:
AFC Fight Night 20
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Franco keeps the fight on the outside.
Ortiz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ortiz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ortiz throws a hook but Franco blocks it.#TD2#
Ortiz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Franco looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Franco is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Franco tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz working away.#SU2#
Ortiz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Franco to his feet.
Franco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ortiz is fending him off so far but Franco persists. Nope, Ortiz circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Ortiz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Franco clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Franco is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. #TD2#
Franco gets caught flat footed, as Ortiz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Franco pushes Ortiz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Ortiz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Franco's guard.
Ortiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Franco managing to control the position. #T2#
Ortiz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Franco is retaining full guard.
Franco can't keep his opponent in guard - Ortiz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Franco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Franco wants to get back to full guard.
Franco manages to get to full guard.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ortiz manages to pass to side control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ortiz connects with a nice short shot to Franco's temple. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Still in half guard, Ortiz seems content to control.#SUB2#
Ortiz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Franco defends it well.
Ortiz is trying to control. Franco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Franco wants to improve his position but Ortiz is controlling well.
Ortiz is trying to control. Franco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tito Ortiz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ortiz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gene Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ortiz has closed the distance and engaged Franco in a clinch.
Ortiz stalling against the cage.
#TD2#
Ortiz gets control of Franco's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ortiz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ortiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz is adopting a defensive guard.
Ortiz 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.#T1#
Franco trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Franco is really struggling to control Ortiz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ortiz punching from the bottom - just letting Franco know he's still in a fight.
Franco postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Ortiz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Franco connects with the punch.
Ortiz shoots and misses #CL#
and Franco counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2##TD#
Franco gets control of Ortiz 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Franco will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ortiz is stalling in the full guard.
Ortiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ortiz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Franco is trying to keep Ortiz in close.
#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Franco dives in and grabs Ortiz 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ortiz pushes down on Franco's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Ortiz as Franco shoots in.
Ortiz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Franco sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Ortiz gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Franco pushes Ortiz off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Ortiz closes the distance and clinches.
Franco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ortiz just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Ortiz breaks from the clinch.
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown but Ortiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Ortiz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Franco!
Franco prevents Ortiz from moving into mount.
Ortiz working away.
Franco is trying to get back to half guard.
Franco is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've been hearing good reports from Franco'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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortiz trying to control the position but Franco is working away. #SUB2#
Ortiz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Franco, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ortiz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ortiz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
Ortiz has Franco up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Ortiz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Franco to the ground. Ortiz is now in Franco's guard.#ES#
Franco is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ortiz lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz misses with a takedown #CL#
and Franco counters by clinching up. #T1##BC#
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Franco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ortiz as he avoids it easily.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ortiz rushes Franco and presses him up against the cage.
Ortiz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franco avoids it.
Ortiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Franco prevents it.
#T2#
Franco can't get the takedown.
Franco fails to pull guard.
A bit of stalling here from Franco.
Franco tries to pull guard but Ortiz won't allow it.
Franco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Franco is trying to force a seperation but Ortiz has the dominant position.
Franco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Franco goes for a takedown attempt but Ortiz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ortiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Ortiz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ortiz misses with a takedown attempt - Franco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Ortiz as Franco shoots in.
Tito Ortiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Ortiz instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Ortiz tightens his grip and picks Franco up, before dumping him to the ground. Franco manages to land in guard.
Ortiz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Franco trying to keep a closed guard but Ortiz is proving a slippery customer.
Ortiz content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Franco is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ortiz lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tito Ortiz .
I've got Ortiz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Ortiz !
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Event:
AFC Cathaway vs Turturro
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Franco sprawls well.#TD#
Franco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diaz was covering up waiting for the punch and Franco finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Franco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diaz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Franco, into his guard. #REVB#
Franco has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SU2#
Diaz stands and steps away. Franco gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Franco. Those never looked like landing.
Franco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Franco appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gene Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Diaz.
Franco stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Franco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Franco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Franco turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Diaz tries to bench press Franco off him but Franco keeps the position. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Franco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Franco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Franco slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3##ES2#
Diaz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Franco has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Diaz controlling the action here for a moment.
Diaz jumps guard but Franco stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Franco is trying to trip Diaz. He has hold of a leg but Diaz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Franco persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Franco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Franco has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Franco postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franco is one step ahead there.
Franco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully.
Diaz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Franco puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz trying to hold on to Franco's head to control him but Franco postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gene Franco will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Franco forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Franco changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Diaz throws Franco to one side and escapes!
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Franco appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diaz throws a head kick but Franco moves out of range.
Franco shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Franco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Franco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franco feinted with a counter takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Franco.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Franco pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Franco drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Diaz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Franco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Franco defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Franco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Franco swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Franco feinted with a counter takedown.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franco wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Franco dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Franco's head and hops out.#CL#
Franco closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Franco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Franco avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Franco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Franco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franco throws a front kick that sends Diaz stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franco feinted with a counter takedown.
Gene Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Diaz.#CL#
Franco closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Franco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Franco shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Franco closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Franco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Franco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Franco stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz is breathing heavily.#BC#
Franco manages to break the clinch.
Franco slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Franco's waist but Franco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Franco leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz shoots and misses #CL#
and Franco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Franco.
Franco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
#TD#
Franco drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4#
Diaz being controlled here momentarily.
Franco's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Diaz trying to control but Franco is working from the bottom.
Franco wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Gene Franco will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Franco to the mat! Franco manages to get full guard. #ES#
Franco is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Franco drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU#
Franco stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Franco keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Franco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU#
Franco stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Franco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gene Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Franco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Franco lands an uppercut.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Franco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Franco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Franco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Franco walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Franco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#
Franco is rocked!
Diaz dances in with a quick combination. Franco is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Diaz snaps Franco's head back. Franco stumbles backwards against the cage. Diaz steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Franco's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Franco just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ramon Diaz!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 18
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Vasquez throws a leg kick #TD#
and Franco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Franco.
Franco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franco with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU#
Vasquez is working an open guard so Franco takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vasquez.
Vasquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Vasquez misses with a takedown attempt - Franco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gene Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Vasquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco blocks a head kick by Vasquez.
#TD#
Franco shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vasquez is trying to defend but Franco finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Franco has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Franco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##SUB#
Franco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vasquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Franco.
Franco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vasquez defending well though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vasquez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Franco stalling.
Vasquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Franco is working away from the top position though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU#
Franco stands up from half guard. #CL#
Franco pushes Vasquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Vasquez jumps guard but Franco stands there with Vasquez around his waist. Vasquez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3##TD#
Franco lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2#
Vasquez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
Franco gets a double leg takedown into Vasquez's guard.
Vasquez looking to control.
Franco advances to half guard.
Franco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vasquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Franco content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Franco prevents Vasquez from improving his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vasquez is trying to maintain the position but Franco is very close to passing his half guard.
Franco wants to free his trapped foot but Vasquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Franco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vasquez fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Franco.
Franco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasquez dodges the punch combination from Franco.
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasquez fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Franco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Franco decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Franco keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasquez shoots in for a double leg but Franco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Franco pushes Vasquez up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Franco blocks a body shot from Vasquez. #BC#
Franco breaks from the clinch.
Vasquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franco is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gene Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Vasquez.
Vasquez throws a low kick but Franco avoids it.#CL2#
Vasquez has Franco up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Franco pulls guard effortlessly.
Vasquez trying to control but Franco is working from the bottom.
Franco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Franco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vasquez is one step ahead there. #T2#
Franco has Vasquez pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Franco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Franco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vasquez.
Franco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES#
Franco pushes Vasquez off and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vasquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Franco, which made it look bad. #CL#
Franco clinches with his opponent.
#T3##BC#
Franco breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Franco has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Franco is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vasquez can't fight it off and eventually Franco manages to take the fight to the floor. Vasquez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Franco stands up from Vasquez's guard - Franco perhaps looking for a knockout.
Franco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Franco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vasquez was covering up waiting for the punch and Franco finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Vasquez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Franco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasquez throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Franco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vasquez sprawls well initially but Franco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vasquez wants to get back to full guard.
Vasquez wants to get back to his feet.
Vasquez is in trouble now - Franco has advanced to mount!
Franco wants to take Vasquez's back but he can't do it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Franco dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Franco keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Vasquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Franco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasquez can do to turn this around?#TD#
Franco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vasquez sprawls well initially but Franco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Franco trying to control the pace.
Franco seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vasquez for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vasquez defending well though. #T1##SUB#
Franco is working for a kimura but Vasquez is defending it quite comfortably.
Vasquez is trying to control but can't.
Franco blocks the strikes from Vasquez.
Franco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vasquez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Franco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Franco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vasquez trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Franco bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vasquez tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T3#
Franco throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Franco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Franco landing shots from mount. #CUT#
It looks like Manuel Vasquez has been cut.
Franco looking to ground and pound but Vasquez is blocking nicely.
Franco avoids the attempt from Vasquez to control.
Franco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Franco landing strikes from the mount and Vasquez is in trouble!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franco breaks from Vasquez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gene Franco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Franco has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gene Franco!
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Event:
AFC Sokolov vs Cathaway 2
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Bocheck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Bocheck moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Bocheck as Franco shoots in.#TD#
Franco shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bocheck is trying to defend but Franco finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bocheck is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bocheck actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bocheck is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Franco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bocheck pushes Franco off looking to stand but Franco dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Franco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Franco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bocheck defends it well.
Bocheck is looking to control Franco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bocheck avoid being mounted?
Well, if Franco is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Franco working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Bocheck is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Franco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Franco wants to pass to mount but Bocheck is defending the position.
Franco is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Franco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Franco with shots to the head and body - Bocheck looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bocheck tries to reverse the position but Franco maintains control.#SUB#
Franco looking to secure an arm triangle but Bocheck defends it well. #T3#
Franco controlling the pace for now.
Bocheck really wants to buck Franco off and get back to his feet.
Franco controlling from the full mount.
Bocheck should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bocheck taking shots to the head. #T4#
Franco controlling from mount.
Franco is landing with some decent strikes but Bocheck is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Franco controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Franco goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bocheck turns into him and now he's in Franco's guard.
Bocheck being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Franco dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bocheck fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Bocheck. Those never looked like landing.
Franco misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Bocheck moves into the clinch.
Franco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bocheck is defending well.
Bocheck drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Franco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bocheck just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bocheck swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Franco gets control of Bocheck's arms and successfully pulls guard. Franco will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bocheck being controlled here momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Bocheck content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Franco has locked up a guillotine! Franco's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bocheck is holding on here and Franco must be using up a lot of energy. Bocheck has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Franco gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gene Franco!
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