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Event:
EFL 15
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grechov enables Franks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grechov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grechov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Franks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grechov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grechov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Grechov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Franks gets to his feet. Grechov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Grechov digs a good body shot into Franks's ribs.#TD2#
Franks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Grechov is trying to maintain the position but Franks is very close to passing his half guard.
Franks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grechov defending well though.
Grechov trying to control but Franks postures up.
Franks prevents Grechov from improving his position.
Grechov keeping hold of Franks's head, controlling as best he can.
Still in half guard, Franks seems content to control.
Grechov is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Franks is trying to control the action in half guard but Grechov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grechov moves into full guard.
Franks trying to control the position from guard on top but Grechov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grechov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Franks's guard. #REVR#
Grechov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grechov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grechov wants to control from the top but Franks keeps moving. #SUB2#
Grechov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Franks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grechov has managed to get both his arms back between Franks's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Grechov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grechov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Grechov passes Franks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grechov drops an elbow to the side of Franks's head.
Grechov with the ground and pound but Franks uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Franks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grechov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grechov postures up.
#SUB#
Grechov 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#
Grechov 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. #T4#
Grechov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grechov throws a big right hand that misses.
Grechov trying to control the position from guard on top but Franks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grechov lands a couple of elbows.
Grechov won't allow Franks to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grechov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Grechov 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.
Grechov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franks swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trenton Grechov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Franks wants to clinch up but Grechov keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Franks looking to score a takedown here. Grechov is defending well but Franks drives through and ends up in Grechov's guard.#SUB#
Grechov is looking for a triangle but Franks pushes his legs off easily.
Franks tries to free his leg and advance position but Grechov is retaining full guard.
Grechov being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Grechov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Franks defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grechov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Franks drops back looking for a leg! Grechov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grechov manages to kick Franks off! Franks jumps back into Grechov's guard. #T1#
Grechov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grechov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grechov wants to sweep here but Franks controlling him for the moment.
Grechov keeping moving, preventing Franks from controlling successfully.
Grechov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Franks is fighting to break Grechov's control of his arms but Grechov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
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.
Grechov is trying to control the position but Franks postures up. #SUB#
Grechov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Franks defends it easily.
Franks trying to control but Grechov is working from the bottom.
Grechov 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.
Franks passes Grechov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Franks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grechov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grechov is trying to maintain the position but Franks is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Grechov fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Franks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grechov's guard.#SUB#
Grechov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Franks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grechov keeping full guard, as Franks tries to pass. #SUB#
Grechov is looking for a triangle but Franks pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Franks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Franks slips nicely into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Grechov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franks pulls his head out easily.
Franks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grechov tries to roll over but Franks keeps him under control.
Grechov trying to hold on to Franks's head to control him but Franks postures up.
Franks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Franks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grechov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grechov gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Franks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Franks darts in and clinches Grechov up against the cage.#TD2#
Franks gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grechov regains guard.
#SUB#
Grechov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Franks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Franks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grechov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Grechov looking for submissions off his back.
Franks throwing shots but Grechov is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grechov is trying to get back to full guard.
Grechov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T1#
Franks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Franks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Franks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grechov wants to control but Franks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grechov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Franks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steve Franks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franks wants to stand up but Grechov is controlling the position.
Franks stops Grechov from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Franks is looking for a kimura here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Franks has Grechov up against the cage in a clinch.
Grechov is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Franks gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grechov regains guard.
Grechov looking to control.
#SUB#
Grechov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Grechov is looking for a triangle but Franks pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Franks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grechov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grechov is really struggling to control Franks but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Franks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Franks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Franks trying to control but Grechov is working from the bottom.
Franks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Franks wants to control from the top but Grechov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grechov tries to clinch there but Franks circles away.
Grechov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Franks momentarily.
Steve Franks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grechov shoots in for a double leg but Franks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Franks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grechov goes for a double leg but Franks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Franks continues to drive forward.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franks lands a body shot.
Franks has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Grechov misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Franks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Franks 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Franks!
Steve Franks made sure to mention his sponsor, Woodshins' Ship in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Franks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Koch sprawls well initially but Franks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Franks thows a huge punch but Koch dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Koch with the active half guard here but Franks passes nicely into side control.
Franks throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Koch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Franks looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Koch is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koch trying to remain calm as Franks controls from the top position.#T1#
Koch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Franks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Franks swings around for an armbar but Koch sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Franks's guard.
Franks looking to control.
#SU#
Koch gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Franks looking to score a takedown here. Koch is defending well but Franks drives through and ends up in Koch's guard.
Koch trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Franks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Franks 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.#T2##SU2#
Franks gets to his feet. Koch looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Franks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Franks advances position into side control!
Koch is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Franks trying to control the action but Koch is working from the bottom.
Koch tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Franks is looking to control Koch but Koch is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Koch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Will Franks go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Koch is trying to get back to his feet but Franks has full control of the position and if anything, Koch has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koch just trying to survive but Franks is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Franks has the hooks in. Koch is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Franks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Franks clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Koch fails to land. #BC2#
Franks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Franks instigates a clinch.
Koch tries to land knees in the clinch but Franks avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Franks breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Franks closes the distance and pushes Koch back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Koch pressing his opponent against the cage.
Franks is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1##TD2#
Franks has clasped his hands together around Koch's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Koch tries to buck Franks off but Franks is having none of it.
Franks controls the position.
Koch is looking for a sweep.
Franks creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Koch sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Koch struggling a bit here.
Koch trying to remain calm as Franks controls from the top position.
Franks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Koch is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Franks stands up.
Koch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Franks sprawls well. Franks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koch gets slowly back to his feet.
Franks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Koch misses the target.#CL2#
Franks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Koch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Franks smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Koch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Franks moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3##BC2#
Franks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Franks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Koch stalling.
Koch stalls.
Franks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Franks breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Franks closes the distance and clinches.
Koch is stalling here.
Koch tries to pull guard but Franks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Koch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4##TD2#
Franks jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franks wants to sweep here but Koch controlling him for the moment.
Franks is still trying to improve position.
Franks working a defensive guard but Koch passes into half guard.
Franks wants to get back to full guard.
Franks gets full guard.
Koch won't allow Franks to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Koch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Franks's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Franks 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Franks connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Rashad Koch has been cut.
Koch shoots in for a takedown but Franks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Koch swings for the body but Franks moves out of range.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Koch enables Franks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Koch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Franks trying to control the position from guard on top but Koch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franks advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks controlling the action here.
Franks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Koch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Koch trying to control here.
Franks trying to control the action but Koch is working from the bottom.
Franks is stalling here. Koch is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Franks seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Koch has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Franks is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Franks is trying to work for a sweep but Koch has mounted him!
Franks gets back to half guard.
Franks wants to control but Koch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Franks is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Koch jumps into side control!
Franks sneaks back into half guard.
Franks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Koch gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Franks has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Franks breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Franks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Koch is looking to regain half guard here but Franks keeps moving and retains side control.
Koch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Koch tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Steve Franks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Koch wants to get back to full guard.
Franks trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Franks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Franks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Franks!
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