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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Franc feints and as Zdravkov raises his hands in defense, Franc changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Franc looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Zdravkov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zdravkov 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#
Zdravkov working over Franc with some ground and pound. Franc looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zdravkov is nestled in close to Franc, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zdravkov winds up and cracks Franc with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zdravkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zdravkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Franc on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zdravkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#
Franc is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Franc looking for a kimura from the bottom but Zdravkov passes into side control!
Zdravkov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Franc is still in real trouble! Can Zdravkov finish him?
Franc takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zdravkov cracks Franc with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Zdravkov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Franc is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Zdravkov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Zdravkov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Franc fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Mane looks to throw the jab but Franc is out of range. #TD#
Mane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Franc sprawls well initially but Mane persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Mane is working for a kimura but Franc is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Mane is working for a submission of some sort.
Mane trying to mount his opponent but Franc defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franc wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Franc keeps trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Mane'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.
Mane trying to control from half guard but Franc is working away.
Mane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Franc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Franc blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mane.
Franc wants to improve his position but Mane is controlling well.
Mane lands with a punch from half guard.
Mane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Franc knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Franc 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.
Franc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Franc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Franc is not content to let Mane control the position.
Mane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mane passes to full mount!
Mane cracks Franc with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Franc is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Mane postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Franc looks a forlorn figure.
Mane avoids the attempt from Franc to control.
Mane prevents Franc from getting the reversal.
Mane trying to control but Franc is having none of it.
Franc is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Mane.
Mane looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franc tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4##SUB#
Mane with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mane with shots to the head and body - Franc looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
Mane looking for a guillotine from mount but Franc is having none of it.
Mane landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mane 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.
Franc is desperately trying to improve his position but Mane has a good base and remains in mount.
Mane landing shots from mount.
Mane avoids the attempt from Franc to control.
Franc really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franc is working to get back to half guard.
Mane is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Mane dominated that round.
That's time! Mane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mane throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Franc counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mane!
Mane gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Franc is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Franc.
Mane looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Franc is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mane sees it coming and defends easily.
Mane is trying to stand up here but Franc is controlling him well. #T1##SUB2#
Franc is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Franc.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mane tries to kick Franc off but Franc keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mane tries to roll over but Franc keeps him under control.
Mane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mane trying to keep a closed guard but Franc is proving a slippery customer.
Mane tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
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.
Mane keeping moving, preventing Franc from controlling successfully.
Mane wants to stand but Franc is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Mane moves into the clinch successfully.
Mane lands a left hand.
Franc tries to score a body lock takedown but Mane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mane - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Mane manages to break the clinch.
Franc gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Mane moves into the clinch.#T3#
Franc can't get the takedown.
Sergio Mane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Franc.
Franc is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mane is defending well.#BC#
Mane breaks the clinch.
Franc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mane tries to avoid it but Franc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mane to the ground. Mane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mane throws a low kick, looking for Franc's leg but Franc calmly moves out of range.
Mane fails to land with a series of punches.
Mane looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Franc counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Franc.
Franc throwing strikes but missing.
Mane trying to control the position.
Franc tries to free his leg and advance position but Mane is retaining full guard. #T4#
Franc trying to control but Mane is working from the bottom.
Franc connects with a couple of short punches.
Franc wants to pass the guard but Mane is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Franc thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mane wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franc prevents Mane from getting back to his feet.
Franc trying to control but Mane is working from the bottom.
Franc looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Sergio Mane will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mane throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Franc counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mane won't be happy with that. #ES#
Mane throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A head kick by Mane misses
and Franc counters with a left and a right that stings Mane.
Sergio Mane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Franc fails with a takedown attempt.
Franc goes for a double leg but Mane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mane continues to drive forward.
Sergio Mane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Franc.
Franc shoots for a takedown but Mane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mane drops down looking for a counter takedown but Franc sprawls and moves away.
Mane misses with a low kick.
#TD2#
Franc closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mane quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Mane kicks off Franc and gets to his feet. #T1#
Mane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mane wants it to stay on the feet.
Mane feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Franc closes the distance and clinches up with Mane, looking for a takedown. Franc pushes Mane against the cage but Mane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Franc gets a double leg takedown into Mane's guard.#SUB2#
Franc drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mane manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Franc has Mane in his guard.#REVR##SUB#
Mane 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.
Mane passes Franc's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2##SUB#
Mane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Franc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mane pulls his head out easily.
Franc controlling the position well.
Mane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Franc wants to control but Mane passes into side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franc tries to bench press Mane off him but Mane keeps the position.
Franc trying to remain calm as Mane controls from the top position.#SUB#
Mane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Franc has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Franc can't do much from the bottom here.
Franc tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sergio Mane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mane controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Mane goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Franc has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mane but great work by Franc.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mane manages to work his way to half guard, despite Franc's best efforts.
Franc trying to pass the guard but Mane defending well.
Mane is holding on to half guard well.#T4##SUB2#
Franc is working for a submission of some sort.
Mane wants to control but Franc is keeping busy.
Franc is keen to just control but Mane is a slippery customer.
Mane is pressing down on Franc's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Franc trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mane manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Franc looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Mane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mane 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Mane!
Sergio Mane 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Franc shoots in but Nasker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nasker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Franc looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franc looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Franc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Franc misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Nasker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Franc. 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.
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. Nasker connects with a nice short shot to Franc's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nasker 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.
Nasker is taking a breather. Franc 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.
Nasker lands with a punch from half guard.
Nasker moves into full mount! Franc won't be happy about that! #T1#
Nasker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Franc?
Nasker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nasker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nasker lands a heavy elbow.
Nasker unloading with bombs!#ROC2#
Franc is rocked!
Nasker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh Franc is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franc is bucking up trying to escape but Nasker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nasker unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Franc wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Nasker celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ted Nasker!
In his post fight interview, Ted Nasker gave a big smile as he said 'I dry humped you like the dog you are.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Franc shoots in for a takedown but Hunlin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Franc looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Hunlin gets a clinch.
Franc has Hunlin pressed against the cage, preventing Hunlin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Hunlin pulls guard effortlessly.
Hunlin 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#
Hunlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Franc 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.
Hunlin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Franc for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Hunlin moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Franc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franc being controlled for a moment. #SU#
Hunlin decides to stand back up. #T1##TD#
Hunlin scores with a takedown into Franc's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunlin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunlin passes Franc's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunlin is taking a breather. Franc 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.
Hunlin slips a nice elbow through Franc's hands, connecting with Franc's forehead.#T2##SUB#
Hunlin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Franc sees it coming and defends easily.
Hunlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hunlin lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Franc is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunlin.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunlin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hunlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU#
Hunlin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Hunlin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Hunlin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Franc has managed to free his arm - good work.
Franc really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunlin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunlin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU#
Hunlin decides to stand up. #TD#
Hunlin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Franc is trying to defend but Hunlin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Hunlin controlling the pace.
Hunlin'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Hunlin dominated that round.
That's time! Hunlin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Hunlin gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Hunlin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Some wild striking there from Hunlin.
Franc tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Hunlin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hunlin lands in his opponent's guard.
Franc is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunlin advances position into side control!#T1##SUB#
Hunlin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Hunlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franc can do to turn this around?
The ground and pound from Hunlin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hunlin has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Hunlin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hunlin content just to control the position here.
Hunlin punching from mount but Franc doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hunlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hunlin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunlin looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Franc really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hunlin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #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.
Hunlin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Franc because Hunlin loaded up on that one.
Hunlin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hunlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Hunlin has control of Franc's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Franc regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hunlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Hunlin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Franc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunlin but Hunlin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunlin tries to counter by clinching up but Franc breaks away and moves out of range.
Franc avoids the head kick by Hunlin.
#TD#
Hunlin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hunlin lands in his opponent's guard.
Hunlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hunlin advances to half guard.
Franc 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.
Hunlin is taking a breather. Franc 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.#T1#
Hunlin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Franc defending well though.
Hunlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hunlin thows a huge punch but Franc dodges it nicely.
Hunlin controlling the action here.#SUB#
Hunlin is working for a kimura but Franc is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hunlin throwing shots but Franc is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Franc has hold of Hunlin's hands but Hunlin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Franc has a hand on Hunlin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hunlin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hunlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Franc avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hunlin.
Franc wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hunlin.
Greg Hunlin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunlin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hunlin controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Hunlin looking to secure an arm triangle but Franc defends it well. #SUB#
Hunlin working for a submission but Franc is keeping him at bay. #T4##SUB#
Hunlin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hunlin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hunlin throws some wild stikes that Franc manages to avoid easily.
Hunlin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Franc to take his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hunlin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Franc defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hunlin 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.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hunlin controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Hunlin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunlin 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:24
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Hunlin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Dinosaur scores with a jab. Franc acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Franc looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dinosaur throws a series of punches but Franc moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Dinosaur.
Dinosaur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
BOOM! Dinosaur lands a beautiful left hook that drops Franc. Franc tries to recover but Dinosaur is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Franc lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabe Dinosaur!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Franc shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Franc showed some decent athleticism there.
Franc trying to pass the guard but Nasker defending well.
Nasker gets full guard.
Nasker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nasker tries to get out of the position.
Franc wants to pass the guard but Nasker is keeping the position.
Franc stopping the sweep attempt from Nasker.
Nasker has Franc pulled in close to control his posture.
Franc trying to move into half guard but instead Nasker has managed to sweep!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasker scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Franc is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nasker connects with a couple of short punches.
Nasker is working Franc over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nasker stands up over Franc, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Franc really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nasker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Nasker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nasker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nasker stands up over Franc, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Franc looks winded!
Nasker connects with a couple of short punches.
Franc has momentary wrist control but Nasker slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nasker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Franc has momentary wrist control but Nasker slips an elbow through the middle.
Nasker cracks Franc with a solid left hand.
Nasker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nasker landing with the ground and pound.
Nasker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nasker chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nasker lands a couple of digs.
Nasker landing some decent shots from guard.
Nasker landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nasker lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Nasker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nasker is working Franc over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Franc has momentary wrist control but Nasker slips an elbow through the middle.
Nasker chips away with some ground and pound.
Nasker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nasker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nasker lands a couple of digs.
Nasker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nasker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nasker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Franc's head.
Nasker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nasker cracks Franc with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nasker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nasker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nasker 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.
Nasker is working Franc over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Nasker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nasker postures up and lands a big shot to Franc's brow.
Nasker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nasker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Franc looking to control.
Nasker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nasker preventing the sweep.
Nasker lands a couple of digs.
Nasker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nasker landing with the ground and pound.
Nasker with a nice head shot there.
Nasker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nasker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nasker is in close to Franc's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Franc has his foot on Nasker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nasker works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Nasker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franc's head.
Nasker lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Franc working for a triangle but Nasker defends it easily.
Nasker postures up and lands a big shot to Franc's brow.
Nasker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franc's head.
Nasker works over Franc with some ground and pound from guard.
Nasker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nasker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nasker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nasker works over Franc with some ground and pound from guard.
Nasker lands a couple of digs.
Nasker lands a couple of elbows.
Nasker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Nasker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Nasker gets caught flat footed, as Franc shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Franc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nasker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nasker managing to control the position.
Nasker continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Nasker.
Franc is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Nasker gets caught napping as Franc dives in and scores a takedown. Nasker manages to retain guard.
Franc throws an elbow that misses. Nasker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Franc's guard. Nice move by Nasker!#REVR##T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nasker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nasker landing with the ground and pound.
Nasker scoring with some ground and pound.
Nasker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nasker scoring with some ground and pound.
Nasker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nasker cracks Franc with a big right hand but Franc just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nasker working the ground and pound.
Nasker working the ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nasker lands a nice forearm strike.
Franc tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nasker cracks Franc with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nasker in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Nasker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nasker looks up at the clock and then as Franc takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nasker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nasker is working Franc over with some ground and pound from side control.
Franc takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Franc takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nasker grinds an elbow into Franc's temple.
Franc can't do much from the bottom here.
Nasker landing a few strikes.
Franc taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nasker working the ground and pound.
Nasker cracks Franc with a big right hand but Franc just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nasker scores with a couple of short elbows.
Franc is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Nasker lands a nice forearm strike.
Nasker scoring with punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nasker in side control lands a decent elbow.
Franc is trying to improve his position.
Nasker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Franc to see if he's OK.
Franc is trying to get back to half guard.
Nasker is working Franc over with some ground and pound from side control.
Franc is trying to get back to half guard.
Nasker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Nasker dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Franc closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nasker quickly recovers to half guard.
Nasker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Franc is looking for a kimura but Nasker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franc to get the leverage.
Franc wants to control but Nasker is keeping him busy.
Nasker is controlling Franc's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nasker is trying is best to control the position here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nasker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franc can do to turn this around?
Franc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nasker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ted Nasker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nasker seems keen to control Franc's posture.
Franc trying to control the position from guard on top but Nasker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franc being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Franc changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nasker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2#
Nasker holding on.
Nasker wants to control but Franc postures up.
Franc passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nasker! #T3#
Nasker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nasker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nasker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Franc's head.
Nasker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nasker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nasker landing with the ground and pound.
Nasker distracts Franc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nasker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nasker working some strikes from top position.
Nasker stands up over Franc, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nasker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Franc is looking for a triangle but Nasker pushes his legs off easily.
Nasker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franc's head.#T4#
Franc has momentary wrist control but Nasker slips an elbow through the middle.
Nasker cracks Franc with a solid left hand.
Nasker lands a couple of digs.
Nasker postures up and lands a big shot to Franc's brow. #SUB2#
Franc working for a triangle but Nasker defends it easily.
Nasker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Franc looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Franc has momentary wrist control but Nasker slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nasker stands up over Franc, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nasker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franc's head.
Paul Franc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ted Nasker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nasker distracts Franc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Nasker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nasker 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Nasker!
Post fight, an emotional Ted Nasker said 'I dry humped you like the dog you are.'.
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