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Event:
Madness Fright Night 18
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Eighteen forces Francisco back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Francisco breaks the clinch.
Eighteen wants to clinch up but Francisco keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Eighteen tries to keep at a distance but Francisco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Eighteen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Francisco has been cut.
Francisco throws a head punch that misses.
Francisco has had enough of the clinch but Eighteen keeps him there for the moment.
Francisco is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the cage, Eighteen throws an elbow but misses.
Eighteen looking to throw knees to the head but Francisco is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Eighteen.
Francisco is breathing heavily.
Eighteen throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Francisco gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eighteen wants to stand and escape but Francisco is having none of it.
Francisco postures up.
Eighteen is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Eighteen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Francisco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Eighteen, up you get! #CL2#
Eighteen pushes Francisco up against the cage in a clinch.
Francisco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Francisco takes a knee right on the jaw!
Eighteen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Eighteen with a knee to the head.
Eighteen is pressed up against the cage. Francisco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Eighteen down to the mat. Eighteen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Francisco gets tackled into the cage by Eighteen. Eighteen maintains the clinch.
Eighteen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Eighteen throws an elbow but misses.
Francisco tries to circle away but Eighteen has him pinned against the cage.
Francisco wants to get back to striking at distance but Eighteen won't allow it.
Eighteen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Francisco blocks an elbow strike from Eighteen.
Eighteen avoiding damage as Francisco throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Francisco blocks an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eighteen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Francisco takes a knee to the side of the body.
Eighteen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Eighteen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Francisco backwards.
Eighteen landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#
Francisco is rocked!
Eighteen lands a big knee! That's hurt Francisco! Oh, he's all over the place! Eighteen lands another knee that sends Francisco to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Android Eighteen!
A relieved looking Android Eighteen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 14
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Peaky Boy connects with a nice looking jab.
Peaky Boy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francisco.
As Francisco tries to get set, Peaky Boy tries to push him back and clinch up but Francisco manages to avoid the attempt.
Peaky Boy misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Francisco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Peaky Boy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Francisco is in Peaky Boy's guard.#SUB#
Peaky Boy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Francisco defends well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Peaky Boy holds on and takes a little breather.
Peaky Boy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Francisco trying to stand up but can't free himself from Peaky Boy's guard.#SUB#
Francisco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peaky Boy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Francisco has managed to get both his arms back between Peaky Boy's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Francisco is sitting in close to Peaky Boy's body. Peaky Boy has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Francisco is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Francisco is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Peaky Boy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tommy Peaky Boy!
Post fight, Tommy Peaky Boy stared into the camera and said 'Think its time this Guy hung his gloves up his Chin is shot to bits '.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 10
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Francisco tries to sprawl but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon thows a huge punch but Francisco dodges it nicely.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Francisco is trying to maintain the position but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francisco pushes Jaxon Flaxon Waxon off looking to stand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon dives back in and keeps control.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands strikes from half guard.
Francisco is trying to stand.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Francisco is rocked!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Francisco! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jaxon Flaxon Waxon jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon!
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 7
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Fake clinches.
Fake has Francisco pressed against the cage, preventing Francisco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fake lands a damaging elbow.
Still in the clinch, Fake scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fake takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Francisco is stalling here.
Fake comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Francisco is trying to push Fake away but Fake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Fake - that landed with a thud.
Fake is leaning against Francisco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Francisco looks winded!
Fake lands an elbow that stopped Francisco in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Francisco has been cut.
Fake comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fake takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fake lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fake lands a nice elbow. #ROC#
Francisco is rocked!
Fake lands a damaging elbow.
Francisco is still on wobbly legs! Can Fake finish him?
A right hand to the body from Fake.
Fake creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Francisco! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Fake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marty Fake!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 926 Round 2
Date: Aug 22, 2019 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Francisco both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Richard Rawlings has been cut.
Rawlings tries for a takedown but Francisco circles away easily
and Francisco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Rawlings closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Rawlings has an Americana. Francisco didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rawlings is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rawlings hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Richard Rawlings!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 926 Round 1
Date: Aug 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Francisco closes the distance and clinches up with Nuku, looking for a takedown. Francisco pushes Nuku against the cage but Nuku circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nuku with the counter takedown but Francisco avoids it easily.#CL#
Francisco moves into range and clinches up with Nuku.#TD2#
Nuku has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Francisco clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nuku just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nuku is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Nuku avoiding Francisco 's attempts to control his hands.
Nuku is looking to control Francisco but Francisco is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T1#
Francisco tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuku trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nuku is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Francisco working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Francisco wants to control but Nuku is having none of it.
Francisco can't escape the position.
Francisco looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Francisco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SU2#
Nuku stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nuku checks a leg kick. #T3#
Nuku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Francisco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nuku circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Francisco is defended easily by Nuku.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Francisco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nuku blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Nuku moves into the clinch.
Nuku keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Francisco's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Francisco.
Nuku is trying to pull guard but Francisco has him pressed against the cage.
Nuku scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Francisco manages to pull guard.
Francisco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Francisco has a closed guard, preventing Nuku from standing up.
Nuku with a nice head shot there.
Nuku trying to control but Francisco is working from the bottom.
Francisco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Francisco tries to get out of the position.
Francisco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nuku has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Francisco is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuku stands and throws Francisco's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taku Nuku dominated that round.
That's time! Francisco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Francisco fails with the takedown.
Nuku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Francisco as he avoids it easily.
Nuku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nuku tries to clinch but Francisco moves out of range.
Francisco tries to clinch but Nuku is having none of it.
Nuku is looking to clinch but Francisco is avoiding it.
Nuku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Nuku feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Francisco has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nuku off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike Francisco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Francisco has Nuku up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Francisco stops a takedown attempt from Nuku.
Francisco tries to pull guard but Nuku forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nuku tries to break the clinch but Francisco is controlling the position.
Francisco tries to pull guard but Nuku holds him up against the cage and eventually Francisco drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Francisco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Francisco is trying to pull guard but Nuku has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Francisco has clasped his hands together around Nuku's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU#
Francisco stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nuku shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nuku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Francisco.
#T2#
Nuku tries to score a power double leg takedown but Francisco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nuku somewhat.
Nuku avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Francisco closes the distance and clinches.
Nuku fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nuku is working for takedown but Francisco is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Francisco manages to break the clinch.
Nuku fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Francisco avoids it really well and circles away.#T3##CL#
Francisco clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Francisco manages to break the clinch.
Francisco leaves Nuku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Nuku gets a double leg takedown into Francisco's guard.#ES#
Francisco has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nuku has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Francisco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Francisco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nuku smiles and moves away.
#T4#
Francisco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Nuku gets caught napping as Francisco dives in and scores a takedown. Nuku manages to retain guard.
Nuku 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Francisco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Francisco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nuku 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.
Nuku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Francisco's guard. #REVB#
Nuku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nuku throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Francisco dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nuku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Francisco has closed the distance and engaged Nuku in a clinch.
Nuku is trying to force a seperation but Francisco has the dominant position.
Francisco avoiding damage as Nuku throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Nuku jumps into guard, dragging Francisco to the mat.
Francisco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Francisco throwing strikes from guard but Nuku blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Francisco 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. #T1#
Francisco looking to pass the guard.
Francisco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Francisco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Nuku instigates a clinch. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Francisco prevents Nuku from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Francisco manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Nuku moves into the clinch.
Nuku has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Francisco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Come on Nuku - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Francisco has Nuku pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Francisco pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nuku tumbling to the mat - Francisco dives into Nuku's guard.#SUB#
Francisco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nuku is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Francisco, into his guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nuku stands and throws Francisco's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Francisco gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nuku lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nuku working Francisco over with strikes.
Francisco controlling the position well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nuku trying to control the action but Francisco is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nuku is working for a submission of some sort.
Taku Nuku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Francisco is not content to let Nuku control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taku Nuku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nuku 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Mike Francisco!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Mike Francisco!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Mike Francisco!
Mike Francisco wins by unanimous decision!
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