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Event:
Trash boys 10
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franco.
Waldo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Waldo fails with the takedown.
Waldo tries for a takedown but Franco circles away easily
and Franco counters with a body kick.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Waldo has eaten all the pies!
Waldo looks winded!
Franco stalks Waldo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Waldo's face. Waldo staggers backwards, shaken.
Franco scores with a hook.
Franco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Franco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Waldo is working for takedown but Franco is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chad Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wosay Waldo.#BC#
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Franco throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Franco thumps Waldo with a low kick.
A left lands for Franco.#CL#
Franco has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Franco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Waldo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL#
Franco closes the distance and clinches.
Franco lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Franco manages to break the clinch.
Franco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Waldo.
A head kick from Franco lands but Waldo takes it in his stride.
Franco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Franco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Waldo, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Franco tries for a takedown but Waldo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Waldo feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Franco moves into the clinch successfully.
Franco lands an elbow just above Waldo 's eye.
Franco is pushing Waldo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Franco breaks the clinch.
Franco feints and then cracks Waldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Waldo down.
Franco throws a head kick that Waldo semi-blocks.
Franco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Waldo as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Franco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Franco manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Franco scores with a jab to the body.
Franco plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Franco rushes Waldo and presses him up against the cage.
Franco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Franco lands a body punch. #BC#
Franco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Franco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Waldo, pushing him back against the cage.
Franco leaning against his opponent.
Come on Franco - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Franco seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#BC#
Franco breaks from the clinch.
#T4##CL#
Franco has managed to clinch.
Franco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Waldo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Franco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Waldo.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Franco.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco lands a body shot. #BC#
Franco manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Franco takes the fight into the clinch.
Franco scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Franco breaks the clinch.
Franco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Franco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Franco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice cross by Franco.
Waldo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Franco scores with a nice right hand.
Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Waldo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franco lands with a kick to the ribs.
Franco connects with a single shot there.
Franco throws a head kick that Waldo semi-blocks.
Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waldo can do to turn this around?
Whack! Franco lands a heavy head kick that drops Waldo. The ref tackles Franco to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Waldo was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Chad Franco!
Chad Franco decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Trash Boys 8
Date: Jul 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Franco lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Crunch! Franco slams his shin into Snapper's torso.
Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Snapper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Snapper shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Franco napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Snapper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Snapper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Franco has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Snapper has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Franco is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Snapper yanks on the arm and Franco is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Snapper.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bingo Snapper! |
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Event:
Trash Boys 6
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco throws a leg kick
letting Andersen counter with a right hand.
Franco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franco feints and then cracks Andersen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andersen down.
Danga de danga de dang - Andersen scores with a four punch combination!
Franco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andersen counters with a left and a right that stings Franco. #ROC#Franco is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Franco throws a head kick that Andersen semi-blocks.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Franco.
A slow jab from Franco misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Andersen.
Andersen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Andersen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franco, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Franco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andersen lands with a good body shot.
Chad Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco tries to land a front kick but Andersen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Andersen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Andersen lands a jab-cross combination.
Franco slips a jab and a cross from Andersen.
Franco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Andersen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andersen missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Andersen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Andersen instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Andersen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Franco misses with a body punch.
#T2##BC#
Andersen breaks from the clinch.
Franco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersen misses with a few strikes there.
Andersen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franco scores with a kick to the body.
Andersen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Franco backs up against the cage.
Franco lands a high kick!
Franco closes the distance and clinches up with Andersen, looking for a takedown. Franco pushes Andersen against the cage but Andersen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Franco.
Franco throws a low kick but it's checked well by Andersen.
Andersen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Andersen does no damage. #CL#
Andersen darts in and clinches Franco up against the cage.#BC#
Andersen breaks the clinch.
Andersen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Andersen feints a jab promting Franco to slip. Andersen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Franco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Franco scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
Franco throws a head kick that half lands.
Andersen throws a series of punches but Franco avoids them all with ease.
Andersen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andersen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Franco looks winded!
Andersen swats away the attempt to clinch by Franco.
Andersen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Franco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Andersen defends well and Franco ends up having to push Andersen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Andersen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andersen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##CL#
Andersen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franco, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Andersen manages to break the clinch.
Andersen feints a jab promting Franco to slip. Andersen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Franco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andersen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Franco tries to score with a low kick but Andersen moves his leg out of the way.
A punch combination from Andersen misses.
Franco throws a fast counter high kick but Andersen manages to duck under it in time.
Andersen throws a one two combo.
Andersen throws a right and a left that Franco avoids nicely.
Franco misses with a takedown attempt - Andersen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Andersen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nadeem Andersen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Andersen connects with the punch.
Franco is still on wobbly legs! Can Andersen finish him?
Andersen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Andersen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franco can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Franco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franco.
Franco seems to have recovered his senses.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andersen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nadeem Andersen is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andersen.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andersen misses with the combination.
Franco is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
Andersen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Franco. Franco obviously looking to wear him down.
Andersen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franco misses with a head kick.
It looked like Andersen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andersen lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersen wants to clinch.
Nadeem Andersen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Franco fails to land with a series of punches.
Franco lands with a slapping head kick.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Andersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franco throws out the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Andersen scores with a four punch combination!
Andersen misses with a two punch combination.
Franco moves in looking to clinch but Andersen pushes him off.
Franco shoots for a double leg takedown but Andersen sprawls well. He's pushed Franco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andersen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Andersen does no damage.
Andersen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Franco's head.
Andersen tries to clinch up but Franco circles away and keeps his distance.
Franco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Franco.
Franco goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersen works Franco's body with a nice hook.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andersen throws a big counter combination but Franco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Franco throws a leg kick which misses Andersen's front leg but catches the back leg as Andersen tries to avoid it.
Franco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Franco thows a body kick. Andersen tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Franco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Franco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andersen avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Franco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Andersen pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Andersen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andersen throws a series of punches but Franco avoids them all with ease.
Franco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Franco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Franco throws a body kick that misses
and Andersen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andersen lands a really nice looking cross but Franco seems unphased.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Franco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andersen but Andersen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franco shoots and misses
and Andersen counters with a three punch combo that has Franco backing up. Franco nods at Andersen to acknowledge the strikes.
Franco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Franco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andersen.
Andersen jabs at Franco's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andersen.
Andersen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Franco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andersen is able to avoid easily.
Andersen throws a combination. Franco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Andersen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Francos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andersen swivels and escapes.
Andersen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Andersen throws a right hand that Franco ducks under and follows up with a left that Franco also avoids with ease.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Andersen lands a jab to Franco's midsection.
Andersen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Andersen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Andersen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nadeem Andersen dominated that second 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.#R3#
Franco with the inside leg kick.
Franco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch combination from Andersen misses.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andersen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown. Andersen tries to sprawl out of it but Franco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andersen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Franco fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Andersen does no damage.
Franco pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andersen is out of range and Franco settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersen throws a right hand that Franco ducks under and follows up with a left that Franco also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andersen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Franco back to the cage. Andersen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Franco throws an off balance right hand
and Andersen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Franco has his takedown stuffed
and Andersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Franco.#T1#
Franco throws a leg kick that is checked
and Andersen counters with a left and a right that stings Franco.
A head kick misses from Franco.
Andersen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Franco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Franco. #CL#
Andersen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Andersen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Andersen darts in and clinches Franco up against the cage.#BC#
Andersen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersen misses with the combination.
Nadeem Andersen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andersen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Franco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Franco!
Franco swings for the body but Andersen moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersen tries to close the distance and clinch but Franco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andersen tries to clinch there but Franco circles away.
Franco is trying desperately to land a takedown but Andersen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Franco.
Franco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andersen circles away quickly and effectively.
Franco tries to move into range but Andersen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Andersen with a jab.
Andersen looks to land a combination. Franco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Franco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Andersen avoids the elbow strike from Franco, against the cage.
#T3#
Franco avoiding damage as Andersen throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andersen cracks Franco with a good jab.
Andersen misses with a series of wild punches.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andersen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andersen jabs Franco right on the nose. Franco blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Andersen wants to clinch.
Franco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andersen.
Franco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Franco gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Andersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Andersen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franco.
Andersen misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Andersen misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nadeem Andersen clearly takes 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.#R4##CL2#
Franco clinches. #BC2#
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Andersen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andersen looks to land a combination. Franco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco tries to bum rush Andersen with a series of wild strikes but Andersen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andersen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andersen throws a series of strikes that have Franco backpedaling.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Franco throws a nice head kick!
#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Franco.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A lazy body kick from Franco
and Andersen counters with a series of strikes. Franco will be more careful next time no doubt.
Andersen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Andersen closes the distance and clinches.
Franco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Andersen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franco misses with a takedown attempt - Andersen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Franco.
Andersen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Franco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andersen moves in looking to clinch but Franco pushes him off.
Andersen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Andersen tries to clinch but Franco moves out of range. #T2#
Andersen lands with an uppercut that bounces Franco off the cage and back into range.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Andersen moves out of range easily.
Andersen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andersen tries to clinch up.
Andersen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andersen's corner calls for a 1-2. Andersen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Andersen misses with a body shot.
Andersen misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Andersen. Those never looked like landing.
Franco explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Franco throws a head kick that half lands.
Andersen moves out of range of the body kick from Franco.
Franco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Andersen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Franco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andersen.
Franco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andersen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Franco on the side of the head.
Andersen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Franco. Franco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That kick from Franco tenderised Andersen's leg. Andersen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Andersen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Franco throws a low kick but Andersen moves out of range easily.
Andersen feints a jab promting Franco to slip. Andersen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Franco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Franco dives in for a single leg takedown but Andersen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andersen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Andersen gets a clinch.
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!#BC#
Andersen manages to break the clinch.
Franco throws a big shot that misses.
Andersen blocks a head kick by Franco.
Andersen misses with a two punch combination.
#T4#
Andersen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from Franco misses.
Andersen cracks Franco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Franco back to the cage. Andersen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Franco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Andersen's head.
Andersen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andersen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andersen is looking for a counter combo.
A punch lands to the side of Andersen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andersen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Franco gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franco avoids it.
Franco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nadeem Andersen had his way with Chad Franco in that 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Franco misses with a head kick.
Franco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andersen throws a series of punches but Franco moves out of range.
Andersen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good work by Andersen as he checks the leg kick.
Franco throws a body shot but no joy.
Franco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andersen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franco wants to clinch up but Andersen keeps it at a distance.
Andersen lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andersen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Andersen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Franco on the side of the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Andersen. Those never looked like landing.
Franco throws a counter combo.
Franco throws a shot from downtown. Andersen moves away and avoids it.
Franco explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Andersen fails to land with a series of punches.
Franco shapes to counter with a head kick.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franco scores with a head kick. Andersen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Andersen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Andersen.
Franco raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Andersen misses with a combination
and Franco counters with a one-two to the body.
Franco slips a jab and a cross from Andersen.
Franco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andersen as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Andersen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Andersen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersen connects with a nice looking jab.
Andersen swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Andersen moves out of range as Franco throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersen misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Franco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Franco lands a body punch. #BC#
Andersen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andersen misses with a series of wild punches.
Franco is looking to slow Andersen down with leg kicks.
Andersen works over Franco's head and body with a nice combination.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Franco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T3#
Franco throws a head kick but Andersen moves out of range.
Andersen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andersen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Andersen with a nice cross.
Andersen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andersen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andersen wants it to stay on the feet.
Andersen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Franco counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Franco manages to break the clinch.
Andersen misses with a few strikes there.
Andersen stuffs the takedown.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Franco.
Andersen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Franco shoots in for a double leg but Andersen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Franco goes for a double leg but Andersen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Andersen continues to drive forward.
Andersen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chad Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersen throws a series of strikes that have Franco backpedaling.
Franco with a nice cross.
Some wild striking there from Andersen.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Andersen feints a jab promting Franco to slip. Andersen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Franco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andersen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andersen avoids the body shot from Franco.
Andersen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andersen looks to land a combination. Franco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Franco throws a jab but it's blocked by Andersen.
Andersen tries to bum rush Franco with a series of wild strikes but Franco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Franco.
Nadeem Andersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andersen throws a series of punches but Franco moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nadeem Andersen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andersen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nadeem Andersen!
Nadeem Andersen is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Nadeem Andersen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Trash boys 3
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Jablomi forces Franco back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Franco.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jablomi is defended easily by Franco.#CL2#
Franco rushes Jablomi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Franco looking to slow down the pace here.
Jablomi wants a takedown.
Franco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jablomi up against the cage.
Jablomi has Franco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Franco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haywood Jablomi. 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.
Franco taking a breather.
Franco is trying to break the clinch but Jablomi has him pressed against the cage.
Franco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jablomi.
#T1#
Franco lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land.
Jablomi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Franco prevents the takedown attempt.
Franco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jablomi blocks it with crossed arms.
Franco tries to work over Jablomi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Franco pushes Jablomi up against the cage in a clinch.
Jablomi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Franco.
Jablomi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Franco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Jablomi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Franco looking to control.
#T2##SUB2#
Franco looking for a guillotine here but Jablomi defends easily.
#SUB2#
Franco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jablomi defends well.
Jablomi being controlled here momentarily.
Franco wants to stand but Jablomi is controlling the position. #T3#
Franco is trying to control the position but Jablomi postures up. #SUB2#
Franco looking for a guillotine here but Jablomi defends easily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Franco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Franco throws a nice head kick!
#CL#
Jablomi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jablomi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franco's efforts to push away.#T4#
Jablomi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Franco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jablomi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Franco prevents it.
Jablomi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jablomi has Franco pressed against the cage, preventing Franco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Jablomi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Franco has hold of Jablomi's hands but Jablomi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES2#
Franco has one foot on Jablomi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jablomi shoots in for a double leg but Franco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jablomi is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Franco goes for a double leg but Jablomi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jablomi continues to drive forward.
Jablomi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Franco dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Franco drives through and clinches with Jablomi against the cage.
Franco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Franco tries to throw a body punch but Jablomi avoids it by throwing Franco back against the cage.
Jablomi wants a takedown but no success here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Franco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franco slaps away a takedown attempt from Jablomi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Franco scores with a leg kick.
We've been told by Jablomi's head coaches at Clone's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jablomi misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Jablomi gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Franco manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jablomi's best efforts.
Franco tries to kick Jablomi off but Jablomi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Still in half guard, Jablomi seems content to control.
Franco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jablomi tries to free his leg and advance position but Franco is retaining full guard.
Jablomi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Franco looking for a sweep. Not yet Franco, not yet. #SUB2#
Franco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jablomi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Franco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #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.
Jablomi postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Franco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Franco wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haywood Jablomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jablomi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Franco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jablomi defends well and Franco ends up having to push Jablomi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jablomi avoids the head kick by Franco.
Franco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jablomi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franco somewhat.
Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Jablomi moves out of range easily.
Jablomi wants to clinch.#T3##TD#
Jablomi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jablomi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Franco trying to remain calm as Jablomi controls from the top position.
Franco throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Franco is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jablomi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Franco will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Franco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chad Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Jablomi scores with a takedown into Franco's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chad Franco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Jablomi 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 trying to remain calm as Jablomi controls from the top position.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but Jablomi drags him back down.
Franco can't do much from the bottom here.
Franco is being controlled here.
Franco is trying to buck Jablomi off.
Franco manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jablomi's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jablomi is nestled in close to Franco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jablomi trying to control the pace. #T1#
Franco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Franco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jablomi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jablomi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franco is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Franco working for a triangle but Jablomi defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Franco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chad Franco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jablomi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jablomi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Jablomi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Franco to the mat! Franco manages to get full guard.
Franco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jablomi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jablomi preventing the sweep. #T3#
Franco controls Jablomi momentarily but Jablomi frees himself.
Jablomi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Franco wants to stand but Jablomi is controlling the position.
Jablomi throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jablomi with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Franco trying to keep a closed guard but Jablomi is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haywood Jablomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jablomi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Franco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jablomi.
Jablomi goes for a double leg but Franco avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Franco continues to drive forward.
Franco looks for a takedown but Jablomi sprawls well.
Franco connects with a high kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Franco gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jablomi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Franco is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jablomi dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Franco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Franco 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Franco!
After winning the bout, Chad Franco thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Trash Boys 2
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Franco.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown. Franco tries to sprawl out of it but Davis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Franco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Franco misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Davis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Davis. #ES#
Franco pushes Davis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Franco. No joy for Davis on that attempt.
Davis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco scores with a push kick.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
Franco has a takedown stuffed.#T1##CL#
Franco moves into range and clinches up with Davis.
Davis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Franco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chad Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeo Davis.#BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch.
Davis looks winded!
Davis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Franco scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Davis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franco, pushing him back against the cage.
Franco digs a right hand underneath Davis's ribcage. Davis let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes.
Davis 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 Davis off to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Franco. That's going to slow Davis down. #T2##CL#
Franco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Franco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franco plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Franco connects with a solid leg kick.
Davis tries to clinch but Franco is having none of it.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Davis counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franco throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Davis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Franco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
Davis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Franco is fending him off so far but Davis persists. Nope, Franco circles away and we're back to standing.
Franco shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Franco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Davis digs a good hook to Franco's body.
Davis lands with a slapping head kick.
Davis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL#
Franco has closed the distance and engaged Davis in a clinch.
Davis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Franco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Franco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
Davis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Franco defends it well.
A head kick misses from Davis.
Franco bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Franco darts in and clinches Davis up against the cage.
Davis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Franco.
#TD2#
Davis drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4#
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet.
Davis is trying to control the position but Franco postures up.
Franco is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Franco slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Franco dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davis is trying to drag Franco to the mat but Franco just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Franco.
Franco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davis avoids it.
Franco is working Davis over against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Franco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis scores with a shot to the side of Franco's head.
Franco avoiding damage.
Davis tries to pull guard but Franco holds him up against the cage and eventually Davis drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Franco can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
Franco scores with a shoulder strike.
Franco tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Franco leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Franco breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Franco has Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
Franco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chad Franco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Franco is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Franco manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Franco drives through and clinches with Davis against the cage.
#BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Franco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Franco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Franco is looking to counter with head kicks.
Chad Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeo Davis.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Franco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco throws a body kick that misses.
Davis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Franco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davis somewhat.
Franco throws a counter high kick but Davis was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Franco breaks from the clinch.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Franco moves out of range easily.
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.
Chad Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Franco does no damage.
Chad Franco is winning the standup battle so far.
Davis wants to clinch
and Franco counters with a big head kick but Davis shrugs it off.
Franco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Franco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick
and Davis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Franco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davis. #T4#
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davis wants to counter the offense by Franco and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Davis 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis passes into half guard. #ES#
Franco makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Franco gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Franco wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Franco dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Davis drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Franco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Davis throws a strike but Franco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Franco stands up from Davis's guard - Franco perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Franco pushes Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Franco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davis feints the counter takedown.
Davis tries a head kick but it misses.
Franco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Franco gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Franco clinches up against the cage.
The referee calls for Franco to work.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land.
Franco gets underhooks to prevent Davis's takedown attempt.
Davis is trying to drag Franco to the mat but Franco just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chad Franco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##BC#
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis fails with the takedown
and Franco counters with a head kick. That will keep Davis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chad Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeo Davis.
Horrible takedown attempt by Franco or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis, which made it look bad.
Franco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davis circles away.
Davis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franco but Franco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Franco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Franco shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Franco scores with a head kick.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franco somewhat.
Franco misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Davis takes the fight into the clinch.
Franco prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4#
Franco holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Davis tries to land knees in the clinch but Franco avoids the damage to the body.
Davis tries a body shot but Franco blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Davis 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. Davis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Franco!
After winning the bout, Chad Franco thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Romeo Davis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thots are evil its an L i can get better'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco shoots in but no luck this time.
Jordan wants to counter the offense by Franco and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Franco closes the distance and clinches.
Jordan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Franco blocks an uppercut.
Jordan presses Franco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franco is trying to maintain a safe position but Jordan gets an underhook and turns Franco into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franco.
Franco is trying to break the clinch but Jordan has him pressed against the cage.
Franco jumps guard but Jordan stands there with Franco around his waist. Franco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jordan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco can't break the clinch.
Jordan lands with a short shot to the head.
Jordan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jordan avoiding damage as Franco throws knees to the body.
Franco is trying to pull guard but Jordan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Franco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jordan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franco's efforts to push away.
Franco can't break the clinch.
Jordan scores with a shoulder strike.
Franco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jordan has Franco pressed against the cage, preventing Franco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jordan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jordan lands a left hand.
Jordan is pressed up against the cage. Franco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jordan down to the mat. Jordan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jordan blocks the body kick.
Hal Jordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franco darts in looking for a takedown but Jordan gets double underhooks and turns Franco into the cage.
Franco is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Jordan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Franco sprawling to the canvas! Franco rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jordan finish him?!
#ROC2#Franco is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oh Franco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Jordan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Franco sprawling to the canvas! Franco rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jordan finish him?!
Franco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Franco tries to clinch there but Jordan circles away.
#T2#
Jordan misses with a series of wild punches.
Jordan scores with a nice right hand.
Jordan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Franco on the side of the head. #CL2#
Jordan takes the fight into the clinch.
Franco tries to circle away but Jordan has him pinned against the cage.
Franco tries a knee to the head but Jordan blocks it.
Franco seems to have got his legs back now.#BC#
Franco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Franco does no damage.
Jordan wants to counter the offense by Franco and move into the clinch position.
Franco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Franco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jordan swivels and escapes.
Jordan wants to counter the offense by Franco and move into the clinch position.
Jordan pounces like a tiger and cracks Franco with a vicious hook! Franco is down but not out! Jordan follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hal Jordan!
Hal Jordan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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