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Event: SMASH: Veainu vs Denver     
Date:   Nov 17, 2024
#R1##CL#
Le Franc closes the distance and clinches.
Le Franc lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Le Franc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Le Franc.
We've been informed that Hall has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Le Franc digs a right hand into Hall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hall's gas tank. #BC#
Le Franc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Le Franc instigates a clinch.
Hall is trying to maintain a safe position but Le Franc gets an underhook and turns Hall into the cage.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Hall.
Le Franc lands with a short shot to the head.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Franc lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Le Franc.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Le Franc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the cage.
Le Franc misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hall staying out of range there.
Le Franc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.#T1#
Hall looks to land a left hand but Le Franc moved out of range nicely.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Le Franc was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Le Franc.
Le Franc has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tokyo All-Stars in the buildup to the fight.
Hall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Le Franc saw that one coming.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Le Franc counters with a good, hard body kick but Hall shrugs it off.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Le Franc quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Le Franc moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Le Franc misses with a few strikes there.
Hall scores with a jab. Le Franc acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Hall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Le Franc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Le Franc tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Franc connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hall. Hall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hall scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall slips a straight right by Le Franc.
Le Franc digs a good hook to Hall's body.
Hall lands a glancing blow to the side of Le Franc's head.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Hall misses.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Le Franc moved out of range.
Le Franc is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Hall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Le Franc swings widly with a right hand
and Hall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Le Franc's knee momentarily.
Hall misses with a left hand
and Le Franc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Franc dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Le Franc seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Le Franc wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Le Franc tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le Franc was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Le Franc tries to counter by clinching up but Hall breaks away and moves out of range.
Hall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hall digs a good hook to Le Franc's body. #T4#
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Le Franc moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hall. That's going to slow Le Franc down.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Franc.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Le Franc moves away and avoids it.
Hall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Le Franc at a distance.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Le Franc counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Hall throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Franc counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hall looks winded!
Le Franc throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall misses with a looping left.#KD#
Le Franc throws a left that rocks Hall and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Le Franc dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Hall regain composure! #CUT#It looks like Henry Hall has been cut.
Le Franc passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hall!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Le Franc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hall avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
A big right from Hall misses.
Le Franc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Le Franc was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Le Franc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Le Franc stuns Hall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Le Franc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Le Franc is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hall.
Le Franc staying out of range there.
A jab from Hall finds it's way through Le Franc's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Le Franc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Le Franc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Le Franc throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Hall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Le Franc moves away from the strike by Hall.
Le Franc is looking to counter punch.
Hall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Le Franc checks it well.
Le Franc staying out of range there.
Hall lands a head shot.
Hall lands a glancing blow to the side of Le Franc's head.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Le Franc counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hall is breathing heavily.#CL#
Le Franc closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Guy Le Franc has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Hall.
Le Franc misses with a body punch.
Le Franc struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Hall misses with the head strike.
Le Franc throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Le Franc has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
Le Franc digs a right hand underneath Hall's ribcage. Hall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Le Franc scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Le Franc. #BC#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
A counter left hand to the body from Le Franc misses its target.
Le Franc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Hall misses with a leg kick
enabling Le Franc to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Guy Le Franc!
Guy Le Franc decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SMASH: Bonaparte vs Draught     
Date:   Oct 27, 2024
#R1#
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Le Franc is out of range.
It looked like Le Franc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Le Franc tries to clinch up
and Monroe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Franc with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Monroe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Francesco Monroe has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Le Franc slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Le Franc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monroe lands a nice looking body shot.
Le Franc walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Monroe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Monroe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le Franc was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Monroe.
Le Franc avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Le Franc tries to land a body kick
and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monroe punishes Le Franc's body with a nice straight punch.
Le Franc slips a jab from Monroe.
Monroe throws a nice looking combination but Le Franc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Monroe throws a right and a left that Le Franc avoids nicely.
Le Franc tries to counter by clinching up but Monroe breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Monroe.
Monroe misses with a hook.
Monroe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Le Franc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Monroe.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3##CL#
Le Franc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monroe, pushing him back against the cage.
Monroe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Le Franc lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monroe is stalling here.
Monroe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Le Franc tries to pull guard but Monroe holds him up against the cage and eventually Le Franc drops back down to his feet.
Le Franc scores with a hook to the body.
Monroe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Franc misses with some punches.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
Le Franc can't find room to land a body shot as Monroe controls the action.
A body shot lands from Le Franc.
Le Franc scores with a shot to the side of Monroe's head. #BC#
Le Franc breaks from the clinch.
Francesco Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe misses with a right hand
and Le Franc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Monroe swings widly with a right hand
and Le Franc counters with a huge left! Monroe is in big trouble! He's backing up but Le Franc isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Monroe from any more damage. A dominating finish by Le Franc!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Le Franc!
Guy Le Franc seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SMASH: Drago vs Veainu     
Date:   Sep 29, 2024
#R1#
Tetrev is looking to clinch.
Tetrev cracks a nice hook into Le Franc's ribs.
Le Franc takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left lands for Tetrev.
Tetrev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tetrev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Le Franc.
Le Franc tests Tetrev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Le Franc has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tokyo All-Stars in the buildup to the fight.
Tetrev jabs at Le Franc's body.
Le Franc with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Tomas Tetrev has been cut.#CL2#
Tetrev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tetrev has a couple of punches blocked by Le Franc. #T1#
Tetrev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tetrev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tetrev.
Le Franc has a couple of punches blocked by Tetrev. #BC#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tetrev tries to clinch but Le Franc is having none of it.
Le Franc defending well as Tetrev loads up on a big left hand.
Le Franc throwing a counter right hand but Tetrev manages to avoid it.
Tetrev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Le Franc tries to avoid it but Tetrev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Le Franc to the ground. Le Franc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tetrev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Le Franc.
Le Franc swats away the attempt to clinch by Tetrev.
Tetrev lands a jab to Le Franc's midsection.#T2#
Tetrev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Le Franc on the side of the head.
Tetrev lands with a shot to the body.
Le Franc needs to keep his hands up - Tetrev had a free shot at his head there.
Tetrev scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tetrev scores with a jab. Le Franc acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Le Franc misses with a looping left.
Tetrev tries to clinch but Le Franc moves out of range.
Tetrev tries to clinch there but Le Franc circles away.
Le Franc appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tetrev looks to land a right hand but Le Franc moved out of range.
Tetrev throws a lazy right hand but Le Franc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Le Franc throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tetrev avoids it.#CL2#
Tetrev clinches up with Le Franc and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Le Franc as Tetrev tries to tie him up.
Le Franc lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Le Franc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tetrev's elbow.
Tetrev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tetrev lands with a left to the head.
Le Franc tries to work over Tetrev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tetrev can't get the takedown.
Tetrev trying to control the position but instead, Le Franc has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tetrev into the cage.
Tetrev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tetrev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Franc.
Le Franc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tetrev has Le Franc pressed against the cage.
Tetrev trying to control the position but instead, Le Franc has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tetrev into the cage.
Le Franc misses with a body punch. #T4#
Tetrev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tetrev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Le Franc misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Le Franc fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Le Franc lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tetrev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Le Franc avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guy Le Franc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Tetrev.
Tetrev blocking some punches.
Tetrev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Le Franc prevents it.
Tetrev misses with an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Le Franc.
Le Franc scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Le Franc lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tetrev backwards. #BC#
Le Franc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tetrev throws out a loose jab but Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tomas Tetrev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tomas Tetrev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Le Franc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Le Franc looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Le Franc throws a wild body kick that Tetrev sees coming a mile off.
Tetrev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Le Franc counters with a straight right hand.
Tetrev throws a hook but Le Franc avoids it easily.
Tetrev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Franc.
A quick step to the side and Le Franc tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Franc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tetrev.
Tetrev throws a looping overhand right but Le Franc ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetrev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Le Franc lands a nice hook to Tetrev's body. Tetrev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Le Franc connects with a body shot that sends Tetrev's belly button to the back.#T1#
Le Franc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tetrev cracks Le Franc with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Le Franc misses the shot to the body.
Le Franc ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tetrev scores with a punch to the head.
Le Franc looks to score with a jab to the body but Tetrev is just out of range.
Le Franc throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tetrev counters with a nice body shot.
Le Franc throws a body kick that misses.
Tetrev throws out a counter right but Le Franc avoids it with no problem.
Tetrev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tetrev misses with a lunging right hand
and Le Franc counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Tetrev clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Le Franc gets through Tetrev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tetrev tries to stall but Le Franc uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Le Franc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tetrev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Le Franc was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tetrev catches Le Franc with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Le Franc doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tomas Tetrev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tetrev moves out of range of the body kick.
Tetrev throws a hook to the side of Le Franc's head but Le Franc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tetrev lands a body shot.
Tetrev lands a glancing blow to the side of Le Franc's head.
Le Franc moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
A jab lands there for Tetrev.
Le Franc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tetrev.
Le Franc slips under a jab from Tetrev.
Le Franc feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Le Franc tried to score with a low kick but Tetrev checks it.
Tetrev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Franc.
Tetrev with a hook.
Tetrev lands with a good body shot.
Tomas Tetrev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tetrev closes the distance and clinches.
Le Franc lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tetrev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Le Franc seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tetrev can turn it around.
Le Franc misses with the head strike.
Le Franc misses with some punches.
Le Franc misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Tetrev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Franc.
A bit of stalling here from Tetrev.
Le Franc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Le Franc misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tetrev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Franc prevents a body shot from Tetrev.
Le Franc lands with a right to the head.
Tetrev trying to control the position but instead, Le Franc has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tetrev into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Franc.
Tetrev stalling.
Tetrev tries for a takedown but Le Franc manages to get underhooks.
Tetrev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Le Franc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Le Franc fails to land.
Le Franc's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Le Franc working aggressively here. #TD2#
Le Franc is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tetrev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Le Franc to the mat. Le Franc regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Tetrev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tomas Tetrev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tetrev misses with a looping left.
Le Franc gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Le Franc missing with a left hand there. Tetrev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Le Franc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tetrev.
Le Franc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tetrev avoids a kick to the body.
Tetrev jabs Le Franc right on the nose. Le Franc blinks but takes it well.
Le Franc defending well as Tetrev loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc misses with a head kick.
Tetrev throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Franc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tetrev fails to land with a series of punches.
Tetrev tries to close the distance and clinch but Le Franc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Le Franc throws a leg kick but Tetrev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Le Franc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tetrev's hands.
Tetrev throws a lazy right hand but Le Franc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Le Franc tried to counter with a leg kick but Tetrev avoided it.
Tetrev lands a nice hook to Le Franc's body. Le Franc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tetrev tries to clinch but Le Franc is having none of it.
It looked like Le Franc was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tetrev.
Tetrev scores with a hook.
Le Franc misses with an uppercut.
Le Franc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tetrev manages to avoid it.
Tetrev tries to clinch up.
Le Franc attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Tetrev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Le Franc defending well as Tetrev loads up on a big left hand.
Tetrev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Franc.
Le Franc was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tetrev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Le Franc. Le Franc obviously looking to wear him down.
Tetrev throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Franc counters with a body kick that stops Tetrev in his tracks momentarily.
Tetrev throws an overhand right that lands on Le Franc's shoulder, as Le Franc tries to avoid the shot.
Tetrev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Le Franc under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Franc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Le Franc half committed to a counter leg kick.
Guy Le Franc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tetrev swings for the body but Le Franc moves out of range.
Le Franc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Franc throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tetrev avoids it.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Franc. Tetrev does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Tetrev.
Donk. Tetrev catches Le Franc right on the button with a cross.
Tetrev lands the left hand.
Le Franc staying out of range there.
Le Franc is looking to counter with a body kick.
Le Franc slips under a jab.
Tetrev moves out of range as Le Franc strikes.
Le Franc looks to throw the jab but Tetrev is out of range.
Le Franc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tetrev tries to clinch but Le Franc moves away
and Le Franc counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tomas Tetrev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Le Franc takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tetrev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tetrev throws a hook to the side of Le Franc's head but Le Franc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Le Franc throwing a counter right hand but Tetrev manages to avoid it.
Tetrev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tetrev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Le Franc keeps Tetrev at a distance using the push kick.
Tetrev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Le Franc fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Le Franc throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tetrev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Le Franc is looking to counter with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tomas Tetrev.
I've got Tetrev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tomas Tetrev!

 

Event: SMASH: Franc vs Crazyhorse     
Date:   Sep 01, 2024
#R1#
Le Franc staying out of range there.
As Crazyhorse looks to move away, Le Franc throws a big counter combo but Crazyhorse just gets out of the way.
Crazyhorse tries to bum rush Le Franc with a series of wild strikes but Le Franc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crazyhorse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crazyhorse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Le Franc doesn't seem bothered though.
Crazyhorse throws a shot from downtown. Le Franc moves away and avoids it.
Le Franc appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crazyhorse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crazyhorse throws a sloppy body shot
and Le Franc counters with a good low kick that Crazyhorse was not able to check.
Crazyhorse lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Le Franc doesn't seem bothered though.
Crazyhorse misses with a body punch
and Le Franc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Franc has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Crazyhorse lands a front kick.#T1#
Crazyhorse lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Le Franc throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Franc misses with a double jab.
Le Franc fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Le Franc on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crazyhorse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crazyhorse connects with a body shot that sends Le Franc's belly button to the back.
Crazyhorse lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Guy Le Franc has been cut.
A jab from Crazyhorse finds it's way through Le Franc's defenses.
Crazyhorse scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crazyhorse throws a looping overhand right but Le Franc ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Crazyhorse tests Le Franc's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Le Franc is rocked!
Crazyhorse misses with an uppercut.
Le Franc was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot by Le Franc.
Le Franc misses with a lunging right hand
and Crazyhorse counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crazyhorse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Le Franc's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crazyhorse. Le Franc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le Franc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crazyhorse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le Franc was well out of range. Poor timing from Crazyhorse.
It looked like Le Franc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James Crazyhorse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crazyhorse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crazyhorse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crazyhorse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Franc moves away.#T3#
Le Franc takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crazyhorse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crazyhorse with a nice cross.
Le Franc on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crazyhorse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crazyhorse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Le Franc misses the shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Crazyhorse - that will leave a mark!
Le Franc avoids the body shot from Crazyhorse.
Le Franc slips a jab from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse misses with a looping right.#T4#
Le Franc tries to land a front kick but Crazyhorse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crazyhorse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts 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!
Le Franc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le Franc ducks right into an uppercut from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Le Franc throws a quick counter kick to the body but Crazyhorse avoids it.
Crazyhorse throws a push kick but Le Franc slaps the foot to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Le Franc misses its target.
Crazyhorse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crazyhorse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crazyhorse is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Le Franc had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Crazyhorse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Le Franc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crazyhorse has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Le Franc walks into a stiff left hand from Crazyhorse.
Le Franc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Crazyhorse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Le Franc's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Le Franc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crazyhorse scores with a nice body kick.
Crazyhorse misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Le Franc misses its target.
Crazyhorse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good exchange - Le Franc coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like James Crazyhorse has been cut.
Crazyhorse throws a head kick that misses.
Crazyhorse jabs Le Franc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crazyhorse delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc digs a good body shot into Crazyhorse's ribs.
Crazyhorse is looking to land body kicks.
Crazyhorse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Le Franc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Franc swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Le Franc lands a leg kick that knocks Crazyhorse off balance momentarily.
Le Franc takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Le Franc takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crazyhorse misses with a wild combination.
Le Franc is looking to counter with a body kick.
Crazyhorse misses with a wild body shot.
Crazyhorse swings widly with a right hand
and Le Franc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Le Franc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crazyhorse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Le Franc's head backwards.#T2#
Crazyhorse misses with an uppercut.
Crazyhorse moves out of range as Le Franc throws a body kick.
Le Franc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crazyhorse manages to avoid it.
Crazyhorse let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch but Crazyhorse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crazyhorse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Le Franc tries to clinch up but Crazyhorse circles away and keeps his distance.
Le Franc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crazyhorse.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crazyhorse swings for the body but Le Franc moves out of range.
Le Franc takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Crazyhorse swings for the body but Le Franc moves out of range. #T3#
Crazyhorse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crazyhorse takes a swing at Le Franc's ribcage but misses.
James Crazyhorse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crazyhorse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crazyhorse scores with a punch to the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Crazyhorse.
Le Franc takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crazyhorse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Franc misses with an uppercut
and Crazyhorse counters with a left to the body.
Le Franc slips under a jab from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Crazyhorse.
Le Franc closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crazyhorse tries a head kick but it misses.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Franc takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Le Franc misses with an uppercut.
Le Franc slips a straight right by Crazyhorse.
A counter left hand to the body from Le Franc misses its target.
Jab from Le Franc.
Le Franc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crazyhorse.
Le Franc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Crazyhorse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Le Franc takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crazyhorse lands a leg kick that knocks Le Franc off balance momentarily.
Le Franc throws a hook to the side of Crazyhorse's head but Crazyhorse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Le Franc lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crazyhorse lands with a nice body punch.
Le Franc avoids the head kick by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Le Franc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crazyhorse. Le Franc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crazyhorse cracks Le Franc with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Le Franc, as that shot connected. #T1#
Crazyhorse with a hook.
Crazyhorse punishes Le Franc's body with a nice straight punch.
Crazyhorse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Franc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crazyhorse throws out the jab.
Crazyhorse takes a swing at Le Franc's ribcage but misses.
Le Franc was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crazyhorse. Le Franc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le Franc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crazyhorse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le Franc takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Crazyhorse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Crazyhorse misses with a straight left.
Le Franc throwing a counter right hand but Crazyhorse manages to avoid it.
Crazyhorse lands a nice hook to Le Franc's body. Le Franc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crazyhorse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crazyhorse moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oh Le Franc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Le Franc fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crazyhorse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crazyhorse missing with a left hand there. Le Franc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Le Franc seems to have got his legs back now.
Le Franc moves out of range of the body kick from Crazyhorse. #CL#
Le Franc closes the distance and pushes Crazyhorse back into the cage.
Crazyhorse tries to pull guard but Le Franc won't allow it. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Le Franc.
Crazyhorse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Crazyhorse manages to pull guard.
Le Franc advances position into side control!
Le Franc in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Crazyhorse tries to bench press Le Franc off him but Le Franc keeps the position. #T4#
Le Franc wants to control but Crazyhorse is keeping him busy.
Crazyhorse sneaks back into half guard.
Le Franc is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Crazyhorse really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Le Franc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Le Franc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crazyhorse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crazyhorse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crazyhorse lands a jab to Le Franc's midsection.
Crazyhorse lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse punishes Le Franc's body with a nice straight punch.
Crazyhorse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crazyhorse throws a nice looking combination but Le Franc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Le Franc looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crazyhorse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Crazyhorse just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Franc is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crazyhorse keeps the fight on the outside.
Crazyhorse throws a body shot but no joy.
Crazyhorse scores with a head kick. Le Franc tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Crazyhorse cracks a nice hook into Le Franc's ribs.
Crazyhorse throws a head kick that misses.
Le Franc throws a big shot that misses.
Le Franc swings for the body but Crazyhorse moves out of range.
Le Franc avoids the head kick by Crazyhorse. #T2#
Crazyhorse just misses with a punch to the body.
Crazyhorse misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Franc misses the target.
Crazyhorse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crazyhorse digs a good body shot into Le Franc's ribs.
Crazyhorse misses with a looping right.
Le Franc appears to be looking for a big counter.
Crazyhorse ducks under a wild hook from Le Franc.
Jab by Crazyhorse.
Le Franc takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Franc takes a swing at Crazyhorse's ribcage but misses.
Crazyhorse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Le Franc checks a leg kick.
Le Franc throwing a counter right hand but Crazyhorse manages to avoid it.
Le Franc misses with a straight right.
Le Franc throws a lazy right hand but Crazyhorse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crazyhorse scores with a jab.
Crazyhorse misses with a body kick.
Le Franc was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Crazyhorse misses its intended target.
Le Franc throws a quick counter kick to the body but Crazyhorse avoids it.
A head kick misses from Le Franc.
Le Franc misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Le Franc misses.
Le Franc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crazyhorse.
A counter left hand to the body from Le Franc misses its target.#T4#
Crazyhorse takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crazyhorse throws a sloppy head kick and Le Franc moves out of range easily.
Le Franc misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crazyhorse.
Good exchange - Crazyhorse coming out on top.
Crazyhorse tries to score with a low kick but Le Franc moves his leg out of the way.
Crazyhorse throws a body kick that misses.
Le Franc throwing a counter right hand but Crazyhorse manages to avoid it.
Crazyhorse misses with a lunging right hand
and Le Franc counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Franc looks to throw the jab but Crazyhorse is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Crazyhorse dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Crazyhorse misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Le Franc.
Crazyhorse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Franc.
Le Franc was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crazyhorse misses with a two punch combination.
Crazyhorse throws a hook but Le Franc avoids it easily.
Le Franc is looking to counter punch.
Le Franc swings for the body but Crazyhorse moves out of range.
Crazyhorse throws a jab but it's blocked by Le Franc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc avoids the body shot from Crazyhorse.
Le Franc wants to slow Crazyhorse down by chopping away at his legs.
Crazyhorse thuds his shin into the meat of Le Franc's side.#T1#
Crazyhorse throws a right hand that Le Franc ducks under and follows up with a left that Le Franc also avoids with ease.
Le Franc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse misses with a right hand
and Le Franc counters with a nice low kick that buckles Crazyhorse's knee momentarily.
Le Franc misses with a straight right.
Crazyhorse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crazyhorse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crazyhorse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
Le Franc takes one on the button.
Le Franc will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Crazyhorse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Le Franc has time to react.
Le Franc on the wrong end of a nice hook.
James Crazyhorse is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Le Franc lands with a nice body punch.
Le Franc misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Crazyhorse. Beautiful body shot.
Crazyhorse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Le Franc crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Crazyhorse - the referee stops the clock and Le Franc gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Crazyhorse. Le Franc manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Le Franc.
Le Franc needs to keep his hands up - Crazyhorse had a free shot at his head there.
Crazyhorse tries to work over Le Franc's front leg with a kick but Le Franc checks it.
Le Franc gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Guy Le Franc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Franc throws out a loose jab but Crazyhorse uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Le Franc throws a looping overhand right but Crazyhorse ducks down to avoid it.
Crazyhorse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Le Franc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crazyhorse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crazyhorse connects with a body shot that sends Le Franc's belly button to the back.#CL#
Le Franc forces Crazyhorse back against the cage and clinches.
Le Franc cracks Crazyhorse with a nice body shot.
Le Franc struggles to land a body shot inside as Crazyhorse controls his hands.
Crazyhorse blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Le Franc.
Crazyhorse blocking some punches.
Crazyhorse blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Le Franc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crazyhorse lands a shoulder strike.
Le Franc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Franc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crazyhorse blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
Crazyhorse prevents a body shot from Le Franc.
Crazyhorse misses with a body punch.
Le Franc throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crazyhorses head.
Crazyhorse blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
Crazyhorse can't find room to land a body shot as Le Franc controls the action.
Crazyhorse scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Crazyhorse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Le Franc takes a shot to the body in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Crazyhorse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crazyhorse winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Crazyhorse!

James Crazyhorse is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, James Crazyhorse, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Franc     
Date:   Aug 17, 2024
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Thai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Le Franc sprawls well. Le Franc wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thai gets slowly back to his feet.
Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thai shoots in looking for a takedown but Le Franc manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Thai backs off Le Franc throws a huge counter combo but Thai manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Le Franc doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Thai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Le Franc but Le Franc pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Le Franc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Wille Thai has been cut.
Le Franc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thai.
Thai with a poor takedown
and Le Franc counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Thai misses with a takedown
and Le Franc counters with a left to the body.
Thai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Le Franc defends well and Thai ends up having to push Le Franc into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Le Franc throws a punch but it's blocked by Thai.
Thai fails to pull guard. #TD#
Thai turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Thai swings around for an armbar but Le Franc sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thai's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Thai looking for a guillotine here but Le Franc defends easily. #SUB#
Le Franc got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Le Franc has managed to get both his arms back between Thai's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Le Franc looking to pass the guard.
Thai wants to sweep here but Le Franc controlling him for the moment.
Le Franc sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thai keeping full guard, as Le Franc tries to pass. #SUB#
Thai is looking for a triangle but Le Franc pushes his legs off easily.
Le Franc must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Thai isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Le Franc stacks Thai on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Le Franc!
Thai is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Le Franc wants to stand but Thai is controlling his arm.
Thai tries to bench press Le Franc off him but Le Franc keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Franc in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Le Franc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Le Franc keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thai fails with the takedown.
A nice side step and Le Franc releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Thai darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Thai seems to be working for a kimura but Le Franc defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Thai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Thai wants to pass the guard but Le Franc is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Thai is trying to work for a kimura but Le Franc is defending well. #SUB#
Thai is working for a kimura but Le Franc is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Thai is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Le Franc to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Franc keeping full guard, as Thai tries to pass. #T3#
Thai trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Le Franc manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Le Franc pushing down on Thai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thai wants to improve his position but Le Franc is controlling well.
Wille Thai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Thai looking for submissions off his back.
Thai wants to improve his position but Le Franc is controlling well.
Le Franc sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Thai works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Thai looking for subs off his back but Le Franc has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Thai actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Thai has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Le Franc escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Le Franc!
Thai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Thai looking for submissions off his back.
Le Franc perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wille Thai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
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.#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Thai or perhaps it was just good defense by Le Franc, which made it look bad.
Le Franc scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Le Franc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Thai tries for a takedown but Le Franc circles away easily#KD2#
and Le Franc counters with a head kick that drops Thai to the mat! Thai scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai is looking to clinch.
Thai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Le Franc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Le Franc swivels and escapes.
Le Franc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thai with a body shot.
Wille Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Thai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Le Franc makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Le Franc was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Le Franc tries to sprawl but Thai drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Thai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Le Franc knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Thai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Le Franc has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Thai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Le Franc keeping hold of Thai's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Thai is trying to work for a kimura but Le Franc is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Thai seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Le Franc is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Thai seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Franc trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Le Franc really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
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.#R4#
Thai fails with the takedown
and Le Franc counters with a stiff right hand.
Le Franc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Le Franc sprawls well. Le Franc wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thai gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai shoots in for a double leg but Le Franc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Le Franc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Le Franc pinned against the cage. Le Franc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Le Franc shapes to counter with a head kick.
Thai fails with the takedown
and Le Franc counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thai shoots in and drives through. Le Franc sprawls well.
Thai shoots for a takedown but Le Franc saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Le Franc throws a fast counter high kick but Thai manages to duck under it in time.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt - Le Franc sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guy Le Franc seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Le Franc slaps away a takedown attempt from Thai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Le Franc was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thai shoots for a double leg takedown but Le Franc sprawls well. He's pushed Thai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Guy Le Franc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thai.
Le Franc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thai with a body shot.#T4#
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.#CL2#
Le Franc drives through and clinches with Thai against the cage.
Le Franc can't find room to land a body shot as Thai controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Le Franc.
Le Franc misses with a punch on the inside.
Thai can't get the takedown. #TD#
Thai gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Thai is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Le Franc is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Le Franc has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Franc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Le Franc dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
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!#R5#
Thai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Le Franc but Le Franc pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Le Franc throws out a counter right but Thai avoids it with no problem.
Le Franc lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Le Franc counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Thai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Le Franc sprawls well. Le Franc wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thai gets slowly back to his feet.
Le Franc is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Le Franc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt
and Le Franc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Le Franc swivels and escapes.
Thai dives in for a single leg takedown but Le Franc sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Le Franc throws out a counter right but Thai avoids it with no problem.
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thai is trying to pull guard but Le Franc has him pressed against the cage.
Le Franc lands a shoulder strike.
Thai wants a takedown but no success here.
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.
Le Franc tries a body shot but Thai blocks it. #BC2#
Le Franc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Le Franc stuffs the takedown attempt from Thai. Thai gets slowly back to his feet.
Guy Le Franc is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Le Franc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Le Franc tries to avoid it but Thai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Le Franc to the ground. Le Franc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice side step and Le Franc releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Le Franc throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Le Franc clinches. #T4#
Thai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Le Franc gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thai is looking for a takedown.
Le Franc swings wildly with an uppercut but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thai is working for takedown but Le Franc is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Le Franc pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thai misses with a takedown
and Le Franc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Le Franc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Le Franc 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 45:49
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 45:49
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Le Franc!

Guy Le Franc is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Guy Le Franc thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Crazyhorse     
Date:   Jul 20, 2024
#R1##CL#
Le Franc closes the distance and clinches.
Le Franc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Franc lands a right hand.
We've been informed that Gustafsson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Le Franc is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gustafsson has Le Franc pressed against the cage.
Gustafsson takes a shot to the head.
Le Franc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Gustafsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Le Franc looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Le Franc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Franc misses with a body punch.
Gustafsson stalling in the clinch but Le Franc improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc tries to work over Gustafsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Le Franc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Le Franc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gustafsson.
Le Franc misses with the head strike. #T1#
Le Franc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Le Franc scores with a nice short uppercut.
Le Franc tries to circle away but Gustafsson has him pinned against the cage.
Gustafsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Gustafsson lands an uppercut.
Gustafsson lands with a left to the head.
Le Franc pushes Gustafsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Le Franc misses with a body punch.
Gustafsson stalling in the clinch.
Le Franc has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Le Franc misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Le Franc - that landed with a thud.
Le Franc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gustafsson prevents a body shot from Le Franc.
A short left from Le Franc.
Le Franc scores with a shot to the side of Gustafsson's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Le Franc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustafsson's elbow.
Le Franc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gustafsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Franc.
Le Franc misses with a body punch.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
Le Franc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Franc.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gustafsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gustafsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
Gustafsson effectively controlling the action here.
Le Franc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gustafsson pushes Le Franc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Le Franc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Franc lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Le Franc. #T3#
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Franc.
Le Franc takes a shot to the head.
Le Franc tries to work over Gustafsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gustafsson misses with some punches.
Le Franc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Le Franc manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gustafsson misses with a body punch.
Le Franc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Le Franc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustafsson's elbow.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
Le Franc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gustafsson lands a body punch.
Le Franc misses with a body punch. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Le Franc as Gustafsson tries to tie him up.
Le Franc tries to work over Gustafsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Le Franc lands a left hand.
Le Franc has a couple of punches blocked by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson tries a body shot but Le Franc blocks it.
Gustafsson leaning against his opponent.
Le Franc throws a punch but it's blocked by Gustafsson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Gustafsson to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gustafsson.
Le Franc tries to throw a body punch but Gustafsson avoids it by throwing Le Franc back against the cage.
Le Franc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gustafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Le Franc jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gustafsson walks away with a smile on his face. Le Franc gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Le Franc walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gustafsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Le Franc dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gustafsson connects with a body shot.
Gustafsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oscar Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Franc. Gustafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Gustafsson as he checks the leg kick.
Le Franc staying out of range there.
Gustafsson misses with a looping left.
Le Franc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gustafsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc throws a right hand that Gustafsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gustafsson also avoids with ease.
Le Franc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gustafsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Franc is just out of range.#T1#
Gustafsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Franc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gustafsson misses with a head kick.
Le Franc is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gustafsson throws a shot to the body.
Gustafsson tries a low kick but Le Franc avoids it.
Gustafsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Franc tries to land a body kick
and Gustafsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gustafsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Le Franc throws a right hand that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gustafsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Le Franc tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick
and Le Franc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gustafsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Gustafsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Franc moves away from the strike by Gustafsson.
Oscar Gustafsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gustafsson lands a jab to Le Franc's midsection.
Le Franc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gustafsson. Gustafsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Le Franc slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Le Franc staying out of range there.
Le Franc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gustafsson throws a solid leg kick but Le Franc takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gustafsson.
Le Franc throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gustafsson avoids it.
Le Franc closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gustafsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Franc is just out of range.
Le Franc moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Gustafsson - just one landing.
Gustafsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Gustafsson.
Le Franc thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
A combination from Gustafsson does no damage.
Gustafsson punishes Le Franc's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Le Franc clinches up against the cage.
Le Franc misses with a body punch.
Gustafsson blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
Gustafsson slows down the pace here.
Gustafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Le Franc blocks a body shot from Gustafsson.
Le Franc tries to throw a body punch but Gustafsson avoids it by throwing Le Franc back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Le Franc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Gustafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gustafsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Le Franc has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Le Franc delivers a nice body kick.
Le Franc defending well as Gustafsson loads up on a big left hand.
Gustafsson throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Gustafsson misses.
Le Franc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc checks a leg kick.
Gustafsson avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Gustafsson looks to land a left hand but Le Franc moved out of range nicely.
Gustafsson scores with a leg kick.
Gustafsson throws a series of punches but Le Franc moves out of range.
Le Franc throws a body punch but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Le Franc lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Gustafsson finds it's way through Le Franc's defenses.
Gustafsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Le Franc swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gustafsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Le Franc's corner calls for a 1-2. Le Franc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Gustafsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Franc.#CL#
Le Franc moves into the clinch.
Gustafsson tries to work over Le Franc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gustafsson blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
Le Franc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Le Franc blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson blocks an uppercut.
Le Franc is trying to break the clinch but Gustafsson is controlling him.
Le Franc blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gustafsson blocks an uppercut.
Le Franc trying to control the position but instead, Gustafsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Le Franc into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Franc. #T3#
Gustafsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Gustafsson.
A short right from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson has a couple of punches blocked by Le Franc.
Gustafsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gustafsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gustafsson prevents a body shot from Le Franc.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
Gustafsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Franc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Le Franc lands a nice shot to the body.
Gustafsson avoiding damage.
Le Franc lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Le Franc has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gustafsson prevents a body shot from Le Franc.
Gustafsson trying to control the position but instead, Le Franc has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gustafsson into the cage.
A hook to the body from Le Franc. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Franc.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gustafsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Le Franc misses with a punch on the inside.
Le Franc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gustafsson backwards.
Le Franc blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Le Franc.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Le Franc.
Gustafsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson taking a breather.
Le Franc tries to work over Gustafsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Le Franc can't find room to land a body shot as Gustafsson controls the action.
Le Franc can't find room to land a body shot as Gustafsson controls the action.
Le Franc working aggressively here.
Le Franc digs a right hand into Gustafsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gustafsson's gas tank.
Le Franc cracks Gustafsson with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Guy Le Franc.
I think Le Franc has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Le Franc!

Our winner, Guy Le Franc, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SMASH: Rodrigues v Hohenthal 2     
Date:   Jun 16, 2024
#R1#
Serra's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Serra duly obliges.
Serra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Le Franc.
It seemed like Serra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jack Serra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Serra.
Le Franc has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Serra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Le Franc throws a quick inside leg kick.
Serra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Le Franc counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Serra scores with a crisp jab that stopped Le Franc in his tracks.
Serra throws a shot from downtown. Le Franc moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Le Franc does no damage.
Serra blocks a low kick nicely.
Le Franc throws an off balance right hand
enabling Serra to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been informed that Serra has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Le Franc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Franc throws a shot from downtown. Serra moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Serra, as that shot connected.
Serra misses the jab.
Serra scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Serra avoids a kick to the body.
Le Franc looks to throw a body kick
and Serra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Le Franc fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Serra is out of range.
Le Franc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serra.
Le Franc slips under a jab from Serra.
Good leg kick by Le Franc.
Serra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Le Franc.
A slow jab from Serra misses its intended target.
Le Franc slips a straight right by Serra.
Le Franc on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Le Franc.
Le Franc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serra.
Serra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Franc. Serra does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Le Franc defending well as Serra loads up on a big left hand.
Le Franc cracks Serra with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.
Le Franc defending well as Serra loads up on a big left hand.
Le Franc blocks a jab.
Serra swings widly with a right hand
and Serra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Franc staying out of range there.
Le Franc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serra.
Serra misses with a hook
and Le Franc counters with a head kick.
Serra moves out of range as Le Franc throws a body kick.
Le Franc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Serra throws a jab when Le Franc was well out of range.
It looked like Le Franc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Serra.
Le Franc fires out a quick counter leg kick but Serra just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Serra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serra misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Serra.
A low kick from Le Franc is predictable there #CL2#
and Serra counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Le Franc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Serra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Serra steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Le Franc.
Serra misses the jab.
Le Franc swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Serra throws out a powerful jab.
Serra throws a hook but Le Franc blocks it.
Serra connects with a right hand. Le Franc shakes it off.
Serra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Franc.
Le Franc takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Le Franc takes one to the side of the head.
Serra throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Le Franc counters with a nice right hand that sends Serra toppling to the canvas! Serra scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Le Franc finish him?!#ROC#Serra is rocked!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Franc misses with a hook. Serra ducked under it nicely.
Serra is still on wobbly legs! Can Le Franc finish him?
Serra loads up on a big right hand but Le Franc slips the punch.
Serra seems to have recovered his senses.
Le Franc buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Le Franc throws a body kick that misses
enabling Serra to counter with a crisp jab.
Le Franc blocks a jab.
Le Franc moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Franc misses the target.
Le Franc throws out a leg kick but Serra moves out of range and Le Franc only half commits.
Serra moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD#
Le Franc cracks Serra with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Serra looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Le Franc finish him?
Le Franc circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serra misses with a straight left.
Le Franc staying out of range there.
Serra looks to land a right hand but Le Franc moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Guy Le Franc will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Serra's cut.
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.#R2#
Le Franc looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A lazy left from Le Franc finds it's target.
Le Franc throws the kick towards the body but Serra avoids it.
Le Franc steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Serra is out on his feet! Le Franc sets himself and nearly takes Serra's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Guy Le Franc!
Guy Le Franc thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: C307: Queiroz vs Martin     
Date:   May 19, 2024
#R1#
Gunnarsson misses with a body kick.
Le Franc lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Le Franc tries to clinch there but Gunnarsson circles away.
Gunnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Franc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Le Franc scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but Le Franc avoids it.
Le Franc replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gunnarsson blocks it well.
Le Franc lands with a good body shot.
Le Franc takes a swing at Gunnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Franc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc looks to land a right hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range.
It looked like Gunnarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Le Franc throws a lazy uppercut
and Gunnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Franc connects with a body shot that sends Gunnarsson's belly button to the back.
Le Franc connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Gunnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Le Franc swings widly with a right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Le Franc.
Gunnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le Franc throws out the jab.
Gunnarsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Le Franc. Le Franc obviously looking to wear him down.
Le Franc swinging wildly here.
It looked like Gunnarsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Le Franc.
Le Franc looks to land a left hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Le Franc.
Le Franc on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Le Franc throws a body punch but Gunnarsson moves out of range. #T2#
Le Franc is looking to land body kicks.
Le Franc misses with a jab to the body
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It appears Gunnarsson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Le Franc slips a straight right by Gunnarsson.
Le Franc tries to land a front kick but Gunnarsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gunnarsson throws a big counter combination but Le Franc scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Le Franc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.
Gunnarsson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Le Franc throws a series of punches but Gunnarsson avoids them all with ease.
Le Franc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Le Franc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Le Franc.
A little feinted left hand from Gunnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Le Franc lands a nice looking body shot.
Le Franc fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gunnarsson checks it well.
Le Franc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Le Franc has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gunnarsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Le Franc's head.
Le Franc misses the shot to the body.
Le Franc fails to land with a series of punches.
Le Franc throws a chopping leg kick but Gunnarsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gunnarsson throws out a loose jab but Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Le Franc coming out on top.
Le Franc tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson thumps Le Franc with a low kick.
Le Franc pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Le Franc gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gunnarsson takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Le Franc takes the fight into the clinch.
Le Franc throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunnarsson. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunnarsson.
Le Franc lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson tries to break the clinch but Le Franc is controlling the position.
Le Franc lands with a left to the head.
Le Franc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le Franc misses with the head strike.
Gunnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Le Franc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Gunnarsson. #BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Le Franc has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Le Franc creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gunnarsson lands a body shot.
Gunnarsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Le Franc has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Gunnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gunnarsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Le Franc dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Le Franc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunnarsson.
Le Franc swings widly with a right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Le Franc fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Le Franc closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Gunnarsson breaks from the clinch.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Franc is just out of range.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Franc moves away.
Le Franc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Le Franc throws an off balance right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Le Franc closes the distance and clinches.
Gunnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Le Franc is controlling him.
Gunnarsson tries to break the clinch but Le Franc is controlling the position.
Le Franc swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunnarsson wants to break free but Le Franc has control. #T1##BC#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Le Franc blocks a head kick by Gunnarsson.
A jab from Le Franc finds it's way through Gunnarsson's defenses. #CL2#
Le Franc moves into the clinch.
Le Franc has Gunnarsson pressed against the cage, preventing Gunnarsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gunnarsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Le Franc has him pressed against the cage.
Le Franc has a couple of punches blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gunnarsson blocking some punches.
Gunnarsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Le Franc.
Le Franc tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Le Franc cracks Gunnarsson with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Franc. #BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
Le Franc scores with a hook.#T2#
Gunnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Franc.
A little feinted left hand from Gunnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Le Franc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Le Franc ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gunnarsson checks the leg kick.
Gunnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Le Franc counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Le Franc misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Gunnarsson finds it's way through Le Franc's defenses.
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Franc takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Le Franc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand.
Gunnarsson connects with a crisp jab.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson blocks a low kick nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Le Franc.
Le Franc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Le Franc throws a right hand that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Le Franc throws a lazy body kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Le Franc misses with an uppercut
and Gunnarsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Le Franc is breathing heavily.
Le Franc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Le Franc's belly button to the back.#T4##KD#
Gunnarsson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Le Franc sprawling to the canvas! Le Franc rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gunnarsson finish him?! #ROC#Le Franc is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Gunnarsson moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Le Franc! Gunnarsson continues to tee off on Le Franc, landing with a left and a right! Gunnarsson connects with a right hand that leaves Le Franc sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Gunnarsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
A very excited looking Gunnar Gunnarsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: C301: Queiroz vs Gora     
Date:   May 05, 2024
#R1#
Le Franc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux Jr. appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Le Franc has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Le Franc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux Jr..
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Franc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Le Franc thinking.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a shot to the body.
Le Franc throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Guy Le Franc has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc misses with a shot to the body
enabling Thibodeaux Jr. to counter with a crisp jab.
Le Franc misses with a hook #KD2#
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp right hand that drops Le Franc! Thibodeaux Jr. lets Le Franc back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Le Franc is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Le Franc throws a jab when Thibodeaux Jr. was well out of range.
Le Franc misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice right hand that sends Le Franc toppling to the canvas! Le Franc scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thibodeaux Jr. finish him?!
Oh Le Franc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Le Franc seems to have got his legs back now.
Le Franc throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a left to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. checks the leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a low kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.
A head kick from Le Franc lands but Thibodeaux Jr. takes it in his stride. #T2#
Le Franc throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Franc throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Le Franc misses with a shot to the body
and Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Le Franc is predictable there
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Le Franc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a right hand from hell and Le Franc is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
After the fight, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: C295: Queiroz vs Nakagawa II     
Date:   Apr 14, 2024
#R1#
Donk. Le Franc catches Gora right on the button with a cross.
Gora avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Gora pushes Le Franc up against the cage in a clinch.
Gora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Le Franc is leaning against Gora and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Le Franc has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Le Franc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gora tries a body shot but Le Franc blocks it.
Le Franc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gora's elbow.
Gora misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gora tries to throw a body punch but Le Franc avoids it by throwing Gora back against the cage.
Gora is leaning against Le Franc and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gora lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Franc.
Le Franc is trying to break free.
Gora misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Gora lands a body punch.
Le Franc blocks an uppercut.
Gora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Le Franc blocks a body shot from Gora.
Le Franc blocks a body shot from Gora.
Le Franc tries to break free but Gora pushes him back against the cage.
Gora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Le Franc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gora's elbow.
Gora lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Le Franc wants to break free but Gora has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gora.
Gora doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Gora escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Gora.
Le Franc throws a right hand that misses
and Gora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Franc lands a nice shot that snaps Gora's head back. #T2#
Le Franc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le Franc.#CL#
Gora drives through and clinches with Le Franc against the cage. #BC2#
Le Franc manages to break the clinch.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Franc misses with a hook. Gora ducked under it nicely.
Le Franc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Le Franc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gora buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Le Franc misses with a head kick.
Le Franc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gora has time to react.
Le Franc throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab.
Gora connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Le Franc throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Gora counters with a crisp right hand that drops Le Franc! Gora lets Le Franc back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Le Franc is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Gora. That's going to slow Le Franc down.
Gora tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Le Franc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gora has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Le Franc finds it's way round the side to connect with Gora's head.
Le Franc thuds a left hand into Gora's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Franc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gora has time to react.
Le Franc throws a poor cross that misses
and Gora counters with a nice uppercut.
Gora fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Le Franc takes the fight into the clinch.
Le Franc blocking some punches. #T4#
Gora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Le Franc tries to throw a body punch but Gora avoids it by throwing Le Franc back against the cage.
Gora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gora misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Le Franc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Franc is trying to break free.
Gora misses with a body punch.
Gora throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Franc.
Gora tries to throw a body punch but Le Franc avoids it by throwing Gora back against the cage.
Gora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gora can't find room to land a body shot as Le Franc controls the action.
Gora struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Franc controls his hands.
Gora is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short body shot lands from Gora as the two fighters clinch.
Gora working aggressively here.
Gora works on Le Franc's body with a couple of short punches.
Gora misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Gora manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borowa Gora dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Gora drives through and clinches with Le Franc against the cage.
Gora lands a hook that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
Borowa Gora has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Le Franc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Le Franc throws a poor cross that misses
and Gora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gora tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Le Franc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Le Franc takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Le Franc scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gora finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Le Franc throws a poor cross that misses
and Gora counters with a nice uppercut.
Gora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Le Franc throws a poor cross that misses
and Gora counters with a nice body shot.
Le Franc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab.
Gora lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Le Franc throws a poor cross that misses
and Gora counters with a straight right hand.
Le Franc is still on wobbly legs! Can Gora finish him?
Le Franc checks a low kick from Gora.
Le Franc seems to have recovered his senses.
Le Franc misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Gora drives through and clinches with Le Franc against the cage.
Gora lands a left hand that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
Le Franc lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gora backwards. #BC#
Gora escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Le Franc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Le Franc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Gora moves into the clinch.#T2#
Gora is working Le Franc over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gora.
Gora tries to throw a body punch but Le Franc avoids it by throwing Gora back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gora.
Gora scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gora has a couple of punches blocked by Le Franc.
Gora lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Franc can do to turn this around?
Gora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Gora breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Le Franc with a hook.
Gora throws a jab but it's blocked by Le Franc.
Le Franc swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Gora counters with a crisp one two that drops Le Franc! Gora thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Le Franc to his feet! Le Franc is in big trouble!
Nice cross by Le Franc.
Le Franc might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Le Franc swings widly with a right hand
and Gora counters with a big right hand! Oh Le Franc is in trouble here! Gora follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borowa Gora!
A very excited looking Borowa Gora 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.

 

Event: C290: Gunnar vs Nakagawa III     
Date:   Mar 24, 2024
#R1#
Skurwysynowski lands with an overhand left.
Le Franc thuds his right hand into Skurwysynowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Le Franc misses with an uppercut.
Skurwysynowski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Decent striking displayed by Skurwysynowski there.#CUT#It looks like Guy Le Franc has been cut.
Le Franc throws out a loose jab but Skurwysynowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Skurwysynowski counters with a quick kick to the body but Le Franc blocks it.
Skurwysynowski takes one to the chin there.
Le Franc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le Franc looks to land a left hand but Skurwysynowski moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Skurwysynowski misses the target.
Skurwysynowski throws a head kick but Le Franc moves out of range.
Le Franc works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Franc looks to score with a jab to the body but Skurwysynowski is just out of range.
Le Franc tries to move into range but Skurwysynowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Franc moves into range and connects with a jab.
Le Franc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le Franc throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Skurwysynowski counter with a right hand.
Skurwysynowski misses the jab.
Skurwysynowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Le Franc scores with a nice head shot.
Le Franc scores with a jab to the body.
Le Franc cracks Skurwysynowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheers as Skurwysynowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Le Franc doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Le Franc.#T2#
Le Franc lands with an overhand left.
Le Franc has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Le Franc lands with a hook. Skurwysynowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Le Franc clinches with his opponent.
Skurwysynowski avoiding damage.
Skurwysynowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Le Franc tries to break the clinch but Skurwysynowski is controlling the position. #BC2#
Le Franc manages to break the clinch.
Le Franc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skurwysynowski counters with a straight right hand.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Franc misses with a right hand #KD#
and Skurwysynowski counters with a crisp right hand that drops Le Franc! Skurwysynowski lets Le Franc back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Le Franc is rocked!#CL2#
Le Franc closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Skurwysynowski slowing the pace effectively.
I was talking to Skurwysynowski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Le Franc wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Le Franc.
Le Franc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skurwysynowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skurwysynowski is trying to stall.
Skurwysynowski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Skurwysynowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Le Franc lands a shoulder strike.
Skurwysynowski tries to work over Le Franc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Le Franc can't break the clinch.
Le Franc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skurwysynowski lands with a light punch inside.
Skurwysynowski lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Le Franc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Le Franc's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skurwysynowski is looking to control Le Franc's arms but Le Franc gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skurwysynowski has his back to the cage.
Skurwysynowski tries a body shot but Le Franc blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Skurwysynowski fails to land.
Le Franc can't break the clinch.
A short right from Le Franc on the inside.
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!
Le Franc avoiding damage as Skurwysynowski throws knees to the body.
Le Franc scores with a shoulder strike.
Le Franc blocking some punches.
A short right from Le Franc on the inside.
Skurwysynowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Le Franc avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Le Franc breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Franc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Skurwysynowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Le Franc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Skurwysynowski misses the target.
Skurwysynowski lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Guy Le Franc will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guy Le Franc's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Le Franc is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Skurwysynowski misses its intended target.
Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skurwysynowski throws an off balance right hand
and Skurwysynowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Le Franc moves out of range as Skurwysynowski strikes.
Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skurwysynowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Franc.
Skurwysynowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Le Franc takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Le Franc might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski tries to land a body kick
and Le Franc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Franc has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skurwysynowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Le Franc's head.
Le Franc slips a jab from Skurwysynowski.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Le Franc. That snapped Skurwysynowski's head back.
Le Franc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skurwysynowski.
Le Franc misses with a lunging right hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.
Le Franc looks to land a combination but Skurwysynowski avoids it well.
Skurwysynowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Skurwysynowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le Franc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Le Franc throws a lazy uppercut
and Skurwysynowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Franc cracks Skurwysynowski with a good jab.
Nice straight punches there by Le Franc. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Le Franc.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Le Franc instigates a clinch.
Skurwysynowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Le Franc manages to break the clinch.
Skurwysynowski misses with a kick to the body
and Le Franc counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skurwysynowski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Le Franc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Vladimir Skurwysynowski has been cut.
Skurwysynowski ducks under a wild hook from Le Franc.
Skurwysynowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Le Franc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Le Franc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skurwysynowski counters with a straight right hand.
Le Franc throws the left hand but Skurwysynowski avoids the punch easily.
Skurwysynowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Le Franc slips a straight right by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski misses with a head kick.
Skurwysynowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Le Franc lands with a straight right. Skurwysynowski didn't see that one coming.
Skurwysynowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Le Franc.
Le Franc lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Skurwysynowski is rocked!
Le Franc tries to clinch but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Skurwysynowski throwing a counter right hand but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
Oh Skurwysynowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook
and Le Franc counters with a big right hand! Oh Skurwysynowski is in trouble here! Le Franc follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Le Franc!

 

Event: C284: Marley vs Anderson     
Date:   Mar 03, 2024
#R1#
Menday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Le Franc.
A little jabbing left from Menday on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Menday shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Le Franc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menday darts in looking for a takedown but Le Franc gets double underhooks and turns Menday into the cage.
Menday shoots in but no luck this time.
Guy Le Franc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adams Menday.
Le Franc moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Le Franc sizes up Menday with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Le Franc scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Menday defending well as Le Franc loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Menday is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Le Franc's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Franc pushes Menday off looking to stand but Menday dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menday lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Menday slips a nice elbow through Le Franc's hands, connecting with Le Franc's forehead.#T1#
Menday working the head and body with strikes.
Le Franc has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Le Franc is looking to escape.
Menday wants to free his trapped foot but Le Franc is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Franc tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Menday manages to move to mount!
BOOM! Menday connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Menday fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Menday working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Menday is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Le Franc can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Le Franc really wants to buck Menday off and get back to his feet.
Menday lands a heavy elbow.
Le Franc's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Menday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Menday unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menday unloading with bombs!
Le Franc tries to buck Menday off but he can't manage it.
Menday landing strikes from the mount and Le Franc is in trouble!
Menday is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Le Franc goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Menday!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adams Menday!
Our winner, Adams Menday, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: WVT 216: Le Franc v Steve     
Date:   Jan 27, 2024
#R1#
Le Franc looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Le Franc moves away and avoids it.
Le Franc scores with a jab.
Le Franc misses with a straight right.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Le Franc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Le Franc's corner calls for a 1-2. Le Franc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Le Franc misses with a hook.
Le Franc avoids the body shot from Steve.
Le Franc swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Steve lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Le Franc circles away quickly and effectively.
Steve stuns Le Franc with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Franc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Franc.
A little feinted left hand from Le Franc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Le Franc connects with a single shot there.
Steve thuds a left hand into Le Franc's body.
Le Franc takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Le Franc moved out of range nicely.
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Le Franc pushes him off.
Le Franc misses the jab.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Nice straight punches there by Le Franc. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Le Franc.#CL#
Le Franc moves into the clinch.
Steve has Le Franc pressed against the cage, preventing Le Franc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Franc controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Le Franc. #T2#
Le Franc prevents a body shot from Steve. #BC#
Le Franc breaks the clinch.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Franc.
Steve needs to keep his hands up - Le Franc had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Steve.
Le Franc walks into a stiff left hand from Steve.
Steve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steve throws a hook but Le Franc blocks it.
Le Franc lands with a hook. Steve tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steve swings for the body but Le Franc moves out of range.
Steve on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from Le Franc does no damage.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Franc. #T3#
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Le Franc ducks down to avoid it.
Steve throws a series of punches but Le Franc avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Le Franc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Le Franc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Franc.
Steve lands a jab to Le Franc's midsection.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Steve misses.
Le Franc blocks a jab.#T4#
Steve misses with a body shot
and Le Franc counters with a straight right hand.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Le Franc's head but Le Franc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Le Franc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Le Franc is looking to counter punch.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve lunges at Le Franc with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Le Franc's hand.
Steve scores with a nice right hand.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Le Franc's shoulder, as Le Franc tries to avoid the shot.
Steve misses with an uppercut. Le Franc saw that one coming.
Steve keeps the fight on the outside.
Steve tests Le Franc's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stoner Steve dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Le Franc slips the punch.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Le Franc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Le Franc, as that shot connected.
Le Franc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steve is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Le Franc like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Le Franc from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stoner Steve!
Stoner Steve is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Stoner Steve, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: WVT 207: Haggar v Le Franc     
Date:   Jan 06, 2024
#R1#
Le Franc wants to clinch.
Haggar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haggar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.
Haggar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Franc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been informed that Haggar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mike Haggar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Franc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Le Franc with a nice cross.
Le Franc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haggar. #TD2#
Haggar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Le Franc to the ground. Haggar is now in Le Franc's guard.
Haggar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Le Franc wants to stand up but Haggar is controlling him.
Haggar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haggar throwing strikes from guard but Le Franc blocks nicely.
Le Franc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Le Franc has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Le Franc wants to stand and escape but Haggar is having none of it.
Le Franc wants to get back to his feet but Haggar passes into half guard.
Le Franc tries to kick Haggar off but Haggar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Haggar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Haggar is controlling the pace.
Le Franc is trying to stand up here but Haggar is controlling him well.
Le Franc might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haggar with the ground and pound but Le Franc uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Le Franc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haggar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Le Franc wants to get back to his feet but Haggar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Le Franc has momentary wrist control but Haggar slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Haggar wants to control from the top but Le Franc keeps moving.
Haggar stands up over Le Franc, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haggar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haggar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haggar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haggar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Le Franc wants to stand and escape but Haggar is having none of it.
Haggar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haggar advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Haggar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Haggar there. #T3#
Haggar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Franc avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haggar.
Haggar wants to control but Le Franc is keeping him busy.
Haggar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Le Franc looks like he's trying to stand up.
Haggar wants to take a breather but Le Franc is having none of it.
Haggar working the head and body with strikes.
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. Haggar connects with a nice short shot to Le Franc's temple.
Le Franc wants to get back to his feet.
Haggar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Haggar is keen to just control but Le Franc is a slippery customer.
Le Franc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haggar lands a nice short elbow.
Haggar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Haggar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haggar thows a huge punch but Le Franc dodges it nicely.
Le Franc is looking to escape.
Le Franc has hold of Haggar's hands but Haggar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Le Franc has hold of Haggar's hands but Haggar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Le Franc on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Haggar is working for a kimura but Le Franc is defending it quite comfortably.
Haggar works his way into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haggar cracks Le Franc with a big right hand but Le Franc just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Le Franc is working to avoid the ground and pound but Haggar connects with a decent elbow.
Le Franc is not content to let Haggar control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Haggar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Le Franc catches Haggar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Le Franc shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Le Franc is looking to clinch but Haggar is avoiding it.
Le Franc sizes up Haggar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Haggar misses.
Haggar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Haggar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Le Franc's hands.
Haggar cracks a nice hook into Le Franc's ribs.
Le Franc misses with a hook.
Le Franc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Haggar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haggar throws a hook but Le Franc avoids it easily.
Le Franc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haggar scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Le Franc misses its intended target. #T1##TD2#
Haggar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Le Franc's guard.
Mike Haggar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Le Franc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haggar is controlling him.
Haggar trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Franc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haggar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haggar throwing strikes but missing.
Le Franc is looking to stand up but Haggar isn't so interested in that idea.
Haggar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haggar postures up and lands a big shot to Le Franc's brow. #T2#
Haggar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Le Franc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haggar.
Haggar is looking to work some ground and pound but Le Franc has wrist control.
Haggar is working Le Franc over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haggar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Le Franc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haggar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haggar prevents Le Franc from getting back to his feet.
Haggar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Haggar throwing strikes from guard but Le Franc blocks nicely.
Haggar looking to pass the guard.
Haggar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Haggar wants to control from the top but Le Franc keeps moving. #T3#
Haggar won't allow Le Franc to get back to his feet.
Haggar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Haggar landing some decent shots from guard.
Le Franc wants to stand up but Haggar is controlling him.
Haggar lands a couple of elbows.
Haggar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haggar wants to control from the top but Le Franc keeps moving.
Le Franc wants to stand but Haggar is controlling the position.
Haggar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Le Franc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haggar is controlling him. #T4#
Haggar lands a couple of elbows.
Le Franc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haggar is controlling him.
Haggar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Le Franc has momentary wrist control but Haggar slips an elbow through the middle.
Le Franc wants to stand up but Haggar is controlling him.
Haggar cracks Le Franc with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haggar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haggar trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Franc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haggar working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Haggar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Le Franc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Le Franc's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haggar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Le Franc scrambles back to his feet.
Le Franc looks to land a left hand but Haggar moved out of range nicely.
Haggar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haggar with a poor takedown
and Le Franc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mike Haggar seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Haggar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Le Franc is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haggar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Le Franc is looking to escape.
Haggar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Haggar passes the guard and advances to mount!
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!
A big strike lands for Haggar! That's really hurt Le Franc and he's turned his back - Haggar keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Haggar jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Haggar! Mike Haggar retains his super heavyweight title!

 

Event: WVT 200: Le Franc v Johnson     
Date:   Dec 22, 2023
#R1#
Le Franc ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Le Franc throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Le Franc.
Le Franc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Franc misses the target.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Le Franc throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Le Franc scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Le Franc gets a clinch.
Johnson tries to work over Le Franc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Le Franc won't allow it. #T1#
Le Franc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Le Franc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Le Franc has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Le Franc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Le Franc lands.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Le Franc looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Le Franc sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Franc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Le Franc connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Le Franc just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Franc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Le Franc pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. Le Franc follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Le Franc lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Johnson is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Kareem Johnson's cut even more.
Le Franc knocks out Johnson with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Le Franc before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Le Franc picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy Le Franc!
Guy Le Franc retains his light heavyweight title!

 

Event: WVT 191: Le Franc v Thib Jr 2     
Date:   Dec 01, 2023
#R1#
Good exchange - Le Franc coming out on top.
Le Franc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Franc throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Le Franc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves away.
Despite the aggression on Thibodeaux Jr.'s face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Le Franc misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a straight right hand.
Le Franc slips under a jab from Thibodeaux Jr..
Le Franc has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Le Franc throws a good cross that connects.
Le Franc throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Le Franc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux Jr.'s hands.
Le Franc tries to clinch up
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Guy Le Franc has been cut.#T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Le Franc misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux Jr. swings for the body but Le Franc moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux Jr.. Le Franc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le Franc throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. manages to avoid it.
Le Franc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux Jr. lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Le Franc misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux Jr. cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux Jr. releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Le Franc throws a jab when Thibodeaux Jr. was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Le Franc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Thibodeaux Jr. steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Le Franc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Le Franc lands a really nice looking cross but Thibodeaux Jr. seems unphased.
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!
Le Franc cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with a right hand to the side of the head.
Le Franc lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Le Franc stalks Thibodeaux Jr. and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thibodeaux Jr.'s face. Thibodeaux Jr. staggers backwards, shaken.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux Jr. swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thibodeaux Jr. has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Le Franc throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a stiff right hand.
Le Franc lands with a hook. Thibodeaux Jr. tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Le Franc misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux Jr.'s hands are dropping dangerously low here and Le Franc connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thibodeaux Jr. scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Thibodeaux Jr. is rocked!
Le Franc cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Thibodeaux Jr. tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Le Franc pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Thibodeaux Jr. is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Le Franc!
Guy Le Franc retains his light heavyweight title!

 

Event: WVT 182: Le Franc v Creed     
Date:   Nov 10, 2023
#R1#
Creed lands the left hand.
Creed keeps the fight on the outside.
Creed circles away from the clinch attempt
and Creed counters with a good low kick that Le Franc was not able to check.
Creed misses with an uppercut.
Creed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Le Franc connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Creed scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Le Franc moves into the clinch.
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Creed fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Le Franc.
Le Franc has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Creed misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Le Franc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Creed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Le Franc stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Le Franc throws a lazy right hand but Creed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Creed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Le Franc misses with a hook
enabling Creed to counter with a crisp jab.
Le Franc closes the distance looking to clinch
and Creed counters with a body kick.
Creed staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Creed misses.
Le Franc is looking to clinch but Creed is avoiding it.
Creed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Creed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Franc misses with a looping left.#T2#
Le Franc lunges at Creed with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Creed's hand. #CL#
Le Franc drives through and clinches with Creed against the cage.
Le Franc blocking some punches.
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Creed tries a body shot but Le Franc blocks it.
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Creed misses with a body punch. #BC#
Le Franc breaks the clinch.
Le Franc misses with a straight right.
Le Franc throws a shot from downtown. Creed moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Creed moves out of range as Le Franc strikes.
Creed misses with an uppercut. Le Franc saw that one coming.#T3#
Le Franc listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Vernon Creed has been cut.
Le Franc is looking to clinch.
Creed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Le Franc.
Le Franc is looking to clinch but Creed is avoiding it.
Creed is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Le Franc with a body shot.
Le Franc misses with a double jab
and Creed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Creed looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Franc is just out of range.
Le Franc scores with a decent looking hook.
A cross from Le Franc lands.
Creed thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Le Franc if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Le Franc has taken the fight to the clinch.
Creed blocks a body shot from Le Franc. #T4#
Creed has a couple of punches blocked by Le Franc.
Creed tries to throw a body punch but Le Franc avoids it by throwing Creed back against the cage.
A short right from Le Franc.
Creed misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creed swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Le Franc manages to break the clinch.
Le Franc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Creed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Le Franc fails in his attempt to clinch.
Le Franc throws a lazy uppercut
and Creed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Creed throws a leg kick but Le Franc sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Creed moves away from the strike by Le Franc.
Creed has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Creed slips under a jab.
Creed swings for the body but Le Franc moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vernon Creed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vernon Creed's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Creed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Creed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Le Franc is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Creed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.
Creed now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Creed ducks under a wild hook from Le Franc.
Le Franc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Creed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Creed looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Creed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Le Franc misses with a right hand
and Creed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Franc tries to clinch but Creed moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed wants to slow Le Franc down by chopping away at his legs.
Le Franc misses with a hook. Creed ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Le Franc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Creed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Le Franc tries to clinch up.
Creed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Le Franc under the eye.
Le Franc throws an off balance right hand
and Creed makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Le Franc misses with a left hand
and Creed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Creed. That's going to slow Le Franc down.
Le Franc wants to clinch.
Creed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Le Franc closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Creed lands a shot to the body.
Le Franc blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Creed.
Creed presses Le Franc against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Creed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
Good body shot from Creed.
Le Franc takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Franc blocks a body shot from Creed.
Creed struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Franc controls his hands. #BC#
Le Franc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Creed catches Le Franc right on the button with a cross.
Le Franc tries to clinch up.#T3#
Creed slips under a jab from Le Franc.
Le Franc has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Le Franc there as he acknowledges the shot.
Le Franc moves in looking to clinch but Creed pushes him off.
Le Franc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Creed.
Creed throws a body punch but Le Franc moves out of range. #CL#
Le Franc closes the distance and pushes Creed back into the cage.
Le Franc stalling in the clinch but Creed improves position.
Le Franc misses with a punch to the body.
Le Franc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Creed has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Le Franc seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Creed can turn it around.
Vernon Creed seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Le Franc breaks from the clinch.
Creed throws a head kick but Le Franc moves out of range.
Creed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Creed, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Creed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Creed doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Creed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Creed thinks about the counter body kick.
Creed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le Franc went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Le Franc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Le Franc tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Franc misses with a double jab
and Creed counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Creed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Franc closes the distance but Creed moves to the side
enabling Creed to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vernon Creed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vernon Creed's cut.
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.#R3#
Le Franc throws a big shot that misses.
Creed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Le Franc wants to clinch
and Creed counters with a stiff right hand.
Le Franc is looking to clinch but Creed is avoiding it.
Le Franc wants to clinch
and Creed counters with a nice leg kick.
Le Franc misses with a hook. Creed ducked under it nicely.
Le Franc misses with an uppercut
and Creed counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Creed.
Le Franc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Creed counters with a three punch combo that has Le Franc backing up. Le Franc nods at Creed to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Le Franc has managed to clinch. #T1#
Le Franc tries to break free but Creed pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Creed.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Creed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Creed lands a hook that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
Le Franc working hard to break the clinch.
Le Franc blocks an uppercut.
Creed throws a head punch that misses.
Creed keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Le Franc's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Le Franc fails to land.
Creed prevents Le Franc from breaking the clinch.
Creed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Creed struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Franc controls his hands.
Creed keeps control of Le Franc as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Creed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Creed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Le Francs head.
Creed misses with a body punch.
Le Franc blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Creed.
Creed works on Le Franc's body with a couple of short punches.
Creed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Creed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Creed fails to land.
Creed misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Le Franc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Le Franc misses with a left hand
and Creed counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Franc misses with an uppercut
letting Creed counter with a right hand.
Le Franc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Creed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Creed avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
Le Franc tries to clinch there but Creed circles away.
Creed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Creed moves out of range as Le Franc strikes.#T3#
Le Franc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Creed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Creed! But no joy.
Le Franc misses with a hook. Creed ducked under it nicely.
Le Franc tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Creed makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Le Franc closes the distance looking to clinch
and Creed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Le Franc misses with a two punch combination.
Creed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Le Franc momentarily. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Creed.
Le Franc fails in his attempt to clinch.
Creed looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Creed misses with a low kick. #CL#
Le Franc has closed the distance and engaged Creed in a clinch.
Le Franc is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Creed.
Creed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Creed goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Le Franc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Creed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Creed scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Franc bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Creed takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vernon Creed really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vernon Creed's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Le Franc is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Creed throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Le Franc counters with a two punch combo.
Creed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Le Franc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Creed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Creed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le Franc tries to clinch up.
Creed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc throws a lazy right hand but Creed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Creed let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Creed circles away from the clinch attempt
and Creed counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Creed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Creed lands a slapping body shot.
Creed misses with a body shot.
It looked like Le Franc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Le Franc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Creed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Le Franc moves in looking to clinch but Creed pushes him off.
Creed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Creed misses with a wild body shot.
Creed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Le Franc throwing a counter right hand but Creed manages to avoid it.
Le Franc drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Le Franc fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Le Franc tries to clinch but Creed is having none of it.
Creed is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Le Franc with a body shot.
Le Franc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Creed.
Le Franc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Creed has time to react.
Creed lands with a good body shot.
Creed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Creed takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Le Franc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed throws a body kick that misses.
Vernon Creed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Le Franc tries to clinch up but Creed circles away and keeps his distance.
And Creed responds with a good body kick, but Le Franc manages to step out the way in time.
Le Franc takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Le Franc's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Creed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Le Franc scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Creed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Creed swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Franc.
Creed misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Le Franc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Le Franc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Creed does no damage.
Creed swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Franc.
As Le Franc backs off Creed throws a huge counter combo but Le Franc manages to avoid it all.
Le Franc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Creed.#CL#
Le Franc rushes Creed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Le Franc prevents a body shot from Creed.
Le Franc tries to break free but Creed pushes him back against the cage.
Le Franc scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Creed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Le Franc moves out of range as Creed throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Le Franc misses the target.
Creed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD#
Le Franc lands a left and a right that send Creed crashing to the mat, dazed. Le Franc thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Franc drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Creed right on the button. Creed goes down! Le Franc follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Le Franc gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Le Franc!
Guy Le Franc retains his light heavyweight title!

 

Event: WVT 175: Thibbs Jr v Le Franc     
Date:   Oct 21, 2023
#R1##CL2#
Le Franc instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Le Franc - that landed with a thud.
Le Franc blocking some punches.
Le Franc wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Le Franc.
Thibodeaux Jr. struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Franc controls his hands. #BC2#
Le Franc manages to break the clinch.
Le Franc is looking to clinch but Thibodeaux Jr. is avoiding it.
Le Franc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux Jr. manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Le Franc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with an inside leg kick.
Le Franc has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Le Franc gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr. creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Le Franc is trying to push Thibodeaux Jr. away but Thibodeaux Jr. has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Le Franc scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head. #BC2#
Le Franc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Le Franc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Le Franc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux Jr. misses the target.
Le Franc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux Jr. manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Thibodeaux Jr. was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Le Franc.
The fighters circle momentarily. Le Franc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Le Franc throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Le Franc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thibodeaux Jr. lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Le Franc closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thibodeaux Jr. softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux Jr.. #T2#
Le Franc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux Jr. backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Le Franc's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Thibodeaux Jr. as the two fighters clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a hook to the side of the head.
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#
Thibodeaux Jr. breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Le Franc closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice right hand that sends Le Franc toppling to the canvas! Le Franc scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thibodeaux Jr. finish him?!#ROC#Le Franc is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Guy Le Franc has been cut.
Le Franc takes a swing at Thibodeaux Jr.'s ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Le Franc misses with a right hand
letting Thibodeaux Jr. counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux Jr. tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
A head kick misses from Le Franc.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Le Franc misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Le Franc closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Le Franc keeps control of Thibodeaux Jr. as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux Jr..
Le Franc tries to work over Thibodeaux Jr.'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux Jr. makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Le Franc. #BC#
Thibodeaux Jr. pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Le Franc throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Le Franc throws a head kick but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Le Franc throws a body punch but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. circles away from the clinch attempt.
Le Franc wants to clinch but Thibodeaux Jr. slips to the side#KD#
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp right hand that drops Le Franc! Thibodeaux Jr. lets Le Franc back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Le Franc is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux Jr. finish him?
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!
Le Franc throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down to avoid it.
Le Franc throws a hook but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it easily.
Le Franc might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Le Franc fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux Jr. misses its target.
Le Franc seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux Jr. defending well as Le Franc loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Le Franc. That snapped Thibodeaux Jr.'s head back.
Le Franc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Le Franc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Le Franc's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Le Franc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the body shot from Le Franc.
Thibodeaux Jr. was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux Jr. is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Franc can do to turn this around?
Le Franc is looking to clinch.
As Le Franc looks to move away, Thibodeaux Jr. throws a big counter combo but Le Franc just gets out of the way.
Le Franc wants to clinch but Thibodeaux Jr. slips to the side
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a straight right hand.
Le Franc lands with a straight right. Thibodeaux Jr. didn't see that one coming.
Le Franc thuds his right hand into Thibodeaux Jr.'s forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD#
Thibodeaux Jr. sends Le Franc crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thibodeaux Jr. is motioning to the referee to let Le Franc up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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!
Le Franc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thibodeaux Jr. has time to react.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux Jr. swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux Jr. is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Le Franc is looking to clinch. #T1#
Le Franc bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Le Franc is looking to clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux Jr. swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux Jr. swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Le Franc scores with a nice head shot.
Le Franc tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux Jr. circles away and keeps his distance.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Le Franc lands with a hook. Thibodeaux Jr. tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thibodeaux Jr. swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Franc.
Thibodeaux Jr. appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Le Franc doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux Jr. circles away. #KD2#
Le Franc drops Thibodeaux Jr. with a beautiful combination! Thibodeaux Jr. stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Le Franc is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Thibodeaux Jr. is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Franc fakes the body blow, causing Thibodeaux Jr. to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Thibodeaux Jr. goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy Le Franc!
Guy Le Franc is the new light heavyweight champion!

 

Event: WVT 166: Halsti v Thibbs Jr     
Date:   Sep 30, 2023
#R1#
Simone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Le Franc has time to react.
Nice uppercut there from Simone.#CL2#
Simone tries to keep at a distance but Le Franc has taken the fight into the clinch.
Le Franc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Franc working hard to break the clinch.
Le Franc digs a right hand underneath Simone's ribcage. Simone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simone tries to throw a body punch but Le Franc avoids it by throwing Simone back against the cage.
Simone fails to pull guard.
Simone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
Le Franc blocking some punches.
Simone lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Simone pulls guard successfully.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Le Franc wanted to stand there but Simone had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Le Franc would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Le Franc doesn't manage to clinch there - Simone circles away.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simone moves to clinch but Le Franc breaks away
and Le Franc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Le Franc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simone on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Le Franc blocks an uppercut.
Simone lands a nice uppercut.
Le Franc blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Le Franc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Simone clinches.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone tries to work over Le Franc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Le Franc tries to circle away but Simone has him pinned against the cage.
Simone can't find room to land a body shot as Le Franc controls the action.
Le Franc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Le Franc wants to clinch up but Simone keeps it at a distance.
Simone scores with a nice strike.
Simone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Le Franc in his tracks.
Simone throws a body shot but no joy.
Simone moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Simone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Le Franc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Le Franc throws out a counter right but Simone avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Le Franc has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch.
Simone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simone seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Le Franc forces Simone back against the cage and clinches.
Simone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
Simone lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Simone swings wildly with an uppercut but Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simone works on Le Franc's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Simone pulls guard successfully.
Simone 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.
Le Franc would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Simone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Le Franc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Le Franc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Le Franc trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simone's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Simone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Le Franc defends it easily.#SUB#
Simone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Le Franc must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Franc is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Simone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Le Franc is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Le Franc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simone slips under a jab.
Le Franc listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Simone avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
Le Franc connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simone. Simone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A lazy left from Simone finds it's target.
Le Franc moves in looking to clinch but Simone pushes him off.
Le Franc walks into a jab.
Simone misses the shot to the body.
Simone cracks Le Franc with a right hand to the side of the head.
Le Franc fails to land with a series of punches.
Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simone.
Simone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simone.
Jab, jab by Simone - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Le Franc moves into the clinch.
Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Le Franc tries to throw a body punch but Simone avoids it by throwing Le Franc back against the cage.
Le Franc has a couple of punches blocked by Simone.
Simone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Franc can do to turn this around?
Simone jumps guard but Le Franc stands there with Simone around his waist. Simone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Simone darts in and clinches Le Franc up against the cage.
Simone has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC2#
Le Franc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Simone drives through and clinches with Le Franc against the cage. #BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Le Franc clinches.
Le Franc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joey Simone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Le Franc is trying to maintain a safe position but Simone gets an underhook and turns Le Franc into the cage.
Simone tries to pull guard but Le Franc holds him up against the cage and eventually Simone drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Simone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simone fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Le Franc prevents a body shot from Simone.
A head punch on the inside from Simone fails to land.
Le Franc presses Simone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Simone misses with a body punch.
Simone tries a body shot but Le Franc blocks it. #BC2#
Le Franc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Le Franc 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Franc fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Simone misses with a straight right.
Simone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simone looks to land a left hand but Le Franc moved out of range nicely.
Simone scores with the left hand. Le Franc knows he should have avoided that one.
Simone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Simone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Simone - just one landing.
Le Franc tries to clinch up but Simone circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Simone misses its target.#T3#
Simone misses with a wild body shot.
Le Franc misses with a looping left.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Le Franc closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Simone.
Simone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simone has a couple of punches blocked by Le Franc.
Le Franc blocks an uppercut.
Le Franc is leaning against Simone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Le Franc lands with a light punch inside.
Simone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Le Franc has him pressed against the cage.
Le Franc lands an uppercut.
Simone throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Le Franc.
Le Franc lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Le Franc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Le Franc swings widly with a right hand
and Simone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simone lands a jab to the nose.
Le Franc misses with a right hand
and Simone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simone lands a glancing blow to the side of Le Franc's head.
Le Franc tries to clinch
and Simone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Le Franc thinking.
Le Franc scores with a nice head shot.
Le Franc throws a jab when Simone was well out of range.
Le Franc throws a right hand that Simone ducks under and follows up with a left that Simone also avoids with ease.
Le Franc slips under a jab.
Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Le Franc throws a jab when Simone was well out of range.
Le Franc is looking to clinch.
Simone misses with a body shot.
Le Franc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simone.
Simone throws a combination. Le Franc tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jab, jab by Le Franc - just one landing.
Le Franc tries to clinch but Simone moves out of range.
Simone misses with a hook. Le Franc ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot by Simone.
A slow jab from Simone misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Simone.
Simone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simone misses the body punch
and Le Franc counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Simone! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Le Franc!

 

Event: WVT 158: Mathieu v Seanoa     
Date:   Sep 15, 2023
#R1#
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mammadov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mammadov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Le Franc forces Mammadov back against the cage and clinches.
Le Franc blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Mammadov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mammadov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le Franc.
Mammadov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mammadov looks to clinch
and Le Franc counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Le Franc moves to clinch but Mammadov breaks away
and Mammadov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Franc clobbers Mammadov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mammadov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Le Franc lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mammadov can't find room to land a body shot as Le Franc controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Mammadov. #T1#
Mammadov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Le Franc is pressed up against the cage. Mammadov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Le Franc down to the mat. Le Franc avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #KD#
Le Franc lands a left and a right that send Mammadov crashing to the mat, dazed. Le Franc thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Mammadov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Yusuf Mammadov has been cut.#CL#
Le Franc moves into the clinch.
Mammadov is still on wobbly legs! Can Le Franc finish him?
Nice body punch from Le Franc.
Le Franc lands a big right hand that drops Mammadov! The killer instinct kicks in and Le Franc finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Le Franc!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Le Franc!

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 277     
Date:   Aug 18, 2023
#R1#
Le Franc looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Le Franc has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Le Franc wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Le Franc misses.
Le Franc tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Guy Le Franc has been cut.
Le Franc looks to clinch
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGuire or perhaps it was just good defense by Le Franc, which made it look bad.
Le Franc looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Le Franc slips under a jab.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Le Franc darts in and clinches McGuire up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc is working McGuire over against the cage.#BC2#
Le Franc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Le Franc takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Le Franc lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Le Franc connects with a crisp jab.
Le Franc cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Le Franc jabs at McGuire's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Le Franc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Le Franc gets a clinch.
I was talking to McGuire's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Le Franc moves into the clinch.
McGuire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Le Franc pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2##BC2#
Le Franc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Le Franc throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
McGuire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Le Franc moves into the clinch.#TD#
McGuire jumps guard. #SUB#
McGuire working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Le Franc has passed into half guard!
Le Franc wants to stand up but McGuire has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Le Franc prevents McGuire from improving his position.#T3#
McGuire wants to control but Le Franc passes into side.
McGuire is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Franc wants to stand but McGuire is controlling his arm.
Le Franc is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
McGuire manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Le Franc wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Le Franc throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Franc.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Le Franc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Le Franc's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Despite the aggression on Le Franc's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Le Franc closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGuire counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
McGuire tries to keep at a distance but Le Franc has taken the fight into the clinch.
Le Franc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire defending well as Le Franc loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
Le Franc takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Le Franc closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
McGuire fails with the takedown.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Le Franc. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Le Franc.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Le Franc does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Franc is just out of range.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Le Franc misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Le Franc.
Le Franc closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Le Franc digs a good body shot into McGuire's ribs.#CL2#
Le Franc forces McGuire back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Le Franc's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le Franc pushes McGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Le Franc misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Le Franc moves into the clinch successfully.
Le Franc misses with a punch on the inside.
Le Franc tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Le Franc lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Franc.
McGuire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Le Franc fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGuire looks to land a combination. Le Franc sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Guy Le Franc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Le Franc tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
McGuire shoots in and gets a takedown into Le Franc's guard.
McGuire is looking to work some ground and pound but Le Franc has wrist control.
McGuire scoring with some ground and pound.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Franc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire works over Le Franc with some ground and pound from guard.
Le Franc wants to stand but McGuire is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Franc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Le Franc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGuire is controlling him.
McGuire chips away with some ground and pound.
Le Franc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGuire is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landon McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guy Le Franc's cut.
That's time! 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#
A combination from McGuire does no damage.
It seemed like Le Franc was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Le Franc has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Le Franc there as he acknowledges the shot.
Le Franc throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Le Franc lands a jab to the head.
Le Franc tries to clinch but McGuire moves away
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Le Franc wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and McGuire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Le Franc as he jumps to the side.
Le Franc might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.#T1#
McGuire swings for the body but Le Franc moves out of range.
Le Franc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Le Franc tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
Le Franc moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
Le Franc lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Le Franc fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire throws a body punch but Le Franc moves out of range.
McGuire slips a straight right by Le Franc.#CL2#
Le Franc gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGuire is trying to force a seperation but Le Franc has the dominant position.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Le Franc tries to circle away but McGuire has him pinned against the cage.
Le Franc pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Le Franc. #T2##BC2#
Le Franc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Le Franc avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Le Franc! But no joy.
Le Franc moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Le Franc was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire tries to move into range but Le Franc moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Le Franc closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Franc avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
Le Franc keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Le Franc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Le Franc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3##CL2#
Le Franc clinches with his opponent.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Le Franc pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Le Franc as McGuire tries to tie him up.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Le Franc.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Franc controls his hands. #BC2#
Le Franc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.#T4#
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Le Franc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Le Franc throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuire was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Le Franc has taken the fight to the clinch.
Le Franc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow. #BC2#
Le Franc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Le Franc moves out of range easily.
McGuire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Franc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Le Franc avoided it.
McGuire thows a body kick. Le Franc tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Le Franc on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Le Franc has closed the distance and engaged McGuire in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Le Franc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Le Franc 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Le Franc!

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 273     
Date:   Aug 04, 2023
#R1#
Liu lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Le Franc sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Le Franc clinches up with Liu and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Le Franc clinches.
Liu swings wildly with an uppercut but Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Franc has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu.
Liu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Franc swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu misses with a punch to the body.
Liu is pushing Le Franc up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Liu tries to break free but Le Franc pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Le Franc breaks the clinch. #T1#
Le Franc avoids the body shot from Liu.
A quick step to the side and Le Franc tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Franc misses the jab.
Le Franc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu throws a head kick but Le Franc moves out of range.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Le Franc tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu tries to move into range but Le Franc moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.#CL#
Le Franc clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Liu.
Liu trying to control the position but instead, Le Franc has worked for underhooks and has pushed Liu into the cage.#BC#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Le Franc rushes Liu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Le Franc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liu throws an elbow but it misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Le Franc.#T2#
Le Franc lands a left hand. #BC2#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu throws a leg kick but Le Franc sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Liu misses with a jab to the body
and Le Franc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Le Franc throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu tries a quick counter leg kick but Le Franc is wise to it.
Liu tries to land a leg kick but Le Franc saw it coming and moves away.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Le Franc.
A big left from Liu misses.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Le Franc.
Le Franc throwing a counter right hand but Liu manages to avoid it.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liu keeps the fight on the outside.
Le Franc is looking to clinch.
Le Franc takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Le Franc loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Le Franc tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Donk. Le Franc catches Liu right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Le Franc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liu scores with a sloppy right hand. Le Franc should have avoided that one.
Le Franc moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Franc is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Le Franc takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Le Franc gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Liu misses with a body punch. #BC#
Le Franc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liu throws a push kick but Le Franc slaps the foot to one side.
Liu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Decent striking displayed by Le Franc there.
Liu wants to land a leg kick but Le Franc is out of range.
Le Franc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Le Franc was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Le Franc needs to keep his hands up - Liu had a free shot at his head there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Liu delivers a nice body kick.#T4#
Le Franc missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Liu is rocked!
A jab from Le Franc misses.
Liu is still on wobbly legs! Can Le Franc finish him?
Le Franc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liu seems to have recovered his senses.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Liu scoring well with a low kick there.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Franc.
Liu flicks out a counter leg kick but Le Franc steps away.
Liu scores with a push kick.
A big left from Le Franc misses.
Le Franc tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Le Franc is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Le Franc wants to clinch.
It seemed like Liu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jun Liu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Le Franc blocks the leg kick.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu lands a head shot.
Le Franc moves away from the strike by Liu.
Jun Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Le Franc.
Liu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Franc.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liu throws a push kick but Le Franc slaps the foot to one side.
Le Franc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Le Franc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Le Franc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Le Franc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liu throws a nice looking combination but Le Franc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Le Franc blocks the body kick.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
A head kick misses from Liu.
Le Franc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Le Franc lands an impressive looking overhand right. Liu doesn't seem phased though.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu cracks Le Franc with a good jab.
Le Franc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Liu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Liu throws a chopping leg kick but Le Franc manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Le Franc scores with a jab to the jaw.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Franc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Le Franc.#CUT#That has opened up Jun Liu's cut even more.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Franc is just out of range.
Liu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu throws a series of punches but Le Franc moves out of range.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Le Franc scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Liu wants to land a leg kick but Le Franc is out of range.
Le Franc misses with a looping left.#CL#
Le Franc takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liu.
Le Franc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Le Franc lands a lovely overhand right.
Le Franc takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Le Franc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Liu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Franc. #T3#
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Franc is just out of range.
Liu avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
A little jabbing left from Liu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Le Franc lands with a cross.
Liu misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Liu misses.
Liu scores with a nice body kick. #CL#
Le Franc instigates a clinch.
Liu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Liu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot by Liu.#KD#
Le Franc lands a big right hand that sends Liu crashing to the mat! Le Franc stays standing though and waves Liu back to his feet!#CUT#The cut above Jun Liu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Franc doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Le Franc misses. #T4#
A solid body kick from Le Franc.
Liu stuns Le Franc with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Le Franc drops Liu with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Liu! Le Franc dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Le Franc!

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 268     
Date:   Jul 14, 2023
#R1#
Le Franc stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Galanis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Franc.
Le Franc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Le Franc on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Galanis misses with an uppercut.
Galanis throws a hook to the side of Le Franc's head but Le Franc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Galanis falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Le Franc to counter with a crisp jab.
Galanis takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Le Franc takes the fight into the clinch.
Le Franc misses with a punch to the body.
Galanis throws a head punch that misses.
Galanis tries to break the clinch but Le Franc is controlling the position. #BC#
Galanis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galanis misses with a looping right.
Le Franc ducks under a wild hook from Galanis.
Le Franc looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galanis misses with a body shot
and Le Franc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adrian Galanis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Le Franc moves into range and clinches up with Galanis.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Le Franc.
Le Franc keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Galanis's efforts to push away.
Le Franc fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Galanis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galanis lands a nice shot to the body.
Le Franc misses with a wild body shot.
Galanis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Le Franc has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Le Franc moves into range and clinches up with Galanis.#BC2#
Le Franc manages to break the clinch.
Galanis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Le Franc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galanis throws out the jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Galanis lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch.
Galanis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Franc moves away.#T2#
Le Franc staying out of range there.
Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot by Le Franc.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galanis throws a right hand that misses
enabling Le Franc to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Galanis is rocked!
Galanis just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Le Franc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Le Franc fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Le Franc has taken the fight to the clinch.
Galanis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Le Francs head.
Le Franc fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Le Franc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Le Franc blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Le Franc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Le Franc is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Le Franc misses with a series of wild punches.
Good leg kick by Galanis.
Galanis wants to slow Le Franc down by chopping away at his legs.
Le Franc looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Le Franc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galanis.
Galanis ducks under a wild hook from Le Franc.
Le Franc checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Le Franc gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Le Franc prevents Galanis from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Galanis manages to break the clinch.
Galanis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Le Franc misses with an uppercut
and Galanis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Franc might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Galanis misses with a body shot.
Le Franc slips under a jab from Galanis.
Le Franc throws out a counter right but Galanis avoids it with no problem.
Galanis throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Franc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Galanis misses its intended target.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Galanis misses.
Le Franc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Galanis.
Le Franc looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Galanis throws out a loose jab but Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Le Franc swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Galanis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Galanis. #CL2#
Le Franc gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Le Franc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Galanis's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Le Franc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galanis throws a shot from downtown. Le Franc moves away and avoids it.
Galanis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Galanis misses with a hook.
Galanis throws a front kick aimed at Le Franc's knee but Le Franc avoids it well.
Galanis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Le Franc counters with a low kick, right behind Galanis 's knee. #KD2#
Le Franc cracks Galanis with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Le Franc has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Galanis to stand back up!
Oh Galanis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Franc ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Galanis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Galanis.
Galanis throws a hook to the side of Le Franc's head but Le Franc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Le Franc lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Galanis at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Le Franc dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Galanis takes one to the chin there.
Le Franc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Galanis missing with a left hand there. Le Franc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Galanis throws out a loose jab but Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galanis seems to have got his legs back now.
Galanis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Galanis throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Le Franc counters with a nice right hand that sends Galanis toppling to the canvas! Galanis scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Le Franc finish him?!
Le Franc staying out of range there.
Le Franc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Le Franc blocks a low kick nicely.
Galanis misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Le Franc gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Le Franc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galanis tried to score with a low kick but Le Franc checks it.
A little jabbing left from Le Franc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Le Franc has Galanis up against the cage in a clinch.
Le Franc throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Galanis is trying to force a seperation but Le Franc has the dominant position.
Galanis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Le Franc creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Galanis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Galanis.
Galanis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Le Franc counters with a crisp right hand that drops Galanis! Le Franc lets Galanis back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CL2#
Le Franc has closed the distance and engaged Galanis in a clinch.
Galanis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Galanis can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galanis works over Le Franc's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Le Franc rushes Galanis and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Le Franc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galanis misses with a straight left.
Galanis looks to throw the jab but Le Franc is out of range.
Galanis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le Franc cracks Galanis with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Galanis tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Le Franc pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Galanis is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Le Franc!

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 260     
Date:   Jun 16, 2023
#R1#
Le Franc walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheers as Le Franc lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hurst doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Jamil Hurst has been cut.
A jab from Le Franc misses. #CL2#
Le Franc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hurst, pushing him back against the cage.
Hurst is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Le Franc breaks from the clinch.
Hurst has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Hurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Franc moves away.
Le Franc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurst.
Le Franc jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Le Franc gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch.
Hurst misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Le Franc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hurst ducks under a wild hook from Le Franc.#CL2#
Hurst gets tackled into the cage by Le Franc. Le Franc maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Hurst scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch. #TD#
Hurst looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hurst thows a huge punch but Le Franc dodges it nicely. #T1#
Le Franc on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Le Franc looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hurst missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hurst is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Le Franc pushes Hurst off looking to stand but Hurst dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurst is keen to just control but Le Franc is a slippery customer.
Le Franc is trying to stand.
Hurst with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ground and pound from Hurst. #T2#
Hurst prevents Le Franc from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hurst thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Le Franc tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hurst manages to move to mount!
Le Franc wants to try and get back to his feet.
BOOM! Hurst connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Le Franc really wants to buck Hurst off and get back to his feet.
Hurst postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Le Franc looks a forlorn figure.
Le Franc wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Hurst looking to finish Le Franc with some ground and pound. This is bad for Le Franc!
Hurst with the ground and pound from mount.
Hurst controlling from mount.
Hurst cracks Le Franc with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Le Franc wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hurst landing shots from mount.
Hurst lands a nice shot to the head.
Le 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.
Hurst lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Le Franc hang on?#ROC#Le Franc is rocked!#T4#
Hurst raining down shots from the mount!
Le Franc is still in real trouble! Can Hurst finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Franc is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Le Franc seems to have recovered his senses.
Hurst raining down shots from the mount!#SUB#
Hurst goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Le Franc is on top in guard.
Le Franc wanted to stand there but Hurst had control of the position.
Hurst looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Le Franc wants to stand and escape but instead Hurst has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamil Hurst dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamil Hurst's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Le Franc clinches up against the cage.
Hurst blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Franc lands a hook that snaps the head of Hurst backwards.
Hurst lands an uppercut.
Le Franc is trying to force a seperation but Hurst has the dominant position.#BC2#
Le Franc breaks from the clinch.
Hurst lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Le Franc at a distance.
Hurst walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hurst looks to land a left hand but Le Franc moved out of range nicely.
Le Franc misses with an uppercut
and Le Franc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Le Franc ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Le Franc throws an overhand right that lands on Hurst's shoulder, as Hurst tries to avoid the shot.
Le Franc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Franc cracks Hurst with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hurst tries to close the distance and clinch up but Le Franc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hurst lands a jab to Le Franc's midsection.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Hurst gets tackled into the cage by Le Franc. Le Franc maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Le Franc breaks from the clinch.
Guy Le Franc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hurst tests Le Franc's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hurst fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hurst lands a glancing blow to the side of Le Franc's head.
Le Franc is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Hurst on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hurst misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Le Franc gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hurst has Le Franc pressed against the cage, preventing Le Franc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Le Franc is looking to clinch.
Hurst tries to counter with a takedown but Le Franc is quick to defend against it.
Le Franc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le Franc tries to clinch but Hurst moves out of range.
Le Franc scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Le Franc lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#Hurst is rocked!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Franc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurst stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Hurst is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Le Franc lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy Le Franc!

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 254     
Date:   May 19, 2023
#R1#
Le Franc keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boss takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Le Franc throws a lazy head kick
and Boss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boss avoids the head kick by Le Franc. #CL2#
Le Franc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boss, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Boss fails to land. #BC#
Boss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Le Franc stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Le Franc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boss, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boss.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Le Franc manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boss throws a hook but Le Franc avoids it easily.
Le Franc lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Le Franc fails to land with a series of punches.
Boss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Le Franc connects with a crisp jab.
Le Franc listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Le Franc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Le Franc throws a nice looking combination but Boss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boss darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD#
Boss lands a big head kick that sends Le Franc tumbling to the mat! Boss takes a step backwards and waves Le Franc back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Guy Le Franc has been cut.
Le Franc throws a lazy head kick
and Boss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Le Franc is rocked!
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!
Le Franc misses with a head kick.
Le Franc throws a hook but Boss blocks it.
Le Franc tries to clinch up but Boss circles away and keeps his distance.
Le Franc blocks a jab.
Le Franc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Le Franc lands a high kick!
Le Franc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Le Franc throws a sloppy head kick and Boss moves out of range easily.
It looked like Boss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Le Franc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Le Franc.
Boss jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Le Franc moves out of range as Boss strikes.#T2##KD#
Boss lands a big head kick that sends Le Franc tumbling to the mat! Boss takes a step backwards and waves Le Franc back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Le Franc is still on wobbly legs! Can Boss finish him?
Le Franc is looking to clinch.
Boss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Le Franc misses with a head kick.
Le Franc seems to have recovered his senses.
Boss misses with a straight right.
Le Franc throws a head kick but Boss moves out of range.
Boss misses with a hook. Le Franc ducked under it nicely.
Boss throws a body shot but no joy.
Boss looks for the body kick but Le Franc saw that one coming.
Le Franc scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Bagel Boss has been cut.
Le Franc throws a hook to the side of Boss's head but Boss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Boss misses the target.
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
Le Franc is looking to clinch.
Boss throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Franc looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Le Franc stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boss misses with a low kick as Le Franc jumps back.
Boss throws a shot from downtown. Le Franc moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Le Franc, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Le Franc looks to land a right hand but Boss moved out of range.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Boss on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Le Franc takes one to the side of the head.
Boss lets loose with a powerful body kick. Le Franc will feel that in the morning.
A clash of legs there as Le Franc blocks the low kick.
Le Franc misses with a body shot
and Boss counters with a nice uppercut.
Le Franc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boss throws a jab when Le Franc was well out of range.
Le Franc throws a sloppy head kick
and Boss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Franc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Le Franc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boss is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
Boss lands a nice hook to Le Franc's body. Le Franc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boss is looking to chop away at Le Franc's legs. #T4#
Le Franc checks a low kick from Boss.
Boss tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss lands with a good body shot.
Le Franc throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boss counters with an outside leg kick.
Boss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Franc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Le Franc is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Le Franc misses with an uppercut.
Boss fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Le Franc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses.
Boss avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
Boss is looking to slow Le Franc down with leg kicks.
Le Franc tries to clinch but Boss moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL2#
Le Franc rushes Boss and presses him up against the cage.
Le Franc has Boss pressed against the cage, preventing Boss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boss has had enough of the clinch but Le Franc keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Le Franc breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Le Franc does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bagel Boss dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Boss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Franc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Le Franc throws a head kick that Boss semi-blocks.
Le Franc avoids the head kick by Boss.
Boss tries a head kick but it misses.
Bagel Boss is winning the standup battle so far.
Le Franc feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bosss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boss dips to his left and cracks Le Franc with an uppercut!
Le Franc drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've been told by Boss's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Le Franc misses the jab.
Boss throws a quick inside leg kick.
Le Franc walks into a left hand. #KD#
Boss lands a big uppercut and Le Franc crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Le Franc looks OK. Boss waves Le Franc back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boss is looking to land body kicks.
Boss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boss tries a head kick but it misses.
Le Franc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boss.
Despite the aggression on Le Franc's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Le Franc throws a lazy head kick
and Boss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Le Franc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Le Franc ducks under a wild hook from Boss.
A head kick misses from Le Franc.
Le Franc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boss misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boss moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLe Franc.
Le Franc throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boss smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Le Franc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boss misses with a jab to the body
and Le Franc counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Boss is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Boss avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
Boss misses with a straight right.
Le Franc connects with the punch.
Le Franc jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Le Franc throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Le Franc.#T2#
Le Franc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boss takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Le Franc.
Boss slips under a jab from Le Franc.
Le Franc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Le Franc misses with a few strikes there.
Boss takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Boss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boss lands a nice shot that snaps Le Franc's head back. #KD#
Boss feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Le Franc sprawling to the canvas! Le Franc rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Boss finish him?!
Boss takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses.
Le Franc is looking to clinch but Boss is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Boss misses the target. #KD#
Boss sends Le Franc crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Boss is motioning to the referee to let Le Franc up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Boss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Franc can do to turn this around?
Le Franc swings for the body but Boss moves out of range.
Boss is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boss circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Le Franc to the canvas! Le Franc doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Boss keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bagel Boss!
A victorious Bagel Boss thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DMMA 182 Outback vs Cabrera     
Date:   Apr 01, 2023
#R1#
The Show misses with the combination.
Le Franc feints a jab promting The Show to slip. Le Franc then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Show slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The Show slips under a jab from Le Franc.
Le Franc throws a nice looking combination but The Show bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Le Franc gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The Show just misses with a elbow thrown towards Le Franc's brow.
The Show throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Le Franc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Show throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Le Franc misses with a shot to the body
and The Show counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Le Franc forces The Show back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Le Franc creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Le Franc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Le Franc lands with a right hand.
The Show takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Le Franc takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Le Franc lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Le Franc manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Le Franc closes the distance and clinches.
The Show blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Show throws a head punch that misses.
We've been informed that The Show has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Show.
Le Franc lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Show or not.
The Show is trying to pull guard but Le Franc turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Le Franc breaks from the clinch.
Le Franc ducks under a wild hook from The Show.
The Show swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses.
Le Franc has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Le Franc rushes The Show and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Le Franc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Le Franc tries to bum rush The Show with a series of wild strikes but The Show uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Le Franc ducks under a wild hook from The Show.#T2#
Le Franc throws a head kick but The Show moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Franc's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Show under the eye.#CL#
Le Franc gets a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Le Franc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Le Franc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Show throws out a counter right but Le Franc avoids it with no problem.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The Show tries to keep at a distance but Le Franc has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Show misses with a punch on the inside.
Le Franc lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Le Franc breaks from the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Le Franc! #CL#
Le Franc moves into the clinch.#BC#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Show misses with a looping right.
Le Franc with a hook.
The Show throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Franc sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3##CL#
Le Franc has closed the distance and engaged The Show in a clinch.
Le Franc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Le Franc lands with a left to the head.
Le Franc pushes The Show back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The Show prevents a body shot from Le Franc. #BC#
Le Franc breaks from the clinch.
The Show blocks a head kick by Le Franc.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses.
Le Franc lands with an overhand left.
Nice uppercut lands for Le Franc. That snapped The Show's head back.
Le Franc misses with a head kick.
The Show scores with a jab.
Le Franc misses with a hook
and The Show connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Franc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Show swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Le Franc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Le Franc bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Show's head backwards.#CL#
Le Franc rushes The Show and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Show misses with a hook from the clinch.
Le Franc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Le Franc lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Show backwards.
Le Franc lands a hook that snaps the head of The Show backwards. #BC#
Le Franc breaks from the clinch.
Le Franc moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Le Franc drives through and clinches with The Show against the cage. #BC#
Le Franc manages to break the clinch.
Le Franc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Show now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Show misses with the head strike. #BC#
Le Franc manages to break the clinch.
Le Franc tests The Show's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Le Franc dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Le Franc connects with a body shot that sends The Show's belly button to the back.
Le Franc misses with a hook to the body
and The Show counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses.
Le Franc throws a head kick that half lands.
The Show connects with a right hand. Le Franc shakes it off.
Le Franc lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#The Show is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Le Franc. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Show! But no joy.
The Show is still on wobbly legs! Can Le Franc finish him?
The fighters circling - Le Franc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Show seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Le Franc clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Franc scores with a shot to the side of The Show's head. #BC#
Le Franc breaks from the clinch.
Le Franc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Show can do to turn this around?
The Show thuds his right hand into Le Franc's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Show lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC2#Le Franc is rocked!
The Show misses with a looping left.#T1#
Le Franc connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Franc. The Show does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Show looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice combination there by Le Franc.
Le Franc throws a looping overhand right but The Show ducks down to avoid it. #KD#
Le Franc lands a left and a right that send The Show crashing to the mat, dazed. Le Franc thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Le Franc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Show swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
A head kick misses from Le Franc.
Le Franc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le Franc tries a head kick but it misses.
The Show doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Show's jab looks to have found its range, popping Le Franc under the eye.
The Show throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Show misses with an uppercut. Le Franc saw that one coming.
The Show throws a hook but Le Franc avoids it easily.#T2#
Le Franc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Show circles away quickly and effectively.
Le Franc avoids the body shot from The Show.
Le Franc takes a swing at The Show's ribcage but misses.
Le Franc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Show.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Show looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Show might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
Le Franc rushes The Show and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Show.
Le Franc blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Le Franc breaks from the clinch.
Le Franc misses the body punch
and The Show cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Le Franc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Show wants to counter the offense by Le Franc and move into the clinch position.
The Show avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
Le Franc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Franc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Show.
Le Franc was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Le Franc takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
The Show throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Show looks to throw the jab but Le Franc is out of range.
The Show takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Show throws a hook but Le Franc avoids it easily.
Le Franc throws a right and a left that The Show avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from The Show on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Show stalks Le Franc and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Le Franc's face. Le Franc staggers backwards, shaken.
Le Franc lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Show at a distance.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses.
Le Franc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Franc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Le Franc throws a head kick but The Show moves out of range.
The Show moves forwards but Le Franc connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
The Show throws a looping overhand right but Le Franc ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
The Show waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Franc.
Le Franc lands a really nice looking cross but The Show seems unphased.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Le Franc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Show was well out of range. Poor timing from Le Franc.
The Show swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Le Franc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Show, pushing him back against the cage.
Le Franc is trying to break free.#BC#
Le Franc breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Le Franc. Those never looked like landing.
Le Franc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Show.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Franc. The Show does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le Franc gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Le Franc has taken the fight to the clinch.
Le Franc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Show lands an elbow inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Le Franc dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The Show gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Le Franc cracks The Show with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Show throws a lazy right hand but Le Franc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Le Franc throws a quick counter head kick but The Show was just out of range.
A head kick misses from Le Franc.
Le Franc blocks a jab.
Guy Le Franc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Le Franc throws a nice looking combination but The Show bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Le Franc throws a head kick but The Show moves out of range.
Le Franc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Show's hands.#CL#
Le Franc darts in and clinches The Show up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Show lands a shoulder strike.
Le Franc blocks an uppercut.
The Show tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Le Franc just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Show swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Show throws a head punch that misses.
The Show pushes off an throws an elbow but Le Franc leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1##BC#
Le Franc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Show throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Le Franc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Show throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Le Franc there.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses
and The Show counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Franc dips to his left and cracks The Show with an uppercut!
Le Franc pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Show back to the cage. Le Franc follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The Show showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Le Franc.
Le Franc throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Franc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from The Show misses.
Le Franc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randy The Show has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Le Franc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Le Franc tries a head kick but it misses.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Le Franc misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from The Show on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Le Franc.
Le Franc moves away from the strike by The Show.
Le Franc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Show circles away quickly and effectively.
The Show missing with a left hand there. Le Franc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Le Franc is looking for a counter combo.
Le Franc throws a sloppy head kick and The Show moves out of range easily.
Le Franc slips a straight right by The Show.
Le Franc tries a head kick but it misses.
The Show misses with an uppercut. Le Franc saw that one coming.
Le Franc throws a big counter combination but The Show scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big left from Le Franc misses.
The Show throws an off balance right hand
and Le Franc counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Le Franc throws a series of punches but The Show avoids them all with ease.
Le Franc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Show throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from The Show misses.
Le Franc moves out of range of the strikes.
Le Franc lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Le Franc throws a jab when The Show was well out of range.
Le Franc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Show.
Guy Le Franc is winning the standup battle so far.
Le Franc lands a head kick! #CL#
Le Franc pushes The Show up against the cage in a clinch.
Le Franc tries to throw a body punch but The Show avoids it by throwing Le Franc back against the cage.
The Show has a couple of punches blocked by Le Franc.
The Show gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Show blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
Le Franc cracks The Show with a nice body shot.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Franc. #BC#
Le Franc breaks the clinch.
The Show looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Franc is just out of range.#CL#
Le Franc clinches.
The Show throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Franc.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Franc is trying to break free.
Le Franc blocking some punches.
The Show jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Le Franc walks away with a smile on his face. The Show gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Le Franc takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Le Franc scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Le Franc pushes The Show up against the cage in a clinch.
The Show pushes off an throws an elbow but Le Franc leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Le Franc misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Le Franc.
The Show misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Le Franc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Show's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and The Show duly obliges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Le Franc showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Le Franc 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Le Franc!

Randy The Show spoke after the fight, saying 'This loss will not define me!'.

 

Event: DMMA 171 Kersikov vs Pinks 2     
Date:   Mar 01, 2023
#R1#
Le Franc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stephens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Le Franc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stephens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le Franc throws out the jab.
Stephens went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Le Franc works over Stephens's head and body with a nice combination.
Stephens avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
Stephens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Le Franc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stephens counters with a stiff right hand.
Le Franc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stephens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stephens misses with the combination.
Le Franc takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Le Franc moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Le Franc has Stephens up against the cage in a clinch.
Stephens can't break the clinch. #T1#
Le Franc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Franc misses with some punches. #BC2#
Le Franc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Le Franc wants to clinch up but Stephens keeps it at a distance.
Stephens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Le Franc throws an off balance right hand
and Stephens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stephens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Le Franc misses with a hook. Stephens ducked under it nicely.
Stephens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Le Franc lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stephens backs up against the cage.
Le Franc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stephens.
Le Franc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A quick step to the side and Stephens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Le Franc moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch.
Le Franc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Stephens misses the target.
Le Franc scores with a body shot. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Franc defending well as Stephens loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Le Franc misses.
Nice uppercut there from Le Franc.
The fighters circle momentarily. Le Franc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Guy Le Franc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses
and Stephens counters with a thumping low kick.
Le Franc takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses
and Stephens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch but Stephens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Le Franc lands a glancing blow to the side of Stephens's head.
Le Franc throws an off balance right hand
letting Stephens counter with a right hand.
Le Franc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le Franc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stephens.
A head kick from Le Franc lands but Stephens takes it in his stride. #T3#
Le Franc misses with a straight right.
A combination from Le Franc does no damage.
Le Franc misses with a series of wild punches.
Le Franc scores with a punch to the head.
Le Franc lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stephens backs up against the cage.
Le Franc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Franc takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Le Franc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stephens counters with a nice uppercut.
Stephens walks into a straight right hand from Le Franc.
Stephens misses with a wild combination.
Le Franc looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Le Franc listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Franc throws a right hand that misses
and Le Franc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Left hook, right uppercut from Le Franc.
Le Franc cracks Stephens with a good jab.
Le Franc gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stephens throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Le Franc counter with a right hand.
Le Franc swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Stephens counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Le Franc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stephens slips under a jab from Le Franc.
It looked like Stephens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick by Le Franc misses
and Stephens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Le Franc misses
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.
Le Franc jabs Stephens right on the nose. Stephens blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Le Franc misses the target.
Stephens feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Le Franc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Le Franc dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Le Franc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stephens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Le Franc lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Le Franc forces Stephens back against the cage and clinches.
Le Franc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch.
Le Franc looks to clinch
and Stephens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Franc throws a head kick that Stephens semi-blocks.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stephens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Le Franc.
Le Franc misses with a head kick.
Le Franc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc misses with a head kick.
Stephens looks to land a combination. Le Franc sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Franc misses with an uppercut.
Le Franc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stephens.
A little feinted left hand from Stephens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Le Franc.
Stephens throws a big counter combination but Le Franc scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Le Franc.
Stephens avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
Le Franc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stephens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Le Franc.
Guy Le Franc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stephens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Stephens misses the target.
Lee Stephens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Le Franc clinches.
Le Franc tries a body shot but Stephens blocks it. #BC2#
Le Franc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Le Franc darts in and clinches Stephens up against the cage.
Le Franc lands a nice uppercut.
Stephens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stephens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2##BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch.
Le Franc misses with a hook.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses
and Stephens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Le Franc loads up on a big right hand but Stephens slips the punch.
Le Franc misses with a hook
and Stephens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Le Franc tries to clinch but Stephens moves away
and Stephens counters with a stiff right hand.
Stephens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.
Le Franc lands a head kick!
Le Franc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stephens throwing a counter right hand but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
Le Franc throws a right hand that Stephens ducks under and follows up with a left that Stephens also avoids with ease.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stephens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stephens went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Le Franc scores with a nice strike.
Le Franc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stephens.
Stephens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stephens slips a straight right by Le Franc.#T3#
Stephens throws a body punch but Le Franc moves out of range.
Le Franc scores with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Le Franc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stephens misses with a wild combination.
Le Franc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stephens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Le Franc misses with a wild body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Le Franc scores with a four punch combination!
Le Franc takes one on the button.
Le Franc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stephens.
Stephens lands a slapping body shot.
Le Franc throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Stephens to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Le Franc tries to bum rush Stephens with a series of wild strikes but Stephens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Stephens misses the target.#T4#
Le Franc misses with a right hand
and Stephens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Franc connects with a crisp jab.
Le Franc moves into range and connects with a jab.
Le Franc throws a combination that misses
and Stephens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stephens connects with a looping right hand.
Stephens misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Le Franc's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Le Franc slips a jab and a cross from Stephens.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Le Franc moves out of range.
Stephens looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stephens throws an overhand right that lands on Le Franc's shoulder, as Le Franc tries to avoid the shot.
Le Franc tries to clinch up.
It looked like Stephens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Le Franc rushes Stephens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Le Franc breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stephens misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Le Franc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Le Franc swings widly with a right hand
and Stephens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Stephens coming out on top.
A punch combination from Le Franc misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Stephens misses the target.
Le Franc throws a head kick that half lands.
Le Franc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stephens.
Le Franc misses with a hook.
Le Franc scores with a body shot.
Le Franc lands a jab to the nose.
Stephens slips under a jab.
Le Franc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Franc avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Stephens gets tackled into the cage by Le Franc. Le Franc maintains the clinch. #T1#
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
Le Franc doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch.
Le Franc stuns Stephens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Le Franc misses with a hook
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.
Stephens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Le Franc throws a shot from downtown. Stephens moves away and avoids it.
Le Franc throws an off balance right hand
and Stephens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Le Franc jabs Stephens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Stephens. Those never looked like landing.
Le Franc misses with an uppercut
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.
Le Franc misses with a combination
and Stephens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stephens avoids the head kick by Le Franc. #T2#
Le Franc getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Franc misses with a combination
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.
Stephens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Franc throws a combination that misses
and Stephens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Le Franc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Franc throws a sloppy head kick
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.
Stephens slips under a jab.
Le Franc throws a lazy uppercut
and Stephens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stephens scores with a hook.#T3#
Le Franc swings widly with a right hand
enabling Stephens to counter with a crisp jab.
Le Franc swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stephens counters with a thumping low kick.
Le Franc throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Franc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Le Franc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stephens throws a right and a left that Le Franc avoids nicely.
Le Franc throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stephens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stephens misses with an uppercut. Le Franc saw that one coming.
Le Franc slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Le Franc scores with a four punch combination!
Le Franc throws a sloppy body shot
letting Stephens counter with a right hand.
Le Franc moves away from the strike by Stephens.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
A head kick misses from Le Franc.
Le Franc lands with a nice body punch.
Le Franc misses with a jab to the body
and Stephens counters with a left and a right that stings Le Franc. #T4#
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Le Franc.
Le Franc with a nice cross.
Stephens avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
Stephens lands a glancing blow to the side of Le Franc's head.
Le Franc misses with a head kick.
Stephens appears to be looking for a big counter.
Le Franc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Stephens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Le Franc defending well as Stephens loads up on a big left hand.
Le Franc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Le Franc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stephens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Franc defending well as Stephens loads up on a big left hand.
Stephens misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lee Stephens.
Well Le Franc has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Le Franc!

 

Event: DMMA Wednesday Warfare 3     
Date:   Feb 01, 2023
#R1#
Le Franc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Satake moves away.
Le Franc moves in looking to clinch but Satake pushes him off.
Satake is looking to counter punch.
Satake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Satake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Le Franc scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Le Franc misses with the combination.
A jab from Le Franc misses.
Le Franc throws a shot from downtown. Satake moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Satake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Franc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Franc throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Satake on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Franc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Satake counters with a one-two to the body.
Satake lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Le Franc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le Franc throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Le Franc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Satake.
Satake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Satake slips a jab and a cross from Le Franc.
Satake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Le Franc connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Satake.
Satake throws out a loose jab but Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Franc tries to clinch but Satake is having none of it.
Satake throwing a counter right hand but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
Le Franc tries to clinch there but Satake circles away.
Le Franc thuds a left hand into Satake's body.
Le Franc misses with a few strikes there.
Le Franc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Satake swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Le Franc with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Satake looks to land a left hand but Le Franc moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Le Franc moves into the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Le Franc manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Satake misses with a straight right.
Satake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Le Franc.
A jab from Le Franc misses.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Satake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Satake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le Franc works Satake's body with a nice hook.
Le Franc connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Le Franc has Satake up against the cage in a clinch.
Satake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Satake.
Satake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Satake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Satake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Le Franc lands a left hand.
I was talking to Satake's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Le Franc.
Le Franc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Satake lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Le Franc lands with a right hand.
Le Franc misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Satake gets tackled into the cage by Le Franc. Le Franc maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Le Franc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Satake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Le Franc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Le Franc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Satake moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Satake misses the target.
Le Franc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le Franc looks to land a combination but Satake avoids it well.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Le Franc.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Franc goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
Satake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Satake misses the jab.
Satake avoids the body shot from Le Franc.
Satake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Satake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Satake throws an overhand right that lands on Le Franc's shoulder, as Le Franc tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Le Franc.
Satake walks into a left hand.
Le Franc ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Le Franc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from Le Franc.
A head kick from Le Franc lands but Satake takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Satake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Franc.
The fight stays on the outside here - Le Franc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Le Franc dominated 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.#R2#
Le Franc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Satake has time to react.
Satake connects with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Le Franc!
Le Franc takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Le Franc fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Le Franc misses
and Satake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Satake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Franc.
Le Franc lands with a nice combination. Satake backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Franc lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Satake backs up against the cage. #ROC2#Satake is rocked!
Satake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Satake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Le Franc swings away with a body shot that misses
and Satake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Le Franc.
Satake seems to have got his legs back now.
Satake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A left lands for Le Franc.#T1#
Le Franc tries to clinch up.
Le Franc moves out of range as Satake strikes.
Le Franc misses with a body shot.
Satake appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Satake connects with a good right hand that stumbles Le Franc. Le Franc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Le Franc ducks under a wild hook from Satake.
Satake throws a body shot but no joy.
Satake throws a jab but it's blocked by Le Franc.
As Satake backs off Le Franc throws a huge counter combo but Satake manages to avoid it all.
Satake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Guy Le Franc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Le Franc lands a jab.
Le Franc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Satake avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
Satake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Franc. #CL2#
Le Franc rushes Satake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Satake fails to land. #BC2#
Le Franc breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Satake looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Franc is just out of range.
Satake misses with a straight right.
Satake blocks a head kick by Le Franc.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Franc defending well as Satake loads up on a big left hand.
Le Franc throws a shot to the body.
Satake throws an off balance right hand
and Le Franc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses.
Le Franc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Satake is looking to counter punch.
Le Franc tests Satake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Guy Le Franc seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Satake gets tackled into the cage by Le Franc. Le Franc maintains the clinch.
Satake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Franc's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Le Franc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Satake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Satake misses with a straight left.
Le Franc ducks under a wild hook from Satake.
Le Franc lands with a cross.
Satake dodges the punch combination from Le Franc.
Le Franc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Satake throws out the jab.
Le Franc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Satake manages to avoid it.
Satake defending well as Le Franc loads up on a big left hand.
Satake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Satake is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Le Franc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Satake throws a hook but Le Franc blocks it.#T4#
Le Franc tries to clinch up
enabling Satake to counter with a crisp jab.
Satake misses with a hook.
Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Satake.
Le Franc moves to clinch but Satake breaks away
and Satake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Le Franc throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Satake to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Le Franc has closed the distance and engaged Satake in a clinch.
Le Franc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Franc misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Le Franc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Le Franc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Satake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Le Franc swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Satake.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Le Franc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Le Franc misses with a head kick.
Le Franc misses with a combination
and Satake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Satake throws out a loose jab but Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Franc throws a head kick but Satake moves out of range.
Le Franc throws a head kick but Satake moves out of range.
Le Franc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Satake.
Satake lands a glancing blow to the side of Le Franc's head.
Le Franc misses with a hook.
Satake is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Franc.
Satake throwing a counter right hand but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
Le Franc misses with a head kick.
Le Franc swinging wildly here.
Le Franc doesn't manage to clinch there - Satake circles away. #T1#
Satake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Le Franc connects with a body shot.
Satake takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Satake darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Satake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Le Franc misses with a body shot.
Le Franc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Satake paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Satake avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
Satake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Le Franc.
It looked like Satake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Le Franc gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Masa Satake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Satake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satake misses with a body punch.
Satake taking a breather.
Satake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Le Franc's defenses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Satake.
Le Franc dodges an elbow strike from Satake.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Franc.
A short right from Le Franc on the inside.
Satake lands a body shot.
Satake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Franc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Satake blocks a body shot from Le Franc. #BC2#
Le Franc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Le Franc drives through and clinches with Satake against the cage.
Le Franc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Le Franc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Satake's elbow.
Satake lands a shot to the body.
Le Franc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Le Franc takes a shot to the head.
Satake lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Guy Le Franc has been cut.
A short uppercut from Satake.
Satake is trying to maintain a safe position but Le Franc gets an underhook and turns Satake into the cage.
Satake stalls.
Guy Le Franc seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Satake scores with a hook to the body.
Satake scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Le Franc.
Satake throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Satake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Satake pushes Le Franc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Satake.
Satake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Le Franc or not.
Satake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Satake fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satake loads up on a big right hand but Le Franc slips the punch.#T4#
A shot to the body from Le Franc misses #KD#
and Satake counters with a nice right hand that sends Le Franc toppling to the canvas! Le Franc scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Satake finish him?!#ROC#Le Franc is rocked!
Le Franc swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Satake counters with a right hand from hell and Le Franc is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Satake!
Masa Satake really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shadow Realm Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: DMMA 160 Championship Chaos 2     
Date:   Jan 01, 2023
#R1#
Le Franc throws a hook but Kiryu avoids it easily.
Kiryu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Le Franc. Le Franc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kiryu throws a head kick but Le Franc moves out of range.
A jab from Le Franc does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Kazuma Kiryu has been cut.
Kiryu throws a lazy right hand but Le Franc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Le Franc looks to land a body kick but Kiryu moved away.
Kiryu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Franc.
Le Franc appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Le Franc. That did some damage!
Kiryu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kiryu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Le Franc misses with an uppercut
and Kiryu counters with a low kick, right behind Le Franc 's knee.
Le Franc throws a hook but Kiryu avoids it easily.
That kick from Kiryu tenderised Le Franc's leg. Le Franc is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab from Kiryu.
Le Franc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kiryu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Le Franc.
Le Franc tries to land a leg kick but Kiryu saw it coming and moves away.
Kiryu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kiryu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Le Franc.
Kiryu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Kiryu lands with a right hand.
A jab from Le Franc finds it's way through Kiryu's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Kiryu there.
A low kick lands for Le Franc. #KD#
Kiryu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Le Franc sprawling to the canvas! Le Franc rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kiryu finish him?! #ROC#Le Franc is rocked!
Kiryu throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Franc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Franc missing with a left hand there. Kiryu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Kiryu gets tackled into the cage by Le Franc. Le Franc maintains the clinch.
Le Franc tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kiryu swings wildly with an uppercut but Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Kiryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiryu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Kiryu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiryu.
Kiryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Le Franc lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiryu misses with the head strike.
Kiryu lands with a right to the head.
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Le Franc.
Kiryu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
A hook to the body from Le Franc.
Le Franc misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiryu throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Franc.
A head punch on the inside from Kiryu fails to land.
Kiryu throws a head punch that misses.
Kiryu lands a shot to the body.
Kiryu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Kiryu.
Le Franc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiryu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Le Franc.
Kiryu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Kiryu.
Kiryu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Le Franc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kiryu backwards.
Le Franc lands a right hand.
Kiryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiryu swings wildly with an uppercut but Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiryu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Franc can't find room to land a body shot as Kiryu controls the action.
Le Franc blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Le Franc manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Le Franc is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kiryu defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuma Kiryu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kiryu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Le Franc moves away from the strike by Kiryu.
Le Franc appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kiryu looks to throw the jab but Le Franc is out of range.
Le Franc tries to land a leg kick but Kiryu saw it coming and moves away.
Kiryu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kiryu throws a poor cross that misses
and Le Franc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kiryu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le Franc lands with a right hand.
Le Franc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kiryu half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu misses with a hook
and Le Franc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Kazuma Kiryu's cut is getting worse.
Le Franc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiryu.
A leg kick checked by Le Franc.
Le Franc now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kazuma Kiryu is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Kiryu throws a chopping leg kick but Le Franc manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kiryu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Franc can do to turn this around?
The fighters circle momentarily. Le Franc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Le Franc is looking to clinch.
Kiryu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kiryu lands with a nice body kick.
Kiryu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiryu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Le Franc misses the jab.
Le Franc misses with a straight left. #T2#
Le Franc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kiryu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Le Franc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Le Franc fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Kiryu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiryu throws a low kick but Le Franc avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Le Franc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kiryu misses the body punch
and Le Franc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiryu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Guy Le Franc has been cut.
Kiryu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#KD#
Kiryu cracks Le Franc with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Le Franc looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kiryu finish him?
Le Franc is still on wobbly legs! Can Kiryu finish him?#T3#
Le Franc throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kiryu counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Le Franc badly! He tries to strike back but Kiryu puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Le Franc out cold! Oh man, Le Franc will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kazuma Kiryu!
A very excited looking Kazuma Kiryu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XV     
Date:   Dec 02, 2022
#R1#
Le Franc throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Franc gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Kummola to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Le Franc - just one landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kummola, as that shot connected.
Le Franc throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Franc takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Kummola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Le Franc has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Le Franc misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Le Franc swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kummola to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Guy Le Franc has been cut.
Le Franc shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kummola tries a head kick but it misses.
Le Franc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kummola throws a leg kick
and Le Franc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kummola scores with a hook to the body. Le Franc takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kummola looks to land a right hand but Le Franc moved out of range.#CL#
Le Franc rushes Kummola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Le Franc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kummola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Kummola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Le Franc ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Le Franc no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kummola sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Le Franc's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kummola trying to pass the guard but Le Franc defending well.
Le Franc wants to improve his position but Kummola is controlling well.
Kummola trying to control the action but Le Franc is working from the bottom.
Le Franc trying to control here. #SUB2#
Kummola is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Le Franc sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Kummola looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kummola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Le Franc does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kummola trying to mount his opponent but Le Franc defends it.
Kummola passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Le Franc!
Le Franc stops Kummola from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4#
Le Franc is in all sorts of trouble here.
Le Franc wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Kummola has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will Kummola go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB2#
Kummola is persistently looking for the submission but Le Franc is defending it well.
Kummola wants to control but Le Franc is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Le Franc showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Le Franc right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kake Kummola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Le Franc's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Le Franc fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Le Franc throws a lazy right hand but Kummola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good work by Kummola as he checks the leg kick.
Kummola throws a counter combo.
Kummola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Le Franc catches Kummola with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick from Kummola misses
and Le Franc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc looks to throw the jab but Kummola is out of range.
Le Franc misses the body punch
and Kummola counters with a good low kick that Le Franc was not able to check.
Kummola takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Kummola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Le Franc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Le Franc slips a straight right by Kummola.
Kummola throws a leg kick that is checked
and Le Franc counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Le Franc moves out of range as Kummola strikes.
It looked like Le Franc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Guy Le Franc is winning the standup battle so far.
Kummola is looking to land body kicks.
Le Franc swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Le Franc ducks under a wild hook from Kummola.
Kummola throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Le Franc walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kummola on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Le Franc lands a jab to the nose.
Le Franc connects with a right that clearly hurt Kummola. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Le Franc proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Kummola collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Le Franc!

 

Event: DMMA 149 Kersikov vs Abarai 2     
Date:   Oct 16, 2022
#R1#
Le Franc misses with a hook to the body
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Le Franc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Le Franc cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
Le Franc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Le Franc counters with a solid body kick.
Le Franc with a nice cross.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Le Franc manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Le Franc slips under a jab.
Le Franc was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Le Franc staying out of range there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kersikov cracks Le Franc with an open hand slap.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Le Franc misses with the combination.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Le Franc looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Le Franc.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Le Franc scores with a punch to the head.
Le Franc tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Le Franc lands with an overhand left.
Le Franc throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
Le Franc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Le Franc scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Le Franc misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Le Franc throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Le Franc.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Le Franc misses with a low kick.
Kersikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Le Franc throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Le Franc checks a leg kick.
Le Franc misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Le Franc.
Le Franc smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Guy Le Franc will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kersikov scores with a nice right hand.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.
Le Franc defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Le Franc checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A shot to the body from Le Franc misses
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Le Franc misses with a kick to the body
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Le Franc has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
and Le Franc counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Le Franc scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le Franc throws out the jab.
Le Franc misses with a low kick.
Le Franc throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Le Franc misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Le Franc bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.
Le Franc misses the jab.
Le Franc misses with a jab to the body
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Franc cracks Kersikov with an open hand slap.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Le Franc connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Le Franc defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Le Franc feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Le Franc throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Guy Le Franc has been cut.
Le Franc drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boyko Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Le Franc moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Le Franc! But no joy.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Le Franc. Le Franc obviously looking to wear him down.
Le Franc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Le Franc misses with a right hand
and Le Franc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Le Franc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Le Franc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Le Franc lands with a shot to the body.
Le Franc fails to land with a series of punches.
Le Franc connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Boyko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guy Le Franc's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Le Franc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Le Franc.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
and Le Franc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc misses with a low kick.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Franc.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Le Franc is out of range.
Le Franc throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Le Franc lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Le Franc looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Le Franc as he connects with a hook.
Le Franc on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Le Franc lands a body shot. #T2#
Le Franc misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Franc swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Le Franc! Kersikov lets Le Franc back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Le Franc is rocked!
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!
Le Franc misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Le Franc is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Le Franc seems to have recovered his senses.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le Franc throws out the jab.
Kersikov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Kersikov as he connects with a hook.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Franc.
Le Franc misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Le Franc connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kersikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Le Franc to score with a decent uppercut.
Le Franc lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Le Franc jumps back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Le Franc.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Franc.
Le Franc misses with a hook to the body
and Kersikov counters with a left and a right... And another left! Le Franc is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boyko Kersikov!
Boyko Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DMMA 139 Hightower vs Zhdanov     
Date:   Sep 11, 2022
#R1#
Le Franc ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Le Franc feints and then cracks Mukunzi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mukunzi down.
A lazy body kick from Mukunzi
enabling Le Franc to counter with a crisp jab.
Salomon Mukunzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick that misses.
Mukunzi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mukunzi connects with a right hand. Le Franc shakes it off.
Mukunzi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mukunzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Franc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mukunzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Le Franc throws out a counter right but Mukunzi avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Le Franc tries to keep at a distance but Mukunzi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mukunzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mukunzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mukunzi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mukunzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow. #T1#
Le Franc's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Le Franc manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mukunzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mukunzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Le Franc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Franc.
A right handed body shot lands from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi pushes Le Franc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Le Franc.
Mukunzi blocks an uppercut.
Mukunzi lands a body shot.
I was talking to Mukunzi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mukunzi blocks an uppercut.
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Le Franc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mukunzi has a couple of punches blocked by Le Franc.
Mukunzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Franc.
Le Franc lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Franc. #T2#
Le Franc prevents a body shot from Mukunzi.
Le Franc tries to pull guard but Mukunzi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Le Franc lands a nice shot to the body.
Le Franc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Franc digs a right hand into Mukunzi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mukunzi's gas tank.
Mukunzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mukunzi scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mukunzi fails to land.
Le Franc lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Le Franc manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Le Franc is trying to control the position but Mukunzi postures up.
Mukunzi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Le Franc working for a triangle but Mukunzi defends it easily.
Mukunzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Franc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mukunzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Le Franc trying to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Le Franc keeping moving, preventing Mukunzi from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mukunzi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Le Franc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mukunzi lands with a shot to the body.
Mukunzi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Le Franc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Le Franc counters with a three punch combo that has Mukunzi backing up. Mukunzi nods at Le Franc to acknowledge the strikes.
Mukunzi misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Le Franc does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Salomon Mukunzi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Le Franc misses the jab.
Mukunzi throwing a counter right hand but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
Le Franc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick but Le Franc moved away.
Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mukunzi looks to throw the jab but Le Franc is out of range.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Franc.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Franc scores with a nice right hand.
Mukunzi throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mukunzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc lands a really nice looking cross but Mukunzi seems unphased.
A big left from Le Franc misses.
Mukunzi scores with a kick to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Le Franc.#T1#
Le Franc avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Le Franc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Le Franc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mukunzi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Le Francs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mukunzi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mukunzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Le Franc circles away.
Le Franc shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mukunzi scores with a jab. Le Franc acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le Franc throws out a counter right but Mukunzi avoids it with no problem.
Mukunzi misses with a low kick.
Le Franc throws out a counter right but Mukunzi avoids it with no problem.
Mukunzi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mukunzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Le Franc circles away. #T2#
Mukunzi throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Le Franc! But no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mukunzi. That's going to slow Le Franc down.
Le Franc just misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Franc can do to turn this around?
Le Franc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mukunzi works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
Mukunzi swings widly with a right hand
and Le Franc counters with a nice leg kick.
Le Franc throws a jab but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mukunzi.
Le Franc on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mukunzi is looking to chop away at Le Franc's legs.
Le Franc appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le Franc was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Le Franc let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Le Franc lands an overhand right.
Le Franc slips a straight right by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi tries to clinch up
and Le Franc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Le Franc lands a really nice looking cross but Mukunzi seems unphased.
Mukunzi scores with a shot to the body.
Salomon Mukunzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Le Franc connects with a body shot.
Mukunzi throws a nice looking combination but Le Franc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Mukunzi drives through and clinches with Le Franc against the cage.
Mukunzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Franc controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Mukunzi.
Le Franc jumps guard but Mukunzi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Le Franc blocks a body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Franc stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Le Franc working aggressively here.
Le Franc misses with the head strike.
Mukunzi misses with the head strike.
Le Franc working aggressively here.
Salomon Mukunzi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mukunzi works on Le Franc's body with a couple of short punches.
Le Franc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mukunzi working aggressively here.
Mukunzi blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
Mukunzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Franc.
Le Franc lands a body punch in the clinch.
Le Franc lands a left hand.
Mukunzi tries to work over Le Franc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Franc.
Le Franc lands an uppercut.
Le Franc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Le Franc.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Salomon Mukunzi will probably get the nod.
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!#R3#
Le Franc avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Franc with the inside leg kick.
Mukunzi throws a wild body kick that Le Franc sees coming a mile off.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mukunzi wants to clinch up but Le Franc keeps it at a distance.
Mukunzi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mukunzi fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Le Franc was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Le Franc misses the body punch
and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Franc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Le Franc throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range. #T1#
Mukunzi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mukunzi misses with a body punch
and Le Franc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Franc slips a straight right by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mukunzi looks to throw the jab but Le Franc is out of range.
Le Franc misses with a body shot.
Le Franc throws a combination that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mukunzi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Le Franc counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Mukunzi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mukunzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Franc.
Le Franc working aggressively here. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
Mukunzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mukunzi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mukunzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Le Franc.
Le Franc lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mukunzi backwards.
Mukunzi misses with a body punch.
Mukunzi lands a right hand.
Le Franc lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mukunzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mukunzi blocking some punches.
Le Franc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Le Franc scores with a shot to the side of Mukunzi's head.
Mukunzi has a couple of punches blocked by Le Franc.
Mukunzi working aggressively here.
Le Franc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mukunzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Le Franc blocking some punches. #T3#
Mukunzi cracks Le Franc with a nice body shot.
Mukunzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Franc misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mukunzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Le Franc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salomon Mukunzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Le Franc throws a punch but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Good body shot from Mukunzi.
Le Franc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le Franc misses with a punch to the body.
Guy Le Franc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Franc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mukunzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Mukunzi misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Le Franc.
Le Franc throws a punch but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Le Franc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Le Franc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mukunzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Le Franc.
Mukunzi blocks an uppercut.
Le Franc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Le Franc fails to land.
Le Franc has a couple of punches blocked by Mukunzi.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Salomon Mukunzi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mukunzi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salomon Mukunzi!

A victorious Salomon Mukunzi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DMMA 129 Hurry Vs Durand     
Date:   Aug 07, 2022
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Ignatov.
Le Franc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ignatov counters with an inside leg kick.
Ignatov misses with a wild combination.
Le Franc throws out a counter right but Ignatov avoids it with no problem.
Ignatov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good standup being displayed there by Ignatov as he connects with a hook.
Ignatov throws a head kick that misses.
Ignatov walks into a jab.
Le Franc throws a looping overhand right but Ignatov ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ignatov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ignatov throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Ignatov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ignatov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Le Franc to counter with a crisp jab.
Le Franc misses with a low kick as Ignatov jumps back.
Ignatov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ignatov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ignatov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ignatov loads up on a big right hand but Le Franc slips the punch.#KD2#
Le Franc steps into range and cracks Ignatov with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Ignatov flops backwards and Le Franc dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Ignatov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov keeping full guard, as Le Franc tries to pass.
Le Franc being controlled here momentarily. #T2##SUB#
Le Franc got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignatov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Le Franc has managed to get both his arms back between Ignatov's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ignatov looking for a guillotine here but Le Franc defends easily.
Ignatov looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatov, not yet.
Ignatov keeping moving, preventing Le Franc from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Ignatov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Le Franc is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ignatov.
Ignatov tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Le Franc avoids the attempt from Ignatov to control.
Ignatov is wriggling around trying to escape.
My spies in ubergym inform me that Le Franc has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Le Franc is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ignatov is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Ignatov tries to control the position but Le Franc now has his back.
Ignatov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Le Franc's guard. Nice work there by Ignatov. #SUB2#
Le Franc is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ignatov is aware though and is defending well.
Ignatov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Le Franc is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Le Franc is keeping the position for now.
Ignatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Franc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Le Franc dominated that round.
That's time! Ignatov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ignatov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ignatov misses with a series of wild punches.
Le Franc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ignatov, as that shot connected.
Ignatov with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc throws a leg kick but Ignatov checks it.
Le Franc blocks the body kick.
Le Franc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignatov.
Ignatov connects with a jab.#T1#
Ignatov misses with a head kick.
Le Franc now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ignatov throws a poor cross that misses
and Le Franc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ignatov thuds his right hand into Le Franc's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Ignatov misses its intended target.
Le Franc takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ignatov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Le Franc punishes Ignatov's body with a nice straight punch.
Ignatov throws the left hand but Le Franc avoids the punch easily.
Ignatov throws a lazy body kick
and Le Franc counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ignatov's knee momentarily.
Ignatov throws a looping overhand right but Le Franc ducks down to avoid it.
Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Le Franc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ignatov throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Le Franc counters with a right hand that sends Ignatov tumbling to the canvas! Can Le Franc finish him? He dives into Ignatov's guard looking to do just that!
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!
Ignatov keeping moving, preventing Le Franc from controlling successfully.
Le Franc looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Ignatov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Franc is one step ahead there.
Le Franc trying to control but Ignatov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Le Franc throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ignatov.
Ignatov with a jab.#T4#
Ignatov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Le Franc scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A low kick lands for Le Franc.
Yevgeny Ignatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Franc takes a swing at Ignatov's ribcage but misses.
Ignatov lands a high kick!
Le Franc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Ignatov.
Whack! Ignatov lands a heavy head kick that drops Le Franc. The ref tackles Ignatov to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Le Franc was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Yevgeny Ignatov!
Yevgeny Ignatov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DMMA 120 Kofel vs Risin     
Date:   Jul 09, 2022
#R1#
A big left from Camacho misses.
Camacho swings widly with a right hand
and Le Franc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camacho misses with an uppercut
letting Le Franc counter with a right hand.
Camacho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Le Franc appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Le Franc connects with an inside leg kick.
Camacho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Le Franc in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Camacho misses with an uppercut
and Le Franc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Le Franc thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Camacho.#CUT#It looks like Guy Le Franc has been cut.
Camacho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Franc.
Camacho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Le Franc moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Le Franc fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camacho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Le Franc wants to slow Camacho down by chopping away at his legs.
Camacho misses with a hook
and Camacho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Camacho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Le Franc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Franc looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range.
Camacho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Camacho lands a nice hook to Le Franc's body. Le Franc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Camacho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Le Franc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho scores with a shot to the side of Le Franc's head.
Camacho blocking some punches.
Camacho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Le Franc prevents a body shot from Camacho.
Camacho can't find room to land a body shot as Le Franc controls the action.
Camacho throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Franc.
Camacho throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Franc.
Camacho lands with a right to the head.
Le Franc lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Camacho digs a right hand underneath Le Franc's ribcage. Le Franc let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Camacho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Le Franc misses with a punch on the inside.
Camacho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Le Franc working aggressively here.
Camacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Le Franc.
Le Franc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camacho swings wildly with an uppercut but Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho misses with a punch on the inside.
Le Franc lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Camacho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camacho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camacho fails to pull guard.
Le Franc can't find room to land a body shot as Camacho controls the action.
A hook to the body from Camacho.
Le Franc gets through Camacho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camacho doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
A hook to the body from Camacho.
Le Franc lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camacho swings wildly with an uppercut but Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho lands a body shot.
Le Franc can't find room to land a body shot as Camacho controls the action.
Camacho gets through Le Franc's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Le Franc misses with some punches.
Camacho lands with a left to the head.
Camacho lands with a short shot to the head.
Le Franc swings wildly with an uppercut but Camacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Franc throws a punch but it's blocked by Camacho.
Le Franc prevents a body shot from Camacho.
Le Franc has a couple of punches blocked by Camacho.
Camacho misses with the head strike.
Le Franc lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Le Franc lands a nice uppercut.
Le Franc lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Guy Le Franc will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guy Le Franc's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Camacho looks to land a combination but Le Franc avoids it well.
Le Franc throws a right hand that misses
and Camacho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Franc throws a leg kick but Camacho moved away.
Le Franc swings for the body but Camacho moves out of range.
Le Franc throws a sloppy body shot
and Camacho counters with a nice uppercut.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Franc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc moves out of range as Camacho strikes.
Camacho throws a jab when Le Franc was well out of range.
Le Franc looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Le Franc slips a straight right by Camacho.
Le Franc looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Le Franc tries a head kick but it misses.
Le Franc scores with a kick to the body.
Le Franc misses with a right hand
and Camacho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Franc fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Camacho on the side of the head.
Le Franc scores with a body shot.
Le Franc thumps Camacho with a low kick.#T2#
Le Franc throws a nice inside leg kick.
Camacho loads up on a big right hand but Le Franc slips the punch.
Camacho misses with a series of wild punches.
Camacho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camacho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Le Franc tenderised Camacho's leg. Camacho is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Le Franc scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Camacho has been cut.
Le Franc slips under a jab from Camacho.
Le Franc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Guy Le Franc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camacho walks into a left hand.
Camacho misses with a double jab
and Le Franc counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Camacho to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Le Franc!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Guy Le Franc!

 

Event: DMMA 110 Wife vs Zhikova     
Date:   Jun 03, 2022
#R1#
Le Franc moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Garcia misses the jab.
It looked like Le Franc was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Garcia.
Le Franc tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Franc misses the target.
Segundo Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Le Franc connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Segundo Garcia has been cut.
Le Franc on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Garcia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Le Franc is able to avoid easily.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.
Le Franc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Garcia tried to score with a low kick but Le Franc checks it.
Le Franc thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc misses with a leg kick
and Garcia counters with an inside leg kick.
Garcia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Garcia there.
Garcia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garcia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Le Franc misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garcia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garcia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garcia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Le Franc has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A leg kick checked by Le Franc.
Garcia lands with an uppercut that bounces Le Franc off the cage and back into range.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Le Franc checks a low kick from Garcia.
Garcia with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Le Franc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le Franc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia throws a leg kick which misses Le Franc's front leg but catches the back leg as Le Franc tries to avoid it.
Le Franc feints a jab promting Garcia to slip. Le Franc then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Garcia slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Le Franc slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Le Franc misses its target.
Le Franc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Le Franc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Le Franc circles away.
Nice defenses there by Le Franc.#CL2#
Garcia has managed to clinch.
Garcia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Le Franc's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Le Franc tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garcia smiles and moves away.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Le Franc slips the punch.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Le Franc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Le Franc is looking to counter punch.
Le Franc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Le Franc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garcia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Le Franc missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia with the inside leg kick.
Garcia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Le Franc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Garcia.#T3#
Le Franc misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Garcia misses.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia throws a sloppy body shot
and Le Franc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia throws a low kick but Le Franc avoids it.
Garcia lands a really nice looking cross but Le Franc seems unphased.
Garcia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garcia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Le Franc had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Le Franc moves out of range of the strikes.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Franc walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
As Garcia backs away, Le Franc returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Garcia throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Le Franc looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Le Franc swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia tries a quick counter leg kick but Le Franc is wise to it.
Le Franc swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia throws a hook but Le Franc blocks it.
Garcia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Le Franc.
A little feinted left hand from Le Franc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Le Franc is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Garcia.
Garcia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Le Franc with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garcia lands a lovely overhand right.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Franc swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Garcia tried to score with a low kick but Le Franc checks it.
Le Franc was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Le Franc connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Segundo Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Segundo Garcia's cut.
That's time! Le Franc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Le Franc connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garcia scores with a shot to the body.
Garcia with a nice cross.
Le Franc slips a straight right by Garcia.
Garcia scores with a kick to the midsection.
Le Franc takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Le Franc is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Le Franc.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Garcia lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Garcia. Beautiful body shot.
Garcia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Le Franc at a distance.
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!
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#That has opened up Segundo Garcia's cut even more.
Le Franc looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Garcia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Le Franc will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Franc.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.
The fighters circling - Le Franc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Le Franc misses.
Le Franc gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Le Franc looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia wants to slow Le Franc down by chopping away at his legs.
Garcia tries to work over Le Franc's front leg with a kick but Le Franc checks it.
Garcia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Le Franc appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia throws a leg kick
and Le Franc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Le Franc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Garcia throws a leg kick which misses Le Franc's front leg but catches the back leg as Le Franc tries to avoid it.
Le Franc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le Franc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Le Franc misses.
Le Franc misses with a body shot.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garcia feints and then cracks Le Franc's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Le Franc down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Le Franc moves away and avoids it.
Garcia throws a shot to the body.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Le Franc.
Garcia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Le Franc momentarily.
Garcia throws the kick towards the body but Le Franc avoids it.
Jab from Garcia.
Garcia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Le Franc misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Garcia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
A jab from Garcia misses.
Le Franc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le Franc walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.
Le Franc lands with a good body shot.
Le Franc throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garcia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia tests Le Franc's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Garcia backs away, Le Franc returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garcia walks into a left hand. #CUT#The cut above Segundo Garcia's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Le Franc looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le Franc lands the left hand.#ROC#Garcia is rocked!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Le Franc misses.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Le Franc finish him?
Donk. Garcia catches Le Franc right on the button with a cross.
Le Franc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia seems to have recovered his senses.
Le Franc with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garcia to score with a decent uppercut.
Garcia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Le Franc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Le Franc.
Garcia connects with a crisp jab.
Garcia with the inside leg kick.
Le Franc throws a leg kick but Garcia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Le Franc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Le Franc checks the leg kick.
Garcia thows a leg kick but Le Franc checks it
and Le Franc makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
It looked like Le Franc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garcia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Franc checks a leg kick.
Le Franc feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Segundo Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Segundo Garcia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Le Franc gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Le Franc takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice leg kick from Garcia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia thumps Le Franc with a low kick.
Garcia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garcia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Garcia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Le Franc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD#
Le Franc cracks Garcia with an uppercut from hell and Garcia crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Le Franc's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Le Franc tries to pass.
Le Franc passes Garcia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Le Franc with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Le Franc wants to advance to full mount but Garcia doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet.
Le Franc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia managing to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Le Franc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garcia digs a good hook to Le Franc's body.
Garcia throws a body punch but Le Franc moves out of range.
Garcia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Le Franc moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Le Franc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Segundo Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Le Franc at a distance. #T3#
Le Franc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garcia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Le Franc counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Le Franc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
Garcia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garcia throws a shot to the body.
Garcia scores with the left hand. Le Franc knows he should have avoided that one.
Garcia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Le Franc looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Garcia tries to clinch but Le Franc is having none of it.
Garcia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Guy Le Franc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Franc has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia.
Garcia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Le Franc misses with a looping left.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Garcia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Le Franc takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Garcia.
Both fighters circling a little - Garcia finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Le Franc.#CUT#Segundo Garcia's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le Franc.
Garcia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garcia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Le Franc moves out of range easily.
Le Franc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garcia scores with a jab to the head.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Le Franc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Le Franc was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garcia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Le Franc is out of range.
Garcia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Le Franc's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Segundo Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garcia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Segundo Garcia!

An out of breath Segundo Garcia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DMMA 103: Imanari vs Munga     
Date:   May 07, 2022
#R1#
Le Franc scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diego looks to land a combination but Le Franc avoids it well.
Le Franc takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A lazy left from Diego finds it's target.
Le Franc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego throws out a loose jab but Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Franc fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diego just manages to avoid it.
Diego thows a leg kick but Le Franc checks it
and Le Franc counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diego.
Diego avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Le Franc defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Le Franc swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le Franc moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Le Franc digs a good hook to Diego's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Franc moves forwards but Diego connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Le Franc. Le Franc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Franc is just out of range.
Diego connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Diego blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego misses the jab.
Le Franc is looking to counter punch.
Diego slips a jab from Le Franc.
Le Franc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Diego misses with a hook
and Le Franc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Franc tries to clinch but Diego is having none of it.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Le Franc. #CL2#
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Franc tries to pull guard but Diego holds him up against the cage and eventually Le Franc drops back down to his feet.
Le Franc blocks a body shot from Diego.
Le Franc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow. #T2#
Le Franc struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego looking to slow down the pace here.
Le Franc working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Diego to work.
Le Franc lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Le Franc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Le Franc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego slows down the pace here.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Diego wants to break free but Le Franc has control.
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Le Franc lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Le Franc lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Franc tries to pull guard but Diego forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diego taking a breather.
Le Franc throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Diego.
Le Franc working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Le Franc is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Le Franc can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Le Franc misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Le Franc fails to land.
Diego's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Le Franc is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diego to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Le Franc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Guy Le Franc will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Diego's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Le Franc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Diego scores with a shot to the body.
Diego throws a hook but Le Franc avoids it easily.
Diego jabs Le Franc right on the nose. Le Franc blinks but takes it well.
Le Franc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Franc was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Le Franc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego falls off balance throwing a combination
and Le Franc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Le Franc slips a jab from Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tries to work over Le Franc's front leg with a kick but Le Franc checks it.
Diego misses with a body shot
and Le Franc counters with a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Diego.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Franc is just out of range.
Le Franc takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Diego defending well as Le Franc loads up on a big left hand.
Le Franc's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.
Le Franc throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
A combination from Diego does no damage.
Diego throws a leg kick
and Le Franc counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Le Franc is out of range.
Le Franc was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Le Franc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Le Franc is looking to score with low kicks.
Le Franc has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diego finds it's way round the side to connect with Le Franc's head.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Franc throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Diego lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego checks a leg kick.
Le Franc takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Le Franc darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Franc.
Diego catches Le Franc with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Le Franc slips a straight right by Diego.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diego.
A combination from Diego does no damage.
Diego moves away from the strike by Le Franc.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Franc swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Diego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diego lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Le Franc has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Le Franc and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Diego checks a leg kick.
Le Franc swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Le Franc gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Le Franc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Franc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Le Franc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Le Franc moves away and avoids it.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Le Franc is out of range.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Le Franc moved out of range.
Le Franc walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Sam Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diego paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Le Franc moved out of range.
Diego misses with a looping right.#T4#
Le Franc blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Le Franc's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Le Franc scrambles back to his feet.
Le Franc throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Franc moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Diego punishes Le Franc's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diego cracks Le Franc with a nice body shot.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Le Franc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Le Franc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Le Franc keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diego's efforts to push away.
Le Franc misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Diego's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Diego with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheers as Diego lands an impressive looking overhand right. Le Franc doesn't seem phased though.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diego bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Le Franc's head backwards.
Diego lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Le Franc ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego misses with a few strikes there.
Diego is looking to slow Le Franc down with leg kicks.
Diego throws a hook but Le Franc blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Le Franc counter with a right hand.
Le Franc throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diego! But no joy.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diego lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#Diego is rocked!
Le Franc dodges the punch combination from Diego.
Diego is still on wobbly legs! Can Le Franc finish him?#T1#
Diego throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Franc counters with a good low kick that Diego was not able to check.
Diego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick from Diego is predictable there
and Le Franc counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy Le Franc!

 

Event: DMMA 95: Van Asch vs Imanari     
Date:   Apr 02, 2022
#R1#
Alexander takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alexander is looking to slow Le Franc down with leg kicks.
Le Franc defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Le Franc throws a shot from downtown. Alexander moves away and avoids it.
Le Franc throws a right hand that misses
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Alexander.
Alexander keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alexander is looking to counter punch.
Alexander connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Le Franc checks it.
Le Franc throws a fast counter high kick but Alexander manages to duck under it in time.
Le Franc lands a right hook to the body.
Alexander with the inside leg kick.
Le Franc slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Le Franc thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcus Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Alexander misses with a hook
and Le Franc counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Le Franc misses with a straight left.
Alexander fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alexander connects with a nice looking jab.
Le Franc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alexander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Franc.
A nice side step and Le Franc releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alexander lands a really nice looking cross but Le Franc seems unphased.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Alexander.
Alexander has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alexander with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Le Franc moved away.#T2#
Le Franc throws a low kick but Alexander moves out of range easily.
Alexander misses with a lunging right hand
and Le Franc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander throws an off balance right hand
and Le Franc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Franc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexander.
Le Franc throws a hook but Alexander blocks it.
Alexander feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alexander.
Alexander bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Le Franc's head backwards.
Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.
Alexander scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Le Franc moves away and avoids it.
Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexander.
Le Franc looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Le Franc misses.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Le Franc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Le Franc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexander takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Le Franc misses with a hook.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Le Franc ducks down to avoid it.
Le Franc looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexander throws a quick inside leg kick.
Le Franc swings widly with a right hand
and Alexander counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Le Franc ducks down to avoid it.
Le Franc takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Le Franc gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alexander moves away from the strike by Le Franc.
That kick from Alexander tenderised Le Franc's leg. Le Franc is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Alexander throws a hook but Le Franc blocks it.
Le Franc takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Le Franc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alexander throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Alexander.
Le Franc tries to score with a low kick but Alexander moves his leg out of the way.
Le Franc misses with a looping right.
Alexander throws an off balance right hand
and Le Franc counters with a right hand to the body.
Alexander fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Le Franc on the side of the head.
Alexander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Alexander dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Le Franc misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Le Franc on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Le Franc connects with a solid leg kick.
Le Franc lands a jab.
Le Franc misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Le Franc lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alexander has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alexander and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alexander jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Alexander connects with a looping right hand.
Alexander slips a straight right by Le Franc.
Alexander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc loads up on a big right hand but Alexander slips the punch.
Alexander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Franc tries to land a leg kick but Alexander saw it coming and moves away.
Le Franc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Le Franc.
Le Franc looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body kick from Le Franc.
Alexander moves out of range of the body kick from Le Franc.
Nice jab there from Alexander.
Alexander does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexander. That's going to slow Le Franc down.
Alexander lands with an overhand left.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Le Franc might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alexander has got the better of the exchanges.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Le Franc ducks down to avoid it.
Le Franc is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Alexander scores with a hook.
Marcus Alexander is winning the standup battle so far.
Le Franc takes one to the side of the head.
Alexander avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Le Franc misses with an uppercut
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexander misses with a looping right.
Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Franc blocks a leg kick.
Le Franc now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alexander scores with a kick to the body.
Le Franc's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexander.
Alexander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Franc can do to turn this around?
Alexander takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Le Franc missing with a left hand there. Alexander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Le Franc lands a two punch combo.
Le Franc ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Le Franc has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alexander misses with an uppercut
and Le Franc counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Alexander lands with an overhand left.
Le Franc on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Le Franc takes one to the side of the head.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Le Franc releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Le Franc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Le Franc with a jab.
Alexander throws a hook but Le Franc avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Le Franc! But no joy.
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le Franc.
Alexander thinks about countering with a head kick.
Le Franc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Le Franc.
Alexander throws a lazy right hand but Le Franc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexander misses with a leg kick.
Le Franc looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Alexander swings widly with a right hand
and Le Franc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Le Franc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le Franc feints a counter leg kick.
Le Franc on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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!
Le Franc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Franc.
Le Franc throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Le Franc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
Le Franc looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexander scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Le Franc lands with a nice combination. Alexander backs away looking to recover.
Alexander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexander thumps Le Franc with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Alexander will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Alexander. That snapped Le Franc's head back.
Le Franc misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexander as he connects with a hook.
Le Franc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alexander. Alexander obviously looking to wear him down.
Alexander lands a glancing blow to the side of Le Franc's head.
Alexander thumps Le Franc with a low kick.
Alexander lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alexander misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Le Franc to score with a decent uppercut.
Le Franc checks a low kick from Alexander.
Good leg kick by Alexander.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Le Franc checks it. #T1#
Le Franc connects with the punch.
Alexander connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alexander throws a lazy right hand but Le Franc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Le Franc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Le Francs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Alexander throws a low kick but Le Franc avoids it.
Le Franc throws a series of punches but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Le Franc scores with a jab to the head.
Le Franc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alexander can pounce on him.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Le Franc sees it coming and moves out of range.
Le Franc throws out a counter right but Alexander avoids it with no problem.
Le Franc with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Le Franc wants to clinch but Alexander slips to the side
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Franc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Franc swings widly with a right hand
and Alexander counters with a low kick, right behind Le Franc 's knee.
Alexander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Le Franc checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alexander looks to land a right hand but Le Franc moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Le Franc! But no joy.
Le Franc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Alexander misses.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Le Franc.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexander. That's going to slow Le Franc down.
Alexander uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Le Franc throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Le Franc scores with a sloppy right hand. Alexander should have avoided that one.
Le Franc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Le Franc moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander.
Alexander is trying to break the clinch but Le Franc has him pressed against the cage.
Marcus Alexander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Le Franc has a couple of punches blocked by Alexander.
Le Franc presses Alexander against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Guy Le Franc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
Alexander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Le Franc misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Le Franc. #T4#
Le Franc throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexander.
Le Franc misses with some punches.
Le Franc tries to pull guard but Alexander won't allow it. #BC#
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Alexander lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Alexander.
Le Franc connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Franc lands the left hand.
Alexander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Le Franc.
Alexander throws a solid leg kick but Le Franc takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alexander.
Le Franc tried to score with a low kick but Alexander checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcus Alexander.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alexander, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Alexander!

Marcus Alexander thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DMMA 86: Hasselhoff vs Account     
Date:   Feb 27, 2022
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bukowski checks a leg kick.
Le Franc has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Le Franc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le Franc turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Bukowski.
Bukowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Le Franc jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
Bukowski gets a double leg takedown into Le Franc's guard.
Bukowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bukowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bukowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Bukowski content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Le Franc has locked up a guillotine! Le Franc's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bukowski is holding on here and Le Franc must be using up a lot of energy. Bukowski has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Le Franc gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Guy Le Franc!

 

Event: DMMA 78: Johnson vs Mukunzi     
Date:   Jan 29, 2022
#R1#
Kuti looks to throw the jab but Le Franc is out of range.
Kuti throws a hook but Le Franc avoids it easily.
Le Franc thumps Kuti with a low kick.
Le Franc ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Kuti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
Le Franc takes a swing at Kuti's ribcage but misses.
Kuti moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice jab there from Kuti.
Kuti sizes up Le Franc with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuti misses with a body shot.
Kuti misses with a jab to the body
and Le Franc counters with a straight right hand.
Kuti misses the body punch
and Le Franc counters with a big right hand! Oh Kuti is in trouble here! Le Franc follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Le Franc!

 

Event: DMMA 65: Faulk vs Barboza     
Date:   Dec 11, 2021
#R1#
Le Franc bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Borgia's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Le Franc connects with an inside leg kick.
Borgia misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Le Franc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Borgia misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Le Franc.
A telegraphed right hand from Borgia misses the target.
Alexander Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borgia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Le Franc. Le Franc obviously looking to wear him down.
Borgia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Le Franc counters with a low kick, right behind Borgia 's knee.
Le Franc circles away from the clinch attempt
and Le Franc counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Le Franc lands a nice looking body shot.
Le Franc thuds his right hand into Borgia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Franc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Borgia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Le Franc slips under a jab from Borgia.#T1#
A head kick by Borgia misses
and Le Franc makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Borgia connects with the punch.
Le Franc lands a jab to Borgia's midsection.
Borgia is breathing heavily.
Borgia throws a lazy head kick
and Le Franc makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Borgia misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Le Franc releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Le Franc.
Le Franc throws a shot to the body. #KD2#
Le Franc bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Borgia! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Borgia is rocked!#CUT2#Alexander Borgia's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Franc trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Oh Borgia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia trying to control the position.
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borgia seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Borgia seems keen to control Le Franc's posture.
Le Franc won't allow Borgia to sweep him here.
Borgia controlling Le Franc's posture.
Borgia wants to sweep here but Le Franc controlling him for the moment.
Le Franc sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Le Franc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Borgia misses with an uppercut. Le Franc saw that one coming.
Le Franc appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Borgia misses with a body shot.
Borgia swings widly with a right hand
and Le Franc counters with a straight right hand.
Le Franc slips under a jab.
Le Franc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Borgia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Le Franc is looking to slow Borgia down with leg kicks.
Borgia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Guy Le Franc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borgia with a nice cross.
Le Franc lands a really nice looking cross but Borgia seems unphased. #T4#
Borgia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Le Franc counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Franc ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Borgia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Le Franc is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Borgia rather than just go for the knockout.
Le Franc listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#Alexander Borgia's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Le Franc slips a jab from Borgia.
Borgia throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Franc counters with an outside leg kick.
Borgia misses with a left hand
and Le Franc counters with a nice body shot.
Le Franc wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Borgia has his takedown stuffed
and Le Franc counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy Le Franc!

 

Event: DMMA 23: Dracula vs Rakosi     
Date:   Jul 03, 2021
#R1#
Navarro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Le Franc shoots in for a double leg but Navarro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Le Franc shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Navarro defends it nicely.
Navarro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Le Franc.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Le Franc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Navarro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Le Franc.
Navarro lands a two punch combo.
Navarro connects with a body shot.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Navarro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Franc dives in for a single leg takedown but Navarro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Le Franc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Navarro misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Le Franc's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Navarro working some nice short punches in the 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!
Navarro scores with a shoulder strike.
Le Franc scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navarro.
Navarro swings wildly with an uppercut but Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navarro.
Navarro blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Navarro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Franc lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Navarro prevents a body shot from Le Franc.
Le Franc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Navarro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Navarro breaks from the clinch.
Navarro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le Franc was well out of range. Poor timing from Navarro.
Le Franc dives in and grabs Navarro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Navarro pushes down on Le Franc's head and hops out.
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Le Franc saw that one coming.
Le Franc walks into a left hand.
Le Franc shoots in but Navarro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Le Franc takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Navarro punishes Le Franc's body with a nice straight punch.
Navarro scores with a jab. Le Franc acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Le Franc shoots for a double leg takedown but Navarro sprawls well. He's pushed Le Franc's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Navarro jabs Le Franc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navarro lands a slapping body shot.
Navarro lands with a shot to the body.
Le Franc shoots for a takedown but Navarro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Navarro lands a nice looking body shot.
Navarro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Navarro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Navarro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Le Franc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Le Franc shoots in but no luck this time.
Le Franc is breathing heavily.
Le Franc needs to keep his hands up - Navarro had a free shot at his head there.
Le Franc tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Navarro swivels and escapes.
Le Franc shoots in and drives through. Navarro sprawls well.
Navarro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Navarro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Le Franc under the eye.
Navarro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Le Franc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Navarro misses.
Navarro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Navarro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Navarro. No joy for Le Franc on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Navarro! But no joy.
Navarro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jimmy Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Navarro.
Le Franc takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Navarro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Navarro dips to his left and cracks Le Franc with an uppercut!#T3#
Navarro misses with a two punch combination.
Navarro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Le Franc had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Le Franc walks into a stiff left hand from Navarro.
Navarro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Navarro cracks Le Franc with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Le Franc has his takedown stuffed
and Navarro counters with a stiff right hand.
Navarro digs a good hook to Le Franc's body.
Le Franc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Navarro sprawls well. Navarro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Le Franc gets slowly back to his feet.
Le Franc takes one on the button.
Navarro lands with a nice body punch.
Le Franc shoots for a takedown but Navarro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Navarro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Le Franc is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Franc walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Navarro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Navarro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Le Franc shoots in but Navarro avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Le Franc doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Le Franc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Navarro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Le Franc somewhat.
Navarro throws a jab when Le Franc was well out of range.
Navarro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Le Franc goes for a double leg but Navarro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Navarro continues to drive forward.
Navarro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Navarro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Navarro lands a nice uppercut.
Navarro scores with a shoulder strike.
Navarro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Navarro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Navarro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Navarro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navarro.
Navarro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Le Franc is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Navarro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Navarro connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Le Franc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Le Franc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
Navarro lands a nice hook to Le Franc's body. Le Franc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Le Franc walks into a left hand.
Le Franc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Navarro sprawls well. Navarro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Le Franc gets slowly back to his feet.
Le Franc shoots in looking for a takedown. Navarro tries to sprawl out of it but Le Franc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Navarro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Navarro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Navarro wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Le Franc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Navarro cracks Le Franc with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Navarro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Navarro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Le Franc avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Navarro scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Navarro leaves Le Franc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Navarro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Le Franc gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Navarro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Navarro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Le Franc's head.
Le Franc on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Le Franc slips a jab from Navarro.
Navarro throws an overhand right that lands on Le Franc's shoulder, as Le Franc tries to avoid the shot.
Navarro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Navarro wants it to stay on the feet.
Navarro thuds a left hand into Le Franc's body.
Le Franc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Navarro but Navarro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Navarro looks to land a left hand but Le Franc moved out of range nicely.
Le Franc walks into a left hand.
Le Franc ducks right into an uppercut from Navarro.
Le Franc slips a jab from Navarro.
Navarro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Le Franc momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Franc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Navarro sprawls well. Navarro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Le Franc gets slowly back to his feet.
Navarro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Navarro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Navarro lands a nice shot to the body.
Navarro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab from Navarro.
Le Franc with a poor takedown
and Navarro counters with a right hand to the body.
Navarro thuds a left hand into Le Franc's body.
Navarro punishes Le Franc's body with a nice straight punch.
Le Franc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Le Franc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Navarro tries to avoid it but Le Franc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Navarro to the ground. Navarro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Navarro scores with a shot to the body.
Navarro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Navarro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Navarro works Le Franc's body with a nice hook.
Le Franc looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Le Franc takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jab by Navarro.
Le Franc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Le Franc takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Le Franc fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Navarro avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Le Franc takes one to the chin there.
Navarro connects with a body shot.
Le Franc fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Le Franc has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Navarro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Le Franc takes one to the chin there.
Le Franc doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Navarro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Le Franc takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Navarro jabs Le Franc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Navarro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Navarro connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navarro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Le Franc momentarily.
Oh Le Franc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jimmy Navarro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Le Franc misses with a takedown attempt
and Navarro counters with a left to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Le Franc. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Navarro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Le Franc seems to have got his legs back now.
Navarro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Navarro connects with a right hand. Le Franc shakes it off.
Navarro throws a shot from downtown. Le Franc moves away and avoids it.
Le Franc shoots in and drives through. Navarro sprawls well.
Le Franc doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Navarro digs a good body shot into Le Franc's ribs.
Navarro works over Le Franc's head and body with a nice combination.
Navarro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Le Franc. Le Franc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Navarro jabs at Le Franc's body.
Navarro stalks Le Franc and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Le Franc's face. Le Franc staggers backwards, shaken.
Le Franc walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Navarro lands with a good body shot.
Navarro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Navarro lands with a hook. Le Franc tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Navarro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Navarro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Le Franc walks into a jab.
A big left from Navarro misses.
Navarro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Le Franc. Le Franc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Navarro cracks a nice hook into Le Franc's ribs.
Navarro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Le Franc.
Le Franc takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Le Franc misses with a takedown
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut.
Navarro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Navarro jabs Le Franc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Navarro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Navarro with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Franc gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Le Franc tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Navarro is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Le Franc buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Le Franc!! Le Franc is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Navarro throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Navarro!

 

Event: DMMA 12: Woods vs Tucker     
Date:   May 26, 2021
#R1#
Le Franc tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Faltraids sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Le Franc somewhat.
O Faltraids appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Le Franc fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O Faltraids avoids it really well and circles away.
O Faltraids is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Le Franc.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Le Franc.
Jack O Faltraids has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Le Franc.
Le Franc shoots in looking for a takedown but O Faltraids manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Le Franc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from O Faltraids. No joy for Le Franc on that attempt.
O Faltraids swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Le Franc shoots in for a takedown but O Faltraids shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Le Franc.
O Faltraids went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Le Franc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Faltraids.
No luck for Le Franc with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Le Franc misses with a takedown attempt - O Faltraids sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Le Franc has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Le Franc looks winded!#TD#
O Faltraids gets the takedown into side control.
Le Franc tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but O Faltraids wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
O Faltraids working away.
O Faltraids lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Le Franc down. #SUB#
O Faltraids thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
O Faltraids fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T2#
O Faltraids wants to lay and pray for a moment but Le Franc keeps working.
O Faltraids definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
O Faltraids throws an elbow but Le Franc slips to the side and avoids it well.
O Faltraids laying and praying for a moment but Le Franc takes advantage and regains half guard.
Le Franc is doing well to control the position and prevent O Faltraids from advancing to side control.#T3##SUB#
O Faltraids seems to be working for a kimura but Le Franc defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
O Faltraids seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Le Franc wants to improve his position but O Faltraids is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
O Faltraids displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Le Franc.
O Faltraids is looking to counter with head kicks.
Le Franc shoots and misses
and O Faltraids counters with a low kick, right behind Le Franc 's knee.
O Faltraids misses with an uppercut. Le Franc saw that one coming.
O Faltraids slaps away a takedown attempt from Le Franc, before circling back to the center of the mat.
O Faltraids keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Le Franc with that takedown attempt.
O Faltraids appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
O Faltraids stuffs the takedown.
Le Franc fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack O Faltraids dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Le Franc shoots in looking for a takedown but O Faltraids manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Le Franc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It appears O Faltraids was looking to counter with a kick there.
O Faltraids is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Franc can do to turn this around?
Le Franc dives in and grabs O Faltraids's left leg, looking for a takedown. O Faltraids pushes down on Le Franc's head and hops out.
Le Franc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Faltraids but O Faltraids pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jack O Faltraids has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Le Franc.
Le Franc shoots in for a double leg but O Faltraids sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
O Faltraids appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
O Faltraids fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Le Franc, pushing him back against the cage.
Le Franc working hard to break the clinch.
Le Franc misses with the head strike.
Le Franc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Le Franc has a couple of punches blocked by O Faltraids.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Faltraids blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Le Franc fails to land.
Le Franc is trying to maintain a safe position but O Faltraids gets an underhook and turns Le Franc into the cage.
Le Franc lands on the inside with an uppercut.
O Faltraids displaying some good clinch control by pressing Le Franc up against the cage.#T1#
Nice body punch from Le Franc - that landed with a thud.
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Faltraids takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Le Franc.
O Faltraids throws a head punch that misses.
Le Franc lands a body punch in the clinch.
Le Franc is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
O Faltraids lands a right hand.
Le Franc gets through O Faltraids's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Le Franc misses with the head strike. #T2#
O Faltraids's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Le Franc on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Le Franc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Faltraids jumps guard but Le Franc turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Le Franc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Le Franc as the two fighters clinch.
O Faltraids is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Le Franc is keeping busy.
Guy Le Franc seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Franc tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Faltraids swivels and escapes.
Le Franc tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Faltraids sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Le Franc somewhat.
O Faltraids feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Le Franc shoots for a takedown but O Faltraids saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
O Faltraids gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from O Faltraids. No joy for Le Franc on that attempt.
Le Franc is breathing heavily.
Le Franc goes for a double leg but O Faltraids avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as O Faltraids continues to drive forward.
O Faltraids attempts a counter takedown but Le Franc avoids it well and moves away.
Jack O Faltraids is winning the standup battle so far.
Le Franc fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters circling a little - O Faltraids finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
O Faltraids lands a nice leg kick that just misses Le Franc's sensitive parts.
Le Franc shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has O Faltraids pinned against the cage. O Faltraids gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
O Faltraids appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Le Franc avoids the head kick by O Faltraids.
O Faltraids lands a really nice looking cross but Le Franc seems unphased.
Le Franc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Faltraids as he jumps to the side.
O Faltraids is looking to counter the offense by Le Franc and move into the clinch.#T4#
Le Franc shoots in for a double leg but O Faltraids sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
O Faltraids misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Le Franc avoids a kick to the body.
O Faltraids misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from O Faltraids misses its intended target.
Le Franc tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Faltraids swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Franc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Le Franc looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Faltraids is fending him off so far but Le Franc persists. Nope, O Faltraids circles away and we're back to standing.
O Faltraids stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Le Franc avoids the head kick by O Faltraids.
Le Franc shoots in and drives through. O Faltraids sprawls well.
O Faltraids fires out a quick counter leg kick but Le Franc just manages to avoid it.
O Faltraids lands a nice looking body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack O Faltraids dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Le Franc shoots in but no luck this time.
O Faltraids throws a shot from downtown. Le Franc moves away and avoids it.
Le Franc tries for a takedown but O Faltraids sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Le Franc fails with a takedown attempt.
Jack O Faltraids has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Le Franc.#TD#
O Faltraids 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.#SUB#
O Faltraids drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and O Faltraids jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
O Faltraids trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Faltraids not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
O Faltraids trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Franc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Faltraids loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O Faltraids trying to control but Le Franc is working from the bottom.
O Faltraids throws an elbow that misses. Le Franc uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in O Faltraids's guard. Nice move by Le Franc!#REVB#
Le Franc slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Guy Le Franc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack O Faltraids is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
O Faltraids 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#
O Faltraids wants to lay and pray for a moment but Le Franc keeps working.
Le Franc slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
O Faltraids trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Franc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
O Faltraids is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
O Faltraids trying to control but Le Franc is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
O Faltraids wants to pass the guard but Le Franc is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
O Faltraids keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
O Faltraids throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le Franc thuds a left hand into O Faltraids's body.
Le Franc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le Franc fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Le Franc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Faltraids stuffs the takedown.
O Faltraids seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
O Faltraids tries to work over Le Franc's front leg with a kick but Le Franc checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack O Faltraids showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for O Faltraids, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack O Faltraids!

Our winner, Jack O Faltraids, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DMMA 4: Leblond vs Abarai     
Date:   Apr 28, 2021
#R1#
Le Franc dives in for a single leg takedown but Diesel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Diesel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diesel looks to land a combination but Le Franc avoids it well.
Le Franc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diesel.
Le Franc definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Diesel rushes Le Franc and presses him up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Diesel.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel. #BC#
Le Franc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Le Franc on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Diesel manages to break the clinch.
Le Franc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diesel can pounce on him.
Diesel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Le Franc tries for a takedown but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Le Franc looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diesel is fending him off so far but Le Franc persists. Nope, Diesel circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Le Franc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Le Franc or perhaps it was just good defense by Diesel, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.#T1##BC2#
Diesel breaks from the clinch.
Diesel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Le Franc shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diesel defends it nicely.
Le Franc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diesel.
A jab from Diesel finds it's way through Le Franc's defenses.
Diesel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Le Franc.
Diesel cracks Le Franc with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diesel lands a jab to the nose.
Diesel connects with a solid leg kick.
Diesel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Diesel clinches up against the cage.
Le Franc tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Le Franc back against the cage.
Le Franc tries to break free but Diesel pushes him back against the cage.
Le Franc wants to get back to striking at distance but Diesel won't allow it.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Le Franc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Franc blocks a body shot from Diesel. #T2##BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Diesel has closed the distance and engaged Le Franc in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Le Franc wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Le Franc is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Diesel tries to work over Le Franc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Le Franc misses with some punches.
Diesel is leaning against Le Franc and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Le Franc struggles to land a body shot inside as Diesel controls his hands.
Le Franc can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Le Franc blocking some punches.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Franc. #T3#
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Diesel digs a right hand into Le Franc's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Le Franc's gas tank.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diesel blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Le Franc breaks from the clinch.
Diesel throws out a powerful jab.
Diesel tries to clinch but Le Franc moves out of range.
Le Franc has a takedown stuffed.
Diesel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Le Franc darts in looking for a takedown but Diesel gets double underhooks and turns Le Franc into the cage.
Le Franc is breathing heavily.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Le Franc. #BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch.
Le Franc goes for a double leg but Diesel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diesel continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Le Franc has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Le Franc lands a right hand.
Le Franc blocking some punches.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
Le Franc misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Le Franc - that landed with a thud.
Le Franc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Le Franc.
Le Franc can't break the clinch.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Franc controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Diesel as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Diesel.
Le Franc looking to slow down the pace here.
Le Franc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schwonckl Diesel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Le Franc walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Le Franc.
Diesel throws a body kick that misses.
Diesel lands a glancing blow to the side of Le Franc's head.
Diesel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diesel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diesel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diesel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Le Franc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Diesel pushes Le Franc up against the cage in a clinch.
Schwonckl Diesel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diesel tries a body shot but Le Franc blocks it.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Franc controls his hands. #BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Diesel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diesel.
Diesel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diesel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Le Franc's head.
Schwonckl Diesel seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Le Franc goes for a double leg but Diesel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diesel continues to drive forward.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Le Franc controls the action.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Le Franc can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel gets through Le Franc's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Le Franc misses with a body punch.
Le Franc prevents a body shot from Diesel.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
Diesel pushes Le Franc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diesel prevents a body shot from Le Franc.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Le Franc avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
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!#BC2#
Diesel manages to break the clinch.
Diesel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diesel leaves Le Franc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2##CL2#
Le Franc tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Le Franc lands a hook to the side of the head.
Le Franc lands a shoulder strike.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Le Franc lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Le Franc lands a nice uppercut.
Le Franc swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
A right hand to the body from Le Franc. #BC2#
Diesel breaks from the clinch.
Le Franc shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diesel pinned against the cage. Diesel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diesel's corner calls for a 1-2. Diesel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Diesel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Le Franc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diesel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Le Franc momentarily.
Diesel scores with a shot to the body.
Diesel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Franc closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diesel throws a jab when Le Franc was well out of range.
Diesel is looking to land body kicks.
Diesel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diesel throws the left hand but Le Franc avoids the punch easily.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Le Franc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Le Franc tries for a takedown but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Le Franc with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Diesel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diesel lands a body punch.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel is leaning against Le Franc and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Le Franc misses with some punches.
Diesel tries to work over Le Franc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Diesel lands a left hand.
Diesel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Diesel.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Diesel. #BC2#
Diesel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Le Franc prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Diesel.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Le Franc or not.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Le Franc misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schwonckl Diesel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Le Franc has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Le Franc there as he acknowledges the shot.
Le Franc dives in for a single leg takedown but Diesel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Le Franc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel lands with a light punch inside.
Le Franc gets through Diesel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Diesel - that landed with a thud.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Le Franc swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Franc throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel. #BC2#
Diesel manages to break the clinch.
Le Franc takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diesel cracks Le Franc with an open hand slap.
Le Franc takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Le Franc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diesel. Diesel obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Franc drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#Le Franc is rocked!
Diesel throws a leg kick which misses Le Franc's front leg but catches the back leg as Le Franc tries to avoid it.
Le Franc shoots for a double leg takedown but Diesel sprawls well. He's pushed Le Franc's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diesel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Le Franc.
Diesel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Le Franc. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Diesel breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel pushes Le Franc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diesel is looking to clinch but Le Franc is avoiding it.
Le Franc fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diesel, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
Le Franc has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Diesel.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Guy Le Franc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Franc looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Le Franc blocks a body shot from Diesel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Franc prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel pushes Le Franc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Diesel.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Diesel is working Le Franc over against the cage.#BC2#
Diesel breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Diesel.
Diesel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Le Franc's hands.#CL2#
Le Franc gets tackled into the cage by Diesel. Diesel maintains the clinch.
Diesel tries a body shot but Le Franc blocks it.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Le Franc controls the action.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Le Franc. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards. #BC2#
Diesel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Le Franc has his takedown stuffed
and Le Franc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diesel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diesel wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Diesel cracks Le Franc with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oh Le Franc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Diesel clinches up with Le Franc and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Le Franc seems to have got his legs back now.
Le Franc misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel is leaning against Le Franc and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Le Franc misses with a punch to the body.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
Le Franc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel presses Le Franc against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Le Franc misses with the head strike. #T4#
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
Diesel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Le Franc or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Franc's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Le Franc misses with a body punch.
Schwonckl Diesel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Le Franc prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Le Franc tries to break free but Diesel pushes him back against the cage.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Le Franc controls the action.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diesel presses Le Franc against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Le Franc lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Diesel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Franc dives in and grabs Diesel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diesel pushes down on Le Franc's head and hops out.
Le Franc tries to move into range but Diesel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Le Franc throws a jab when Diesel was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schwonckl Diesel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diesel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schwonckl Diesel!

Schwonckl Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 15, 2020
#R1##CL#
Le Franc gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Le Franc jumps guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Sanchez as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Le Franc screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Sanchez! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

 
 
 
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