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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a double leg but Frost sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pedro Bonzela Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonzela Franco was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bonzela Franco or perhaps it was just good defense by Frost, which made it look bad.
Bonzela Franco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Bonzela Franco gets a double leg takedown into Frost's guard.
Bonzela Franco prevents Frost from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Frost manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Bonzela Franco breaks the clinch.
Bonzela Franco tries for a takedown but Frost circles away easily
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Bonzela Franco. That's going to take a lot out of 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!
Frost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bonzela Franco goes for a double leg but Frost avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frost continues to drive forward.#T1##BC2#
Frost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheers as Frost lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bonzela Franco doesn't seem phased though.
Bonzela Franco tries for a takedown but Frost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frost slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bonzela Franco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frost tries to avoid it but Bonzela Franco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frost to the ground. Frost escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frost scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frost sprawls well. Frost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bonzela Franco gets slowly back to his feet.
Frost lands a nice hook to Bonzela Franco's body. Bonzela Franco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bonzela Franco goes for a double leg but Frost avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frost continues to drive forward.#T2##BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frost digs a good body shot into Bonzela Franco's ribs.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Bonzela Franco misses its target.#TD#
Bonzela Franco looking to score a takedown here. Frost is defending well but Bonzela Franco drives through and ends up in Frost's guard.
Frost is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bonzela Franco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frost's head.
Bonzela Franco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bonzela Franco trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Frost has Bonzela Franco pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frost is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bonzela Franco rather than just go for the knockout.
Bonzela Franco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frost swivels and escapes.
Bonzela Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frost sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonzela Franco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Frost. No joy for Bonzela Franco on that attempt.
Frost fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonzela Franco.
Olaf Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonzela Franco is breathing heavily.
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frost but Frost pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frost looks to land a combination. Bonzela Franco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Some wild striking there from Frost.
Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
Bonzela Franco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
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!#TD#
Bonzela Franco feints and as Frost raises his hands in defense, Bonzela Franco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Frost scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Frost dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bonzela Franco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frost defends it nicely.
Frost has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bonzela Franco is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Frost throws a hook but Bonzela Franco blocks it.
Frost defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco.
Frost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco is defended easily by Frost.
Frost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Bonzela Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frost sprawls well. Frost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bonzela Franco gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonzela Franco.
Frost throws a series of punches but Bonzela Franco avoids them all with ease.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bonzela Franco misses with a takedown attempt
and Frost counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco is defended easily by Frost.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Frost looks to land a left hand but Bonzela Franco moved out of range nicely.
Bonzela Franco changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frost misses with a few strikes there.
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonzela Franco.
Frost misses with an uppercut.
Frost tries to bum rush Bonzela Franco with a series of wild strikes but Bonzela Franco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bonzela Franco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Frost.
Bonzela Franco staying out of range there.
Bonzela Franco tries to counter with a takedown but Frost is quick to defend against it.
Bonzela Franco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frost defends it nicely.#T2#
Frost throws a series of punches but Bonzela Franco moves out of range.
Bonzela Franco with a poor takedown
and Frost counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Frost as Bonzela Franco shoots in.
Bonzela Franco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frost goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Frost stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco. Bonzela Franco gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonzela Franco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Frost connects with a single shot there.
A punch combination from Frost misses.
Bonzela Franco avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Frost throws a hook but Bonzela Franco blocks it.#CL#
Bonzela Franco forces Frost back against the cage and clinches.
Bonzela Franco jumps guard but Frost stands there with Bonzela Franco around his waist. Bonzela Franco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frost is pressed up against the cage. Bonzela Franco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Frost down to the mat. Frost avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bonzela Franco dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Bonzela Franco decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Frost decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bonzela Franco, up you get!
Frost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonzela Franco dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Bonzela Franco keeps control of Frost as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonzela Franco seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonzela Franco was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.#TD#
Bonzela Franco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Frost tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bonzela Franco is in Frost's guard.
Bonzela Franco wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Frost is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bonzela Franco is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Frost scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Bonzela Franco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Frost sprawls well initially but Bonzela Franco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Frost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bonzela Franco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Frost misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Bonzela Franco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Frost to the mat! Frost manages to get full guard.
Bonzela Franco wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Frost has momentary wrist control but Bonzela Franco slips an elbow through the middle.
Bonzela Franco stops Frost from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Bonzela Franco stands and steps away. Frost gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bonzela Franco needs to keep his hands up - Frost had a free shot at his head there.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonzela Franco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Bonzela Franco shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Frost manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Frost kicks Bonzela Franco off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Bonzela Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Donk. Frost catches Bonzela Franco right on the button with a cross.
Bonzela Franco shoots and misses
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Bonzela Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost cracks Bonzela Franco with a good jab.
Sloppy strikes from Frost. Those never looked like landing.
Frost throws a body punch but Bonzela Franco moves out of range.
As Frost tries to get set, Bonzela Franco tries to push him back and clinch up but Frost manages to avoid the attempt.
Frost lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T2##TD#
Bonzela Franco shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonzela Franco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Frost is trying to stand back up but Bonzela Franco is controlling him
Frost blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bonzela Franco.
Frost is not content to let Bonzela Franco control the position.
We've been hearing that Bonzela Franco has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bonzela Franco is really struggling to control Frost but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3##ES2#
Frost manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Olaf Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco.
Frost lands a nice looking body shot.
Bonzela Franco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frost is looking for the big counter here.
Bonzela Franco has his takedown stuffed
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frost lands a nice hook to Bonzela Franco's body. Bonzela Franco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bonzela Franco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bonzela Franco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pedro Bonzela Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Bonzela Franco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bonzela Franco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Frost scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Bonzela Franco kicks off Frost and gets to his feet.
Bonzela Franco dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Frost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonzela Franco tries to pull guard but Frost won't allow it.
#BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch.
Pedro Bonzela Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olaf Frost is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bonzela Franco throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Frost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frost 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Frost!
In his post fight interview, Olaf Frost started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Bonzela Franco slips a jab and a cross from Seagal.
Seagal misses with a two punch combination.
Bonzela Franco fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Bonzela Franco gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bonzela Franco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Seagal is just riding it out for now. Bonzela Franco eventually gives up the hold.
Seagal is trying to stand up here but Bonzela Franco is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonzela Franco winds up and cracks Seagal with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Bonzela Franco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU#
Bonzela Franco decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Seagal throws a hook but Bonzela Franco blocks it.
Seagal throws a nice looking combination but Bonzela Franco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Seagal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonzela Franco.
Seagal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Bonzela Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seagal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonzela Franco darts in looking for a takedown but Seagal gets double underhooks and turns Bonzela Franco into the cage.
Bonzela Franco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonzela Franco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Bonzela Franco gets control of Seagal's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bonzela Franco will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bonzela Franco is adopting a defensive guard.#T2##ES#
Bonzela Franco has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Seagal has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Bonzela Franco tightens his grip and picks Seagal up, before dumping him to the ground. Seagal manages to land in guard.
Seagal wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bonzela Franco manages to pass to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
Bonzela Franco is keen to just control but Seagal is a slippery customer.
Seagal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonzela Franco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bonzela Franco is working for a kimura but Seagal is defending it quite comfortably.
Ground and pound from Bonzela Franco. #T3#
Seagal is trying to stand back up but Bonzela Franco is controlling him
Bonzela Franco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#It looks like Steven Seagal has been cut.
Bonzela Franco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bonzela Franco lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Seagal is trying to stand.
Bonzela Franco is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Bonzela Franco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Seagal is trying to stand back up but Bonzela Franco is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bonzela Franco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonzela Franco has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Bonzela Franco jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Seagal manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Seagal is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bonzela Franco connects with a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Bonzela Franco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Seagal'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#
Bonzela Franco shoots for a double leg takedown but Seagal sprawls well. He's pushed Bonzela Franco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bonzela Franco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Seagal avoids it really well and circles away.
Seagal fails to land with a series of punches.
Bonzela Franco tries for a takedown but Seagal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Bonzela Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bonzela Franco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Seagal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bonzela Franco is in Seagal's guard.
Bonzela Franco lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Seagal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bonzela Franco is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonzela Franco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seagal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bonzela Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seagal can do to turn this around?
Bonzela Franco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bonzela Franco is looking to take a break and control but Seagal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Bonzela Franco lands a nice forearm strike.
Bonzela Franco working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bonzela Franco landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #CUT#That has opened up Steven Seagal's cut even more.
Bonzela Franco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bonzela Franco prevents Seagal from escaping the position.
Seagal bucks up and tries to throw Bonzela Franco off but instead Bonzela Franco has got his back!#SUB#
Bonzela Franco sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Seagal taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pedro Bonzela Franco!
Steven Seagal spoke after the fight, saying 'My new movie called Buffet Siege 2 is coming straight to dvd. You can order it now for $50 on my website StevenSeagalBullshido.com I'm moving to London since I've recently signed for 300 FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP and plan to take that belt, so watch your ass son this guy ain't playing with fire no more!'. |
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Event:
SSG 187 Warrior vs Bremner
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Whole Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Pedro Bonzela Franco!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bonzela Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nutz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonzela Franco tries for a takedown but Nutz circles away easily#CL#
and Nutz counters by moving into the clinch.
Nutz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bonzela Franco told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Whole Nutz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco is trying to drag Nutz to the mat but Nutz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bonzela Franco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz can't get the takedown.
Nutz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bonzela Franco smiles and moves away.
Bonzela Franco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bonzela Franco shoots in but Nutz avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Nutz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonzela Franco.
Nutz is looking to counter the offense by Bonzela Franco and move into the clinch.#CL#
Nutz clinches up with Bonzela Franco and pushes him back against the cage.
Nutz tries to score a body lock takedown but Bonzela Franco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nutz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonzela Franco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nutz tries to pull guard but Bonzela Franco holds him up against the cage and eventually Nutz drops back down to his feet.
Nutz tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Nutz jumps guard and drags Bonzela Franco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Nutz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bonzela Franco escapes and throws Nutz's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (0) vs (3) Bonzela Franco
Nutz tries to buck Bonzela Franco off but Bonzela Franco is having none of it.#T2##SUB2#
Bonzela Franco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nutz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Bonzela Franco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nutz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bonzela Franco slows the pace down.
Bonzela Franco advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nutz (0) vs (5) Bonzela Franco
Nutz is squirming around, avoiding Bonzela Franco's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB2#
Nutz tries to improve his position but Bonzela Franco has taken his back! Bonzela Franco has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Nutz tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bonzela Franco pushes Nutz away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pedro Bonzela Franco!
Whole Nutz spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
SSG 180 Philbert vs Gaul
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pedro Bonzela Franco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Ragnar Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bonzela Franco stuffs the takedown attempt from Lothbrok. Lothbrok gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Lothbrok bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bonzela Franco (0) vs (4) Lothbrok#SUB2#
Lothbrok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bonzela Franco, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Lothbrok swings around for an armbar but Bonzela Franco sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lothbrok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bonzela Franco (2) vs (4) Lothbrok#SUB2#
Lothbrok looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bonzela Franco passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok won't allow Bonzela Franco to pass to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Lothbrok looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bonzela Franco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lothbrok has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bonzela Franco wants to advance to full mount but Lothbrok doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Lothbrok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonzela Franco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonzela Franco passes Lothbrok's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonzela Franco pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Bonzela Franco controlling the action here.
Bonzela Franco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Lothbrok actively working from the bottom here.
Bonzela Franco is trying to control. Lothbrok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Bonzela Franco is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Lothbrok actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lothbrok looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bonzela Franco is working for a submission of some sort.
Bonzela Franco is trying to control. Lothbrok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bonzela Franco works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bonzela Franco (5) vs (4) Lothbrok#T4#
Lothbrok is looking to get to half guard.
Lothbrok regains half guard.#SUB#
Lothbrok is defending against the submission attempts here by Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco is just content to waste time from the top position. Lothbrok takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bonzela Franco passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bonzela Franco (8) vs (4) Lothbrok
Lothbrok gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonzela Franco pulls his head out easily.
Bonzela Franco trying to control the action but Lothbrok is working from the bottom.
Bonzela Franco wants to pass to mount but Lothbrok is defending the position.
Lothbrok is looking for a sweep. Bonzela Franco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6##SUB2#
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonzela Franco pulls his head out easily.
Bonzela Franco works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bonzela Franco (11) vs (4) Lothbrok#SUB#
Bonzela Franco looking for a guillotine from mount but Lothbrok is having none of it.
Bonzela Franco looking to control but Lothbrok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lothbrok tries to reverse the position but Bonzela Franco maintains control.
Lothbrok is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Lothbrok sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bonzela Franco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lothbrok knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonzela Franco pulls his head out easily.
Bonzela Franco stalling away here and it's allowed Lothbrok to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bonzela Franco forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Bonzela Franco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lothbrok is refusing to be controlled, as Bonzela Franco sits in half guard. #T8##SUB#
Bonzela Franco is working for a kimura but Lothbrok is defending it quite comfortably.
Bonzela Franco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lothbrok keeps working. #SUB2#
Lothbrok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bonzela Franco is trying to control. Lothbrok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Bonzela Franco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T9##SUB2#
Lothbrok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lothbrok actively working from the bottom here.
Lothbrok is looking for a sweep. Bonzela Franco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lothbrok is defending against the submission attempts here by Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco trying to pass the guard but Lothbrok defending well. #T10##SUB2#
Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bonzela Franco is looking for a kimura here.
Bonzela Franco trying to pass the guard but Lothbrok defending well. #T11##SUB2#
Lothbrok looking for subs from the bottom but Bonzela Franco mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bonzela Franco (14) vs (4) Lothbrok
Lothbrok is looking to improve his position but Bonzela Franco isn't that keen on the idea.
Bonzela Franco wants to take his opponent's back but Lothbrok doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Lothbrok defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bonzela Franco.
Lothbrok sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Bonzela Franco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Lothbrok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Bonzela Franco is looking to stall here but Lothbrok recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Bonzela Franco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lothbrok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bonzela Franco has managed to get both his arms back between Lothbrok's legs - danger averted.
Bonzela Franco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bonzela Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Lothbrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lothbrok working for submissions but it's allowed Bonzela Franco to get to half guard.
#T13#
Bonzela Franco wants to control but Lothbrok is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Lothbrok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lothbrok actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bonzela Franco seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonzela Franco pulls his head out easily.
Bonzela Franco wants to pass to mount but Lothbrok is defending the position.
Bonzela Franco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lothbrok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T14#
Bonzela Franco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bonzela Franco is trying to control. Lothbrok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lothbrok regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Lothbrok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonzela Franco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bonzela Franco trying to control but Lothbrok is working from the bottom.
Bonzela Franco wants to pass the guard but Lothbrok is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonzela Franco wants to control from the top but Lothbrok keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bonzela Franco takes the fight on points by 14 to 4. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Bonzela Franco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Dude decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dude is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bonzela Franco!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dude can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bonzela Franco is looking to escape.
Dude with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB2#
Dude swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wrestling Dude! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Bonzela Franco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Okoye counters with a nice body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Okoye takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Pedro Bonzela Franco has been cut.
Okoye scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bonzela Franco doesn't seem bothered though.
Bonzela Franco looks winded!
Okoye throws a leg kick which misses Bonzela Franco's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonzela Franco tries to avoid it. #KD#
Okoye lands a big right hand that sends Bonzela Franco crashing to the mat! Okoye stays standing though and waves Bonzela Franco back to his feet!#ROC#Bonzela Franco is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okoye dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonzela Franco is still on wobbly legs! Can Okoye finish him?
Bonzela Franco is aggressively charging in as Okoye backs up avoiding any damage. Okoye tosses out a jab and Bonzela Franco runs right into it face first! Bonzela Franco is out cold! Okoye dropped down on all fours and is barking in Bonzela Franco's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Israel Okoye!
Israel Okoye seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dude but Dude pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Dude shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bonzela Franco is trying to defend but Dude finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Dude is looking for a kimura here.
Dude is looking to advance position but Bonzela Franco won't allow it.
Bonzela Franco wants to get back to full guard but Dude has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dude is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bonzela Franco has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bonzela Franco is not content to let Dude control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Dude tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bonzela Franco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dude wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dude passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bonzela Franco!
Dude fails to move to back control.
Dude can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bonzela Franco is looking to escape.
Bonzela Franco stops Dude from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T2#
Bonzela Franco is trying desperately to improve position.
Dude looking to take Bonzela Franco's back but Bonzela Franco rolls and after a scramble, Bonzela Franco ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Bonzela Franco to escape a tricky position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dude seems keen to control Bonzela Franco's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dude is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Dude drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bonzela Franco dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonzela Franco won't allow Dude to sweep him here. #T3#
Dude manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bonzela Franco manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bonzela Franco can't keep his opponent in guard - Dude advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bonzela Franco is refusing to be controlled, as Dude sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Dude is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bonzela Franco is just riding it out for now. Dude eventually gives up the hold.
Bonzela Franco trying to control here.
Dude is looking to take a break and control but Bonzela Franco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Bonzela Franco wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dude uses his free foot to push down on Bonzela Franco's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bonzela Franco. #SUB2#
Dude is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Dude extends the arm and Bonzela Franco is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wrestling Dude! |
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Event:
Bellicose XXVI
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Bonzela Franco shoots for a double leg takedown but Galilei sprawls well. He's pushed Bonzela Franco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGalilei.
Bonzela Franco fails with the takedown
and Bonzela Franco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Galileo Galilei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Bonzela Franco.
Galilei slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bonzela Franco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Galilei counters with a nice body shot.
Bonzela Franco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Galilei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonzela Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonzela Franco doesn't manage to clinch there - Galilei circles away.
#T1#
Bonzela Franco with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Galilei to counter with a crisp jab.
Bonzela Franco doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Galilei to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Pedro Bonzela Franco has been cut.
Galilei has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Galilei is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bonzela Franco shoots and misses
and Bonzela Franco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonzela Franco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Galilei counters with a hugh head kick that removes Bonzela Franco from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Galileo Galilei!
During a confident post fight interview, Galileo Galilei thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bellicose VIII
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Bonzela Franco drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maia has his hands on Bonzela Franco's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Maia working for a triangle but Bonzela Franco defends it easily.
Maia wants to get back to his feet but Bonzela Franco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bonzela Franco postures up in Maia's guard and throws a big left but Maia blocks it. #SUB2#
Maia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bonzela Franco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Maia is tightening it up a little... Bonzela Franco has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bonzela Franco reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bonzela Franco taps out! Nice BJJ there by Maia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lucas Maia! |
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Event:
LAFC 48
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Bonzela Franco shoots in and drives through. Aurelius sprawls well.
Aurelius tries to counter by clinching up but Bonzela Franco breaks away and moves out of range.
Bonzela Franco ducks under a wild hook from Aurelius.
Aurelius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonzela Franco.
Nice shot by Aurelius.#TD2#
Bonzela Franco fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aurelius to the ground. Bonzela Franco is now in Aurelius's guard.
Aurelius pushes Bonzela Franco off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bonzela Franco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've been told by Aurelius's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lucius Aurelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Bonzela Franco.#TD2#
Aurelius gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bonzela Franco to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Bonzela Franco preventing the sweep.
Aurelius will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bonzela Franco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aurelius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bonzela Franco preventing the sweep. #T1#
Aurelius is wriggling around but Bonzela Franco manages to pass to half guard.
Aurelius tries to get to full guard but Bonzela Franco has control of the leg. #SU2#
Bonzela Franco gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bonzela Franco dives in and grabs Aurelius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aurelius pushes down on Bonzela Franco's head and hops out.
Aurelius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bonzela Franco shoots in but Aurelius avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bonzela Franco has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lucius Aurelius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aurelius connects with a looping right hand.
#TD2#
Bonzela Franco scores with a takedown into Aurelius's guard.
Aurelius 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.#T2#
Aurelius being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Bonzela Franco is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bonzela Franco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aurelius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bonzela Franco is one step ahead there.
Aurelius looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bonzela Franco slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Aurelius tries to roll over but Bonzela Franco keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bonzela Franco trying to control the action but Aurelius is working from the bottom.
Aurelius on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aurelius tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Bonzela Franco has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Aurelius defend it? Bonzela Franco steps over the head and cranks it - Aurelius is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bonzela Franco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pedro Bonzela Franco! |
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Event:
LAFC Fight Night 5
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Robeksson scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Bonzela Franco shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bonzela Franco showed some decent athleticism there.
Robeksson is looking for a sweep. Bonzela Franco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robeksson moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robeksson keeping moving, preventing Bonzela Franco from controlling successfully.
Robeksson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Robeksson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Robeksson pushes a forearm under Bonzela Franco's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bonzela Franco is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robek Robeksson!
Robek Robeksson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
LAFC Fight Night
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Bonzela Franco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alvarez defends it nicely.
Bonzela Franco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Alvarez gets caught napping as Bonzela Franco dives in and scores a takedown. Alvarez manages to retain guard.
Bonzela Franco seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bonzela Franco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bonzela Franco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bonzela Franco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Alvarez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bonzela Franco is controlling him.
Bonzela Franco wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Bonzela Franco slips nicely into half guard.
Bonzela Franco passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Bonzela Franco working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Alvarez turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Bonzela Franco off and cradles Alvarez's limp body as Bonzela Franco celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Pedro Bonzela Franco! |
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Event:
LAFC 37
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Aurelius digs a good body shot into Bonzela Franco's ribs.
Bonzela Franco with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Aurelius counter with a right hand. #CL#
Aurelius rushes Bonzela Franco and presses him up against the cage.
Aurelius tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonzela Franco avoids the damage to the body.
Aurelius lands a body punch.
Aurelius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aurelius content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aurelius has Bonzela Franco pushed against the cage.
Aurelius seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Aurelius lands a left hand.
Bonzela Franco blocks an uppercut.
Aurelius scores with a hook to the body.
Aurelius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonzela Franco has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aurelius after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Bonzela Franco is trying to trip Aurelius. He has hold of a leg but Aurelius is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bonzela Franco persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aurelius is looking to stand up but Bonzela Franco isn't so interested in that idea.
Aurelius looking to control.
#T1#
Bonzela Franco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Aurelius wriggles free and stands up.
Bonzela Franco has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bonzela Franco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aurelius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bonzela Franco somewhat.
Lucius Aurelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Bonzela Franco.
The crowd cheers as Aurelius lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bonzela Franco doesn't seem phased though.
Bonzela Franco blocks the body kick.
Bonzela Franco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lucius Aurelius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown but Aurelius shows good takedown defense.
Aurelius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Aurelius clinches up against the cage.#T2##BC#
Aurelius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bonzela Franco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aurelius is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bonzela Franco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aurelius moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aurelius misses with a body shot.
Bonzela Franco drops his hands momentarily and Aurelius takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bonzela Franco goes for a double leg but Aurelius avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aurelius continues to drive forward.
Bonzela Franco closes the distance and clinches up with Aurelius, looking for a takedown. Bonzela Franco pushes Aurelius against the cage but Aurelius circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bonzela Franco goes for a double leg but Aurelius avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aurelius continues to drive forward.
Aurelius connects with a body shot.
Bonzela Franco looks winded!
Aurelius fails to land with a series of punches.
Aurelius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonzela Franco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bonzela Franco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aurelius cracks Bonzela Franco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Aurelius has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bonzela Franco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bonzela Franco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Aurelius is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aurelius is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aurelius sprawls well. Aurelius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bonzela Franco gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonzela Franco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut lands for Aurelius. That snapped Bonzela Franco's head back.
#ROC#Bonzela Franco is rocked!
Aurelius connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Bonzela Franco to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Aurelius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lucius Aurelius! |
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Event:
LAFC 31
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Bonzela Franco closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Bonzela Franco pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bonzela Franco fails with the takedown
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco. Bonzela Franco gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Bonzela Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Williams has Bonzela Franco up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Bonzela Franco drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Bonzela Franco.
Williams scores a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Williams.
#T1#
Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bonzela Franco walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Williams clinches up against the cage.
Williams tries a body shot but Bonzela Franco blocks it.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bonzela Franco is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bonzela Franco avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
Bonzela Franco avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
Williams lands a body shot.
Bonzela Franco is breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bonzela Franco's brow.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Bonzela Franco is blocking nicely.
Bonzela Franco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Williams tries to work over Bonzela Franco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bonzela Franco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Bonzela Franco blocks with his arms.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bonzela Franco.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bonzela Franco avoids it.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bonzela Franco blocks it with crossed arms.
Bonzela Franco avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
Williams jumps guard but Bonzela Franco stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Bonzela Franco controls the action.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Bonzela Franco breaks the clinch.
Bonzela Franco seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Williams darts in and clinches Bonzela Franco up against the cage.#T3#
Williams lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Bonzela Franco manages to break the clinch.
Doug Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonzela Franco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and Bonzela Franco ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Williams is leaning against Bonzela Franco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bonzela Franco.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bonzela Franco.
Williams digs a right hand underneath Bonzela Franco's ribcage. Bonzela Franco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams tries a body shot but Bonzela Franco blocks it.
#TD#
Bonzela Franco jumps guard.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Bonzela Franco blocks nicely.
Williams wants to stand and escape but instead Bonzela Franco has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Bonzela Franco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonzela Franco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bonzela Franco scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bonzela Franco advances position into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams is looking to regain half guard here but Bonzela Franco keeps moving and retains side control.
Bonzela Franco wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Bonzela Franco has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Williams!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Williams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Bonzela Franco is blocking nicely.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Bonzela Franco manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bonzela Franco pulls Williams in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Williams has gone for a leg lock! Bonzela Franco slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bonzela Franco defends it easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bonzela Franco is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB#
Bonzela Franco is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonzela Franco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bonzela Franco drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bonzela Franco as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Williams screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bonzela Franco! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Pedro Bonzela Franco! |
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Event:
LAFC 27
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Cubbedge throws an overhand right that lands on Bonzela Franco's shoulder, as Bonzela Franco tries to avoid the shot.
Cubbedge scores with the left hand. Bonzela Franco knows he should have avoided that one.
Cubbedge scores with a nice right hand.
Bonzela Franco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cubbedge defends well and Bonzela Franco ends up having to push Cubbedge into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bonzela Franco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cubbedge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Pedro Bonzela Franco has been cut.
Cubbedge scores with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonzela Franco.
Billy Cubbedge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Bonzela Franco.
No joy there for Bonzela Franco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Cubbedge was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco moves to clinch but Cubbedge breaks away
and Cubbedge counters with a nice body shot.
Cubbedge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pedro Bonzela Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonzela Franco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cubbedge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonzela Franco shoots and misses
and Cubbedge scores with a counter punch that sends Bonzela Franco to the canvas! Cubbedge smells blood - he's punishing Bonzela Franco with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bonzela Franco has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Cubbedge!
As Billy Cubbedge got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: 1,2, the Zombies coming for you. 3,4, Your face hits the floor. 5,6, your gonna need new lips. 7,8, Its just to late. 9, 10 your ass goes down AGAIN!!! whos next!'. |
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Event:
LAFC 22
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
IV throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bonzela Franco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bonzela Franco throws a series of punches but IV moves out of range.
Bonzela Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonzela Franco staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco ducks right into an uppercut from IV.
Bonzela Franco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bonzela Franco tries to clinch up.#TD2#
IV drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bonzela Franco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
IV is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
IV postures up.
#SUB#
Bonzela Franco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Bonzela Franco being controlled here, momentarily.
IV's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
IV stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonzela Franco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
IV pushing down on Bonzela Franco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bonzela Franco wants to control the action here but instead IV manages to pass to full mount! #SUB2#
IV goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bonzela Franco is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IV keeping full guard, as Bonzela Franco tries to pass.
Bonzela Franco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bonzela Franco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as IV works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
IV is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bonzela Franco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
IV looking for a sweep. Not yet IV, not yet.
IV is still trying to improve position.
IV is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Bonzela Franco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. IV swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bonzela Franco drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but IV manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bonzela Franco has IV in his guard.#REVB#
IV tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonzela Franco is retaining full guard.
IV showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bonzela Franco is trying to control the position but IV postures up.
Bonzela Franco keeping moving, preventing IV from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw IV working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
IV postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bonzela Franco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but IV swivels and escapes.
Bonzela Franco throws a lazy head kick
and IV counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie IV dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bonzela Franco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
IV works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bonzela Franco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bonzela Franco misses with a two punch combination.
IV is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#KD2#
IV sends Bonzela Franco crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! IV is motioning to the referee to let Bonzela Franco up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Bonzela Franco is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Pedro Bonzela Franco has been cut.
IV has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
IV closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Bonzela Franco out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie IV!
Post fight, Charlie IV stared into the camera and said 'Pier is a wonderful fighter. Tough to trade punches with him. Luckily our gameplan paid off. I think I'm gonna looking for another title shot. Thank you fans for your support!'. |
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Event:
CMMA 176 Tavares v Watkins
Date: Oct 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Bonzela Franco takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD2#
Bonzela Franco closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Abner's guard.
Bonzela Franco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abner wants to improve his position but instead Bonzela Franco has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Abner is defending against the submission attempts here by Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco is looking to advance position but Abner won't allow it.
Bonzela Franco sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bonzela Franco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Abner kicks off Bonzela Franco and gets to his feet.
Abner throws a head kick but Bonzela Franco moves out of range.
#T1#
Bonzela Franco has his takedown stuffed
and Abner counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonzela Franco misses with a takedown attempt
and Abner counters with a head kick. That will keep Bonzela Franco thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bonzela Franco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bonzela Franco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abner.
Bonzela Franco throws the kick towards the body but Abner avoids it.#TD2#
Bonzela Franco 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.
Bonzela Franco trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Bonzela Franco won't allow Abner to sweep him here.
Bonzela Franco passes Abner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Abner is doing well to control the position and prevent Bonzela Franco from advancing to side control.#T2#
Bonzela Franco prevents Abner from improving his position.
Bonzela Franco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abner is trying to escape back to his feet but Bonzela Franco uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abner is not content to let Bonzela Franco control the position.
Abner struggling a bit here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bonzela Franco throws an elbow but Abner slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Abner pushes Bonzela Franco away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bonzela Franco gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Abner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bonzela Franco cracks Abner with a big elbow.
Abner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bonzela Franco on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Abner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonzela Franco fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Abner tries to bench press Bonzela Franco off him but Bonzela Franco keeps the position.
Abner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bonzela Franco.
Abner tries to escape but Bonzela Franco is in control.
A lull in the action here.
Abner taking a bit of punishment here - Bonzela Franco scoring with strikes. #T4#
Bonzela Franco is looking to take a break and control but Abner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abner is looking to regain half guard here but Bonzela Franco keeps moving and retains side control.
Abner struggling a bit here.
Bonzela Franco trying to control the action but Abner is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Bonzela Franco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pedro Bonzela Franco will probably get the nod.
That's time! Abner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown but Abner shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Bonzela Franco gets the takedown into side control.
Bonzela Franco advances to full mount.
Bonzela Franco won't let Abner get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bonzela Franco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abner is looking to escape.
Bonzela Franco avoids the attempt from Abner to control.
Bonzela Franco throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Abner because Bonzela Franco loaded up on that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner is squirming around, avoiding Bonzela Franco's attempts to control the action.
Pedro Bonzela Franco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abner wants to get back to his feet.
Abner is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
Abner in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Uncle Abner has been cut.
Bonzela Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abner is desperately trying to improve his position but Bonzela Franco has a good base and remains in mount.
Abner is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bonzela Franco prevents Abner from getting the reversal.
Bonzela Franco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Abner wants to control but Bonzela Franco is having none of it.
Bonzela Franco cracks Abner with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#CUT2#Jeez, Uncle Abner's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Uncle Abner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pedro Bonzela Franco! |
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Event:
CMMA 155 Fudd v Schrute
Date: Sep 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Titty throws a hook but Bonzela Franco avoids it easily.
Titty lunges at Bonzela Franco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bonzela Franco's hand.
Bonzela Franco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bonzela Franco scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Titty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Titty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bonzela Franco slips a jab from Titty.
Bonzela Franco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bonzela Franco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown but Titty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Bonzela Franco moves into range and clinches up with Titty.
Titty lands a body punch in the clinch.
Titty misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Bonzela Franco has picked Titty up - he's going for a ride! Bonzela Franco dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
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!#SUB2#
Bonzela Franco in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Titty tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bonzela Franco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pedro Bonzela Franco! |
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Event:
CMMA 148 Dinapoli v Izanagi
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Islandish darts in and clinches Bonzela Franco up against the cage.
Bonzela Franco gets underhooks to prevent Islandish's takedown attempt.
Islandish is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bonzela Franco is defending well for now.
Islandish drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Bonzela Franco manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Islandish wants to stand but Bonzela Franco is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bonzela Franco is adopting a defensive guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Islandish's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bonzela Franco working for a triangle but Islandish defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Islandish won't allow Bonzela Franco to sweep him here.
Islandish wants to control from the top but Bonzela Franco keeps moving.
Islandish scoring with some ground and pound.
Islandish tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonzela Franco is retaining full guard.
Islandish showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bonzela Franco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Islandish's guard. #REVB#
Islandish is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bonzela Franco works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Islandish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonzela Franco looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Islandish with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Bonzela Franco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Islandish tries to get to full guard but Bonzela Franco has control of the leg. #T3#
Bonzela Franco trying to mount his opponent but Islandish defends it.
Islandish makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Islandish.
Bonzela Franco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bonzela Franco trying to control but Islandish is working from the bottom.
Islandish wants to sweep but no luck.
Bonzela Franco scoring with some ground and pound.
Islandish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bonzela Franco postures up in Islandish's guard and throws a big left but Islandish blocks it.
Bonzela Franco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Islandish is looking for a sweep.
Islandish on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Islandish tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Islandish prevents Bonzela Franco from improving position.
Bonzela Franco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Islandish keeps working.
Islandish tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Islandish is not content to let Bonzela Franco control the position. #SUB2#
Bonzela Franco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Islandish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Islandish tries to escape but Bonzela Franco is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Bonzela Franco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Islandish throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bonzela Franco's waist but Bonzela Franco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Islandish off to one side. #CL#
Islandish rushes Bonzela Franco and presses him up against the cage.
Bonzela Franco is trying to push Islandish away but Islandish has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Islandish lands with a right to the head.
Bonzela Franco jumps guard but Islandish turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Islandish missing with knees to the body.
Bonzela Franco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Islandish.
Islandish misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islandish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonzela Franco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Islandish jumps guard but Bonzela Franco stands there with Islandish around his waist. Islandish gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islandiano Islandish. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Islandish wants a takedown.
Islandish stalling.
Bonzela Franco can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Bonzela Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Islandiano Islandish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonzela Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Islandish sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown but Islandish shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Islandish rushes Bonzela Franco and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Islandish is trying to trip Bonzela Franco. He has hold of a leg but Bonzela Franco is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Islandish persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Islandish has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Islandish tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonzela Franco is retaining full guard.
We've been informed that Bonzela Franco has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Islandish looking to sit in guard and control but Bonzela Franco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bonzela Franco scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Islandish manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bonzela Franco manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Islandish with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonzela Franco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Islandish in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Islandish got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonzela Franco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Islandish has managed to get both his arms back between Bonzela Franco's legs - danger averted.
Islandish throws an elbow that misses. Bonzela Franco uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Islandish's guard. Nice move by Bonzela Franco!#REVB#
Bonzela Franco wants to control from the top but Islandish keeps moving.
Islandish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Islandish trying to keep a closed guard but Bonzela Franco is proving a slippery customer.
Bonzela Franco slips nicely into half guard.
Islandish is trying to control but can't.
Bonzela Franco is keen to just control but Islandish is a slippery customer.
Bonzela Franco prevents Islandish from improving his position.
Bonzela Franco is just content to waste time from the top position. Islandish takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bonzela Franco looking to pass the guard.
Islandish seems keen to control Bonzela Franco's posture.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bonzela Franco wants to control from the top but Islandish keeps moving.
Islandish knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bonzela Franco on the ground.
Bonzela Franco preventing the sweep.
Islandish 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#
Islandish thows a huge punch but Bonzela Franco dodges it nicely.
Islandish working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonzela Franco taking some punishment here, with Islandish in his half guard. #SUB#
Islandish is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bonzela Franco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Islandish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islandiano Islandish dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Islandish fails to land the takedown.
Bonzela Franco 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#
Islandish has Bonzela Franco up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Islandish.
#BC#
Islandish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Islandish misses with a kick to the body.
Islandish is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonzela Franco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Islandish sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bonzela Franco somewhat.
Bonzela Franco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Islandish counters with a left and a right that stings Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1##CL2#
Bonzela Franco closes the distance and clinches.
Islandish stops a takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco.
Islandiano Islandish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Islandish is looking to take this one to the mat.
Islandish fails to pull guard.
Islandish is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bonzela Franco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Islandish turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Islandish working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bonzela Franco manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonzela Franco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Islandish. #T2#
Bonzela Franco is trying to stand up here but Islandish is controlling him well.
Islandish throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pedro Bonzela Franco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bonzela Franco gets back to full guard.
Islandish is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bonzela Franco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bonzela Franco throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Islandish clinches with his opponent.
#T3##TD#
Islandish gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bonzela Franco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bonzela Franco working a defensive guard here.
Islandish is looking to work some ground and pound but Bonzela Franco has wrist control.
Bonzela Franco is trying to keep Islandish in close.
Bonzela Franco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Islandish is looking to advance position but Bonzela Franco has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T4#
Islandish wants to control but Bonzela Franco is having none of it.
Bonzela Franco with good strikes from the mount here!
Bonzela Franco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Islandish is looking to get to half guard.
Islandish tries to buck Bonzela Franco off but he can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonzela Franco lands a big shot there that rocks Islandish but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB2#
Bonzela Franco goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Islandish is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Islandiano Islandish showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Islandish 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islandiano Islandish! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Soza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonzela Franco paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Bonzela Franco scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonzela Franco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bonzela Franco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bonzela Franco wants to pass the guard but Soza is defending well.
Bonzela Franco is controlling the pace.
Bonzela Franco trying to control the action but Soza is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonzela Franco controlling the pace. #T1#
Bonzela Franco is thwarting Soza's attempts to control the position.
Bonzela Franco prevents Soza from improving his position.
Bonzela Franco tries to pass to full mount but Soza defends it.
Bonzela Franco wants to control but Soza is keeping him busy.
Bonzela Franco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soza's head.
Bonzela Franco content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Soza is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Soza slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Bonzela Franco shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Soza keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Bonzela Franco wants to work for an arm triangle but Soza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Soza trying to control but Bonzela Franco postures up.
Bonzela Franco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Bonzela Franco winds up and cracks Soza with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bonzela Franco lands a nice short elbow.
Bonzela Franco wants to stand up but Soza is controlling the position.
Bonzela Franco lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Soza tries to get to full guard but Bonzela Franco has control of the leg.
Bonzela Franco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Bonzela Franco is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Bonzela Franco has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Soza defend it? Bonzela Franco steps over the head and cranks it - Soza is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bonzela Franco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pedro Bonzela Franco!
Spaced Soza spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent just was a little bit better and i have to respect their skill set. What know I have to do is go back in the gym and just focus and train harder so next time I can dominant in my match.'. |
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Event:
Madness DeLuna vs Jones
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Wife tries to sprawl but Bonzela Franco drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wife avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bonzela Franco. #SUB#
Bonzela Franco seems to be working for a kimura but Wife defends the submission attempt.
Wife wants to get back to his feet.
Bonzela Franco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bonzela Franco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wife defending well though.
Wife is trying to stand up here but Bonzela Franco is controlling him well.
Bonzela Franco is pressing down on Wife's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wife is holding on for now.
Wife really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonzela Franco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wife looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Bonzela Franco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wife doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Wife looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Bonzela Franco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wife looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Bonzela Franco moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bonzela Franco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wife working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wife.
Wife lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonzela Franco is breathing heavily.
Bonzela Franco blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wife creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wife lands a left hand.
Wife lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wife.
Wife scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bonzela Franco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wife lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wife lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wife softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Wife lands an uppercut.
Wife has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bonzela Franco seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wife can turn it around.
Wife throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonzela Francos head.
Wife lands a shoulder strike.
Wife throws a big uppercut that drops Bonzela Franco! More strikes from Wife and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bonzela Franco lies dazed against the cage as Wife celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Second Wife!
A very excited looking Second Wife 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. |
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Event:
LOM WW Semi Finals
Date: Apr 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tillbrook.
Tillbrook should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tillbrook throwing strikes but Bonzela Franco manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Tillbrook wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Bonzela Franco is trying to get an arm triangle but Tillbrook is defending well.
Tillbrook tries to escape but Bonzela Franco is in control.
Bonzela Franco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tillbrook keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonzela Franco working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bonzela Franco trying to control the position but Tillbrook is working away.
Tillbrook wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Bonzela Franco has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tillbrook stops Bonzela Franco from passing to mount.
Tillbrook tries to escape but Bonzela Franco is in control.
Bonzela Franco in side control, throwing shots but Tillbrook defends.
Tillbrook wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bonzela Franco tries to move to mount but Tillbrook blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bonzela Franco wants to control but Tillbrook is keeping him busy.
Tillbrook is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Bonzela Franco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tillbrook parries the strikes from Bonzela Franco easily there. Bonzela Franco is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tillbrook to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tillbrook tries to escape but Bonzela Franco is in control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bonzela Franco is looking to clinch but Tillbrook is avoiding it.
Bonzela Franco fails with the takedown.#T3#
Bonzela Franco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tillbrook manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bonzela Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Tillbrook swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Tillbrook drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tillbrook working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tillbrook connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bonzela Franco some visible discomfort.
Tillbrook cracks Bonzela Franco with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tillbrook lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bonzela Franco down.
Bonzela Franco is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tillbrook cracks Bonzela Franco with a big right hand but Bonzela Franco just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tillbrook is working Bonzela Franco over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tillbrook connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bonzela Franco some visible discomfort.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tillbrook in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tillbrook creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bonzela Franco is breathing heavily.
Tillbrook connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bonzela Franco some visible discomfort.
Bonzela Franco taking a bit of punishment here - Tillbrook scoring with strikes. #ROC2#Bonzela Franco is rocked!
Tillbrook lands a big left to the face of Bonzela Franco, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Tillbrook and another - Bonzela Franco is out! Tillbrook stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Keith Tillbrook! |
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 3
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Kaori digs a good body shot into Bonzela Franco's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Kaori.
Bonzela Franco shoots in but no luck this time.
Bonzela Franco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bonzela Franco misses with a double jab
and Kaori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Pedro Bonzela Franco has been cut.
Bonzela Franco throws a sloppy head kick
and Kaori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonzela Franco tries to move into range but Kaori moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kaori is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#KD#
Kaori lands a big uppercut and Bonzela Franco crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bonzela Franco looks OK. Kaori waves Bonzela Franco back to his feet!#ROC#Bonzela Franco is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonzela Franco gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Kaori points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Bonzela Franco wakes up just in time to hear Kaori thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ichioka Kaori!
During a confident post fight interview, Ichioka Kaori thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Madness Insanity Vol 6
Date: Feb 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Bonzela Franco bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bonzela Franco working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seigel is looking for a sweep.
Seigel is trying to control Bonzela Franco's posture but Bonzela Franco avoids it.
Bonzela Franco misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Seigel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Bonzela Franco tries for a kimura but Seigel is defending well.
Seigel tries to buck Bonzela Franco off but Bonzela Franco is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Bonzela Franco seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bonzela Franco trying to control the position but Seigel is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Bonzela Franco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The strikes coming from Bonzela Franco are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bonzela Franco has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Seigel is bucking up trying to escape but Bonzela Franco cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB2#
Seigel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bonzela Franco.
The referee warns Seigel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T2##SUB2#
Bonzela Franco with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bonzela Franco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bonzela Franco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bonzela Franco throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bonzela Franco looking to finish with strikes here!
Bonzela Franco pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB2#
Bonzela Franco has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Seigel is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pedro Bonzela Franco! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Bonzela Franco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nutsniffer misses with a low kick. #TD#
Bonzela Franco shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nutsniffer's guard.
Bonzela Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutsniffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nutsniffer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nutsniffer 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutsniffer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nutsniffer wants to sweep but no luck.
Nutsniffer keeping moving, preventing Bonzela Franco from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bonzela Franco looking to pass the guard.
Bonzela Franco being controlled here momentarily.
Bonzela Franco advances position into side control!
Bonzela Franco is putting a hurting on Nutsniffer here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Bonzela Franco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nutsniffer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nutsniffer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nutsniffer taking a bit of punishment here - Bonzela Franco scoring with strikes. #T2#
Bonzela Franco tries to advance to mount but Nutsniffer denies him.
Bonzela Franco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nutsniffer keeps working.
Bonzela Franco tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bonzela Franco working away.
Bonzela Franco is looking to take a break and control but Nutsniffer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bonzela Franco tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nutsniffer's legs.
Bonzela Franco trying to control the action but Nutsniffer is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bonzela Franco throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bonzela Franco scoring with punches from side control.
Bonzela Franco is looking to take a break and control but Nutsniffer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bonzela Franco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nutsniffer is trying to buck Bonzela Franco off.#SUB#
Bonzela Franco is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Nutsniffer looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bonzela Franco gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Nutsniffer is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bonzela Franco lets go of the hold and Nutsniffer can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pedro Bonzela Franco! |
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