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Event:
Highland 70
Date: Jun 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Holmes throws an overhand right that lands on Franklyn 's shoulder, as Franklyn tries to avoid the shot.
Franklyn fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franklyn .
Franklyn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Franklyn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Holmes manages to circle out of the way.
Holmes lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Holmes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Franklyn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#KD2#
Holmes lands a big right hand that sends Franklyn crashing to the mat! Holmes stays standing though and waves Franklyn back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Wilson Franklyn has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Franklyn counters with a quick kick to the body but Holmes blocks it.
A big left from Holmes misses.
No luck for Franklyn with that takedown attempt.
Franklyn moves out of range as Holmes strikes.
Holmes throws a head kick but Franklyn moves out of range.
Holmes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Franklyn avoids a kick to the body.
Holmes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Hans Holmes has been cut.
Holmes misses with a body kick. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Holmes has knocked Franklyn down with a huge combo! Holmes steps away and waves a wobbly Franklyn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Franklyn is rocked!#T1#
Holmes knocks out Franklyn with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Holmes before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Holmes picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hans Holmes!
Hans Holmes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Highland 60
Date: Jun 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Franklyn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franklyn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dick's head.
Franklyn slips under a jab from Dick.
Dick walks into a left hand.
Dick doesn't manage to clinch there - Franklyn circles away.
Dick ducks under a wild hook from Franklyn .
Franklyn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Franklyn connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Needle Dick has been cut.
Franklyn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Dick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Franklyn misses with a hook. Dick ducked under it nicely.
Dick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wilson Franklyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franklyn misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Dick counters with a crisp right hand that drops Franklyn ! Dick lets Franklyn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Franklyn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dick finds Franklyn 's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Franklyn flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Dick lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Franklyn will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Needle Dick!
Needle Dick 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:
Highland 54
Date: May 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Franklyn 's corner calls for a 1-2. Franklyn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Wayne Frank Jackson has been cut.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Franklyn off the cage and back into range.
Jackson throws a hook but Franklyn avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Franklyn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson slips a straight right by Franklyn .
As Franklyn tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Franklyn manages to avoid the attempt.
Franklyn misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Franklyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Franklyn 's leg. Franklyn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Franklyn misses with a straight right.
Franklyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Franklyn avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Franklyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson misses the jab.
Franklyn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson connects with a leg kick.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Franklyn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Jackson moves forwards but Franklyn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Franklyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Franklyn throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Franklyn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Franklyn misses with a looping left.
Franklyn missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Franklyn misses the target.
Franklyn slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Franklyn digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson is looking to wear down Franklyn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Franklyn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franklyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Franklyn .
Franklyn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Franklyn misses with a body punch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Franklyn .#T2#
Franklyn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Franklyn misses the target.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Franklyn .
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Wilson Franklyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franklyn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Franklyn staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Franklyn misses.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Franklyn counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Franklyn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Franklyn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Franklyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Franklyn misses the target.
Franklyn throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Franklyn connects with a body shot.
Franklyn scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Franklyn avoids it.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Franklyn 's shoulder, as Franklyn tries to avoid the shot.
Franklyn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Franklyn throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Franklyn jabs at Jackson's body.
Franklyn scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#Wayne Frank Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Franklyn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Franklyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD2#
Franklyn cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jackson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Franklyn finish him?
#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson glances at the clock... BAM! Franklyn nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Jackson crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Jackson is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilson Franklyn !
A relieved looking Wilson Franklyn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Highland 42
Date: May 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Big Daddy.
Big Daddy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Franklyn ! But no joy.
Franklyn misses with a hook
and Big Daddy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Big Daddy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Big Daddy avoids the body shot from Franklyn .
Franklyn scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Darnell Big Daddy has been cut.
Franklyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Big Daddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Big Daddy misses the body punch
and Franklyn counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Big Daddy.
Franklyn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big Daddy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Franklyn .
Big Daddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franklyn .
Big Daddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Franklyn is just out of range.
Big Daddy misses with a double jab.
Franklyn misses with a looping left.#KD2#
Franklyn cracks Big Daddy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Big Daddy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Franklyn finish him?
#ROC2#Big Daddy is rocked!
Franklyn knocks out Big Daddy with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Franklyn before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Franklyn picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilson Franklyn !
An out of breath Wilson Franklyn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 25
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Kong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kong walks into a straight right hand from Franklyn .
Franklyn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franklyn scores with a jab. Kong acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Franklyn tries to keep at a distance but Kong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kong landing knees to the head.
Franklyn tries to circle away but Kong has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklyn can't break the clinch.
Franklyn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Kong.
Franklyn gets underhooks to prevent Kong's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Franklyn 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franklyn .
Franklyn is trying to break the clinch but Kong has him pressed against the cage.
Kong swings wildly with an uppercut but Franklyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Franklyn tries to circle away but Kong has him pinned against the cage.
Franklyn can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kong tries to clinch but Franklyn is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Franklyn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kong's hands.
Franklyn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kong tries to clinch there but Franklyn circles away.
It seemed like Franklyn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Franklyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3##KD2#
Franklyn drops Kong with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kong looks back up at him and smiles so Franklyn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Kong is rocked!
Franklyn fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Kong square on the jaw! Damn, Kong is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilson Franklyn !
Wilson Franklyn thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Highland 14
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Alves gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Franklyn 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Franklyn . Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Alves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Alves decides to pull guard.
Franklyn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Alves seems keen to control Franklyn 's posture.
Franklyn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Franklyn from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alves is looking to cinch up a triangle. Franklyn throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Alves's body to avoid the submission. Alves has instead reached around Franklyn 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Alves arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Claudio Alves! |
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Event:
Highland 6
Date: Mar 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Ouellette throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Franklyn throws out a loose jab but Ouellette uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ouellette scores with a hook to the body. Franklyn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Franklyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouellette fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Franklyn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Franklyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouellette tries to counter with a clinch but Franklyn shakes him off and moves away.
Franklyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ouellette moves away.
Franklyn misses the shot to the body.
Franklyn scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Guy Ouellette has been cut.#KD#
Franklyn drops Ouellette with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ouellette looks back up at him and smiles so Franklyn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Ouellette is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franklyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ouellette.
Ouellette is still on wobbly legs! Can Franklyn finish him?
Franklyn lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Ouellette up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Franklyn from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Ouellette's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilson Franklyn !
A very excited looking Wilson Franklyn 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Franklyn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Thompson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thompson is chipping away with strikes.
Franklyn tries to buck Thompson off but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Thompson working the head and body with strikes.
Thompson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Franklyn will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Franklyn holds on to Thompson's head and controls the position momentarily.
Thompson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Franklyn is avoiding damage well.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson slows the pace down.
Thompson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Thompson trying to control the action but Franklyn is working from the bottom.
Franklyn is letting Thompson control him for a moment.
Thompson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Franklyn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Franklyn tries to get out of the position.
Thompson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Thompson wants to control but Franklyn is keeping him busy.
Thompson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
An elbow from Thompson crashes against the mat.
Thompson cracks Franklyn with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2#
Thompson in side control, throwing shots but Franklyn defends.
Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Franklyn to see if he's OK.#ROC2# Franklyn is rocked!
Thompson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Thompson lands a nice forearm strike.
Oh Franklyn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Thompson crunches a massive hammerfist down on Franklyn - he's out! Thompson Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson! |
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