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Event:
CCC 16 : Gretel vs Case
Date: Mar 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Franjic misses with a right hand
and Locke counters with a nice uppercut.
Franjic blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Franjic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Franjic looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
Locke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Franjic's head coaches at Death By Snu Snu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Franjic ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
Franjic throws an off balance right hand
and Franjic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Locke misses with a hook. Franjic ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franjic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Locke.
Locke has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Franjic is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Franjic throws a wild body kick that Locke sees coming a mile off.
Locke misses the jab.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Locke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Locke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Franjic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Locke.
Locke throws a lazy right hand but Franjic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Locke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Franjic has time to react.
Franjic throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Locke misses the target.
Franjic moves out of range as Locke strikes.
Locke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Franjic. Franjic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Franjic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Locke doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Franjic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Locke misses with a looping right.
Franjic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Locke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Locke cracks a nice hook into Franjic's ribs.
Locke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Franjic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Locke might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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!
Franjic tries to land a leg kick but Locke saw it coming and moves away.
Locke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Locke throws a shot from downtown. Franjic moves away and avoids it.
Franjic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
#T3#
Franjic tries to land a body kick
and Locke counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Locke misses its intended target.
Franjic missing with a left hand there. Locke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Locke misses with a straight left.
It looked like Franjic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Locke.
Locke has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Franjic.
Locke blocks a jab.
Locke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Franjic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Locke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Franjic is just out of range.
Franjic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Locke counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from Franjic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Locke defending well as Franjic loads up on a big left hand.
Franjic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Locke works the jab nicely.
Franjic misses with the body kick
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke lands with a good body shot.
Franjic scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Franjic is predictable there
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Locke dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Franjic needs to keep his hands up - Locke had a free shot at his head there.
Locke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Locke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Locke throws a sloppy body shot
and Franjic counters with a straight right hand.
Franjic throws a wild body kick that Locke sees coming a mile off.
Ryan Locke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franjic throws a push kick but Locke slaps the foot to one side.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Locke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Franjic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franjic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Franjic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Locke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Franjic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Locke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Locke throws an off balance right hand
enabling Franjic to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Ryan Locke has been cut.
Locke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Locke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Franjic throws an overhand right that lands on Locke's shoulder, as Locke tries to avoid the shot. #KD#
Franjic lands a big head kick that sends Locke tumbling to the mat! Franjic takes a step backwards and waves Locke back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franjic manages to avoid it.
Locke thuds a left hand into Franjic's body.
Franjic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.#T2#
Franjic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Franjic swings for the body but Locke moves out of range.
Locke connects with a body shot that sends Franjic's belly button to the back.
Franjic slips a straight right by Locke.
Franjic thinks about countering with a body kick.
Locke lands with a shot to the body.
Franjic thows a leg kick but Locke checks it
and Locke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Locke lunges at Franjic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Franjic's hand.
Franjic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Locke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Franjic.
Franjic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Franjic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Locke.
Locke checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Locke! But no joy.
Franjic misses with a two punch combination.
Locke misses with a looping left.
Locke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Locke moves out of range as Franjic strikes.
Franjic misses the jab.
Franjic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Locke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franjic.
Franjic lands with a good body shot.
Franjic looks to throw the jab but Locke is out of range.
A jab from Locke does it's job there.
Franjic throws a right hand that misses
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Franjic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Franjic misses with an uppercut
and Locke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franjic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Franjic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rade Franjic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Locke's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Locke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franjic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Franjic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Franjic misses with a body punch
and Locke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Franjic tries to move into range but Locke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Locke slips under a jab.
Locke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Franjic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franjic avoids the body shot from Locke.
Nice shot by Locke.
Locke stuns Franjic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Locke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Franjic throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
Franjic misses with a head kick.
Locke throws out a counter right but Franjic avoids it with no problem.
Franjic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Locke connects with a nice looking jab.
Franjic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Locke throws out the jab.
Franjic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Locke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Franjic is just out of range.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Franjic.#T2#
Franjic wants to land a leg kick but Locke is out of range.
Franjic keeps Locke at a distance using the push kick.
Locke misses with a straight left.
Locke on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#That has opened up Ryan Locke's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franjic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Franjic feints and then cracks Locke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Locke down.
Locke lands a nice looking body shot.
Franjic moves out of range as Locke strikes.#T3#
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franjic moves away.
Nice body kick there by Franjic.
Franjic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Franjic throws a push kick but Locke slaps the foot to one side.
Locke looks to land a left hand but Franjic moved out of range nicely.
A leg kick checked by Locke.
Locke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Franjic misses with a low kick.
Franjic looks to land a left hand but Locke moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Locke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Franjic. That one must have hurt.
Franjic misses with an uppercut.
Locke throws out a counter right but Franjic avoids it with no problem.
Locke lands a nice hook to Franjic's body. Franjic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Locke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Locke works Franjic's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franjic thows a body kick. Locke tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Locke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franjic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Locke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Locke has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Locke!
After the fight, Ryan Locke was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CCC 8 : Locke vs Francis
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Franjic circles away.
#CL2#
Emelianenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franjic, pushing him back against the cage.
Franjic managing to block the knees to the body from Emelianenko.
#BC#
Franjic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Franjic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
It appears Franjic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Emelianenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Franjic circles away quickly and effectively.
Franjic blocks a head kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been told by Franjic's head coaches at Death By Snu Snu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that Franjic ducks under and follows up with a left that Franjic also avoids with ease.
Franjic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Franjic takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Franjic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franjic scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Emelianenko missing with knees to the body.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Franjic. #BC#
Franjic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franjic avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
Franjic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Emelianenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franjic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Franjic gets through Emelianenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Franjic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Franjic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Emelianenko.
Franjic blocks a head kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franjic throwing a counter right hand but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franjic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emelianenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roman Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Emelianenko tries to clinch
letting Franjic counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Franjic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Franjic connects with a solid leg kick.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Franjic counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Emelianenko out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Franjic is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rade Franjic!
A relieved looking Rade Franjic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Roman Emelianenko had this to say: 'Try to hit me brother, I have no chin hahaha, wait…'. |
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Event:
RISE196:Inhamoto v Lancaster 3
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Wilder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franjic pinned against the cage. Franjic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wilder has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Wilder shoots in and bounces Franjic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Franjic keeping moving, preventing Wilder from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franjic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilder on the ground.
Wilder throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Wilder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franjic's head.
Wilder trying to control the position from guard on top but Franjic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilder distracts Franjic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilder 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franjic keeping moving, preventing Wilder from controlling successfully.
Franjic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Franjic misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
Wilder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Franjic sprawls well initially but Wilder persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
Wilder winds up and cracks Franjic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wilder is keen to just control but Franjic is a slippery customer.
Wilder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wilder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wilder is trying to control the action in half guard but Franjic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilder winds up and cracks Franjic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wilder trying to control the action but Franjic is working from the bottom. #T3#
Wilder throwing shots but Franjic is blocking nicely.
Wilder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilder works his way into side control.
Wilder controls the position from side control.
Wilder trying to control the position but Franjic is working away.
An elbow from Wilder crashes against the mat.
Franjic seems a little lost for a moment, as Wilder dominates the positioning.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wilder in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Franjic is not content to let Wilder control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Wilder.
Wilder throws an elbow but Franjic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wilder lands some shots froms side control.
Wilder scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Franjic to see if he's OK.
Wilder lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wilder landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Franjic is being controlled here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder scoring with punches and elbows.
Wilder lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wilder working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Wilder dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilder shoots in looking for a takedown but Franjic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Franjic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice takedown defense from Franjic. No joy for Wilder on that attempt.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Franjic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rade Franjic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Wilder.
Wilder is looking to clinch but Franjic is avoiding it.
Wilder misses with a takedown attempt
and Franjic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wilder moves in looking to clinch but Franjic pushes him off.
Franjic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wilder takes one to the side of the head.
Franjic swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Wilder has closed the distance and engaged Franjic in a clinch.
#TD2#
Wilder gets control of Franjic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wilder will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Franjic controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Franjic trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Wilder managing to control the position.
Wilder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wilder throws a big right hand that misses.
Franjic being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wilder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franjic's head.
Wilder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franjic can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilder tries to pass to full mount but Franjic defends it.
Wilder trying to control the action but Franjic is working from the bottom.
Wilder trying to control the pace.
Wilder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Franjic is trying to maintain the position but Wilder is very close to passing his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilder connects with a nice short shot to Franjic's temple.
Wilder slows the pace down in half guard.
Franjic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Franjic tries to get out of the position.
Wilder lands strikes from half guard.
Wilder controlling the action here.
Wilder is nestled in close to Franjic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Franjic is in trouble now - Wilder has advanced to mount! #T4#
Wilder pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wilder has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Franjic's face.
Wilder controlling the pace for now.
Colton Wilder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franjic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wilder controlling the position easily from mount.
Wilder scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Franjic?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder raining down shots from the mount!
Wilder is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Franjic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC2#Franjic is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wilder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rade Franjic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilder misses with a takedown
letting Franjic counter with a right hand.
Wilder is looking to clinch but Franjic is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Wilder darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wilder lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder is trying to control. Franjic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wilder tries to pass to full mount but Franjic defends it.
Wilder is trying to control. Franjic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Nice strikes from Wilder there.
Wilder trying to control the action but Franjic is working from the bottom.
Wilder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wilder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wilder lands strikes from half guard.
Franjic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Franjic wants to control but Wilder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilder moves nicely into side control.
Wilder scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Franjic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wilder connects with a decent elbow.
Wilder landing a few strikes.
Wilder scoring with punches from side control.
Oh Franjic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilder lands a decent elbow from side control.
A big shot lands for Wilder! That's hurt Franjic! Will he recover? Wilder fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colton Wilder!
Our winner, Colton Wilder, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RISE 188: Brown vs Mesquita
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Franjic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Newton misses with a left hand
and Franjic counters with a good, hard body kick but Newton shrugs it off.
Newton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Franjic avoids the body shot from Newton.
A little jabbing left from Franjic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Newton throws a hook but Franjic blocks it.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Franjic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Newton doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Newton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franjic is trying to control Newton's posture but Newton avoids it.
Franjic holds on to Newton's head and controls the position momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Newton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Franjic 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 Franjic can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Newton is looking to take a break and control but Franjic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Franjic prevents Newton from improving position.
Newton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Franjic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Newton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Franjic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Franjic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Newton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Newton trying to control the action but Franjic is working from the bottom.
Newton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Franjic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Newton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Franjic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Franjic's face as Newton controls the position.
Newton working away.
Franjic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Newton trying to control the action but Franjic is working from the bottom.
Franjic is trying to get back to half guard.
Newton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Newton 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.
Newton trying to control the position but Franjic is working away.
Newton working the head and body with strikes.
Newton working the ground and pound but Franjic is defending the strikes.
Newton grinds an elbow into Franjic's temple.
Newton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franjic keeps working.
Newton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Newton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Newton trying to control the position but Franjic is working away.
Newton working away.
Newton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Franjic will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Newton is trying to get an arm triangle but Franjic is defending well.
Newton lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franjic keeps working.
Franjic wants to control but Newton postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Newton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Newton scores with a jab to the body.
Newton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Franjic doesn't seem bothered though.
Franjic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franjic can do to turn this around?
Newton misses with a hook to the body
and Franjic counters with a right hand to the body.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franjic.
Franjic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Newton takes a swing at Franjic's ribcage but misses.
Newton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Newton blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton throws a sloppy body shot
and Franjic counters with a low kick, right behind Newton 's knee.
Newton is looking to wear down Franjic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Newton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Franjic on his heels. He'll look to pass Franjic's guard now, I'm sure.
Isaac Newton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Newton passes Franjic's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Franjic is not content to let Newton control the position.
Well, if Newton 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.
Newton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Newton'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.
Newton wants to control but Franjic is keeping him busy.
Newton passes to side control.
Newton cracks Franjic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Newton trying to control the action but Franjic is working from the bottom. #T2#
Newton working the ground and pound but Franjic is defending the strikes.
Franjic is not content to let Newton control the position.
Newton 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.#SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Franjic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Newton throws an elbow but Franjic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Franjic is not content to let Newton control the position.
Who's going to make the next move?#T3#
Newton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Newton 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.
Franjic on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Newton trying to control the action but Franjic is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Newton tries for a kimura but Franjic is defending well. #SUB#
Newton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Newton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Newton working the head and body with strikes.
Franjic defending against the ground and pound.
Newton wants to control but Franjic is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Franjic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Newton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Newton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ground and pound from Newton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Newton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Franjic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Franjic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice leg kick from Franjic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Newton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Franjic.
Franjic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franjic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Franjic misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franjic misses with a low kick.
Franjic wants to slow Newton down by chopping away at his legs.
Newton lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Newton misses with a jab to the body
and Franjic counters with a straight right hand.
Newton misses with a jab to the body
and Franjic counters with a good low kick that Newton was not able to check.
Newton throws a right hand that misses
and Franjic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franjic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Newtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Newton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Newton misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Franjic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Franjic lands a leg kick that knocks Newton off balance momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Newton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Newton.
Rade Franjic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Newton misses with a lunging right hand
and Franjic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Franjic tries to land a front kick but Newton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franjic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newton throws a hook to the side of Franjic's head but Franjic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Franjic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Franjic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Franjic throws a hook to the side of Newton's head but Newton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Newton takes a swing at Franjic's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Newton checks a leg kick nicely.
Newton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Franjic misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Franjic.
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
Newton misses with a hook to the body
and Franjic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#KD2#
Franjic drops Newton with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Newton looks back up at him and smiles so Franjic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Isaac Newton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT2#It looks like Isaac Newton has been cut.#T4#
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!
Franjic scores with a nice body kick.
Franjic misses with a body kick.#KD2#
Franjic lands a big head kick that sends Newton tumbling to the mat! Franjic takes a step backwards and waves Newton back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Newton is rocked!
Newton swings widly with a right hand
and Franjic counters with a huge right that knocks Newton out cold! Franjic is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rade Franjic!
Rade Franjic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RISE 179
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Dustfinger cracks Franjic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dustfinger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Henry Dustfinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franjic looks to land a body kick but Dustfinger moved away.
Dustfinger moves out of range as Franjic throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Dustfinger. That snapped Franjic's head back.
Dustfinger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franjic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Franjic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dustfinger.#KD2#
Franjic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dustfinger sprawling to the canvas! Dustfinger rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Franjic finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franjic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Franjic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dustfinger manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Franjic.
A shot to the liver by Dustfinger. Beautiful body shot.
Dustfinger looks to land a right hand but Franjic moved out of range.
Franjic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Dustfinger cracks Franjic with an open hand slap.
Dustfinger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Franjic.
Franjic gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Dustfinger gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Dustfinger!
A victorious Henry Dustfinger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RISE 174
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Spartakov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Franjic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Franjic moves out of range of the strikes.
Spartakov moves in looking to clinch but Franjic pushes him off.
Spartakov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Mikail Spartakov has been cut.
Spartakov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Franjic.
Nice body punch from Franjic.
Rade Franjic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franjic misses with a straight left.
Franjic cracks Spartakov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spartakov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartakov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Franjic misses
and Spartakov counters with a stiff right hand.
Franjic scores with a jab. Spartakov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice cross by Franjic.#CUT#That has opened up Mikail Spartakov's cut even more.#T1#
Franjic misses with an uppercut.
Spartakov moves out of range of the body kick from Franjic.
Spartakov wants to counter the offense by Franjic and move into the clinch position.
Spartakov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've been told by Franjic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Franjic connects with a solid leg kick.
Spartakov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Franjic connects with a body shot.
A lazy left from Franjic finds it's target.
Franjic misses with a body kick.
Spartakov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Franjic.
Spartakov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Franjic.
Franjic connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT#The cut above Mikail Spartakov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Franjic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spartakov looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Franjic drops Spartakov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Spartakov looks back up at him and smiles so Franjic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Spartakov is rocked!#T2#
Spartakov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Franjic.
Spartakov is still on wobbly legs! Can Franjic finish him?
Spartakov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spartakov seems to have recovered his senses.
Spartakov is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Franjic doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Spartakov crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Spartakov's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rade Franjic!
Rade Franjic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Mikail Spartakov had this to say: 'Born in Belarus, raised in Moscow, training in New York. '. |
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Event:
RISE 161
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Franjic misses with a straight right.
Franjic misses with a lunging right hand
and Nikolau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Nikolau.
Franjic slips a straight right by Nikolau.
It looked like Franjic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Franjic with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Panagiotis Nikolau has been cut.
Franjic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franjic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#KD2#
Nikolau lands a big head kick that sends Franjic tumbling to the mat! Nikolau takes a step backwards and waves Franjic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Franjic is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Rade Franjic has been cut.#T1#
Franjic moves out of range of the strikes.
Nikolau misses with a kick to the body
and Franjic counters with a stiff right hand.
Franjic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Franjic misses with a wild body shot.
Franjic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nikolau counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nikolau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nikolau lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nikolau throws a lazy right hand but Franjic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Nikolau looks to move away, Franjic throws a big counter combo but Nikolau just gets out of the way.#T2#
Franjic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD2#
Nikolau lands a big head kick that sends Franjic tumbling to the mat! Nikolau takes a step backwards and waves Franjic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Nikolau closes the distance and clinches.
Nikolau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nikolau lands a body punch.
Franjic is trying to force a seperation but Nikolau has the dominant position.
Nikolau blocks an uppercut.
Nikolau prevents a body shot from Franjic.
Nikolau can't find room to land a body shot as Franjic controls the action.
Nikolau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franjic lands with a left to the head.
Nikolau lands a nice shot to the body.
Nikolau lands a right hand. #T3#
Nikolau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nikolau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Franjic blocks a body shot from Nikolau.
A right handed body shot lands from Nikolau.
Nikolau is working Franjic over against the cage.
Nikolau pushes Franjic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Franjic is breathing heavily.
Nikolau tries a body shot but Franjic blocks it.
Nikolau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nikolau misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolau tries a body shot but Franjic blocks it.
Franjic misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Nikolau - that landed with a thud.
Nikolau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Franjic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nikolau lands a nice uppercut.
Nikolau has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Franjic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nikolau can turn it around.
Nikolau lands a hook that snaps the head of Franjic backwards.
Nikolau tries a body shot but Franjic blocks it.
Nikolau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Nikolau. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franjic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nikolau digs a right hand underneath Franjic's ribcage. Franjic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nikolau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franjic backwards.
Nikolau tries a body shot but Franjic blocks it.
Nikolau lands a left hand.
Franjic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nikolau lands a nice shot to the body.
Nikolau misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolau lands with a right to the head.
Nikolau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Franjic prevents a body shot from Nikolau.
Franjic blocks a body shot from Nikolau.
Nikolau tries a body shot but Franjic blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franjic's elbow.
Nikolau working aggressively here.
Nikolau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nikolau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Franjic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panagiotis Nikolau dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Franjic throws a shot from downtown. Nikolau moves away and avoids it.
Nikolau scores with a punch to the head.
Franjic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oh Franjic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franjic cracks Nikolau with a good jab.
Franjic seems to have got his legs back now.
Nikolau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Nikolau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franjic.
Franjic is looking to counter punch.
Nikolau moves out of range as Franjic throws a body kick.
Nikolau replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Franjic blocks it well.#T1#
Franjic gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Nikolau gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panagiotis Nikolau!
Panagiotis Nikolau decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RISE 156
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Franjic doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Franjic in a clinch.
Thomas tries a body shot but Franjic blocks it.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franjic's elbow.
Franjic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas is stalling here.
#BC2#
Franjic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Thomas has managed to clinch.
I was talking to Thomas 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franjic's elbow.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Franjic.
Franjic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas stalling.
#BC2#
Franjic manages to break the clinch.
Franjic ducks under a wild hook from Thomas .
Franjic pushes Thomas away with a front kick.
Thomas stuns Franjic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Franjic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Thomas .
Thomas throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Franjic to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Derrick Thomas has been cut.
Thomas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFranjic.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Franjic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Franjic.
A counter left hand to the body from Thomas misses its target.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franjic.
A little jabbing left from Franjic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Thomas as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Thomas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Franjic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Franjic.
Franjic thuds a left hand into Thomas 's body.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
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!#KD2#
Franjic cracks Thomas with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Franjic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Thomas to stand back up!
Franjic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Franjic moves out of range of the body kick.
Derrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franjic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas misses with a body shot
and Franjic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Thomas misses the body punch #KD2#
and Franjic counters with a nice right hand that sends Thomas toppling to the canvas! Thomas scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Franjic finish him?!#ROC2#Thomas is rocked!
Thomas misses with a right hand
and Franjic counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick lands for Franjic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas . Franjic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Franjic lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Franjic drops Thomas with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thomas looks back up at him and smiles so Franjic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Derrick Thomas 's cut is getting worse.
BAM! Franjic delivers a spinning backfist that drops Thomas like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Rade Franjic!
A relieved looking Rade Franjic 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:
RISE 150
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Jab from Inhanamoto.#CUT#It looks like Rade Franjic has been cut.
Franjic misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Inhanamoto's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Franjic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Franjic tries to bum rush Inhanamoto with a series of wild strikes but Inhanamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Inhanamoto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Inhanamoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Inhanamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franjic manages to avoid it.
Franjic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Franjic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto lands a head shot.
Franjic misses with a hook. Inhanamoto ducked under it nicely.
Franjic misses with a right hand #KD#
and Inhanamoto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Franjic! Inhanamoto lets Franjic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T1#
BOOM! Inhanamoto lands a beautiful left hook that drops Franjic. Franjic tries to recover but Inhanamoto is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Franjic lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Giro Inhanamoto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RISE 141
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Fleximario lands with a nice body kick.
Fleximario throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Franjic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick lands for Franjic.
Franjic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Franjic throws a leg kick but Fleximario moved away.
Fleximario looks to land a body kick but Franjic moved away.
Fleximario misses with an uppercut. Franjic saw that one coming.
Franjic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fleximario misses with the body kick
and Franjic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawk Fleximario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario connects with a looping right hand.
Franjic tries to move into range but Fleximario moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Fleximario swings away with a body shot that misses
and Franjic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franjic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fleximario throws a body kick that misses
and Franjic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fleximario throws a low kick but Franjic avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Franjic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fleximario misses with a hook. Franjic ducked under it nicely.
Fleximario tries to land a front kick but Franjic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fleximario ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fleximario, as that shot connected.
Fleximario tries to land a leg kick but Franjic saw it coming and moves away.
Franjic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Fleximario scores with a spinning back kick!
Fleximario misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Fleximario.
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!
Franjic throws a good cross that connects.
Fleximario misses with a hook
letting Franjic counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Fleximario.
Franjic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fleximario misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It appears Franjic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Franjic staying out of range there.
Fleximario pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
A head kick misses from Franjic.
Fleximario misses with a straight right.
Franjic defending well as Fleximario loads up on a big left hand.
Franjic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#KD2#
Fleximario lands a big head kick that sends Franjic tumbling to the mat! Fleximario takes a step backwards and waves Franjic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Rade Franjic has been cut.
Fleximario slips a straight right by Franjic.
A nice side step and Fleximario releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fleximario misses with a wild body shot.
Franjic misses with a hook
and Fleximario counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franjic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Franjic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fleximario checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Franjic just misses with a punch to the body.
Franjic looks to throw the jab but Fleximario is out of range.
Fleximario looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Franjic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fleximario checks it well.
Fleximario looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fleximario lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fleximario thumps Franjic with a low kick.
Fleximario misses with a wild body shot.
Franjic misses with the body kick
and Fleximario connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hawk Fleximario dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rade Franjic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Franjic throws the left hand but Fleximario avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Fleximario is predictable there
and Franjic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fleximario throws a series of punches but Franjic moves out of range.
Franjic takes a swing at Fleximario's ribcage but misses.
Franjic lands a body shot.
A low kick from Fleximario is predictable there
and Franjic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Franjic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Franjic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fleximario feints a counter leg kick.
Franjic motions for Fleximario to come forward. Franjic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fleximario appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Franjic scores with a punch to the head.
Franjic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Franjic misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Fleximario misses its intended target.
As Fleximario looks to move away, Franjic throws a big counter combo but Fleximario just gets out of the way.
Fleximario throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Franjic is looking to counter with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fleximario. Franjic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Franjic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hawk Fleximario seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franjic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fleximario is breathing heavily.
Franjic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Franjic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fleximario loads up on a big right hand but Franjic slips the punch.
Fleximario swings for the body but Franjic moves out of range.
Franjic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Franjic throws a body punch but Fleximario moves out of range.
Fleximario looks to score with a jab to the body but Franjic is just out of range.
Fleximario misses with a looping right.
Franjic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fleximario misses with a body kick.
Franjic misses the shot to the body.
Franjic misses with a wild body shot.
Fleximario doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Franjic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fleximario gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Franjic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Fleximario.
Fleximario scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fleximario. Franjic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fleximario throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Franjic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fleximario.
Franjic misses with a kick to the body
and Fleximario makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Franjic moves out of range as Fleximario strikes.
Franjic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T4#
Franjic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fleximario waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Franjic.
Franjic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fleximario looks for the body kick but Franjic saw that one coming.
Franjic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Franjic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fleximario looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fleximario is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fleximario keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franjic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rade Franjic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rade Franjic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Franjic lands the left hand.
Fleximario takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fleximario tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franjic was well out of range. Poor timing from Fleximario.
Franjic throws a leg kick
and Fleximario counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Franjic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fleximario ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franjic moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario looks to land a body kick but Franjic moved away.
Fleximario misses with a shot to the body
and Franjic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fleximario sizes up Franjic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Franjic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Franjic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fleximario on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Franjic. Franjic obviously looking to wear him down.
Fleximario uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Franjic is looking to wear down Fleximario with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Franjic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fleximario counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franjic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fleximario throws a body punch but Franjic moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Franjic misses its target.
Franjic just misses with a punch to the body.
Fleximario blocks a head kick by Franjic.
#T2#
Franjic lands a jab to Fleximario's midsection.
Fleximario ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fleximario lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Franjic moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the body from Fleximario misses
and Franjic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franjic avoids the head kick by Fleximario.
It appears Franjic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fleximario looks to land a right hand but Franjic moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleximario throws a right and a left that Franjic avoids nicely. #T3#
Franjic cracks Fleximario with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fleximario throws a jab but it's blocked by Franjic.
Franjic lands a glancing blow to the side of Fleximario's head.
Franjic avoids a kick to the body.
Franjic throws a leg kick but Fleximario moved away.
Franjic tries to land a front kick but Fleximario steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fleximario misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franjic.
Fleximario takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T4#
Fleximario pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fleximario fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Franjic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Franjic lands a head shot.
A shot to the body from Franjic misses
and Fleximario counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Franjic - that's a beauty! Fleximario is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Franjic can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rade Franjic!
Rade Franjic thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 135
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Osuna misses the jab.
Franjic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Osuna to score with a decent uppercut.
Franjic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Osuna throws a big shot that misses.
Franjic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Osuna slips a jab from Franjic.
Franjic misses with a hook. Osuna ducked under it nicely.
Franjic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Osuna misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osuna misses with a lunging right hand
and Franjic counters with a stiff right hand.
Osuna throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Franjic to counter with a crisp jab.
Osuna with a hook.#T1#
Franjic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Osuna.
Osuna has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Franjic finds it's way round the side to connect with Osuna's head.
Joaquin Osuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franjic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It appears Franjic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice defenses there by Franjic.
Franjic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Osuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franjic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Osuna throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Franjic to counter with a crisp jab.
Franjic misses with a body shot.
Osuna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Osuna throws a front kick aimed at Franjic's knee but Franjic avoids it well.
Osuna might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Franjic.
Franjic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Osuna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Osuna throws a right hand that misses
and Franjic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osuna misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Franjic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Osuna scores with a body shot.
Franjic checks the leg kick.
Osuna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Franjic.
Osuna looks to land a right hand but Franjic moved out of range.#T3#
Osuna tries to close the distance and clinch but Franjic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Osuna throws a nice looking combination but Franjic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franjic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Osuna throws a leg kick
and Franjic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Osuna is looking to score with low kicks.
Osuna cracks Franjic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Franjic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franjic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Osuna.
Jab, jab by Osuna - just one landing. #T4#
Osuna looks to score with a jab to the body but Franjic is just out of range.
Franjic is looking to counter punch.
Osuna works Franjic's body with a nice hook.
Franjic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Osuna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Franjic.
Franjic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Osuna to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osuna misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Franjic counters with a head kick that drops Osuna to the mat! Osuna scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Osuna is rocked!
Osuna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Osuna is still on wobbly legs! Can Franjic finish him?
Osuna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Franjic.
Osuna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Franjic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Osuna seems to have recovered his senses.
Osuna's corner calls for a 1-2. Osuna obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Rade Franjic has been cut.
Osuna misses with an uppercut
and Franjic scores with a counter punch that sends Osuna to the canvas! Franjic smells blood - he's punishing Osuna with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Osuna has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rade Franjic!
Our winner, Rade Franjic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Joaquin Osuna had this to say: ' Joaquin Osuna stubbed his toe getting out of the shower. After talking about his experience to an MMA radio show, the popular opinion is that he's a bit dim but in a loveable way.'. |
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Event:
RISE 128
Date: Dec 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Franjic throws a body shot but no joy.
Dankovich blocks a jab.
Dankovich is looking to counter punch.
Franjic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dankovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Franjic jabs at Dankovich's body.
Franjic lands with a good body shot.
Franjic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dankovich is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dankovich walks into a straight right hand from Franjic.#CUT2#It looks like Vasil Dankovich has been cut.
Franjic lands with a hook. Dankovich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Franjic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Franjic takes one to the chin there.
Franjic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Franjic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dankovich.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franjic misses with an uppercut. Dankovich saw that one coming.
Franjic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Franjic is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Dankovich flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Dankovich is out cold! Franjic holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rade Franjic!
Rade Franjic 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:
RISE 117
Date: Nov 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Franjic throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Franjic scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Franjic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Franjic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thibodeaux to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Rade Franjic has been cut.
Franjic misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Franjic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Franjic lands a glancing blow to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Franjic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Franjic.
Thibodeaux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Franjic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thibodeaux scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Marcel Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux thuds a left hand into Franjic's body.
Franjic misses with a looping right.
Franjic blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franjic misses with a looping left.
Franjic misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Franjic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Franjic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux moves forwards but Franjic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Franjic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Franjic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Franjic takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Franjic lands an overhand right.
Franjic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thibodeaux is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Thibodeaux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Franjic lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franjic.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franjic.
Franjic lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Franjic's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Franjic swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Franjic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux throws a quick counter head kick but Franjic was just out of range.
Franjic misses with a body punch
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Franjic.
Franjic throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Franjic punishes Thibodeaux's body with a nice straight punch.
Franjic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.#T3#
Nice cross by Franjic.
Franjic cracks Thibodeaux with an open hand slap.
Franjic throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Franjic jabs at Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franjic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Franjic stuns Thibodeaux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from Franjic.
Franjic sizes up Thibodeaux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Franjic lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#KD2#
Franjic lands a big uppercut and Thibodeaux crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thibodeaux looks OK. Franjic waves Thibodeaux back to his feet!
Franjic lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Franjic looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Franjic lands a jab to the head.
Thibodeaux gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Franjic gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rade Franjic!
A victorious Rade Franjic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RISE 108: Franjic v Lancaster
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Lancaster lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Franjic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Franjic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franjic. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Franjic defends it well.
Lancaster takes a jab right on the kisser.
#KD#
Franjic lands a big uppercut and Lancaster crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lancaster looks OK. Franjic waves Lancaster back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Franjic counters with a left to the body.
Franjic throws the left hand but Lancaster avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Lancaster looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Franjic!
Franjic wants to control but Lancaster postures up.
Lancaster throws a strike aimed at the side of Franjic's head but Franjic avoids it well.#T1#
Lancaster scoring with punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Lancaster.
Lancaster is working Franjic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lancaster in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Lancaster are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Franjic is trying to control Lancaster's posture but Lancaster avoids it.
Lancaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franjic keeps working.
Franjic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Franjic tries to get out of the position.
Franjic is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Lancaster looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Franjic is avoiding damage well.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lancaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franjic keeps working.
Franjic parries the strikes from Lancaster easily there. Lancaster is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Franjic to escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Franjic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lancaster looks up at the clock and then as Franjic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lancaster smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Franjic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lancaster is landing with some decent strikes but Franjic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Lancaster there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franjic tries to hold on but Lancaster postures up.
Franjic taking shots to the head.
Lancaster thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Franjic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lancaster raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lancaster looking to control but Franjic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lancaster with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Lancaster postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Franjic out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Lancaster goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shane Lancaster!
Shane Lancaster is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Shane Lancaster 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:
RISE 98: MacAlister v Burdon
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Zweihander throws a body punch but Franjic moves out of range.
Franjic is looking to counter punch.
Zweihander looks to land a combination but Franjic avoids it well.
Franjic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Franjic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Franjic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zweihander throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Franjic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Zweihander misses.
We've been told by Franjic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zweihander throws an overhand right that lands on Franjic's shoulder, as Franjic tries to avoid the shot.
Franjic throwing a counter right hand but Zweihander manages to avoid it.
Franjic swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Zweihander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Franjic throws a poor cross that misses
#KD2#
and Zweihander counters with a crisp right hand that drops Franjic! Zweihander lets Franjic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Rade Franjic has been cut.
Franjic moves out of range as Zweihander strikes.
It looked like Franjic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zweihander.
A shot to the body from Franjic misses
and Zweihander counters with a nice uppercut.
Zweihander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Franjic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franjic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franjic. Zweihander does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Franjic scores with a jab. Zweihander acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Kurt Zweihander has been cut.
Zweihander throws a body shot but no joy.
Zweihander has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from Zweihander misses.
Franjic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zweihander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franjic.
A swing and a miss from Zweihander.
Zweihander cracks Franjic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zweihander misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Franjic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franjic moves out of range as Zweihander strikes.#T3##KD#
Franjic sends Zweihander crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Franjic is motioning to the referee to let Zweihander up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Zweihander is rocked!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Franjic moves in close and cracks Zweihander with a massive right hand! Zweihander, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Franjic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rade Franjic!
Rade Franjic retains his heavyweight title!
Rade Franjic 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:
RISE 90: Thomas v Franjic
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Franjic lands a jab to Thomas 's midsection.
Thomas scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Franjic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franjic throws out the jab.
Thomas is looking to counter the offense by Franjic and move into the clinch.
Franjic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franjic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Derrick Thomas has been cut.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Franjic moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franjic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Franjic swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Franjic counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Thomas has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rade Franjic!
Rade Franjic is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Rade Franjic 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:
RISE X4
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Franjic takes a swing at Pageau's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Pageau.#CL#
Pageau gets a clinch.
Franjic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pageau.
A left hand lands to the body for Franjic.
Franjic misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Franjic as the two fighters clinch.
Pageau is breathing heavily.
Franjic can't find room to land a body shot as Pageau controls the action.
Franjic lands a right hand.
Franjic can't find room to land a body shot as Pageau controls the action.
Franjic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franjic misses with a body punch.
Franjic tries to throw a body punch but Pageau avoids it by throwing Franjic back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Franjic.
Franjic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pageau backwards.
Franjic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Franjic swings wildly with an uppercut but Pageau uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Franjic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pageau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franjic misses with a body punch.
Franjic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pageau misses with the head strike.
Franjic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pageau backwards.
Pageau prevents a body shot from Franjic.
Franjic tries to work over Pageau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Franjic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pageau's efforts to push away.
Franjic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Franjic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pageau backwards.
Franjic swings wildly with an uppercut but Pageau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pageau working aggressively here.
#T2##BC#
Pageau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2#
Franjic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pageau sprawling to the canvas! Pageau rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Franjic finish him?!
#CUT2#It looks like Joseph Henry Pageau has been cut.
Joseph Henry Pageau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franjic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Pageau backs off Franjic throws a huge counter combo but Pageau manages to avoid it all.
Pageau connects with a single shot there.
Pageau throws a looping overhand right but Franjic ducks down to avoid it.
Franjic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pageau was well out of range. Poor timing from Franjic.
Franjic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pageau was well out of range. Poor timing from Franjic.
Franjic thuds a left hand into Pageau's body.
Pageau misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Franjic counters with a nice right hand that sends Pageau toppling to the canvas! Pageau scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Franjic finish him?!#ROC2#Pageau is rocked!
Pageau drops his hands momentarily. Franjic doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Pageau staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Pageau doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rade Franjic!
Our winner, Rade Franjic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RISE X28
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Rose moves out of range of the strikes.
Rose let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Franjic takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Rose pushes Franjic up against the cage in a clinch.
Rose lands with a short shot to the head.
Franjic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Franjic can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Rose.
Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Franjic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Franjic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rose pushes Franjic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Franjic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franjic's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franjic wants to get back to striking at distance but Rose won't allow it.
Franjic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Franjic misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Franjic fails to land.
Rose lands a right hand. #T1#
Rose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rose lands with a left to the head.
Rose scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rose misses with some punches.
Franjic is looking to break free of the clinch but Rose has double underhooks.
Rose works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rose makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rose.
Rose gets through Franjic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rose is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Franjic is defending well for now.
Rose lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Franjic avoiding damage as Rose throws knees to the body.
Franjic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Franjic can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
Rose unloads a knee to the mid-section. Franjic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Franjic is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franjic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow.
Rose blocks a body shot from Franjic.
Rose misses with a knee strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rose.#T2#
Rose lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Franjic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rose with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rose can't find room to land a body shot as Franjic controls the action.
Franjic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow.
Rose scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rose.
Franjic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rose using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Franjic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Franjic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose crunches a lovely knee into Franjic's ribcage.
Rose working Franjic over with knees to the body.
Franjic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rose landing knees to the head.
Rose stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rose pushes Franjic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rose lands with a short shot to the head.
Franjic can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
#T3#
Rose scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Franjic is rocked!
Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Franjic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franjic has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Rose creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Franjic with a big uppercut! Franjic tries to clinch up but Rose pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Franjic to the mat! Franjic covers up and Rose unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Thomas Rose!
Thomas Rose thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Outlaw 19 - Brocius vs Orion
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Franjic misses with a lunging right hand
and Osuna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Franjic thinking.
Franjic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Osuna on the side of the head.
Franjic looks to land a right hand but Osuna moved out of range.
Osuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franjic was well out of range. Poor timing from Osuna.
Osuna misses with a straight left.
Osuna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Franjic slips under a jab from Osuna.
Franjic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Franjic misses with a hook.
Osuna is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Osuna's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Osuna defending well as Franjic loads up on a big left hand.
Osuna tries to move into range but Franjic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Osuna lands a nice shot to the body.
Franjic misses with an uppercut. Osuna saw that one coming.
Osuna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franjic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franjic moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Franjic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, jab by Franjic - just one landing.
Osuna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franjic.
Franjic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osuna was well out of range. Poor timing from Franjic.
Franjic ducks under a wild hook from Osuna.
Franjic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Franjic misses the shot to the body.
Osuna keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good shot there by Franjic.
Osuna ducks right into an uppercut from Franjic.
Osuna scores with a jab.
Osuna throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Franjic finds it's way through Osuna's defenses.
Franjic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franjic misses with a hook. Osuna ducked under it nicely.
Osuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Franjic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Osuna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Franjic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Osuna moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Franjic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Franjic.
Osuna ducks right into an uppercut from Franjic.
Franjic loads up on a big right hand but Osuna slips the punch.
Franjic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Osuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franjic connects with a body shot that sends Osuna's belly button to the back.
Franjic misses with a jab to the body
and Osuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franjic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Franjic looks to score with a jab to the body but Osuna is just out of range.
Osuna appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Franjic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Osuna throws out the jab.
Osuna feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Franjics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Osuna slips under a jab.
Osuna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franjic.
#T3#
Nice cross by Franjic.
Osuna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Franjic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut lands for Franjic. That snapped Osuna's head back.
Osuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franjic was well out of range. Poor timing from Osuna.
Osuna fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Osuna misses the jab.
Franjic defending well as Osuna loads up on a big left hand.
Osuna fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Franjic throws a good cross that connects.
Osuna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franjic.
Franjic throws a shot to the body.
Franjic misses with a left hand
and Osuna counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osuna throws a looping overhand right but Franjic ducks down to avoid it.
Franjic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Franjic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Osuna tries to counter by clinching up but Franjic breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Osuna misses with a hook. Franjic ducked under it nicely.
Franjic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Osuna uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Franjic has time to react.
Franjic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Osuna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Franjic thinking.
A big right from Franjic misses.
Osuna connects with a body shot that sends Franjic's belly button to the back.
Franjic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Osuna.
Osuna looks to score with a jab to the body but Franjic is just out of range.
Franjic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Franjic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Franjic swings for the body but Osuna moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franjic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Osuna.#KD#
Osuna lands a big uppercut and Franjic crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Franjic looks OK. Osuna waves Franjic back to his feet!#ROC#Franjic is rocked!
Osuna takes a swing at Franjic's ribcage but misses.
Franjic throws a hook but Osuna blocks it.
Osuna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Osuna dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Osuna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Franjic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Osuna throws a shot from downtown. Franjic moves away and avoids it.
Osuna scores with a jab to the body.
Osuna misses with a body shot.
Franjic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Osuna rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Franjic counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Franjic.
Franjic throws the left hand but Osuna avoids the punch easily.
Franjic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Osuna.
Franjic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Osuna works the jab nicely.
Franjic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Osuna takes a swing at Franjic's ribcage but misses.
Franjic looks to land a right hand but Osuna moved out of range.
Osuna connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Franjic misses with a jab to the body
and Franjic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Franjic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Osuna connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Franjic scrambles back to his feet.
Osuna lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Osuna misses.
Osuna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franjic can do to turn this around?
Franjic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Franjic works Osuna's body with a nice hook.
Franjic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osuna.
Osuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Osuna throws a hook but Franjic avoids it easily.
Osuna throws a right and a left that Franjic avoids nicely.
Franjic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Osuna throws an off balance right hand
and Franjic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Franjic lands a nice hook to Osuna's body. Osuna takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Osuna cracks Franjic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Osuna connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Franjic momentarily.
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!
Franjic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Osuna counters with a stiff right hand.
Osuna pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Franjic fails to land with a series of punches.
Franjic misses with an uppercut. Osuna saw that one coming.
Franjic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Osuna throws a lazy right hand but Franjic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Franjic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Osuna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Osuna cracks Franjic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Franjic scores with the left hand. Osuna knows he should have avoided that one.
Osuna throws a jab when Franjic was well out of range.
Franjic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD#
and Osuna counters with a nice right hand that sends Franjic toppling to the canvas! Franjic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Osuna finish him?!
Franjic is still on wobbly legs! Can Osuna finish him?
Osuna ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Franjic's jaw. Franjic's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Osuna does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joaquin Osuna!
An out of breath Joaquin Osuna 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Banx throws a series of punches but Franjic avoids them all with ease.
Banx takes one on the button.
Franjic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Franjic slips under a jab.
A big right from Banx misses.
Banx swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Franjic to counter with a crisp jab.
Banx throws a right and a left that both miss.
Franjic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Franjic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Franjic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banx on the side of the head.
Franjic slips a jab and a cross from Banx.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banx looks to land a right hand but Franjic moved out of range.
Banx takes one to the side of the head.
Franjic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banx throws a nice looking combination but Franjic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franjic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
A jab from Franjic does it's job there.
Nice body punch from Franjic.
Banx ducks right into an uppercut from Franjic.
Franjic works Banx's body with a nice hook.
Franjic scores with a hook.
Banx takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC#Banx is rocked!
Franjic cracks Banx with a left hook right on the temple and Banx goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Franjic lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Banx is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rade Franjic!
Grady Banx spoke after the fight, saying 'You got me this time, until next time, we will see. '. |
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