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Event:
HFC 37: Nuorempi vs Abarai
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Fransisco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fransisco misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Jackson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Fransisco is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). KoolAID Jackson!
KoolAID Jackson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
HFC 29: Ilmarinen vs Jackson
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Tong Panong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fransisco is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Tong Panong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fransisco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tong Panong.
Fransisco is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fransisco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tong Panong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Tong Panong is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Fransisco wants to get back to his feet but Tong Panong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tong Panong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Tong Panong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tong Panong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tong Panong 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.
Tong Panong prevents Fransisco from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Tong Panong lands a takedown into guard.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Fransisco keeps moving.
Tong Panong prevents Fransisco from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Fransisco trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tong Panong looking to sit in guard and control but Fransisco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tong Panong looking for a sweep. Not yet Tong Panong, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tong Panong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tong Panong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fransisco is trying to stand back up but Tong Panong is controlling him
Tong Panong is trying to control. Fransisco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tong Panong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Tong Panong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fransisco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tong Panong.
Tong Panong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Tong Panong not doing much here.
Fransisco tries to kick Tong Panong off but Tong Panong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tong Panong throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fransisco to regain full guard.
Tong Panong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fransisco . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tong Panong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fransisco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong throws a big right hand that misses.
Tong Panong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES#
Fransisco pushes Tong Panong off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick by Fransisco misses
and Tong Panong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Tong Panong has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Tong Panong successfully pulls guard.
Fransisco preventing the sweep.
Tong Panong seems keen to control Fransisco 's posture.
Fransisco preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fransisco wants to stand but Tong Panong is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Tong Panong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fransisco lands with a nice combination. Tong Panong backs away looking to recover.
Fransisco is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fransisco swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Tong Panong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fransisco won't be happy with that.
Tong Panong throws a strike aimed at the side of Fransisco 's head but Fransisco avoids it well.
Fransisco is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU2#
Tong Panong stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A head kick misses from Fransisco .
Fransisco delivers a nice body kick.
Fransisco throws the kick towards the body but Tong Panong avoids it.
Fransisco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And Tong Panong tries to counter it with a takedown but Fransisco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fransisco .
Gabriel Fransisco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Fransisco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tong Panong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tong Panong takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Tong Panong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fransisco has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tong Panong has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tong Panong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fransisco 's face.
Nice body punch from Tong Panong. #TD2#
Tong Panong gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fransisco regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tong Panong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong Panong stops Fransisco from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong Panong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fransisco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tong Panong is pushing down on Fransisco 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fransisco is fighting to maintain full guard but Tong Panong has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2##ES#
Fransisco manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fransisco stuffs the takedown.
Tong Panong moves out of range as Fransisco throws a body kick.
#CL2#
Tong Panong closes the distance and pushes Fransisco back into the cage.#TD2#
Tong Panong has picked Fransisco up - he's going for a ride! Tong Panong dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fransisco manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tong Panong keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tong Panong obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Tong Panong tightens his grip and picks Fransisco up, before dumping him to the ground. Fransisco manages to land in guard.
Tong Panong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tong Panong throwing strikes from guard but Fransisco blocks nicely.
Tong Panong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fransisco 's head.
Tong Panong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Tong Panong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fransisco wants to stand but Tong Panong is controlling the position.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Fransisco keeps moving.
Fransisco wants to get back to his feet but Tong Panong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Fransisco keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fransisco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sloppy strikes from Fransisco . Those never looked like landing. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fransisco enables Tong Panong to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fransisco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tong Panong trying to control but Fransisco is working from the bottom.
Tong Panong throws a big right hand that misses.
Fransisco wants to get back to his feet but Tong Panong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tong Panong working some strikes from top position.
Tong Panong pushes down on Fransisco 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tong Panong trying to control the action but Fransisco is working from the bottom.
Tong Panong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Fransisco dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Tong Panong drives through and clinches with Fransisco against the cage.
Tong Panong lands a good knee to the midsection. Fransisco won't want to take too many of those.
A short left from Tong Panong.
Nice elbow from Tong Panong.
Fransisco can't break the clinch.
Fransisco takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tong Panong lands a nice uppercut.
Fransisco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tong Panong scores with a hook to the body.
Fransisco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tong Panong has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Tong Panong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD2#
Tong Panong has hold of one of Fransisco 's legs. Fransisco is fighting the takedown attempt but Tong Panong gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tong Panong won't allow Fransisco to get back to his feet.
Marc Tong Panong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tong Panong lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Tong Panong wants to pass the guard but Fransisco is keeping the position.
Tong Panong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tong Panong trying to control but Fransisco is working from the bottom.
Fransisco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tong Panong advances position into side control!
Tong Panong throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fransisco tries to escape but Tong Panong is in control.
Tong Panong controlling the position.
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Let's hope that Tong Panong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tong Panong tries to move to mount but Fransisco blocks the move with his legs.
Fransisco seems a little lost for a moment, as Tong Panong dominates the positioning.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Tong Panong has closed the distance and engaged Fransisco in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Tong Panong.
#T3##TD2#
Tong Panong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tong Panong is looking to sweep but instead, Fransisco has passed into half guard.
Tong Panong wants to improve his position but Fransisco is controlling well.
Fransisco wants to stand up but Tong Panong has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tong Panong is controlling Fransisco 's trapped leg to prevent Fransisco from advancing to side control.
Tong Panong is continuing to stall.
Fransisco wants to stand up but Tong Panong is controlling the position.
Tong Panong wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Tong Panong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fransisco is working away from the top position though.
Tong Panong is concentrating on defense, preventing Fransisco from advancing position.
Tong Panong trying to control here.
#SU#
Fransisco stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Fransisco misses with a series of wild punches.
Fransisco throws a sloppy head kick and Tong Panong moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fransisco motions for Tong Panong to come forward. Fransisco throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Tong Panong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gabriel Fransisco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tong Panong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Tong Panong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tong Panong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Marc Tong Panong!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Marc Tong Panong!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Marc Tong Panong!
Marc Tong Panong wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Marc Tong Panong 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:
HFC 19: Neich vs Elkins
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Fransisco takes a swing at Zajac's ribcage but misses.
Zajac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fransisco swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Zajac counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fransisco wants to stand up but Zajac is controlling him.
Zajac trying to control the position from guard on top but Fransisco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zajac stops Fransisco from standing up.
Fransisco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fransisco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zajac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zajac throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zajac's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zajac working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fransisco wants to stand and escape but Zajac is having none of it.
Zajac working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fransisco 's head.#T1#
Fransisco wants to stand but Zajac is controlling the position.
Fransisco has momentary wrist control but Zajac slips an elbow through the middle.
Zajac stops Fransisco from standing up.
Zajac is in close to Fransisco 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zajac slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zajac's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zajac throws a strike but Fransisco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Zajac lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Fransisco tries to stand but Zajac is controlling from the bottom.
Fransisco being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Fransisco tries to stand but Zajac is controlling from the bottom.
Zajac striking off his back but it's not causing Fransisco any problems.
Zajac is looking to sweep but instead, Fransisco has passed into half guard.
Zajac gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zajac trying to keep a closed guard but Fransisco is proving a slippery customer.
Fransisco stopping the sweep attempt from Zajac.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zajac is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Zajac trying to control the position from guard on top but Fransisco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zajac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fransisco is looking to stand up but Zajac isn't so interested in that idea.
Zajac is looking to work some ground and pound but Fransisco has wrist control.
Fransisco wants to stand and escape but Zajac is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fransisco throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Zajac counters with a shoot takedown. Fransisco fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Fransisco wants to stand and escape but Zajac is having none of it.
Fransisco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zajac's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zajac wants to control from the top but Fransisco keeps moving.
Zajac is in close to Fransisco 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fransisco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zajac won't allow Fransisco to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zajac lands a couple of elbows.
Zajac trying to control the position from guard on top but Fransisco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aace Zajac dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fransisco throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Zajac decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fransisco 's guard.
Fransisco wants to stand but Zajac is controlling the position.
Zajac working some strikes from top position.
Zajac is in close to Fransisco 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zajac working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fransisco 's head.
Fransisco is looking to stand up but Zajac isn't so interested in that idea.
Zajac keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fransisco 's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zajac lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Fransisco pushes Zajac off and gets back to his feet.
Fransisco scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Fransisco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fransisco lands with a good body shot.
Gabriel Fransisco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fransisco lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zajac takes a step back to recover.
Zajac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fransisco .
Fransisco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fransisco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zajac circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Fransisco throws out a powerful jab.
Fransisco misses with a head kick.
Fransisco scores with a three punch combo!
Zajac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fransisco .
Fransisco 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.
#T3#
Fransisco lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Fransisco . That snapped Zajac's head back.
Fransisco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zajac.
A countering left hand to the body from Zajac misses.
Fransisco misses with a head kick.
Zajac doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fransisco lands a body shot.
Gabriel Fransisco is winning the standup battle so far.
Zajac is breathing heavily.
Fransisco misses the body punch #TD2#
and Zajac counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zajac throws a big right hand that misses.
Fransisco wants to get back to his feet but Zajac is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zajac trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Fransisco is wriggling around but Zajac manages to pass to half guard.
Fransisco is trying to stand up here but Zajac is controlling him well.
Zajac lands with a punch from half guard.
Zajac scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Zajac.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Zajac.
Fransisco looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zajac is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zajac working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Fransisco dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fransisco just misses with a punch to the body.
Zajac moves out of range of the body kick from Fransisco .
Fransisco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zajac.
Zajac now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zajac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fransisco scores with a three punch combo!
Fransisco tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fransisco works over Zajac's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#Zajac is rocked!
Fransisco is looking to wear down Zajac with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fransisco throws a pinpoint strike between Zajac's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Zajac crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Fransisco scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Fransisco !
Aace Zajac spoke after the fight, saying 'I am white belt minded, you can always get better. Once you think you’re good, you’re in for a rude awakening.'. |
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Event:
HFC 13: Mason vs Blanche
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Ivan misses with a lunging right hand
and Fransisco counters with a left to the body.
Fransisco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ivan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ivan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fransisco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ivan somewhat.
Fransisco lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fransisco enables Ivan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fransisco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fransisco pushes Ivan off and gets back to his feet.
Fransisco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivan.
Fransisco throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ivan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Ivan is predictable there
and Ivan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivan misses with a hook
enabling Fransisco to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Ivan has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Ivan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fransisco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gabriel Fransisco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ivan.
Fransisco is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fransisco is trying to break the clinch but Ivan has him pressed against the cage.
Ivan prevents Fransisco from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Fransisco 's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Ivan decides to pull guard. #SU#
Fransisco gets to his feet - Ivan follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Ivan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Ivan breaks the clinch.
Ivan misses with a takedown attempt
letting Fransisco counter with a right hand.
Fransisco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fransisco wants it to stay on the feet.
Fransisco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ivan with a poor takedown
and Fransisco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ivan thinking. #T2#
Fransisco throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Ivan misses its intended target.
Ivan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivan is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Ivan pulls guard.
Fransisco won't allow Ivan to get back to his feet.
Ivan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Fransisco decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ivan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T3##CL2#
Ivan closes the distance and clinches.
Fransisco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fransisco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fransisco has had enough of the clinch but Ivan keeps him there for the moment.
Ivan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fransisco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fransisco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fransisco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fransisco stops a takedown attempt from Ivan.
Ivan has Fransisco pressed against the cage, preventing Fransisco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fransisco is pressed up against the cage. Ivan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fransisco down to the mat. Fransisco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fransisco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fransisco fakes the leg kick and cracks Ivan in the body.
Fransisco checks a leg kick.#T4#
Ivan shoots for a takedown but Fransisco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Fransisco misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ivan.
Ivan with a poor takedown
and Fransisco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fransisco keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivan moves in looking to clinch but Fransisco pushes him off.
As Ivan looks to move away, Fransisco throws a big counter combo but Ivan just gets out of the way.
Ivan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fransisco scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#It looks like Ivan Ivan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Ivan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fransisco sneaks out the side door and pushes Ivan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fransisco looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivan is just out of range.
Ivan misses with a left hand
and Fransisco counters with a left to the body.
Ivan ducks right into an uppercut from Fransisco .
Ivan slips a jab and a cross from Fransisco .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Fransisco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Ivan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ivan with a poor takedown
and Fransisco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fransisco throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ivan.
Fransisco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ivan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Fransisco gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ivan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fransisco pushes Ivan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fransisco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fransisco slaps away a takedown attempt from Ivan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ivan misses with a takedown attempt - Fransisco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gabriel Fransisco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ivan.
Ivan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fransisco as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Fransisco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gabriel Fransisco is winning the standup battle so far.
Fransisco throws a right hand that Ivan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivan also avoids with ease.
Ivan misses with a takedown
and Fransisco counters with a two punch combo.
Ivan tries for a takedown but Fransisco circles away easily
and Fransisco counters with a one-two to the body.
Fransisco cracks a nice hook into Ivan's ribs.
Ivan blocks a head kick by Fransisco .
#TD2#
Ivan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Ivan scores with punches from side control.
Ivan working the ground and pound.#T2#
Ivan lands a decent elbow from side control. #ES#
Fransisco throws Ivan to one side and escapes!
Fransisco ducks under a wild hook from Ivan.#CL2#
Ivan moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Ivan breaks the clinch.
Gabriel Fransisco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivan is looking to clinch but Fransisco is avoiding it.
Fransisco throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fransisco is looking to slow Ivan down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Ivan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fransisco has one foot on Ivan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fransisco throws a one two combo.
#T3#
Ivan swings for the body but Fransisco moves out of range.
#CL2#
Ivan closes the distance and pushes Fransisco back into the cage.#TD2#
Ivan is trying to trip Fransisco . He has hold of a leg but Fransisco is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ivan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ivan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fransisco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fransisco works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES#
Fransisco pushes Ivan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ivan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2#
Ivan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fransisco to the mat! Fransisco manages to get full guard.
Ivan working some strikes from top position.#ES#
Fransisco kicks Ivan off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Ivan instigates a clinch. #T4#
Ivan prevents Fransisco from breaking the clinch.
Fransisco wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Ivan.
Fransisco is pressed up against the cage. Ivan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fransisco down to the mat. Fransisco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fransisco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fransisco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Ivan has Fransisco up against the cage in a clinch.
Fransisco is trying to break the clinch but Ivan has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fransisco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ivan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fransisco walks away with a smile on his face. Ivan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Fransisco dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Ivan'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ivan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fransisco pinned against the cage. Fransisco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ivan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fransisco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fransisco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Ivan moves into the clinch.
Ivan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fransisco prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fransisco is defending well.
Gabriel Fransisco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ivan.
Ivan looking for a takedown.
Ivan can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Ivan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fransisco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Fransisco 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ivan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donk. Fransisco catches Ivan right on the button with a cross.
Ivan tries for a takedown but Fransisco circles away easily
and Ivan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivan dodges the punch combination from Fransisco .
Fransisco throws a series of punches but Ivan moves out of range.
Ivan tries for a takedown but Fransisco circles away easily
and Fransisco finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL2#
Ivan closes the distance and pushes Fransisco back into the cage.
Fransisco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ivan Ivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fransisco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ivan can do to turn this around?#T2#
Ivan tries a body shot but Fransisco blocks it.
#TD2#
Ivan wants the takedown. Fransisco is fighting it off but Ivan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fransisco 's guard against the cage.
Ivan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES#
Fransisco has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ivan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gabriel Fransisco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fransisco jabs Ivan right on the nose. Ivan blinks but takes it well.
Ivan fails with the takedown
and Fransisco counters with a two punch combo.
Fransisco moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fransisco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC#Ivan is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Ivan Ivan's cut even more.#TD2#
Ivan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fransisco has one foot on Ivan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
No luck for Ivan with that takedown attempt.
Ivan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ivan looks to land a right hand but Fransisco moved out of range.
Ivan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ivan fails with a takedown attempt.
Fransisco appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fransisco fakes the leg kick and cracks Ivan in the body. #T4#
Ivan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fransisco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ivan.
Ivan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fransisco .
Fransisco shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ivan eats them both and turns towards Fransisco to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fransisco jabs Ivan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ivan Ivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ivan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ivan lands with a left to the head.
Fransisco has had enough of the clinch but Ivan keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Ivan jumps into guard, dragging Fransisco to the mat.
#SUB2#
Ivan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fransisco uses it to pass to side control.
#SU#
Fransisco has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gabriel Fransisco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivan throws a solid leg kick but Fransisco takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ivan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Fransisco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fransisco , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Fransisco ! |
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Event:
HFC 6: Francisco vs Ilmarinen
Date: Jun 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Ilmarinen throws out a loose jab but Fransisco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ilmarinen looks to land a left hand but Fransisco moved out of range nicely.
Fransisco seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fransisco misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fransisco won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound from side control.
Ilmarinen lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen working the body and head with strikes.
Fransisco is pushing Ilmarinen's head away, looking to escape. Ilmarinen manages to hold on to the position though.
Ilmarinen slows the pace down.
Ilmarinen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Fransisco is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ilmarinen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fransisco seems a little lost for a moment, as Ilmarinen dominates the positioning.
Ilmarinen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fransisco is trying to get back to his feet.
Ilmarinen lands an elbow.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ilmarinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fransisco taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fransisco pushes Ilmarinen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ilmarinen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ilmarinen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ilmarinen cracks Fransisco with a big elbow. #T2#
Ilmarinen controlling the position.
Fransisco is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ilmarinen controls the position.
Fransisco is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ilmarinen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ilmarinen cracks Fransisco with a big elbow.
Ilmarinen cracks Fransisco with a big right hand but Fransisco just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fransisco is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ilmarinen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ilmarinen controls the position from side control.
Fransisco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ilmarinen is working Fransisco over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Fransisco prevents Ilmarinen from moving into mount.
Ilmarinen controls the position from side control.
Fransisco is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ilmarinen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fransisco being controlled for a moment.
Fransisco takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ilmarinen lands a nice forearm strike.
Fransisco is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ilmarinen connects with a decent elbow.
Fransisco takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ilmarinen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ilmarinen prevents Fransisco from escaping the position.
Ilmarinen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fransisco to see if he's OK.
Fransisco is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ilmarinen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen slows the pace down.
Ilmarinen lands a few punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fransisco thuds a left hand into Ilmarinen's body.
Fransisco scores with a sloppy right hand. Ilmarinen should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Anton Ilmarinen has been cut.
Ilmarinen throws out a loose jab but Fransisco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fransisco seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ilmarinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fransisco .
Fransisco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fransisco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ilmarinen thows a leg kick but Fransisco checks it
and Fransisco counters with a three punch combo that has Ilmarinen backing up. Ilmarinen nods at Fransisco to acknowledge the strikes.
Fransisco jabs at Ilmarinen's body.
Ilmarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fransisco moves away.
Ilmarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fransisco misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Ilmarinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fransisco 's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ilmarinen connects with a couple of short punches.
Ilmarinen postures up and lands a big shot to Fransisco 's brow.
Ilmarinen passes Fransisco 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ilmarinen not doing much here.
#T1#
Ilmarinen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen stops Fransisco from getting back to his feet.
Ilmarinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ilmarinen stalling.
Anton Ilmarinen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fransisco looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ilmarinen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ilmarinen working Fransisco over with strikes.
Fransisco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fransisco has hold of Ilmarinen's hands but Ilmarinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ilmarinen is controlling the pace.
Ilmarinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ilmarinen lands a nice short elbow.
Ilmarinen slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice strikes from Ilmarinen there.
Ilmarinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fransisco is looking to escape.
Ilmarinen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fransisco looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Ilmarinen controlling the action here.
Ilmarinen working Fransisco over with strikes.
Fransisco looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ilmarinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Ilmarinen there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ilmarinen looks to land a right hand but Fransisco moved out of range.
Ilmarinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick from Fransisco is predictable there #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fransisco !
Ilmarinen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fransisco down.
Fransisco wants to get back to his feet but Ilmarinen drags him back down.
Ilmarinen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fransisco is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ilmarinen connects with a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fransisco will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fransisco wants to get back to his feet but Ilmarinen drags him back down.#T1#
Ilmarinen controls the position.
Ilmarinen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ilmarinen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ilmarinen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ilmarinen controls the position from side control.#T2#
Ilmarinen advances to mount.
Ilmarinen lands with some strikes.
Ilmarinen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fransisco hang on?
Ilmarinen raining down shots from the mount!
Ilmarinen landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#Fransisco is rocked!
Ilmarinen unloading with bombs!
Oh Fransisco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ilmarinen landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Ilmarinen! Fransisco is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anton Ilmarinen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Brix lands a nice hook to Fransisco 's body. Fransisco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fransisco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brix was well out of range. Poor timing from Fransisco .
Fransisco throws a right hand that Brix ducks under and follows up with a left that Brix also avoids with ease.
Brix throws a combination. Fransisco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brix throws a series of punches but Fransisco avoids them all with ease.
Brix throws a series of punches but Fransisco avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick from Fransisco , right into the meat of the thigh.
Fransisco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fransisco throws a series of punches but Brix moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Brix misses.
Brix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Brix does no damage.
Fransisco is looking to counter with a body kick.
A left lands for Fransisco .
A punch combination from Brix misses.
Brix dips to his left and cracks Fransisco with an uppercut!
Brix throws a series of punches but Fransisco moves out of range.
Fransisco looks to land a combination but Brix avoids it well. #T1#
Fransisco misses with a body shot.
Fransisco throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brix misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from Brix misses
and Fransisco counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brix is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Brix throws a series of punches but Fransisco moves out of range.
Fransisco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brix swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fransisco counters with a left and a right that stings Brix.
Fransisco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brix.
Brix lands a nice shot to the body.
Brix scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crunch! Fransisco slams his shin into Brix's torso.
Brix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brix looks winded!#T2#
Brix jabs at Fransisco 's body.
Brix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brix falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fransisco counters with a left and a right that stings Brix.
Fransisco takes a swing at Brix's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Brix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD#
Fransisco lands a left and a right that send Brix crashing to the mat, dazed. Fransisco thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Brix is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bobby Brix has been cut.
Brix takes a swing at Fransisco 's ribcage but misses.
Brix is still on wobbly legs! Can Fransisco finish him?
Fransisco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fransisco circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Brix drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Fransisco follows Brix to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Fransisco ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Fransisco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fransisco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fransisco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Fransisco .
A head kick misses from Fransisco .
Gabriel Fransisco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fransisco scores with a jab to the head.
Fransisco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fransisco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Fransisco closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Will Smith has been cut.
Smith tries to clinch up but Fransisco circles away and keeps his distance.
Fransisco swinging wildly here.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Fransisco bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fransisco misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Fransisco circles away.
A head kick misses from Fransisco .
Fransisco stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Fransisco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith wants to clinch up but Fransisco keeps it at a distance.
Fransisco throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Fransisco jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fransisco .
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fransisco throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Fransisco is wise to it.#T2#
Fransisco connects with a jab.#CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Fransisco in a clinch.
#BC#
Fransisco breaks from the clinch.
Fransisco misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Fransisco .
Smith throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Fransisco up against the cage.#BC#
Fransisco 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fransisco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fransisco scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fransisco .
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Fransisco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith throws a right and a left that Fransisco avoids nicely. #T3#
A punch combination from Fransisco misses.
Fransisco throws a good cross that connects.
Smith throws a low kick but Fransisco moves out of range easily.
Fransisco misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Fransisco does no damage.
Fransisco misses with a two punch combination.
Smith misses with a body kick.
As Smith looks to move away, Fransisco throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Fransisco lands with a shot to the body.
Smith throws a head kick but Fransisco moves out of range.
Fransisco lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Fransisco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.#T4#
Fransisco connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Fransisco breaks from the clinch.
Fransisco throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Fransisco moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmith.
Fransisco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fransisco lands with a shot to the body.
Fransisco lands a jab to the nose.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Fransisco in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Fransisco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Smith's cut.
That's time! Fransisco 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fransisco misses with a few strikes there.
Fransisco throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith throws a right hand that Fransisco ducks under and follows up with a left that Fransisco also avoids with ease.
Fransisco misses with a series of wild punches.
Fransisco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fransisco throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Fransisco swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
A quick step to the side and Fransisco tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fransisco misses with a double jab.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fransisco throws a one two combo.
#T1#
A punch combination from Fransisco misses.
Fransisco is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith tries to clinch there but Fransisco circles away.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Fransisco circles away.
#CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Fransisco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Fransisco breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Fransisco .
Fransisco swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Fransisco .
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fransisco paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Fransisco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith tries to land a body kick
and Fransisco counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith throws a right and a left that Fransisco avoids nicely.
Gabriel Fransisco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fransisco misses with a series of wild punches.
Fransisco scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith cracks Fransisco with a nice body shot.#T3#
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Fransisco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.#BC#
Fransisco breaks the clinch.
Fransisco takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Fransisco tries a head kick but it misses.
As Fransisco backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Fransisco manages to avoid it all.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fransisco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Fransisco misses the target.
Fransisco throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a big counter head kick but Fransisco avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Fransisco throws a good cross that connects.
Fransisco tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith is looking to clinch.
A good leg kick by Fransisco .
Smith is looking to clinch but Fransisco is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith pushes Fransisco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Fransisco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Fransisco moved out of range.
Fransisco went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fransisco throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fransisco .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Fransisco dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Will Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Fransisco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fransisco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fransisco scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith tries to clinch but Fransisco moves out of range.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Fransisco checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Fransisco misses its target.
Smith lands a high kick!
Smith is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fransisco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fransisco lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Fransisco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fransisco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smith tries to clinch but Fransisco is having none of it.
Gabriel Fransisco is winning the standup battle so far.
Fransisco misses with a low kick.
Fransisco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fransisco throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Fransisco . Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith throws a body punch but Fransisco moves out of range.
Fransisco avoids the body shot from Smith.
Fransisco thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
No joy there for Fransisco , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith tries to clinch but Fransisco is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fransisco . Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith tries to bum rush Fransisco with a series of wild strikes but Fransisco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fransisco .
Fransisco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fransisco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fransisco .#T3#
Fransisco lands a nice looking body shot.
Fransisco digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith tries to clinch but Fransisco moves out of range.
Fransisco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Fransisco does no damage.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Fransisco bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fransisco misses with a kick to the body.
Smith tries to clinch but Fransisco is having none of it.
Fransisco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fransisco .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fransisco .
The fighters circling - Fransisco throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Fransisco misses with a double jab.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Fransisco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith tries to clinch but Fransisco moves out of range.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fransisco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Will Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Fransisco 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fransisco throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fransisco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Fransisco .
Gabriel Fransisco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith misses the body punch
and Fransisco counters with a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Fransisco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fransisco , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Fransisco ! |
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