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Event:
FC25 - Tournament 0 FINAL
Date: Apr 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Sullivan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frankborger swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sullivan. #CL#
Frankborger gets a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Frankborger misses with a punch to the body.
Frankborger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frankborger has Sullivan pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankborger lands a body punch.
Sullivan is working for takedown but Frankborger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Holger Frankborger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Sullivan.
Sullivan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sullivan blocking some punches.
#T1#
Sullivan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Frankborger.
Frankborger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frankborger gets underhooks to prevent Sullivan's takedown attempt.
Sullivan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Frankborger tries to work over Sullivan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sullivan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frankborger is keeping busy.
Sullivan letting Frankborger take a breather here.
Frankborger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Sullivan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frankborger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Frankborger throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Frankborger to work.
Frankborger stalling the fight.
Come on Frankborger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Frankborger lands a body punch.
Frankborger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Come on Frankborger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Holger Frankborger.
Sullivan shoots for a takedown but Frankborger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frankborger tries to counter by clinching up but Sullivan breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frankborger struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan controls his hands.
#T3#
Sullivan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frankborger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Frankborger can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan controls the action.
Frankborger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan's elbow.
Frankborger stalling the fight.
Frankborger tries a body shot but Sullivan blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Frankborger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sullivan blocks a body shot from Frankborger.
Frankborger misses with a punch to the body.
Frankborger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Frankborger displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sullivan up against the cage.
Frankborger gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#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.
Sullivan tries to pull guard but Frankborger won't allow it.
A short right from Frankborger.
Frankborger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sullivan.
Frankborger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Frankborger has a couple of punches blocked by Sullivan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sullivan being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Holger Frankborger.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frankborger but Frankborger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frankborger slaps away a takedown attempt from Sullivan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holger Frankborger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Frankborger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sullivan wants to stall.
Frankborger stalls.
Frankborger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sullivan can do to turn this around?
Sullivan is trying to stall.
Frankborger misses with the head strike.
Sullivan avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankborger is stalling here.
Frankborger misses with the head strike.
Frankborger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Frankborger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Frankborger struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan controls his hands.
Sullivan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Frankborger tries to throw a body punch but Sullivan avoids it by throwing Frankborger back against the cage.
Frankborger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Frankborger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Frankborger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frankborger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frankborger digs a right hand into Sullivan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sullivan's gas tank.
Frankborger misses with some punches.
Holger Frankborger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Frankborger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Frankborger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Frankborger just leaning against Sullivan, taking a breather.
Frankborger seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T2#
Frankborger slowing the pace effectively.
Frankborger throws a head punch that misses.
Frankborger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Holger Frankborger.#CL#
Frankborger clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Frankborger as Sullivan tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sullivan is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Frankborger stalling in the clinch.
Sullivan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Frankborger controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Frankborger. #T3#
Frankborger is struggling to control the position.
Sullivan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Come on Frankborger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Frankborger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan's elbow.
Sullivan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Frankborger up against the cage.
Sullivan prevents a body shot from Frankborger. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Frankborger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan's elbow.
Frankborger misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Frankborger to work.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sullivan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Frankborger looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Holger Frankborger.
Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holger Frankborger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Sullivan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Frankborger takes the fight into the clinch.
Frankborger slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Frankborger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Frankborger for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holger Frankborger dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Frankborger clinches up with Sullivan and pushes him back against the cage.
Sullivan is looking to control Frankborger's arms but Frankborger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sullivan has his back to the cage.
Sullivan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frankborger misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Sullivan decides to pull guard.
Sullivan has his hands on Frankborger's head, controlling the position.
Frankborger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankborger scoring with some ground and pound.
Sullivan has Frankborger pulled in close to control his posture.
Sullivan working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Frankborger stays in close to Sullivan's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Frankborger from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Frankborger pushes Sullivan up against the cage in a clinch.
Frankborger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sullivan prevents a body shot from Frankborger. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frankborger letting Sullivan take a breather here.
Frankborger looking to stall.
Sullivan jumps guard but Frankborger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Frankborger tries a body shot but Sullivan blocks it.
Frankborger is struggling to control the position.
Frankborger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frankborger struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan controls his hands.
Sullivan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Frankborger is defending well.
Frankborger stalling in the clinch.
Sullivan fails to pull guard.
Holger Frankborger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Sullivan.
A bit of stalling here from Frankborger.
#T3#
Frankborger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frankborger effectively controlling the action here.
Jack Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sullivan blocks a body shot from Frankborger.
Holger Frankborger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sullivan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Frankborger is struggling to control the position.
Sullivan has Frankborger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frankborger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Frankborger gets underhooks to prevent Sullivan's takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sullivan.
Sullivan is trying to pull guard but Frankborger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sullivan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sullivan is trying to maintain a safe position but Frankborger gets an underhook and turns Sullivan into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frankborger effectively controlling the action here.
Sullivan struggles to land a body shot inside as Frankborger controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holger Frankborger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frankborger, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holger Frankborger!
Holger Frankborger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
FC25 - Tournament 0 R2
Date: Mar 14, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sullivan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frankborger throws a head punch that misses.
Sullivan lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frankborger.
Frankborger can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan controls the action.
Frankborger blocking some punches.
Sullivan misses with a punch to the body.
Frankborger prevents a body shot from Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with some punches.
Frankborger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frankborger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frankborger lands a nice uppercut.
Frankborger pushes Sullivan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frankborger tries to work over Sullivan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Frankborger to work.
Sullivan throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frankborger blocking some punches.
Frankborger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan swings wildly with an uppercut but Frankborger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Frankborger. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Sullivan.
A head punch on the inside from Frankborger fails to land.
Frankborger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sullivan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sullivan.
Frankborger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frankborger backwards.
Sullivan can't find room to land a body shot as Frankborger controls the action.
Sullivan blocking some punches.
Sullivan tries to throw a body punch but Frankborger avoids it by throwing Sullivan back against the cage.
Good body shot from Frankborger.
Sullivan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Frankborger fails to land.
Frankborger lands with a left to the head.
Sullivan has a couple of punches blocked by Frankborger.
Frankborger taking a breather.
Frankborger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frankborger misses with a body punch.
Frankborger misses with a body punch.
Frankborger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Sullivan.
Frankborger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards. #T2#
Frankborger misses with the head strike.
Frankborger misses with a body punch.
Sullivan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frankborger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frankborger misses with a punch on the inside.
Sullivan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sullivan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sullivan misses with a body punch.
Frankborger swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Sullivan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Sullivan.
Frankborger scores with a shoulder strike.
Frankborger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frankborger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sullivan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Sullivan.
Frankborger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frankborger blocks a body shot from Sullivan. #T3#
Sullivan lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sullivan.
Sullivan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sullivan misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan misses with a punch on the inside.
Sullivan misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frankborger.
Sullivan blocking some punches.
Sullivan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sullivan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frankborger blocks a body shot from Sullivan.
Sullivan struggles to land a body shot inside as Frankborger controls his hands.
Sullivan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sullivan prevents a body shot from Frankborger.
Sullivan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frankborger or not.
Sullivan gets through Frankborger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sullivan.
Frankborger misses with some punches.
Sullivan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sullivan blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frankborger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
A shot in the inside from Sullivan.
Sullivan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frankborger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Frankborger fails to land.
Sullivan misses with a punch to the body.
Frankborger working aggressively here.
Frankborger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frankborger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Sullivan.
Sullivan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sullivan has a couple of punches blocked by Frankborger.
Sullivan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frankborger cracks Sullivan with a nice body shot.
Frankborger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sullivan lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frankborger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sullivan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frankborger throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with the head strike.
Sullivan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frankborger misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Sullivan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Frankborger swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.
Frankborger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frankborger lands a jab to the nose.
Frankborger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frankborger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sullivan fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Sullivan forces Frankborger back against the cage and clinches.
Frankborger blocking some punches.
Sullivan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Frankborger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frankborger misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Sullivan.
Sullivan tries to work over Frankborger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frankborger prevents a body shot from Sullivan.
Frankborger blocks a body shot from Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a shoulder strike.
Sullivan lands a shoulder strike.
Sullivan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sullivan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sullivan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frankborger backwards.
Frankborger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frankborger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sullivan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frankborger misses with a punch on the inside.
Sullivan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sullivan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan fails to land.
Frankborger blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frankborger. #T2#
Frankborger can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan controls the action.
Frankborger prevents a body shot from Sullivan.
Sullivan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frankborger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Frankborger fails to land.
Sullivan is working Frankborger over against the cage.
Frankborger is breathing heavily.
Sullivan lands a hook that snaps the head of Frankborger backwards.
Frankborger trying to control the position but instead, Sullivan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frankborger into the cage.
Frankborger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frankborger.
A body shot lands from Sullivan.
Sullivan swings wildly with an uppercut but Frankborger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frankborger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sullivan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frankborger backwards.
A short right from Sullivan on the inside.
Sullivan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Sullivan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan.
Sullivan has a couple of punches blocked by Frankborger.
Sullivan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sullivan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frankborger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frankborger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frankborger has a couple of punches blocked by Sullivan.
Frankborger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frankborger.
A left hand lands to the body for Sullivan.
Sullivan tries a body shot but Frankborger blocks it.
Sullivan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sullivan lands a right hand.
Sullivan blocking some punches.
Frankborger looking to slow down the pace here.
Sullivan blocks a body shot from Frankborger.
Frankborger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Sullivan tries a body shot but Frankborger blocks it.
#T4#
Frankborger misses with some punches.
Frankborger gets through Sullivan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan is working Frankborger over against the cage.
Sullivan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frankborger backwards.
Frankborger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sullivan misses with a punch on the inside.
Frankborger throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sullivan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sullivan blocking some punches.
Sullivan tries to work over Frankborger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frankborger prevents a body shot from Sullivan.
Sullivan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frankborger.
A head punch on the inside from Frankborger fails to land.
Sullivan tries to work over Frankborger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sullivan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frankborger.
Sullivan cracks Frankborger with a nice body shot.
Frankborger blocking some punches.
Frankborger prevents a body shot from Sullivan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Sullivan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Frankborger throws a hook to the side of Sullivan's head but Sullivan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sullivan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frankborger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sullivan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frankborger.#CL#
Sullivan moves into the clinch successfully.
Frankborger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frankborger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sullivan lands an uppercut.
Frankborger misses with the head strike.
Sullivan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Frankborger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sullivan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frankborger can do to turn this around?
Sullivan lands with a short shot to the head.
Sullivan pushes Frankborger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frankborger.
Frankborger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frankborger has a couple of punches blocked by Sullivan.
Frankborger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Sullivan misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Frankborger.
A short right from Sullivan on the inside.
Frankborger misses with the head strike.
Frankborger can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan controls the action.
Sullivan lands a shoulder strike.
Sullivan misses with some punches.
Jack Sullivan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sullivan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frankborger's elbow.
Frankborger throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frankborger misses with a punch on the inside.
Frankborger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sullivan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Sullivan.
A right handed body shot lands from Frankborger.
A short uppercut from Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frankborger backwards.
Frankborger throws a head punch that misses.
Frankborger tries to work over Sullivan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sullivan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Frankborger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frankborger digs a right hand into Sullivan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sullivan's gas tank.
Sullivan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frankborger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sullivan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Sullivan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sullivan.
Sullivan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frankborger's elbow.
Sullivan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frankborger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frankborger.
Frankborger blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Sullivan as the two fighters clinch.
Sullivan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sullivan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sullivan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Sullivan.
Sullivan working aggressively here.
Sullivan can't find room to land a body shot as Frankborger controls the action.
#T3#
Sullivan throws a head punch that misses.
Holger Frankborger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frankborger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frankborger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frankborger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sullivan misses with a body punch.
Sullivan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sullivan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frankborger.
Jack Sullivan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sullivan blocks an uppercut.
Frankborger tries to work over Sullivan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sullivan scores with a shot to the side of Frankborger's head.
Frankborger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Sullivan.
Frankborger misses with some punches.
Frankborger tries to throw a body punch but Sullivan avoids it by throwing Frankborger back against the cage. #T4#
Frankborger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frankborger prevents a body shot from Sullivan.
A short right from Sullivan on the inside.
Good body shot from Sullivan.
Frankborger scores with a shoulder strike.
Frankborger stalling in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frankborger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sullivan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frankborger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Frankborger misses with some punches.
Frankborger misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Frankborger.
Frankborger misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Sullivan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sullivan, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Sullivan! |
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Event:
DMMA 390: Bjorkman v Klopstock
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Robson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Frankborger on the side of the head.
Robson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson lands a right hook to the body.
Robson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robson swings widly with a right hand
and Frankborger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frankborger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frankborger! But no joy.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frankborger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Frankborger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Robson lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Holger Frankborger has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson with a jab.
Robson throws a sloppy body shot
and Frankborger counters with a straight right hand.
Neal Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##KD#
Robson lands a left and a right that send Frankborger crashing to the mat, dazed. Robson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Frankborger is rocked!
Robson drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Frankborger's head, knocking him out cold! Robson is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neal Robson!
Our winner, Neal Robson, 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:
UCF 95: Hanma v Adunga Jr
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Frankborger keeps the fight on the outside.
Frankborger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Buddha lunges at Frankborger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frankborger's hand.
Buddha catches Frankborger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Buddha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cant Lose MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Buddha misses with a hook.
Buddha misses with a wild body shot.
Frankborger misses with a straight left.
Buddha doesn't manage to clinch there - Frankborger circles away.
Frankborger throws a fast counter high kick but Buddha manages to duck under it in time.
Frankborger throws a jab when Buddha was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankborger throws out a powerful jab.
Buddha throws a poor cross that misses
and Frankborger counters with a nice uppercut.
Buddha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frankborger! But no joy.#KD2#
Frankborger lands a big head kick that sends Buddha tumbling to the mat! Frankborger takes a step backwards and waves Buddha back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T1#
Frankborger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frankborger throws out a counter right but Buddha avoids it with no problem.
Buddha tests Frankborger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buddha lands with an uppercut that bounces Frankborger off the cage and back into range.
No joy there for Buddha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frankborger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buddha wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Buddha lands a nice shot that snaps Frankborger's head back.
Buddha scores with a kick to the midsection.
Buddha throws an off balance right hand
and Frankborger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Buddha does no damage. #T2#
Frankborger misses with a looping left.
As Frankborger backs away, Buddha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Buddha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buddha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Frankborger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Buddha scores with a nice strike.
Buddha avoids the head kick by Frankborger.
Buddha avoids the head kick by Frankborger.
Buddha scores with a jab to the head.
Buddha moves out of range as Frankborger throws a body kick.
#CL#
Buddha rushes Frankborger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Buddha swings wildly with an uppercut but Frankborger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frankborger backwards.
Buddha tries to work over Frankborger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Frankborger blocks a body shot from Buddha.
Frankborger blocks an uppercut.
Frankborger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frankborger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buddha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Buddha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Frankborger controls the action.
A short uppercut from Buddha.
Frankborger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frankborger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buddha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Frankborger on the inside.
Buddha blocking some punches.
Buddha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frankborger backwards.
Frankborger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Buddha misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Buddha.
Buddha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buddha lands a nice shot to the body.
Buddha throws a head punch that misses.
Buddha misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buddha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frankborger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Buddha.
Frankborger looks winded!
Buddha blocks an uppercut.
Buddha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frankborgers head. #BC2#
Frankborger breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Buddha has taken the fight to the clinch.
Frankborger is trying to push Buddha away but Buddha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buddha swings wildly with an uppercut but Frankborger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buddha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frankborger's elbow.
Frankborger throws a punch but it's blocked by Buddha.
Buddha lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frankborger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frankborger tries to break the clinch but Buddha is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Buddha.
Buddha throws a head punch that misses.
Frankborger tries a body shot but Buddha blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Buddha dominated that round.
That's time! Buddha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Buddha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Buddha does no damage.
Frankborger thinks about the counter body kick.
Buddha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frankborger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frankborger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Buddha with a body shot.
Buddha tests Frankborger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buddha jabs Frankborger right on the nose. Frankborger blinks but takes it well.
Buddha lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Buddha moves into range and clinches up with Frankborger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frankborger or not.
Buddha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frankborger.
Buddha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frankborger blocks an uppercut.
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Frankborger controls the action.
Frankborger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Buddha has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Buddha misses with a punch on the inside.
Buddha keeps control of Frankborger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frankborger has a couple of punches blocked by Buddha.
A nice left hand lands by Buddha.
Buddha misses with the head strike.
Frankborger misses with a punch on the inside.
Buddha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Frankborger is breathing heavily.
Buddha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buddha.
A nice left hand lands by Buddha.
Buddha has a couple of punches blocked by Frankborger.
Buddha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buddha.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buddha.
Buddha gets through Frankborger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buddha lands a body punch.
Buddha works on Frankborger's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Buddha.
Buddha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frankborger's elbow.
Buddha gets through Frankborger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Buddha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frankborger backwards.
Buddha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jab Buddha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Buddha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Buddha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buddha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frankborger can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buddha.
Buddha works on Frankborger's body with a couple of short punches.
Buddha misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frankborger.
Frankborger struggles to land a body shot inside as Buddha controls his hands.
Buddha lands a hook that snaps the head of Frankborger backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Buddha.
A short left from Buddha.
Buddha misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Buddha as the two fighters clinch.
Buddha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Buddha.
Buddha lands an uppercut.
Buddha gets through Frankborger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buddha lands a nice uppercut.
Frankborger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Buddha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frankborger backwards. #ROC#Frankborger is rocked!
Buddha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frankborger is still on wobbly legs! Can Buddha finish him?
Buddha gets through Frankborger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buddha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frankborger or not.
Buddha scores with a shot to the side of Frankborger's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Buddha.
Frankborger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buddha lands on the inside with an uppercut. #KD#
Buddha drops Frankborger onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Frankborger is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buddha creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Frankborger with a big uppercut! Frankborger tries to clinch up but Buddha pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Frankborger to the mat! Frankborger covers up and Buddha unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jab Buddha!
Jab Buddha made sure to mention his sponsor, © Trap House in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
UCF 82: Santoro v Honda Jr
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Manteiga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marcos Manteiga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manteiga misses with a straight right.
Frankborger only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Frankborger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Manteiga throws a lazy right hand but Frankborger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frankborger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Manteiga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Frankborger on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Holger Frankborger has been cut.
A low kick from Manteiga is predictable there
and Frankborger counters with a series of strikes. Manteiga will be more careful next time no doubt.
Manteiga misses with an uppercut
and Frankborger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Manteiga throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manteiga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Manteiga throws a lazy uppercut
and Frankborger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manteiga throws a jab but it's blocked by Frankborger. #T1#
Manteiga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Frankborger's head backwards.
Frankborger blocks a jab.
Frankborger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Manteiga.
Frankborger misses with a wild body shot.
Frankborger slips a straight right by Manteiga.
Nice uppercut lands for Manteiga. That snapped Frankborger's head back.
Manteiga with the inside leg kick.
Manteiga misses with a low kick.
Frankborger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Frankborger closes the distance and pushes Manteiga back into the cage.#T2#
Frankborger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frankborger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Manteiga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frankborger throws a punch but it's blocked by Manteiga.
Manteiga misses with a punch on the inside.
Manteiga throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Frankborger can't find room to land a body shot as Manteiga controls the action.
Frankborger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frankborger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frankborger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manteiga presses Frankborger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Frankborger tries to work over Manteiga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frankborger avoids the elbow strike from Manteiga, against the cage.
Manteiga works on Frankborger's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manteiga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frankborger misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Frankborger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manteiga misses with a right hand
letting Frankborger counter with a right hand.
Frankborger misses with a body shot.
Manteiga is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Frankborger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Frankborger misses with a right hand
and Manteiga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Manteiga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frankborger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good work by Frankborger as he checks the leg kick.
Frankborger throws out a counter right but Manteiga avoids it with no problem.
Frankborger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manteiga throws out the jab.
Frankborger unleashes a big counter combination but Manteiga bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Manteiga scores with a sloppy right hand. Frankborger should have avoided that one. #CL#
Manteiga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frankborger throws a punch but it's blocked by Manteiga.
Frankborger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manteiga struggles to land a body shot inside as Frankborger controls his hands.
Frankborger blocks a body shot from Manteiga. #T4#
Nice elbow from Manteiga.
Manteiga scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Frankborger takes a shot to the head.
Manteiga misses with an elbow strike.
Manteiga creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Manteiga blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frankborger.
Frankborger prevents a body shot from Manteiga.
A right hand to the body from Frankborger.
Frankborger blocks a body shot from Manteiga.
Frankborger takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Frankborger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manteiga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frankborger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manteiga lands with an uppercut that bounces Frankborger off the cage and back into range.
Manteiga misses with a left hand
enabling Frankborger to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Manteiga misses
and Frankborger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Manteiga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Holger Frankborger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Manteiga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manteiga scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Manteiga is predictable there
and Frankborger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manteiga misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Frankborger counters with a crisp right hand that drops Manteiga! Frankborger lets Manteiga back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Manteiga is rocked!
Holger Frankborger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manteiga throws a shot from downtown. Frankborger moves away and avoids it.
Frankborger looks to clinch
and Manteiga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manteiga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frankborger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab lands there for Manteiga.
Frankborger tries to clinch up.
Manteiga connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Manteiga connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manteiga.
Frankborger throws the kick towards the body but Manteiga avoids it.
Manteiga misses with a hook.
Frankborger has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Both fighters circling a little - Frankborger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Manteiga moves out of range of the leg kick from Frankborger.
Manteiga misses with a hook. Frankborger ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Manteiga.
Frankborger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manteiga.
Manteiga throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Frankborger counters with a crisp one two that drops Manteiga! Frankborger thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Manteiga to his feet! Manteiga is in big trouble!
Oh Manteiga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2##CL2#
Frankborger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frankborger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Frankborger throws a big uppercut that drops Manteiga! More strikes from Frankborger and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Manteiga lies dazed against the cage as Frankborger celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holger Frankborger!
A very excited looking Holger Frankborger 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:
UCF 48: Mulroney v Valdenius
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1##KD#
Cabrazzi drops Frankborger with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Frankborger looks back up at him and smiles so Cabrazzi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#It looks like Holger Frankborger has been cut.
Frankborger moves away from the strike by Cabrazzi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frankborger, as that shot connected.
Cabrazzi closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Frankborger! Cabrazzi dives in looking to finish! Frankborger is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Cabrazzi!
Our winner, Lou Cabrazzi, 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:
UCF 39: Wilder v Slamister
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Frankborger misses the target.
Frankborger misses the jab.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frankborger.
Frankborger throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankborger throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Frankborger lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Jones swings for the body but Frankborger moves out of range.
Frankborger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Frankborger counters with a stiff right hand.
Frankborger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Frankborger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frankborger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Frankborger circles away.
A swing and a miss from Frankborger.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frankborger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Jones checks a low kick from Frankborger.
The fighters circling - Frankborger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones wants to control from the top but Frankborger keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Frankborger blocks nicely.
Frankborger has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Jones postures up.
Frankborger has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Frankborger 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.
Jones moves forwards but Frankborger connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Frankborger throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Frankborger.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frankborger misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frankborger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holger Frankborger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Frankborger had a free shot at his head there.
Frankborger leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frankborger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frankborger throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frankborger.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Holger Frankborger has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frankborger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Frankborger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Frankborger's shoulder, as Frankborger tries to avoid the shot.
Frankborger feints a counter leg kick.
Frankborger tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones connects with a right hand. Frankborger shakes it off.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Frankborger counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones defending well as Frankborger loads up on a big left hand.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frankborger sprawls and moves away.
Frankborger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Holger Frankborger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Jones looks to land a left hand but Frankborger moved out of range nicely.
Frankborger lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.#KD2#
Frankborger lands a big right hand that sends Jones crashing to the mat! Frankborger stays standing though and waves Jones back to his feet!#ROC2#Jones is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dan Jones has been cut.
Holger Frankborger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is aggressively charging in as Frankborger backs up avoiding any damage. Frankborger tosses out a jab and Jones runs right into it face first! Jones is out cold! Frankborger dropped down on all fours and is barking in Jones's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Holger Frankborger! |
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Event:
UCF 29: Bishop v Hardman
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Owen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frankborger scores with a hook.
Owen throws a looping overhand right but Frankborger ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Owen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Frankborger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Frankborger is looking to improve his position.
Owen controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frankborger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Frankborger is doing well to control the position and prevent Owen from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankborger won't allow Owen to pass to mount. #T1#
Owen wants to take a breather but Frankborger is having none of it.
Owen wants to pass to mount but Frankborger is defending the position.
Owen is trying to control. Frankborger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing that Owen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Frankborger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Owen.
Frankborger trying to hold on to Owen's head to control him but Owen postures up.
Owen throwing shots but Frankborger is blocking nicely.
Owen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Owen dips to his left and cracks Frankborger with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Holger Frankborger has been cut.#T2#
Jab, jab by Owen - just one landing.
Holger Frankborger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Owen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Owen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Frankborger moves out of range as Owen throws a body kick.
Sam Owen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Owen.
Owen loads up on a big right hand but Frankborger slips the punch.
Owen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Frankborger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owen tries to clinch but Frankborger moves out of range.
It seemed like Frankborger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Owen looks to throw the jab but Frankborger is out of range.
Frankborger swats away the attempt to clinch by Owen.
Frankborger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Frankborger scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Sam Owen has been cut.#T3#
Owen throws a jab when Frankborger was well out of range.
Frankborger throws out a counter right but Owen avoids it with no problem.
Owen misses with a jab to the body
and Frankborger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Owen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Owen blocks a body shot from Frankborger.
A right handed body shot lands from Owen.
Owen lands with a light punch inside.
Frankborger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frankborger managing to block the knees to the body from Owen.
Owen is looking for a takedown.
Frankborger misses with a punch on the inside.
Owen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frankborger's elbow.
Owen looking to throw knees to the head but Frankborger is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Frankborger.
Frankborger misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frankborger. #ROC2#Owen is rocked!
Frankborger lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Owen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Owen is breathing heavily.
Frankborger pushes Owen against the cage. Frankborger is working some dirty boxing. Frankborger pushes off with a quick right hook! Owen goes down! Owen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Frankborger moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holger Frankborger!
Sam Owen spoke after the fight, saying 'Whenever I start something I try to finish it.'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 257
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Frankborger shoots for a takedown but Yanagisawa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yanagisawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frankborger tries to avoid it but Yanagisawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frankborger to the ground. Frankborger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Yanagisawa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Frankborger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Yanagisawa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yanagisawa stopping the sweep attempt from Frankborger.#SUB2#
Yanagisawa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Frankborger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yanagisawa, into his guard. #REVR#
Frankborger advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Frankborger 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.
Frankborger wants to pass to mount but Yanagisawa is defending the position.
Yanagisawa wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Frankborger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yanagisawa keeps working.
Frankborger is looking to advance position but Yanagisawa won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yanagisawa wants to get back to full guard.
Yanagisawa is pressing down on Frankborger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Frankborger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yanagisawa is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Yanagisawa working for a triangle but Frankborger defends it easily.
Yanagisawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Yanagisawa, not yet.
Frankborger stands and throws Yanagisawa's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Frankborger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SUB#
Frankborger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Frankborger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Frankborger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yanagisawa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yanagisawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Frankborger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yanagisawa tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Holger Frankborger.
Well Frankborger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 10:9
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 10:9
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holger Frankborger! |
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