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Event:
NYF 98: Deiveredo vs Hopson
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Franklin.
Booth tries to clinch but Franklin moves away
and Franklin counters with a right hand to the body.
Booth tries to bum rush Franklin with a series of wild strikes but Franklin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Booth throws an overhand right that lands on Franklin's shoulder, as Franklin tries to avoid the shot.
Booth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franklin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Franklin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Booth in his tracks.
Booth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth throws a body punch but Franklin moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Franklin misses the target.
Franklin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Franklin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Booth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Booth misses with a straight right. #T1##KD#
Franklin catches Booth napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Booth to the canvas!
#ROC#Booth is rocked!
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Booth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Booth is still in real trouble! Can Franklin finish him?
Franklin passes Booth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Booth seems to have recovered his senses.
Booth is trying to control but can't.
Franklin uses his free foot to push down on Booth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Booth.
Franklin looking to control but Booth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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!
Franklin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Franklin moves to take his opponent's back. #T2##SUB#
Franklin is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Booth taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Franklin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alonso Franklin!
A victorious Alonso Franklin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 51
Date: Dec 11, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Daws has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daws 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hook to the body lands for Daws .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daws creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Franklin tries to pull guard but Daws won't allow it.
Franklin is trying to pull guard but Daws has him pressed against the cage.
Daws has Franklin pushed against the cage.
Franklin jumps guard but Daws stands there with Franklin around his waist. Franklin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alonso Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Franklin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Franklin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his 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.#SUB#
Franklin has his foot on Daws 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daws works his way back into a safe position though.
Franklin keeping full guard, as Daws tries to pass. #SUB#
Franklin is looking for a triangle but Daws pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB#
Franklin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Franklin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daws doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daws manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daws must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Franklin is looking for a triangle but Daws pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Franklin pushes a forearm under Daws 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Daws is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alonso Franklin!
A very excited looking Alonso Franklin 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:
ENIGMA 224
Date: Oct 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Lucas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lucas tries to clinch but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lucas is looking to clinch but Franklin is avoiding it.
Franklin tries to counter with a takedown but Lucas is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Franklin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Franklin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lucas pushes Franklin off looking to stand but Franklin dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Franklin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lucas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lucas tries to kick Franklin off but Franklin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Franklin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Franklin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lucas is in trouble now - Franklin has advanced to mount!
Franklin content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Franklin quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Franklin but it's paid off an Lucas is forced to tap! Nice work by Franklin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alonso Franklin!
An out of breath Alonso Franklin 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:
ENIGMA 220
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Franklin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Franklin scores with a takedown into Simpson's guard.
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.#ES2#
Simpson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Franklin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Franklin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Franklin is trying to pull guard but Simpson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alonso Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Franklin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Franklin trying to stall but Simpson improves his position.
Franklin tries to pull guard but Simpson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franklin throws a hook but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson throws an off balance right hand
and Franklin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simpson throws the kick towards the body but Franklin avoids it.
Franklin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franklin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simpson under the eye.#T1#
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Franklin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franklin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Simpson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Franklin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simpson connects with a body shot that sends Franklin's belly button to the back.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franklin was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.
Franklin tries to counter with a takedown but Simpson is quick to defend against it.
Asher Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franklin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Simpson lands.
Simpson wants to slow Franklin down by chopping away at his legs.
Franklin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simpson sprawls and moves away.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Simpson walks into a left hand. #T2#
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Franklin moves away and avoids it.
Franklin misses with a hook.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franklin throws out the jab.
Simpson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Franklin connects with a nice looking jab.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franklin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simpson counters with a good, hard body kick but Franklin shrugs it off.
Simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Franklin counters with a shoot takedown. Simpson fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Franklin tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
Franklin controlling from the top position.
Franklin pushing down on Simpson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Franklin stops Simpson from getting back to his feet.
Simpson won't allow Franklin to pass to mount.
Simpson is in trouble now - Franklin has advanced to mount!
Franklin tries to control but Simpson wriggling away.
Franklin controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Franklin working for a submission but Simpson is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Franklin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4#
Franklin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simpson is looking to escape. #SUB#
Franklin wants to finish this one by submission but Simpson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Franklin.
Simpson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SUB#
Franklin quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Franklin but it's paid off an Simpson is forced to tap! Nice work by Franklin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alonso Franklin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Franklin misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Prawira has managed to clinch.
Franklin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Prawira pulls guard successfully.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Prawira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin throwing strikes from guard but Prawira blocks nicely.
Franklin content to stall in guard here.
Prawira has Franklin pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Prawira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Prawira keeping moving, preventing Franklin from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Prawira tries to close the distance and clinch but Franklin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franklin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Franklin takes a swing at Prawira's ribcage but misses.
Prawira tries to clinch up but Franklin circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Prawira clinches up against the cage.
Franklin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Prawira is keeping busy.#BC2#
Prawira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL2#
Prawira moves into the clinch.
Franklin jumps guard but Prawira stands there with Franklin around his waist. Franklin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Prawira gets control of Franklin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Prawira will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Franklin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Prawira's guard. #SUB#
Prawira is defending against the submission attempts here by Franklin.
Franklin moves into full mount! Prawira won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Franklin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Franklin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Prawira is now in Franklin's guard. A big mistake from Franklin there, giving up the dominant position! #T3##SUB#
Franklin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Franklin is looking for a triangle but Prawira pushes his legs off easily.
Prawira trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Prawira won't allow Franklin to sweep him here. #SUB#
Franklin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Prawira is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Franklin has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Prawira is looking to defend but Franklin has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Prawira! Franklin pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Prawira taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alonso Franklin!
In defeat, Jaka Prawira stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is not a loss, it's just a lesson on how to get better'. |
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