Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C458: Spencer vs Queiroz
Date: Sep 28, 2025

#R1#
Franklin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Franklin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Akiyama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Franklin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Franklin shoots and misses
and Franklin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kado Akiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alonso Franklin.
Franklin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akiyama circles away.
Franklin misses with a takedown
and Akiyama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Franklin connects with a jab.
Akiyama lunges at Franklin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Franklin's hand. #CUT#It looks like Alonso Franklin has been cut.
Franklin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Akiyama misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Franklin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Akiyama looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Akiyama wants to control but Franklin postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Akiyama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Akiyama gets back to half guard.
Akiyama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Franklin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Franklin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Franklin is fighting to break Akiyama's control of his arms but Akiyama is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Franklin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Akiyama's guard.
Akiyama is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Franklin wants to pass to mount but Akiyama is defending the position.
Akiyama holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3##SUB2#
Franklin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akiyama defends it well.
Franklin wants to free his trapped foot but Akiyama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Franklin is thwarting Akiyama's attempts to control the position.
Akiyama tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Franklin has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Akiyama wants to hold on but Franklin pushes him away.
Franklin looking to finish with strikes here! #T4#
Akiyama tries to hold on but Franklin pushes him away. #SUB2#
Franklin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Akiyama manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Franklin tries to move to mount but Akiyama blocks the move with his legs.
Akiyama holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Akiyama is trying to control Franklin's posture but Franklin avoids it.
Akiyama keeping his opponent close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alonso Franklin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alonso Franklin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Franklin shoots in and drives through. Akiyama sprawls well.
Franklin shoots in and drives through. Akiyama sprawls well.
Franklin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Akiyama tries to avoid it but Franklin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Akiyama to the ground. Akiyama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kado Akiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alonso Franklin.
Franklin with a poor takedown
enabling Akiyama to counter with a crisp jab.
Franklin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Franklin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Franklin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Akiyama counters with a straight right hand.
Franklin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akiyama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin shoots in looking for a takedown but Akiyama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franklin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Akiyama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Franklin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akiyama throws a hook but Franklin avoids it easily.
Franklin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franklin.
A big left from Akiyama misses.
Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown but Akiyama sprawls well. He's pushed Franklin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little feinted left hand from Akiyama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Franklin or perhaps it was just good defense by Akiyama, which made it look bad.
Akiyama throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
A slow jab from Akiyama misses its intended target.
Kado Akiyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown but Akiyama shows good takedown defense.
Akiyama jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Akiyama throws out a powerful jab.
Akiyama lands with a shot to the body.
Akiyama misses with a hook.
Akiyama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alonso Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franklin moves out of range as Akiyama strikes.
And Franklin tries to counter it with a takedown but Akiyama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Franklin misses with a looping left.
Akiyama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franklin swings widly with a right hand
and Akiyama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Akiyama. Franklin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Akiyama misses.
Franklin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Akiyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akiyama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Franklin is rocked!
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Franklin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akiyama.
No joy there for Akiyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kado Akiyama is winning the standup battle so far.
Akiyama misses with a wild body shot.
Akiyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Franklin connects with a looping right hand.
Franklin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#That has opened up Alonso Franklin's cut even more.
Franklin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akiyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Franklin.
Akiyama is looking to counter punch.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Akiyama! Franklin is backing up but he can't get away as Akiyama lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Franklin and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kado Akiyama!
A very excited looking Kado Akiyama 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.

Event: C453: Queiroz vs Jankovic
Date: Sep 07, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Franklin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shelton wants to improve his position but Franklin is controlling well. #SUB2#
Franklin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shelton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Franklin.
Franklin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shelton trying to control here.
Shelton is looking for a sweep. Franklin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Franklin 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! Shelton is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alonso Franklin!
During a confident post fight interview, Alonso Franklin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C443: Kramer vs Duran II
Date: Aug 10, 2025

#R1#
Belmiro stuffs the takedown attempt from Franklin. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet.
Belmiro jabs Franklin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Belmiro misses the shot to the body.
Franklin tries for a takedown but Belmiro circles away easily
and Belmiro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Franklin scores with a takedown into Belmiro's guard.
Belmiro wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Franklin manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Franklin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belmiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Belmiro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Franklin. #T1#
Franklin wants to pass the guard but Belmiro is defending well.
Belmiro trying to control here.
Franklin is pressing down on Belmiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Belmiro is holding on for now.
Belmiro is trying to control but Franklin passes into side control! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belmiro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Franklin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Belmiro actively working from the bottom here.
Belmiro tries to get to full guard but Franklin has control of the leg.
Franklin passes to full mount!
Belmiro is desperately trying to improve his position but Franklin has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Franklin thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB2#
Franklin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Belmiro has worked his arm free - good work by Belmiro!
Belmiro trying his best to control but Franklin has mounted him.
Belmiro blocking the ground and pound. #T4#
Belmiro can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #SUB2#
Franklin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Belmiro is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Belmiro and Franklin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Franklin advances to mount.
Belmiro blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Franklin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Belmiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alonso Franklin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Franklin gets caught napping as Belmiro dives in and scores a takedown. Franklin manages to retain guard.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Franklin is keeping the position.
Belmiro is pushing down on Franklin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Franklin is fighting to maintain full guard but Belmiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Franklin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Belmiro.
Belmiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin wants to sweep but no luck.
Belmiro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belmiro throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Belmiro cracks Franklin with a solid left hand.
Alonso Franklin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belmiro postures up and lands a big shot to Franklin's brow.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Franklin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Belmiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Belmiro throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Franklin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Belmiro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belmiro trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Franklin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belmiro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro is working Franklin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Belmiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Belmiro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Belmiro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franklin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franklin 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#
Belmiro wants to improve his position but Franklin is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Belmiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Belmiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franklin wants to pass the guard but Belmiro is keeping the position.
Franklin pushing down on Belmiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Franklin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Belmiro!
Franklin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Belmiro's face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belmiro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Franklin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lian Belmiro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Belmiro drives through with a takedown into Franklin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Belmiro throws a big elbow that misses.
Belmiro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Belmiro cracks Franklin with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Franklin looking for a guillotine here but Belmiro defends easily.
Belmiro controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Franklin being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Franklin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belmiro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belmiro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Belmiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Franklin's guard.
Ground and pound from Belmiro. #SUB#
Belmiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Franklin is just riding it out for now. Belmiro eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Belmiro seems content to control.
Belmiro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Franklin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Still in half guard, Belmiro seems content to control.
Franklin is looking for a sweep. Belmiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belmiro working over Franklin with some ground and pound. Franklin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Franklin is looking to improve his position.
Belmiro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Franklin wants to improve his position but Belmiro is controlling well.
Belmiro moves into full mount! Franklin won't be happy about that! #T4#
Franklin gets back to half guard.
Belmiro trying to control from half guard but Franklin is working away.
Belmiro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Franklin is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Belmiro lands a nice short elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belmiro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Franklin is looking for a sweep. Belmiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lian Belmiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belmiro 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lian Belmiro!

Event: C435: Duran vs Valerio III
Date: Jul 13, 2025

#R1#
Franklin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jovonovich.
Franklin lands with a straight right. Jovonovich didn't see that one coming.
Franklin connects with a looping right hand.
Franklin throws a hook to the side of Jovonovich's head but Jovonovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Franklin throws a big shot that misses.
Jovonovich has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Franklin as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Franklin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Franklin is looking to advance position but Jovonovich won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jovonovich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Franklin stands and throws Jovonovich's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franklin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Franklin tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Franklin has hold of Jovonovich's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jovonovich seems comfortable defending it but Franklin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jovonovich is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jovonovich is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Franklin couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alonso Franklin!
Alonso Franklin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C426: Arroyo vs Adofo II
Date: Jun 08, 2025

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Lacasa.
Franklin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Franklin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Franklin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Franklin cracks Lacasa with a good jab.
Lacasa works the jab nicely.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franklin throws the left hand but Lacasa avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Lacasa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Franklin misses with a straight left.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut
and Franklin counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Lacasa misses.
Franklin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Franklin throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice combination there by Lacasa.
We've been told by Lacasa's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lacasa leaves Franklin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Franklin.#TD2#
Franklin shoots in and gets a takedown into Lacasa's guard.#T1#
Franklin tries to free his leg and advance position but Lacasa is retaining full guard.
Franklin slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Franklin is trying to work for a kimura but Lacasa is defending well.
Franklin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lacasa!
Lacasa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Franklin trying to control but Lacasa is having none of it.
Lacasa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Franklin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2##SUB2#
Franklin has control of Lacasa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lacasa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lacasa tries to lock up and control but Franklin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Franklin is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Lacasa is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Lacasa flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Franklin anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Lacasa and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Franklin slips an arm under Lacasa chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Franklin has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Franklin is squeezing on Lacasa like an anaconda would it's prey. Lacasa fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alonso Franklin!
During a confident post fight interview, Alonso Franklin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYF Fight Night 61
Date: Mar 12, 2025

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Franklin blocks the leg kick.
Franklin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franklin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Franklin tries to move into range but McGuire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Alonso Franklin has been cut.
McGuire walks into a left hand.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Franklin's body.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Franklin's head but Franklin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Franklin misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
Franklin lands with a right hand.
Franklin throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Franklin.
Franklin throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
Franklin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire. #T1#
Franklin staying out of range there.
McGuire cracks Franklin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Franklin connects with the punch.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Franklin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Franklin throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Franklin misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a single shot there.
Franklin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGuire lands a nice hook to Franklin's body. Franklin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franklin takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Franklin misses the target.
A jab from Franklin misses.
Franklin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zander McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franklin.
Jab from Franklin.
Franklin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Franklin throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Franklin loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Franklin scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Franklin avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franklin was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
A nice side step and Franklin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Franklin is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
Franklin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head.
Franklin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGuire stuffs the takedown.
Franklin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Franklin lands a jab.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franklin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Franklin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGuire did well to prevent Franklin getting side control.
Franklin wants to pass the guard but McGuire is defending well.
McGuire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franklin on the ground.
Franklin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and McGuire reverses the position - he's now on top in Franklin's guard.
Franklin controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.
Franklin working a defensive guard but McGuire manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zander McGuire will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A slow jab from Franklin misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Franklin.
Franklin throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Franklin misses with a looping left.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Franklin lands.
Franklin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Franklin's front leg but catches the back leg as Franklin tries to avoid it.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Franklin counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Franklin tries to move into range but McGuire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Franklin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franklin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Franklin lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot by McGuire.
Franklin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire tests Franklin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Franklin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Franklin.
Franklin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
so Franklin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Franklin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin stops McGuire from standing up.
Franklin tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuire is retaining full guard. #T2#
Franklin trying to move into half guard but instead McGuire has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franklin wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Franklin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Franklin looking for a guillotine here but McGuire defends easily. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Franklin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Franklin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Franklin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Franklin is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU#
Franklin is working an open guard so McGuire takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franklin.
Franklin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franklin.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Franklin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Franklin throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alonso Franklin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franklin misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from McGuire misses its target.
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGuire walks into a jab.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Franklin ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alonso Franklin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Franklin misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and McGuire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Franklin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Franklin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franklin.
Jab, jab by Franklin - just one landing.
Franklin connects with a jab.
Franklin misses with a looping right.
Franklin misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire dips to his left and cracks Franklin with an uppercut!
Franklin fails to land the takedown.
McGuire feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Franklin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Franklin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Franklin finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Franklin avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Franklin misses with a left hand
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGuire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGuire throws a hook but Franklin avoids it easily.
A cross from Franklin lands.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Franklin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Franklin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Franklin.
McGuire swings for the body but Franklin moves out of range.
It seemed like Franklin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Franklin.#T2#
A slow jab from Franklin misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Franklin's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Franklin misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Franklin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Franklin looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Franklin misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Franklin at a distance.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franklin throws out the jab.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Franklin avoided it.
Franklin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGuire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franklin moves away.
Franklin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Franklin.
Franklin takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
Franklin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Franklin scores with the left hand. McGuire knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire stuns Franklin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Franklin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Franklin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franklin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGuire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franklin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Franklin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire.
Franklin misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Franklin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Franklin manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zander McGuire clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Franklin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Franklin misses with a left hand
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Franklin shoots in looking for a takedown but McGuire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franklin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Franklin misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
A telegraphed right hand from Franklin misses the target.
McGuire is looking to counter punch.
McGuire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire tests Franklin's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Good work by Franklin as he checks the leg kick.
Franklin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Franklin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
A cross from McGuire lands.
Franklin swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGuire counters with a left and a right that stings Franklin.
Franklin misses with a body shot.
Franklin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Franklin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Franklin.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Franklin finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Franklin misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Franklin moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
Good shot there by Franklin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franklin. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
Franklin throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Franklin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
McGuire makes his way to full guard, as Franklin worked for a kimura. #T3#
Franklin advances to half guard.
Franklin moves into full mount! McGuire won't be happy about that!
Franklin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #SUB2#
Franklin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McGuire turns into him and now he's in Franklin's guard. #SUB2#
Franklin throws his legs up looking for a submission but McGuire uses it to pass to side control.
Alonso Franklin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Franklin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Franklin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Franklin.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
Franklin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Franklin has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McGuire doesn't defend quickly enough and Franklin has managed to lock this one up! Can McGuire escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Franklin on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). 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.

Event: NYF 102: Carter vs Babcock III
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1##TD#
Moon tries to sprawl but Franklin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Moon tries to get to full guard but Franklin has control of the leg. #SUB#
Moon is defending against the submission attempts here by Franklin.
Moon is looking for a sweep. Franklin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Franklin seems to be working for a kimura but Moon defends the submission attempt.
Moon is looking to get back to full guard here but Franklin has managed to pass to side control instead.
Moon can't do much from the bottom here.
Moon trying to remain calm as Franklin controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Franklin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moon has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Franklin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Franklin trying to control the position but Moon is working away.
Franklin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Moon wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Franklin has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Moon's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Moon is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Franklin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alonso Franklin!
Alonso Franklin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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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