PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Franklin (ranked 5797 p4p, 3407 weight class) and Sylvester Coltrane (ranked 493 p4p, 338 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Franklin
vs
Coltrane

194 cm
25
240
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
220
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sylvester Coltrane!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Franklin!
Franklin misses with a takedown attempt

and Coltrane counters by moving into the clinch.
Franklin is trying to pull guard but Coltrane has him pressed against the cage.
Coltrane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Franklin has him pressed against the cage.
Franklin prevents a body shot from Coltrane.
Coltrane throws a head punch that misses.
Coltrane wants to break free but Franklin has control.

Franklin pulls Coltrane into guard.
Coltrane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coltrane throws an elbow that misses. Franklin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coltrane's guard. Nice move by Franklin!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coltrane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coltrane is looking to sweep but instead, Franklin has passed into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin trying to control the action but Coltrane is working from the bottom.
Coltrane is pressing down on Franklin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Coltrane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coltrane wants to stand up but Franklin is controlling him.
Franklin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Coltrane is looking to stand up but Franklin isn't so interested in that idea.
Coltrane keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Franklin stays in close to Coltrane's body and controls the position.
Coltrane wants to stand and escape but Franklin is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Coltrane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Coltrane misses with a low kick.
Coltrane scores with a jab to the body.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin with a poor takedown
and Coltrane counters with a nice uppercut.
Franklin goes for a double leg but Coltrane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coltrane continues to drive forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Franklin.
Franklin has his takedown stuffed
and Coltrane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coltrane throws a leg kick but Franklin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Franklin moves out of range of the strikes.
Coltrane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franklin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franklin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coltrane tries to clinch up.
Franklin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Coltrane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Franklin.
Franklin misses with a takedown
and Coltrane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Franklin thinking.
Coltrane misses with a wild body shot.
George Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franklin shoots in looking for a takedown. Coltrane tries to sprawl out of it but Franklin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coltrane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coltrane misses with a looping left.
Franklin tries for a takedown but Coltrane circles away easily
and Coltrane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coltrane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franklin.
Franklin fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Coltrane dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Coltrane lands a two punch combo.

Franklin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franklin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Coltrane after a bit of a struggle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Franklin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franklin has his takedown stuffed
and Coltrane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Franklin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coltrane avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Coltrane.
Franklin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Coltrane drops Franklin with a beautiful combination! Franklin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Coltrane is looking for the KO!

It looks like George Franklin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franklin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coltrane tests Franklin's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Franklin is rocked!
Sylvester Coltrane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franklin bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Coltrane comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Franklin falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Franklin was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sylvester Coltrane!
Sylvester Coltrane took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I couldn't have won without A&E and my sponsor Concrete Clothing and the fans...thank you all!'.