PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanzo Mori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Franklin
vs
Mori

185 cm
18
195 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Attliction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anderson Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hanzo Mori!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mori misses with a double jab.
Mori lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Anderson Franklin has been cut.

Franklin clinches with his opponent.
Franklin has a couple of punches blocked by Mori.
Franklin fails to pull guard.
Franklin stalling against the cage.
Mori misses with a punch on the inside.
Franklin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mori gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Franklin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Franklin.
Mori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Franklin.
Franklin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Franklin lands an elbow inside that Mori shrugs off.
Mori avoids the elbow strike from Franklin, against the cage.
Franklin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mori misses with some punches.
Mori lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mori fails to land.
Mori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Franklin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mori gets through Franklin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Franklin jumps guard but Mori 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 Anderson Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Franklin manages to pull guard.
Franklin has a closed guard, preventing Mori from standing up.

Franklin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin trying to keep a closed guard but Mori is proving a slippery customer.
Mori wants to stand but Franklin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mori is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mori stopping the sweep attempt from Franklin.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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.

Franklin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mori is trying to stand up here but Franklin is controlling him well.
Mori looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

Franklin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A jab lands there for Franklin.
Franklin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mori.
Hanzo Mori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mori takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mori looks to land a combination but Franklin avoids it well.
Franklin slips a jab and a cross from Mori.

Franklin moves into the clinch successfully.
Franklin trying to stall but Mori improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franklin.
Franklin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mori fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Franklin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mori throws a right and a left that both miss.
Franklin shoots in looking for a takedown. Mori tries to sprawl out of it but Franklin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mori manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mori misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Mori, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mori misses with a wild combination.
Mori throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franklin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mori throws a series of punches but Franklin avoids them all with ease.
Franklin misses with a series of wild punches.

Franklin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Franklin has Mori pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mori manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mori lands a body shot.
Mori lands a right hand.
Franklin looking to slow down the pace here.
Franklin prevents a body shot from Mori.
Mori gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Franklin.
Franklin is looking to control Mori's arms but Mori gets an underhook and turns him. Now Franklin has his back to the cage.
Mori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Franklin manages to pull guard.
Franklin has a closed guard, preventing Mori from standing up.

Franklin is looking for a triangle but Mori pushes his legs off easily.
Franklin looking for a sweep. Not yet Franklin, not yet.
Mori wants to get up but he can't break Franklin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Franklin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mori won't allow Franklin to sweep him here.
Franklin is trying to keep Mori in close.
Mori wants to stand and escape but instead Franklin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mori can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Franklin controls the pace.
Mori wants to stand up but Franklin is controlling him.
Franklin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franklin wants to pass the guard but Mori is keeping the position.
Mori wants to get back to his feet but Franklin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Franklin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anderson Franklin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anderson Franklin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mori throws a left and a right that both miss

and Franklin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mori!
Mori is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Franklin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mori because Franklin loaded up on that one.
Franklin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mori is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Franklin looking to secure an arm triangle but Mori defends it well.
Mori is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mori is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mori has given up his back. Will we see Franklin going for some submissions?

Mori manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Franklin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Franklin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Franklin thows a big elbow that misses.
Franklin is standing up over Mori. Mori looks to escape but Franklin dives into side control.

Franklin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mori has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mori is trying to buck Franklin off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mori!
Franklin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Franklin won't let Mori get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Franklin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mori has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Franklin won't let Mori get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Franklin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mori has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Franklin looking to control but Mori is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
You get the feeling that Mori really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Franklin looking for a guillotine from mount but Mori is having none of it.
Mori's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Franklin tries to control but Mori wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Mori really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Franklin controlling from mount.

Franklin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mori manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mori fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hanzo Mori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Franklin.
Franklin works over Mori's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Mori tries to keep at a distance but Franklin has taken the fight into the clinch.

Franklin breaks from the clinch.
Mori avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Franklin counters with a big head kick but Mori shrugs it off.
Mori throws a combination that misses

and Franklin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Franklin stops Mori from standing up.

Mori is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mori lands a body shot.
Mori lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Franklin or not.
Mori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franklin's elbow.
Franklin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mori is keeping busy.
Mori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Franklin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Franklin is looking to control Mori's arms but Mori gets an underhook and turns him. Now Franklin has his back to the cage.
Franklin just leaning against Mori, taking a breather.
Mori lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Franklin or not.
Franklin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mori is keeping busy.
Mori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Franklin.

Franklin wants the takedown. Mori is fighting it off but Franklin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mori's guard against the cage.
Mori keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Franklin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Franklin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A combination from Mori does no damage.
Mori falls off balance throwing a combination

and Franklin counters with a single leg into guard. Mori didn't expect that.
Franklin prevents Mori from getting back to his feet.

Mori wriggles free and stands up.
Franklin looks to land a combination but Mori avoids it well.
Franklin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mori circles away.
Franklin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Franklin moves into the clinch.
Mori prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mori lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Franklin blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Franklin drags the fight down to the ground.
Mori is looking to stand up but Franklin won't let him.
Mori must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Franklin seems keen to control Mori's posture.
Mori wants to stand but Franklin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mori decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Franklin, up you get!
Mori rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franklin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mori misses with a double jab

and Franklin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Franklin is looking to advance position but Mori won't allow it.

Mori manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Franklin instigates a clinch.
Franklin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mori misses with some punches.
Mori misses with a punch on the inside.
Mori works on Franklin's body with a couple of short punches.
Franklin tries to pull guard but Mori won't allow it.
Franklin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Franklin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mori pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mori lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mori misses with a body punch.
Franklin jumps guard but Mori stands there with Franklin around his waist. Franklin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mori scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franklin's elbow.
Mori works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Mori.
Franklin has Mori pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mori manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Franklin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mori prevents it.
Mori pushes Franklin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Franklin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mori uses from the top position.

Mori gets to his feet. Franklin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Franklin is looking to clinch but Mori is avoiding it.
Mori throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franklin.
Franklin lands with a slapping head kick.
Mori throws a combination that misses
and Franklin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Franklin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Franklin.

Franklin drops back looking for a leg! Mori is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mori manages to kick Franklin off! Franklin jumps back into Mori's guard.
Franklin stands and throws Mori's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is looking to take a break and control but Mori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Mori bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Franklin counters with a shoot takedown. Mori fights it but they end up in guard.
Franklin prevents Mori from getting back to his feet.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mori wants to stand and escape but Franklin is having none of it.

Mori pushes Franklin off and gets back to his feet.
Franklin missing with a left hand there. Mori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Franklin counters with a single leg into guard. Mori didn't expect that.
Franklin looking to pass the guard.
Mori is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mori is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Franklin is controlling him.
Franklin tries to free his leg and advance position but Mori is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Franklin prevents Mori from getting back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mori misses with a double jab
and Franklin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanzo Mori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mori keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Franklin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Franklin, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Franklin!