PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fujika Kaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kaguchi
vs
Franklin

175 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

180 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fujika Kaguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin shoots in for a takedown but Kaguchi shows good takedown defense.

Franklin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Kaguchi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Franklin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kaguchi.
Kaguchi tries to roll over but Franklin keeps him under control.
Franklin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kaguchi.

Kaguchi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaguchi is breathing heavily.
Franklin controlling the action here.

Kaguchi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Franklin seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Kaguchi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Kaguchi looking for submissions off his back.
Franklin wants to take a breather but Kaguchi is having none of it.

Franklin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaguchi is just riding it out for now. Franklin eventually gives up the hold.
Franklin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kaguchi controls his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is nestled in close to Kaguchi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Franklin not doing much here.

Kaguchi actively working from the bottom here.
Kaguchi trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bob Franklin.

Kaguchi gets caught flat footed, as Franklin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Kaguchi has his foot on Franklin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Franklin works his way back into a safe position though.
Kaguchi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Franklin controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bob Franklin was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Franklin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaguchi wants to get back to full guard.
Franklin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaguchi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Well, if Franklin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Franklin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kaguchi actively working from the bottom here.
Franklin controlling the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Franklin working the head and body with strikes.

Kaguchi actively working from the bottom here.
Franklin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kaguchi looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Franklin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kaguchi gets caught napping as Franklin dives in and scores a takedown. Kaguchi manages to retain guard.
Franklin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaguchi is keeping the position for now.
Franklin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin controlling from the top position.

Kaguchi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Franklin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Franklin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Franklin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaguchi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin landing with the ground and pound.

Kaguchi is looking for a triangle but Franklin pushes his legs off easily.
Kaguchi is looking to sweep but instead, Franklin has passed into half guard.
Franklin is keen to just control but Kaguchi is a slippery customer.
Franklin winds up and cracks Kaguchi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Franklin seems to be working for a kimura but Kaguchi defends the submission attempt.
Bob Franklin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaguchi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Franklin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Kaguchi actively working from the bottom here.
Franklin controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is looking to take a break and control but Kaguchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Franklin is taking a breather. Kaguchi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bob Franklin.
Franklin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kaguchi pinned against the cage. Kaguchi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Franklin keeps the fight on the outside.

Franklin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kaguchi sprawls well initially but Franklin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in half guard, Franklin seems content to control.
Franklin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaguchi keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin controlling the action here.
Kaguchi trying to control from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bob Franklin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franklin.

Kaguchi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Franklin's guard.

Kaguchi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Franklin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Franklin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Franklin!
Kaguchi is trying to get back to half guard.
Kaguchi prevents Franklin from moving into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaguchi struggling a bit here.
Franklin controls the position.
Franklin is looking to take a break and control but Kaguchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
You can see the frustration on Kaguchi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Franklin is looking to take a break and control but Kaguchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bob Franklin.
Franklin looks for a takedown but Kaguchi sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Franklin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kaguchi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franklin pinned against the cage. Franklin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Franklin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Franklin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Kaguchi actively working from the bottom here.
Franklin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kaguchi tries to get to full guard but Franklin has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bob Franklin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Franklin misses with a body kick.

Franklin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kaguchi's half guard.
Franklin is controlling the pace.
Kaguchi is looking for a sweep. Franklin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franklin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bob Franklin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt.
Fujika Kaguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Franklin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Franklin is sitting in close to Kaguchi's body. Kaguchi has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Franklin is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Franklin is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kaguchi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fujika Kaguchi!