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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Steel gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Steel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Franklin!
Franklin wants to control but Steel postures up.
Steel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Franklin taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Steel swings around for an armbar but Franklin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Steel's guard.
Franklin stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Franklin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steel controlling Franklin's posture. #T1#
Franklin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Steel is proving hard to escape from.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Steel managing to control the position.
Franklin stops Steel from standing up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steel seems keen to control Franklin's posture.
Steel doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Steel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Franklin stacks Steel on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Franklin!
Franklin trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Steel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Franklin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Franklin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Steel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Steel drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Franklin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Franklin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Steel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Franklin trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.
Steel wants to stand but Franklin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Franklin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Numbers Franklin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Franklin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Steel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Franklin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.
Steel pushes down on Franklin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Steel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Steel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Steel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Steel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steel working Franklin over with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Steel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Franklin is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franklin avoid being mounted?
Franklin is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3#
Steel passes to full mount!
Franklin is bucking up trying to escape but Steel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Franklin is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Steel lands a couple of good shots and Franklin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#
Franklin is rocked!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Oh Franklin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Franklin won't enjoy being in this position. Steel looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Franklin is tapping - it's over boys! Steel picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reed Steel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Jones stands up and beckons Franklin to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Franklin wants to get back to his feet but Jones is dominant here and he's now got Franklin's back!
Franklin tries to break free.
Jones loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Franklin hold on?
#ROC2#
Franklin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones controls the position.
Oh Franklin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones is punishing Franklin with some ground and pound.
Jones biding his time, controlling Franklin.
Jones lands a good shot there. Franklin covers up! Jones smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Franklin to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Jones jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timmy Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Shavera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Franklin sneaks out the side door and pushes Shavera away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Shavera feints and as Franklin raises his hands in defense, Shavera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Franklin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shavera off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Telawn Shavera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Shavera clinches up with Franklin and pushes him back against the cage.
Shavera trying to stall but Franklin improves his position.
#TD#
Franklin manages to pull guard.
Franklin wants to sweep here but Shavera controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Franklin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shavera rolls with it to try and escape but Franklin cranks on the arm and Shavera is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Numbers Franklin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Breaker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Franklin sprawls well initially but Breaker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin wants to control but Breaker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Breaker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Breaker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Franklin tries to roll over but Breaker keeps him under control.
Breaker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Breaker controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Breaker passes to full mount!
Breaker controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Breaker has isolated one of Franklin's arms. Franklin looking to fight him off but Breaker twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ball Breaker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Franklin gets caught flat footed, as Duck shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Duck stays in close to Franklin's body and controls the position.
Duck trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duck postures up.
Duck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Duck from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Duck gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Duck feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Duck slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Duck is keen to just control but Franklin is a slippery customer.
Duck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Franklin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Duck lands with a punch from half guard.
Duck is trying to control. Franklin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Duck is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Franklin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Duck wants to pass to mount but Franklin is defending the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Franklin trying to hold on to Duck's head to control him but Duck postures up.
Duck wants to pass the guard but Franklin is defending well.
Duck lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Duck trying to control from half guard but Franklin is working away. #T3#
Duck is looking to pass Franklin's guard but actually Franklin recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Franklin has his foot on Duck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duck works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Duck has gone for a leg lock! Franklin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Duck's guard.#REVR#
Franklin cracks Duck with a solid left hand.#T4#
Duck wants to control but Franklin passes easily into half guard.
Duck is trying to control but Franklin manages to pass to mount!
Duck keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Duck tries to lock up and control but Franklin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dicky Duck dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Duck drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Duck tries to score with some ground and pound. Franklin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Duck controlling from side mount.
Duck wants to control but Franklin is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Duck tries for a kimura but Franklin is defending well. #T1#
Franklin tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Duck decides to stand up, so the ref orders Franklin to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Duck as Franklin shoots in.
Duck scores with a leg kick.
Duck misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Duck as Franklin shoots in.#TD#
Franklin feints and as Duck raises his hands in defense, Franklin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Franklin postures up.
#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franklin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duck wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Franklin is now in half guard.
Franklin prevents Duck from improving his position.
Duck is trying is best to control the position here.
Duck is trying to stand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Duck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franklin pulls his head out easily.
Franklin stalling. #T3#
Duck is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Duck shoots in and bounces Franklin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Duck is breathing heavily.
Franklin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
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. #REVR#
Duck preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Franklin is thwarting Duck's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dicky Duck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Duck is predictable there
and Franklin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Duck decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Duck escapes and gets back to his feet.
Duck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Franklin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Duck wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Duck landing some decent shots from guard.
Franklin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Franklin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franklin wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Duck manages to pass to side control.
Dicky Duck has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Franklin is trying to maintain the position but Duck is very close to passing his half guard.#SU2#
Duck decides to stand up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duck cracks a nice hook into Franklin's ribs.
Duck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Duck closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Franklin's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Duck sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duck with a nice head shot there.
Duck slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Franklin 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.
Duck controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Franklin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Duck bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Duck trying to control the position but Franklin is working away. #SU2#
Duck has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Duck shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Duck was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Franklin parries the strikes from Duck easily there. Duck is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Franklin to escape.
Numbers Franklin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dicky Duck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duck taking a break here but Franklin is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dicky Duck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duck has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dicky Duck!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Franklin has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Tikka has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Franklin regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tikka advances position into side control!
Franklin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Franklin working Tikka over with strikes.
Franklin controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Franklin connects with a nice short shot to Tikka's temple.
Tikka regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Tikka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Franklin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tikka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Franklin has managed to get both his arms back between Tikka's legs - danger averted.
Tikka looks winded!#SUB2#
Tikka has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Franklin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tikka.#T1#
Tikka is looking to reverse the position.
Franklin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tikka on the ground.#SU#
Franklin decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Tikka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Franklin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tikka off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Franklin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tikka is trying to defend but Franklin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franklin slows the pace down in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Tikka looking for submissions off his back.
Franklin working the head and body with strikes.
Tikka wants to get back to full guard.
Franklin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Franklin is thwarting Tikka's attempts to control the position.
Franklin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tikka is refusing to be controlled, as Franklin sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tikka wants to get back to full guard.
Tikka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Franklin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Franklin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Franklin shoots in and drives through. Tikka sprawls well.
Franklin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tikka is fending him off so far but Franklin persists. Nope, Tikka circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Numbers Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Tikka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Tikka is looking for a kimura here.
Franklin trying to control from the bottom.
Franklin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Numbers Franklin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Franklin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tikka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Franklin is in Tikka's guard.
Tikka should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SU#
Franklin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Tikka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Franklin is trying to defend but Tikka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Franklin is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tikka seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tikka is trying to work for a kimura but Franklin is defending well.
Tikka is breathing heavily.#T1#
Tikka is thwarting Franklin's attempts to control the position.
Tikka moves nicely into side control.
Franklin is looking to reverse the position.
Franklin struggling a bit here.
Tikka is chipping away with strikes.
Franklin is trying to control Tikka's posture but Tikka avoids it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Tikka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Franklin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Tikka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Franklin, who protects the arm well.
Tikka tries to advance to mount but Franklin instead regains half guard.
Franklin manages to get to full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Tikka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Franklin dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Franklin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Franklin distracts Tikka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Tikka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Franklin defends it easily.
Franklin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Franklin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
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.#SUB2#
Tikka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Franklin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Franklin won't allow Tikka to sweep him here.
Tikka being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tikka's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Numbers Franklin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Tikka as Franklin shoots in.
And Tikka tries to counter it with a takedown but Franklin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tikka has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Franklin is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Tikka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Tikka has gone for a leg lock! Franklin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tikka's guard.#REVR#
Franklin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Franklin trying to control but Tikka is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tikka is looking to sweep but instead, Franklin has passed into half guard.
Tikka wants to sweep but Franklin has passed to side control!
Tikka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Franklin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Tikka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tikka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Tikka looks to move to half guard but instead Franklin has passed into mount! Damn!
Franklin moves to back control. #T2#
Franklin is hanging on to Tikka's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tikka is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Tikka defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tikka can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Tikka right now.
Tikka is really stuck here.
#T3#
Tikka trying to control the hands but Franklin won't let him.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tikka tries to roll but Franklin sticks to his back.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Franklin tightening his grip on Tikka, looking for the choke.
Tikka breaks Franklin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lauri Tikka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Numbers Franklin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tikka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Numbers 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Numbers Franklin!
Lauri Tikka spoke after the fight, saying 'This was the way it is. Things will never be the same. Next time is my time.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Yerli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Franklin to the mat! Franklin manages to get full guard.
Franklin throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
#SUB#
Franklin is looking for a triangle but Yerli pushes his legs off easily.
Yerli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yerli throwing strikes but missing.
Yerli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yerli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yerli advances position into side control!#T1#
Yerli taking a breather here. #SU2#
Yerli decides to stand up, so the ref orders Franklin to his feet. #TD2#
Yerli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Franklin sprawls well initially but Yerli persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Franklin tries to kick Yerli off in order to stand up. Yerli Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Franklin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yerli on the ground.
Yerli controlling the position from side mount.
Franklin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yerli advances to mount. #T2#
Franklin working to try and regain half guard.
Yerli looking to control and managing it successfully. #SU2#
Yerli get's back to his feet.#TD2#
Yerli is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Franklin's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yerli not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Yerli not doing much here.
Yerli wants to free his trapped foot but Franklin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yerli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yerli passes to side control.
Franklin is letting Yerli control him for a moment.
Yerli creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Franklin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yerli lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Yerli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semih Yerli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Yerli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Franklin sprawls well initially but Yerli persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yerli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yerli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yerli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Franklin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Yerli is looking to advance position but Franklin won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Yerli moves into full mount! Franklin won't be happy about that!
Yerli throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Franklin because Yerli loaded up on that one.
Yerli controlling the pace for now. #SU2#
Yerli is standing up, even though he is in mount. #TD2#
Yerli 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.
Franklin is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Yerli dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2##REVR#
Yerli working away.
You can see the frustration on Franklin's face as Yerli controls the position.
Yerli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Yerli stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3##TD2#
Yerli shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yerli showed some decent athleticism there.
Franklin tries to kick Yerli off in order to stand up. Yerli Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Franklin trying to remain calm as Yerli controls from the top position.
Yerli passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Franklin! #T4#
Yerli is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Franklin is in real trouble.
#SUB2#
Franklin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Yerli gets his way!
#SUB2#
Yerli looking for the RNC.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yerli biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semih Yerli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Franklin throws a hook but Yerli avoids it easily.#TD2#
Yerli closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Franklin did well to prevent Yerli getting side control.
Franklin wants to stand back up but Yerli manages to pass into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Yerli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Franklin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yerli throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin looks to move to half guard but instead Yerli has passed into mount! Damn!
Yerli controlling from mount.
Yerli misses with a head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#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.
Yerli avoids the attempt from Franklin to control.
Yerli content just to control the position here. #SU2#
Yerli is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Yerli thuds his shin into the meat of Franklin's side.#T3#
Yerli circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Franklin drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Yerli follows Franklin to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Semih Yerli!
Semih Yerli bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Franklin has a takedown stuffed.
Franklin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hanssen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franklin somewhat.#TD2#
Hanssen scores with a takedown into Franklin's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin controlling Hanssen's posture. #SUB#
Franklin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hanssen defends it easily.
Hanssen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Franklin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Hanssen tries to free his leg and advance position but Franklin is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Franklin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hanssen has his hands clasped together but Franklin extends and breaks Hanssen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Franklin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Numbers Franklin!
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