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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Harden (ranked 1858 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Franklin (ranked 2196 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Harden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Buddy Franklin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Harden moves into the clinch.
Franklin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harden is pressed up against the cage. Franklin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harden down to the mat. Harden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harden jumps guard.
Harden is pulling down on Franklin's head. It's preventing any offense from Franklin, at least for the moment.
Harden seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Harden wants to hit a switch here but Franklin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Harden there! Score +3 for passing guard: Harden (0) vs (3) Franklin
Franklin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harden wants to control but Franklin is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin tries to push Harden's head away but Harden is holding on tight.
Harden tries to hold on but Franklin postures up.
Harden manages to control the position for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harden is looking to escape.
Harden is trying to escape the mount.
Harden tries to control Franklin's body but Franklin pushes him off. Harden squirms to his side and now Franklin has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Harden (0) vs (6) Franklin
Harden is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Harden is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harden controlling Franklin 's hands.
Harden staying busy and making it hard for Franklin to control.
Harden fending off the submission attempt from Franklin.
Harden rolls, trying to escape but Franklin keeps control of the position.
Franklin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harden tries to break free.
Harden just trying to survive but Franklin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin is hanging on to Harden's back as he tries to escape.
Franklin trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Franklin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Harden is defending well though. Franklin let's go of the attempt for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harden wants to escape the position.
Harden showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Harden right now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harden wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Harden rolls, trying to escape but Franklin keeps control of the position.
Harden fending off the submission attempt from Franklin.
Harden manages to reverse the position and now he's in Franklin's guard. Nice work there by Harden.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harden (2) vs (6) Franklin
Franklin working for a triangle but Harden defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Franklin is looking for a triangle here but Harden uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harden (5) vs (6) Franklin
You can see the frustration on Franklin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is trying to work for a sweep but Harden has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harden (7) vs (6) Franklin
Harden fails to move to back control.
Franklin can't escape the position.
Harden moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Harden (10) vs (6) Franklin
Harden is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Franklin tries to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Franklin keeps trying to improve his position.
Harden not allowing Franklin to control his hands.
Harden doesn't have the hooks in and Franklin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harden (10) vs (8) Franklin
Harden controlling the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Harden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin won't allow Harden to sweep him here.
Harden controlling Franklin's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin wants to pass the guard but Harden is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Harden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franklin is one step ahead there.
Harden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Franklin looking to sit in guard and control but Harden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harden (12) vs (8) Franklin
Harden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harden's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Franklin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harden passes into half guard.
Harden works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Harden (15) vs (8) Franklin
Franklin is trying to get back to half guard.
Harden is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Franklin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Harden happy to just control the position for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Harden.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Harden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Franklin is trying to work for a sweep but Harden has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harden (17) vs (8) Franklin
Franklin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Harden (20) vs (8) Franklin
Harden is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Franklin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harden takes the fight on points by 20 to 8.
After winning the bout, James Harden thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Irvin throws a nice looking combination but Franklin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franklin shoots in looking for a takedown. Irvin tries to sprawl out of it but Franklin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Irvin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Irvin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franklin.
Irvin tries to counter with a takedown but Franklin is quick to defend against it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin slips a jab and a cross from Irvin.
Franklin feints the counter takedown.
Franklin closes the distance and clinches up with Irvin, looking for a takedown. Franklin pushes Irvin against the cage but Irvin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paul Irvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Franklin.#T1#
Franklin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irvin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Irvin as Franklin shoots in.
As Franklin looks to move away, Irvin throws a big counter combo but Franklin just gets out of the way.
Irvin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Irvin throws a wild body kick that Franklin sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Irvin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irvin throws a right hand that Franklin ducks under and follows up with a left that Franklin also avoids with ease.
Franklin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Irvin. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Franklin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Irvin throws Franklin to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irvin throws a right hand that Franklin ducks under and follows up with a left that Franklin also avoids with ease.
Franklin feints the counter takedown.
Irvin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Franklin.
Irvin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Franklin sprawls and moves away.
A punch combination from Irvin misses. #T3#
Irvin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franklin.
Franklin misses with a takedown #TD#
and Irvin counters with a single leg into guard. Franklin didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Irvin stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Franklin throws up his legs and catches Irvin in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Irvin tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Franklin! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Buddy Franklin!
A less than humble Buddy Franklin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
RFLFN-18 Morris Vs.Valdez
Date: Mar 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Franklin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#KD2#
Hassan lands a left and a right that send Franklin crashing to the mat, dazed. Hassan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Buddy Franklin has been cut.#TD2#
Hassan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hassan stops Franklin from getting back to his feet.
Franklin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hassan is working away from the top position though.
Franklin looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES#
Franklin has one foot on Hassan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hassan shoots in for a takedown but Franklin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Hassan moves into the clinch.
Franklin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hassan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Franklin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hassan prevents it.
#T1##BC2#
Hassan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Hassan pulls Franklin into guard.
Hassan keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass.
Hassan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hassan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Franklin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hassan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franklin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Franklin trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hassan has Franklin pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Hassan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Franklin eats them both and turns towards Hassan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hassan shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Hassan moves into the clinch.
Franklin is working for takedown but Hassan is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hassan stops a takedown attempt from Franklin.
#TD#
Franklin tightens his grip and picks Hassan up, before dumping him to the ground. Hassan manages to land in guard.
Hassan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Franklin looking to sit in guard and control but Hassan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4##SU2#
Hassan gets to his feet. Franklin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Franklin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Hassan is trying to control Franklin's posture but Franklin avoids it.
Franklin tries to move to full mount but Hassan actually manages to regain half guard.
Hassan wants to get back to full guard.
Hassan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Franklin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saleh Hassan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buddy Franklin's cut.
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##CL2#
Hassan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Hassan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hassan moves into the clinch successfully.
Franklin wants a takedown but no success here.
Franklin tries for a takedown but Hassan manages to get underhooks.
Franklin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy 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.
Franklin trying to stall but Hassan improves his position.
#BC2#
Hassan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saleh Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hassan shoots in for a double leg but Franklin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Franklin tries to keep at a distance but Hassan has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Hassan breaks the clinch.
Franklin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hassan is fending him off so far but Franklin persists. Nope, Hassan circles away and we're back to standing.
And Hassan tries to counter it with a takedown but Franklin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Franklin tries to close the distance and clinch but Hassan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Franklin. No joy for Hassan on that attempt.
Hassan throws a series of strikes that have Franklin backpedaling.
#CL2#
Hassan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hassan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hassan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2##BC2#
Hassan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Hassan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Franklin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hassan's elbow.
Franklin is trying to drag Hassan to the mat but Hassan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Franklin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hassan has him pressed against the cage.
Franklin looking to stall.
Hassan stalling the fight.
Franklin is trying to drag Hassan to the mat but Hassan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Franklin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
Franklin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Franklin gets caught flat footed, as Hassan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hassan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saleh Hassan has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Hassan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hassan looks to land a combination. Franklin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Franklin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T4##CL2#
Hassan clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin is looking to control Hassan's arms but Hassan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Franklin has his back to the cage.
Hassan prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Hassan manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Hassan.
Hassan is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Franklin like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Franklin from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saleh Hassan!
Saleh Hassan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, CAGED CROW Clothings 50$, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
RFL-62 SHeavyweight Vs Hantei
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Franklin moves in looking to clinch but Sato pushes him off.
Franklin misses with a body kick.
Sato lands a glancing blow to the side of Franklin's head.
Sato scores with a nice head shot.
Sato stuffs the takedown attempt from Franklin. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet.
As Franklin looks to move away, Sato throws a big counter combo but Franklin just gets out of the way.
Franklin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sato lands a nice leg kick that just misses Franklin's sensitive parts.
Sato lands a head shot.
Sato looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franklin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sato misses the jab.
Franklin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sato scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Sato scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Franklin has time to react.
Sato throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Franklin throws a nice looking combination but Sato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Sato was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Franklin has time to react.
Sato misses with a series of wild punches.
Sato scores with a jab. Franklin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Franklin on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Franklin is rocked!
Ryouta Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato drops Franklin with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Franklin! Sato dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryouta Sato!
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Event:
RFL-58
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Franklin blocks a low kick nicely.
Rinaldi cracks Franklin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Franklin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rinaldi.
Franklin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Franklin or perhaps it was just good defense by Rinaldi, which made it look bad.
Rinaldi tries a quick counter leg kick but Franklin is wise to it.
Franklin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rinaldi.
Franklin with a poor takedown
and Rinaldi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rinaldi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Franklin's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rinaldi circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin avoids the head kick by Rinaldi.
Franklin tries to counter by clinching up but Rinaldi breaks away and moves out of range.
Rinaldi jabs at Franklin's body.#T1#
Franklin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rinaldi avoids it really well and circles away.
Franklin shoots for a takedown but Rinaldi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rinaldi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Franklin has a takedown stuffed.
Rinaldi throws a hook to the side of Franklin's head but Franklin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Franklin walks into a left hand.
Rinaldi throws a looping overhand right but Franklin ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Franklin blocks the low kick.
Franklin looks for a takedown but Rinaldi sprawls well.#T2#
Rinaldi stalks Franklin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Franklin's face. Franklin staggers backwards, shaken.
Franklin ducks right into an uppercut from Rinaldi.
A slow jab from Rinaldi misses its intended target.
Rinaldi leaves Franklin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Franklin fails with the takedown.
Rinaldi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Franklin counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Rinaldi catches Franklin right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rinaldi, right into the meat.
Rinaldi catches Franklin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rinaldi thuds a left hand into Franklin's body.
Rinaldi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rinaldi.
Rinaldi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Franklin.
Jeff Rinaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franklin dives in and grabs Rinaldi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rinaldi pushes down on Franklin's head and hops out.
Jeff Rinaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown but Rinaldi shows good takedown defense.
Rinaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rinaldi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franklin tries to counter with a takedown but Rinaldi is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Rinaldi clinches up with Franklin and pushes him back against the cage.#T4##BC#
Franklin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franklin fails with the takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Rinaldi as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rinaldi jabs at Franklin's body.
Franklin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rinaldi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franklin somewhat.
It seemed like Rinaldi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rinaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Franklin is looking to counter the offense by Rinaldi and move into the clinch.
Rinaldi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Rinaldi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Franklin has a takedown stuffed.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rinaldi as he jumps to the side.
Rinaldi swings for the body but Franklin moves out of range.
Buddy Franklin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rinaldi catches Franklin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rinaldi looks to land a combination but Franklin avoids it well.
Rinaldi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franklin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franklin.
Rinaldi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franklin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Franklin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rinaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Franklin throws a sloppy head kick and Rinaldi moves out of range easily. #T1#
Franklin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Rinaldi misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rinaldi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Franklin on the side of the head.
Jeff Rinaldi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Rinaldi has Franklin up against the cage in a clinch.
Franklin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rinaldi prevents the takedown attempt.
Rinaldi is looking to break free of the clinch but Franklin has double underhooks. #BC#
Franklin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rinaldi connects with a jab.
Rinaldi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T2#
Franklin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rinaldi misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Rinaldi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Franklin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Franklin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rinaldi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Rinaldi throws a series of strikes that have Franklin backpedaling.
#CL2#
Rinaldi has Franklin up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Rinaldi manages to break the clinch.
Rinaldi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franklin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Franklin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rinaldi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rinaldi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rinaldi as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rinaldi - that will leave a mark!
Franklin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franklin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rinaldi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Rinaldi misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rinaldi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rinaldi lands with a cross.
Rinaldi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franklin.
Franklin scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Rinaldi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Rinaldi misses.
Franklin feinted with a counter takedown.
Franklin misses with a takedown attempt - Rinaldi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Franklin blocks the leg kick.
Franklin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franklin.
Rinaldi jabs Franklin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinaldi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Franklin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rinaldi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rinaldi stuffs the takedown attempt from Franklin. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rinaldi stalks Franklin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Franklin's face. Franklin staggers backwards, shaken.
Franklin shoots and misses
and Rinaldi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Franklin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rinaldi circles away.
Rinaldi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Franklin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi looks to throw the jab but Franklin is out of range.
Rinaldi looks to land a combination but Franklin avoids it well.
Franklin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rinaldi counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Franklin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rinaldi throws a one two combo.
Rinaldi fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Rinaldi - just one landing.
Franklin needs to keep his hands up - Rinaldi had a free shot at his head there.
Rinaldi catches Franklin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Franklin shoots in looking for a takedown. Rinaldi tries to sprawl out of it but Franklin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rinaldi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rinaldi looks for the body kick but Franklin saw that one coming. #T3#
Rinaldi stuffs the takedown.
A big right from Rinaldi misses.
Rinaldi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Franklin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rinaldi circles away.
Rinaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Franklin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rinaldi lands a body shot.
Rinaldi cracks the inside of Franklin's front leg. #TD#
Franklin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rinaldi quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rinaldi wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Rinaldi 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.
Franklin trying to mount his opponent but Rinaldi defends it.
Rinaldi pushes Franklin off looking to stand but Franklin dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Franklin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rinaldi is just riding it out for now. Franklin eventually gives up the hold.
Franklin trying to control from half guard but Rinaldi is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Rinaldi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rinaldi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Rinaldi!
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Event:
RFL-55
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Franklin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schwartzmuller but Schwartzmuller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franklin avoids the head kick by Schwartzmuller.
#CL2#
Schwartzmuller moves into the clinch.#TD#
Franklin tightens his grip and picks Schwartzmuller up, before dumping him to the ground. Schwartzmuller manages to land in guard.
Franklin throwing strikes but missing.
Schwartzmuller trying to keep a closed guard but Franklin is proving a slippery customer.
Schwartzmuller wants to sweep here but Franklin controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Franklin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Schwartzmuller is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Franklin, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Schwartzmuller stopping the sweep attempt from Franklin.
Franklin looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwartzmuller throws a big right hand that misses.
Schwartzmuller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Franklin trying to keep a closed guard but Schwartzmuller is proving a slippery customer.
Franklin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Franklin is trying to keep Schwartzmuller in close.
Schwartzmuller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Franklin managing to control the position.
Franklin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Franklin is pulling down on Schwartzmuller's head to control his posture.
Schwartzmuller throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Schwartzmuller moves into the clinch successfully.
Franklin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Franklin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schwartzmuller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Schwartzmuller moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Schwartzmuller.
Schwartzmuller trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Franklin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Schwartzmuller regains guard immediately.
Franklin trying to control but Schwartzmuller is working from the bottom. #T3#
Franklin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schwartzmuller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU#
Franklin stands up from Schwartzmuller's guard - Franklin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Franklin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Schwartzmuller rushes Franklin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Franklin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Franklin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schwartzmuller after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schwartzmuller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Schwartzmuller leaning against his opponent.
Schwartzmuller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Franklin tries to pull guard but Schwartzmuller holds him up against the cage and eventually Franklin drops back down to his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schwartzmuller obliges.
Schwartzmuller misses with a body punch.
Schwartzmuller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Franklin walks away with a smile on his face. Schwartzmuller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Schwartzmuller lands a nice looking kick to the body. Franklin takes a step back to recover.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Schwartzmuller clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Schwartzmuller lands an elbow inside that Franklin shrugs off.
Franklin can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Schwartzmuller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Schwartzmuller closes the distance and clinches.
Franklin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Schwartzmuller avoiding damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Franklin managing to block the knees to the body from Schwartzmuller.
Schwartzmuller lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Schwartzmuller breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Schwartzmuller closes the distance and pushes Franklin back into the cage.
Franklin avoiding damage as Schwartzmuller throws knees to the body.
Schwartzmuller missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schwartzmuller missing with knees to the body.
Franklin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schwartzmuller has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Schwartzmuller.
Hans Schwartzmuller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees to the body from Schwartzmuller.
#T1#
Schwartzmuller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schwartzmuller avoiding damage as Franklin throws knees to the body.
Schwartzmuller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Franklin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schwartzmuller blocks it with crossed arms.
Schwartzmuller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franklin avoids it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Schwartzmuller.
Schwartzmuller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Franklin.
Schwartzmuller scores a nice knee to the body.
Schwartzmuller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Franklin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Franklin goes for a takedown attempt but Schwartzmuller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Schwartzmuller thuds his shin into the meat of Franklin's side.
Schwartzmuller has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Franklin is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Schwartzmuller clinches. #T2#
Schwartzmuller crunches a lovely knee into Franklin's ribcage.
Schwartzmuller has Franklin pressed against the cage, preventing Franklin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Franklin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schwartzmuller misses with a knee strike.
Franklin has Schwartzmuller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schwartzmuller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Schwartzmuller pulls guard successfully.
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!
Schwartzmuller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Franklin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Franklin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schwartzmuller defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL2#
Schwartzmuller closes the distance and clinches.
Schwartzmuller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Schwartzmuller stalling the fight.
Schwartzmuller leaning against his opponent.
Schwartzmuller continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Franklin avoiding damage as Schwartzmuller throws knees to the body.
Franklin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schwartzmuller lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Schwartzmuller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Schwartzmuller missing with knees to the body.
Schwartzmuller goes for a takedown attempt but Franklin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hans Schwartzmuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franklin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schwartzmuller.
Schwartzmuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##CL2#
Schwartzmuller has closed the distance and engaged Franklin in a clinch.
Schwartzmuller missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Franklin tries to score a body lock takedown but Schwartzmuller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Franklin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schwartzmuller walks away with a smile on his face. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Franklin tries to keep at a distance but Schwartzmuller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Franklin is trying to push Schwartzmuller away but Schwartzmuller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Schwartzmuller as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Schwartzmuller.
Franklin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Franklin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Schwartzmuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Schwartzmuller instigates a clinch.
Franklin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schwartzmuller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Schwartzmuller presses Franklin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schwartzmuller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Franklin is defending well for now.
Franklin tries to land a knee to the head but Schwartzmuller blocks with his arms.
Schwartzmuller digs a right hand into Franklin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Franklin's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schwartzmuller.
Schwartzmuller is pushing Franklin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Franklin takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartzmuller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Franklin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schwartzmuller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schwartzmuller obliges.
Schwartzmuller taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Schwartzmuller manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Schwartzmuller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Schwartzmuller.
Schwartzmuller tries to land knees in the clinch but Franklin avoids the damage to the body.
Franklin is trying to break free.
Franklin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schwartzmuller stalling in the clinch.
Schwartzmuller dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Schwartzmuller holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Franklin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schwartzmuller to keep the fight standing.
Schwartzmuller landing knees to the body.
Schwartzmuller stalls. #T2#
Schwartzmuller pushes Franklin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Schwartzmuller pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hans Schwartzmuller.
Franklin moves in looking to clinch but Schwartzmuller pushes him off.#CL2#
Schwartzmuller drives through and clinches with Franklin against the cage.
Schwartzmuller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Franklin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schwartzmuller is keeping busy.
Schwartzmuller lands a knee to the body.
#TD2#
Schwartzmuller pulls guard successfully.
Schwartzmuller 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.
Franklin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schwartzmuller works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Franklin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schwartzmuller looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schwartzmuller looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schwartzmuller! #REVB#
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 wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3##SUB2#
Schwartzmuller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Franklin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schwartzmuller misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Franklin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Franklin is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Franklin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hans Schwartzmuller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schwartzmuller is looking to take a break and control but Franklin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schwartzmuller misses with the ground and pound.
Franklin is not content to let Schwartzmuller control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An elbow from Schwartzmuller crashes against the mat.
Buddy Franklin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Schwartzmuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schwartzmuller 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Schwartzmuller!
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Event:
RFL 52 Aron Vs Orndorf IV
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Dong pushes Franklin away with a front kick.
Franklin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dong lands a nice hook to Franklin's body. Franklin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dong throws a front kick that sends Franklin stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot lands for Dong.
Dong lands a jab.
Dong keeps Franklin at a distance using the push kick.
Dong is looking to slow Franklin down with leg kicks.
Franklin tries to clinch there but Dong circles away.
Dong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Franklin misses with a takedown
and Dong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Franklin fails to land the takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dong, right into the meat.
Dong connects with a high kick.
Franklin with a poor takedown
and Dong counters with a leg kick.
Long Hung Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Franklin.
Dong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Dong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Franklin will feel that in the morning.
Franklin has his takedown stuffed
and Dong counters with a leg kick.
Dong throws a front kick that sends Franklin stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong fakes the leg kick and cracks Franklin in the body.
Franklin walks into a stiff left hand from Dong.
Dong delivers a nice body kick.
Franklin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dong.
Dong lands a jab to Franklin's midsection.
Long Hung Dong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Dong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Franklin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Franklin's knee momentarily.
Franklin looks winded!#T3#
Dong connects with an inside leg kick.
Dong scores with a shot to the body.
Dong delivers a nice body kick.
Franklin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Franklin backs up against the cage.
Dong is looking to slow Franklin down with leg kicks.
A solid body kick from Dong.
Franklin throws a front kick that sends Dong stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong connects with a body shot.
Dong lands a front kick.
Dong throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Franklin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dong throws a nice outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dong!
Franklin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Franklin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong. Dong obviously looking to wear him down.
Dong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Hung Dong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dong connects with a body shot that sends Franklin's belly button to the back.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Franklin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dong has got the better of the exchanges.
A jab from Dong finds it's way through Franklin's defenses.
Dong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dong is looking to wear down Franklin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dong. Franklin shrugs it off though.
Dong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Franklin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dong.
Dong lands with a good body shot.
Franklin needs to keep his hands up - Dong had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
A solid body kick from Dong.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dong.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dong!
Franklin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dong lands a right hook to the body.
Dong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dong lands a right hook to the body.
Dong throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Dong lands a nice looking body kick.
Dong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Dong does it's job there.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Dong. That's going to slow Franklin down.
Dong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buddy Franklin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Franklin.
Dong lands a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dong.
Dong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franklin can do to turn this around?
Franklin wants to clinch
and Dong counters with a body kick. #T3#
Dong scores with a kick to the body.
Franklin takes one to the chin there.
Dong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body kick from Dong.
Long Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong scoring well with a low kick there.
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt.
Dong connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
That kick from Dong tenderised Franklin's leg. Franklin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dong scoring well with a low kick there.
Franklin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dong.
Dong scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Franklin's calf.
Dong lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Hung Dong dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Franklin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Franklin's sensitive parts.
Franklin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Franklin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Franklin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Dong lands but Franklin takes it in his stride.
Dong tests Franklin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Franklin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Franklin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Dong lands with an overhand left.
Dong connects with a nice looking jab.
Franklin walks into a jab.
Dong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Franklin takes a step back to recover.
Franklin has his takedown stuffed
and Dong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Franklin takes a step back to recover.
Franklin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dong.#T2#
Dong lands with a kick to the ribs.
A good leg kick by Dong.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dong.
Dong lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dong.
Franklin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice cross by Dong.
Dong punishes Franklin's body with a nice straight punch.
Dong connects with a leg kick. Franklin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Dong lands a front kick.
Dong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Dong.
Dong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dong.
Franklin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dong is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Franklin.
Dong is looking to slow Franklin down with leg kicks. #T4#
Dong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dong lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franklin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong. Dong obviously looking to wear him down.
Franklin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong. Dong obviously looking to wear him down.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dong but Dong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dong lands a really nice looking cross but Franklin seems unphased.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Hung Dong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dong 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Hung Dong!
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Event:
RFL- 47 Carmelo Vs Pascu IV
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Romain or perhaps it was just good defense by Franklin, which made it look bad. #TD#
Franklin dives in and scores a takedown into Romain's guard.
Franklin lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Romain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Franklin defends well.#SUB2#
Romain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Franklin defends it easily.
Franklin stops Romain from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Franklin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Romain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Romain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Romain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Franklin wants to pass the guard but Romain is keeping the position.
Franklin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Franklin gets to his feet. Romain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Don Romain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Romain bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Franklin wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Franklin is trying to control Romain's posture but Romain avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romain wants to control but Franklin is keeping him busy.
Franklin can't do much from the bottom here.
Franklin is looking for a sweep.
Franklin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Franklin manages to get back to half guard.
Franklin trying to hold on to Romain's head to control him but Romain postures up.
Romain is trying to control. Franklin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Franklin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Franklin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Romain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Franklin's head.
Franklin is refusing to be controlled, as Romain sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Romain is working for a submission of some sort.
Franklin keeping control of the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Franklin is trying to maintain the position but Romain is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Franklin rushes Romain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Franklin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Franklin breaks the clinch.
Romain misses with a series of wild punches.
Franklin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Franklin as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Franklin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Romain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Franklin defends well and Romain ends up having to push Franklin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Franklin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Franklin showed some decent athleticism there.
Franklin winds up and cracks Romain with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Franklin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Franklin is trying to control the action in half guard but Romain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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 Romain's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Romain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Romain works his way to full guard. Good work.
Buddy Franklin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Romain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB2#
Franklin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Romain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Franklin has managed to get both his arms back between Romain's legs - danger averted.
Romain is breathing heavily.#SU#
Franklin gets to his feet. Romain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Franklin stuffs the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Romain. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Franklin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Franklin lands a nice short elbow.
Franklin is taking a breather. Romain 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.
Franklin wants to control but Romain is keeping him busy. #T2#
Franklin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Romain looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Romain looking for submissions off his back.
Franklin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romain can do to turn this around?
Franklin slows the pace down in half guard.
Franklin is trying to control the action in half guard but Romain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Franklin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Romain actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Romain looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Romain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Franklin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU#
Franklin decides to stand up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Romain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franklin lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Don Romain has been cut.#TD#
Franklin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Romain napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Romain is trying to escape the position but Franklin is controlling the position. #SUB#
Franklin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Franklin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Romain has escaped the position, nice work there.
Franklin controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romain is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Franklin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Romain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Franklin 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.
Franklin wants to control from the top but Romain keeps moving. #SUB2#
Romain is looking for a triangle but Franklin pushes his legs off easily.
Romain keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass. #SUB2#
Romain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Franklin defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Romain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Franklin defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Romain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Romain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franklin is pushing down on Romain's leg trying to pass to half guard. Romain is fighting to maintain full guard but Franklin has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Franklin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Romain sees it coming and defends easily.
Franklin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Romain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Franklin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Franklin is keen to just control but Romain is a slippery customer.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Franklin controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Romain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Romain wants to get back to full guard.
Franklin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Romain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franklin pulls his head out easily. #SU#
Franklin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Franklin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Romain sprawls well initially but Franklin persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Franklin lands a nice short elbow.
Franklin is trying to control the action in half guard but Romain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Franklin is controlling the pace.
Franklin lands with a punch from half guard.
Franklin is nestled in close to Romain, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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.
#SU#
Franklin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Romain falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Franklin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
Romain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Franklin is struggling to control the position.
Franklin missing with knees to the body.
Romain fails to pull guard.
Franklin lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Franklin gets control of Romain's arms and successfully pulls guard. Franklin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Franklin is trying to control the position but Romain postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Romain from controlling successfully.
Franklin wants to stand and escape but Romain is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buddy Franklin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Franklin 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddy Franklin!
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Date: Aug 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Franklin feints and as Wilcox raises his hands in defense, Franklin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Franklin wants to control from the top but Wilcox keeps moving. #SUB#
Wilcox 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. #SUB#
Wilcox looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Franklin passes into side control.
Wilcox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Franklin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wilcox is trying to get back to half guard.
Wilcox manages to work his way to half guard, despite Franklin's best efforts.
Franklin trying to advance position but Wilcox counters by regaining guard.
Franklin wants to control from the top but Wilcox keeps moving.
Franklin looking to sit in guard and control but Wilcox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Wilcox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilcox really is a fat lump.
Franklin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Franklin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wilcox is now in half guard.
Wilcox is thwarting Franklin's attempts to control the position.
Franklin is looking to improve his position.
Franklin is trying to maintain the position but Wilcox is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Franklin wants to improve his position but Wilcox is controlling well.
Wilcox lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Wilcox connects with a nice short shot to Franklin's temple.
Franklin trying to control but Wilcox postures up.
#SUB#
Wilcox is working for a submission of some sort.
Wilcox trying to control from half guard but Franklin is working away. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Franklin tries to get to full guard but Wilcox has control of the leg.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Franklin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Wilcox is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilcox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Franklin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilcox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilcox throws a big counter combination but Franklin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Franklin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wilcox napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Buddy Franklin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Franklin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wilcox napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Franklin wants to stand but Wilcox has his arm trapped.
Wilcox is not content to let Franklin control the position. #SUB2#
Franklin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Franklin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wilcox rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Franklin's guard! Nice work there by Wilcox!
Wilcox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Franklin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Franklin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Franklin trying to keep a closed guard but Wilcox is proving a slippery customer.
Wilcox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Franklin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilcox manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Franklin wants to control from the top but Wilcox keeps moving. #SUB#
Wilcox 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. #T2#
Franklin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilcox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilcox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franklin is stalling in the full guard.
Wilcox looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SU2#
Franklin stands up from Wilcox's guard - Franklin perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Franklin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wilcox trying to control here.
Wilcox wants to improve his position but Franklin is controlling well.
Franklin works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Wilcox is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wilcox takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Franklin is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wilcox can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wilcox wants to control but Franklin is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Franklin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Franklin tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Wilcox closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Franklin did well to prevent Wilcox getting side control.#ES2#
Franklin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wilcox keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Franklin taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Wilcox fails to land.
Franklin looking to stall.
Franklin blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox throws a head punch that misses.
Franklin swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilcox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franklin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Wilcox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##TD#
Wilcox darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilcox is trying to control. Franklin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Franklin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Wilcox is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Wilcox 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Wilcox trying to control the action but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Wilcox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Franklin wants to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
Wilcox is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Franklin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Buddy Franklin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franklin is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Franklin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Franklin showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Franklin lands a nice short elbow.
Franklin wants to pass to mount but Wilcox is defending the position. #SUB#
Wilcox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franklin pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Franklin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilcox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Franklin tries to pass to full mount but Wilcox defends it.
Franklin wants to take a breather but Wilcox is having none of it.
Franklin tries to stand and escape but Wilcox is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilcox regains full guard. Nicely done.
Franklin won't allow Wilcox to sweep him here.
Kermit Wilcox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buddy Franklin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilcox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Franklin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buddy Franklin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Franklin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddy Franklin!
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Event:
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Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Franklin misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanchez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Franklin with a poor takedown
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Franklin with a poor takedown #CL#
and Sanchez counters by clinching up.
Vince Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Franklin.
Sanchez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Franklin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Sanchez pulls Franklin into guard.
Sanchez controlling the position.
Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Franklin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Franklin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Franklin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Sanchez throws a sloppy strike and Franklin has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Sanchez is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Franklin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buddy Franklin!
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