Video: Paul Franchi shares his passion for the sport

Cage fighter Paul Franchi takes a break during training.

Expecting his fighter to take the fight to the ground, Paul works on his wrestling techiques








Paul checks his progress on the scales. He needs to reach 70.9kg from over 85kg


Paul and his partner Maddison (also a fighter) prepare rationed meals of chicken and baby spinach


Paul and Maddison relaxing in front of the TV

Paul with a fellow fighter in the sauna to shed final kgs 48hrs before the fight


Paul in the dressing room on fight night


Paul paces between the dressing room and arena trying to keep the nerves at bay

Paul farewells Maddison in the dressing room before heading for the cage











Blood runs from his opponent's head after the fight

Paul defeats his opponent in 1 1/2 rounds by KO


Maddison looks at a growing lump on Paul's knee after the fight.


Paul and Maddison leave the stadium to go out for drinks after both winning their fights