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