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Event:
RS Friday Fight Night VIII
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Francis clinches up with Powers and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Francis jumps guard and drags Powers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Powers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Francis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Powers defends well.
Powers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Francis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Powers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Francis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Powers controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Francis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Powers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Powers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Powers trying to control but Francis is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Francis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Powers defends well.
Powers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Powers won't allow Francis to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Francis tries to close the distance and clinch but Powers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powers flicks out a counter leg kick but Francis steps away.
Francis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Francis backing away here, and Powers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Powers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Francis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Powers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Francis shoots for a double leg takedown but Powers sprawls well. He's pushed Francis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Powers! But no joy.
Francis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Powers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4##CL#
Francis instigates a clinch. #TD#
Francis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Powers keeping full guard, as Francis tries to pass.
Francis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Powers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Francis is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Francis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcom Francis 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#
Francis fails with the takedown.
Powers steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Francis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powers can do to turn this around?#CL#
Francis gets a clinch. #TD#
Francis pulls guard.
Francis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Francis wants to sweep here but Powers controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Francis is looking for a triangle but Powers pushes his legs off easily.
Francis wants to stand but Powers is controlling the position. #T1#
Powers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Francis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Francis looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Powers has picked Francis up and slammed him! Francis can't keep hold of the triangle and Powers manages to pass to side control!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A lull in the action here.#SU2#
Powers stands up and beckons Francis to his feet.
Francis fails with the takedown.
Francis misses with a body punch
and Powers counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Francis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Horrible takedown attempt by Francis or perhaps it was just good defense by Powers, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcom Francis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Francis with that takedown attempt.
As Francis backs off Powers throws a huge counter combo but Francis manages to avoid it all.#T3##CL#
Francis moves into range and clinches up with Powers.#TD#
Francis jumps guard and drags Powers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Francis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Francis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Francis keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Powers sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Powers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Francis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Powers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Francis looking for a sweep. Not yet Francis, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Francis managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyson Powers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Francis shoots for a takedown but Powers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Powers unleashes a big counter combination but Francis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Francis shoots in looking for a takedown but Powers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Francis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Powers has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Francis dives in for a single leg takedown but Powers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Powers shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcom Francis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Francis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Powers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Francis throws a head kick but Powers moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis goes for a double leg but Powers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Powers continues to drive forward.
A low kick from Francis is predictable there
and Powers counters with a one-two to the body.
Francis darts in looking for a takedown but Powers gets double underhooks and turns Francis into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Francis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Powers swivels and escapes.
Francis with a poor takedown
and Powers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Francis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powers steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Francis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Powers circles away.
Malcom Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Francis.
Francis dives in for a single leg takedown but Powers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Francis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Powers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Francis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Powers throws out a counter right but Francis avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Francis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Powers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Powers wants it to stay on the feet.
Powers counters with a body kick.
Francis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Powers is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tyson Powers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powers stuffs the takedown.
Francis moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPowers.
Francis tries for a takedown but Powers circles away easily
and Powers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Francis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Powers counters with a series of strikes. Francis will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Francis misses with a takedown
and Powers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Francis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Powers tries to avoid it but Francis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Powers to the ground. Powers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Powers looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Powers swats away the attempt to clinch by Francis.
Francis dives in for a single leg takedown but Powers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Powers steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Francis moves in looking to clinch but Powers pushes him off.
Francis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Powers to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Francis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Powers avoids it really well and circles away.
Powers shapes to counter with a head kick.
Francis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Powers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Francis with a poor takedown
enabling Powers to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Francis has his takedown stuffed
and Powers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Francis misses with a takedown
and Powers counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Powers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Powers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tyson Powers!
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Event:
RS Friday Fight Night IV
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Ipa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Francis to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Ipa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Francis stands and steps away. Ipa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ipa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD#
Ipa scores with a takedown into Francis's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ipa passes Francis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Francis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ipa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Ipa is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Ipa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jin Jin Ipa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Francis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Richmond quickly recovers to half guard.
Richmond has hold of Francis's hands but Francis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Francis seems content to control.
Francis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Richmond does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Francis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Richmond knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Francis seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richmond regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Francis.
Richmond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Francis lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richmond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Francis is looking to work some ground and pound but Richmond has wrist control.#T1#
Francis trying to control but Richmond is working from the bottom.
Francis looking to sit in guard and control but Richmond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Francis is trying to keep Richmond in close.
Richmond is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Francis trying to keep a closed guard but Richmond is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Francis has his foot on Richmond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richmond works his way back into a safe position though.
Francis looking to control.
Francis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richmond.
Richmond wants to control from the top but Francis keeps moving.
Richmond content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Francis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Richmond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Richmond has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Francis trying to control the position.
Richmond would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Francis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Richmond in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richmond scoring with some ground and pound.
Richmond works over Francis with some ground and pound from guard.
Richmond scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Francis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Francis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richmond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richmond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richmond wants to stand but Francis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Richmond controlling from the top position. #T3#
Francis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Richmond is controlling him.
Francis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Richmond controls from within his opponent's guard.
Richmond preventing the sweep. #ES2#
Francis has his feet on Richmond's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Richmond pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richmond throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Francis moves into the clinch.
Richmond is trying to break free.
Richmond is trying to force a seperation but Francis has the dominant position.#T4##TD2#
Richmond is fighting off a takedown attempt but Francis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Richmond to the mat. Richmond regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Richmond trying to strike off his back.
Richmond is looking to stand up but Francis isn't so interested in that idea.
Francis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Francis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richmond. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Richmond looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Francis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Francis wants to work for an arm triangle but Richmond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Francis stalling away here and it's allowed Richmond to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richmond trying to keep a closed guard but Francis is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Malcom Francis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Francis 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.
Richmond wants to sweep here but Francis controlling him for the moment.
Richmond trying to keep a closed guard but Francis is proving a slippery customer.
Richmond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis with a nice head shot there.
Richmond wants to get back to his feet but Francis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Richmond 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.#T1#
Richmond keeping moving, preventing Francis from controlling successfully.
Richmond wants to sweep here but Francis controlling him for the moment.
Francis's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Francis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Richmond is not content to let Francis control the position.
Francis wants to free his trapped foot but Richmond is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Francis wants to take a breather but Richmond is having none of it.
Richmond is trying to get back to full guard.
Francis is looking to take a break and control but Richmond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Richmond regains full guard. Nicely done.
Francis postures up.
#T3#
Francis trying to control the position from guard on top but Richmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Francis closes the distance and pushes Richmond back into the cage.#TD2#
Francis has clasped his hands together around Richmond's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Francis throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Richmond is looking for a sweep.
Richmond manages to work his way to half guard, despite Francis's best efforts.
Richmond preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Francis trying to pass the guard but Richmond defending well. #T4#
Francis is just content to waste time from the top position. Richmond takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Francis stops Richmond from standing up.
Richmond keeping full guard, as Francis tries to pass.
Francis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Francis looking to sit in guard and control but Richmond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Francis is trying to keep Richmond in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Malcom Francis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Francis wants to clinch up but Richmond keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Francis has managed to clinch.
Francis looking to stall.
Richmond is trying to break free.
Richmond tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Francis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Richmond wants to control but Francis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Francis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Richmond has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Richmond manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Richmond tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Richmond working a defensive guard here.
Francis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Richmond wants to stand up but Francis is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Richmond shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Francis pinned against the cage. Francis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Francis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Richmond utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Francis passes Richmond's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Richmond avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Francis.
Malcom Francis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Francis is keen to just control but Richmond is a slippery customer.
Richmond trying to control but Francis postures up.
#T3#
Francis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Francis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richmond keeps working.
Richmond controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Malcom Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Francis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Richmond.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Richmond gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Francis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Francis is pushing down on Richmond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Richmond is fighting to maintain full guard but Francis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Francis tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Richmond.
Richmond is doing well to control the position and prevent Francis from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Francis trying to control from half guard but Richmond is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcom Francis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Francis 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcom Francis!
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