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Event:
Batoru FC 14
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tennessen. #SUB#
Tennessen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here as Tennessen stalls from top position.
Tennessen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bonnet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonnet is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tennessen with good strikes from the mount here!
Bonnet should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tennessen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bonnet looks a forlorn figure.
#T1#
Tennessen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bonnet's face.
Tennessen controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Tennessen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bonnet to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bonnet shrugs it off.
Tennessen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tennessen lands a heavy elbow.
Tennessen 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.#T2#
Tennessen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bonnet squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tennessen landing shots from mount.
Tennessen controlling the pace for now.
Tennessen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Tennessen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bonnet is surviving well by controlling Tennessen's body position as best he can.
Tennessen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Tennessen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tennessen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tennessen landing shots from mount. #ROC#
Bonnet is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Theophile Bonnet has been cut.#T4#
Tennessen controlling from mount.
Tennessen'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.
Tennessen avoids the attempt from Bonnet to control.
A nice elbow there by Tennessen.
Tennessen lands a big elbow.
Tennessen lands a heavy elbow.
Bonnet is still in real trouble! Can Tennessen finish him?
Bonnet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tennessen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tennessen lands a big shot there that rocks Bonnet but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bonnet has eaten all the pies!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Tennessen! Bonnet is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Caspian Tennessen!
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Event:
Batoru FC 12
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Zeledon Castro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zeledon Castro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Zeledon Castro is trying to get an arm triangle but Bonnet is defending well.
Bonnet struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Zeledon Castro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bonnet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zeledon Castro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bonnet has eaten all the pies!#SUB#
Zeledon Castro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonnet tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zeledon Castro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zeledon Castro throwing strikes but Bonnet manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T1#
Zeledon Castro is looking for a sweep.
Zeledon Castro gets back to half guard.
Zeledon Castro tries to get to full guard but Bonnet has control of the leg.
Zeledon Castro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bonnet is working away from the top position though.
Bonnet is keen to just control but Zeledon Castro is a slippery customer.
Bonnet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zeledon Castro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Zeledon Castro actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Zeledon Castro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bonnet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zeledon Castro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Zeledon Castro looking for submissions off his back.
Zeledon Castro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bonnet's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bonnet's back!#T2##SUB#
Zeledon Castro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bonnet tries to escape but Zeledon Castro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bonnet is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Bonnet won't enjoy being in this position. Zeledon Castro looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Bonnet is tapping - it's over boys! Zeledon Castro picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jesus Maria Zeledon Castro!
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Event:
Batoru FC 10
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Seppanen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bonnet eats them both and turns towards Seppanen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Theophile Bonnet has been cut.
Bonnet looks for a takedown but Seppanen sprawls well.
Bonnet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bonnet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonnet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonnet takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Seppanen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Seppanen counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seppanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bonnet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seppanen swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Seppanen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Bonnet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bonnet has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bonnet trying to strike off his back.
Bonnet throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bonnet looking for a sweep. Not yet Bonnet, not yet.
Seppanen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bonnet is proving hard to escape from.
Seppanen content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bonnet controls Seppanen momentarily but Seppanen frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bonnet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bonnet wants it to stay on the feet.
Bonnet tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Seppanen defends well and Bonnet ends up having to push Seppanen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theophile Bonnet. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Seppanen feints and as Bonnet raises his hands in defense, Seppanen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bonnet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seppanen is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Seppanen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonnet has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seppanen has managed to get both his arms back between Bonnet's legs - danger averted.
Seppanen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bonnet could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
Bonnet trying to keep a closed guard but Seppanen is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Bonnet escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seppanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seppanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonnet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bonnet wants to improve his position but instead Seppanen has moved into half guard.
Bonnet wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bonnet misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bonnet trying to hold on to Seppanen's head to control him but Seppanen postures up.
Seppanen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bonnet.
Seppanen wants to pass the guard but Bonnet is defending well.
Bonnet misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonnet is not content to let Seppanen control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Seppanen thumps Bonnet with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanno Seppanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theophile Bonnet's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bonnet tries to clinch but Seppanen moves out of range.
Bonnet has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bonnet tries to clinch but Seppanen is having none of it.
Hanno Seppanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonnet.
Bonnet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seppanen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bonnet.
Bonnet tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Seppanen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bonnet's guard.#SUB#
Bonnet looking for subs off his back but Seppanen has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonnet is trying to stand.
#T1#
Seppanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Seppanen passes to full mount!
Bonnet is working to get back to half guard.
Seppanen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Seppanen throws a strike there. Bonnet manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Seppanen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU2#
Seppanen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bonnet to get to his feet. #T2#
Bonnet swinging wildly here.
Seppanen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Seppanen wants it to stay on the feet.
Seppanen scores with a jab to the body.
Seppanen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bonnet defends well and Seppanen ends up having to push Bonnet into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bonnet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Seppanen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bonnet defends it nicely.
Theophile Bonnet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanno Seppanen.#T3#
Bonnet tries to clinch up but Seppanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Bonnet is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Seppanen scores with a takedown into Bonnet's guard.#SUB#
Seppanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bonnet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Seppanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonnet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seppanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonnet is retaining full guard.
Seppanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Bonnet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bonnet working a defensive guard but Seppanen passes into half 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. Seppanen connects with a nice short shot to Bonnet's temple.
Seppanen tries to pass to full mount but Bonnet defends it.
Seppanen is looking to take a break and control but Bonnet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seppanen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonnet is looking for a sweep. Seppanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanno Seppanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Theophile Bonnet's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Seppanen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Seppanen counters with a nice body kick.
Seppanen scores with a head kick.
Bonnet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seppanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonnet tries to clinch there but Seppanen circles away.
Seppanen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Seppanen stuffs the takedown.
Bonnet fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Seppanen as Bonnet shoots in.#CL2#
Seppanen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bonnet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Seppanen jumps into guard, dragging Bonnet to the mat.
#T1#
Seppanen working a defensive guard but Bonnet passes into half guard.
Seppanen wants to get back to his feet.
Bonnet drops an elbow to the side of Seppanen's head.
Bonnet keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Seppanen is trying is best to control the position here.
Bonnet scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Seppanen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bonnet.
Seppanen pushes Bonnet off looking to stand but Bonnet dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonnet perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bonnet trying to control from half guard but Seppanen is working away. #T2#
Seppanen wants to control but Bonnet is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seppanen throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Bonnet counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bonnet prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Seppanen gets control of Bonnet's arms and successfully pulls guard. Seppanen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Seppanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seppanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bonnet's guard. #REVB#
Seppanen is fighting to break Bonnet's control of his arms but Bonnet is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bonnet wants to get back to his feet but Seppanen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bonnet is controlling Seppanen's posture.#T3#
Bonnet 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.
Bonnet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bonnet keeping moving, preventing Seppanen from controlling successfully.
Seppanen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Bonnet has his foot on Seppanen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seppanen works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Seppanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Seppanen trying to control but Bonnet is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Theophile Bonnet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonnet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seppanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seppanen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bonnet looks for a takedown but Seppanen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theophile Bonnet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonnet tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Seppanen counters with a series of strikes. Bonnet will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanno Seppanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Seppanen 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanno Seppanen!
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Event:
Batoru FC 8
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Marsh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bonnet on his heels. He'll look to pass Bonnet's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Bonnet manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bonnet could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Marsh has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bonnet regains guard immediately.
Marsh is standing up over Bonnet. Bonnet looks to escape but Marsh dives into side control.
#REVR#
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!
Bonnet is looking for a sweep.
Bonnet can't do much from the bottom here.
Bonnet is looking to regain half guard here but Marsh keeps moving and retains side control.
Bonnet wants to control but Marsh postures up.
Bonnet is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Marsh wants to control but Bonnet is keeping him busy.
Marsh looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bonnet is avoiding damage well.
Marsh wants to take a breather but Bonnet manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Marsh. #SUB#
Bonnet has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Marsh should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bonnet has tightened it up now! Marsh should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Theophile Bonnet!
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Event:
Batoru FC 3
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Blackburn scores with a takedown into Bonnet's guard.
Blackburn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blackburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonnet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonnet thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bonnet keeping moving, preventing Blackburn from controlling successfully.
Blackburn is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bonnet wants to sweep here but Blackburn controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Blackburn wants to control from the top but Bonnet keeps moving.
Blackburn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bonnet looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Blackburn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blackburn lands in his opponent's guard.
Bonnet can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blackburn controls the pace.#SUB#
Blackburn has gone for a leg lock! Bonnet slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blackburn's guard.#REVB#
Bonnet should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2##SUB#
Blackburn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bonnet has picked Blackburn up and slammed him! Blackburn can't keep hold of the triangle and Bonnet manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackburn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bonnet's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Bonnet is trying to work for a kimura but Blackburn is defending well.
Bonnet working over Blackburn with some ground and pound. Blackburn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blackburn gets back to full guard.
Bonnet preventing the sweep. #T3#
Blackburn is adopting a defensive guard.
Blackburn keeping moving, preventing Bonnet from controlling successfully.
Blackburn looking to control but Bonnet passes into half guard.
Blackburn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blackburn controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bonnet trying to control the action but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
Blackburn wants to control but Bonnet is keeping busy.
Blackburn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bonnet's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bonnet's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Blackburn is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bonnet knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bonnet for a finish.
Blackburn struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Blackburn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Blackburn shoots in looking for a takedown but Bonnet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blackburn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blackburn dives in for a single leg takedown but Bonnet sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonnet as he avoids it easily.
Bonnet throws out a counter right but Blackburn avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Blackburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackburn shoots in looking for a takedown. Bonnet tries to sprawl out of it but Blackburn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bonnet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Blackburn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Bonnet bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonnet stuffs the takedown attempt from Blackburn. Blackburn gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonnet misses with a takedown attempt - Blackburn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonnet as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Blackburn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bonnet looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bonnet gets back to half guard.
Blackburn is trying to control the action in half guard but Bonnet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bonnet tries to get to full guard but Blackburn has control of the leg.
Theophile Bonnet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blackburn with the ground and pound but Bonnet uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bonnet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Blackburn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blackburn tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Bonnet wants to control from the top but Blackburn keeps moving.
Bonnet throws an elbow that misses. Blackburn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bonnet's guard. Nice move by Blackburn!#REVR#
Blackburn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blackburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonnet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackburn looking to sit in guard and control but Bonnet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Blackburn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bonnet manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Bonnet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blackburn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bonnet escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blackburn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bonnet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Blackburn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Bonnet has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Blackburn off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Blackburn shoots in and bounces Bonnet off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Blackburn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blackburn trying to control but Bonnet is working from the bottom.
Blackburn is really struggling to control Bonnet but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theophile Bonnet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD#
Blackburn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bonnet works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blackburn sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Blackburn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bonnet looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bonnet looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bonnet! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonnet working away.#T1#
Bonnet wants to control for a moment but Blackburn uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Blackburn looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Bonnet stands up from half guard.
Bonnet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bonnet as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2#
Blackburn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bonnet keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Blackburn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bonnet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bonnet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blackburn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blackburn's back!
Bonnet is trying to stick to Blackburn's back but Blackburn is turning into Bonnet. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bonnet's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Blackburn.#T3#
Blackburn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bonnet keeping moving, preventing Blackburn from controlling successfully.
Blackburn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bonnet wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bonnet wants to sweep but no luck.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bonnet has eaten all the pies!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bonnet wants to stand but Blackburn is controlling the position.
Bonnet keeping moving, preventing Blackburn from controlling successfully.
Blackburn throwing strikes but missing.
Blackburn trying to control but Bonnet is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackburn is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Theophile Bonnet.
Well Bonnet 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theophile Bonnet!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck for Chou with that takedown attempt.
Chou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bonnet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chou keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bonnet shoots for a takedown but Chou saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bonnet pinned against the cage. Bonnet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bonnet fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theophile Bonnet. 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.#CL2#
Chou gets a clinch.
Chou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bonnet is keeping busy.
Bonnet jumps guard but Chou turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Bonnet is stalling here.
#TD2#
Chou gets control of Bonnet's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chou will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonnet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chou wants to get back to his feet but Bonnet is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bonnet connects with a couple of short punches.
Bonnet sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chou really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonnet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chou is trying to keep Bonnet in close.
Bonnet might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bonnet passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chou is looking to reverse the position.
Bonnet cracks Chou with a big elbow.
Bonnet slows the pace down.
Chou tries to improve position but can't.
Bonnet 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.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonnet landing strikes. #SU#
Bonnet decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Chou scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Theophile Bonnet has been cut.
Chou shoots in but Bonnet avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bonnet defends it nicely.
Bonnet shoots in but Chou avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bonnet could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bonnet doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chou counters with a series of strikes. Bonnet will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Bonnet or perhaps it was just good defense by Chou, which made it look bad.
Chou let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chou slips a jab and a cross from Bonnet.
Chou shoots in looking for a takedown but Bonnet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bonnet shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chou fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bonnet avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chou is looking to clinch.
Bonnet is looking to counter punch.
Chou doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonnet circles away.
As Chou looks to move away, Bonnet throws a big counter combo but Chou just gets out of the way.
Chou misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wen Chou will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Theophile Bonnet'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#
Bonnet tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chou sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bonnet somewhat.
Bonnet throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chou's waist but Chou gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bonnet off to one side.
Chou scores with a head kick.
#CL#
Bonnet moves into range and clinches up with Chou.
Bonnet is trying to break the clinch but Chou has him pressed against the cage.
Chou is pressed up against the cage. Bonnet has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chou down to the mat. Chou avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theophile Bonnet. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bonnet 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bonnet's guard. #REVB#
Chou is looking to stand up but Bonnet won't let him.
Bonnet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chou's guard. #REVR#
Chou trying to keep a closed guard but Bonnet is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Bonnet pushes down on Chou's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chou trying to control from the bottom.
Bonnet controlling the action here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chou trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bonnet manages to pass to mount!
Theophile Bonnet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bonnet controlling the position easily from mount.
Bonnet punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chou is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bonnet landing strikes from the mount and Chou is in trouble! #CUT#
It looks like Wen Chou has been cut.#T3#
Bonnet sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chou tries to hold on but Bonnet pushes him away.
Bonnet cracks Chou with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#CUT#
That has opened up Wen Chou's cut even more.
Chou tries to hold on but Bonnet postures up.
Bonnet won't let Chou get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bonnet content just to control the position here.
Chou is trying to reverse the position but instead Bonnet has taken his back - oops!#T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bonnet landing with strikes.
Bonnet is landing with strikes from the back. #CUT#
The cut above Wen Chou's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bonnet biding his time, looking for the opening.
Chou is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bonnet working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bonnet biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theophile Bonnet dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bonnet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chou let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bonnet shoots for a takedown but Chou saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chou leaves Bonnet with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theophile Bonnet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chou - that will leave a mark!
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chou. #ES#
Bonnet sneaks out the side door and pushes Chou away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Bonnet as Chou shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chou thows a body kick. Bonnet tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonnet.#T1#
Bonnet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Bonnet was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chou checks a leg kick.
Bonnet throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chou's waist but Chou gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bonnet off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Chou has managed to clinch.
Bonnet wants to stall.
Chou looking to stall.
Bonnet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chou pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bonnet wants to clinch up but Chou keeps it at a distance.
Wen Chou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonnet takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bonnet dives in for a single leg takedown but Chou sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Chou scores with a push kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chou.
Theophile Bonnet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chou darts in looking for a takedown but Bonnet gets double underhooks and turns Chou into the cage.
Bonnet fails with the takedown.
Chou lands with a nice combination. Bonnet backs away looking to recover.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chou.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Chou lands but Bonnet takes it in his stride.
Chou shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bonnet eats them both and turns towards Chou to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Chou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bonnet tries for a takedown but Chou circles away easily
and Chou counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Chou moves into the clinch successfully.
Chou blocking some punches.
Chou pushes Bonnet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chou wants to break free but Bonnet has control.
#TD2#
Chou manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bonnet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Bonnet lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wen Chou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chou 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Bonnet shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gorshkov defends it nicely.#TD2#
Gorshkov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bonnet was covering up waiting for the punch and Gorshkov finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Bonnet manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorshkov is trying to break the clinch but Bonnet is controlling him.
Gorshkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Bonnet pulls Gorshkov into guard.
Gorshkov wants to pass the guard but Bonnet is keeping the position.
Gorshkov trying to control but Bonnet is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gorshkov being controlled here momentarily.
Bonnet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gorshkov is one step ahead there.
Bonnet looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bonnet'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.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gorshkov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bonnet throwing short punches from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gorshkov misses with a takedown #CL#
and Bonnet counters by clinching up.
Bonnet has Gorshkov pressed against the cage, preventing Gorshkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gorshkov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Gorshkov pulls guard. #T3##SUB2#
Bonnet got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gorshkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bonnet has managed to get both his arms back between Gorshkov's legs - danger averted.
Bonnet scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bonnet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorshkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bonnet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bonnet distracts Gorshkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gorshkov is trying to control the position but Bonnet postures up.
Gorshkov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bonnet preventing the sweep.
Bonnet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Gorshkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonnet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Bonnet gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorshkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bonnet swivels and escapes.
Gorshkov throws a sloppy head kick and Bonnet moves out of range easily.
Gorshkov wants to clinch up but Bonnet keeps it at a distance.
Gorshkov stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theophile Bonnet dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gorshkov jabs Bonnet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bonnet really is a fat lump.
Bonnet lands a nice hook to Gorshkov's body. Gorshkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bonnet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bonnet wants it to stay on the feet.
Bonnet throwing a counter right hand but Gorshkov manages to avoid it.
Gorshkov dives in and grabs Bonnet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bonnet pushes down on Gorshkov's head and hops out.
Bonnet fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gorshkov throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Bonnet counters by moving into the clinch.
Bonnet looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Gorshkov pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonnet controlling from the top position.
Gorshkov wants to stand up but Bonnet is controlling him.
Theophile Bonnet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Bonnet forces his way into half guard.
Bonnet stalling.
Gorshkov is trying to stand back up but Bonnet is controlling him
#SUB#
Bonnet is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gorshkov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ground and pound from Bonnet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bonnet is taking a breather. Gorshkov 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.
Gorshkov wants to control but Bonnet is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gorshkov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bonnet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonnet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bonnet controlling the action here.
Gorshkov is looking for a sweep. Bonnet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bonnet slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Further stalling from Bonnet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Bonnet scores with a takedown into Gorshkov's guard.
Gorshkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bonnet stopping the sweep attempt from Gorshkov.#T4#
Bonnet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Bonnet gets to his feet. Gorshkov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorshkov shoots in for a double leg but Bonnet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bonnet throws a big counter combination but Gorshkov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theophile Bonnet dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Bonnet drives through and clinches with Gorshkov against the cage.
Bonnet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gorshkov prevents it.
Gorshkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gorshkov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bonnet is keeping busy.#BC#
Bonnet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Gorshkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Bonnet has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gorshkov is on him like a limpet, forcing Bonnet back against the cage.
Bonnet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorshkov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorshkov working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Gorshkov decides to pull guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gorshkov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonnet jumps guard but Gorshkov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Gorshkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonnet backwards. #BC#
Bonnet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gorshkov throws a series of punches but Bonnet moves out of range.
Bonnet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theophile Bonnet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonnet fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gorshkov avoids it really well and circles away.
Gorshkov is looking for the big counter here.
Bonnet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonnet misses with a head kick.
Gorshkov lands a jab to Bonnet's midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gorshkov is defended easily by Bonnet.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonnet.#CL#
Bonnet instigates a clinch.
Bonnet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gorshkov pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Bonnet has Gorshkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Bonnet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Gorshkov manages to pull guard.
#T3#
Bonnet makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bonnet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gorshkov trying to keep a closed guard but Bonnet is proving a slippery customer.
Bonnet controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gorshkov trying to keep a closed guard but Bonnet is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bonnet controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bonnet seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gorshkov for as long as he can get away with.
Gorshkov wants to stand up but Bonnet is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonnet controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leon Gorshkov.
I think Bonnet has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theophile Bonnet!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Bonnet misses with a takedown attempt - Osinachi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bonnet misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Osinachi moves into range and clinches up with Bonnet.
Bonnet jumps guard but Osinachi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bonnet is trying to drag Osinachi to the mat but Osinachi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theophile Bonnet. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Osinachi pulls guard.
Osinachi with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Bonnet can't handle though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Osinachi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bonnet has picked Osinachi up and slammed him! Osinachi can't keep hold of the triangle and Bonnet manages to pass to side control!
Osinachi is looking for a sweep.
Osinachi is trying to control Bonnet's posture but Bonnet avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osinachi is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Bonnet works to advance to full mount. Osinachi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Bonnet working for a guillotine from mount but Osinachi is in no mood to give up.
Bonnet really is a fat lump.
Osinachi is working to get back to half guard.
Osinachi tries to hold on but Bonnet postures up.
You get the feeling that Osinachi really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bonnet controlling from mount.
Bonnet working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2#
Bonnet throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bonnet controlling the position easily from mount.
Bonnet looking to finish with strikes here!
Osinachi gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Bonnet is looking for a kimura here.
Bonnet is looking to stall here but Osinachi recovers full guard. #T3#
Bonnet's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Osinachi is looking to stand up but Bonnet isn't so interested in that idea.
Bonnet 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. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Osinachi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bonnet manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Osinachi postures up.
Bonnet working a defensive guard but Osinachi manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ground and pound from Osinachi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Osinachi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Osinachi fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ojiofor Osinachi will probably get the nod.
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#
Bonnet tries to score with a low kick but Osinachi moves his leg out of the way.
Theophile Bonnet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonnet shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Osinachi pinned against the cage. Osinachi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Osinachi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#TD2#
Bonnet tries to sprawl but Osinachi drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Bonnet kicks Osinachi off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonnet fails with a takedown attempt.
Osinachi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bonnet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonnet misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Osinachi counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theophile Bonnet. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Osinachi is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Bonnet manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bonnet 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.
Bonnet keeping moving, preventing Osinachi from controlling successfully.
Osinachi wants to pass the guard but Bonnet is keeping the position.
Bonnet throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Osinachi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Bonnet isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Osinachi stacks Bonnet on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Osinachi!
Bonnet takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Osinachi landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Bonnet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Bonnet is trying to buck Osinachi off.
Bonnet is not content to let Osinachi control the position. #SU2#
Osinachi decides to stand back up.
Bonnet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bonnet wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Bonnet with that takedown attempt.
Osinachi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Bonnet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Osinachi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Osinachi drives through and clinches with Bonnet against the cage.
Osinachi taking a breather.
Bonnet working aggressively here.
Bonnet tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Osinachi just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Osinachi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Bonnet as Osinachi shoots in.
Bonnet half committed to a counter leg kick.
Osinachi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bonnet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osinachi shoots in for a double leg but Bonnet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Osinachi shoots in for a double leg but Bonnet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Osinachi rushes Bonnet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ojiofor Osinachi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bonnet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Osinachi swivels and escapes.
Osinachi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bonnet defends it nicely.
Bonnet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Osinachi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bonnet manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bonnet looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Osinachi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bonnet trying to keep a closed guard but Osinachi is proving a slippery customer.
Osinachi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Bonnet trying to control the position.
Osinachi wants to stand but Bonnet has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Osinachi 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Osinachi throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Theophile Bonnet has been cut.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bonnet doesn't manage to clinch there - Osinachi circles away.
Bonnet shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Osinachi as he jumps to the side.
Osinachi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bonnet tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Osinachi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Osinachi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonnet closes the distance but Osinachi moves to the side #TD2#
and Osinachi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bonnet's guard.
Osinachi works over Bonnet with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bonnet is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Osinachi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonnet defends well.#T3#
Bonnet trying to control but Osinachi is working from the bottom.
Bonnet slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Osinachi trying to control the position.
Ojiofor Osinachi has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bonnet sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Osinachi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonnet defends well.
Bonnet throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonnet tries to free his leg and advance position but Osinachi is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ojiofor Osinachi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Osinachi 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ojiofor Osinachi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Bonnet drives through and clinches with Chou against the cage.
Chou tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bonnet smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Bonnet pushes Chou up against the cage in a clinch.
Bonnet just leaning against Chou, taking a breather.
Bonnet tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bonnet has Chou pushed against the cage.
Bonnet really is a fat lump.
Chou tries for a takedown but Bonnet manages to get underhooks.
Bonnet tries to pull guard but Chou won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonnet is trying to break the clinch but Chou has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Chou pulls Bonnet into guard.
Bonnet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Bonnet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bonnet stands and throws Chou's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU#
Bonnet stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bonnet stuffs the takedown.
Theophile Bonnet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wen Chou.
Bonnet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonnet tries to bum rush Chou with a series of wild strikes but Chou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chou changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chou lands a high kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Theophile Bonnet has been cut.#T2#
Chou shoots in for a takedown but Bonnet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Bonnet gets caught flat footed, as Chou shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Bonnet pushes Chou off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonnet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chou shoots in for a takedown but Bonnet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chou.
Bonnet takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bonnet tries for a takedown but Chou sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Bonnet manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chou on his heels. He'll look to pass Chou's guard now, I'm sure.
Chou has momentary wrist control but Bonnet slips an elbow through the middle.#T3##SU#
Bonnet decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bonnet fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chou tries a quick counter leg kick but Bonnet is wise to it.
Chou scores with a head kick. Bonnet tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chou jabs Bonnet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bonnet tries to clinch but Chou is having none of it.
Chou keeps Bonnet at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Chou has managed to clinch.
Bonnet looking for a takedown.
Bonnet wants a takedown.
#T4#
The referee calls for Chou to work.
Chou tries to score a body lock takedown but Bonnet shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chou is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bonnet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chou tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chou is trying to break the clinch but Bonnet is controlling him.#BC2#
Chou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonnet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chou shoots in but Bonnet avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chou closes the distance and clinches up with Bonnet, looking for a takedown. Chou pushes Bonnet against the cage but Bonnet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chou tries to clinch but Bonnet moves away
and Bonnet counters with a left to the body.
Chou looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Bonnet shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chou wants to get back to his feet but Bonnet passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theophile Bonnet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theophile Bonnet's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chou is defended easily by Bonnet.
Bonnet fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bonnet shoots in and drives through. Chou sprawls well.
Bonnet shoots for a takedown but Chou saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theophile Bonnet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chou throws a right hand that Bonnet ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonnet also avoids with ease.
As Chou tries to get set, Bonnet tries to push him back and clinch up but Chou manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Chou tries to keep at a distance but Bonnet has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Chou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bonnet misses the jab.
Chou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1##TD2#
Chou drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Bonnet throws Chou to one side and escapes!
Theophile Bonnet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chou tries to close the distance and clinch but Bonnet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonnet is looking to counter the offense by Chou and move into the clinch.
Chou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bonnet tries to avoid it but Chou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bonnet to the ground. Bonnet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chou lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chou is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonnet throws a head kick but Chou moves out of range.
#TD#
Chou tries to sprawl but Bonnet drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Bonnet 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.
Bonnet trying to mount his opponent but Chou defends it. #T2#
Chou wants to get back to full guard.
Chou is pressing down on Bonnet's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bonnet stays in close to Chou's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Chou has an active guard here but Bonnet has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Bonnet seems content to control.#T3#
Bonnet'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.#SU#
Bonnet gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nice takedown defense from Bonnet. No joy for Chou on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonnet misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chou.
Bonnet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bonnet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Chou gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bonnet to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bonnet advances to half guard. #T4#
Well, if Bonnet 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#
Bonnet decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Chou scores with a jab. Bonnet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chou keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bonnet throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theophile Bonnet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Theophile Bonnet's cut.
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##TD#
Bonnet drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Bonnet decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chou, up you get! #CL2#
Chou clinches with his opponent.
Chou jumps guard but Bonnet turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bonnet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chou can do to turn this around?
Chou being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Chou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chou fails to land the takedown.
Wen Chou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonnet misses with a wild body shot.
Chou is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Bonnet rushes Chou and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bonnet is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Chou prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Chou drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Chou looking for a guillotine here but Bonnet defends easily.
Bonnet sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bonnet seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chou for as long as he can get away with.
Chou working a defensive guard but Bonnet passes into half guard.
Bonnet landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bonnet in particular looking to stall.#T3##SUB#
Bonnet is working for a submission of some sort.
Theophile Bonnet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bonnet wants to pass the guard but Chou is defending well.
Bonnet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Bonnet gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Chou is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bonnet circles away.
Theophile Bonnet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wen Chou.
Bonnet shoots in looking for a takedown. Chou tries to sprawl out of it but Bonnet keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chou manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bonnet misses with a takedown attempt
and Chou counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bonnet fails with a takedown attempt.
Wen Chou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Theophile Bonnet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chou goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Theophile Bonnet.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bonnet, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theophile Bonnet!
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