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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Francis has Roby up against the cage in a clinch.
Francis letting Roby take a breather here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Roby gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Roby is trying to control. Francis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roby performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Francis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roby scores with a couple of nice shots.
Roby not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis is looking to improve his position.
Roby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Francis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Roby might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Francis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Francis is trying to stand up here but Roby is controlling him well.
Francis is looking to control Roby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Francis avoid being mounted?#T1#
Francis is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francis tries to roll over but Roby keeps him under control.
Roby winds up and cracks Francis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Francis wants to improve his position but Roby is controlling well.
Roby controlling the pace.
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. Roby connects with a nice short shot to Francis's temple.
Francis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roby's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roby's back!#SUB#
Francis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Francis keeps control of the position as Roby tries to break free.
#T2#
Francis somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB#
Francis working for a choke but Roby is defending well.
Roby just trying to survive but Francis is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Francis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Francis looking for the RNC.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Francis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Roby knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Roby for a finish.
Roby looking very determined here, making life difficult for Francis.
#T3##SUB#
Francis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Roby just trying to survive but Francis is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Roby defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Francis's arms.
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#
Roby defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Francis is breathing heavily.
Francis lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Roby just trying to survive but Francis is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Roby tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Francis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Roby tries to break free.
#SUB#
Francis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Francis doesn't have the hooks in and Roby manages to turn into his guard.
Roby is working Francis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roby sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Francis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Roby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Roby feints and as Francis raises his hands in defense, Roby changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Francis wants to get back to his feet but Roby is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Roby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Francis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roby's guard. #REVR##T1#
Roby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Francis chips away with some ground and pound.
Francis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Francis lands a couple of digs.
Francis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roby can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roby is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Francis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Francis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Francis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Roby is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Roby has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Roby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Francis wants to stand but Roby is controlling the position.
Roby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roby throws a big elbow that misses.
Francis keeping moving, preventing Roby from controlling successfully.
Francis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Roby moves into full guard.
Francis scoring with some ground and pound.
Roby is looking to sweep but instead, Francis has passed into half guard.
Francis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Roby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Francis is thwarting Roby's attempts to control the position.
Roby is looking for a sweep. Francis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roby is breathing heavily.
Roby trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Francis there.
Nice strikes from Francis there. #SU#
Francis decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Francis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Francis somewhat.#T4#
Roby tries to clinch up.
Francis feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Roby darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Francis is trying to get back to full guard.
Roby wants to take a breather but Francis is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Francis wants to control but Roby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Roby trying to control from half guard but Francis is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Warren Francis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Roby throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Francis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Roby is in Francis's guard.
Francis is pulling down on Roby's head. It's preventing any offense from Roby, at least for the moment.
Roby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roby content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roby distracts Francis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roby trying to control the position from guard on top but Francis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Francis is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Roby looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Francis with a nice head shot there.
Roby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Francis throwing strikes from guard but Roby blocks nicely.
Francis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Francis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Francis postures up and lands a big shot to Roby's brow. #SUB#
Francis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roby manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Francis has Roby in his guard.#REVB#
Francis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Francis 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#
Roby scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roby trying to control the position from guard on top but Francis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Francis looking to control.
Francis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roby controls the pace.
Roby lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roby won't allow Francis to sweep him here.
Roby wants to control from the top but Francis keeps moving.
Francis looking to control.
Roby throwing strikes but missing.
Roby wants to control from the top but Francis keeps moving. #T3#
Roby stops Francis from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Roby slips a jab and a cross from Francis.
Francis wants to clinch up but Roby keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Roby drives through with a takedown into Francis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Roby trying to control but Francis is working from the bottom.
Francis is pulling down on Roby's head to control his posture.
Roby sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Francis throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Roby passes Francis's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Roby is working for a submission of some sort.
Francis tries to get to full guard but Roby has control of the leg.
Easter Roby has got the better of the ground game so far.
Francis manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Francis looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Easter Roby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Francis 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Warren Francis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Kern missing with a left hand there. Francis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Kern gets the takedown into side control.
Francis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Francis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kern is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Francis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kern can do anything to dispel that myth.
Francis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kern's head.
Francis wants to stand up but Kern has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kern is looking to improve his position.
Francis 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 seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T1##SUB#
Francis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kern sees it coming and defends easily.
Francis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kern is looking for a sweep. Francis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kern is looking to escape.
Kern avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Francis.
Francis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kern's head. #SUB#
Francis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kern wants to get back to his feet.
Francis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kern keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kern is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kern is looking to control Francis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kern avoid being mounted?#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Francis in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Kern is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Francis pulls his head out easily.
Kern wants to improve his position but Francis is controlling well.
#SUB#
Francis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Francis prevents Kern from standing back up.
#SUB#
Francis wants to work for an arm triangle but Kern is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kern wants to improve his position but Francis is controlling well.
#T3#
Francis lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Francis wants to work for an arm triangle but Kern is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Francis.
Ground and pound from Francis.
Kern is trying to stand back up but Francis is controlling him
Francis working Kern over with strikes.
Francis working over Kern with some ground and pound. Kern looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Francis scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Kern looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kern looks winded!#SUB#
Francis is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Kern looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Kern is trying to maintain the position but Francis is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Francis is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Francis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kern defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kern has hold of Francis's hands but Francis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Francis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kern throws a front kick aimed at Francis's knee but Francis avoids it well.
Francis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kern has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Kern misses.
Francis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kern.
Francis attempts a counter takedown but Kern avoids it well and moves away.
Kern throws a series of punches but Francis avoids them all with ease.
Francis is looking to counter the offense by Kern and move into the clinch.
Francis shoots in looking for a takedown. Kern tries to sprawl out of it but Francis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kern manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kern just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kern misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Kern clinches up with Francis and pushes him back against the cage.
Francis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kern is stalling here.
Francis has Kern pressed against the cage, preventing Kern from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Kern tries to break the clinch but Francis is controlling the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kern tries to break free but Francis pushes him back against the cage.
Kern is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kern prevents the takedown attempt.
Kern wants to get back to striking at distance but Francis won't allow it.
#TD2#
Kern pulls Francis into guard.
Kern looking to control.
Francis being controlled here momentarily.
Francis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Francis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kern manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Francis has Kern in his guard.#REVB#
Warren Francis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kern postures up.
Kern throwing strikes from guard but Francis blocks nicely.
Kern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Francis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kern postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Francis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kern manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Kern wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Francis is now in half guard. #SUB#
Francis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kern defends it well.
Kern is trying to maintain the position but Francis is very close to passing his half guard.
Francis lands strikes from half guard.
Kern controlling the position for now.
Kern is breathing heavily.
Francis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Kern is trying to stand back up but Francis is controlling him
Francis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kern with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Francis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Francis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Francis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kern with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kern tries to kick Francis off but Francis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kern is looking to control Francis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kern avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Francis is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kern is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Warren Francis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Clinton cracks Francis with a good jab.
Clinton misses the shot to the body.
Clinton looks to throw the jab but Francis is out of range. #CL#
Francis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Francis tries to score a body lock takedown but Clinton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Clinton manages to break the clinch.
Clinton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Francis.
Clinton gets in close and tags Francis with a short punch that almost sends Francis to the mat! Oh Francis is in big trouble! He turns his back on Clinton, trying to create some distance but Clinton rushes him, striking wildly and Francis goes down! The referee tackles Clinton into the cage to end the fight! Clinton is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pill Clinton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Boles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Francis's guard.
Boles won't allow Francis to sweep him here.
Boles wants to control from the top but Francis keeps moving.
Francis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Boles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Francis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boles trying to control the position.
Francis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Francis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Boles looking for a guillotine here but Francis defends easily.
Francis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis won't allow Boles to sweep him here.
Francis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Francis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Francis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Francis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boles is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Francis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boles looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boles looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boles! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boles is looking to take a break and control but Francis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Francis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Francis is trying to stand back up but Boles is controlling him
#SUB2#
Boles is working for a kimura but Francis is defending it quite comfortably.
Boles prevents Francis from improving his position.#T2#
Boles looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #ES#
Francis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Boles keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Francis tries to pull guard but Boles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Boles gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Francis is pressing down on Boles's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Francis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boles is controlling him.
Francis wants to sweep here but Boles controlling him for the moment.
Francis being controlled here, momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Let's hope that Boles has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Boles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Francis scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Boles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Francis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Francis keeping full guard, as Boles tries to pass.
Francis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boles's guard. #REVR#
Francis with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Boles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Francis stands up over Boles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boles throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Boles trying to control the position.
Boles has momentary wrist control but Francis slips an elbow through the middle.
Francis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Francis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boles's head.
Francis cracks Boles with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Francis stopping the sweep attempt from Boles.
Francis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boles's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Francis is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Francis drops back looking for a leg! Boles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boles manages to kick Francis off! Francis jumps back into Boles's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Francis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Francis closes the distance and pushes Boles back into the cage.#TD#
Francis pulls Boles into guard.
Boles works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boles is controlling the pace.
Francis is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Francis 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boles is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Francis trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Francis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Francis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Francis trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boles in particular looking to stall.
Boles trying to control from half guard but Francis is working away.
Boles trying to control the pace.
Francis is refusing to be controlled, as Boles sits in half guard.
Boles trying to pass the guard but Francis defending well.
Warren Francis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Francis wants to improve his position but Boles is controlling well.
Francis gets back to full guard.
Boles tries to free his leg and advance position but Francis is retaining full guard.
Francis trying to control the position here.
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.
Francis trying to keep a closed guard but Boles is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Francis closes the distance and clinches.
Francis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boles pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boles. #T3#
Francis struggling a bit here.
Francis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boles off and has taken his back!
Boles trying to get back to his feet but Francis is in full control for now. #SUB#
Francis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Boles preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Francis.
Boles turns into Francis and is now in his guard.
#T4#
Francis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Francis wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Francis is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Francis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Francis working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Boles has his foot on Francis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Francis works his way back into a safe position though.
Boles wants to sweep but no luck.
Boles is breathing heavily.
Boles looking to control but Francis passes into half guard.
Francis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Francis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boles can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Francis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Francis lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Francis dominated that second round.
That's time! Francis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Boles shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Boles was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Francis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boles's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Francis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boles is fighting to break Francis's control of his arms but Francis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Francis keeping moving, preventing Boles from controlling successfully.
Francis punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis is trying to hold Boles in close to prevent damage but Boles has managed to pass into half guard.
Francis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boles controlling from the top position.
Francis wants to stand but Boles is controlling the position. #T1#
Francis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Francis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Francis 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.
Boles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Francis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boles's guard. #REVR#
Francis won't allow Boles to sweep him here.
Boles trying to control the position.
#T2#
Francis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Francis postures up.
Francis with a nice head shot there.
Francis throwing strikes but missing.
Francis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Francis throws a big elbow that misses.
Francis scoring with some ground and pound.
Francis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Francis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boles's guard.
Francis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boles is trying to keep Francis in close.
#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Francis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Francis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Francis drops back looking for a leg! Boles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boles manages to kick Francis off! Francis jumps back into Boles's guard.
Francis landing with the ground and pound.
Francis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Francis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Francis cracks Boles with a solid left hand.#T4#
Francis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Francis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Francis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boles's guard.
Francis preventing the sweep.
Francis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Francis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boles has momentary wrist control but Francis slips an elbow through the middle.
Hunter Boles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warren Francis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Boles looking for a guillotine here but Francis defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warren Francis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Francis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Francis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Cupido throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Francis counters by clinching up. #TD#
Francis drags the fight down to the ground.
Francis wants to stand but Cupido is controlling the position.
Francis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cupido's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Francis drops back looking for a leg! Cupido is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cupido manages to kick Francis off! Francis jumps back into Cupido's guard.
Francis lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Cupido is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Francis is aware though and is defending well.
Cupido looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Francis connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Francis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cupido manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Francis has Cupido in his guard.#REVB#
Cupido really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Francis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##ES#
Francis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Francis slips a jab and a cross from Cupido.
Francis tries to counter with a takedown but Cupido is quick to defend against it.
Cupido throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Francis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Cupido tries to keep at a distance but Francis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cupido struggles to land a body shot inside as Francis controls his hands.
Francis is trying to pull guard but Cupido has him pressed against the cage.
Cupido missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Francis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cupido walks away with a smile on his face. Francis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Francis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cupido throws a right and a left that Francis avoids nicely.
Francis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cupido throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Francis counters with a shoot takedown. Cupido fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cupido throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cupido wants to sweep but no luck.
Cupido has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Francis stands up over Cupido, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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 postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cupido is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Francis, into his guard. #REVB#
Francis wants to get back to his feet but Cupido is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3##SU2#
Cupido stands up and waves to Francis to follow him.
Cupido feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Franciss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cupido lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cupido throws a series of punches but Francis moves out of range.
Cupido misses with a combination
#TD#
and Francis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Francis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cupido has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Francis is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Cupido is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cupido keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Francis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cupido tries to roll over but Francis keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Francis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cupido lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Francis circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Francis drives through and clinches with Cupido against the cage.
Francis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cupido wants to break free but Francis has control.
#BC2#
Cupido manages to break the clinch.
Cupido swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Francis counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Francis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Francis creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Francis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cupido knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Francis scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Cupido is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Francis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cupido is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cupido is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Francis just content to control the position.
Cupido is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Francis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Warren Francis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cupido tries to buck Francis off but Francis is having none of it.#SUB#
Francis tries for a kimura but Cupido is defending well.
Francis cracks Cupido with a big elbow.
Cupido on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cupido taking punishment in the form of punches.
Francis wants to control but Cupido is keeping him busy.
Francis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cupido some visible discomfort.
#T3##SUB#
Francis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cupido is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Francis looks up at the clock and then as Cupido takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Francis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB#
Francis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cupido knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Francis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cupido wants to control but Francis postures up.
Francis cracks Cupido with a big elbow.
Francis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cupido can do to turn this around?
Francis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cupido trying to remain calm as Francis controls from the top position.
Francis working the ground and pound. #T4#
Francis working the ground and pound.
Francis cracks Cupido with a big right hand but Cupido just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cupido tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Francis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Francis trying to control the action but Cupido is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Francis tries for a kimura but Cupido is defending well.
Cupido tries to bench press Francis off him but Francis keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cupido manages to get back to half guard.
Francis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cupido keeps working.
Cupido is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Francis dominated that second round.
That's time! Francis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cupido tries to bum rush Francis with a series of wild strikes but Francis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cupido swings for the body but Francis moves out of range.
Francis moves in looking to clinch but Cupido pushes him off.
Francis dodges the punch combination from Cupido.
Francis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Cupido misses.
Warren Francis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Cupido lands a left and a right that send Francis crashing to the mat, dazed. Cupido thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Francis is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Warren Francis has been cut.
Francis loses concentration momentarily and Cupido pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Francis crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Cupido finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shawn Jr Cupido!
Shawn Jr Cupido spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Shibaraki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Francis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shibaraki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Francis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Shibaraki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Francis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Francis is trying to get back to half guard.
Francis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shibaraki off and has taken his back!
Francis controlling the position well here. Shibaraki rolled but Francis kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Francis is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Francis is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Shibaraki is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Warren Francis!
The defeated Kyosuke Shibaraki had this to say: 'My bad,I wad bad today, but I will come back stronger...'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Marshall throws an overhand right that lands on Francis's shoulder, as Francis tries to avoid the shot.
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Francis slips the punch.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Francis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Francis doesn't manage to clinch there - Marshall circles away.
Marshall jabs at Francis's body.
Francis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good exchange - Marshall coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Warren Francis has been cut.
Marshall knocks out Francis with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Marshall before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Marshall picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edgar Marshall!
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