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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Lefebvre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Noseflame was covering up waiting for the punch and Lefebvre finishes the takedown easily into guard. Lefebvre is pushing down on Noseflame's leg trying to pass to half guard. Noseflame is fighting to maintain full guard but Lefebvre has managed to sneak the leg through. Lefebvre has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB# Lefebvre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Noseflame sees it coming and defends easily. Lefebvre is figuring out what he wants to do next. Lefebvre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Noseflame knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Lefebvre is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lefebvre is pressing down on Noseflame's thigh, looking to free his foot. Noseflame is holding on for now. #T1# Noseflame is looking for a sweep. Lefebvre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Lefebvre passes to full mount! #SUB# Lefebvre is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Noseflame is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Geffrey Lefebvre! Jumping up and down and very excited, Geffrey Lefebvre waved his t-shirt featuring Sportivité's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2019 |
#R1# KO tries to clinch up but Lefebvre circles away and keeps his distance. KO is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD# Lefebvre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if KO can do anything to dispel that myth. Lefebvre preventing the sweep. Lefebvre passes KO's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Lefebvre is working for a kimura but KO is defending it quite comfortably.
KO is refusing to be controlled, as Lefebvre sits in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# KO looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Lefebvre looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##SUB2# KO is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lefebvre pulls his head out easily. #SUB# KO is defending against the submission attempts here by Lefebvre.
Lefebvre wants to lay and pray for a moment but KO keeps working. Lefebvre prevents KO from improving his position. KO is not content to let Lefebvre control the position. Lefebvre passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2# KO is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lefebvre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as KO is looking to escape. KO really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lefebvre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. KO is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB# Lefebvre looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. KO is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB# Lefebvre looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Lefebvre controlling the pace for now. #T3##SUB# Lefebvre is going oldschool here, as he tries to force KO to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so KO shrugs it off. KO has given up his back. Will we see Lefebvre going for some submissions?
Lefebvre has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of KO's body.
#SUB# KO showing good submission defense here.
Lefebvre is hanging on to KO's back as he tries to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Lefebvre's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB# Lefebvre looking for the choke but no joy. Lefebvre trying to control momentarily.
#T4# KO is in bad spot here.
#SUB# Lefebvre looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB# Lefebvre is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and KO taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Lefebvre.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Geffrey Lefebvre! After the big win, Geffrey Lefebvre made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Leubler enables Lefebvre to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Leubler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Leubler keeping moving, preventing Lefebvre from controlling successfully. Lefebvre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leubler swivels though and keeps the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lefebvre trying to control but Leubler is working from the bottom. Lefebvre showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Lefebvre slips nicely into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Lefebvre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Leubler tries to roll over but Lefebvre keeps him under control. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leubler can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1# Lefebvre blocks the strikes from Leubler.
Leubler is trying to control but can't.
Lefebvre is pressing down on Leubler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leubler is holding on for now. Lefebvre trying to control the action but Leubler is working from the bottom. Lefebvre works his way into side control. Lefebvre passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Leubler! Leubler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lefebvre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Lefebvre has hold of Leubler's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Leubler manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Leubler wants to control but Lefebvre is having none of it.#T2##SUB# Lefebvre looking to secure an arm triangle but Leubler defends it well. Lefebvre blocks Leubler's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Lefebvre trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB# Lefebvre is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Leubler is surviving well by controlling Lefebvre's body position as best he can. Lefebvre looking to control but Leubler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Lefebvre has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB# Lefebvre jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Leubler manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB# Lefebvre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3# You can see the frustration on Leubler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Leubler tries to strike but it doesn't land. #SUB# Lefebvre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Leubler is looking for a sweep. A lull in the action here.#SUB# Lefebvre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leubler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Lefebvre trying to control the position but Leubler is working away. #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.#SUB# Lefebvre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leubler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Lefebvre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Leubler is looking for a sweep. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Lefebvre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Lefebvre is trying to get an arm triangle but Leubler is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geffrey Lefebvre dominated that round. That's time! Lefebvre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Lefebvre. Lefebvre trying to control the position but Leubler is working away. Lefebvre works to advance to full mount. Leubler defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Lefebvre tries to push Leubler's head away but Leubler is holding on tight.#SUB# Lefebvre is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Leubler is surviving well by controlling Lefebvre's body position as best he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leubler is controlling an arm, preventing Lefebvre from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Leubler tries to hold on but Lefebvre pushes him away. #T1# Lefebvre moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB# Leubler preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lefebvre. Lefebvre struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lefebvre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leubler can do to turn this around?#SUB# Lefebvre is persistently looking for the submission but Leubler is defending it well.
Geffrey Lefebvre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Leubler just looking to survive in the bad position. #SUB# Lefebvre has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Leubler is in real trouble here. Lefebvre gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Leubler is tapping out! Lefebvre wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Geffrey Lefebvre! An out of breath and clearly excited Geffrey Lefebvre thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Lefebvre drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Freds is trying to get back to his feet. Lefebvre slows the pace down. Lefebvre has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Freds! Freds in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB# Lefebvre working for a submission but Freds is keeping him at bay. #SUB# Lefebvre has isolated one of Freds's arms. Freds looking to fight him off but Lefebvre twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Geffrey Lefebvre! Jumping up and down and very excited, Geffrey Lefebvre waved his t-shirt featuring Sportivité's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2018 |
#R1# McSecond lands a glancing blow to the side of Lefebvre's head. McSecond scores with a hook to the body. Lefebvre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. McSecond changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2# McSecond gets caught napping as Lefebvre dives in and scores a takedown. McSecond manages to retain guard. McSecond looking to sweep here. No luck so far. McSecond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. McSecond being controlled here, momentarily. McSecond wants to sweep but no luck. McSecond can't keep his opponent in guard - Lefebvre advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lefebvre in particular looking to stall. Lefebvre trying to mount his opponent but McSecond defends it. #T1##SUB2# McSecond is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lefebvre has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lefebvre pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it McSecond is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lefebvre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Geffrey Lefebvre! Geffrey Lefebvre made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2018 |
#R1# The fighters circling - Freds throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD# Lefebvre scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Lefebvre controlling the action here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lefebvre wants to pass the guard but Freds is defending well. #SUB# Lefebvre is looking for a kimura here.
Lefebvre stalling. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lefebvre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1# Lefebvre'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.#SUB# Lefebvre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lefebvre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Lefebvre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Freds knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Freds tries to roll over but Lefebvre keeps him under control.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Freds wants to control but Lefebvre is keeping busy and won't allow it. Lefebvre is looking to advance position but Freds won't allow it. Lefebvre works his way into side control. Freds tries to buck Lefebvre off but Lefebvre is having none of it. Lefebvre controlling the position. Freds wants to control but Lefebvre postures up.#T3# Freds trying to remain calm as Lefebvre controls from the top position. Lefebvre lands some shots froms side control. Lefebvre controlling the position from side mount. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Lefebvre trying to control the position but Freds is working away. #SUB# Lefebvre tries for a kimura but Freds is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Lefebvre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Freds has escaped the position, nice work there. Lefebvre has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Lefebvre lands a nice forearm strike. #T4# Lefebvre takes a little break here. Freds wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB# Lefebvre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. A lull in the action here as Lefebvre stalls from top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Freds tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lefebvre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geffrey Lefebvre dominated that round. That's time! Lefebvre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Freds throws a hook but Lefebvre avoids it easily. Freds misses with a straight left. #TD# Lefebvre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lefebvre showed some decent athleticism there. Lefebvre trying to control from half guard but Freds is working away. #SUB# Lefebvre has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Freds defend it? Lefebvre steps over the head and cranks it - Freds is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lefebvre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Geffrey Lefebvre! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Geffrey Lefebvre made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Lefebvre closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Lefebvre trying to pass the guard but Motts defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Lefebvre 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.
Lefebvre with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Lefebvre frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Motts is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lefebvre avoids the attempt from Motts to control.#T1# Lefebvre controlling the position easily from mount. Motts is squirming around, avoiding Lefebvre's attempts to control the action. Lefebvre fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB# Lefebvre is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Motts to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Motts shrugs it off. #T2# 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.#SUB# Lefebvre is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Motts has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Motts in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Lefebvre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Lefebvre seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Motts for as long as he can get away with. Lefebvre prevents Motts from getting the reversal. Lefebvre has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Lefebvre trying to control but Motts is having none of it. Lefebvre content just to control the position here. #T3# Lefebvre moves to back control. Motts tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Lefebvre controlling his opponent. Lefebvre is stalling here but it's allowed Motts to get half guard.
Lefebvre working the head and body with strikes. #SUB# Lefebvre wants to work for an arm triangle but Motts is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Motts 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.#T4##SUB# Lefebvre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Motts is in trouble now - Lefebvre has advanced to mount! Lefebvre is landing with some decent strikes but Motts is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Lefebvre cracks Motts with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lefebvre content just to control the position here. #SUB# Lefebvre looking for a guillotine from mount but Motts is having none of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Motts tries to reverse the position but Lefebvre maintains control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geffrey Lefebvre dominated that round. That's time! Lefebvre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD# Lefebvre gets the takedown into side control. Geffrey Lefebvre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Lefebvre trying to control the position but Motts is working away. You can see the frustration on Motts's face as Lefebvre controls the position. #SUB# Lefebvre is trying to get an arm triangle but Motts is defending well. Motts struggling a bit here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lefebvre tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Lefebvre advances nicely into full mount. Lefebvre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Motts can do to turn this around?#T1# Lefebvre fails to move to back control. Lefebvre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB# Lefebvre has control of Motts's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Motts regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lefebvre lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lefebvre prevents Motts from getting the reversal.#T2# Lefebvre controlling from mount. Motts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lefebvre looking to control and managing it successfully. Lefebvre lands a heavy elbow. Lefebvre with the ground and pound from mount. Motts prevents Lefebvre from taking his back.#SUB# Lefebvre has control of Motts's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Motts regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lefebvre with the ground and pound from mount. #T3# Lefebvre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Lefebvre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lefebvre lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lefebvre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Motts stops Lefebvre from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Lefebvre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Motts is looking to escape. #SUB# Lefebvre is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Motts has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4# Lefebvre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Lefebvre'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. Motts is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lefebvre raining down hammerfists from mount. Lefebvre with a couple of short strikes. Lefebvre dominating with strikes here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geffrey Lefebvre dominated that second round. That's time! Lefebvre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3##TD# Lefebvre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lefebvre showed some decent athleticism there. Lefebvre sitting and controlling from the half guard. Lefebvre 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. Lefebvre trying to pass the guard but Motts defending well. Lefebvre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Motts with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lefebvre winds up and cracks Motts with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB# Lefebvre is trying to work for a kimura but Motts is defending well.
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. Lefebvre connects with a nice short shot to Motts's temple. #T1# Lefebvre wants to pass to mount but Motts is defending the position. #SUB# Lefebvre is working for a kimura but Motts is defending it quite comfortably.
Lefebvre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Lefebvre is pressing down on Motts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Motts is holding on for now. Motts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Lefebvre controlling the pace. #SUB# Lefebvre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Lefebvre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lefebvre lands a nice short elbow.#T3# Motts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lefebvre. Lefebvre passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Motts! Lefebvre looking to control and managing it successfully. Lefebvre pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T4# Lefebvre landing shots from mount. Lefebvre looking to finish Motts with some ground and pound. This is bad for Motts! Lefebvre trying to control but Motts is having none of it. Lefebvre controlling from the full mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lefebvre with shots to the head and body - Motts looks very uncomfortable down there. Henry Motts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lefebvre takes Motts's back.
And that's the end of the fight! Geffrey Lefebvre showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lefebvre 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:25 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geffrey Lefebvre! Geffrey Lefebvre managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Lefebvre shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McSperiment is trying to defend but Lefebvre finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. McSperiment is trying to escape back to his feet but Lefebvre uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Lefebvre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Lefebvre working the head and body with strikes. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McSperiment can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# Lefebvre is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. McSperiment is trying to escape and Lefebvre transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and McSperiment is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lefebvre! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Geffrey Lefebvre! Geffrey Lefebvre really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
ITFC Finale
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Lefebvre feints and as Birch raises his hands in defense, Lefebvre changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Lefebvre wants to control from the top but Birch keeps moving. Lefebvre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Birch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lefebvre is one step ahead there. Birch keeping full guard, as Lefebvre tries to pass. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lefebvre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Birch controls Lefebvre momentarily but Lefebvre frees himself. Lefebvre looking to pass the guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1# Lefebvre is stalling in the full guard. Lefebvre wants to pass the guard but Birch is keeping the position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Birch throws a right and a left that both miss. Birch swings for the body but Lefebvre moves out of range.
Birch misses the shot to the body. #TD# Lefebvre gets a takedown into half guard. We've been hearing that Lefebvre has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Birch won't allow Lefebvre to pass to mount. #T2##SUB# Lefebvre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Birch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lefebvre. Still in half guard, Lefebvre seems content to control. Birch tries to roll over but Lefebvre keeps him under control. Lefebvre sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB# Lefebvre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3# Lefebvre is pressing down on Birch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Birch is holding on for now. Birch is refusing to be controlled, as Lefebvre sits in half guard. Lefebvre is looking to advance position but Birch won't allow it. Birch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lefebvre is working away from the top position though. Lefebvre frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Birch is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lefebvre with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB# Lefebvre swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Birch is now in Lefebvre's guard. A big mistake from Lefebvre there, giving up the dominant position! Lefebvre keeping moving, preventing Birch from controlling successfully. #SUB# Lefebvre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Birch defends it easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Birch tries to free his leg and advance position but Lefebvre is retaining full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geffrey Lefebvre dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Birch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Birch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Birch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lefebvre manages to avoid it. Lefebvre feinted with a counter takedown. Lefebvre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Birch in his tracks. Lefebvre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Birch.
#TD# Lefebvre 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. Birch keeping moving, preventing Lefebvre from controlling successfully. Birch managing to control the position. Birch keeping moving, preventing Lefebvre from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lefebvre showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1# Birch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Lefebvre wants to pass the guard but Birch is keeping the position.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Tom Birch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Lefebvre gets a takedown into half guard. Geffrey Lefebvre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Lefebvre has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2# Birch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lefebvre looking to ground and pound but Birch is blocking nicely. Lefebvre controlling from mount. Birch tries to lock up and control but Lefebvre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Lefebvre unloading with bombs!#T3# Lefebvre looking to control but Birch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Poor strikes thrown by Lefebvre there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Birch is squirming around, avoiding Lefebvre's attempts to control the action. #SUB# Lefebvre with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB# Lefebvre is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Birch has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Birch tries to hold on but Lefebvre pushes him away. Lefebvre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Birch can do to turn this around?#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Lefebvre looking to control but Birch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Lefebvre throwing strikes here but Birch is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lefebvre lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lefebvre thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Lefebvre controlling his opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lefebvre avoids the attempt from Birch to control. Lefebvre with shots to the head and body - Birch looks very uncomfortable down there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geffrey Lefebvre 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# Birch misses with a wild body shot. Birch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD# Lefebvre looking to score a takedown here. Birch is defending well but Lefebvre drives through and ends up in Birch's guard. Lefebvre trying to control but Birch is working from the bottom. Lefebvre passes into half guard. Lefebvre controlling the action here. Lefebvre is looking to take a break and control but Birch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Lefebvre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Birch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lefebvre. #T1# Lefebvre working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Birch's thigh. Birch counters though and makes it back to full guard. Birch keeping full guard, as Lefebvre tries to pass. Lefebvre throws a strike but Birch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##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. Lefebvre is trying to keep Birch in close.
Birch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lefebvre is keeping the position for now. Birch trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefebvre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lefebvre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Birch's guard. #REVR# Lefebvre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Lefebvre trying to control but Birch is working from the bottom. Birch wants to sweep but no luck. #T3# Lefebvre wants to control from the top but Birch keeps moving. #SUB# Lefebvre drops back, looking for a kneebar! Birch looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Birch looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Birch! #REVB# Lefebvre tries to buck Birch off but Birch is having none of it. You can see the frustration on Lefebvre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Lefebvre is looking for a sweep. Birch trying to control the action but Lefebvre is working from the bottom. Lefebvre sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Lefebvre is looking to improve his position.
Birch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lefebvre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Lefebvre trying to get back to full guard but Birch takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Birch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lefebvre is looking to escape. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Birch is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Tom Birch. I think Lefebvre 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geffrey Lefebvre! Our winner, Geffrey Lefebvre, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
ITFC 13
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1# A bone on bone clash there as Lefebvre blocks the leg kick.
Lefebvre half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. TwoohFive tries a head kick but it misses.
Lefebvre darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Lefebvre avoids the head kick by TwoohFive.
TwoohFive tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD# and Lefebvre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lefebvre. Lefebvre works over TwoohFive with some ground and pound from guard. TwoohFive is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lefebvre is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lefebvre distracts TwoohFive with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Lefebvre with a flurry of punches that miss. Lefebvre controlling from the top position. #T1# Lefebvre advances position into side control! Lefebvre has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for TwoohFive! We've been hearing that Lefebvre has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB# TwoohFive is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Lefebvre locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! TwoohFive is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Geffrey Lefebvre! During a confident post fight interview, Geffrey Lefebvre thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ITFC 12
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1# McSmall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lefebvre's sensitive parts. McSmall is looking to slow Lefebvre down with leg kicks. McSmall scores with a nice body kick.
McSmall 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. McSmall lands with a nice combination. Lefebvre backs away looking to recover. McSmall scores with a jab to the head.
McSmall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McSmall lands a right hook to the body.
Lefebvre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lefebvre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD# Lefebvre 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. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McSmall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lefebvre. McSmall wants to stand up but Lefebvre is controlling him. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McSmall can do anything to dispel that myth. Lefebvre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Lefebvre preventing the sweep. Lefebvre 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. #T1# Lefebvre forces his way into half guard. Lefebvre with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Lefebvre wants to free his trapped foot but McSmall is holding on for dear life with his legs. Lefebvre moves nicely into side control. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Lefebvre passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McSmall! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lefebvre cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lefebvre controlling from the full mount. Lefebvre landing strikes from the mount. McSmall looks winded! Lefebvre controlling the pace for now. Lefebvre putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB# Lefebvre looking to isolate an arm here. McSmall doesn't see it coming and as Lefebvre extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Lefebvre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Geffrey Lefebvre! A very excited looking Geffrey Lefebvre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
ITFC 10
Date: Jul 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Birch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lefebvre to the mat! Lefebvre manages to get full guard. Lefebvre keeping moving, preventing Birch from controlling successfully. Lefebvre looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Lefebvre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lefebvre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Birch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Lefebvre 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. Birch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Lefebvre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Birch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Birch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Birch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lefebvre's head.#T1# Birch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Birch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Lefebvre trying to control the position.
Lefebvre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Birch is looking to advance position but Lefebvre has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# Birch working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB# Lefebvre has control of Birch's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Birch regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lefebvre looking to control but Birch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2# Birch working to try and regain half guard.
Birch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Birch wants to control but Lefebvre is having none of it.#SUB# Lefebvre looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Birch tries to hold on but Lefebvre postures up. Birch is trying desperately to improve position.#T3# Lefebvre controlling his opponent. Birch is trying desperately to improve position. Lefebvre trying to control but Birch is having none of it. Birch is looking to get to half guard. Birch tries to hold on but Lefebvre postures up.#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. Birch sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Lefebvre is trying to control the action in half guard but Birch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Birch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lefebvre's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lefebvre's back!#SUB2# Birch is looking for the choke from the back position but Lefebvre is controlling his hands well. Birch gets his hands free as Lefebvre looks to control. Lefebvre tries to break free.
Birch scores with punches to the body. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Birch is looking to control Lefebvre but Lefebvre is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2# Birch has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lefebvre has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Birch dominated that round. 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. #R2# Lefebvre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2# Birch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lefebvre quickly recovers to half guard. Lefebvre is trying to get back to full guard. Lefebvre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Birch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Birch's back! Lefebvre trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Birch trying to control the hands but Lefebvre breaks the grip. Lefebvre scores with punches and elbows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A lull in the action here.
Lefebvre avoiding Birch 's attempts to control his hands. #T1# Birch breaks Lefebvre's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lefebvre 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. Lefebvre has his hands on Birch's head, controlling the position. #SUB# Lefebvre has his foot on Birch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birch works his way back into a safe position though. Birch controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Birch wants to control from the top but Lefebvre keeps moving. Lefebvre has momentary wrist control but Birch slips an elbow through the middle.#T2# Birch trying to control but Lefebvre is working from the bottom. Lefebvre pulls Birch in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2# Birch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Lefebvre keeping moving, preventing Birch from controlling successfully. Birch is fighting to break Lefebvre's control of his arms but Lefebvre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Lefebvre looking to control.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# Birch shoots in looking for a takedown but Lefebvre manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Birch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. We've been informed that Birch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Lefebvre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Birch circles away. Lefebvre avoids the body shot from Birch.
Lefebvre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Lefebvre fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geffrey Lefebvre. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lefebvre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lefebvre wants it to stay on the feet. Birch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lefebvre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Birch looks to score with a jab to the body but Lefebvre is just out of range. Birch shoots in looking for a takedown. Lefebvre tries to sprawl out of it but Birch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lefebvre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Lefebvre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Birch looks to score with a jab to the body but Lefebvre is just out of range.#T4# Birch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD# Lefebvre gets a takedown into half guard. Birch is staying active underneath Lefebvre, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Birch won't allow Lefebvre to pass to mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lefebvre is thwarting Birch's attempts to control the position. Lefebvre prevents Birch from improving his position. 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 Geffrey Lefebvre will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R3# Birch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lefebvre as he jumps to the side. Lefebvre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Lefebvre fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2# Birch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lefebvre did well to prevent Birch getting side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lefebvre is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lefebvre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Lefebvre controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Tom Birch has got the better of the ground game so far. Birch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1# Birch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Birch trying to control the action but Lefebvre is working from the bottom. Birch stalling away here and it's allowed Lefebvre to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB# Birch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lefebvre has momentary wrist control but Birch slips an elbow through the middle. Birch trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefebvre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.#SUB# Lefebvre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Birch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Birch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Lefebvre keeping moving, preventing Birch from controlling successfully. Birch's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB# Lefebvre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Birch trying to control but Lefebvre is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Birch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geffrey Lefebvre. That's going to take a lot out of him. Birch misses the shot to the body. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Birch is defended easily by Lefebvre. Birch with a poor takedown enabling Lefebvre to counter with a crisp jab. Birch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lefebvre rather than just go for the knockout. Birch shoots in looking for a takedown. Lefebvre tries to sprawl out of it but Birch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lefebvre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Birch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lefebvre as he avoids it easily. Birch slaps away a takedown attempt from Lefebvre, before circling back to the center of the mat. Birch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Birch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lefebvre was well out of range. Poor timing from Birch. Lefebvre throwing a counter right hand but Birch manages to avoid it.#T4# Lefebvre avoids the body shot from Birch.
Birch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD# Lefebvre closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lefebvre lands in his opponent's guard. Lefebvre wants to control from the top but Birch keeps moving. Birch keeping full guard, as Lefebvre tries to pass. Birch tries to land a sweep but no joy. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lefebvre trying to control the position from guard on top but Birch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Birch has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lefebvre should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Birch has tightened it up now! Lefebvre 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 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tom Birch! Tom Birch is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
ITFC 7
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1# Lefebvre throws a nice looking combination but Lorent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lefebvre swings widly with a right hand
#CL2# and Lorent counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lorent. Lorent lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Lorent trying to land knees to the body.
Lorent missing with knees to the body.
Lefebvre working hard to break the clinch. Lorent is defending well against a takedown attempt. Lorent lands a right hand. Lefebvre is trying to drag Lorent to the mat but Lorent just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Lorent lands a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lorent lands with a short head shot on the inside. Lorent lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Lorent tries to land a knee to the head but Lefebvre blocks with his arms.
Lefebvre wants to stall.
#T1# A nice left hand lands by Lorent.
A shot in the inside from Lorent. Lefebvre managing to block the knees to the body from Lorent.
Lorent lands a hook to the side of the head. Lorent lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Lorent lands with a left to the head. Still in the clinch, Lorent scores with a nice short uppercut. Lorent lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lefebvre backwards. Lorent lands a nice uppercut. Lefebvre prevents a body shot from Lorent. Lorent is pressed up against the cage. Lefebvre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lorent down to the mat. Lorent 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 Geffrey Lefebvre. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Lorent gets in close and instigates a clinch. Lefebvre can't get the takedown.
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! Lefebvre tries to pull guard but Lorent won't allow it.
#T2# Lefebvre tries to pull guard but Lorent won't allow it.
Lorent content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lorent lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Lefebvre is trying to pull guard but Lorent has him pressed against the cage. Lorent keeps control of Lefebvre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Lorent gets underhooks to prevent Lefebvre's takedown attempt.
Lorent lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lefebvre backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Lorent. Lorent with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Lorent tries to land a knee to the head but Lefebvre blocks with his arms.
Lorent lands a nice shot to the body. Lorent prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Lorent. Lorent will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lefebvre up against the cage.#T3# Lorent lands a hook that snaps the head of Lefebvre backwards. Lefebvre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lorent smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Lefebvre tries to keep at a distance but Lorent has taken the fight into the clinch. Lefebvre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lorent lands a body punch. Lefebvre is trying to pull guard but Lorent turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Lorent slows down the pace here.
Lorent scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4# Lorent leaning against his opponent.
Lefebvre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lorent after a bit of a struggle. Lorent works on Lefebvre's body with a couple of short punches. Lorent lands a body punch in the clinch. Lorent is leaning against Lefebvre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Lefebvre is breathing heavily. Lorent throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lefebvres head. A short right from Lorent. Lorent lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lefebvre backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lorent throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Lorent is stalling here.
Lefebvre working hard to break the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Lorent dominated that round. 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. #R2# Lefebvre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lorent swivels and escapes.#CL2# Lorent closes the distance and clinches. Lefebvre jumps guard but Lorent turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Lorent stalls. Lorent lands with a left to the head. #CUT2# It looks like Geffrey Lefebvre has been cut. Gary Lorent seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Lorent lands an uppercut. Lorent presses Lefebvre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Lorent scores with a nice hook to the head. Lorent controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lorent scores with a shoulder strike. Lorent has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lorent stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1# Lorent scores with a nice hook to the head. Lefebvre tries to circle away but Lorent has him pinned against the cage. Lefebvre tries to pull guard but Lorent won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geffrey Lefebvre. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lorent throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lefebvres head. Lorent lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lefebvre is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lorent gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Lorent cracks Lefebvre with a nice body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lorent lands with a left to the head. Lorent with a knee to the head.
Lefebvre blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A short left from Lorent. Lorent lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A hook to the body from Lorent.
A short uppercut from Lorent. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Lorent lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Lorent lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lefebvre backwards. Lorent lands a left hand.
Lorent lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Lorent lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lefebvre backwards. A hook to the body from Lorent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lorent obliges. Lorent lands with a right to the head. Lorent lands a nice shot to the body. Lefebvre tries to score a body lock takedown but Lorent shows good agility there to stay on his feet. The referee calls for Lorent to work.
Lorent is pushing Lefebvre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3# Lorent lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Lorent lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lefebvre backwards. Lefebvre is trying to pull guard but Lorent has him pressed against the cage. Lefebvre looking to stall.
Lefebvre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Lorent throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lefebvres head. Lorent lands on the inside with an uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lorent creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Lorent taking a breather. Lorent lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4# Still in the clinch, Lorent scores with a nice short uppercut. Lorent working some nice short punches in the clinch. Lorent tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stalling in the clinch from Lorent.
Lefebvre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lorent pulls him back up using the underhooks. Lefebvre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lorent pulls him back up using the underhooks. Lefebvre has Lorent pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lorent manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Lorent lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lefebvre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Lefebvre's face as he tries to break the clinch. Lefebvre is trying to pull guard but Lorent has him pressed against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Lorent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Geffrey Lefebvre's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# Lorent lands with an uppercut that bounces Lefebvre off the cage and back into range. Lefebvre shoots for a double leg takedown but Lorent sprawls well. He's pushed Lefebvre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Lefebvre ducks under a wild hook from Lorent. Lefebvre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2# Lorent clinches. Lorent presses Lefebvre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A short uppercut from Lorent. Lefebvre is looking for a takedown. Lorent lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lefebvre backwards. Lorent tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lefebvre tries to pull guard but Lorent holds him up against the cage and eventually Lefebvre drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geffrey Lefebvre. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lorent lands a nice shot to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lorent makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1# A hook to the body from Lorent.
Lorent landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lefebvre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lorent is leaning against Lefebvre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. The referee calls for Lorent to work.
Lorent with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lorent lands a knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lorent. Lorent tries to land knees in the clinch but Lefebvre avoids the damage to the body. Lorent lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lefebvre backwards. Lorent makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lorent lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2# Lorent dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Lorent scores with a hook to the body. Still in the clinch, Lorent scores with a nice short uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Lorent. 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! Lorent lands a right hand. Lefebvre is looking for a takedown. Lefebvre takes a knee to the side of the body. Lorent just leaning against Lefebvre, taking a breather. Lorent is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lefebvre is defending well for now. Lorent lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Lorent scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3# Lorent misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lorent gets through Lefebvre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Lefebvre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lefebvre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lorent gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lorent lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lefebvre backwards. Lorent lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Lorent lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4# Lorent content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lorent stalls. Lorent working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lefebvre tries to pull guard but Lorent forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Lorent misses with a knee to the head. Lefebvre blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lefebvre. Lefebvre blocks a body shot from Lorent. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lorent. Lorent lands with a left to the head. Lefebvre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lorent smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Lorent really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Geffrey Lefebvre's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R4##TD# Lefebvre 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. Lefebvre advances position into side control!#SUB# Lefebvre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lorent knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Lefebvre working the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lorent wants to get back to his feet but Lefebvre is dominant here and he's now got Lorent's back!#SUB# Lefebvre is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lorent has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Lorent really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lefebvre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB# Lorent defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB# Lorent won't enjoy being in this position. Lefebvre looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Lorent is tapping - it's over boys! Lefebvre picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Geffrey Lefebvre! Geffrey Lefebvre is the new light heavyweight champion! Geffrey Lefebvre thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ITFC 4
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1# Lefebvre shoots in and drives through. Tandberg sprawls well. Tandberg throws a low kick but Lefebvre moves out of range easily. Tandberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lefebvre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tandberg somewhat. Lefebvre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Lefebvre throws out a powerful jab.#TD# Lefebvre scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Lefebvre is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tandberg's shoulder. That is not cool. Lefebvre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lefebvre trying to control the position but Tandberg is working away. #T1# Tandberg is looking for a sweep. Lefebvre wants to control but Tandberg is keeping him busy. Tandberg taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tandberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lefebvre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Lefebvre is looking to take a break and control but Tandberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lefebvre cracks Tandberg with a big right hand but Tandberg just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB# Lefebvre is trying to get an arm triangle but Tandberg is defending well. Lefebvre 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.#SUB# Lefebvre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tandberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB# Lefebvre is trying to get an arm triangle but Tandberg is defending well. Lefebvre has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Lefebvre trying to control the action but Tandberg is working from the bottom. Lefebvre creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Tandberg gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Lefebvre landing punches. #T3# Lefebvre lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tandberg hang on? Lefebvre controlling the pace for now. Lefebvre landing punches. Lefebvre lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tandberg hang on? Lefebvre controlling the pace for now. Tandberg is trying to escape the mount but Lefebvre keeps good control and instead manages to take Tandberg's back.
Lefebvre has good solid back control here. Lefebvre scores with strikes from the back.
#SUB# Lefebvre has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Tandberg! Can he survive? No! He's out! Lefebvre gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Geffrey Lefebvre! Geffrey Lefebvre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ITFC 1: New Blood
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Birch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lefebvre was covering up waiting for the punch and Birch finishes the takedown easily into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lefebvre pulls Birch in to control the position. Lefebvre looking for a sweep. Not yet Lefebvre, not yet. Lefebvre managing to control the position. Birch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Birch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Birch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Birch throwing strikes but missing. Birch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lefebvre is keeping the position for now. Birch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1# Lefebvre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Lefebvre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Birch's guard. #REVR# Birch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Lefebvre preventing the sweep. Lefebvre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Birch swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lefebvre sitting in guard here, content to control. Birch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Birch throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lefebvre is looking to work some ground and pound but Birch has wrist control. Birch keeping moving, preventing Lefebvre from controlling successfully. Lefebvre looking to pass the guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Birch throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2# Birch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lefebvre manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Lefebvre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Lefebvre tries to land a sweep but no joy. Birch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lefebvre's head. Lefebvre is controlling Birch's posture. Birch throws a big right hand that misses. Birch throwing strikes from guard but Lefebvre blocks nicely. Birch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Lefebvre is adopting a defensive guard. Lefebvre is trying to control the position but Birch postures up. #T3# Birch trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefebvre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lefebvre 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# We've been informed that Birch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Birch works his way to full guard. Good work. Birch wants to sweep but no luck. Lefebvre passes Birch's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Lefebvre with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Birch is looking to improve his position.
#T4# Birch is not content to let Lefebvre control the position. Lefebvre is pressing down on Birch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Birch is holding on for now. Lefebvre is keen to just control but Birch is a slippery customer.#SUB# Lefebvre seems to be looking for submissions.
Birch tries to get to full guard but Lefebvre has control of the leg. Birch flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lefebvre passes the guard and advances to mount! Lefebvre breaks from Birch's wrist control and lands an elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Birch will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Lefebvre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Birch's waist but Birch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lefebvre off to one side. Birch has his takedown stuffed#TD# and Lefebvre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Birch's guard. Lefebvre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Birch swivels though and keeps the full guard. Birch wants to sweep here but Lefebvre controlling him for the moment. Lefebvre slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Lefebvre has knee on belly and moves into mount. Lefebvre wants to control the pace but Birch is squirming around nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lefebvre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Lefebvre fails to move to back control. #T1# Lefebvre lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Birch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Birch swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Lefebvre looking to control but Birch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Lefebvre lands a couple of good shots and Birch has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Birch rolls, trying to escape but Lefebvre keeps control of the position.
Birch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Birch wants to escape the position.
#SUB# Birch won't enjoy being in this position. Lefebvre looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Birch is tapping - it's over boys! Lefebvre picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Geffrey Lefebvre! An out of breath Geffrey Lefebvre thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
VTFC: Proving Grounds 4
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1# Lefebvre throws a right and a left that both miss. A head kick misses from Yikes. Lefebvre looks like he wants to counter punch here. Yikes shoots for a takedown but Lefebvre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Lefebvre with the counter takedown but Yikes avoids it easily.#TD# Yikes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lefebvre did well to prevent Yikes getting side control. Yikes blocks the strikes from Lefebvre.
Yikes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Lefebvre is looking for a sweep. Yikes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Yikes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Lefebvre wants to control but Yikes is keeping busy and won't allow it. Lefebvre felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Lefebvre is pressing down on Yikes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Lefebvre trying to keep a closed guard but Yikes is proving a slippery customer.
Yikes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Yikes chips away with some ground and pound. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lefebvre holds on and takes a little breather. Lefebvre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lefebvre looking for a sweep. Not yet Lefebvre, not yet. Yikes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Yikes stopping the sweep attempt from Lefebvre.#T1# Lefebvre is trying to keep Yikes in close.
Yikes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lefebvre's head. Yikes landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT# It looks like Geffrey Lefebvre has been cut. Yikes throwing strikes from guard but Lefebvre blocks nicely. Yikes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Yikes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lefebvre's head. Yikes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Lefebvre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Yikes throws a big right hand that misses. Yikes throwing strikes but missing. Lefebvre 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. Yikes is looking to work some ground and pound but Lefebvre has wrist control. Yikes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Lefebvre wants to sweep here but Yikes controlling him for the moment. Lefebvre looks winded!#T2# Yikes throws a big elbow that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Yikes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Yikes being controlled here momentarily. Lefebvre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Yikes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lefebvre works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Yikes postures up and lands a big shot to Lefebvre's brow. Yikes lands a couple of elbows. Lefebvre is adopting a defensive guard. Yikes stopping the sweep attempt from Lefebvre. Yikes throwing strikes from guard but Lefebvre blocks nicely. Yikes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Yikes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Yikes distracts Lefebvre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Lefebvre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yikes. Yikes throws a big elbow that misses. #T3# Yikes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Yikes postures up in Lefebvre's guard and throws a big left but Lefebvre blocks it. Lefebvre can't keep his opponent in guard - Yikes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Yikes missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Yikes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Yikes thows a huge punch but Lefebvre dodges it nicely.
Yikes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Yikes throwing shots but Lefebvre is blocking nicely. Lefebvre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Yikes throwing shots but Lefebvre is blocking nicely. Yikes not landing any meaningful shots this time. Yikes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Yikes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Yikes drops an elbow to the side of Lefebvre's head. Lefebvre trying to control here.
Yikes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT# That has opened up Geffrey Lefebvre's cut even more.#T4# Lefebvre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Yikes working over Lefebvre with some ground and pound. Lefebvre looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT# Geffrey Lefebvre's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Geffrey Lefebvre's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kyle Yikes! Kyle Yikes is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
VTFC: Proving Grounds 2
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1# Klimt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lefebvre swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD# Lefebvre changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Klimt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB# Lefebvre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Klimt wants to control but Lefebvre postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lefebvre landing a few strikes. #SUB# Lefebvre is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Klimt looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lefebvre gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Klimt is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lefebvre lets go of the hold and Klimt can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Geffrey Lefebvre! Geffrey Lefebvre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Joyner enables Lefebvre to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Joyner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Lefebvre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Lefebvre slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Joyner is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Lefebvre fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Joyner is trying to improve his position. Lefebvre tries to move into full mount but can't pass Joyner's legs. #SUB2# Lefebvre has hold of Joyner's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Joyner seems comfortable defending it but Lefebvre has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Joyner is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Joyner is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lefebvre couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Geffrey Lefebvre! Geffrey Lefebvre thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Lefebvre bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2# Lefebvre tries for a kimura but Todd is defending well. #SUB2# Lefebvre has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Todd is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lefebvre yanks on the arm and Todd is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lefebvre.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Geffrey Lefebvre! A victorious Geffrey Lefebvre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Lefebvre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Burgess did well to prevent Lefebvre getting side control. Burgess wants to control but Lefebvre is keeping busy.
Burgess won't allow Lefebvre to pass to mount. #SUB2# Lefebvre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2# Lefebvre seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Burgess is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Geffrey Lefebvre! A relieved looking Geffrey Lefebvre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 608 Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1# Part tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Lefebvre checks a low kick from Part. Part thows a leg kick but Lefebvre checks it #TD# and Lefebvre counters with a shoot takedown. Part fights it but they end up in guard. Part controls Lefebvre momentarily but Lefebvre frees himself. Lefebvre wants to control from the top but Part keeps moving. Lefebvre won't allow Part to sweep him here. Lefebvre wants to pass the guard but Part is keeping the position. Lefebvre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Lefebvre preventing the sweep. Part manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lefebvre manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB# Lefebvre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Part defends well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lefebvre looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1# Lefebvre 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# Part wants to control but Lefebvre is keeping busy.
#SUB# Lefebvre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lefebvre is trying to control. Part wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Part wants to control but Lefebvre is keeping busy.
Part is positioning himself well to prevent Lefebvre advancing to mount. Lefebvre looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Part is not content to let Lefebvre control the position. Lefebvre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2# Part gets back to full guard.
Part wants to hit a switch here but Lefebvre passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Part there! Part sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Lefebvre wants to free his trapped foot but Part is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB# Lefebvre is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Part avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lefebvre. Part is staying active underneath Lefebvre, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Part preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Part is looking to control Lefebvre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Part avoid being mounted?#T3# Part is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Part gets full guard. Lefebvre is looking to work some ground and pound but Part has wrist control. Part is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lefebvre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Part looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Part is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Part wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lefebvre trying to control the position from guard on top but Part is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Part manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lefebvre manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Lefebvre is trying to keep Part in close.
Lefebvre has a closed guard, preventing Part from standing up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Lefebvre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Part defends well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geffrey Lefebvre dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Good work by Lefebvre as he checks the leg kick. Lefebvre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Part wants to land a leg kick but Lefebvre is out of range. Lefebvre feinted with a counter takedown. Lefebvre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Part can do to turn this around?#CL2# Part gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Part escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Part attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Lefebvre feinted with a counter takedown. Lefebvre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lefebvre checks a leg kick nicely. Part tries to close the distance and clinch but Lefebvre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Part tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lefebvre swats him away and circles back towards the center. Part fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Lefebvre gets tackled into the cage by Part. Part maintains the clinch. A bit of stalling here from Part.
Part slowing the pace effectively. Part is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2# Part's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jam Part is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Part moves in looking to clinch but Lefebvre pushes him off. Part throws a low kick, looking for Lefebvre's leg but Lefebvre calmly moves out of range. Part throws a leg kick #TD# and Lefebvre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Part's guard. Lefebvre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Part looking to control.
Lefebvre passes into half guard. Lefebvre is thwarting Part's attempts to control the position. Lefebvre missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Part has his hands clasped together around Lefebvre's back. He's all about the action.#SUB# Lefebvre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lefebvre trying to mount his opponent but Part defends it. #T2# Lefebvre is thwarting Part's attempts to control the position. Part is positioning himself well to prevent Lefebvre advancing to mount. #SUB# Lefebvre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Part wants to control but Lefebvre is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB# Lefebvre is trying to work for a kimura but Part is defending well.
Lefebvre wants to pass to mount but Part is defending the position. Part trying to control here.
Lefebvre wants to pass to mount but Part is defending the position. #T3# Lefebvre wants to take a breather but Part is having none of it. Part is holding on to half guard well. Lefebvre wants to control but Part is keeping him busy. Part keeping control of the position. Part tries to get to full guard but Lefebvre has control of the leg. Lefebvre trying to pass the guard but Part defending well. Lefebvre wants to take a breather but Part is having none of it. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Part is looking to chop away at Lefebvre's legs. A leg kick checked by Lefebvre. Lefebvre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Part sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2# Part rushes Lefebvre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Part is pushing Lefebvre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Part leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting on Part's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#BC2# Part breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Part clinches. Part leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2# Part's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Part tries to close the distance and clinch but Lefebvre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lefebvre half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2# Part gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Part manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jam Part showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Part breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lefebvre shoots in looking for a takedown but Part manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lefebvre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Good work by Lefebvre as he checks the leg kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Part looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2# Part closes the distance and pushes Lefebvre back into the cage. Lefebvre is trying to break the clinch but Part is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Part leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2# Part breaks from the clinch.
Lefebvre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Part avoids it really well and circles away.#T1# An inside leg kick from Part misses. Lefebvre changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2# Part closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Part pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Part closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Part breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD# Lefebvre closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Part quickly recovers to half guard. Part manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lefebvre is looking to work some ground and pound but Part has wrist control. Part looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Lefebvre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Part is trying to control the position but Lefebvre postures up. Lefebvre is stalling in the full guard. #T2# Part controls Lefebvre momentarily but Lefebvre frees himself. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Part is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB# Part got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lefebvre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Part has managed to get both his arms back between Lefebvre's legs - danger averted. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Part has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lefebvre is proving hard to escape from. Lefebvre has his hands on Part's head, controlling the position. #T3##SUB# Lefebvre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Part preventing the sweep. Part has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lefebvre is proving hard to escape from. #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. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lefebvre is on top in guard.
#REVR# Lefebvre preventing the sweep. Part is still trying to improve position. Lefebvre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Part pulls Lefebvre in close to prevent any damage. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Part manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lefebvre manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lefebvre looking for a sweep. Not yet Lefebvre, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight! Jam Part comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Part 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Geffrey Lefebvre! Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Jam Part! Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Jam Part!
Jam Part wins by split decision!
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