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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Meurer darts in and clinches French up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from French fails to land.
Meurer scores with a shot to the side of French's head.
French tries for a takedown but Meurer manages to get underhooks.
French dodges an elbow strike from Meurer.
French really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
French drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
French swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meurer leaning against his opponent.
French is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Meurer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winfred French. That's going to take a lot out of him.
French blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
French is trying to drag Meurer to the mat but Meurer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Meurer breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meurer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Meurer feints and as French raises his hands in defense, Meurer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Meurer is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Meurer trying to control the position from guard on top but French is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
French utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Meurer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but French manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Meurer has French in his guard.#REVR#
French throws a big elbow that misses.
Meurer is looking to stand up but French isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Meurer 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.
French will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Meurer wants to stand but French is controlling the position.
French with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
French postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
French throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meurer is on top in guard.
#REVB#
French looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meurer is one step ahead there.
Meurer looking to sit in guard and control but French gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Meurer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meurer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Meurer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
French manages to get to full guard.
Meurer tries to stand but French is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Meurer wants to control from the top but French keeps moving.
Meurer wants to stand but French is controlling his posture from full guard.
Meurer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. French swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meurer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Meurer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
French keeps the fight on the outside.
French misses with a takedown
and Meurer counters with a two punch combo.
Chris Meurer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Meurer shoots in and gets a takedown into French's guard.
French looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meurer is one step ahead there.
Meurer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meurer throwing strikes from guard but French blocks nicely.
French being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
French bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Meurer's guard. #REVR#
French postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
French preventing the sweep.
French is fighting to break Meurer's control of his arms but Meurer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chris Meurer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meurer is trying to keep French in close.
Meurer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
French with a flurry of punches that miss.
French works over Meurer with some ground and pound from guard.
Meurer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
French trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
French throws a big elbow that misses.
French throwing strikes from guard but Meurer blocks nicely.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Meurer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. French manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Meurer trying to stand up but can't free himself from French's guard.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meurer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meurer wants to control from the top but French keeps moving.
Meurer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Meurer wants to clinch#TD#
and French counters with a shoot takedown. Meurer fights it but they end up in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Meurer can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Meurer is trying to keep French in close.
French landing some decent shots from guard.
French in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
French working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
French won't allow Meurer to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meurer is trying to hold French in close to prevent damage but French has managed to pass into half guard.
Meurer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, French has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
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 Winfred French will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Meurer closes this distance looking for a takedown but French circles away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Meurer. #SUB2#
Meurer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, French has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Meurer but great work by French.
Meurer parries the strikes from French easily there. French is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Meurer to escape.
Meurer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, French asserts his dominance and retains side control.
French throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meurer struggling a bit here.#SUB#
French tries for a kimura but Meurer is defending well. #T1#
Meurer tries to escape but French is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
French looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Meurer is avoiding damage well.
French fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Meurer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB#
French tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no French has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
French working the head with strikes.
French fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T2##SUB#
French is trying to get an arm triangle but Meurer is defending well.
Meurer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but French is controlling him well.
Meurer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
French misses with the ground and pound.
Meurer wants to get back to his feet.
French 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.
French working the strikes but Meurer uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Meurer wants to improve his position but French is controlling well.
French throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Meurer pushes French off looking to stand but French dives back in and keeps control.
Meurer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meurer is looking to control French's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Meurer avoid being mounted?#SUB#
French is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Meurer taking some punishment here, with French in his half guard.
Meurer is looking for a sweep. French is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Meurer is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
French fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Meurer clinches.
Meurer managing to block the knees to the body from French.
Stalling in the clinch from Meurer.
Meurer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. French is defending well for now.
French tries a body shot but Meurer blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meurer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Meurer manages to break the clinch.
Meurer stuffs the takedown.
Meurer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Winfred French is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
French shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winfred French showed his dominance in that final round.
I think French 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Winfred French!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2016 |
#R1#
xx shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as French sprawls well. French wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. xx gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from xx misses.
French is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from xx.#TD#
xx gets caught napping as French dives in and scores a takedown. xx manages to retain guard.
French lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
xx is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst French is controlling him.
xx has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
French postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
xx throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
xx has his foot on French's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. French works his way back into a safe position though.
French chips away with some ground and pound.
xx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#ES2#
xx pushes French off and gets back to his feet.
xx misses with a combination
#TD#
and French counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
xx is trying to control French's posture but French avoids it.
xx sneaks back into half guard.
French landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
French really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
French thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
French looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
xx wants to get back to his feet.
xx avoiding damage under a succession of punches from French. #T3##SUB#
French is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from xx as he works his way to full guard.
xx is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
French throws a big right hand that misses.
xx has momentary wrist control but French slips an elbow through the middle.
xx wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
xx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
French scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
French postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
xx has momentary wrist control but French slips an elbow through the middle.
xx is trying to keep French in close.
French working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
French avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
French cracks xx with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
xx is trying to keep French in close.
xx might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control French haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winfred French dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
French closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - French lands in his opponent's guard.
xx trying to keep a closed guard but French is proving a slippery customer.
xx is controlling French's posture.
French has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
xx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French works over xx with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
French throwing strikes from guard but xx blocks nicely.
xx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
xx scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
French working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
xx preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
xx is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but French frees his head nicely. Oh but xx has switched to an armbar! French is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mutsu xx!
Mutsu xx tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia stuffs the takedown attempt from French. French gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
French gets the takedown into side control.
French lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
French is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garcia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Garcia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but French wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
French lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Garcia struggling a bit here.
French tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
French 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#
French thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Garcia is trying to control French's posture but French avoids it.
Garcia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on French's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. French is working away from the top position though.#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.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but French has control of the leg.
French not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but French has control of the leg.
Garcia has hold of French's hands but French slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
French missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but French has control of the leg. #SUB#
French is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but French is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Garcia is trying to stand.
French thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garcia's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
French really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
French postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
French trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
French distracts Garcia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but French is one step ahead there.
Garcia is looking to sweep but instead, French has passed into half guard.
Garcia looks winded!
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
French working over Garcia with some ground and pound. Garcia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Garcia trying to control but French postures up.
French lands strikes from half guard.
French working over Garcia with some ground and pound. Garcia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
French is looking for a kimura here.
French working over Garcia with some ground and pound. Garcia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
French is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garcia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time French.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winfred French dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
French is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garcia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garcia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? French is fending him off so far but Garcia persists. Nope, French circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but French paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
French has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Garcia wants the takedown. French is fighting it off but Garcia persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in French's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
French 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.
Garcia is looking to advance position but French has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French scores with a couple of good head shots there.
French scoring with strikes but Garcia is staying in there. #T1#
French lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB#
French looking for a guillotine from mount but Garcia is having none of it.
Winfred French overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcia is trying to escape the mount.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
French putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Garcia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
French lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Garcia hang on?
Garcia is bucking up trying to escape but French cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Garcia tries to hold on but French pushes him away.
French scoring with strikes but Garcia is staying in there.
French is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?#SUB#
French goes for an armbar but Garcia turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Garcia. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia trying to control but French is working from the bottom.
French looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia throws a strike but French rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. French is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
French stands up over Garcia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garcia will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
French connects with a couple of short punches.
French distracts Garcia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garcia has momentary wrist control but French slips an elbow through the middle.
French chips away with some ground and pound.
French postures up.
French with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
French postures up and lands a big shot to Garcia's brow. #T4#
French keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcia's head.#SU#
French stands up from Garcia's guard - French perhaps looking for a knockout.
French fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
French looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. French connects with a nice short shot to Garcia's temple.
French scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
French looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winfred French dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
French feints and as Garcia raises his hands in defense, French changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Garcia is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. French presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Garcia has hold of one of French's legs. French is fighting the takedown attempt but Garcia gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
French bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garcia's guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
French chips away with some ground and pound.
French wanted to stand there but Garcia had control of the position.
French scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
French postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcia controls French momentarily but French frees himself.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
French will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
French lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells French's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
French throws a big right hand that misses.
French chips away with some ground and pound.
French in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
French chips away with some ground and pound.
Garcia looking to control but French passes into half guard.
#SUB#
French seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Garcia has recovered full guard.
French content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
French keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcia's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
French cracks Garcia with a solid left hand.
French working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
French with a nice head shot there.
French throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
French connects with a couple of short punches.
French working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells French's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
French works over Garcia with some ground and pound from guard.
French with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Garcia trying to control the position.
French throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
French throws a big elbow that misses.
French postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Winfred French is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
French is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
French fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
French wants to clinch.
As French backs off Garcia throws a huge counter combo but French manages to avoid it all.#TD#
French darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
French takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rico Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winfred French is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garcia pushes French off looking to stand but French dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winfred French showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for French, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winfred French!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
French tries to keep at a distance but Of The Blackwater has taken the fight into the clinch.
Of The Blackwater is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but French is keeping busy.
French swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Of The Blackwater tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. French smiles and moves away.
A big left from Of The Blackwater misses.
French keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
French shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Of The Blackwater's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
French cracks Of The Blackwater with a solid left hand.
Of The Blackwater really doesn't want to stay on the ground with French. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French stands up over Of The Blackwater, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Of The Blackwater looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but French puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
French scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from French.
Ground and pound from French. #T1#
Of The Blackwater wants to improve his position but French is controlling well.
Of The Blackwater is looking to control French's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Of The Blackwater avoid being mounted?
Of The Blackwater is looking to escape.
Of The Blackwater tries to get to full guard but French has control of the leg.
French scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
French scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. French connects with a nice short shot to Of The Blackwater's temple.
Of The Blackwater trying to control but French postures up.
French is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
French scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
French seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Of The Blackwater is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Winfred French!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Gray clinches with his opponent.
French being controlled against the cage.
Gray blocks the elbow strike.
Gray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
French is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gray is defending well for now.
French lands a knee to the body.
French misses with some punches.
French trying to land knees to the body.
Gray goes for a takedown attempt but French pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from French.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gray pushes French up against the cage in a clinch.
French tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gray avoids it.
Gray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gray effectively controlling the action here.
Gray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Winfred French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Gray.#T1#
French tries to throw a body punch but Gray avoids it by throwing French back against the cage.
Gray gets underhooks to prevent French's takedown attempt.
Gray lands a right hand that snaps the head of French backwards.
French changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
French really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gray wants to clinch up but French keeps it at a distance.
French went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice takedown defense from French. No joy for Gray on that attempt. #TD#
French shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gray moves into full guard.
Gray seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
French throws a strike but Gray rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gray tries to free his leg and advance position but French is retaining full guard.
Gray stopping the sweep attempt from French.
Gray throws a strike but French rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
French throws an elbow that misses. Gray uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in French's guard. Nice move by Gray!#REVB#
Gray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
French preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Gray controlling from the top position.
Gray wants to control from the top but French keeps moving. #SU2#
Gray stands up from guard. Let's bang!
French takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Winfred French has been cut.#CL2#
Gray rushes French and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Gray jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as French walks away with a smile on his face. Gray gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gray shoots in and drives through. French sprawls well.
French dives in and grabs Gray's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gray pushes down on French's head and hops out.#TD#
French darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
French missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gray avoiding damage under a succession of punches from French.
French missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gray throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gray holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gray is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Gray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winfred French's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
French with a poor takedown
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt - French sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
French fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Gray with that takedown attempt.
French drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gray sprawls and moves away.
French fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winfred French. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from French.
Gray swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and French counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gray fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Gray fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as French sprawls well. French wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gray gets slowly back to his feet.
Gray is breathing heavily.
French tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gray defends well and French ends up having to push Gray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gray swinging wildly here.
Gray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
French shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gray sprawls well. Gray wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. French gets slowly back to his feet.
Adam Gray seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Gray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gray wants it to stay on the feet.
Gray throws a series of strikes that have French backpedaling.
Gray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as French sprawls well. French wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gray gets slowly back to his feet.
French appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
French attempts a counter takedown but Gray avoids it well and moves away.
French avoids the head kick by Gray.
A quick step to the side and French tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gray shoots in for a double leg but French sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
French shoots in looking for a takedown but Gray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing French's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Gray gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
French throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
French postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
French lands a couple of elbows.
French prevents Gray from getting back to his feet.
Gray wants to sweep here but French controlling him for the moment.
French is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
French makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
French is in close to Gray's body, working some short punches and elbows.
French scoring with punches to the head and body.
French is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
French with a nice head shot there.
Gray looking for a sweep. Not yet Gray, not yet.
French throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
French lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
French landing with the ground and pound.
Gray is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst French is controlling him.
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 Winfred French will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Winfred French's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
French shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gray pinned against the cage. Gray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gray fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Gray.
Gray closes this distance looking for a takedown but French circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French misses with a takedown attempt - Gray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
French tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten French somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winfred French. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
French fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Gray counters by moving into the clinch.
French scores a nice knee to the body.
French gets underhooks to prevent Gray's takedown attempt.
Gray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
French throws a head punch that misses.
Gray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
French misses with a short punch on the inside.
French fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gray tries to pull guard but French holds him up against the cage and eventually Gray drops back down to his feet.
French tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down French.#T2#
French has a couple of punches blocked by Gray.
French tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gray avoids it.
Gray avoiding damage as French throws knees to the body.
French has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gray after a bit of a struggle.
Gray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
French trying to land knees to the body.
French jumps guard but Gray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
French trying to land knees to the body.
Gray goes for a takedown in the clinch but French prevents it.
#BC2#
Gray breaks the clinch.
French closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gray circles away.
Gray shoots in but no luck this time.
Gray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
French changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Gray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. French tries to avoid it but Gray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag French to the ground. French escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by French or perhaps it was just good defense by Gray, which made it look bad.
Adam Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Gray.
Gray tries to score a power double leg takedown but French sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gray somewhat.
French appears to be looking for a big counter.
French misses with a takedown attempt - Gray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Gray forces French back against the cage and clinches.#T4##TD#
French jumps guard.
Gray looking to pass the guard.
Gray slips nicely into half guard.
Gray is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray wants to control but French is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adam Gray.
I think Gray 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Adam Gray!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Todorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
French seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Todorov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from French.
Todorov throws a combination that misses #TD#
and French counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
French got a little sloppy there for a moment and Todorov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, French has managed to get both his arms back between Todorov's legs - danger averted.
Todorov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. French manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
French keeping moving, preventing Todorov from controlling successfully.
French looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
French is working an open guard so Todorov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Todorov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around French's waist but French gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Todorov off to one side.
Todorov shoots in for a takedown but French shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
French dives in for a single leg takedown but Todorov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Todorov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
French looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Todorov tries to kick French off in order to stand up. French Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
French tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
French is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Todorov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
French is breathing heavily.
French creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Todorov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
French wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Todorov, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
French is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Todorov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
French will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
French goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Todorov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in French's guard! Nice work there by Todorov! #T3#
Todorov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Todorov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SU2#
Todorov stands up.
Todorov with a poor takedown #CL#
and French counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by French.
Winfred French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Todorov.
French misses with a punch to the body.
Todorov blocking some punches.
Todorov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but French has him pressed against the cage.
French really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
French throws a head punch that misses.
Todorov blocking some punches.
French is looking for a takedown.#T4##TD2#
Todorov pulls guard effortlessly.
French is working Todorov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Todorov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Todorov trying to control the action but French is working from the bottom.
Todorov passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
French is looking to improve his position but Todorov isn't that keen on the idea.
French blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Todorov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Todorov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
French shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Todorov but Todorov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Todorov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Winfred French has been cut.
Todorov stuffs the takedown attempt from French. French gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Todorov sprawls well. Todorov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. French gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winfred French. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Todorov throws a series of punches but French avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
French shoots in and drives through. Todorov sprawls well.
Decent striking displayed by Todorov there.#ROC2#
French is rocked!
Todorov closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks French out cold! French corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nikolay Todorov!
Nikolay Todorov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Causey as French shoots in.
Causey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
French tries to score a power double leg takedown but Causey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten French somewhat.
French shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Causey sprawls well. Causey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. French gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winfred French. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Causey tries to close the distance and clinch up but French swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Causey forces French back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
French has hold of one of Causey's legs. Causey is fighting the takedown attempt but French gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
French postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
French with a flurry of punches that miss.
Causey looking to control.
#T1#
French scoring with punches to the head and body.
French is working Causey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Causey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
French really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
French loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Causey is looking to stand up but French isn't so interested in that idea.
Causey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
French in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
French is in close to Causey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
French works over Causey with some ground and pound from guard.
French landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Causey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
French scoring with some ground and pound.
French in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
French throws a big right hand that misses.
Causey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as French accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
French scoring with some ground and pound.
Causey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with French. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
French throws a big right hand that misses.
French is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
French working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Causey's head.
French throws a big right hand that misses.
French lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Causey wants to stand and escape but French is having none of it.
French throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Causey closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Causey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Causey moves in looking to clinch but French pushes him off.#CL2#
Causey clinches up against the cage.
Causey stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
French tries for a takedown. No joy.
French tries to throw a body punch but Causey avoids it by throwing French back against the cage.
French can't find room to land a body shot as Causey controls the action.
#BC2#
Causey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Causey leaves French with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Causey rushes French and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
French misses with a short punch on the inside.
French misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Causey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
French gets caught napping as Causey dives in and scores a takedown. French manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Causey working some strikes from top position.
Causey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Winfred French will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Causey scores with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Causey throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. French tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Causey is in French's guard.
Causey is looking to work some ground and pound but French has wrist control.
Causey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Causey drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and French dives on top into guard.#REVR#
French lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
French will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Causey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
French throwing strikes but missing.
Causey wants to stand up but French is controlling him.
French 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.#T1#
French is in close to Causey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Causey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as French accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Causey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
French throwing strikes from guard but Causey blocks nicely.
French stands up over Causey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
French throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Causey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
French is looking to work some ground and pound but Causey has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Causey tries to clinch up but French circles away and keeps his distance.
French swats away the attempt to clinch by Causey.
Causey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and French counters with a three punch combo that has Causey backing up. Causey nods at French to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Causey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Causey is looking to stall here but French recovers full guard. #T3#
French is trying to keep Causey in close.
Causey throws a big elbow that misses.
Causey throws a strike but French rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Causey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
French lands a couple of decent looking shots.
French postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Causey controls French momentarily but French frees himself. #T4#
Causey is looking to stand up but French isn't so interested in that idea.
Causey has momentary wrist control but French slips an elbow through the middle.
French trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
French with a nice head shot there.
French postures up in Causey's guard and throws a big left but Causey blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winfred French dominated that second round.
That's time! French's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
French looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Causey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from French.
Causey moves in looking to clinch but French pushes him off.
Causey throws a head kick that misses.
French fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winfred French. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Causey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Causey defends well and French ends up having to push Causey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
French looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
French takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
French leaves Causey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Causey wants to clinch up but French keeps it at a distance.
Causey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from French.
Causey wants to counter the offense by French and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
French will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Causey tries to clinch up but French circles away and keeps his distance.
French looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Causey is fending him off so far but French persists. Nope, Causey circles away and we're back to standing.
Causey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
French is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Causey gets a clinch. #T2#
Causey tries to pull guard but French forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
French misses with some punches.
French tries a body shot but Causey blocks it.
French avoiding damage as Causey throws knees to the body.
French is looking for a takedown.
French goes for a takedown in the clinch but Causey prevents it.
#BC2#
Causey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Causey scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Winfred French has been cut.#TD2#
Causey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Causey wants to get up but he can't break French's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Causey trying to control but French is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Causey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Causey is in close to French's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Causey wants to control from the top but French keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Causey looking to sit in guard and control but French gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
French makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Causey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst French is controlling him.
Causey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
French throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Causey looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! French has picked Causey up and slammed him! Causey can't keep hold of the triangle and French manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
French landing strikes.
Brett Causey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winfred French is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Causey misses with an elbow from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Causey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think French 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Winfred French!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
French shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Washington sprawls well. Washington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. French gets slowly back to his feet.
French shoots and misses
and Washington counters with a big head kick but French shrugs it off. #TD#
Washington gets caught flat footed, as French shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
French throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
French with a flurry of punches that miss.
French postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from French.
Washington is trying to keep French in close.
#SU#
French stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Washington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and French counters with a two punch combo.
French shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Washington pinned against the cage. Washington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Washington throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winfred French. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Washington clinches up with French and pushes him back against the cage.
French is pressed up against the cage. Washington has hold of a leg and is looking to drag French down to the mat. French avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Washington moves into the clinch.
French lands a body shot. #T2#
Washington goes for a takedown in the clinch but French prevents it.
Washington lands with a left to the head.
Washington lands an elbow inside.
French throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through French's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Winfred French has been cut.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washington lands an elbow that stopped French in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
French lands with a right to the head.
French takes an elbow to the temple.
French working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
French swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Washington.
French tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. French is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from French fails to land.
French misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington drops down looking for an ankle pick but French pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
French looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3#
French in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
French working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
French working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
French lands a couple of elbows.
French with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#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.
French postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but French is proving a slippery customer.
French scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as French accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
French working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Washington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
French landing with the ground and pound.
French scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winfred French dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winfred French's cut.
That's time! French's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
French clinches with his opponent.
French misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington lands an elbow that stopped French in his tracks for a moment.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Washington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from French.
Washington fails to pull guard.
Washington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Washington lands a damaging elbow.
Washington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. French fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Winfred French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Washington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Washington tries to counter it with a takedown but French pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from French is defended easily by Washington.#T1#
Washington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but French swivels and escapes.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Washington enables French to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Washington manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
French postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Washington throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Washington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Washington pushes French off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Washington gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows French to score an easy takedown into full guard.
French trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
French loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
French throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Washington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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!
French throws an elbow that misses. Washington uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in French's guard. Nice move by Washington!#REVB#
French wants to stand but Washington is controlling the position.
French 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.
Washington looking to sit in guard and control but French gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
French throws a strike but Washington rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
French will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
French throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
French working a defensive guard here.
Washington preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washington's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. French is keeping the position for now.
Washington slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
French working a defensive guard here.
Washington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Washington staying calm.
Washington looking to control but instead French has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Washington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SU2#
Washington decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Winfred French's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Washington pushes French up against the cage in a clinch.
French drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
French cracks Washington with a nice body shot.
Washington is trying to stall.
Washington is trying to pull guard but French turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Washington blocking some punches.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
French misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, French throws an elbow but misses.
French really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by French after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
French closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - French lands in his opponent's guard.
French missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
French throws a big elbow that misses.
Washington wants to stand up but French is controlling him.
French throwing strikes but missing.
Washington wants to stand up but French is controlling him.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
French lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
French landing some decent shots from guard.
French trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
French landing with the ground and pound.
French throws a strike but Washington rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
French tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Washington gets to his feet. French looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
French is looking to clinch but Washington is avoiding it.
#T3#
Washington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Winfred French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Washington.
Washington leaves French with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Washington tries to counter with a clinch but French shakes him off and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Washington.
Washington plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
French gets tackled into the cage by Washington. Washington maintains the clinch.
French is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Washington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Washington jumps guard and drags French to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4#
French is in close to Washington's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Washington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
French with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES2#
Washington manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
French has Washington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Washington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
French letting Washington take a breather here.#BC2#
Washington breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington shoots in and drives through. French sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
French avoids the head kick by Washington.
#TD#
French drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Washington uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Washington 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan Washington!
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