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Event:
ABW 87 Athanas - Wiliams
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1# Fournier loads up on a big right hand but Niedzwiedzinski slips the punch. Niedzwiedzinski stuffs the takedown. Niedzwiedzinski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Niedzwiedzinski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Fournier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Niedzwiedzinski throws a combination. Fournier tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Niedzwiedzinski lands a right hook to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to clinch there but Fournier circles away.
Fournier swings for the body but Niedzwiedzinski moves out of range.
#TD2# Fournier changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Niedzwiedzinski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES# Niedzwiedzinski throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fournier throws a head kick that misses. Niedzwiedzinski throws a right and a left that Fournier avoids nicely. Fournier looks to land a right hand but Niedzwiedzinski moved out of range.#CL# Niedzwiedzinski rushes Fournier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A body shot lands from Niedzwiedzinski.
Fournier looks winded!#T1# Niedzwiedzinski lands a hook to the side of the head. Niedzwiedzinski landing knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski lands with a short head shot on the inside. Niedzwiedzinski scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short right from Niedzwiedzinski on the inside. Niedzwiedzinski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fournier backwards. #ROC# Fournier is rocked! Niedzwiedzinski throws a big uppercut that drops Fournier! More strikes from Niedzwiedzinski and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fournier lies dazed against the cage as Niedzwiedzinski celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Niedzwiedzinski! Bruno Niedzwiedzinski 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 7
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1# TwoohFive looks to land a body kick but Fournier moved away. TwoohFive is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. TwoohFive darts in trying to clinch#TD# and Fournier counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fournier. Fournier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fournier is stalling in the full guard. Fournier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of TwoohFive's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. TwoohFive can't keep his opponent in guard - Fournier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Fournier working over TwoohFive with some ground and pound. TwoohFive looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB# Fournier is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1# Fournier moves nicely into side control. Fournier in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if TwoohFive can do anything to dispel that myth. Fournier advances to full mount. #SUB# Fournier has isolated one of TwoohFive's arms. TwoohFive looking to fight him off but Fournier twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alain Fournier! A victorious Alain Fournier 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:
ITFC 4
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Fournier closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Milk quickly recovers to half guard. Milk wants to stand back up but Fournier manages to pass into side control.
#SUB# Fournier in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Milk is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alain Fournier! During a confident post fight interview, Alain Fournier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ITFC 2
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1# Fournier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tandberg swivels and escapes. A looping hook to the body misses from Fournier. Tandberg does a little dance to reset his feet. A big left from Tandberg misses. A solid leg kick lands there for Tandberg.
Fournier dives in for a single leg takedown but Tandberg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#TD# Fournier closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fournier lands in his opponent's guard. Fournier controls from within his opponent's guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Tandberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fournier postures up and lands a big shot to Tandberg's brow. Fournier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tandberg's head.#T1##SUB# Fournier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tandberg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tandberg has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Tandberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fournier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Fournier is adopting a defensive guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fournier is on top in guard.
#REVR# Fournier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Fournier lands a couple of digs. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tandberg can do anything to dispel that myth. Fournier passes Tandberg's left leg - he's now in half guard. Fournier is controlling the pace.
#T2# Fournier seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tandberg for as long as he can get away with.#T3# Tandberg wants to get back to full guard. Fournier is looking to take a break and control but Tandberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Tandberg wants to get back to full guard. Fournier works his way into side control. Fournier just content to control the position. Tandberg is not content to let Fournier control the position. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Fournier grinds an elbow into Tandberg's temple. Tandberg taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fournier landing a few strikes. Fournier trying to control the position but Tandberg is working away. Fournier working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB# Fournier has hold of Tandberg's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Tandberg tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fournier cranks the arm and Tandberg screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Tandberg, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alain Fournier! Alain Fournier decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 740 Round 3
Date: Apr 17, 2017 |
#R1# Fournier throws a leg kick but Crane sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD# Fournier drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crane manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fournier's best efforts. Fournier is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Fournier controlling the pace. Crane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fournier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fournier's back!#SUB2# Fournier showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2# Crane is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Fournier has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Crane has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Fournier taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Crane doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Crane!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 740 Round 2
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Miller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Fournier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Fournier postures up.
Fournier passes Miller's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Fournier thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Fournier wants to free his trapped foot but Miller is holding on for dear life with his legs. Fournier is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fournier prevents Miller from improving his position. Fournier throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely. Miller is looking for a sweep. Fournier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1# Miller trying to control but Fournier postures up.
#SUB2# Miller is defending against the submission attempts here by Fournier.
Fournier takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Fournier is figuring out what he wants to do next. Miller is looking for a sweep. Fournier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Fournier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Miller is looking to improve his position.
Fournier is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Fournier trying to control the pace. Miller is refusing to be controlled, as Fournier sits in half guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Miller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Brandon Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fournier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fournier gets slowly back to his feet.#T3# Miller misses with a hook. Fournier ducked under it nicely. Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2# Fournier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Fournier is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB2# Fournier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Fournier misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Fournier wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy. Fournier working the ground and pound but Miller is defending the strikes. #T4# Fournier fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fournier working away. Miller is looking for a sweep. Fournier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Fournier controlling the position. Fournier trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom. Miller takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fournier in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alain Fournier dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Miller checks a low kick from Fournier. Miller lands with a nice body punch. Fournier misses with a low kick. #TD2# Fournier drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fournier working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Miller tries to buck Fournier off but Fournier is having none of it. Miller is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fournier is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Miller takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't. Fournier with the ground and pound from mount. Fournier looking to control but Miller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1# Alain Fournier has got the better of the ground game so far. Miller wants to hold on but Fournier pushes him away. Fournier has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Miller's face.
Fournier sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2# Fournier is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Fournier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alain Fournier! After winning the bout, Alain Fournier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 740 Round 1
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Ramikrishnan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Fournier with a nice head shot there. Fournier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ramikrishnan's head. Fournier looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Fournier wants to control from the top but Ramikrishnan keeps moving. Fournier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ramikrishnan's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fournier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Ramikrishnan is looking to stand back up but Fournier counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ramikrishnan. #SUB# Fournier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramikrishnan sees it coming and defends easily.#T1# Fournier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ramikrishnan wants to stand back up but Fournier manages to pass into side control.
#SUB# Fournier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Fournier lands a few punches from side control. Ramikrishnan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fournier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Fournier lands a nice forearm strike. Fournier cracks Ramikrishnan with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2# Ramikrishnan is trying to get back to his feet. Ramikrishnan on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC# Ramikrishnan is rocked! Fournier is working Ramikrishnan over with some ground and pound from side control. Ramikrishnan is still in real trouble! Can Fournier finish him? Fournier scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Ramikrishnan is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Fournier can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alain Fournier!
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