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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Henderson darts in and clinches French up against the cage.
French stalling the fight.
Henderson prevents French from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Henderson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics French uses from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells French's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Henderson wants to stand up but French is controlling him.
French content to stall in guard here.
French working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson 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 is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
French is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as French accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
French not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
French seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Henderson for as long as he can get away with.
French has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.
Henderson tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
French closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
An elbow from French crashes against the mat.
#T2#
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Henderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henderson is working to avoid the ground and pound but French connects with a decent elbow.
Henderson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
French lands a decent elbow from side control.
Henderson seems a little lost for a moment, as French dominates the positioning.
Henderson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on French's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
French not landing any meaningful shots this time.
French drops an elbow to the side of Henderson's head.
French is taking a breather. Henderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
French working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
French is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Henderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from French. #T3#
French trying to control the pace.
Henderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
French in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
French 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 has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
French not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
French trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
French throws a big right hand that misses.
French looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.#CL2#
Henderson clinches.
French taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
French breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Henderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. French looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
French is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Henderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
French actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson trying to mount his opponent but French defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryant French dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Henderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. French manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
French is looking to sweep but instead, Henderson has passed into half guard.
French tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.#SUB#
French is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French is trying to get back to full guard.
Henderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Let's hope that Henderson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
French is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
French is refusing to be controlled, as Henderson sits in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Henderson content to control rather than advance.
Henderson is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bryant French is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Henderson moves into range and clinches up with French.#BC2#
Henderson breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Henderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. French looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Henderson trying to control the action but French is working from the bottom.
French is trying to buck Henderson off.#T3#
French tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Henderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Henderson trying to control the action but French is working from the bottom.
Bryant French overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
French wants to get back to his feet but Henderson drags him back down.
Henderson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at French to see if he's OK.#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 struggling a bit here.
French manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Henderson seems content to control.
Henderson moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. French knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Henderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but French is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
French takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
French breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Henderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging French to the ground. Henderson is now in French's guard.
French wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.
Henderson trying to control but French is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
French is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
French is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henderson defends well.#T1#
Henderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Henderson is looking to stand up but French won't let him. #SUB#
French looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
French wants to stand up but Henderson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A low kick from Henderson is predictable there #TD#
and French counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Henderson!
French will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
You can see the frustration on Henderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
French prevents Henderson from escaping the position.
French knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.
French trying to control the position but Henderson is working away.
French in side control, just content to control the action for now.
French works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
French is trying to get an arm triangle but Henderson is defending well.
French in the domination position with Henderson hanging on.#T3#
French working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Henderson wants to control but French postures up.
Henderson regains half guard.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet.
French not doing much here.
Henderson missing with punches from the bottom.
Henderson is not content to let French control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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 throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from French.
French blocks a low kick nicely.
French attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD2#
Henderson looking to score a takedown here. French is defending well but Henderson drives through and ends up in French's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
French had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henderson defends it easily.
Henderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson won't allow French to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryant 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryant French!
Justin Henderson was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back, and better than ever'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
French closes the distance and pushes Tavares back into the cage.
French can't break the clinch.
French wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Tavares has French pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tavares pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending French tumbling to the mat - Tavares dives into French's guard.
French trying to keep a closed guard but Tavares is proving a slippery customer.
French tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Tavares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
French trying to keep a closed guard but Tavares is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Tavares controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
French is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tavares 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
French tried to score with a low kick but Tavares checks it.
Tavares tries to counter with a clinch but French shakes him off and moves away.
French lands a head kick. Tavares smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
French shoots for a takedown but Tavares saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Tavares leaves French with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tavares unleashes a big counter combination but French bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
French forces Tavares back against the cage and clinches.
French tries to break free but Tavares pushes him back against the cage.
French tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tavares avoids it.#TD2#
Tavares gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, French regains guard.
Tavares controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
French is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tavares looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tavares must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like Tavares might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
French is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tavares content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
French tries to land a front kick but Tavares steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
French throws a head kick that misses.
Tavares with the counter takedown but French avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
French throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Tavares counters with a single leg into guard. French didn't expect that.
French can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tavares controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ian Tavares will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
French looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
French tries for a takedown but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
French gets in close and instigates a clinch.
French has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
French escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
French clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tavares gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
French looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tavares perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
French makes his way to full guard. A much better position for French.
Tavares stops French from standing up. #SUB#
French looking for a guillotine here but Tavares defends easily.
Tavares engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
French wants to sweep but no luck.
Tavares is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
French clinches up against the cage.
French is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
French is struggling to control the position.#BC#
French escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
French throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tavares is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
French rushes Tavares and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Tavares lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tavares controlling the action here.
French tries to get to full guard but Tavares has control of the leg.
French wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Tavares slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
French has Tavares up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryant French dominated that second round.
That's time! French's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
French misses with a takedown attempt - Tavares sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Tavares misses.
French shoots in but no luck this time.
Tavares wants to counter with a clinch but French pushes him away.
Tavares avoids a kick to the body.
Bryant French seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
French pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bryant French is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares blocks the body kick.
French with a poor takedown
and Tavares counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryant French. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL#
French clinches with his opponent.
French is trying to stall.
French wants to stall.
French is looking to control Tavares's arms but Tavares gets an underhook and turns him. Now French has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Tavares is trying to trip French. He has hold of a leg but French is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tavares persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tavares controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
French is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tavares is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
French has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tavares can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tavares is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
French is looking for a triangle here but Tavares uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T3#
French tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tavares 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 French's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tavares's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
French is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tavares moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick by French misses
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
French misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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.#TD#
French drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Tavares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tavares 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Tavares!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Urass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Urass fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches French on the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Bryant French has been cut.
Urass goes for a small jab and connects. Now Urass goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! French stumbles back but Urass runs in with a huge uppercut knocking French to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if French will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frieda Urass!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones misses with a combination
#TD#
and French counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
French controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
French with a flurry of punches that miss.
French works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
French throws a big right hand that misses.
French is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
French sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
French scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
French throwing strikes but missing.
Jones is trying to control the position but French postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
French scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
French postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
French cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
French working some strikes from top position.
French 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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by French.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
French gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch. #T2#
French scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down French.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Jones.
French is breathing heavily.
French's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
French wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt French or not.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
#TD2#
Jones gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
French working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
French preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
French looking to control.
#SUB#
Jones stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! French throws up his legs and catches Jones in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Jones tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by French! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bryant French!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Pounder throws a head kick that misses.
French looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD2#
Pounder drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pounder wants to stand but French has his arm trapped.
French is looking to regain half guard here but Pounder keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pounder wants to lay and pray for a moment but French keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pounder trying to control the action but French is working from the bottom. #T1#
French is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Pounder's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pounder is looking to take a break and control but French is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
French manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pounder's best efforts.
French wants to improve his position but Pounder is controlling well.
French wants to control the action here but instead Pounder manages to pass to full mount! #T2#
Pounder is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pounder controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Pounder looking to secure an arm triangle but French defends it well.
Pounder controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pounder is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, French has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pounder trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Pounder lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
BOOM! Pounder connects with a massive shot to the dome!
French is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pounder scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish French?
A big strike lands for Pounder! That's really hurt French and he's turned his back - Pounder keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Pounder jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ground Pounder!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Brown has managed to clinch.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
French wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Brown rushes French and presses him up against the cage.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but French is blocking nicely.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt French or not.
French avoiding damage.
#TD2#
Brown pulls French into guard.
French connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French postures up.
French in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
French trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
French works over Brown with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells French's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
French postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it. #SUB2#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
French chips away with some ground and pound.
Brown is trying to control the position but French postures up.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as French controls the pace.
French'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.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown controls French momentarily but French frees himself.
French lands a couple of digs.
French controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.
Further stalling from French.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shawn Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#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.
French misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Brown moves into the clinch.#BC#
French breaks from the clinch.
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from French finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.
French looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Brown blocks the body kick.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Brown clinches with his opponent.
Brown prevents French from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Brown pulls guard successfully.
French postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
French controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
French working some strikes from top position.
French 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. #T3#
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
French postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as French controls the pace.#SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. French gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
French scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
French is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
French is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
French stands up over Brown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
French throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
French slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
French keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brown's head.
French landing some decent shots from guard.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but French is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
French is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
French with a flurry of punches that miss.
French working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.
French lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
French drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick French off! French jumps back into Brown's guard.
French postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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 Bryant French will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Brown decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
French has one foot on Brown's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
French pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Brown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching French on his heels. He'll look to pass French's guard now, I'm sure.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now French is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
French keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brown's head.
French is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.
French working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
French is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
French looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
French content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Brown looking to control.
French stands up over Brown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
French drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick French off! French jumps back into Brown's guard.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from French.
French will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
French scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brown looking to control.
French lands a couple of digs.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as French controls the pace.
French throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown controls French momentarily but French frees himself. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
French landing some decent shots from guard.
French throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
French throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
French tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bryant French is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
French misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Brown clinches up against the cage.
Brown letting French take a breather here.#BC#
French escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick from French lands but Brown takes it in his stride.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.#T3##TD2#
Brown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. French sprawls well initially but Brown persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brown is pressing down on French's thigh, looking to free his foot. French is holding on for now.
Brown trying to control the action but French is working from the bottom.
French is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. French manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bryant French overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
French working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brown has passed into half guard!
Brown is pressing down on French's thigh, looking to free his foot. French is holding on for now. #T4#
French gets back to full guard.
French throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
French looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown wants to stand but French has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
French looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryant French 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#
French is looking to clinch.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on French's shoulder, as French tries to avoid the shot.
French is looking to counter with head kicks.
French misses with a body kick.
Brown blocks a head kick by French.
French is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Brown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Brown manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
French 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 postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brown throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T1#
French landing some decent shots from guard.
Brown has momentary wrist control but French slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as French controls the pace.
French works over Brown with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
French drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brown manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now French has Brown in his guard.#REVB#
French looking to control.
#SUB#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
French pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Brown trying to control but French is working from the bottom.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
French working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
French is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Brown passes into half guard. #SUB#
French looking for submissions off his back.
French won't allow Brown to pass to mount. #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.#SU2#
Brown gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
French is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Brown lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
French pushes Brown off but Brown dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but French is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
French is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Brown 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bryant French!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
French blocks a head kick by Vilmos.
French is looking to counter with a body kick.
Vilmos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Bryant French has been cut.#TD2#
Vilmos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vilmos showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
French pushes Vilmos off and gets back to his feet.
French misses with a double jab.
Kovesi Vilmos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Vilmos clinches.
Vilmos has had enough of the clinch but French keeps him there for the moment.
Vilmos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vilmos tries a knee to the head but French blocks it.
#TD2#
Vilmos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. French is trying to keep an underhook but Vilmos manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
French makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
French tries to sprawl but Vilmos drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
French makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1##TD2#
Vilmos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. French looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vilmos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Vilmos wants to stand but French has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Vilmos looks winded!
French lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
French lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
French works over Vilmos with some ground and pound from guard.
French looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
French content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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.#T2#
French sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vilmos looking for a sweep. Not yet Vilmos, not yet.
French landing with the ground and pound.
French not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
French distracts Vilmos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
French with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
French postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
French controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
French with a nice head shot there.
French is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
French working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
French scoring with some ground and pound.
French scoring with some ground and pound.
French slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vilmos has momentary wrist control but French slips an elbow through the middle.
Vilmos has momentary wrist control but French slips an elbow through the middle.
French working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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 controls from within his opponent's guard.
French is working Vilmos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
French controlling from the top position.
French lands a couple of digs.
French showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
French postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
French postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
French postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryant French dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryant French's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
French shoots in and bounces Vilmos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
French content to stall in guard here.
French landing with the ground and pound.
French landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French is working Vilmos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vilmos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as French controls the pace.
French lands a couple of digs.#T1#
French makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
French working some strikes from top position.
French with a nice head shot there.
French chips away with some ground and pound.
Vilmos being controlled here, momentarily.
French working some strikes from top position.
French works over Vilmos with some ground and pound from guard.
French connects with a couple of short punches.
French is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
French works over Vilmos with some ground and pound from guard.
French scoring with punches to the head and body.
French lands a couple of digs.
French connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
French works over Vilmos with some ground and pound from guard.
French makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vilmos is breathing heavily.
French distracts Vilmos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
French controlling from the top position.
French chips away with some ground and pound.
French will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
French controls from within his opponent's guard.
French working some strikes from top position.
French lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
French is working Vilmos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
French sitting in guard here, content to control.
French scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
French sitting in guard, not really doing much.
French working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vilmos's head.
French content to stall in guard here.
French'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.
Bryant French overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
French is working Vilmos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
French is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vilmos can do to turn this around?#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
French prevents Vilmos from getting back to his feet.
French is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
French 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 in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vilmos's head.
French is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
French is working Vilmos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
French cracks Vilmos with a solid left hand.
French working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vilmos's head.
French working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
French controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryant French dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bryant French's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Vilmos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on French - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
French manages to break the clinch.
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.#CL2#
Vilmos darts in and clinches French up against the cage.#BC#
French escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
French closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vilmos did well to prevent French getting side control.
French drops an elbow to the side of Vilmos's head.
Vilmos wants to get back to his feet.
French sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
French working the head and body with strikes.
Vilmos wants to get back to full guard.
Vilmos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
French has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Vilmos defend it? French steps over the head and cranks it - Vilmos is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for French!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryant French!
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