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Event:
CFC CG NY 9
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Roman Francis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Francis gets a double leg takedown into Xanthopoulos's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Francis (2) vs (0) Xanthopoulos
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xanthopoulos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Francis (2) vs (2) Xanthopoulos
Xanthopoulos passes Francis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Xanthopoulos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Francis trying to get back to full guard but Xanthopoulos takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Francis (2) vs (5) Xanthopoulos
Xanthopoulos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Xanthopoulos wants to take Francis's back here but Francis is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Xanthopoulos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Francis is looking to improve his position but Xanthopoulos isn't that keen on the idea.
Xanthopoulos wants to take Francis's back here but Francis is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Xanthopoulos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Xanthopoulos avoids the attempt from Francis to control.
Francis holds of for dear life.
Xanthopoulos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Francis tries to control Xanthopoulos's body but Xanthopoulos pushes him off. Francis squirms to his side and now Xanthopoulos has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Francis (2) vs (8) Xanthopoulos
Xanthopoulos trying to control momentarily.
Francis can't escape the position.
#T4#
Xanthopoulos is riding his opponent, not letting Francis buck him off.
Well, with Xanthopoulos on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Francis is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Xanthopoulos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Xanthopoulos is hanging on to Francis's back as he tries to escape.
Xanthopoulos controlling from the back.#T5#
Francis trying to control but not successfully.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T6#
Xanthopoulos trying to control momentarily.
Francis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Francis tries to lock up and control but Xanthopoulos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Xanthopoulos tries to control but Francis wriggling away.
Francis is looking to get to half guard.
Xanthopoulos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Francis is looking to escape. #T7#
Francis is looking to get to half guard.
Xanthopoulos content just to control the position here.
Francis is trying to escape the mount.
Xanthopoulos looking to control but Francis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Xanthopoulos pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Xanthopoulos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Xanthopoulos takes Francis's back. Score +3 for taking back: Francis (2) vs (11) Xanthopoulos
Xanthopoulos controlling from the back.
Francis tries to escape but Xanthopoulos has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
Francis prevents Xanthopoulos from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Xanthopoulos working for a choke but Francis is defending well.
Francis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Xanthopoulos's guard. Nice work there by Francis.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Francis (4) vs (11) Xanthopoulos#T10#
Xanthopoulos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xanthopoulos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Francis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Francis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Xanthopoulos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Francis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Francis (4) vs (13) Xanthopoulos#T11#
Francis wants to control but Xanthopoulos passes easily into half guard.
Xanthopoulos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Francis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Xanthopoulos is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Xanthopoulos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T12#
Francis is staying active underneath Xanthopoulos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xanthopoulos slows the pace down in half guard.
Xanthopoulos working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Francis's thigh. Francis counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T13#
Xanthopoulos wants to control from the top but Francis keeps moving.
Xanthopoulos controlling from the top position.
Francis is pulling down on Xanthopoulos's head. It's preventing any offense from Xanthopoulos, at least for the moment.#T14#
Xanthopoulos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Francis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xanthopoulos preventing the sweep.
Xanthopoulos postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xanthopoulos is stalling in the full guard.
Francis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xanthopoulos wins on points by 13 to 4.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CFC CG 36
Date: Aug 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Nori Voluspa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Roman Francis!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Voluspa enables Francis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Voluspa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Voluspa (0) vs (2) Francis
Voluspa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Francis has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Voluspa (0) vs (5) Francis
Voluspa is looking for a sweep.
Voluspa is working hard here to advance position.
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Voluspa wants to control but Francis postures up.
Voluspa is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Francis stalls from top position.
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.
Voluspa wants to control but Francis postures up.
Voluspa tries to bench press Francis off him but Francis keeps the position.
Francis working away.#T2#
Voluspa is trying to improve his position.
Francis is looking to take a break and control but Voluspa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Voluspa can't do much from the bottom here.
Voluspa is trying to improve his position.
Voluspa is trying to control Francis's posture but Francis avoids it. #T3#
Voluspa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Francis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Voluspa is trying to control Francis's posture but Francis avoids it.
Francis trying to control the action but Voluspa is working from the bottom.
Voluspa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Francis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Voluspa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Francis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Voluspa (0) vs (8) Francis
Voluspa can't escape the position.
Voluspa tries to hold on but Francis pushes him away.
Voluspa is looking to get to half guard.
Francis controlling from the full mount.
Voluspa wants to control but Francis is having none of it.
Francis controlling from the full mount.
Voluspa wants to control but Francis is having none of it.#T5#
Voluspa can't escape the position.
Francis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Voluspa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Voluspa tries to lock up and control but Francis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Voluspa is trying to escape the mount.
Francis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Voluspa is desperately trying to improve his position but Francis has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
Francis tries to control but Voluspa wriggling away.
Voluspa wants to control but Francis is having none of it.
Voluspa regains half guard.
Francis prevents Voluspa from improving his position.
Voluspa trying to control here.
Francis trying to control from Voluspa's half guard. Voluspa has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T7##SUB#
Voluspa has an active guard here but Francis has managed to pass into half guard.
Francis wants to control but Voluspa is keeping him busy.
Voluspa is looking for a sweep. Francis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Voluspa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Voluspa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Voluspa.#SUB#
Voluspa looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Francis is defending well. Voluspa quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Francis has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Voluspa celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nori Voluspa!
A very excited looking Nori Voluspa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC CG 30
Date: Jul 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Roman Francis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Paul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Francis or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunter, which made it look bad.
Hunter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Francis is fending him off so far but Hunter persists. Nope, Francis circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Francis's waist but Francis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunter off to one side.
Francis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunter tries to avoid it but Francis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunter to the ground. Hunter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunter with the counter takedown but Francis avoids it easily.
Hunter tries for a takedown but Francis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roman Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hunter.
Hunter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Francis avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Hunter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Francis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Francis (0) vs (2) Hunter#SUB#
Francis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Francis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Francis has an active guard here but Hunter has managed to pass into half guard.
Hunter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##SUB#
Francis looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hunter passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Francis (0) vs (5) Hunter
Francis is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Francis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Francis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunter uses his free foot to push down on Francis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Francis. Score +3 for passing guard: Francis (0) vs (8) Hunter
Hunter controlling the pace for now.
Francis gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Francis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Francis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunter not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Francis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunter on the ground.#SUB#
Francis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hunter moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Francis. Score +3 for passing guard: Francis (0) vs (11) Hunter
Francis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gumburcules Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3##SUB2#
Hunter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Francis tries to buck Hunter off but Hunter is having none of it.
Francis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunter off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Francis (4) vs (11) Hunter#SUB#
Francis seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Hunter's chin but Hunter turns very nicely into Francis's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Hunter.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Francis (4) vs (13) Hunter
Francis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunter controls the pace.#SUB#
Francis is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hunter has his hands clasped together but Francis extends and breaks Hunter's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Francis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roman Francis!
After winning the bout, Roman Francis 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:
CFC CG 25
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Rufus Globe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Roman Francis!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Globe tries to sprawl but Francis drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Globe (0) vs (2) Francis#SUB#
Globe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Globe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Francis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Globe looking for submissions off his back.
Globe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Francis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Globe has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Globe controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Globe is defending against the submission attempts here by Francis.
#T1##SUB2#
Francis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Globe sees it coming and defends easily.
Globe wants to get back to full guard.
Globe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Globe.
Francis tries to free his leg and advance position but Globe is retaining full guard.
Globe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Francis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Globe (2) vs (2) Francis
Globe stands and throws Francis's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Globe (5) vs (2) Francis
Francis is looking to regain half guard here but Globe keeps moving and retains side control.
Globe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Francis keeps working.
Francis is looking to reverse the position.
Francis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Francis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Globe off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Globe (5) vs (6) Francis
Globe wants to control his opponent's hands but Francis gets his hands free. #T2#
Globe is in bad spot here.
Globe turns into Francis and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Globe (7) vs (6) Francis#SUB2#
Francis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Globe is aware though and is defending well.
Francis keeping moving, preventing Globe from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Francis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Globe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Globe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Francis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Globe escapes and throws Francis's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Globe (10) vs (6) Francis#SUB#
Globe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Francis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Francis tries to bench press Globe off him but Globe keeps the position. #T3#
Globe is looking to take a break and control but Francis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Francis is looking to reverse the position.
Francis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Globe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Globe has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Globe (12) vs (6) Francis#SUB#
Globe jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Francis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Francis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Globe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Globe wants to control but Francis is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Globe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Francis, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB#
Globe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Francis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Francis is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Globe is trying to get an arm triangle but Francis is defending well.
Francis tries to improve position but can't.
Globe advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Globe (14) vs (6) Francis
Francis sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Globe trying to control the pace.
Globe'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.#T5##SUB2#
Francis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Globe seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Francis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Globe pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Francis looking for submissions off his back.
Globe uses his free foot to push down on Francis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Francis. Score +3 for passing guard: Globe (17) vs (6) Francis
Francis working to try and regain half guard.
Globe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Globe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Francis is looking to escape. #T6#
Francis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Globe trying to control but Francis is having none of it.
Globe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Francis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Globe is really struggling to control Francis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Francis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Francis wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Globe (20) vs (6) Francis#SUB#
Globe has his arm under Francis's chin here. Game over son! Globe squeezes tightly and Francis is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rufus Globe!
During a confident post fight interview, Rufus Globe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 23
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Roman Francis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Josh Aldarisio!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aldarisio stuffs the takedown.
Francis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Francis misses with a takedown attempt - Aldarisio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Francis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Francis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aldarisio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Francis somewhat.
Aldarisio shoots in but no luck this time.
Francis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Francis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Francis stuffs the takedown.
Aldarisio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Francis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aldarisio somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aldarisio.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldarisio darts in looking for a takedown but Francis gets double underhooks and turns Aldarisio into the cage.
Aldarisio goes for a double leg but Francis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Francis continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aldarisio is defended easily by Francis.
Nice takedown defense from Aldarisio. No joy for Francis on that attempt. #T1#
Francis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Francis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldarisio circles away.
Aldarisio fails to land the takedown.
Aldarisio shoots in for a takedown but Francis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aldarisio tries for a takedown but Francis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aldarisio looks winded!
Francis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aldarisio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aldarisio has a takedown stuffed.
Francis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldarisio swivels and escapes.
Aldarisio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Francis pinned against the cage. Francis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Aldarisio. No joy for Francis on that attempt.
Aldarisio shoots for a takedown but Francis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Francis shoots for a takedown but Aldarisio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aldarisio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Francis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldarisio swivels and escapes.#T2#
Francis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aldarisio.
Francis slaps away a takedown attempt from Aldarisio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Francis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aldarisio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aldarisio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aldarisio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Francis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aldarisio is defended easily by Francis.
Aldarisio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Francis swivels and escapes.
Francis shoots in but Aldarisio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Francis fails with the takedown.
Aldarisio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Francis as he jumps to the side.
Aldarisio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Francis. #T3#
Francis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Francis wants it to stay on the feet.
Francis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aldarisio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Francis tries to avoid it but Aldarisio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Francis to the ground. Francis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aldarisio slaps away a takedown attempt from Francis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Francis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aldarisio as he jumps to the side.
Francis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aldarisio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Francis somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Francis is defended easily by Aldarisio.
Aldarisio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Francis swivels and escapes.
Aldarisio shoots in looking for a takedown but Francis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aldarisio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Francis as Aldarisio shoots in.
Francis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aldarisio defends it nicely.#T4#
Francis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aldarisio avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aldarisio or perhaps it was just good defense by Francis, which made it look bad.
Aldarisio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Francis is fending him off so far but Aldarisio persists. Nope, Francis circles away and we're back to standing.
Francis tries to counter with a takedown but Aldarisio is quick to defend against it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Francis.
Francis dives in for a single leg takedown but Aldarisio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Francis gets underhooks to prevent Aldarisio's takedown attempt.
Aldarisio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Francis is defending well.
Aldarisio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aldarisio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Francis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Francis is working for takedown but Aldarisio is calmly controlling the position for now.
Francis tries for a takedown but Aldarisio manages to get underhooks.
Francis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aldarisio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Francis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aldarisio looking for a takedown. #T5#
Francis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aldarisio goes for a takedown attempt but Francis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aldarisio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Francis but Francis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Francis with that takedown attempt.
Aldarisio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Francis defends well and Aldarisio ends up having to push Francis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Francis fails with a takedown attempt.
Aldarisio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Francis avoids it really well and circles away.
Aldarisio stuffs the takedown attempt from Francis. Francis gets slowly back to his feet.
Aldarisio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Francis swivels and escapes.
Francis tries for a takedown but Aldarisio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T6#
Aldarisio shoots in looking for a takedown but Francis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aldarisio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Francis fails to land the takedown.
Aldarisio fails to land the takedown.
Aldarisio closes the distance and clinches up with Francis, looking for a takedown. Aldarisio pushes Francis against the cage but Francis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Francis misses with a takedown attempt - Aldarisio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aldarisio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Francis tries to avoid it but Aldarisio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Francis to the ground. Francis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Francis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldarisio circles away.
No luck for Aldarisio with that takedown attempt.
Francis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aldarisio defends it nicely.
Aldarisio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Francis as he jumps to the side.
Francis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Francis fails with a takedown attempt.#T7#
Francis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aldarisio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Francis somewhat.
Aldarisio with the counter takedown but Francis avoids it easily.
Aldarisio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Francis avoids it really well and circles away.
Francis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Francis. No joy for Aldarisio on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Aldarisio as Francis shoots in.
Francis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Francis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aldarisio.
Aldarisio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Francis is fending him off so far but Aldarisio persists. Nope, Francis circles away and we're back to standing.
Francis shoots in but Aldarisio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aldarisio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Francis circles away.
Francis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aldarisio is fending him off so far but Francis persists. Nope, Aldarisio circles away and we're back to standing.
Aldarisio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T8#
Francis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldarisio swivels and escapes.
Aldarisio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Francis goes for a double leg but Aldarisio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aldarisio continues to drive forward.
Aldarisio can't get the takedown.
Francis prevents the takedown attempt.
Francis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aldarisio is defending well.
Francis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aldarisio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aldarisio wants a takedown but no success here.
Francis can't get the takedown.
Francis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aldarisio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aldarisio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aldarisio is trying to drag Francis to the mat but Francis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aldarisio is looking for a takedown.#T9#
Francis is pressed up against the cage. Aldarisio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Francis down to the mat. Francis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Aldarisio with that takedown attempt.
Aldarisio shoots in and drives through. Francis sprawls well.
Francis shoots for a takedown but Aldarisio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Francis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aldarisio shoots in looking for a takedown. Francis tries to sprawl out of it but Aldarisio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Francis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Francis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Francis stuffs the takedown.
Francis shoots in for a takedown but Aldarisio shows good takedown defense.
Aldarisio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Francis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Francis.
Aldarisio fails with a takedown attempt.
Francis shoots for a takedown but Aldarisio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T10#
Francis leaves Aldarisio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Francis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aldarisio as he jumps to the side.
Aldarisio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aldarisio tries for a takedown but Francis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Francis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Francis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Francis or perhaps it was just good defense by Aldarisio, which made it look bad.
Aldarisio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Francis tries to avoid it but Aldarisio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Francis to the ground. Francis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Francis. No joy for Aldarisio on that attempt.
Francis goes for a double leg but Aldarisio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aldarisio continues to drive forward.
Francis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aldarisio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aldarisio wants to take the fight to the mat but Francis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Francis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aldarisio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T11#
Francis misses with a takedown attempt - Aldarisio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Francis leaves Aldarisio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Francis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Francis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aldarisio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aldarisio goes for a double leg but Francis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Francis continues to drive forward.
Francis attempts a counter takedown but Aldarisio avoids it well and moves away.
Francis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldarisio circles away.
Aldarisio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Francis as he jumps to the side.
Aldarisio fails to land the takedown.
Aldarisio stuffs the takedown attempt from Francis. Francis gets slowly back to his feet.
Aldarisio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Francis pinned against the cage. Francis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Francis shoots for a takedown but Aldarisio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Francis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aldarisio but Aldarisio pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T12#
Francis shoots in for a takedown but Aldarisio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aldarisio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aldarisio shoots in looking for a takedown but Francis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aldarisio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aldarisio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Francis as he avoids it easily.
Francis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Francis. No joy for Aldarisio on that attempt.
Francis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldarisio circles away.
Aldarisio closes the distance and clinches up with Francis, looking for a takedown. Aldarisio pushes Francis against the cage but Francis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Aldarisio as Francis shoots in.
Aldarisio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Francis defends well and Aldarisio ends up having to push Francis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Francis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Francis wants it to stay on the feet.
Francis shoots in but no luck this time.
Aldarisio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Francis is fending him off so far but Aldarisio persists. Nope, Francis circles away and we're back to standing.
Aldarisio goes for a double leg but Francis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Francis continues to drive forward.
Francis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aldarisio's waist but Aldarisio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Francis off to one side.
Aldarisio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Francis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aldarisio tries for a takedown but Francis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Francis shoots in and drives through. Aldarisio sprawls well.#T13#
Francis fails with a takedown attempt.
Aldarisio has a takedown stuffed.
Francis closes the distance and clinches up with Aldarisio, looking for a takedown. Francis pushes Aldarisio against the cage but Aldarisio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aldarisio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Francis circles away.
Francis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aldarisio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aldarisio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice sprawl there from Aldarisio as Francis shoots in.
Francis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aldarisio has a takedown stuffed.
Francis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aldarisio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Francis sprawls well. Francis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aldarisio gets slowly back to his feet.
Francis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aldarisio sprawls and moves away.
Francis shoots for a takedown but Aldarisio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T14#
Francis misses with a takedown attempt - Aldarisio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aldarisio or perhaps it was just good defense by Francis, which made it look bad.
Aldarisio shoots for a takedown but Francis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aldarisio slaps away a takedown attempt from Francis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aldarisio dives in for a single leg takedown but Francis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Francis.
Aldarisio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Francis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aldarisio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Francis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aldarisio somewhat.
Francis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aldarisio but Aldarisio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aldarisio stuffs the takedown attempt from Francis. Francis gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Francis is heads and Aldarisio is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Aldarisio wins on points by 1 to 0. |
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Event:
CFC CG 20
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Roman Francis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Heliogabale shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Francis (0) vs (2) Heliogabale
Heliogabale works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Francis (0) vs (5) Heliogabale
Francis regains half guard.
Francis tries to roll over but Heliogabale keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Heliogabale is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Francis manages to get to full guard.
Francis keeping full guard, as Heliogabale tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Francis is looking for a triangle but Heliogabale pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Heliogabale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Heliogabale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB2#
Heliogabale is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Francis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Heliogabale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Heliogabale drops back looking for a leg! Francis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Francis manages to kick Heliogabale off! Heliogabale jumps back into Francis's guard. #SUB#
Heliogabale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Francis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Heliogabale has managed to get both his arms back between Francis's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Francis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Heliogabale wants to pass the guard but Francis is keeping the position.#SUB#
Francis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heliogabale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Heliogabale passes Francis's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Francis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Francis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heliogabale on the ground.#SUB2#
Heliogabale seems to be looking for submissions.
Francis wants to improve his position but Heliogabale is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Heliogabale looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Heliogabale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Francis is just riding it out for now. Heliogabale eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Heliogabale is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is looking for a kimura but Francis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Heliogabale to get the leverage. #SUB#
Francis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Francis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Francis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Francis can't keep his opponent in guard - Heliogabale advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Heliogabale seems to be working for a kimura but Francis defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Heliogabale is working for a kimura but Francis is defending it quite comfortably.
Francis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HELLCADEMY, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
Heliogabale passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Francis (0) vs (8) Heliogabale#SUB2#
Heliogabale jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Francis manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Heliogabale tries for a kimura but Francis is defending well. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Francis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Heliogabale working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Heliogabale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Francis, who protects the arm well. #T5#
Francis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Heliogabale's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Heliogabale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Francis is just riding it out for now. Heliogabale eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Heliogabale seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Francis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Francis is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Heliogabale is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Francis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Francis wants to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Heliogabale is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Heliogabale wants to work for an arm triangle but Francis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Francis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Heliogabale is trying to work for a kimura but Francis is defending well.
#SUB2#
Heliogabale has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Francis defend it? Heliogabale steps over the head and cranks it - Francis is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Heliogabale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sardon Heliogabale!
During a confident post fight interview, Sardon Heliogabale thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 18
Date: Jun 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Roboute Guilliman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Roman Francis!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Guilliman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Francis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Guilliman did well to prevent Francis getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Guilliman (0) vs (2) Francis#SUB2#
Francis is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Guilliman is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roman Francis!
Roman Francis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC CG 16.5
Date: Jun 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Roboute Guilliman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Roman Francis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Guilliman closes the distance and clinches up with Francis, looking for a takedown. Guilliman pushes Francis against the cage but Francis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Francis tries to counter it with a takedown but Guilliman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Guilliman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Guilliman gets caught flat footed, as Francis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Guilliman (0) vs (2) Francis#SUB2#
Francis drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Francis as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Guilliman screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Francis! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Roman Francis!
Roman Francis thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 14.5
Date: May 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Roman Francis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jacob Parker!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Francis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parker but Parker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Francis fails with the takedown.
Francis stuffs the takedown.
Francis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Francis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Francis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Francis stuffs the takedown attempt from Parker. Parker gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Parker as Francis shoots in.
And Parker tries to counter it with a takedown but Francis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
Francis feinted with a counter takedown.
Francis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Francis.
Francis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parker avoids it really well and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Parker shoots in looking for a takedown. Francis tries to sprawl out of it but Parker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Francis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Francis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parker.
Horrible takedown attempt by Francis or perhaps it was just good defense by Parker, which made it look bad.
Parker slaps away a takedown attempt from Francis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Francis stuffs the takedown attempt from Parker. Parker gets slowly back to his feet.
Francis feinted with a counter takedown.
Parker looks for a takedown but Francis sprawls well.
Francis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Parker tries for a takedown but Francis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt - Francis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parker looks winded!
Francis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parker as he avoids it easily.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt - Francis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Francis is fending him off so far but Parker persists. Nope, Francis circles away and we're back to standing.
Parker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Francis's waist but Francis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parker off to one side.
Francis closes the distance and clinches up with Parker, looking for a takedown. Francis pushes Parker against the cage but Parker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Francis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parker circles away.#T2#
Francis shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well.
Francis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parker is fending him off so far but Francis persists. Nope, Parker circles away and we're back to standing.
Francis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parker is fending him off so far but Francis persists. Nope, Parker circles away and we're back to standing.
Parker tries for a takedown but Francis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Francis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parker.
Francis shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parker.
Francis shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Francis darts in looking for a takedown but Parker gets double underhooks and turns Francis into the cage.
Parker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Francis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Francis looking for a takedown.
Francis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Parker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Parker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parker shoots in and drives through. Francis sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parker.#T3#
Francis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Parker defends well and Francis ends up having to push Parker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Parker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Francis defends it well.
Parker has Francis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Francis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Parker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Parker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Francis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Francis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Parker is working for takedown but Francis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Parker has Francis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Francis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Francis tries for a takedown but Parker manages to get underhooks.
Parker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Francis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Francis tries to score a body lock takedown but Parker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Parker has Francis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Francis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Parker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Parker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Francis prevents it.
Francis is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Francis wants a takedown but no success here.
Francis is working for takedown but Parker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Francis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Francis tries for a takedown but Parker manages to get underhooks.
Parker wants a takedown.
Parker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Francis.
Parker is trying to drag Francis to the mat but Francis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Parker wants a takedown.
Parker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Francis after a bit of a struggle.
Francis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Parker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Parker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Francis after a bit of a struggle.
Parker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Francis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Francis shoots in but no luck this time.
Parker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T5#
Francis misses with a takedown attempt - Parker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parker shoots for a takedown but Francis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Parker has a takedown stuffed.
Francis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parker circles away.
Parker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Francis.
Francis has a takedown stuffed.
Francis slaps away a takedown attempt from Parker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Francis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parker but Parker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Parker as Francis shoots in.
Parker shoots in looking for a takedown. Francis tries to sprawl out of it but Parker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Francis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Francis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parker. #T6#
Francis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Francis as he avoids it easily.
Francis fails to land the takedown.
And Parker tries to counter it with a takedown but Francis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Parker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Francis circles away.
Francis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parker avoids it really well and circles away.
Parker closes the distance and clinches up with Francis, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes Francis against the cage but Francis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Francis shoots in looking for a takedown. Parker tries to sprawl out of it but Francis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Parker shoots in for a double leg but Francis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Francis shoots in but Parker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Parker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Francis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Francis somewhat.#T7#
Parker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Francis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Parker. No joy for Francis on that attempt.
And Parker tries to counter it with a takedown but Francis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Parker shoots in looking for a takedown but Francis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Parker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Francis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Francis fails with the takedown.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Francis as he avoids it easily.
Francis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Francis shoots in but Parker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Francis shoots in for a double leg but Parker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Parker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Francis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Parker leaves Francis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Francis slaps away a takedown attempt from Parker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Francis dives in and grabs Parker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes down on Francis's head and hops out.
Parker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Francis defends it nicely.#T8#
Francis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parker avoids it really well and circles away.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
Francis looks for a takedown but Parker sprawls well.
Francis leaves Parker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Francis shoots in looking for a takedown but Parker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Francis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Parker looks for a takedown but Francis sprawls well.
Francis darts in looking for a takedown but Parker gets double underhooks and turns Francis into the cage.
Francis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Francis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Parker after a bit of a struggle.
Parker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Francis prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T9#
Francis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Parker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Francis shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Francis.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt - Francis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Francis.
Parker closes the distance and clinches up with Francis, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes Francis against the cage but Francis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Francis feinted with a counter takedown.
Francis has a takedown stuffed.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
Francis shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Parker as Francis shoots in.
Parker shoots in for a double leg but Francis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T10#
Francis misses with a takedown attempt - Parker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parker shoots for a takedown but Francis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Francis.
Horrible takedown attempt by Parker or perhaps it was just good defense by Francis, which made it look bad.
Francis attempts a counter takedown but Parker avoids it well and moves away.
Francis shoots for a takedown but Parker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Parker looks for a takedown but Francis sprawls well.
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.
Parker fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Parker. No joy for Francis on that attempt.
Francis stuffs the takedown attempt from Parker. Parker gets slowly back to his feet.
Francis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parker is fending him off so far but Francis persists. Nope, Parker circles away and we're back to standing.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
Francis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T11#
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.
Parker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Francis but Francis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Francis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Parker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Francis.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Parker is defended easily by Francis.
Francis closes the distance and clinches up with Parker, looking for a takedown. Francis pushes Parker against the cage but Parker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Francis stuffs the takedown.
Francis shoots for a takedown but Parker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Parker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Francis closes the distance and clinches up with Parker, looking for a takedown. Francis pushes Parker against the cage but Parker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Parker with that takedown attempt.
Parker leaves Francis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T12#
Parker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Francis defends well and Parker ends up having to push Francis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Parker as Francis shoots in.
Parker shoots for a takedown but Francis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Francis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parker leaves Francis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
Francis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Parker slaps away a takedown attempt from Francis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Parker slaps away a takedown attempt from Francis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Francis as he avoids it easily.
Parker shoots in and drives through. Francis sprawls well.
Francis has a takedown stuffed.#T13#
Francis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Francis. No joy for Parker on that attempt.
Parker stuffs the takedown attempt from Francis. Francis gets slowly back to his feet.
Parker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Francis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Francis. No joy for Parker on that attempt.
Francis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Parker darts in looking for a takedown but Francis gets double underhooks and turns Parker into the cage.
Francis shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well.
Parker stuffs the takedown attempt from Francis. Francis gets slowly back to his feet.
Parker shoots for a double leg takedown but Francis sprawls well. He's pushed Parker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Parker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Francis's waist but Francis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parker off to one side.
Francis attempts a counter takedown but Parker avoids it well and moves away.
Francis darts in looking for a takedown but Parker gets double underhooks and turns Francis into the cage.
Francis wants a takedown.
Parker wants to take the fight to the mat but Francis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Francis wants to take the fight to the mat but Parker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T14#
Parker is working for takedown but Francis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Parker wants a takedown.
Francis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Francis has Parker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Parker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Parker tries for a takedown but Francis manages to get underhooks.
Francis wants a takedown but no success here.
Francis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Parker is looking for a takedown.
Parker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Francis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Parker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Francis.
Francis closes the distance and clinches up with Parker, looking for a takedown. Francis pushes Parker against the cage but Parker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Francis as he jumps to the side.
Francis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parker pinned against the cage. Parker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parker.
Parker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Francis defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Francis is heads and Parker is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Francis takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
A relieved looking Roman Francis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jacob Parker spoke after the fight, saying 'Dammit son, my momma is gonna whip my ass!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Roman Francis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Anderson Nogueira !
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Francis stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Francis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nogueira 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Francis (2) vs (0) Nogueira #SUB2#
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Francis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Francis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Francis passes into half guard.
Francis controlling the pace.
Francis wants to free his trapped foot but Nogueira is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Nogueira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Francis is working away from the top position though.
Francis controlling the pace.
Nogueira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Francis is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Francis has control of the leg.
Francis slows the pace down in half guard.
Nogueira is trying to control but can't.
Nogueira is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Francis is staying active.
Francis trying to mount his opponent but Nogueira defends it.
Francis is thwarting Nogueira 's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Nogueira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Francis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Francis's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Francis (2) vs (4) Nogueira #SUB2#
Francis preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nogueira .
Francis wants to control his opponent's hands but Nogueira gets his hands free.
Nogueira has the hooks in. Francis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nogueira is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Francis tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Francis breaks Nogueira 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Francis (4) vs (4) Nogueira
Francis wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position.
Francis content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6#
Francis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Francis advances to half guard.
Francis is taking a breather. Nogueira 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.
Francis is looking to advance position but Nogueira won't allow it.
Francis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T7#
Nogueira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Francis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nogueira looking for a sweep. Not yet Nogueira , not yet.
Nogueira is looking to sweep but instead, Francis has passed into half guard.
Nogueira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nogueira working a defensive guard here.
Francis sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Francis'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.
Nogueira 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.
Nogueira is trying to control the position but Francis postures up. #SUB2#
Nogueira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Francis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Francis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nogueira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nogueira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Francis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Francis passes Nogueira 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Francis is looking to advance position but Nogueira won't allow it. #T10#
Francis not doing much here.
Nogueira won't allow Francis to pass to mount.
Francis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nogueira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nogueira .#T11#
Francis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nogueira is keeping the position for now.
Nogueira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nogueira managing to control the position. #T12#
Francis passes Nogueira 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Francis wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is defending well.
Francis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Nogueira wants to control but Francis is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Francis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nogueira trying to control from the bottom.
Francis prevents Nogueira from improving his position.#T14#
Nogueira trying to hold on to Francis's head to control him but Francis postures up.
#SUB#
Francis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nogueira wants to improve his position but Francis is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Francis slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Nogueira gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Nogueira wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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Event:
CFC CG 6
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Elijah Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Roman Francis!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Francis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anderson quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Francis#SUB2#
Francis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Francis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Francis. #SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Francis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Francis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Francis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Francis eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Francis seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Francis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Francis eventually gives up the hold.
Francis is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Francis is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Francis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Francis. #SUB2#
Francis is working for a submission of some sort.
Francis prevents Anderson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Francis is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Francis to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Francis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Francis seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Francis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Anderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Francis tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Francis defends it easily.#SUB#
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Francis is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Anderson has his foot on Francis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Francis works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Francis defends easily.
#SUB2#
Francis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4##SUB#
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Francis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Francis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Francis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Francis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Francis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Francis has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Francis drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Francis off! Francis jumps back into Anderson's guard. #SUB#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Francis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Francis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Francis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T5##SUB#
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Francis defends easily.
Francis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Francis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Francis defends easily.
Francis looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Francis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Francis has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.#T6#
Anderson keeping full guard, as Francis tries to pass. #SUB2#
Francis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Francis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Francis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Francis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Anderson working for a triangle but Francis defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Francis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Francis drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Francis off! Francis jumps back into Anderson's guard. #SUB2#
Francis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Francis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Francis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7##SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Francis is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Francis has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Francis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Francis forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Francis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T8##SUB2#
Francis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Francis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Francis is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Francis.
#SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Francis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Francis eventually gives up the hold. #T9##SUB2#
Francis maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Anderson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Francis has cracked it and Anderson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Francis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roman Francis!
Our winner, Roman Francis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC CG 5
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Roman Francis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Darragh Prendergast!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Prendergast stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Prendergast wants it to stay on the feet.
Prendergast leaves Francis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Prendergast fails to land the takedown.
Prendergast shoots in for a double leg but Francis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Francis shoots in for a takedown but Prendergast shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Francis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prendergast fails with a takedown attempt.
Prendergast fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Prendergast shoots in looking for a takedown. Francis tries to sprawl out of it but Prendergast keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Francis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Prendergast has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Prendergast shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prendergast fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Prendergast defends well and Francis ends up having to push Prendergast into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Francis wants to take the fight to the mat but Prendergast manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Prendergast goes for a takedown attempt but Francis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Prendergast shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Francis but Francis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Prendergast looks winded!
Francis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Prendergast stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Prendergast wants it to stay on the feet.#T1##TD2#
Francis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Prendergast to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Francis (0) vs (2) Prendergast#SUB2#
Prendergast thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Francis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Francis (2) vs (2) Prendergast#SUB#
Francis drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Francis as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Prendergast screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Francis! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Roman Francis!
A relieved looking Roman Francis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC CG 2
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roman Francis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roboute Guilliman!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Francis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Guilliman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Francis (4) vs (0) Guilliman
Guilliman tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Francis has hold of Guilliman's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Guilliman seems comfortable defending it but Francis has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Guilliman is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Guilliman is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Francis couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roman Francis!
A very excited looking Roman Francis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC 629
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Guilliman wants to clinch.
Francis with a jab.
Nice jab there from Guilliman. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Francis has been cut.
We've been informed that Guilliman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Guilliman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Roboute Guilliman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Francis wants it to stay on the feet.
Guilliman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guilliman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Francis defends it well.
A head kick misses from Francis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guilliman is looking to clinch but Francis is avoiding it.
Guilliman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guilliman moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guilliman.#T1#
Guilliman avoids the body shot from Francis.
Guilliman misses with a takedown attempt - Francis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roman Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roboute Guilliman.
The crowd cheers as Francis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guilliman doesn't seem phased though.
Guilliman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Francis as he jumps to the side.
Guilliman tries to close the distance and clinch but Francis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guilliman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Francis scores with a kick to the body.
Francis circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick lands for Francis.
Francis misses with a wild body shot.
Guilliman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Francis throws a shot to the body.
Guilliman looks winded!#T2##CL#
Francis moves into range and clinches up with Guilliman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Francis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Francis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Francis is leaning against Guilliman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Francis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Guilliman or not.
Francis lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Francis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Francis.
Francis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Francis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guilliman backwards.
Francis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Francis digs a right hand into Guilliman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guilliman's gas tank.
Francis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Francis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Francis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Francis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Francis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Francis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Guilliman or not.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Francis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Francis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Roman Francis!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Roman Francis!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Roman Francis!
Roman Francis wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Roman Francis 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:
CFC 627
Date: Dec 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Mondragon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mondragon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Francis throwing a counter right hand but Mondragon manages to avoid it.
Francis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mondragon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Francis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mondragon.
Mondragon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Francis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Francis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mondragon wants to counter with a clinch but Francis pushes him away.
Nice uppercut lands for Francis. That snapped Mondragon's head back.
Francis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Francis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mondragon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis throws a body kick that misses.
Mondragon checks the leg kick.
Francis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mondragon blocks the body kick.
#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Mondragon misses the target.
Mondragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Francis takes one to the side of the head.
Mondragon avoids the body shot from Francis.
Francis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mondragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Francis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Francis lands a nice looking body kick.
Francis throws a sloppy head kick and Mondragon moves out of range easily. #CL#
Francis forces Mondragon back against the cage and clinches.
Mondragon wants a takedown.
Mondragon tries to land knees in the clinch but Francis avoids the damage to the body.
Mondragon stalling the fight.
Francis misses with a punch to the body.
Esteban Mondragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mondragon tries to stall but Francis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
Francis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Francis has a couple of punches blocked by Mondragon.
Mondragon blocking some punches.
Mondragon wants to stall.
Francis gets through Mondragon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Francis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mondragon blocking some punches.
Mondragon slowing the pace effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Francis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Francis working aggressively here.
Francis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Francis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mondragon's elbow.
Mondragon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Francis.
Mondragon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Francis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Francis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Francis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Roman Francis!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Roman Francis!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Roman Francis!
Roman Francis wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Roman Francis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC 609
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Francis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Prendergast on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Prendergast misses with a head kick.
Prendergast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prendergast throws a head kick but Francis moves out of range.
Prendergast on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Francis throws a body kick that misses.
Prendergast is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Prendergast.
Prendergast misses with a body shot.
Prendergast has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Francis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Francis throws a sloppy head kick and Prendergast moves out of range easily.
Prendergast tries to clinch but Francis is having none of it.
Prendergast doesn't manage to clinch there - Francis circles away.
Francis quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Prendergast avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prendergast looks to land a combination but Francis avoids it well.
Francis throws a head kick but Prendergast moves out of range.
Prendergast misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Prendergast as he checks the leg kick.
Prendergast throws a head kick that misses.
Francis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prendergast.
#T1#
Prendergast misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Francis.
Prendergast blocks a head kick by Francis.
Francis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Francis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Prendergast misses.
Prendergast throws the left hand but Francis avoids the punch easily.
Prendergast throws a sloppy head kick and Francis moves out of range easily.
Francis wants to land a leg kick but Prendergast is out of range.
A head kick misses from Francis.
Prendergast throws a right hand that Francis ducks under and follows up with a left that Francis also avoids with ease.
Prendergast thows a left - swing and a miss!
Francis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Prendergast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Francis.
Francis misses with a looping left.#T2#
Francis keeps the fight on the outside.
Francis scoring well with a low kick there.
Prendergast tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Prendergast.
Francis just misses with a punch to the body.
Prendergast is looking for the big counter here.
Prendergast scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prendergast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Francis moves away.#CL#
Francis has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Francis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Francis.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Francis.
Francis blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Francis.
#BC2#
Prendergast breaks the clinch.
Francis throws a body kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Francis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Prendergast has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Prendergast and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Francis is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Prendergast on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Prendergast tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Francis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Francis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Francis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 10:9
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Francis!
Roman Francis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Francis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Francis slips a jab and a cross from Owens.
Francis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Francis moves into the clinch.
Francis throws a punch but it's blocked by Owens.
Francis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Owens backwards.
Owens blocking some punches.
Owens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Owens slows down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Francis.
Francis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Francis fails to land.
Owens tries to work over Francis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Owens is working Francis over against the cage.
Francis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Francis misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Owens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Owens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Francis working aggressively here.
Owens misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Owens.
Owens leaning his opponent against the cage.
Francis misses with some punches.
Francis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Francis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Owens just leaning against Francis, taking a breather.
Owens blocks an uppercut.
Francis lands a shot to the body.
Owens is looking to break free of the clinch but Francis has double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Francis.
Francis misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Owens is trying to break free.
Francis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Owens's elbow. #BC#
Owens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Owens blocks a head kick by Francis.
Owens tries to clinch but Francis moves out of range.
Owens tries to clinch but Francis moves out of range.
Francis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Francis misses with a head kick.
Francis tries a head kick but it misses.
Francis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Francis misses with a head kick.
Francis throws a head kick but Owens moves out of range.
Owens blocks a leg kick.
Owens tries to bum rush Francis with a series of wild strikes but Francis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Francis replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Owens blocks it well.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch but Francis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Francis connects with a body shot that sends Owens's belly button to the back.#T3#
Francis keeps Owens at a distance using the push kick.
Francis throws a head kick but Owens moves out of range.
Francis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Francis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owens throwing a counter right hand but Francis manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Francis.
Owens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Owens swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Francis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Owens.
Francis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Owens lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT#It looks like Roman Francis has been cut.
Owens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Francis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Francis throws out a loose jab but Owens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Owens attempts a counter takedown but Francis avoids it well and moves away.
Francis blocks the body kick.
Francis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Francis dodges the punch combination from Owens.
Francis blocks a head kick by Owens.
Francis looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Francis throws a sloppy head kick and Owens moves out of range easily.
Owens blocks a head kick by Francis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Francis closes the distance and clinches.
Francis struggles to land a body shot inside as Owens controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Francis.
Francis misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Owens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Owens misses with a head kick.
Francis punishes Owens's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Owens has Francis up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Owens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Owens clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Francis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Francis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Owens clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Owens breaks the clinch.
Francis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Owens was well out of range. Poor timing from Francis.
Owens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Owens wants to clinch up but Francis keeps it at a distance.
Francis throws a sloppy head kick and Owens moves out of range easily.
Grant Owens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Francis.
Owens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Francis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Owens moves out of range as Francis throws a body kick.
Owens lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Roman Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Francis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis scores with a hook to the body. Owens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Owens tries to bum rush Francis with a series of wild strikes but Francis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Francis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That kick from Francis tenderised Owens's leg. Owens is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Francis tries a head kick but it misses.
Roman Francis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Francis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Francis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Owens. Those never looked like landing.
Francis throws a fast counter high kick but Owens manages to duck under it in time.
Owens scores with a head kick.
Francis lands a head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Grant Owens has been cut.
Francis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owens throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Owens clinches up with Francis and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Owens scores with a nice short uppercut.
Francis digs a right hand into Owens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Owens's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Owens.
Owens lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owens prevents a body shot from Francis. #T2#
Francis struggles to land a body shot inside as Owens controls his hands.
Francis tries to work over Owens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Owens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Francis has him pressed against the cage.
Owens wants to break free but Francis has control.
Francis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Owens lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Owens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Francis throws a head kick but Owens moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Francis.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Francis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Francis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A head kick misses from Francis.
Owens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Francis.#CL#
Owens moves into the clinch.
Francis blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Owens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Owens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Francis looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Francis scores with a jab to the body.
Francis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Francis throws a head kick but Owens moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Owens misses the target.
Francis throws a sloppy head kick and Owens moves out of range easily.
Owens is looking for a counter combo.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch but Francis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Francis throws a head kick that misses.
Francis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Owens.
Francis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Owens is out of range.
Francis tries a head kick but it misses.
Francis lands a right hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Owens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Owens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Owens blocks a head kick by Francis.
It looked like Owens was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Francis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Owens has a couple of punches blocked by Francis.
#BC#
Owens manages to break the clinch.
Francis throws a head kick but Owens moves out of range.
#CL2#
Francis moves into range and clinches up with Owens.
Francis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Owens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Owens is trying to break free.
A left hand lands to the body for Francis.
A left hand lands to the body for Francis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Owens.
Francis can't find room to land a body shot as Owens controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roman Francis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Owens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Francis.
A head kick from Francis lands but Owens takes it in his stride.
Owens throws a series of punches but Francis avoids them all with ease.
Owens tries to clinch but Francis is having none of it.
We've been told by Owens's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Francis tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Owens.
Francis shapes to counter with a head kick.
Owens throws a right and a left that Francis avoids nicely.
Francis throws a head kick that misses.
Owens fails to land with a series of punches.
Francis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Owens is out of range and Francis settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis throws a body shot but no joy.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch but Francis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Owens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Francis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Owens tries to clinch but Francis is having none of it.
A head kick by Francis misses
and Owens counters with a one-two to the body.
Francis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Owens rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Francis throws a sloppy head kick and Owens moves out of range easily.
Owens throws a big counter combination but Francis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Owens is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Francis.
Owens fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Owens.
Francis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Francis throws a push kick but Owens slaps the foot to one side.
Owens tries to clinch up but Francis circles away and keeps his distance.
Owens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Francis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Francis swats away the attempt to clinch by Owens.
Owens wants to clinch up but Francis keeps it at a distance.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch but Francis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grant Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Francis throws a lazy right hand but Owens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Francis throws a head kick that misses.
Owens blocks a head kick by Francis.
Francis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Owens scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Francis takes a swing at Owens's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Owens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Owens.
Owens tries to clinch up.#KD#
Owens lands a big head kick that sends Francis tumbling to the mat! Owens takes a step backwards and waves Francis back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Francis is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owens tries to clinch but Francis is having none of it.
Francis is still on wobbly legs! Can Owens finish him?
Francis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owens wants to clinch.#T3#
Francis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Francis seems to have recovered his senses.
Francis avoids the head kick by Owens.
No joy there for Owens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Owens! Francis is backing up but he can't get away as Owens lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Francis and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Grant Owens!
Grant Owens decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Livingstone takes the fight into the clinch.
Francis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Francis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Francis digs a right hand underneath Livingstone's ribcage. Livingstone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Francis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Livingstone's efforts to push away.
Francis digs a right hand underneath Livingstone's ribcage. Livingstone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Livingstone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Francis.
Francis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Francis lands a body punch.
Livingstone looks winded!
Francis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Livingstone is trying to break free.
Francis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Livingstone wants to get back to striking at distance but Francis won't allow it.
Francis lands a body shot.
Francis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Livingstone backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Francis.
Good body shot from Francis.
Francis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Francis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Francis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Francis.
Francis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#KD#
Francis drops Livingstone onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Livingstone is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Livingstone is rocked!
Francis lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Livingstone to his knees! Francis keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Francis!
After winning the bout, Roman Francis 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Francis seems to be stalking Lei here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Lei drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roman Francis!
Roman Francis very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Francis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moreau.
Moreau moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFrancis.#CL2#
Francis takes the fight into the clinch.
Moreau taking a breather.
Moreau swings wildly with an uppercut but Francis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moreau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Francis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moreau's elbow.
Moreau is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Francis pushes Moreau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Francis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreau misses with the head strike.
Moreau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Moreau fails to land.
Francis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moreau's efforts to push away.
Moreau misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Moreau lands a shoulder strike.
Francis blocking some punches.
Francis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moreau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Francis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Francis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moreau tries to break the clinch but Francis is controlling the position.
Moreau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Francis lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Francis.
Francis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Francis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moreau backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moreau.
Moreau swings wildly with an uppercut but Francis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Francis on the inside. #ROC2#Moreau is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Francis.
Oh Moreau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Francis.
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!
Francis lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Francis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moreau looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Moreau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Francis lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Moreau to his knees! Francis keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Francis!
An out of breath and clearly excited Roman Francis thanked Brooklyn Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Jamal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jamal wants it to stay on the feet.
Peterson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Prince Jamal has been cut.#TD2#
Peterson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jamal is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Peterson dives into side control.
#REVR##SU2#
Peterson stands up and beckons Jamal to his feet. #CL2#
Peterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Jamal avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
Peterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jamal walks away with a smile on his face. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jamal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jamal throws a hook but Peterson avoids it easily.
Peterson shoots in and drives through. Jamal sprawls well.
Jamal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Prince Jamal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perry Peterson.
Peterson lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Peterson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jamal throws a sloppy head kick and Peterson moves out of range easily.
Jamal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jamal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Peterson clinches up against the cage.
Jamal throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
A head punch on the inside from Jamal fails to land.
Jamal has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
#TD2#
Peterson decides to pull guard.
Jamal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Peterson's guard.
Peterson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Peterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jamal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jamal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SU#
Peterson is working an open guard so Jamal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jamal throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jamal.
Jamal misses with a head kick.
Peterson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jamal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jamal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jamal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Peterson scores with a takedown into Jamal's guard.
Jamal tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Peterson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Peterson stands up over Jamal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peterson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jamal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jamal trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jamal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jamal tries to get out of the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jamal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jamal throws a lazy head kick
and Peterson counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Jamal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jamal tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Perry Peterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Prince Jamal'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.#R2##CL#
Jamal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jamal misses with a punch to the body.
Jamal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Peterson tries to pull guard but Jamal holds him up against the cage and eventually Peterson drops back down to his feet.
Peterson fails to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Jamal tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Jamal back against the cage.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Jamal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Jamal. #BC2#
Peterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterson lands a jab to Jamal's midsection.#CL2#
Peterson clinches.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Jamal misses with a punch to the body.
Jamal misses with some punches.
Peterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jamal walks away with a smile on his face. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Prince Jamal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perry Peterson.
A head kick by Jamal misses
and Peterson counters with a nice body shot.
Jamal throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Jamal. No joy for Peterson on that attempt.
Jamal tries a head kick but it misses.
Peterson unleashes a big counter combination but Jamal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jamal misses with a head kick.
Jamal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Jamal misses
and Peterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jamal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Decent striking displayed by Peterson there.#CUT2#Prince Jamal's cut is getting worse.
Peterson blocks a head kick by Jamal.
Jamal throws a sloppy head kick
and Peterson counters with a good, hard body kick but Jamal shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2##CL2#
Peterson rushes Jamal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peterson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Peterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Peterson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jamal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson wants to stall.
Peterson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jamal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Peterson working hard to break the clinch.
Peterson looking for a takedown.
Jamal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jamal smiles and moves away.
Prince Jamal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamal throws a head kick that misses.
Peterson throws a counter combo.
A shot to the body from Jamal misses
and Peterson counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Jamal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Jamal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Peterson, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jamal.
Jamal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Peterson is working for takedown but Jamal is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Peterson pulls guard successfully.
Jamal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Peterson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jamal preventing the sweep.
Peterson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SU2#
Peterson stands up and waves to Jamal to follow him.
Peterson avoids the head kick by Jamal.
Peterson is looking for the big counter here.
Peterson checks a leg kick.
Peterson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jamal is fending him off so far but Peterson persists. Nope, Jamal circles away and we're back to standing.
Jamal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jamal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peterson avoids the head kick by Jamal.
A head kick misses from Jamal.
Peterson scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Peterson feints and as Jamal raises his hands in defense, Peterson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jamal keeping full guard, as Peterson tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Perry Peterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Prince Jamal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Peterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jamal.
Jamal misses with a head kick.
Peterson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jamal throws a head kick that misses
and Peterson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Peterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Peterson drives through and clinches with Jamal against the cage.
Peterson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jamal is defending well for now.
Jamal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jamal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peterson can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamal tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jamal throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Peterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterson blocks a head kick by Jamal.
Jamal throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Peterson thuds a left hand into Jamal's body.
Jamal throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jamal misses with a shot to the body
and Peterson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jamal's knee momentarily.#TD2#
Peterson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peterson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jamal has hold of Peterson's hands but Peterson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Peterson stalling. #SUB2#
Peterson is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Still in half guard, Peterson seems content to control.
Jamal is looking to control Peterson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jamal avoid being mounted?
Jamal is refusing to be controlled, as Peterson sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Peterson wants to work for an arm triangle but Jamal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Peterson wants to free his trapped foot but Jamal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jamal wants to control but Peterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peterson wants to pass to mount but Jamal is defending the position.
Peterson trying to control from half guard but Jamal is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Peterson shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jamal looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Jamal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jamal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peterson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jamal.
Jamal throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Peterson's head.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Jamal.
Peterson throws a big counter head kick but Jamal avoids it with no problem.
Prince Jamal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Jamal misses.
Peterson throws a nice head kick!
Peterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peterson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#It looks like Perry Peterson has been cut.
A left and a right from Peterson both land. Nice combination.
Jamal throws a sloppy body shot
and Peterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jamal as he avoids it easily.
Perry Peterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Prince Jamal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perry Peterson.
Jamal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perry Peterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Peterson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perry Peterson! |
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