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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grappler Three enables Villechaize to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grappler Three manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Villechaize sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappler Three working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Villechaize.
Villechaize tries to free his leg and advance position but Grappler Three is retaining full guard.
Villechaize lands a couple of digs.
Grappler Three on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grappler Three tries to get out of the position.
Grappler Three avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villechaize throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grappler Three works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Villechaize is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Villechaize throws a big elbow that misses.
Villechaize throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler Three looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Villechaize forces his way into half guard.
Villechaize missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Villechaize throwing shots but Grappler Three is blocking nicely.
Grappler Three is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Villechaize wants to pass the guard but Grappler Three is defending well.
Villechaize throws a strike but Grappler Three avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Villechaize in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Villechaize trying to control but Grappler Three is working from the bottom.
Grappler Three avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Villechaize closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Villechaize trying to control the action but Grappler Three is working from the bottom. #T2#
Villechaize working the head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Villechaize are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Grappler Three tries to bench press Villechaize off him but Villechaize keeps the position.
Villechaize is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Grappler Three's shoulder. That is not cool.
Villechaize working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Grappler Three takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Villechaize has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Villechaize landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Villechaize misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Grappler Three is trying to get back to half guard.
Villechaize trying to control the action but Grappler Three is working from the bottom. #T3#
Grappler Three parries the strikes from Villechaize easily there. Villechaize is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Grappler Three to escape.
Villechaize in side control, throwing shots but Grappler Three defends.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Grappler Three takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Villechaize wants to control but Grappler Three is keeping him busy.
Villechaize working away.
Villechaize is looking to take a break and control but Grappler Three is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grappler Three on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Villechaize working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Villechaize working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Villechaize working away.
Villechaize is chipping away with strikes.
Villechaize is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Grappler Three's shoulder. That is not cool.
It looks like Villechaize might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Villechaize in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Villechaize dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Villechaize scores with a takedown into Grappler Three's guard.
Villechaize is looking to work some ground and pound but Grappler Three has wrist control.
Villechaize is looking to work some ground and pound but Grappler Three has wrist control.
Villechaize wants to control from the top but Grappler Three keeps moving.
Villechaize stopping the sweep attempt from Grappler Three.
Grappler Three keeping moving, preventing Villechaize from controlling successfully.
Villechaize has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villechaize pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grappler Three is keeping the position for now.
Villechaize controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1##TD2#
Villechaize bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Villechaize takes a little break here. Grappler Three wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Villechaize postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Grappler Three avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Villechaize.
Herve Villechaize has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ground and pound from Villechaize seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Villechaize is looking to take a break and control but Grappler Three is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Villechaize seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Villechaize tries to score with some ground and pound. Grappler Three controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Villechaize working the ground and pound from side control.
Villechaize scoring with punches and elbows.
Villechaize throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Villechaize trying to control the position but Grappler Three is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Villechaize looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Grappler Three is avoiding damage well.
Villechaize fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Villechaize working the ground and pound from side control.
Grappler Three taking a bit of punishment here - Villechaize scoring with strikes.
Villechaize fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Villechaize tries to score with some ground and pound. Grappler Three controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Villechaize wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grappler Three keeps working.
Villechaize controls the position from side control.
Villechaize lands an elbow.
Villechaize wants to control but Grappler Three is keeping him busy.
Grappler Three dodges the ground and pound from Villechaize.
Villechaize is looking to take a break and control but Grappler Three is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Villechaize working the ground and pound but Grappler Three is defending the strikes.
Villechaize fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Villechaize working the ground and pound from side control.
Villechaize wants to control but Grappler Three is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The strikes coming from Villechaize are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Villechaize lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Villechaize showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Villechaize looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Villechaize lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Villechaize throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Villechaize wants to pass to mount but Grappler Three is defending the position.
Villechaize controlling the action here.
Grappler Three might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Villechaize throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villechaize is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Villechaize thows a huge punch but Grappler Three dodges it nicely.
Villechaize content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Grappler Three avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Villechaize.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Villechaize missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Villechaize is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grappler Three is not content to let Villechaize control the position.
Villechaize lands with a punch from half guard.
Villechaize thows a huge punch but Grappler Three dodges it nicely.
Villechaize controlling the pace.
Villechaize throwing shots but Grappler Three is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Villechaize throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grappler Three tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Villechaize is in Grappler Three's guard.
Villechaize lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grappler Three preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Villechaize works over Grappler Three with some ground and pound from guard.
Villechaize throwing strikes from guard but Grappler Three blocks nicely.
Villechaize is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grappler Three avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grappler Three utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Villechaize forces his way into half guard.
Nice strikes from Villechaize there. #T3#
Villechaize passes to side control.
Villechaize tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Villechaize in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Grappler Three is not content to let Villechaize control the position.
Villechaize scores with a couple of short elbows.
Villechaize throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Villechaize postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T4#
Villechaize wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grappler Three keeps working.
Check out the look on Villechaize's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Grappler Three is being controlled here.
Grappler Three taking punishment in the form of punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Villechaize lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Grappler Three taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zombie Grappler Three has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herve Villechaize is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Villechaize just content to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herve Villechaize comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Villechaize has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 24:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herve Villechaize! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Villechaize manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grappler Three on his heels. He'll look to pass Grappler Three's guard now, I'm sure.
Villechaize throws a strike but Grappler Three rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Grappler Three throwing strikes from guard but Villechaize blocks nicely.
Villechaize controlling Grappler Three's posture.
Grappler Three looking to pass the guard.
Villechaize looking for a sweep. Not yet Villechaize, not yet.
Villechaize really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler Three trying to control but Villechaize is working from the bottom.
Villechaize seems keen to control Grappler Three's posture.
Grappler Three wants to control from the top but Villechaize keeps moving. #T1#
Villechaize pulls Grappler Three in close to prevent any damage.
Grappler Three won't allow Villechaize to sweep him here.
Grappler Three throwing strikes from guard but Villechaize blocks nicely.
Villechaize managing to control the position.
Grappler Three trying to control but Villechaize is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grappler Three shoots in for a double leg but Villechaize sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Villechaize closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grappler Three to the mat! Grappler Three manages to get full guard.
Grappler Three keeping full guard, as Villechaize tries to pass.
Villechaize slips nicely into half guard.
Villechaize trying to control from Grappler Three's half guard. Grappler Three has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Villechaize postures up in Grappler Three's guard and throws a big left but Grappler Three blocks it.
Villechaize working some strikes from top position.
Villechaize throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grappler Three works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Villechaize with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Villechaize accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Villechaize has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Villechaize content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Villechaize working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Villechaize controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Villechaize loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Villechaize makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Villechaize in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Villechaize tries to free his leg and advance position but Grappler Three is retaining full guard.
Villechaize is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Grappler Three trying to keep a closed guard but Villechaize is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Villechaize postures up in Grappler Three's guard and throws a big left but Grappler Three blocks it.
Villechaize preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Grappler Three looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Villechaize has control of Grappler Three's left arm, preventing Grappler Three from doing any damage.
Villechaize'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Villechaize wants to hit a sweep here but Grappler Three passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Villechaize there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Villechaize dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grappler Three is defended easily by Villechaize.
Grappler Three closes this distance looking for a takedown but Villechaize circles away.#TD#
Villechaize scores with a takedown into Grappler Three's guard.
Villechaize lands a couple of elbows.
Grappler Three keeping moving, preventing Villechaize from controlling successfully.
Villechaize makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Villechaize won't allow Grappler Three to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villechaize throwing strikes but missing.
Villechaize is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grappler Three keeping moving, preventing Villechaize from controlling successfully. #T1#
Villechaize stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grappler Three swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Villechaize throws a big right hand that misses.
Villechaize is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grappler Three can do to turn this around?
Villechaize trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappler Three is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Villechaize is in close to Grappler Three's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grappler Three keeping moving, preventing Villechaize from controlling successfully.
Grappler Three is trying to control the position but Villechaize postures up.
Grappler Three keeping full guard, as Villechaize tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Herve Villechaize is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Villechaize shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Grappler Three is staying active underneath Villechaize, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Villechaize thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grappler Three's head.
Villechaize controlling the action here.
Grappler Three is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Villechaize thows a huge punch but Grappler Three dodges it nicely.
Villechaize wants to advance to full mount but Grappler Three doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Villechaize postures up in Grappler Three's guard and throws a big left but Grappler Three blocks it.
Villechaize throwing strikes but missing.
Villechaize is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Villechaize wants to control from the top but Grappler Three keeps moving.
Villechaize throwing strikes from guard but Grappler Three blocks nicely. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Villechaize in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Villechaize throws a big elbow that misses.
Villechaize trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Villechaize trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Grappler Three manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villechaize managing to control the position.
Villechaize tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Villechaize is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Villechaize dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Villechaize defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grappler Three.
Grappler Three fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Villechaize shoots in and bounces Grappler Three off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Villechaize throws an elbow that misses. Grappler Three uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Villechaize's guard. Nice move by Grappler Three!#REVB#
Grappler Three is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grappler Three stopping the sweep attempt from Villechaize.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler Three throws an elbow that misses. Villechaize uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grappler Three's guard. Nice move by Villechaize!#REVR#
Villechaize working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Grappler Three is trying to keep Villechaize in close.
Villechaize controls from within his opponent's guard.
Grappler Three working a defensive guard here.
Villechaize is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Villechaize wants to pass the guard but Grappler Three is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Villechaize's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Villechaize content to stall in guard here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grappler Three keeping moving, preventing Villechaize from controlling successfully.
Villechaize loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Villechaize trying to control but Grappler Three is working from the bottom.
Villechaize connects with a couple of short punches.
Villechaize trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappler Three is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Villechaize with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Villechaize throws a strike but Grappler Three rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Grappler Three is fighting to break Villechaize's control of his arms but Villechaize is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Villechaize tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Villechaize is looking to sweep but instead, Grappler Three has passed into half guard.
Villechaize is looking for a sweep. Grappler Three is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grappler Three throwing shots but Villechaize is blocking nicely.
Villechaize works his way to full guard. Good work.
Villechaize will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Villechaize tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Villechaize is adopting a defensive guard.
Grappler Three missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Villechaize looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Villechaize.
Villechaize wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grappler Three keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herve Villechaize showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Villechaize has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herve Villechaize! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Villechaize shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grappler Three's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Villechaize wants to control from the top but Grappler Three keeps moving.
Grappler Three on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grappler Three tries to get out of the position.
Villechaize is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Villechaize throwing strikes from guard but Grappler Three blocks nicely.
Grappler Three keeping moving, preventing Villechaize from controlling successfully.
Villechaize passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villechaize thows a huge punch but Grappler Three dodges it nicely.
Villechaize takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Villechaize is trying to control the action in half guard but Grappler Three is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Villechaize throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Grappler Three to regain full guard.
Villechaize trying to control but Grappler Three is working from the bottom.
Villechaize throwing strikes from guard but Grappler Three blocks nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Grappler Three keeping moving, preventing Villechaize from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Villechaize looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Grappler Three!#T2#
Villechaize happy to just control the position for now.
Villechaize has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Villechaize wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grappler Three keeps working.
Grappler Three is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Grappler Three tries to roll over but Villechaize keeps him under control.
Villechaize trying to control the pace.
Grappler Three tries to roll over but Villechaize keeps him under control.#T3#
Villechaize thows a huge punch but Grappler Three dodges it nicely.
Villechaize seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Villechaize throwing shots but Grappler Three is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Villechaize in particular looking to stall.
Villechaize slips a nice elbow through Grappler Three's hands, connecting with Grappler Three's forehead.
Villechaize lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grappler Three is refusing to be controlled, as Villechaize sits in half guard.
Villechaize misses with a head shot. Grappler Three uses the momentum to regain guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grappler Three keeping full guard, as Villechaize tries to pass.
Villechaize trying to control but Grappler Three is working from the bottom.
Villechaize throws an elbow that misses. Grappler Three uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Villechaize's guard. Nice move by Grappler Three!#REVR#
Grappler Three wants to control from the top but Villechaize keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappler Three is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Villechaize is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Villechaize is controlling Grappler Three's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Villechaize dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Villechaize closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grappler Three did well to prevent Villechaize getting side control.
Villechaize is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Grappler Three reverses the position - he's now on top in Villechaize's guard.
Grappler Three is fighting to break Villechaize's control of his arms but Villechaize is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Villechaize looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grappler Three is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villechaize pulls Grappler Three in to control the position. #T1#
Grappler Three stands up over Villechaize, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grappler Three throwing strikes but missing.
Villechaize managing to control the position.
Grappler Three's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Villechaize tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herve Villechaize has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grappler Three is stalling in the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Villechaize holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Villechaize manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grappler Three on his heels. He'll look to pass Grappler Three's guard now, I'm sure.
Grappler Three is adopting a defensive guard.
Villechaize throwing strikes but missing.
Villechaize pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grappler Three is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Villechaize with a nice head shot there.
Villechaize looking to pass the guard.
Grappler Three working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Villechaize.
Grappler Three keeping moving, preventing Villechaize from controlling successfully.
Villechaize engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Villechaize postures up in Grappler Three's guard and throws a big left but Grappler Three blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Villechaize darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Villechaize seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Villechaize not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Villechaize trying to control from half guard but Grappler Three is working away.
Villechaize seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappler Three blocking the ground and pound attempt from Villechaize.
Villechaize thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grappler Three's head.
Villechaize throwing shots but Grappler Three is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Villechaize showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Villechaize gets a takedown into half guard.
Villechaize looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Villechaize content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Villechaize missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler Three trying to control but Villechaize postures up.
Villechaize wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grappler Three keeps working. #T1#
Villechaize winds up and cracks Grappler Three with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Villechaize thows a huge punch but Grappler Three dodges it nicely.
Grappler Three keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Villechaize is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Grappler Three keeping moving, preventing Villechaize from controlling successfully.
Grappler Three utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Villechaize is looking to advance position but Grappler Three has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Villechaize really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Villechaize 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.
Villechaize trying to control but Grappler Three postures up.
Villechaize is positioning himself well to prevent Grappler Three advancing to mount.
Grappler Three misses with a head shot. Villechaize uses the momentum to regain guard.
Villechaize seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Villechaize manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grappler Three manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Villechaize has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Villechaize working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grappler Three's head.
Villechaize postures up in Grappler Three's guard and throws a big left but Grappler Three blocks it.
Villechaize trying to move into half guard but instead Grappler Three has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Villechaize manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grappler Three manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Villechaize tries to free his leg and advance position but Grappler Three is retaining full guard.
Villechaize throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grappler Three works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Villechaize 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.
Villechaize throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grappler Three works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Villechaize looking to sit in guard and control but Grappler Three gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Grappler Three throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Villechaize works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Villechaize pulls Grappler Three in to control the position.
Grappler Three might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Villechaize is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herve Villechaize comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Villechaize has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herve Villechaize! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Grappler Three fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Do Souza to the ground. Grappler Three is now in Do Souza's guard.
Do Souza trying to keep a closed guard but Grappler Three is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Do Souza is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Do Souza wants to control from the top but Grappler Three keeps moving.
Do Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do Souza wants to control from the top but Grappler Three keeps moving.
Do Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grappler Three swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Do Souza trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grappler Three's guard.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Do Souza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Do Souza wants to pass the guard but Grappler Three is keeping the position.
Do Souza trying to control but Grappler Three is working from the bottom.
Do Souza 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Grappler Three on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grappler Three tries to get out of the position.
Do Souza trying to control but Grappler Three is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Grappler Three drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grappler Three lands a nice forearm strike.
Do Souza is trying to control Grappler Three's posture but Grappler Three avoids it.
Grappler Three cracks Do Souza with a big elbow.
Grappler Three controls the position from side control.#T3#
Grappler Three working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Grappler Three working the ground and pound.
Grappler Three working the ground and pound.
Do Souza manages to get back to half guard.
Do Souza trying to control from the bottom.
Do Souza is pressing down on Grappler Three's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Do Souza wants to stand and escape but Grappler Three is having none of it. #T4#
Grappler Three slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grappler Three postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Do Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Do Souza, not yet.
Grappler Three landing with the ground and pound.
Grappler Three engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zombie Grappler Three dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Grappler Three bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Do Souza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grappler Three tries to move to full mount but Do Souza actually manages to regain half guard.
Grappler Three is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Do Souza can do to turn this around?
Grappler Three lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Do Souza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grappler Three scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do Souza has hold of Grappler Three's hands but Grappler Three slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grappler Three lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Do Souza trying to hold on to Grappler Three's head to control him but Grappler Three postures up.
Nice strikes from Grappler Three there. #ROC#Do Souza is rocked!#T1#
Grappler Three is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Do Souza is trying to maintain the position but Grappler Three is very close to passing his half guard.
Do Souza misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Grappler Three is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zombie Grappler Three overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grappler Three working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Do Souza is still in real trouble! Can Grappler Three finish him?
Do Souza tries to get to full guard but Grappler Three has control of the leg.
Grappler Three working Do Souza over with strikes.
Grappler Three scores with a big shot! Do Souza's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Do Souza! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zombie Grappler Three! |
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