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Event:
MMA Hype -32-
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1#
French attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mostovoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from French.
An inside leg kick lands from French.
French lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Yevgeni Mostovoy has been cut.
Mostovoy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mostovoy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before French can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Mostovoy misses its intended target.
French takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
French lands with an overhand left.
French fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mostovoy on the side of the head.
Steven French seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
French throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mostovoy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from French.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
French takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
French turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mostovoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by French.
Mostovoy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD#
French tries to sprawl but Mostovoy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mostovoy wants to take a breather but French is having none of it. #T1#
Mostovoy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mostovoy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mostovoy lands a nice short elbow.
French is controlling Mostovoy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mostovoy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed French's head.
Mostovoy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mostovoy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
French tries to roll over but Mostovoy keeps him under control.
French 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.
Mostovoy with the ground and pound but French uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mostovoy trying to control the position from guard on top but French is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
French preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Mostovoy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
French wants to sweep but no luck.
Mostovoy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
French keeping moving, preventing Mostovoy from controlling successfully.
Mostovoy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mostovoy stays in close to French's body and controls the position.
French seems keen to control Mostovoy's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Mostovoy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Mostovoy crashes against the mat.
French is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mostovoy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mostovoy slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Mostovoy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
French tries to kick Mostovoy off but Mostovoy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mostovoy is keen to just control but French is a slippery customer.
French moves into full guard.
French wants to sweep here but Mostovoy controlling him for the moment.
French working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mostovoy.
Mostovoy throws a big elbow that misses.
Mostovoy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mostovoy being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
French has momentary wrist control but Mostovoy slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mostovoy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mostovoy looking to sit in guard and control but French gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
French trying to control the position from guard on top but Mostovoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mostovoy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mostovoy tries to get out of the position.
French controlling from the top position.
French wants to pass the guard but Mostovoy is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steven French will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yevgeni Mostovoy's cut.
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#
French tried to score with a low kick but Mostovoy checks it.
Mostovoy tries to clinch but French moves out of range.
Mostovoy slips a straight right by French.
French takes a swing at Mostovoy's ribcage but misses.
French takes a body punch but keeps moving.
French is looking to chop away at Mostovoy's legs.
French throws a nice inside leg kick.
French misses with an uppercut.
French swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mostovoy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
French lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mostovoy's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostovoy throws an overhand right that lands on French's shoulder, as French tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick from French misses.
French slips a straight right by Mostovoy.
A slapping leg kick lands for French.
French misses with a straight right.
French looks to score with a jab to the body but Mostovoy is just out of range.#T1#
Mostovoy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mostovoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. French sees it coming and avoids it easily.
French tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
French throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mostovoy. French does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mostovoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from French.
French throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mostovoy.
French with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mostovoy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? French is fending him off so far but Mostovoy persists. Nope, French circles away and we're back to standing.
French lands with a straight right. Mostovoy didn't see that one coming.
Mostovoy lands a body shot.
French lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
French takes one to the chin there.
Mostovoy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
French tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mostovoy is able to avoid easily.
A clash of legs there as Mostovoy blocks the low kick.#T2#
A low kick from French is predictable there
and Mostovoy counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from French 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 Mostovoy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mostovoy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
French uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mostovoy.
French is looking to score with low kicks.
Mostovoy throwing a counter right hand but French manages to avoid it.
French finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Mostovoy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from French.
French fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mostovoy checks it well.
French misses with a hook. Mostovoy ducked under it nicely.
French has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
French scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mostovoy is looking to land body kicks.
Mostovoy wants to clinch.
French tries a quick counter leg kick but Mostovoy is wise to it.
French throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
French slips a straight right by Mostovoy.
Steven French seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mostovoy tries to clinch but French moves out of range.
French staying out of range there.
French moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mostovoy blocks a jab.
Mostovoy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by French.
A nice inside leg kick there by French. That's going to slow Mostovoy down.
French walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mostovoy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A quick step to the side and Mostovoy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mostovoy checks a low kick from French.
French attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
French with a nice calf kick.
French throws a head kick that misses.
French keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
French fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mostovoy is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Mostovoy.
French blocks a jab.#T4#
French displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mostovoy throws out the jab.
French jabbing away but nothing is landing.
French throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
French misses with a low kick.
Mostovoy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mostovoy misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
French defending well as Mostovoy loads up on a big left hand.
French misses with a low kick.
Mostovoy misses with a wild body shot.
Mostovoy throws a body punch but French moves out of range.
French flicks out a counter leg kick but Mostovoy steps away.
French throws a jab when Mostovoy was well out of range.
A slow jab from French misses its intended target.
French with a nice calf kick.
Mostovoy misses with a straight left.
French throws a leg kick but Mostovoy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven French showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yevgeni Mostovoy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
French misses with a looping left.#TD#
Mostovoy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. French manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mostovoy working some strikes from top position.
French keeping moving, preventing Mostovoy from controlling successfully.
Mostovoy is looking to work some ground and pound but French has wrist control.
Mostovoy content to stall in guard here.
French keeping moving, preventing Mostovoy from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostovoy lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Mostovoy distracts French with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mostovoy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
French keeping moving, preventing Mostovoy from controlling successfully.
French seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mostovoy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mostovoy trying to control the position from guard on top but French is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mostovoy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mostovoy postures up.
Mostovoy throws a strike but French rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
French stops Mostovoy from standing up. #T2#
French content to stall in guard here.
Mostovoy wants to stand up but French is controlling him.
French looking to pass the guard. #T3#
French 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 wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
French stops Mostovoy from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
French avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mostovoy throws a hook but French avoids it easily.
French tries to work over Mostovoy's front leg with a kick but Mostovoy checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Mostovoy blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from French misses
enabling Mostovoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Yevgeni Mostovoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mostovoy takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Mostovoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from French.
French throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mostovoy checks a leg kick.
Mostovoy throws out a powerful jab.
Mostovoy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by French. French obviously looking to wear him down.
Mostovoy tries to clinch up.
Mostovoy's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
French throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Mostovoy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mostovoy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
French lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mostovoy's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mostovoy blocks a leg kick.
French fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mostovoy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mostovoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from French.
French tries a quick counter leg kick but Mostovoy is wise to it.
French swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mostovoy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mostovoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but French moves away.
A low kick lands for French.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steven French.
I've got French 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven French!
During a confident post fight interview, Steven French thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Conquest XVIII
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for French.
French keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
French throws a body punch but Nesse moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by French. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of French.#CUT2#It looks like Kesse Nesse has been cut.
French throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Nesse scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
French avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nesse.
Nesse working over French with some ground and pound. French looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nesse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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!
Nesse thows a huge punch but French dodges it nicely.
Nesse thows a huge punch but French dodges it nicely.
French is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Nesse is working for a submission of some sort.
French 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.#SUB#
Nesse seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
French is positioning himself well to prevent Nesse advancing to mount.
Nesse tries to pass the half guard into mount. French knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Nesse seems to be working for a kimura but French defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Nesse is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Nesse seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nesse is looking to advance position but French won't allow it.
French wants to improve his position but Nesse is controlling well.
Nesse takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
French is looking to control Nesse's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can French avoid being mounted?
French wants to improve his position but Nesse is controlling well.
#SUB#
Nesse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, French has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Nesse is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB#
Nesse is looking for a kimura but French is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nesse to get the leverage. #SUB#
Nesse wants to work for an arm triangle but French is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nesse trying to pass the guard but French defending well.
Nesse is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
French tries to reverse the position but Nesse maintains control.#SUB#
Nesse goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now French is on top in guard.
#T4##SUB#
Nesse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. French defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nesse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Nesse isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. French stacks Nesse on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by French!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nesse tries to bench press French off him but French keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kesse Nesse will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kesse Nesse's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
French just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nesse.
A low kick lands for French.
Nesse avoids the head kick by French.
Nesse dives in and grabs French's left leg, looking for a takedown. French pushes down on Nesse's head and hops out.
Nesse fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kesse Nesse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
French connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nesse.
French feints and then cracks Nesse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nesse down.
French connects with a body shot.
French smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
French lands with a straight right. Nesse didn't see that one coming.#T1#
French lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from French misses.
Nesse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab, jab by French - just one landing.
French is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
French misses with a hook
#TD#
and Nesse counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nesse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nesse tries to free his leg and advance position but French is retaining full guard.
Nesse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as French works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nesse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Nesse drops back, looking for a kneebar! French looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. French looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from French! #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nesse is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A lull in the action here.
French blocks the strikes from Nesse.
French gets to mount! Nesse was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nesse is desperately trying to improve his position but French has a good base and remains in mount.
Nesse wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
French is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nesse looking very determined here, making life difficult for French.
Kesse Nesse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
French controlling from the back.
Nesse tries to roll but French sticks to his back.
French has good solid back control here.
Nesse tries to escape but French has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
French has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nesse 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.#T4#
French trying to control momentarily.
Nesse rolls, trying to escape but French keeps control of the position.
French is trying to stick to Nesse's back but Nesse is turning into French. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in French's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nesse.
Nesse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as French works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
French utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
French has control of Nesse's left arm, preventing Nesse from doing any damage.
Nesse works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Nesse is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. French doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nesse.
French has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nesse is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven French showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kesse Nesse's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
French is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steven French seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Nesse manages to get an easy takedown there - catching French on his heels. He'll look to pass French's guard now, I'm sure.
French trying to control the position.
Nesse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Nesse drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and French dives on top into guard.#REVB#
French won't allow Nesse to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nesse looking for submissions from the bottom but instead French passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Nesse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
French is looking to advance position but Nesse won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Nesse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
French passes to side control.
French gets to mount! Nesse was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nesse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
French manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nesse to take his back!
A lull in the action here.
French has the hooks in. Nesse is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nesse manages to reverse the position and now he's in French's guard. Nice work there by Nesse.
Nesse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as French works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nesse scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
French working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Nesse drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and French dives on top into guard.#REVB#
French looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Nesse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. French defends it easily.#SUB#
Nesse looking for subs off his back but French has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nesse is refusing to be controlled, as French sits in half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
French not doing much here.
Nesse regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nesse looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Nesse is looking for a triangle here but French uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nesse throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
French wants to stand but Nesse is controlling his arm.
Nesse is not content to let French control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven French comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think French has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven French!
An out of breath Steven French thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Conquest IV
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
McGee needs to keep his hands up - French had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
McGee drives through and clinches with French against the cage.
#BC#
McGee breaks from the clinch.
French throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and McGee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
French tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGee is trying to break the clinch but French has him pressed against the cage.
French wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
McGee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from French.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French misses with a kick to the body
and McGee counters with a series of strikes. French will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
McGee gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
McGee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
McGee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
French misses with a kick to the body.
McGee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles in the buildup to the fight.
McGee throws a hook but French avoids it easily.
McGee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frenchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from French.
McGee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
McGee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
McGee lands with a cross.
McGee slips a jab and a cross from French.
French misses with an uppercut.
McGee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGee misses the shot to the body.
McGee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from French does it's job there.
McGee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
French throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
McGee has closed the distance and engaged French in a clinch.
#BC#
McGee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
French lands a jab to McGee's midsection.
French tries to land a front kick but McGee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGee moves out of range as French throws a body kick.
McGee misses with a combination
and French counters with a head kick.
French swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
McGee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGee throws a right and a left that both miss.
French lands a nice looking body kick.
French dodges the punch combination from McGee.
A countering left hand to the body from French misses.#T4#
French misses with a two punch combination.
McGee walks into a straight right hand from French.#CL#
McGee gets a clinch.
French is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
French breaks from the clinch.
French slips a jab from McGee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee misses with a few strikes there.
French connects with a body shot.
McGee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
French avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harold McGee will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
French scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steven French seems to be getting the better of the standup.
French throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGee's head.
McGee misses with the combination.
McGee moves out of range as French strikes.
French throws out a loose jab but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
French slips a jab and a cross from McGee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French fakes the leg kick and cracks McGee in the body.
A nice combination there by McGee.
McGee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harold McGee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
French lands a body shot.
#T1#
French misses with a body kick.
McGee avoids the body shot from French.
McGee walks forward, straight into a front kick from French.
French looking to land some kicks to the body here.
French tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
French misses with a head kick.
#CL#
McGee moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGee.
McGee is looking to break free of the clinch but French has double underhooks.
McGee is trying to break the clinch but French has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
McGee cracks French with a nice body shot.
McGee missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from French fails to land.
McGee stalling against the cage.
#BC#
McGee manages to break the clinch.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by French.
#CL#
McGee drives through and clinches with French against the cage.
McGee is trying to push French away but French has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
McGee tries to land knees in the clinch but French avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
McGee jumps guard.
#SU2#
French stands and steps away. McGee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
French swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
McGee closes the distance and clinches.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGee tries to pull guard but French forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGee fails to pull guard.
French letting McGee take a breather here.
McGee is looking to break free of the clinch but French has double underhooks. #T4#
McGee lands with a left to the head.
French has had enough of the clinch but McGee keeps him there for the moment.
McGee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. French is defending well for now.
McGee is trying to break the clinch but French has him pressed against the cage.
McGee is trying to pull guard but French turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
French tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as French walks away with a smile on his face. McGee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from McGee misses the target.
French swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steven French will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
French scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
McGee moves into the clinch.
French misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGee blocks a body shot from French.
A short right from McGee on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Steven French has been cut.
McGee wants to take the fight to the mat but French manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McGee tries to land knees in the clinch but French avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French prevents McGee from breaking the clinch.
French tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
French fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
French wants to get back to striking at distance but McGee won't allow it.
#T1#
French misses with a punch to the body.
French misses with a shot to the kidneys.
French has had enough of the clinch but McGee keeps him there for the moment.
McGee leaning against his opponent.
McGee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of French backwards.
McGee tries to break the clinch but French is controlling the position.
Harold McGee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
French gets underhooks to prevent McGee's takedown attempt.
McGee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
French is looking to break free of the clinch but McGee has double underhooks. #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.
A frustrated look appears on French's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. French avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGee is struggling to control the position.
French tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
French tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGee wants a takedown but no success here.
French blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for French.
McGee is stalling here.
#T3#
McGee keeps control of French as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
French throws a head punch that misses.
McGee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for French. #TD#
McGee jumps guard and drags French to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES#
McGee has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. French is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
McGee stalling.
French misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
French tries to throw a body punch but McGee avoids it by throwing French back against the cage.
McGee blocking some punches.
French wants to break free but McGee has control.
French fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGee has French pressed against the cage.
French misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGee.
McGee is looking to break free of the clinch but French has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harold McGee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold McGee!
Harold McGee bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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