Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MFC - 81
Date: May 31, 2025

#R1##TD#
Vosa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vosa wants to control the position but Bourbon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bourbon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourbon moves into full mount! Vosa won't be happy about that!
Bourbon drops a big elbow. That's hurt Vosa! More shots from Bourbon and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francois Bourbon!
Francois Bourbon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Anor Vosa stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hmm.'.

Event: MFC - 76
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1##CL#
Chaiyachue clinches up with Bourbon and pushes him back against the cage.
Bourbon wants a takedown. #BC#
Chaiyachue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Chaiyachue clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Chaiyachue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Francois Bourbon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bourbon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chaiyachue defends well and Bourbon ends up having to push Chaiyachue into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but Bourbon is having none of it. #CL#
Chaiyachue forces Bourbon back against the cage and clinches.
Bourbon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaiyachue digs a right hand into Bourbon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bourbon's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Chaiyachue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Bourbon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bourbon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourbon trying to control but Chaiyachue is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Bourbon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chaiyachue, up you get! #T1#
Bourbon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chaiyachue counters with a straight right hand.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois Bourbon.#CL2#
Bourbon moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chaiyachue.#BC#
Chaiyachue breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bourbon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chaiyachue's waist but Chaiyachue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bourbon off to one side.
Bourbon throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Chaiyachue counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bourbon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chaiyachue to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Chaiyachue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Chaiyachue has closed the distance and engaged Bourbon in a clinch. #BC#
Chaiyachue's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Chaiyachue feints and as Bourbon raises his hands in defense, Chaiyachue changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Bourbon is looking for a triangle but Chaiyachue pushes his legs off easily.
Chaiyachue tries to free his leg and advance position but Bourbon is retaining full guard.
Chaiyachue content to stall in guard here.
Bourbon looking to control.
Chaiyachue's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chaiyachue looking to pass the guard.
Chaiyachue working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Chaiyachue wants to control from the top but Bourbon keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Chaiyachue has Bourbon up against the cage in a clinch.
Bourbon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bourbon wants a takedown.
Bourbon fails to pull guard.
Chaiyachue putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bourbon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bourbon looks winded!
Good body shot from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue lands a good knee to the midsection. Bourbon won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Chaiyachue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Chaiyachue instigates a clinch. #T4#
Bourbon jumps guard but Chaiyachue turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Chaiyachue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bourbon shoots in looking for a takedown but Chaiyachue manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bourbon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chaiyachue feints a jab promting Bourbon to slip. Chaiyachue then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bourbon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Francois Bourbon has been cut.#TD#
Chaiyachue fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bourbon sprawls well initially but Chaiyachue persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ROC#Bourbon is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chaiyachue lands a nice short elbow.
Bourbon is still in real trouble! Can Chaiyachue finish him?
Chaiyachue controlling the pace. #SU#
Chaiyachue decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chaiyachue unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bourbon! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Chaiyachue is unloading with more strikes now! Bourbon drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
Naruesorn Chaiyachue decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MFC - 70
Date: Apr 16, 2025

#R1##CL#
Chaiyachue gets tackled into the cage by Bourbon. Bourbon maintains the clinch.
Bourbon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chaiyachue letting Bourbon take a breather here.
A short right from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue lands a right hand.
Bourbon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bourbon stalling.
Bourbon has Chaiyachue pressed against the cage.
Chaiyachue lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bourbon tries to score a body lock takedown but Chaiyachue shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bourbon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chaiyachue gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chaiyachue lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chaiyachue.
Bourbon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chaiyachue avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francois Bourbon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bourbon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chaiyachue walks away with a smile on his face. Bourbon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Bourbon takes the fight into the clinch.
Chaiyachue lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Chaiyachue breaks from the clinch.
Bourbon misses with a takedown attempt
and Chaiyachue counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Chaiyachue gets a clinch.
Bourbon is looking to control Chaiyachue's arms but Chaiyachue gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bourbon has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Chaiyachue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Bourbon moves into the clinch.
Bourbon is looking for a takedown.
Bourbon is breathing heavily.
Chaiyachue scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Chaiyachue manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Chaiyachue lands a huge takedown. Bourbon is out but the ref is slow to react and Chaiyachue lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Bourbon lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
Naruesorn Chaiyachue tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: MFC - 67
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Bourbon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vosa tries to clinch there but Bourbon circles away.
An inside leg kick from Bourbon misses.
Bourbon tries to work over Vosa's front leg with a kick but Vosa checks it.
Vosa throws a head kick that half lands.
Vosa tries to clinch up#TD#
and Bourbon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bourbon uses his free foot to push down on Vosa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vosa.
Vosa is looking to improve his position but Bourbon isn't that keen on the idea.
Vosa tries to hold on but Bourbon pushes him away.
Bourbon controlling from the full mount.
Bourbon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU#
Bourbon stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T1##TD#
Bourbon feints and as Vosa raises his hands in defense, Bourbon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Vosa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bourbon passes into half guard.
Bourbon is nestled in close to Vosa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#Vosa is rocked!#SUB#
Bourbon in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Vosa tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bourbon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Francois Bourbon!
A relieved looking Francois Bourbon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Anor Vosa had this to say: 'Frendy Saputra.'.

Event: MFC - 62
Date: Mar 20, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Bebok gets a double leg takedown into Bourbon's guard.

Bourbon uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bourbon keeps the fight on the outside.
Bebok fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Bourbon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bebok looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourbon advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Bourbon is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Bourbon extends the arm and Bebok is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francois Bourbon!
A very excited looking Francois Bourbon 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.

Event: MFC - 59
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Bourbon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bourbon misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Devil counters with a single leg into guard. Bourbon didn't expect that.
Devil pushing down on Bourbon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Devil is keen to just control but Bourbon is a slippery customer.
Bourbon is controlling Devil's trapped leg to prevent Devil from advancing to side control.
Devil looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bourbon wants to control but Devil is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devil missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Devil is looking to stall here but Bourbon recovers full guard.
Devil trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourbon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bourbon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Devil is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bourbon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Devil 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.
Bourbon keeping moving, preventing Devil from controlling successfully.
Devil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bourbon is trying to keep Devil in close.
Devil pushing down on Bourbon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bourbon keeping control of the position.
Bourbon wants to improve his position but Devil is controlling well.
Devil trying to control the action but Bourbon is working from the bottom.
Bourbon is controlling Devil's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bourbon trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Devil looks for a takedown but Bourbon sprawls well.
Devil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bourbon tries to avoid it but Devil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bourbon to the ground. Bourbon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Devil tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bourbon defends well and Devil ends up having to push Bourbon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Devil. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bourbon successfully pulls guard.
Bourbon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Devil postures up in Bourbon's guard and throws a big left but Bourbon blocks it. #SUB2#
Bourbon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Devil uses it to pass to side control. #SUB#
Devil is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bourbon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bourbon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Devil's best efforts.
Devil prevents Bourbon from improving his position.
Devil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bourbon keeps working. #T4##SUB#
Devil seems to be looking for submissions.
Bourbon is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Devil is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bourbon is just riding it out for now. Devil eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Devil is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bourbon has managed to free his arm - good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bourbon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Devil moves into full mount! Bourbon won't be happy about that!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Devil dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Devil shoots in for a double leg but Bourbon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Devil drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Bourbon breaks from the clinch.
Devil dives in for a single leg takedown but Bourbon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Devil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devil wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Bourbon drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourbon is pulling down on Devil's head. It's preventing any offense from Devil, at least for the moment.
Bourbon trying to keep a closed guard but Devil is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Devil passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bourbon wants to improve his position but Devil is controlling well.
Devil not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Devil is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bourbon defends it well.
Bourbon wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Devil blocks the strikes from Bourbon.
Devil frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Devil has control of Bourbon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bourbon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Devil trying to control but Bourbon is having none of it.
Bourbon tries to reverse the position but Devil maintains control.#T3##SUB#
Devil goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bourbon is on top in guard.
Bourbon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Devil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Devil bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bourbon's guard. #REVR#
Devil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bourbon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bourbon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Devil works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bourbon trying to control from the bottom.
Devil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bourbon can do to turn this around?#T4#
Devil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bourbon keeps working. #SUB#
Devil seems to be looking for submissions.
Bourbon pushes Devil off looking to stand but Devil dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Devil is looking for a kimura but Bourbon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Devil to get the leverage. #SUB#
Devil has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bourbon defend it? Devil steps over the head and cranks it - Bourbon is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Devil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jin Devil!

Event: MFC - 57
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1##TD#
Chaiyachue looking to score a takedown here. Bourbon is defending well but Chaiyachue drives through and ends up in Bourbon's guard.
Bourbon wants to sweep but no luck.
Bourbon trying to keep a closed guard but Chaiyachue is proving a slippery customer.
Chaiyachue wants to control from the top but Bourbon keeps moving.
Chaiyachue stopping the sweep attempt from Bourbon.
Bourbon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chaiyachue throws a big right hand that misses.
Bourbon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bourbon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bourbon working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1##CL2#
Bourbon moves into the clinch successfully.
Bourbon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chaiyachue to keep the fight standing.
Bourbon avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Chaiyachue crunches a lovely knee into Bourbon's ribcage.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bourbon avoids the damage to the body.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Chaiyachue gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bourbon.
Chaiyachue digs a right hand into Bourbon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bourbon's gas tank. #TD2#
Bourbon gets control of Chaiyachue's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bourbon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bourbon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chaiyachue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bourbon looks winded!
Bourbon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SU#
Bourbon is working an open guard so Chaiyachue takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Chaiyachue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chaiyachue is pressed up against the cage. Bourbon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chaiyachue down to the mat. Chaiyachue avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois Bourbon.#CL#
Chaiyachue fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bourbon, pushing him back against the cage.
Bourbon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Bourbon pulls guard successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Chaiyachue gets to his feet. Bourbon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bourbon has his takedown stuffed
and Chaiyachue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Francois Bourbon has been cut.
Chaiyachue looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Chaiyachue gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chaiyachue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #TD#
Chaiyachue gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Chaiyachue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3##SU#
Chaiyachue stands and steps away. Bourbon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Chaiyachue rushes Bourbon and presses him up against the cage.
Chaiyachue has Bourbon pressed against the cage, preventing Bourbon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Chaiyachue pulls guard.
Chaiyachue wants to get back to his feet but Bourbon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bourbon is standing up over Chaiyachue. Chaiyachue looks to escape but Bourbon dives into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chaiyachue tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bourbon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chaiyachue struggling a bit here.
Chaiyachue is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4#
Chaiyachue is trying to improve his position.
Chaiyachue manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Bourbon is looking for a kimura here. #SU2#
Bourbon postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Chaiyachue to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francois Bourbon'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.#R2##TD2#
Bourbon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chaiyachue is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bourbon dives into side control. #REVR#
Chaiyachue takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bourbon has control of an arm but Chaiyachue manages to advance to Bourbon's back!
I would not like to be Bourbon right now.
Bourbon really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Chaiyachue's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Chaiyachue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bourbon on the ground.
Chaiyachue keeps control of the position as Bourbon tries to break free.
Bourbon is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Bourbon staying busy and making it hard for Chaiyachue to control.
Bourbon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Chaiyachue.
Bourbon is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chaiyachue not allowing Bourbon to control his hands.
Bourbon breaks Chaiyachue's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Chaiyachue pulls Bourbon in to control the position.
Bourbon stops Chaiyachue from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaiyachue managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bourbon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chaiyachue is holding on to half guard well.
Chaiyachue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SU2#
Bourbon decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bourbon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chaiyachue tries to avoid it but Bourbon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chaiyachue to the ground. Chaiyachue escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but Bourbon moves out of range.
Bourbon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice takedown defense from Chaiyachue. No joy for Bourbon on that attempt.
Francois Bourbon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bourbon is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bourbon.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois Bourbon.#CL2#
Bourbon moves into the clinch successfully.
Bourbon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chaiyachue landing knees to the body.
Chaiyachue presses Bourbon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bourbon. #T4#
Chaiyachue cracks Bourbon with a nice body shot.#TD#
Chaiyachue is trying to trip Bourbon. He has hold of a leg but Bourbon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chaiyachue persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaiyachue is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Chaiyachue stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Chaiyachue smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Chaiyachue darts in and clinches Bourbon up against the cage.
Chaiyachue lands a nice knee to the body.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chaiyachue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bourbon is defending well for now.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bourbon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Francois Bourbon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Chaiyachue closes the distance and clinches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chaiyachue here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bourbon is trying to stall. #TD#
Chaiyachue gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bourbon regains guard.
Chaiyachue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bourbon can do to turn this around?
Bourbon wants to stand up but Chaiyachue is controlling him. #SUB2#
Chaiyachue avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chaiyachue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bourbon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Chaiyachue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chaiyachue has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Bourbon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chaiyachue wants to stand but Bourbon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chaiyachue wants to control from the top but Bourbon keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chaiyachue shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bourbon pinned against the cage. Bourbon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Chaiyachue pushes Bourbon up against the cage in a clinch.
Chaiyachue prevents the takedown attempt.
Chaiyachue utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bourbon tries to circle away but Chaiyachue has him pinned against the cage.
Chaiyachue lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bourbon.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bourbon is defending well for now.
Bourbon avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body. #TD#
Chaiyachue pulls Bourbon into guard. #T3#
Chaiyachue is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bourbon is trying to control but can't.
Chaiyachue sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU#
Chaiyachue decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Chaiyachue sizes up Bourbon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Chaiyachue moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Chaiyachue pulls guard effortlessly.
Chaiyachue tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Chaiyachue has his hands on Bourbon's head, controlling the position.
Chaiyachue being controlled here, momentarily.
Chaiyachue wants to stand and escape but Bourbon is having none of it. #ES#
Chaiyachue uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Bourbon pushes Chaiyachue up against the cage in a clinch.
Francois Bourbon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good body shot from Chaiyachue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaiyachue unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bourbon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naruesorn Chaiyachue showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chaiyachue 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
Naruesorn Chaiyachue seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MFC - 53
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Bourbon looks for a takedown but Nastula sprawls well.#TD2#
Nastula shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bourbon's guard.
Nastula tries to stand but Bourbon is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nastula drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bourbon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bourbon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bourbon! #REVR#
Nastula is not content to let Bourbon control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourbon in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Nastula dodges the ground and pound from Bourbon.
Bourbon works to advance to full mount. Nastula defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nastula working to try and regain half guard.
Bourbon wants to control but Nastula has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Nastula is staying active underneath Bourbon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nastula flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T2#
Bourbon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nastula can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nastula has hold of Bourbon's hands but Bourbon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nastula is not content to let Bourbon control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nastula tries to get to full guard but Bourbon has control of the leg.
Bourbon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nastula keeps working. #T3#
Bourbon controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Bourbon there.
Nastula gets back to full guard.
Nastula wants to sweep here but Bourbon controlling him for the moment.
Nastula can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bourbon controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nastula throws a head kick but Bourbon moves out of range. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bourbon tries to clinch up but Nastula circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nastula enables Bourbon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nastula manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bourbon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bourbon controlling from the top position.
Bourbon cracks Nastula with a solid left hand.
Nastula wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bourbon sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francois Bourbon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nastula rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bourbon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bourbon dives in for a single leg takedown but Nastula sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bourbon stalling the fight.
Bourbon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nastula gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Bourbon breaks the clinch. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bourbon.
Bourbon takes a little break here. Nastula wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nastula takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nastula is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Bourbon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bourbon looks up at the clock and then as Nastula takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bourbon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bourbon gets to mount! Nastula was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nastula really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bourbon controlling the position easily from mount.
Nastula is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bourbon controlling the pace for now.
Bourbon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Bourbon tries to control but Nastula wriggling away.
Nastula is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Bourbon working for a submission but Nastula is keeping him at bay.
Nastula is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bourbon looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Nastula regains half guard.
Bourbon working Nastula over with strikes.
Bourbon is looking to advance position but Nastula won't allow it.
Bourbon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bourbon wants to control but Nastula is keeping him busy.
Nastula wants to improve his position but Bourbon is controlling well.
Bourbon with the ground and pound but Nastula uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
Bourbon 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.
Nastula looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bourbon is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Bourbon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nastula looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nastula is looking to regain half guard here but Bourbon keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francois Bourbon dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bourbon lands a slapping body shot.
Bourbon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Bourbon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nastula tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bourbon is in Nastula's guard.
Bourbon won't allow Nastula to sweep him here.
Bourbon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nastula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bourbon looking to sit in guard and control but Nastula gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Francois Bourbon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Nastula avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bourbon looking for a guillotine here but Nastula defends easily. #T1#
Nastula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bourbon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bourbon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nastula is one step ahead there.
Nastula looking to pass the guard.
Nastula looking to sit in guard and control but Bourbon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Bourbon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Bourbon dives in for a single leg takedown but Nastula sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nastula wants a takedown.
Bourbon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nastula can do to turn this around?
Bourbon prevents the takedown attempt.
Bourbon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nastula is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nastula wants a takedown but no success here.
Francois Bourbon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Nastula.
Nastula is looking for a takedown.
Bourbon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bourbon stalling in the clinch.
Bourbon seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#TD#
Bourbon gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bourbon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Bourbon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nastula wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bourbon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nastula sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nastula keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bourbon is controlling the pace.
Nastula makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nastula.
Bourbon won't allow Nastula to sweep him here.
Pawel Nastula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francois Bourbon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nastula trying to strike off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francois Bourbon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bourbon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francois Bourbon!
Francois Bourbon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1#
Bourbon shoots in looking for a takedown but Pawn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bourbon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bourbon misses with a takedown
and Pawn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Francois Bourbon has been cut.
Pawn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Francois Bourbon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bourbon throws a sloppy body shot
and Pawn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bourbon has his takedown stuffed
and Pawn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francois Bourbon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pawn throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourbon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pawn walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bourbon drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Pawn swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bourbon's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Pawn!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2025

#R1#
Beckley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bourbon. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Beckley.
Beckley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Beckley scores with a jab to the body.
Bourbon shoots and misses
and Beckley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bourbon thinking.
Beckley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beckley connects with a body shot.#CL#
Beckley takes the fight into the clinch.
Beckley scores a nice knee to the body.
Bourbon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beckley walks away with a smile on his face. Bourbon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Beckley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bourbon looks winded!
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!#CL#
Beckley gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Beckley gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bourbon regains guard. #SU#
Bourbon is working an open guard so Beckley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bourbon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beckley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bourbon at a distance. #CL#
Beckley gets a clinch. #TD#
Beckley successfully pulls guard. #T1##SUB#
Bourbon has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Beckley to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bourbon is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Beckley pulls down on the head and he's put Bourbon to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Benson Beckley!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2025

#R1#
Price has his takedown stuffed
and Bourbon counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Bourbon has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Price jumps into guard, dragging Bourbon to the mat. #SUB#
Bourbon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Price has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bourbon has managed to get both his arms back between Price's legs - danger averted.
Price can't keep his opponent in guard - Bourbon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Price tries to roll over but Bourbon keeps him under control.
Price makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Price.
Bourbon trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourbon advances position into side control!
Bourbon wants to control but Price is keeping him busy. #T1#
Price is trying to get back to half guard.
Price gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Price actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Price looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bourbon trying to control from half guard but Price is working away. #SUB#
Price looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Price looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Bourbon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Price sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Price looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Price looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bourbon is trying to control the action in half guard but Price is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Price is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Price is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Price gets full guard.
Price 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.#SUB#
Price looking for a guillotine here but Bourbon defends easily.
Bourbon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Bourbon is posturing up here but Price has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bourbon tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bourbon has to tap! Slick submission there by Price!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Price!
In his post fight interview, Chad Price started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2025

#R1#
Sparks wants to clinch.
Sparks works over Bourbon's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Francois Bourbon has been cut.#TD#
Bourbon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sparks quickly recovers to half guard.
Bourbon trying to control the pace.
Bourbon tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sparks controls his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Bourbon 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. #T1#
Bourbon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Bourbon maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sparks could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bourbon has cracked it and Sparks is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bourbon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Francois Bourbon!
A very excited looking Francois Bourbon 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1##TD#
Gigante bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bourbon wants to control but Gigante postures up.#SUB#
Gigante swings around for an armbar but Bourbon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gigante's guard.
Gigante might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bourbon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gigante has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bourbon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gigante.
Gigante tries to buck Bourbon off but Bourbon is having none of it.
Bourbon controlling the position from side mount.
Bourbon is working Gigante over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gigante tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bourbon taking a breather here.
Gigante tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB2#
Bourbon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gigante has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bourbon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gigante keeps working.
Gigante is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gigante sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gigante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gigante could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Gigante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gigante actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gigante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Bourbon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gigante sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gigante is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bourbon is tapping! Great win for Gigante!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tout Petit Gigante!
A victorious Tout Petit Gigante thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2025

#R1#
Bourbon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Bourbon manages to break the clinch.
Bourbon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sosalov circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Bourbon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sosalov to the mat! Sosalov manages to get full guard.
Sosalov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bourbon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sosalov striking off his back but it's not causing Bourbon any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourbon wanted to stand there but Sosalov had control of the position.
Bourbon wants to control from the top but Sosalov keeps moving. #T1#
Bourbon is looking to stand up but Sosalov won't let him.
Sosalov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sosalov keeping moving, preventing Bourbon from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sosalov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bourbon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sosalov somewhat.
Sosalov leaves Bourbon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sosalov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bourbon's waist but Bourbon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sosalov off to one side.
Sosalov closes the distance and clinches up with Bourbon, looking for a takedown. Sosalov pushes Bourbon against the cage but Bourbon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Francois Bourbon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Sosalov.#TD#
Bourbon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2#
Sosalov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sosalov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bourbon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sosalov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sosalov postures up in Bourbon's guard and throws a big left but Bourbon blocks it. #T3#
Bourbon is trying to control the position but Sosalov postures up.
Sosalov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bourbon trying to control the position here.
Bourbon is breathing heavily.
Bourbon trying to control the position.
Sosalov trying to control but Bourbon is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sosalov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sosalov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sosalov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bourbon can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Francois Bourbon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sosalov tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Bourbon dives in and scores a takedown into Sosalov's guard.
Bourbon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bourbon is looking to stand up but Sosalov won't let him.
Sosalov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bourbon wanted to stand there but Sosalov had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosalov wants to sweep but no luck.
Sosalov looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T1#
Sosalov controlling Bourbon's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bourbon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sosalov wants to counter with a clinch but Bourbon pushes him away.
Bourbon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sosalov throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Bourbon tries to sprawl but Sosalov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sosalov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sosalov is trying to control the action in half guard but Bourbon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bourbon is trying to stand back up but Sosalov is controlling him
Sosalov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bourbon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bourbon tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Bourbon gets full guard.
Sosalov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourbon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sosalov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bourbon shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Sosalov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bourbon's guard.
Sosalov postures up.
Sosalov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bourbon working a defensive guard here.
Sosalov pushing down on Bourbon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bogdan Sosalov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Sosalov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bourbon!
Sosalov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bourbon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sosalov on the ground.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bourbon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bourbon is looking to improve his position but Sosalov isn't that keen on the idea.
Sosalov trying to control but Bourbon is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosalov with good strikes from the mount here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bogdan Sosalov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Sosalov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bourbon avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Bourbon instigates a clinch.
Bourbon goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Sosalov jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourbon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Sosalov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bourbon's guard. #REVB#
Sosalov trying to control but Bourbon is working from the bottom.
Bourbon has his hands on Sosalov's head, controlling the position. #SU2#
Sosalov gets to his feet - Bourbon follows without any prompting. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bourbon circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Sosalov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Bourbon pulls Sosalov into guard. #SUB#
Bourbon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sosalov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sosalov throws a big right hand that misses.
Bourbon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sosalov 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.
Sosalov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Sosalov tries to pass to full mount but Bourbon defends it.
Bourbon trying to control here.
Sosalov is looking to advance position but Bourbon won't allow it.
Sosalov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bourbon is controlling Sosalov's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bourbon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sosalov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sosalov shoots in for a double leg but Bourbon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bourbon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sosalov goes for a double leg but Bourbon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bourbon continues to drive forward.
Francois Bourbon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Sosalov.
Sosalov shoots in but no luck this time.
Bourbon works over Sosalov's head and body with a nice combination.
Sosalov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bourbon swivels and escapes.
Bourbon looks to land a combination but Sosalov avoids it well. #TD2#
Sosalov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bourbon sprawls well initially but Sosalov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bourbon has his hands clasped together around Sosalov's back. He's all about the action.
Sosalov is trying to control the action in half guard but Bourbon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Francois Bourbon.
I think Bourbon 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francois Bourbon!
A very excited looking Francois Bourbon 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Schock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bourbon as he avoids it easily.
Bourbon goes for a double leg but Schock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schock continues to drive forward.
Bourbon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bourbon is working for takedown but Schock is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francois Bourbon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bourbon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Schock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schock drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bourbon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Schock leaves Bourbon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Schock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schock tries to score a body lock takedown but Bourbon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bourbon jumps guard but Schock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1##TD2#
Schock gets control of Bourbon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Schock will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Schock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bourbon defends it easily.
Bourbon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schock looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schock looking to control.
Bourbon trying to control the position from guard on top but Schock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Schock looking for subs off his back but Bourbon has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bourbon is keen to just control but Schock is a slippery customer.
Bourbon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Schock holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL#
Bourbon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bourbon stops a takedown attempt from Schock.
Bourbon tries for a takedown but Schock manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Bourbon manages to pull guard.
Bourbon wants to sweep here but Schock controlling him for the moment.
Schock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Bourbon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schock throwing strikes from guard but Bourbon blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bourbon wants to stand and escape but Schock is having none of it.
Schock wants to control from the top but Bourbon keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bourbon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Francois Bourbon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Bourbon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schock is trying to defend but Bourbon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Schock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schock.
Bourbon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Schock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bourbon wants to stand but Schock is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Schock working for submissions but it's allowed Bourbon to get to half guard. #T1#
Schock won't allow Bourbon to pass to mount.
Bourbon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schock gets full guard.
Bourbon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schock swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Schock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Francois Bourbon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bourbon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bourbon trying to control the position from guard on top but Schock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schock looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bourbon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bourbon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schock is fending him off so far but Bourbon persists. Nope, Schock circles away and we're back to standing.
Bourbon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bourbon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schock swivels and escapes.#T3#
Bourbon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schock as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francois Bourbon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Schock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bourbon sprawls well. Bourbon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schock gets slowly back to his feet.
Bourbon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bourbon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bourbon wants it to stay on the feet.
Schock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bourbon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Schock fails with a takedown attempt.#T4##CL#
Bourbon closes the distance and pushes Schock back into the cage.
Schock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bourbon is keeping busy.#TD#
Bourbon successfully pulls guard.
Schock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schock content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bourbon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francois Bourbon dominated that second round.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bourbon throws a body kick that misses
and Schock counters with a two punch combo.
Schock is looking to land body kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bourbon checks a leg kick.
Schock looks to land a combination but Bourbon avoids it well.
Bourbon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schock swivels and escapes.
Schock wants to clinch#TD#
and Bourbon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schock's guard.
Bourbon 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourbon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schock trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Schock throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Schock trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bourbon throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bourbon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schock wants to hit a sweep here but Bourbon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Schock there!
Schock is looking to improve his position but Bourbon isn't that keen on the idea.
Schock keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Bourbon landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bourbon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bourbon trying to control but Schock is having none of it.
Schock regains half guard.#T3##SUB#
Bourbon is working for a submission of some sort.
Schock tries to get to full guard but Bourbon has control of the leg.
Schock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bourbon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bourbon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schock trying to control but Bourbon postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bourbon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Schock moves into range and clinches up with Bourbon.
Bourbon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francois Bourbon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schock fails to pull guard.
Schock fails to pull guard.
Buzz Schock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francois Bourbon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bourbon just leaning against Schock, taking a breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Francois Bourbon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bourbon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Francois Bourbon!
After winning the bout, Francois Bourbon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Fields throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Bourbon counters with a takedown into side control.
Bourbon scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Bourbon is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Fields is trying to escape and Bourbon transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Fields is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bourbon! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francois Bourbon!
A very excited looking Francois Bourbon 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Frykil wants to clinch#TD#
and Bourbon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bourbon stopping the sweep attempt from Frykil.#SUB2#
Bourbon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bourbon is working Frykil over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bourbon wanted to stand there but Frykil had control of the position.
Bourbon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourbon passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Bourbon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bourbon working the head and body with strikes.
Bourbon is looking to take a break and control but Frykil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frykil throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Bourbon trying to control the action but Frykil is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Frykil is looking to reverse the position.
Frykil is still trying to improve position.
Frykil can't do much from the bottom here.
Frykil is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Bourbon working away.
Bourbon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Frykil manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bourbon is concentrating on defense, preventing Frykil from advancing position.
Bourbon wants to get back to his feet.
Frykil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bourbon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bourbon is staying active underneath Frykil, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Frykil is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Frykil is looking to take a break and control but Bourbon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bourbon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Frykil trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourbon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frykil stopping the sweep attempt from Bourbon.
Bourbon throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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 Francois Bourbon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Bourbon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Frykil tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bourbon is in Frykil's guard.
Bourbon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frykil is keeping the position for now.
Bourbon stops Frykil from standing up.
Frykil bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bourbon's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bourbon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Frykil has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourbon tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Frykil manages to move to mount! #T1#
Bourbon has decided that throwing punches whilst being mounted is the best he can manage just now.
Frykil looking to control but Bourbon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Frykil thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Frykil jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bourbon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Frykil wants to stand but Bourbon is controlling his arm.
Frykil is looking to take a break and control but Bourbon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones Frykil has got the better of the ground game so far.#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.
You can see the frustration on Bourbon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bourbon pushes Frykil away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Frykil gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU2#
Frykil decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bourbon to his feet.
Frykil with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Bourbon counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Frykil pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Frykil has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bourbon doesn't defend quickly enough and Frykil has managed to lock this one up! Can Bourbon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Frykil on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jones Frykil!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2024

#R1##TD#
Bourbon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marks is wriggling around but Bourbon manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marks is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bourbon is working for a submission of some sort.
Bourbon stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks tries to get to full guard but Bourbon has control of the leg. #T1#
Marks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bourbon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bourbon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bourbon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marks has a closed guard, preventing Bourbon from standing up.
Bourbon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marks is looking to stand up but Bourbon isn't so interested in that idea.
Bourbon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marks trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Marks trying to strike off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Bourbon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Marks to the ground. Bourbon is now in Marks's guard.
Marks throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bourbon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bourbon content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bourbon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bourbon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bourbon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bourbon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marks controlling the position.
Bourbon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bourbon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Marks for as long as he can get away with.
Bourbon'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!
Bourbon stands up over Marks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francois Bourbon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Marks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Bourbon counters with a shoot takedown. Marks fights it but they end up in guard.
Bourbon content to stall in guard here.
Bourbon cracks Marks with a solid left hand.
Bourbon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bourbon scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourbon is working Marks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bourbon is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Bourbon wants to stand but Marks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marks wants to sweep here but Bourbon controlling him for the moment.
Bourbon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bourbon advances to half guard.
Marks gets back to full guard.
Marks trying to keep a closed guard but Bourbon is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bourbon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marks is proving hard to escape from.
Bourbon wants to pass the guard but Marks is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bourbon blocks a head kick by Marks.
Marks jabs Bourbon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Bourbon.
Bourbon throws a head kick but Marks moves out of range.
Marks tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bourbon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bourbon.
Marks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Bourbon shoots in for a double leg but Marks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bourbon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bourbon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marks avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Bourbon dives in and scores a takedown into Marks's guard.

Marks kicks Bourbon off and gets to his feet.
Bourbon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marks can do to turn this around?
Marks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bourbon's waist but Bourbon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marks off to one side.
Francois Bourbon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finley Marks.#CL#
Bourbon closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Bourbon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Marks is looking to score with low kicks.
Marks connects with a body shot that sends Bourbon's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourbon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marks counters with a three punch combo that has Bourbon backing up. Bourbon nods at Marks to acknowledge the strikes.
Marks lands a jab-cross combination.
Marks tries for a takedown but Bourbon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Bourbon. #TD#
Bourbon gets the takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Francois Bourbon will probably get the nod.
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#
Marks darts in trying to clinch#TD#
so Bourbon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bourbon is stalling in the full guard.
Bourbon wants to stand but Marks is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Marks is trying to control the position but Bourbon postures up.
Marks wants to sweep but no luck.
Bourbon controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bourbon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marks is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bourbon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marks swivels and escapes.
Marks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bourbon. That did some damage!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Marks tries to keep at a distance but Bourbon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bourbon is stalling here.
Marks is trying to break free.
Bourbon has Marks pressed against the cage, preventing Marks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bourbon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marks is trying to pull guard but Bourbon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Bourbon breaks from the clinch.
Bourbon shoots for a takedown but Marks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bourbon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francois Bourbon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Marks shoots for a takedown but Bourbon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bourbon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marks tries to clinch up but Bourbon circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Marks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marks lands in his opponent's guard.
Bourbon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marks 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. #T4#
Bourbon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marks is controlling him.
Bourbon wants to hit a sweep here but Marks passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bourbon there!
Bourbon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marks unloading with bombs!
Finley Marks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francois Bourbon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bourbon is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Finley Marks.
I think Bourbon 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Francois Bourbon!
After winning the bout, Francois Bourbon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2024

#R1#
Bourbon pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Bourbon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bourbon tries to get to his feet but Oliveira is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Bourbon in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
Bourbon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bourbon won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Oliveira has his foot on Bourbon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bourbon works his way back into a safe position though.
Bourbon's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Bourbon is posturing up here but Oliveira has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bourbon tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bourbon has to tap! Slick submission there by Oliveira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Oliveira!
A victorious Rafael Oliveira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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