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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Ramsey gets caught napping as Karkarov dives in and scores a takedown. Ramsey manages to retain guard.#ES#
Ramsey uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ramsey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramsey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karkarov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Ramsey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Karkarov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Karkarov advances position into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Karkarov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Karkarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramsey keeps working.
Karkarov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Karkarov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Karkarov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ramsey rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Karkarov's guard! Nice work there by Ramsey!
Ramsey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Ramsey postures up in Karkarov's guard and throws a big left but Karkarov blocks it.
Karkarov keeping moving, preventing Ramsey from controlling successfully.
Karkarov is wriggling around but Ramsey manages to pass to half guard.
Ramsey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramsey stops Karkarov from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramsey is keen to just control but Karkarov is a slippery customer.
Ramsey stalling. #T3#
Karkarov is trying to stand back up but Ramsey is controlling him
Ramsey stalling away here and it's allowed Karkarov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ramsey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ramsey trying to control but Karkarov is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ramsey won't allow Karkarov to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ramsey moves to clinch but Karkarov breaks away
and Karkarov counters with a left and a right... And another left! Ramsey is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Karkarov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Lachance misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Knowles tries to keep at a distance but Lachance has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Lachance breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lachance misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Lachance moves into range and clinches up with Knowles.#BC2#
Lachance breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Lachance closes the distance and clinches.
Knowles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knowles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lachance just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Lachance manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Lachance drives through and clinches with Knowles against the cage.
Lachance wants to get back to striking at distance but Knowles won't allow it.
The referee calls for Knowles to work.
#BC2#
Lachance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knowles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Lachance blocks the leg kick.
A combination from Lachance does no damage.
Lachance misses with a body kick.
Lachance throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knowles tries to counter with a takedown but Lachance is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Lachance pushes Knowles up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Lachance manages to break the clinch.
Lachance tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Knowles as Lachance shoots in.#CL2#
Lachance has managed to clinch.
Lachance throws a punch but it's blocked by Knowles. #T2#
Lachance tries to break the clinch but Knowles is controlling the position.
Knowles leaning against his opponent.
Knowles's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knowles controlling the action here for a moment.
Knowles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knowles taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lachance.
Lachance is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lachance stalling against the cage.
Knowles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Knowles. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Lachance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3##CL2#
Lachance has Knowles up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lachance.
Knowles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lachance wants to break free but Knowles has control.
#TD#
Knowles jumps guard and drags Lachance to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Knowles is working an open guard so Lachance takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Knowles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lachance defends it nicely.
Knowles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lachance.#T4#
Lachance throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lachance.
#CL2#
Lachance pushes Knowles up against the cage in a clinch.
Knowles just leaning against Lachance, taking a breather.
Lachance scores with a shot to the side of Knowles's head. #BC2#
Lachance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Lachance clinches up with Knowles and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lachance scores with a shot to the side of Knowles's head.
Knowles jumps guard but Lachance stands there with Knowles around his waist. Knowles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knowles trying to control the position but instead, Lachance has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knowles into the cage.
Lachance tries to break free but Knowles pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lachance dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Knowles blocks a head kick by Lachance.
Knowles takes one to the chin there.
Peter Knowles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lachance shoots in for a takedown but Knowles shows good takedown defense.
Knowles thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lachance misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knowles slips a jab and a cross from Lachance.
Lachance looks to land a combination but Knowles avoids it well.
Knowles is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lachance throws a series of punches but Knowles moves out of range.
Lachance throws a head kick that half lands.
Lachance has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachance shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Lachance rushes Knowles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lachance is breathing heavily.
Knowles leaning against his opponent.
Lachance working hard to break the clinch.
Knowles takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Lachance throws a head punch that misses.
Knowles jumps guard but Lachance stands there with Knowles around his waist. Knowles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Knowles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Knowles dives in and scores a takedown into Lachance's guard.
Lachance is looking to stand up but Knowles isn't so interested in that idea.
Knowles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Knowles stops Lachance from standing up. #T2#
Knowles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Lachance throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Knowles counters with a single leg into guard. Lachance didn't expect that.
Knowles 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. #SU#
Knowles gets to his feet. Lachance looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lachance tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knowles half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lachance thuds his shin into the meat of Knowles's side.
Lachance looks to land a combination. Knowles sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lachance lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Knowles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knowles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lachance misses with a hook
#TD#
and Knowles counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knowles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lachance is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knowles is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knowles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lachance showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lachance throws a head kick that misses.
Knowles tries to counter with a takedown but Lachance is quick to defend against it.
Mark Lachance seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knowles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lachance.
Lachance pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lachance throws a front kick that sends Knowles stumbling back into the cage.
Lachance throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Knowles counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Knowles.
Knowles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Knowles has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Peter Knowles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Knowles.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lachance works over Knowles's head and body with a nice combination.
Lachance tries a head kick but it misses.
Lachance swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knowles counters with a body kick.
Lachance misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knowles tries to counter with a takedown but Lachance is quick to defend against it.
Lachance takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lachance throws a sloppy head kick and Knowles moves out of range easily.
Lachance wants to land a leg kick but Knowles is out of range.
Lachance fails with the takedown#CL#
and Knowles counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knowles. #T3#
Lachance working hard to break the clinch.
Knowles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lachance misses with a punch on the inside.
Knowles blocks an elbow strike from Lachance.
Lachance misses with the head strike.
Lachance has had enough of the clinch but Knowles keeps him there for the moment.
Lachance is trying to push Knowles away but Knowles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lachance is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lachance lands a good knee to the midsection. Knowles won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Knowles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lachance misses with a kick to the body.
Knowles half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lachance pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knowles tries to counter with a takedown but Lachance is quick to defend against it.
Lachance cracks Knowles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mark Lachance is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##CL2#
Lachance moves into the clinch successfully.
Knowles looking for a takedown.
Knowles avoiding damage.
Knowles is trying to pull guard but Lachance has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Knowles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knowles jumps guard but Lachance stands there with Knowles around his waist. Knowles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knowles is trying to pull guard but Lachance has him pressed against the cage.
Mark Lachance seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knowles pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Lachance manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Lachance comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lachance winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Lachance!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Heyman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haley's half guard.
Heyman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Haley defending well though.
Haley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heyman wants to pass the guard but Haley is keeping the position.
Heyman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Haley has his foot on Heyman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heyman works his way back into a safe position though.
Haley wants to sweep here but Heyman controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haley is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Heyman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Haley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Heyman, into his guard. #REVR#
Heyman trying to control the position here. #T1#
Heyman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haley. #SUB2#
Heyman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#ES2#
Heyman has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Haley has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Haley working hard to break the clinch.
Haley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Haley fails to land. #T2##BC#
Haley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Heyman moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Heyman jumps into guard, dragging Haley to the mat.
#SUB2#
Haley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heyman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haley has managed to get both his arms back between Heyman's legs - danger averted.
Heyman has control of Haley's left arm, preventing Haley from doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Heyman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haley.
Heyman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heyman pulls Haley in close to prevent any damage.
Haley postures up.
Haley is fighting to break Heyman's control of his arms but Heyman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Haley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Haley throws a strike but Heyman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Heyman controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Haley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heyman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Heyman passes into half guard.
Haley tries to roll over but Heyman keeps him under control.
Heyman content to control rather than advance. #T4##SUB2#
Heyman is working for a kimura but Haley is defending it quite comfortably.
Haley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Heyman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Heyman stays in close to Haley's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Heyman dominated that round.
That's time! Haley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Heyman has Haley up against the cage in a clinch.
Haley looking to stall.
Haley prevents Heyman from breaking the clinch.
Haley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heyman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Haley is trying to pull guard but Heyman has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Haley manages to break the clinch.
Haley fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Heyman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Haley trying to keep a closed guard but Heyman is proving a slippery customer.
Heyman 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.
Haley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Paul Heyman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heyman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Heyman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Heyman passes Haley's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Heyman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Heyman. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
Heyman stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Heyman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Haley is trying to defend but Heyman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Heyman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heyman tries to pass to full mount but Haley defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Heyman decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3##TD2#
Heyman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Haley was covering up waiting for the punch and Heyman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Heyman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heyman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Heyman looking to pass the guard.
Heyman content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
Heyman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4##TD2#
Heyman gets the takedown into side control.
Haley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Haley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heyman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Haley's face as Heyman controls the position.
Haley is not content to let Heyman control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Heyman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Haley tries to clinch there but Heyman circles away.
Haley misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Heyman rushes Haley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Heyman tries to circle away but Haley has him pinned against the cage.
Haley is trying to break the clinch but Heyman has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Haley's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Heyman drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heyman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haley is one step ahead there.
Haley with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Heyman is looking for a triangle but Haley pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Heyman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haley's guard. #REVB#
Heyman content to stall in guard here.
Haley keeping full guard, as Heyman tries to pass. #SUB#
Haley has his foot on Heyman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heyman works his way back into a safe position though.
Heyman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Heyman throwing strikes from guard but Haley blocks nicely. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haley trying to control the position.
Haley looking for a sweep. Not yet Haley, not yet.
Heyman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haley wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Heyman shoots in and gets a takedown into Haley's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Heyman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Heyman misses with a two punch combination.
Haley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2#
Heyman has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Heyman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Heyman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Haley is in trouble now - Heyman has advanced to mount! #T4#
Heyman looking to finish with strikes here!
Haley is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heyman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haley blocking the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Heyman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Heyman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Heyman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Brown has managed to clinch.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
French wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Brown rushes French and presses him up against the cage.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but French is blocking nicely.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt French or not.
French avoiding damage.
#TD2#
Brown pulls French into guard.
French connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French postures up.
French in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
French trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
French works over Brown with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells French's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
French postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it. #SUB2#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
French chips away with some ground and pound.
Brown is trying to control the position but French postures up.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as French controls the pace.
French's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown controls French momentarily but French frees himself.
French lands a couple of digs.
French controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
French really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Further stalling from French.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shawn Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
French misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Brown moves into the clinch.#BC#
French breaks from the clinch.
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from French finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.
French looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Brown blocks the body kick.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Brown clinches with his opponent.
Brown prevents French from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Brown pulls guard successfully.
French postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
French controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
French working some strikes from top position.
French slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
French postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as French controls the pace.#SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. French gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
French scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
French is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
French is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
French stands up over Brown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
French throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
French slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
French keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brown's head.
French landing some decent shots from guard.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but French is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
French is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
French with a flurry of punches that miss.
French working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.
French lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
French drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick French off! French jumps back into Brown's guard.
French postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bryant French will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Brown decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
French has one foot on Brown's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
French pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Brown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching French on his heels. He'll look to pass French's guard now, I'm sure.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now French is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
French keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brown's head.
French is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.
French working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
French is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
French looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
French content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Brown looking to control.
French stands up over Brown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
French drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick French off! French jumps back into Brown's guard.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from French.
French will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
French scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brown looking to control.
French lands a couple of digs.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as French controls the pace.
French throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown controls French momentarily but French frees himself. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
French landing some decent shots from guard.
French throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
French throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
French tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bryant French is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
French misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Brown clinches up against the cage.
Brown letting French take a breather here.#BC#
French escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick from French lands but Brown takes it in his stride.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.#T3##TD2#
Brown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. French sprawls well initially but Brown persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brown is pressing down on French's thigh, looking to free his foot. French is holding on for now.
Brown trying to control the action but French is working from the bottom.
French is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. French manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bryant French overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
French working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brown has passed into half guard!
Brown is pressing down on French's thigh, looking to free his foot. French is holding on for now. #T4#
French gets back to full guard.
French throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
French looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown wants to stand but French has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
French looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryant French dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
French is looking to clinch.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on French's shoulder, as French tries to avoid the shot.
French is looking to counter with head kicks.
French misses with a body kick.
Brown blocks a head kick by French.
French is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Brown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Brown manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
French slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
French postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brown throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T1#
French landing some decent shots from guard.
Brown has momentary wrist control but French slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as French controls the pace.
French works over Brown with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
French drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brown manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now French has Brown in his guard.#REVB#
French looking to control.
#SUB#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
French pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Brown trying to control but French is working from the bottom.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
French working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
French is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Brown passes into half guard. #SUB#
French looking for submissions off his back.
French won't allow Brown to pass to mount. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU2#
Brown gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
French is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Brown lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
French pushes Brown off but Brown dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but French is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
French is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think French has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bryant French!
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