Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2025

#R1#
Crute looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yurchon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yurchon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Crute has been cut.#KD#
Yurchon cracks Crute with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Yurchon has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Crute to stand back up!
Yurchon connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Crute out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azek Yurchon!

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 24, 2025

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Frazier.#TD2#
Crute throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Frazier was covering up waiting for the punch and Crute finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Crute trying to control but Frazier is working from the bottom.
Frazier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crute tries to stand but Frazier is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crute trying to control but Frazier is working from the bottom.
Crute missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Crute trying to control but Frazier is working from the bottom.
Crute won't allow Frazier to sweep him here.
Crute passes Frazier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crute trying to advance position but Frazier counters by regaining guard.
Crute in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crute advances to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Crute wants to work for an arm triangle but Frazier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Crute trying to mount his opponent but Frazier defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crute moves into full mount! Frazier won't be happy about that!
Crute is looking to stand but Frazier has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Crute wants to control the pace but Frazier is squirming around nicely.
Frazier is looking to improve his position but Crute isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Crute unloads with some shots from mount but Frazier bucks and avoids them well.
Frazier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Frazier is squirming around, avoiding Crute's attempts to control the action.
Crute fails to move to back control.
Crute trying to control but Frazier is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crute postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Frazier looks a forlorn figure. #SUB2#
Crute has control of Frazier's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Frazier regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Crute thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Crute dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Frazier shoots in and drives through. Crute sprawls well.
Jimmy Crute is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Crute as Frazier shoots in.#CL#
Frazier closes the distance and pushes Crute back into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Frazier. #TD#
Frazier gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Crute regains guard.
Frazier looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crute is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier lands a couple of digs.
Crute being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Frazier'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.
Crute has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Frazier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frazier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frazier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Frazier seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crute for as long as he can get away with.
Frazier tries to free his leg and advance position but Crute is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Frazier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crute avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Crute tries to keep at a distance but Frazier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crute wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Frazier has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Crute regains guard immediately.
Crute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Frazier controlling from the top position.
Crute wants to stand but Frazier is controlling the position.
Frazier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frazier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crute on the ground.
Crute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crute tries to land a sweep but no joy. #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.

Dwayne Frazier dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Crute closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crute lands in his opponent's guard.
Frazier keeping moving, preventing Crute from controlling successfully.
Frazier trying to strike off his back.
Crute tries to free his leg and advance position but Frazier is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crute accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frazier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crute sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frazier's guard. #T1#
Crute is keen to just control but Frazier is a slippery customer.
Crute passes into side control, despite Frazier's attempt to control the position.
Frazier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crute wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crute is looking to take a break and control but Frazier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jimmy Crute has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frazier is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crute wants to control but Frazier is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frazier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crute leaves Frazier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crute throws a jab but it's blocked by Frazier.
Frazier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crute is fending him off so far but Frazier persists. Nope, Crute circles away and we're back to standing.
Crute is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD2#
Crute drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Frazier throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frazier keeps working. #T4#
Frazier wants to control but Crute postures up.
Crute scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Crute is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frazier has escaped the position, nice work there.
Frazier taking a bit of punishment here - Crute scoring with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frazier is not content to let Crute control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Crute comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crute has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Crute!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2025

#R1#
Skenojabitch blocks a head kick by Kant.
Skenojabitch throws a head kick that misses.
Skenojabitch scores with a sloppy right hand. Kant should have avoided that one.
Kant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#Kant is rocked!
Skenojabitch clobbers Kant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kant is still on wobbly legs! Can Skenojabitch finish him?
Skenojabitch connects with a body shot.
Kant with a poor takedown
and Skenojabitch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skenojabitch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice leg kick from Skenojabitch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kant takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Skenojabitch throws an uppercut from hell that sends Kant clean off his feet! He's out cold! Skenojabitch stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dank Skenojabitch!
Our winner, Dank Skenojabitch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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#
Mo cracks Kant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#Kant is rocked!
Mo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Kant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kant has his takedown stuffed
and Mo counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Kant to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Mo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marco Mo!
After winning the bout, Marco Mo 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 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 16, 2025

#R1##CL#
Crute moves into range and clinches up with Ahmad.
A head punch on the inside from Crute fails to land.
Crute wants a takedown.
Crute tries to break the clinch but Ahmad is controlling the position.
Ahmad effectively controlling the action here.
Crute tries to pull guard but Ahmad won't allow it.
Ahmad lands a left hand.
Crute is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ahmad to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Crute. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Ahmad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crute looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahmad is fending him off so far but Crute persists. Nope, Ahmad circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ahmad fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crute sprawls well initially but Ahmad persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crute on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ahmad wants to get back to his feet.
Ahmad trying to pass the guard but Crute defending well. #T1#
Well, if Ahmad 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.
Crute makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crute.
Ahmad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ahmad stands up over Crute, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ahmad tries to stand but Crute is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ahmad 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.
Ahmad postures up.
Crute is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ahmad is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ahmad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ahmad distracts Crute with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ahmad stays in close to Crute's body and controls the position.
Ahmad tries to free his leg and advance position but Crute is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Crute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ahmad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crute misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ahmad slaps away a takedown attempt from Crute, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Crute clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Ahmad pulls guard.
Crute trying to control but Ahmad is working from the bottom. #T4#
Crute advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crute throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Crute is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crute passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ahmad is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Asep Ahmad dominated that 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.#R2##TD2#
Crute gets caught napping as Ahmad dives in and scores a takedown. Crute manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Ahmad is posturing up here but Crute has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ahmad tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ahmad has to tap! Slick submission there by Crute!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Crute!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Tylingham moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Tylingham jumps into guard, dragging Brandt to the mat.
Tylingham trying to control the position here.
Brandt is looking to advance position but Tylingham has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Tylingham controlling the position easily from mount.
Tylingham pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tylingham controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Let's hope that Tylingham has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Tylingham wants to finish this one by submission but Brandt is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tylingham.
Brandt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tylingham on the ground.
Tylingham misses with a head shot.
Tylingham looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Tylingham is working for a guillotine from mount but Brandt frees his head quite easily. #T2#
Brandt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
It looks like Tylingham is going to stand back up.
Tylingham throwing shots but Brandt is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Tylingham seems to be working for a kimura but Brandt defends the submission attempt.
Tylingham is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Tylingham with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Tylingham might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Brandt tries to get to full guard but Tylingham has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tylingham in particular looking to stall.
Brandt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brandt is trying to stand up here but Tylingham is controlling him well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tylingham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tylingham content to control rather than advance.
Tylingham lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tylingham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Tylingham dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Tylingham shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tylingham was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brandt tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Brandt is bucking up trying to escape but Tylingham cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tylingham dominating with strikes here.
Tylingham tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Brandt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tylingham landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Brandt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T1#
Tylingham content just to control the position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brandt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tylingham controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tylingham fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tylingham dominating with strikes here.
Tylingham raining down shots from the mount!#T2#
Tylingham postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brandt looks a forlorn figure.
Tylingham landing shots from mount.
Tylingham scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brandt?
Tylingham landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tylingham unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tylingham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Tylingham is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Brandt to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Brandt shrugs it off. #T3#
Tylingham landing shots from mount.
Brandt is bucking up trying to escape but Tylingham cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tylingham landing shots from mount.
Brandt is in a horrible position here. Tylingham smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tylingham tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tylingham.#T4#
Tylingham lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brandt hang on?
Tylingham controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Tylingham.
A nice elbow there by Tylingham.
Brandt is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Tylingham 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##CL2#
Tylingham gets a clinch. #TD2#
Tylingham jumps guard.
Tylingham has Brandt pulled in close to control his posture.
Tylingham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Tylingham has his foot on Brandt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandt works his way back into a safe position though.
Tylingham 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.
Brandt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Tylingham is looking for a triangle but Brandt pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tylingham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tylingham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Brandt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tylingham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tylingham wants to sweep here but Brandt controlling him for the moment.
Tylingham seems keen to control Brandt's posture.
Brandt tries to free his leg and advance position but Tylingham is retaining full guard.
Tylingham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brandt's guard. #REVB#
Brandt working a defensive guard here.
Tylingham's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tylingham pushing down on Brandt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tylingham wants to stand but Brandt has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Tylingham is looking for a kimura here.
Brandt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tylingham. #T3#
Tylingham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tylingham is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brandt trying to control but Tylingham postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tylingham in particular looking to stall.
Tylingham is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Tylingham tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Tylingham is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Brandt is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Brandt flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Tylingham anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Brandt and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Tylingham slips an arm under Brandt chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Tylingham has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Tylingham is squeezing on Brandt like an anaconda would it's prey. Brandt fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cody Tylingham!

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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