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Event:
Death Squad 311:Donnie V Brian
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
McCracken misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Simpson counters with a single leg into guard. McCracken didn't expect that.
Simpson is fighting to break McCracken's control of his arms but McCracken is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simpson preventing the sweep.
Simpson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCracken's guard.
Simpson passes into side control, despite McCracken's attempt to control the position.
Simpson wants to control but McCracken is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Simpson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McCracken is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
An elbow from Simpson crashes against the mat.
#T1#
Simpson trying to control the position but McCracken is working away. #SUB2#
Simpson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCracken, who protects the arm well.
Simpson wants to control but McCracken is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Simpson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McCracken on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCracken tries to get out of the position.
Simpson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCracken is trying to escape the position but Simpson is controlling the position.
Simpson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Simpson is looking to take a break and control but McCracken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCracken knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simpson on the ground.
Simpson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McCracken is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McCracken is looking for a sweep.
McCracken seems a little lost for a moment, as Simpson dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Simpson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB2#
Simpson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simpson advances to full mount.
McCracken tries to lock up and control but Simpson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simpson tries to control but McCracken wriggling away. #SUB2#
Simpson wants to finish this one by submission but McCracken is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Simpson. #T4#
McCracken wants to hold on but Simpson pushes him away.
Simpson controlling from the full mount.
McCracken slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Simpson moves into full mount! McCracken won't be happy about that!
Simpson scoring with strikes but McCracken is staying in there. #SUB2#
Simpson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. McCracken turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Simpson off and cradles McCracken's limp body as Simpson celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Homer Simpson!
Homer Simpson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Death Squad 306:Darby v Brian
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Simpson back into the cage.
A short left from Jackson.
Simpson jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Simpson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
Simpson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Simpson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
And Simpson tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jackson shoots in and bounces Simpson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Simpson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jackson is now in half guard. #SUB#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simpson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simpson wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
#SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Simpson is defending well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simpson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simpson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simpson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but Simpson is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Simpson actively working from the bottom here.
Simpson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Simpson actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simpson is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson trying to control from Simpson's half guard. Simpson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Simpson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Simpson in his guard.#REVB#
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Jackson 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##TD#
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Jackson controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Jackson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Simpson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jackson but great work by Simpson.
Jackson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Westside Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Simpson trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson controls the position from side control.
Jackson tries to buck Simpson off but Simpson is having none of it.#T1##SUB2#
Simpson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jackson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Simpson's guard! Nice work there by Jackson! #SUB2#
Simpson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jackson uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Simpson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson lands some shots froms side control.
Simpson sneaks back into half guard.
Jackson is pressing down on Simpson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simpson is holding on for now. #T2##SUB#
Simpson is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simpson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simpson manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Simpson has an active guard here but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Simpson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Jackson with the ground and pound but Simpson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simpson can do to turn this around?
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simpson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Simpson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #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.
Jackson passes Simpson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Simpson is having none of it. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Simpson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Simpson trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Simpson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simpson trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jackson cracks Simpson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Simpson's guard.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson works over Simpson with some ground and pound from guard.
Simpson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simpson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Simpson taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Simpson wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Simpson is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Simpson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Simpson to regain full guard.
Simpson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Simpson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Homer Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Simpson is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Simpson controlling the action here.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Simpson looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Simpson forces his way into half guard.
Simpson working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard but Simpson has mounted him!
Simpson with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB2#
Simpson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jackson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jackson!
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simpson's head.#T4#
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Simpson is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Simpson's guard.
Jackson looks to land a strike but Simpson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Simpson working for submissions but it's allowed Jackson to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikael Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Jackson!
Mikael Jackson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Homer Simpson spoke after the fight, saying 'DOH! I will be back stronger the next time '.
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Event:
Death Squad 303
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Simpson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simpson takes one to the chin there.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Kvasov.
Simpson attempts a counter takedown but Kvasov avoids it well and moves away.
Roman Kvasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvasov clobbers Simpson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD2#
Kvasov lands a big head kick that sends Simpson tumbling to the mat! Kvasov takes a step backwards and waves Simpson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Simpson is rocked!
Simpson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kvasov fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Kvasov closes the distance and pushes Simpson back into the cage.
Simpson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kvasov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simpson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Simpson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Simpson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Kvasov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Kvasov has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
#T1#
Simpson jumps guard but Kvasov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kvasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simpson's elbow.
Kvasov lands a nice uppercut.
Simpson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kvasov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simpson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kvasov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kvasov.
Simpson is looking for a takedown.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Kvasov won't allow it.
Simpson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kvasov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kvasov is looking to control Simpson's arms but Simpson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kvasov has his back to the cage.
Kvasov lands with a right to the head.
Kvasov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Kvasov effectively controlling the action here.
Simpson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kvasov misses with the head strike.
Kvasov trying to stall but Simpson improves his position.
Kvasov lands with a light punch inside.
Kvasov misses with some punches.
Simpson jumps guard but Kvasov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kvasov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kvasov gets underhooks to prevent Simpson's takedown attempt.
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
A shot in the inside from Kvasov.
A short right from Kvasov.
Oh Simpson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kvasov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kvasov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kvasov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Kvasov. #TD#
Simpson jumps guard.
#SUB#
Simpson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kvasov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kvasov is looking to stand up but Simpson won't let him.
Simpson seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Simpson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simpson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvasov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simpson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kvasov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kvasov wants to stand but Simpson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Kvasov from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simpson controls Kvasov momentarily but Kvasov frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvasov wants to stand and escape but instead Simpson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Simpson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvasov is keeping the position for now.
Kvasov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simpson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kvasov wants to get back to his feet but Simpson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Kvasov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kvasov 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##CL2#
Kvasov has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
Kvasov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kvasov tries to work over Simpson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simpson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kvasov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Simpson pulls guard successfully.
Simpson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kvasov wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Kvasov stands up from Simpson's guard - Kvasov perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Kvasov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kvasov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Simpson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kvasov stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Simpson gets control of Kvasov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Simpson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Simpson 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.
Kvasov wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving. #SU2#
Kvasov gets to his feet. Simpson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kvasov throws a right hand that Simpson ducks under and follows up with a left that Simpson also avoids with ease.
Simpson tries to counter by clinching up but Kvasov breaks away and moves out of range.
Roman Kvasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Kvasov drives through and clinches with Simpson against the cage.
#T2#
Kvasov gets underhooks to prevent Simpson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kvasov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simpson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kvasov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simpson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kvasov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roman Kvasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kvasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Kvasov moves into the clinch.
Kvasov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Simpson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kvasov can turn it around.
Simpson blocks an uppercut.
Simpson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kvasov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kvasov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kvasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simpson's elbow.
Nice body punch from Kvasov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson jumps guard but Kvasov stands there with Simpson around his waist. Simpson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kvasov.
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!#TD#
Simpson jumps into guard, dragging Kvasov to the mat.
Kvasov wants to get up but he can't break Simpson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kvasov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3#
Kvasov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kvasov is looking to stand up but Simpson won't let him. #SUB#
Simpson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Kvasov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simpson, up you get! #CL2#
Kvasov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Simpson pulls guard. #T4##SUB#
Simpson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kvasov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kvasov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kvasov wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Kvasov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Simpson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kvasov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simpson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kvasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kvasov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simpson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kvasov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simpson goes for a takedown attempt but Kvasov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Kvasov has managed to clinch.
Simpson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kvasov is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kvasov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kvasov lands with a left to the head.
Simpson fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvasov stops a takedown attempt from Simpson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Simpson wants the takedown. Kvasov is fighting it off but Simpson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kvasov's guard against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvasov is retaining full guard.
Simpson stops Kvasov from standing up. #T1#
Simpson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kvasov wants to get back to his feet.
Simpson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kvasov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kvasov wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Simpson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kvasov sees it coming and defends easily.
Simpson is keen to just control but Kvasov is a slippery customer.
Kvasov wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Homer Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Kvasov clinches up with Simpson and pushes him back against the cage.
Simpson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kvasov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simpson blocking some punches.
Kvasov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kvasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kvasov to keep the fight standing.
Simpson is working for takedown but Kvasov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but Kvasov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kvasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Simpson drags the fight down to the ground.
Homer Simpson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kvasov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kvasov wants to get up but he can't break Simpson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Kvasov gets to his feet - Simpson follows without any prompting. #T3#
Simpson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kvasov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Simpson scrambles back to his feet.
Kvasov throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Simpson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Kvasov kicks Simpson off and gets to his feet.
Simpson takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Kvasov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kvasov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Simpson has Kvasov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Simpson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kvasov tumbling to the mat - Simpson dives into Kvasov's guard.#ES2#
Kvasov pushes Simpson off and gets back to his feet.
Kvasov misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Kvasov moves into range and clinches up with Simpson.#T4#
Kvasov lands an uppercut.
Kvasov throws a head punch that misses.
Kvasov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Simpson is trying to trip Kvasov. He has hold of a leg but Kvasov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Simpson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Simpson trying to control but Kvasov is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Kvasov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Simpson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but Kvasov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simpson looking for a takedown.
Kvasov lands an uppercut.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but Kvasov has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson goes for a takedown attempt but Kvasov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kvasov misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Kvasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kvasov 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Kvasov!
Roman Kvasov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Homer Simpson stepped up to the mic, saying 'DOH! I will be back stronger the next time '.
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Event:
Death Squad 296:Danny v Dennis
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Gragula gets a takedown into half guard.
Gragula stalling.
Simpson is looking for a sweep. Gragula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gragula wants to take a breather but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson is looking for a sweep. Gragula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gragula tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Gragula is looking to take a break and control but Simpson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gragula might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simpson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Gragula gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gragula looking to stall.
#TD#
Simpson wants the takedown. Gragula is fighting it off but Simpson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gragula's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Gragula had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simpson defends it easily.
Simpson 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. #T2#
Gragula wants to stand up but Simpson is controlling him.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gragula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gragula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simpson is controlling him.
Gragula wants to sweep but no luck.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gragula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Gragula decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gragula with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simpson trying to control here.
Gragula lands with a punch from half guard.
Simpson is trying to maintain the position but Gragula is very close to passing his half guard.
Gragula is pressing down on Simpson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simpson is holding on for now.
Gragula not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Gragula prevents Simpson from improving his position.
Gragula controlling the action here.
Gragula misses with a head shot. Simpson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Gragula 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#
Gragula throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Simpson was covering up waiting for the punch and Gragula finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gragula is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Gragula stands up and waves to Simpson to follow him.
Viktor Gragula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Gragula pushes Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Simpson pulls Gragula into guard.
Gragula wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving. #T1#
Simpson trying to keep a closed guard but Gragula is proving a slippery customer.
Gragula wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Gragula throws a strike but Simpson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Simpson is stalling in the full guard.
Gragula keeping full guard, as Simpson tries to pass.
Simpson stands and throws Gragula's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Gragula manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simpson's best efforts.#SUB#
Simpson seems to be working for a kimura but Gragula defends the submission attempt.
Gragula wants to get back to full guard.
Gragula is pressing down on Simpson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simpson 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.
Simpson trying to control but Gragula is working from the bottom.
Simpson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Simpson 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.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Gragula keeps moving.
Simpson landing with the ground and pound.
Simpson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simpson works over Gragula with some ground and pound from guard.
Gragula looking for a sweep. Not yet Gragula, not yet. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gragula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simpson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Gragula drives through and clinches with Simpson against the cage.
Gragula is trying to force a seperation but Simpson has the dominant position.#TD2#
Gragula gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gragula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Simpson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gragula 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 Simpson.
Simpson is not content to let Gragula control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Gragula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Gragula pushes Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson avoids the elbow strike from Gragula, against the cage.
#TD#
Gragula is fighting off a takedown attempt but Simpson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gragula to the mat. Gragula regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Simpson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gragula is retaining full guard.
Simpson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gragula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simpson looking to sit in guard and control but Gragula gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gragula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gragula looking to pass the guard.
Gragula tries to stand but Simpson is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Gragula won't allow Simpson to sweep him here.
Gragula is looking to stand up but Simpson won't let him. #SU2#
Gragula decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simpson, up you get! #CL2#
Gragula rushes Simpson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Simpson pulls guard.
Gragula must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Simpson has his foot on Gragula's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gragula works his way back into a safe position though.
Gragula wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Simpson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Homer Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gragula trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Simpson looking to control.
Viktor Gragula has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Gragula stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Simpson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gragula pushes down on Simpson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Viktor Gragula is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gragula is trying to control. Simpson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SU2#
Gragula decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Gragula drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gragula trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gragula looking to sit in guard and control but Simpson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Simpson won't allow Gragula to get back to his feet.
Simpson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gragula has wrist control.#T4#
Simpson wants to control from the top but Gragula keeps moving.
Simpson looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gragula holds on and takes a little breather.
Simpson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gragula keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simpson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Gragula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gragula has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Gragula!
Viktor Gragula took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Homer Simpson was interviewed post fight and said 'DOH! I will be back stronger the next time '.
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Event:
SP ICON 205 and 265 bash
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Leatherwood misses with a left hand #TD#
and Simpson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leatherwood won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Leatherwood's face as Simpson controls the position. #SUB#
Simpson is trying to get an arm triangle but Leatherwood is defending well.
Leatherwood wants to control but Simpson postures up.
Simpson taking a breather here.
Simpson in side control, throwing shots but Leatherwood defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Leatherwood!
Simpson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Simpson wants to control the pace but Leatherwood is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Leatherwood is trying to escape the mount.
Simpson unloads with some shots from mount but Leatherwood bucks and avoids them well.
Leatherwood blocking the ground and pound.
Simpson looking to control but Leatherwood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Simpson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Leatherwood is now in Simpson's guard. A big mistake from Simpson there, giving up the dominant position!
Leatherwood wanted to stand there but Simpson had control of the position. #T2#
Simpson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leatherwood manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Leatherwood keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Simpson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leatherwood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leatherwood trying to control the position here.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Leatherwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Simpson is fighting to break Leatherwood's control of his arms but Leatherwood is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leatherwood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leatherwood is looking to stand up but Simpson isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Simpson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Leatherwood manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Simpson has Leatherwood in his guard.#REVB#
Leatherwood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simpson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leatherwood is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Simpson has his foot on Leatherwood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leatherwood works his way back into a safe position though.
Leatherwood won't allow Simpson to sweep him here.
Simpson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Simpson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leatherwood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leatherwood cracks Simpson with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Simpson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Leatherwood rushes Simpson and presses him up against the cage.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leatherwood can do to turn this around?
Simpson takes a shot to the head.
Leatherwood is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Simpson drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU2#
Simpson is working an open guard so Leatherwood takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Leatherwood throws a push kick but Simpson slaps the foot to one side.
Simpson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Leatherwood.
Malachi Leatherwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leatherwood throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Simpson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Simpson wants to pass the guard but Leatherwood is keeping the position.
Leatherwood keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Simpson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leatherwood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simpson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Homer Simpson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Leatherwood keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Simpson looking to pass the guard.
Leatherwood is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Leatherwood keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Simpson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leatherwood looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leatherwood looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leatherwood! #REVB##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simpson is looking for a sweep.
Leatherwood wants to stand but Simpson is controlling his arm.
Leatherwood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simpson keeps working.
Leatherwood tries to stand but Simpson is controlling his head.
Sloppy strikes there by Leatherwood.
Simpson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Leatherwood tries to pass to full mount but Simpson defends it.
Simpson wants to improve his position but Leatherwood is controlling well.
Leatherwood tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Simpson.
Simpson trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Leatherwood misses.
Leatherwood misses with a looping left.
Simpson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Leatherwood throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson tries to counter with a takedown but Leatherwood is quick to defend against it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leatherwood misses with a looping left.
Leatherwood tries a head kick but it misses.
As Leatherwood tries to get set, Simpson tries to push him back and clinch up but Leatherwood manages to avoid the attempt.
A head kick misses from Leatherwood.
Simpson attempts a counter takedown but Leatherwood avoids it well and moves away.
Leatherwood throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Simpson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leatherwood!
Simpson trying to control the position but Leatherwood is working away. #SUB#
Simpson is trying to get an arm triangle but Leatherwood is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leatherwood is trying to work for a sweep but Simpson has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malachi Leatherwood 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#
Good shot there by Leatherwood.#CL2#
Leatherwood closes the distance and clinches.
Simpson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Leatherwood is defending well.#TD#
Simpson pulls Leatherwood into guard.
Leatherwood tries to stand but Simpson is controlling from the bottom.
Leatherwood connects with a couple of short punches.
Leatherwood wants to stand and escape but instead Simpson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson looking to sit in guard and control but Leatherwood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Leatherwood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Leatherwood postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leatherwood wants to get up but he can't break Simpson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Leatherwood is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Simpson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Leatherwood is looking to defend but Simpson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Leatherwood! Simpson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Leatherwood taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Homer Simpson!
Homer Simpson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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