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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Simpson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tellegio cracks the inside of Simpson's front leg.
Tellegio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tellegio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simpson under the eye.
Tellegio lands a really nice looking cross but Simpson seems unphased.
Tellegio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jeff Simpson has been cut.
Tellegio throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Tellegio has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Simpson tries to circle away but Tellegio has him pinned against the cage.
Simpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tellegio has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but Tellegio blocks it.
We've been informed that Tellegio has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tellegio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simpson is looking to break free of the clinch but Tellegio has double underhooks.
Simpson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tellegio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tellegio lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tellegio.
Simpson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Tellegio on the inside. #ROC2#
Simpson is rocked!
Tellegio misses with some punches.
Oh Simpson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Simpson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Tellegio misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Tellegio.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
A head punch on the inside from Tellegio fails to land.
Tellegio misses with the head strike.
Tellegio throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpson.
Simpson blocks an uppercut.
Tellegio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellegio.
Tellegio working aggressively here.
Tellegio misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellegio.
Clinched against the cage, Tellegio lands a big elbow that drops Simpson! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Simpson is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Tellegio!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Kush digs a good hook to Simpson's body.
Kush scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Kush - just one landing.
Kush takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
Kush scores with a nice head shot.
We've been told by Kush's head coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kush lands a nice hook to Simpson's body. Simpson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kush throws a series of punches but Simpson avoids them all with ease.
Simpson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kush.
Kush misses with a body shot.
Simpson unleashes a big counter combination but Kush bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kush throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Simpson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Simpson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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. #T1#
Simpson preventing the sweep.
Kush keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kush is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simpson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Simpson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kush keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simpson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kush wants to stand but Simpson is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kush controls Simpson momentarily but Simpson frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Simpson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kush scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Jeff Simpson has been cut.
Kush fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Kush backs off Simpson throws a huge counter combo but Kush manages to avoid it all.
Kush lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Simpson goes down and covers up as Kush starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Kush!
Jay Kush 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Taran throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Simpson moves into the clinch.
Taran is looking to take this one to the mat.
Taran is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simpson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Simpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
Taran shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simpson but Simpson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jeff Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Taran.#CL2#
Taran darts in and clinches Simpson up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Simpson breaks from the clinch.
Simpson slaps away a takedown attempt from Taran, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Taran looks to move away, Simpson throws a big counter combo but Taran just gets out of the way.#T1##CL2#
Taran forces Simpson back against the cage and clinches.
Taran's coach down at Triton MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Taran's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Simpson tries to land knees in the clinch but Taran avoids the damage to the body.
Simpson misses with a knee strike.
Taran tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taran throws the kick towards the body but Simpson avoids it.#CL2#
Simpson gets tackled into the cage by Taran. Taran maintains the clinch.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Taran successfully pulls guard.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Taran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taran can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Simpson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simpson's guard. #REVB#
Simpson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taran on the ground.
Taran looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Taran stops Simpson from standing up.
Taran connects with a couple of short punches.
Taran 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.
Taran lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taran sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taran postures up and lands a big shot to Simpson's brow.
Taran has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taran pushing down on Simpson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taran scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Taran tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Simpson.
Simpson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taran scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Taran lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taran is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Simpson is trying to stand up here but Taran is controlling him well.
Taran is taking a breather. Simpson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Simpson is looking to escape.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taran is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#
Simpson is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Taran dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Taran fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Simpson sprawls well initially but Taran persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oh Simpson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taran lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Simpson quite badly. Simpson pulls Taran in close trying to recover. Taran postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Simpson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Simpson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Taran!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Zharkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zharkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simpson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zharkov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zharkov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Zharkov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zharkov throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Simpson moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
#BC2#
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zharkov tries to clinch up
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zharkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simpson shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
Zharkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zharkov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zharkov tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Simpson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zharkov won't be happy with that.
Simpson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Simpson advances to full mount.
Simpson controlling his opponent. #T3#
Zharkov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zharkov tries to get out of the position.
Simpson is continuing to stall.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The adventures of Simpson the control monster continue. Boring.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Simpson dominated that round.
That's time! Zharkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zharkov is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
Zharkov sets himself, and Simpson steps forward looking for the clinch! Zharkov avoids it this time.
Zharkov wants to clinch
and Simpson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zharkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Simpson tries to counter it with a takedown but Zharkov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zharkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zharkov is looking to clinch.
Simpson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zharkov defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zharkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Zharkov clinches. #BC2#
Simpson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zharkov tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Zharkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zharkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simpson throws a big counter head kick but Zharkov avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zharkov wants to clinch#TD2#
and Simpson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zharkov's guard.
Simpson passes into half guard.
Simpson controlling the action here. #T2#
Simpson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zharkov!
Simpson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jeff Simpson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Simpson 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Zharkov throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
Simpson wants to counter the offense by Zharkov and move into the clinch position.
Zharkov tries to clinch up.
Simpson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zharkov looks to clinch
and Simpson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zharkov moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
Simpson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zharkov closes the distance but Simpson moves to the side
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zharkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson avoids the head kick by Zharkov.
Simpson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zharkov tries to clinch but Simpson moves away
and Simpson counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Zharkov badly! Simpson follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Zharkov out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Simpson finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jeff Simpson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Shevchenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Shevchenko gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Simpson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shevchenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Shevchenko.
Simpson tries to break free but Shevchenko pushes him back against the cage.
Simpson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shevchenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simpson misses with a knee strike.
Shevchenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Simpson tries to circle away but Shevchenko has him pinned against the cage.
Shevchenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shevchenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shevchenko lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Simpson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shevchenko pushes Simpson against the cage. Shevchenko is working some dirty boxing. Shevchenko pushes off with a quick right hook! Simpson goes down! Simpson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Shevchenko moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrey Shevchenko!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Drago has a takedown stuffed.
Drago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Drago backs off Simpson throws a huge counter combo but Drago manages to avoid it all.
Drago has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
Simpson is looking for the big counter here.
Simpson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simpson wants it to stay on the feet.
Drago throws an overhand right that lands on Simpson's shoulder, as Simpson tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Drago looks to land a body kick but Simpson moved away.
Drago fails to land the takedown.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Drago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Drago.
Simpson pushes Drago away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Drago gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Drago tries for a kimura but Simpson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Drago is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simpson has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB#
Drago has hold of Simpson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Simpson seems comfortable defending it but Drago has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Simpson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Simpson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Drago couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Drago!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Shelby there.
Shelby shoots in but Simpson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shelby tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily#CL#
and Simpson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Simpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shelby throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Simpson counters by moving into the clinch.
Shelby changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simpson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jeff Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Shelby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simpson pinned against the cage. Simpson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Simpson stuffs the takedown attempt from Shelby. Shelby gets slowly back to his feet.
Simpson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shelby is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
Shelby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shelby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simpson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shelby throws a one two combo.
#CL2#
Shelby closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Shelby fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Simpson to the ground. Shelby is now in Simpson's guard.#ES#
Simpson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shelby off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shelby.
Simpson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick from Shelby lands but Simpson takes it in his stride.
Shelby shoots in but Simpson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shelby fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Shelby lands with a slapping head kick.
Shelby fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simpson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shelby fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simpson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simpson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shelby.
Nice sprawl there from Simpson as Shelby shoots in.
Shelby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shelby manages to circle out of the way.
Shelby shoots and misses #TD#
and Simpson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shelby looks winded!
Simpson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Simpson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shelby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jeff Simpson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Simpson stuffs the takedown attempt from Shelby. Shelby gets slowly back to his feet.
Shelby tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.#TD2#
Simpson tries to sprawl but Shelby drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Simpson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Simpson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shelby tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simpson defends well and Shelby ends up having to push Simpson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Simpson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Shelby shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Simpson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson wants to stand and escape but Shelby is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1#
Shelby controlling from the top position.
Simpson wants to stand and escape but Shelby is having none of it.
Shelby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet but Shelby is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Simpson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shelby.
Tom Shelby seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shelby tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Simpson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Shelby closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jeff Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Shelby.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shelby.
Shelby doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Simpson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shelby is looking to land body kicks.
Simpson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Simpson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T3##TD2#
Shelby gets the takedown into side control.
Jeff Simpson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES#
Simpson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tom Shelby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shelby fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simpson.
Simpson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shelby moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
Jeff Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shelby tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
As Shelby looks to move away, Simpson throws a big counter combo but Shelby just gets out of the way.
Shelby throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a body kick that stops Shelby in his tracks momentarily.
Shelby is breathing heavily.#T4#
Shelby lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shelby darts in trying to clinch
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Tom Shelby has been cut.
Shelby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shelby fails to land the takedown.
Shelby throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Simpson counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Simpson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Shelby's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shelby has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Simpson counters by clinching up.
Simpson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shelby has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simpson keeps control of Shelby as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Simpson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shelby to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shelby stops Simpson from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Simpson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Shelby wants to break free but Simpson has control.
Simpson works on Shelby's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Simpson breaks the clinch.
Shelby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shelby tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simpson defends well and Shelby ends up having to push Simpson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Simpson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shelby fails with the takedown
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jeff Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Shelby.
Shelby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shelby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Simpson counters by moving into the clinch. #T2##BC#
Simpson manages to break the clinch.
Shelby doesn't manage to clinch there - Simpson circles away.
Simpson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shelby lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shelby doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Simpson counters by moving into the clinch.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shelby can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Shelby breaks the clinch.
Jeff Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shelby closes the distance but Simpson moves to the side
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Shelby will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Shelby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Shelby tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Shelby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shelby is looking to clinch.
Shelby shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
Simpson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Shelby has Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Shelby backwards. #T4##BC#
Simpson breaks from the clinch.
Shelby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shelby darts in looking for a takedown but Simpson gets double underhooks and turns Shelby into the cage.
Shelby shoots in for a double leg but Simpson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simpson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shelby shoots in but Simpson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shelby or perhaps it was just good defense by Simpson, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simpson 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Simpson!
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Event:
HightlandKT 4
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Hill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hill is looking to clinch.
Simpson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hill wants to clinch.
Hill missing with a left hand there. Simpson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hill looks for the body kick but Simpson saw that one coming.
Hill throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Simpson counters quickly with a head kick that drops Hill to the mat! The referee starts the count at 3 - will Hill be able to get back to his feet in time? 4,5,6, he's up. He looks OK so we'll continue the action!
Simpson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hill can pounce on him.
#T1#
Simpson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hill.
A head kick by Hill misses
and Simpson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hill wants to clinch.
Simpson is looking for the big counter here.
Simpson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
It looks like Jeff Simpson has been cut.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
Simpson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hill catches Simpson napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Simpson goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Rahim Hill!
A very excited looking Rahim Hill rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Anderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simpson is trying to defend but Anderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Simpson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Anderson is on him like a limpet, forcing Simpson back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Simpson throws a big counter combination but Anderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carlos Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Simpson counters with a single leg into guard. Anderson didn't expect that.
Anderson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Simpson dives into side control.
#T1##REVB#
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Simpson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simpson'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.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Anderson is trying to work for a sweep but Simpson has mounted him!
Simpson controlling the pace for now.
Simpson prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.#T3#
Simpson controlling from the full mount.
Further stalling from Simpson.
Simpson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simpson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Simpson has a good base and remains in mount.
Simpson controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simpson continues to stall.
Simpson trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Simpson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Anderson misses with a takedown #CL#
and Simpson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Simpson.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Simpson avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Simpson is working Anderson over against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Simpson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson is trying to drag Simpson to the mat but Simpson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
Simpson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jeff Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Anderson.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simpson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simpson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson misses with a takedown #KD#
and Simpson counters with a right hand that sends Anderson tumbling to the canvas! Can Simpson finish him? He dives into Anderson's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#
Anderson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Anderson has been cut.
Simpson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderson is still in real trouble! Can Simpson finish him?#T2##SUB2#
Simpson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simpson passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Simpson is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Anderson won't allow Simpson to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simpson in particular looking to stall.
Simpson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Simpson not doing much here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#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.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Simpson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
As Anderson looks to move away, Simpson throws a big counter combo but Anderson just gets out of the way.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Simpson tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simpson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simpson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Simpson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Simpson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Anderson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jeff Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Anderson manages to circle out of the way.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Simpson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anderson's guard.
Jeff Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Anderson.
Simpson controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More hug and hope from Simpson.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2#
Anderson working for submissions but it's allowed Simpson to get to half guard.
Simpson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anderson!
Simpson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Simpson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Simpson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simpson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Simpson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Anderson trying to hold on to Simpson's head to control him but Simpson postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Simpson lands an elbow just above Anderson 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Simpson managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Carlos Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simpson blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Simpson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Simpson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Anderson manages to circle out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simpson 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Simpson!
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