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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
King thows a body kick. Simon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Simon is breathing heavily.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Simon, pushing him back against the cage.
Simon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Simon blocks with his arms.
King drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Simon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
King has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Simon regains guard immediately.
King advances position into side control!
King creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Eldridge Simon has been cut.
Simon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
King is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Simon is trying to escape and King transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Simon is forced to tap! Nice work there by King! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). ak King!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Mcfucked rushes Simon and presses him up against the cage.
Simon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Simon is breathing heavily.
Mcfucked drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mcfucked fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Mcfucked looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mcfucked showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mcfucked keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simon's head.
Mcfucked advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Mcfucked has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Simon is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mcfucked yanks on the arm and Simon is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mcfucked.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenny Mcfucked!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Tyeshela cracks Simon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Simon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tyeshela finish him?
#ROC2#
Simon is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Eldridge Simon has been cut.
BAM! Tyeshela delivers a spinning backfist that drops Simon like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Nika Tyeshela!
Nika Tyeshela 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 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Simon moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Eldridge Simon has been cut.
Jackson stalks Simon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Simon's face. Simon staggers backwards, shaken.
Malone Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to bum rush Simon with a series of wild strikes but Simon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick by Jackson misses #CL#
and Simon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Simon.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Simon manages to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Simon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Simon tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
Simon really is a fat lump.#T1#
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Simon backpedaling.
Jackson throws a right hand that Simon ducks under and follows up with a left that Simon also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malone Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simon tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Simon checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Simon moves out of range easily.
Jackson looks winded!
Simon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Simon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Simon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Simon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Simon blocking some punches.
#T2#
Simon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Simon has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Simon gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Simon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SU2#
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Simon's leg. Simon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Simon throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Simon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Simon.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Simon counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Simon manages to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Simon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Simon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
A good leg kick by Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simon slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Simon off balance momentarily.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Simon.
Simon tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
Eldridge Simon's cut is getting worse.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Simon thinks about countering with a head kick.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Simon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simon is looking to counter punch.
Simon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malone Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eldridge Simon's cut.
That's time! Simon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jackson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jackson lands a head kick. Simon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Simon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a right hand that Simon ducks under and follows up with a left that Simon also avoids with ease.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simon scores with a nice body kick.
Simon dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Simon doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Simon fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
Simon is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Simon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Jackson misses #TD#
and Simon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Simon is controlling him
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Simon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Simon is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
Simon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Simon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Simon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson pushes Simon off looking to stand but Simon dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jackson is not content to let Simon control the position.#ES2#
Jackson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Simon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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!
Simon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson working aggressively here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jackson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3#
Simon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Simon. #BC#
Simon breaks the clinch.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Simon avoids nicely.
Simon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson lands a high kick!
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Simon takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simon. #BC#
Simon breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by Simon.
Simon is looking to clinch.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simon circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Simon is looking to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch.
Eldridge Simon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simon is looking to clinch.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simon tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Simon tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simon wants to clinch.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Simon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malone Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eldridge Simon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simon.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simon blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Simon is out of range.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Simon avoids it well.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Simon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Simon moved away.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Simon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Simon is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Simon. That snapped Jackson's head back.
#T1#
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Simon counter with a right hand.
Simon catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Simon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Simon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Simon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Simon distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Simon is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Simon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simon prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
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!
Simon works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Simon passes into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Simon is controlling him
Simon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Simon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Simon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Simon is controlling him
Simon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simon tries to clinch up.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Simon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Simon dives into side control.
#T3##REVB#
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Simon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Simon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Simon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Simon controlling the position from side mount.
Jackson tries to escape but Simon is in control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Simon drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Eldridge Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simon lands a few punches from side control.
Simon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Simon asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Simon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson is pushing Simon's head away, looking to escape. Simon manages to hold on to the position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eldridge Simon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malone Jackson!
Malone Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Acid.
Simon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Acid.
Acid feints the counter takedown.
Simon blocks a head kick by Acid.
Acid throws a sloppy head kick and Simon moves out of range easily. #CL#
Simon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Acid wants to get back to striking at distance but Simon won't allow it.
Simon is trying to pull guard but Acid has him pressed against the cage.
Acid swings wildly with an uppercut but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simon lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Acid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Simon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
Acid lands a big head kick that sends Simon tumbling to the mat! Acid takes a step backwards and waves Simon back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Simon is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Eldridge Simon has been cut.
Acid stuns Simon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Simon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simon is breathing heavily.
Acid seems to be stalking Simon here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Simon drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Acid!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1##KD2#
Tybura cracks Simon with an uppercut from hell and Simon crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Tybura's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#CUT2#
It looks like Eldridge Simon has been cut.
Tybura trying to control but Simon is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon wants to get back to his feet but Tybura is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tybura working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#
Simon is rocked!
Tybura postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Simon covers up, he's hurt! Tybura keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Tybura and the ref steps in to end the fight! Tybura can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcin Tybura!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Wiechmants shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Wiechmants pushes Simon up against the cage in a clinch.
Wiechmants is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Wiechmants decides to pull guard.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiechmants is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wiechmants is looking for a triangle here but Simon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wiechmants is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiechmants managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Simon.
Wiechmants seems a little lost for a moment, as Simon dominates the positioning.
Simon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wiechmants tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#T1#
Wiechmants wants to control but Simon postures up.#SUB#
Simon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wiechmants is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Simon tries for a kimura but Wiechmants is defending well.
Wiechmants is pushing Simon's head away, looking to escape. Simon manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Simon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wiechmants knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Simon wants to control but Wiechmants is keeping him busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simon cracks Wiechmants with a big elbow. #SUB#
Simon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wiechmants knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Simon trying to control the position but Wiechmants is working away. #SUB#
Simon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Simon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Simon misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Wiechmants is trying to control Simon's posture but Simon avoids it.
Simon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Simon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Simon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wiechmants manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wiechmants is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wiechmants can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2#
Wiechmants has one foot on Simon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wiechmants as he avoids it easily. #T4##KD2#
Wiechmants lands a big head kick that sends Simon tumbling to the mat! Wiechmants takes a step backwards and waves Simon back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Simon is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Eldridge Simon has been cut.
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!
Simon gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Stijn Wiechmants!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Simon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dijkema looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dijkema blocks a low kick nicely.
Dijkema misses with a takedown attempt - Simon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Simon moves into the clinch.
Simon working aggressively here.
Simon gets underhooks to prevent Dijkema's takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Simon to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Simon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simon throws a good cross that connects.
Dijkema looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Simon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dijkema manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Simon throws a right and a left that Dijkema avoids nicely.
Simon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dijkema needs to keep his hands up - Simon had a free shot at his head there.
Simon throws a head kick that misses.
Dijkema is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dijkema has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Simon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dijkema backs up against the cage.
Simon misses with a head kick.
Simon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Simon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dijkema quickly recovers to half guard.
Simon is thwarting Dijkema's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Simon there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Dijkema is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Simon scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Simon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Simon is looking for a kimura but Dijkema is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simon to get the leverage.
Simon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dijkema with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simon in particular looking to stall.
Dijkema is trying to control but can't.
Simon really is a fat lump.
Simon lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simon in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Simon seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Simon there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Simon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Simon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dijkema keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Simon forces Dijkema back against the cage and clinches.
Simon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Simon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dijkema's head backwards.
Simon swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Simon.
Simon throws out a loose jab but Dijkema uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Dijkema gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldridge Simon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Simon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Simon rushes Dijkema and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Simon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Simon as Dijkema shoots in.#TD#
Simon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon controls the position from side control.
Simon grinds an elbow into Dijkema's temple.
Dijkema is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Simon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Simon just content to control the position.
Eldridge Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simon scoring with punches and elbows.
Simon cracks Dijkema with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simon working the ground and pound.
Simon lands some shots froms side control.
Simon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Simon staying calm.
Simon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Simon working the ground and pound.
Dijkema tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Simon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Simon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3##SUB#
Simon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dijkema, who protects the arm well.
Simon looks up at the clock and then as Dijkema takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Simon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Simon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dijkema some visible discomfort.
Simon lands a few punches from side control.
Simon working the head and body with strikes.
Dijkema is working to avoid the ground and pound but Simon connects with a decent elbow.
Simon scores with punches from side control.
Dijkema is working to avoid the ground and pound but Simon connects with a decent elbow.
Dijkema is letting Simon control him for a moment.
Simon is putting a hurting on Dijkema here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Dijkema taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
Simon is trying to get an arm triangle but Dijkema is defending well.
Simon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Simon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Simon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dijkema has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Simon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldridge Simon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Simon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dijkema shoots for a double leg takedown but Simon sprawls well. He's pushed Dijkema's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dijkema circles away quickly and effectively.
Dijkema displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simon.
Dijkema is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Simon.
Simon thumps Dijkema with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon connects with a jab.
Simon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dijkema can do to turn this around?#CL#
Simon clinches with his opponent.
Dijkema takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simon wants to break free but Dijkema has control.
#T1#
Simon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dijkema wants to break free but Simon has control.
#BC#
Simon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eldridge Simon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Simon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dijkema sprawls well initially but Simon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Simon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dijkema trying to control from the bottom.
Simon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Simon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Simon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simon lands strikes from half guard.#T2##SUB#
Dijkema is defending against the submission attempts here by Simon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Simon seems content to control.#T3#
Dijkema trying to control but Simon postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Simon not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dijkema on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Simon takes the fight into the clinch.
Dijkema has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Simon is trying to break the clinch but Dijkema is controlling him.
Dijkema stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Simon taking a breather.
Dijkema is trying to pull guard but Simon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Simon can't break the clinch.
Simon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dijkema keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simon's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simon has Dijkema pressed against the cage, preventing Dijkema from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eldridge Simon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simon 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eldridge Simon!
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