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Event:
AFC Helsinki 2
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick and Warner moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Simmons dives in and scores a takedown into Warner's guard.
Simmons is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simmons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warner is trying to control the position but Simmons postures up.
Simmons tries to free his leg and advance position but Warner is retaining full guard.
Simmons is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Warner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Warner throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1##SUB2#
Simmons drops back looking for a leg! Warner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Warner manages to kick Simmons off! Simmons jumps back into Warner's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Simmons instigates a clinch.
Warner lands with a right to the head.
Simmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warner's elbow.
Simmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Simmons gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Warner tries to get to full guard but Simmons has control of the leg.
Warner is looking to control Simmons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Warner avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Simmons is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Warner has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Simmons trying to control the pace. #T3#
Simmons is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Warner tries to keep at a distance but Simmons has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Warner. #TD2#
Simmons manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Simmons controlling Warner's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warner trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Warner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Simmons is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Simmons is pulling down on Warner's head. It's preventing any offense from Warner, at least for the moment.
Warner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simmons trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Simmons pulls Warner in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Simmons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Simmons dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Simmons tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Warner counters with a takedown into side control.
Simmons tries to buck Warner off but Warner is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simmons can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on Simmons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Warner tries to advance to mount but Simmons instead regains half guard.
Simmons trying to control but Warner postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Warner is thwarting Simmons's attempts to control the position.
Simmons keeping control of the position.
Simmons is looking to improve his position.
Simmons slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simmons is pulling down on Warner's head. It's preventing any offense from Warner, at least for the moment.
Simmons is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Simmons looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simmons tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Warner. #SUB#
Warner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simmons pulls his head out easily.
Simmons controlling the pace.
Warner trying to hold on to Simmons's head to control him but Simmons postures up.
#T3##SU2#
Simmons postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Warner to stand up. #CL2#
Simmons drives through and clinches with Warner against the cage.
#BC2#
Simmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warner shoots and misses #CL2#
and Simmons holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Warner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Simmons walks away with a smile on his face. Warner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simmons blocks a head kick by Warner.
Simmons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simmons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Simmons darts in and clinches Warner up against the cage.#T4#
Warner is looking to break free of the clinch but Simmons has double underhooks.
Simmons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Warner just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Simmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Warner shoots in but Simmons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Warner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warner tries to clinch up.
Warner tries to clinch up.
Warner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Simmons moves into the clinch successfully.
Warner is trying to break the clinch but Simmons has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Simmons 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Simmons manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Warner on his heels. He'll look to pass Warner's guard now, I'm sure.
Warner being controlled here, momentarily.
Warner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Warner has momentary wrist control but Simmons slips an elbow through the middle.
Simmons engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simmons distracts Warner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons trying to stand up but can't free himself from Warner's guard.#T1#
Simmons 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.
Simmons postures up.
Warner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simmons is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Warner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Warner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2##SUB2#
Simmons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Warner is looking to stand back up but Simmons counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Warner. #SUB2#
Simmons seems to be working for a kimura but Warner defends the submission attempt.
Simmons performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Warner is looking for a sweep. Simmons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Simmons is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warner wants to get back to full guard.
Simmons controlling the action here.
Simmons is continuing to stall.
Simmons wants to pass the guard but Warner is defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simmons landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Warner tries to get to full guard but Simmons has control of the leg.
Warner wants to get back to his feet.
Simmons content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Simmons closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simmons 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Simmons!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 22
Date: Jul 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Simmons looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
Simmons working the head and body with strikes.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simmons winds up and cracks Ward with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ward is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Simmons is tapping! Great win for Ward!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabriel Ward!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 21
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Warner or perhaps it was just good defense by Simmons, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Warner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Warner wants to get back to his feet but Simmons passes into half guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Simmons is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Warner has managed to free his arm - good work.
My spies in Melhor Lutador MMA inform me that Simmons has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Simmons looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons wants to free his trapped foot but Warner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simmons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Warner throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T1#
Warner is trying to stand up here but Simmons is controlling him well.
Simmons is pressing down on Warner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Warner is holding on for now.
Warner throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simmons in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Simmons is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simmons seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Simmons lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Simmons is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Simmons lands strikes from half guard.
Simmons works his way into full mount!
Warner is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Simmons working the ground and pound effectively.
Simmons with shots to the head and body - Warner looks very uncomfortable down there.
Warner tries to reverse the position but Simmons maintains control.
Simmons punishing his opponent with strikes.
Simmons lands a heavy elbow.
Warner tries to hold on but Simmons pushes him away.
Warner looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Simmons controls the position.
Let's hope that Simmons has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4##SUB2#
Simmons looking for the choke from the back.
Simmons lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Warner.
What can Warner do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Simmons.
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!
Simmons trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Warner doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Simmons 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#
Simmons has taken the fight to the clinch.
Warner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warner has been working on his balance at Melhor Lutador MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Simmons.
Warner is working for takedown but Simmons is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Simmons turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Warner is trying to escape the position but Simmons is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons cracks Warner with a big right hand but Warner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gregory Simmons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Warner is trying to get back to half guard.
Simmons controlling from side mount. #T1#
Simmons working the head with strikes.
Simmons wants to stand but Warner is controlling his arm.
Simmons controlling the position from side mount. #SU2#
Simmons stands up. #TD2#
Simmons gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
Simmons advances to mount.
Simmons controlling his opponent.
Simmons connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Simmons takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simmons scoring with strikes but Warner is staying in there. #T3#
Warner wants to control but Simmons is having none of it.
Warner tries to control the position but Simmons now has his back.
Good control from Simmons.
Simmons is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Simmons is persistently looking for the submission but Warner is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Warner showing good submission defense here.
#T4##SUB2#
Warner is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Simmons gets his way!
Warner trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Warner preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Simmons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Simmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Simmons. Warner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warner feinted with a counter takedown.
Warner misses with a takedown attempt - Simmons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Simmons closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Simmons pulls guard effortlessly.
Warner wants to stand and escape but instead Simmons has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warner wants to stand but Simmons is controlling the position. #SUB#
Warner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simmons defends it easily.#T1#
Warner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simmons is one step ahead there.
Simmons pushes down on Warner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Simmons trying to mount his opponent but Warner defends it.
Simmons seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Warner tries to roll over but Simmons keeps him under control.
Warner is trying to maintain the position but Simmons is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Simmons perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Warner tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simmons in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Simmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Simmons.
Warner tries to improve position but can't.
Warner wants to control but Simmons postures up.
Warner prevents Simmons from moving into mount.
Simmons controls the position.#T4#
Warner struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Simmons moves into the clinch.
Jeff Warner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregory Simmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Simmons breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simmons 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Simmons!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 20
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simmons has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Melhor Lutador MMA in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Simmons shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Simmons is now in half guard.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simmons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Simmons wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.#T1#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Simmons looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Simmons looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Simmons! #REVR##SUB#
Simmons is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simmons in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Simmons working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Simmons wants to stand but Jones has his arm trapped.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
Simmons is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Simmons has control of the leg.
Simmons trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Simmons.
Jones tries to kick Simmons off but Simmons keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Simmons fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Simmons swinging wildly here.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Simmons.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simmons in his tracks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Simmons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simmons drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Simmons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Jones tries to get set, Simmons tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
Simmons is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Simmons 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#
Simmons fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simmons throws out the jab.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good work by Simmons as he checks the leg kick.
Simmons looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Simmons wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons tries to clinch up.
Simmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Simmons pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Simmons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Simmons clinches with his opponent.
Simmons gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Simmons manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Simmons lands a takedown into guard.
Simmons controlling from the top position.
Simmons wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position. #T2#
Jones is trying to control the position but Simmons postures up.
Simmons wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simmons. #T3#
Simmons tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Jones shoots in and bounces Simmons off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Simmons is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.#T4##SUB2#
Jones has gone for a leg lock! Simmons slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.#REVR#
Jones wants to stand up but Simmons is controlling him.
Simmons cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simmons trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Simmons dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones throws a low kick but Simmons avoids it.
Simmons half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Simmons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones avoids the body shot from Simmons.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Simmons defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gregory Simmons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Simmons has wrist control.
Simmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simmons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simmons on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simmons tries to get out of the position.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simmons wants to control but Jones passes easily into half guard.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Simmons won't allow Jones to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones controlling the action here.#T2#
Simmons keeping hold of Jones's head, controlling as best he can.
Jones prevents Simmons from improving his position.
Simmons makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simmons.
Simmons pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Jones postures up.
Jones passes Simmons's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones winds up and cracks Simmons with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones winds up and cracks Simmons with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Simmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Simmons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones is nestled in close to Simmons, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Simmons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Simmons really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Simmons is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Simmons and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Simmons tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones working the ground and pound but Simmons is defending the strikes.
Jones is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Simmons's shoulder. That is not cool.
Felix Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregory Simmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simmons is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simmons has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Simmons!
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Event:
AFC Cathaway vs Turturro
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Gurd forces Simmons back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gurd.
Gurd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Simmons gets control of Gurd's arms and successfully pulls guard. Simmons will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Simmons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simmons looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gurd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simmons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gurd has managed to get both his arms back between Simmons's legs - danger averted.
Simmons wants to sweep here but Gurd controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simmons can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB2#
Simmons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gurd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gurd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simmons is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gurd stops Simmons from standing up.
Gurd trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gurd is fighting to break Simmons's control of his arms but Simmons is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gurd tries to clinch but Simmons moves out of range.
Simmons steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gurd.#CL#
Gurd has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Gurd.
A short uppercut from Gurd. #TD2#
Simmons decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Simmons looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gurd is defending well. Simmons quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gurd has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Simmons celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregory Simmons!
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Event:
AFC Grappling Championships
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gabriel Ward (ranked 23617 p4p, 345 weight class) and Gregory Simmons (ranked 22318 p4p, 321 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gabriel Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gregory Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Simmons moves into the clinch.
Ward jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Simmons walks away with a smile on his face. Ward gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simmons has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simmons gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ward (0) vs (2) Simmons
Ward is defending against the submission attempts here by Simmons.
Ward is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simmons's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simmons's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ward (4) vs (2) Simmons
Ward has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Simmons has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Simmons is in bad spot here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is looking to control Simmons but Simmons is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ward is persistently looking for the submission but Simmons is defending it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ward's guard. Nice work there by Simmons.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ward (4) vs (4) Simmons
Ward is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Simmons frees his head nicely. Oh but Ward has switched to an armbar! Simmons is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gabriel Ward! |
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Event:
AFC Thursday Night Fights
Date: Mar 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Bonnano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bonnano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simmons tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Simmons clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Simmons drags the fight down to the ground.
Bonnano trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons keeping full guard, as Bonnano tries to pass.
Simmons controlling Bonnano's posture.
Bonnano trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonnano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Bonnano preventing the sweep.
Bonnano trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bonnano jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Simmons drives through and clinches with Bonnano against the cage.
#BC2#
Simmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonnano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonnano lands a jab to Simmons's midsection.
Bonnano misses with a right hand
and Simmons counters with a left and a right that stings Bonnano.
Bonnano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Simmons eats them both and turns towards Bonnano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonnano tries for a takedown but Simmons circles away easily#CL2#
and Simmons counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Simmons.
Bonnano wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Simmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Bonnano connects with the punch.
Simmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonnano is just out of range.#TD2#
Bonnano gets caught flat footed, as Simmons shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Simmons is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Bonnano throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Simmons escapes and throws Bonnano's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Simmons tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bonnano tries to buck Simmons off but Simmons is having none of it.
Simmons working away.#T3#
Bonnano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simmons's best efforts.
Bonnano wants to get back to full guard.
Simmons is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simmons is thwarting Bonnano's attempts to control the position.
Simmons wants to take a breather but Bonnano is having none of it.
Simmons prevents Bonnano from improving his position.
Simmons takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bonnano wants to get back to full guard.
Simmons landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Simmons wants to work for an arm triangle but Bonnano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Simmons wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Simmons wants to work for an arm triangle but Bonnano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bonnano is trying to stand back up but Simmons is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Bonnano shoots in and bounces Simmons off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Simmons throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Simmons 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.
Simmons seems keen to control Bonnano's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gregory Simmons will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bonnano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simmons but Simmons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bonnano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bonnano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simmons's hands.
Ralph Bonnano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonnano cracks Simmons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bonnano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonnano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonnano.
Bonnano looks for a takedown but Simmons sprawls well.#CL2#
Simmons has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Simmons on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Simmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Bonnano gets caught napping as Simmons dives in and scores a takedown. Bonnano manages to retain guard.
Bonnano is looking to stand back up but Simmons counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bonnano. #REVR#
Simmons tries to pass to full mount but Bonnano defends it. #SUB2#
Simmons is trying to work for a kimura but Bonnano is defending well.
Bonnano is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bonnano is defending against the submission attempts here by Simmons.
Bonnano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Simmons not doing much here.
Simmons wants to stand up but Bonnano has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Simmons.
Bonnano trying to control but Simmons postures up.
Bonnano is looking to get back to full guard here but Simmons has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3##SU2#
Simmons decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bonnano to his feet.
Bonnano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown but Bonnano shows good takedown defense.
Bonnano misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Simmons counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bonnano manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Simmons breaks from the clinch.
Simmons takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Simmons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bonnano, pushing him back against the cage.
Bonnano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simmons takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Simmons gets control of Bonnano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Simmons will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Bonnano preventing the sweep.
Simmons is controlling Bonnano's posture.
Bonnano slips nicely into half guard.
Gregory Simmons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bonnano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simmons knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Bonnano seems to be working for a kimura but Simmons defends the submission attempt.
Simmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonnano is keen to just control but Simmons is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gregory Simmons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bonnano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simmons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Simmons shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Bonnano manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bonnano throws a right and a left that Simmons avoids nicely. #TD#
Bonnano shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons keeping control of the position.
Simmons wants to control but Bonnano is keeping busy.
Bonnano wants to control but Simmons is keeping him busy.
Simmons tries to roll over but Bonnano keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simmons can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Simmons wants to control but Bonnano is keeping busy.
Bonnano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working.
Simmons tries to roll over but Bonnano keeps him under control.
Simmons looks like he's trying to stand up.
Simmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonnano wants to take a breather but Simmons is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ralph Bonnano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Simmons takes the fight into the clinch.
Simmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bonnano fails to land.
Bonnano misses with some punches.
Bonnano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simmons tries for a takedown but Bonnano manages to get underhooks.
Bonnano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bonnano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonnano wants a takedown.
Bonnano misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Simmons turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Simmons tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bonnano is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Bonnano can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Simmons is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bonnano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bonnano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Simmons wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Simmons tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bonnano is looking to regain half guard here but Simmons keeps moving and retains side control.
Bonnano is trying to control Simmons's posture but Simmons avoids it.
Simmons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonnano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simmons has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonnano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ralph Bonnano.
I think Simmons 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ralph Bonnano!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 12
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Sergeant tries for a takedown but Simmons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Simmons decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Sergeant manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Simmons keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sergeant looking for a takedown.
Sergeant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simmons pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sergeant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sergeant scores with a shot to the body.
Simmons staying out of range there.
Simmons shoots in but Sergeant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sergeant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simmons has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Simmons closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sergeant did well to prevent Simmons getting side control.#ES#
Sergeant kicks off Simmons and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Simmons shoots in for a takedown but Sergeant shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Sergeant closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Sergeant tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simmons is looking for a sweep.
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Simmons gets back to half guard.
Simmons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Sergeant looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Simmons with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sergeant 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.
Simmons tries to get to full guard but Sergeant has control of the leg.
Sergeant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sergeant. #SUB2#
Simmons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sergeant pulls his head out easily.
Sergeant is keen to just control but Simmons is a slippery customer.
Simmons tries to roll over but Sergeant keeps him under control.
Simmons moves into full guard.
#T3#
Simmons is trying to control the position but Sergeant postures up.
Sergeant is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sergeant wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Simmons 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Sergeant from controlling successfully.
Sergeant preventing the sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Simmons is trying to control the position but Sergeant postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Simmons has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sergeant is defended easily by Simmons.#T4#
Sergeant goes for a double leg but Simmons avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Simmons continues to drive forward.#TD#
Sergeant shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Simmons wants to improve his position but Sergeant is controlling well.
#SUB#
Sergeant is working for a kimura but Simmons is defending it quite comfortably.
Sergeant is looking to take a break and control but Simmons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sergeant dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Simmons has a takedown stuffed.
Sergeant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Simmons clinches up with Sergeant and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Simmons gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sergeant on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sergeant tries to get out of the position.
Sergeant regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dan Sergeant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simmons prevents Sergeant from getting back to his feet.
Sergeant is trying to control the position but Simmons postures up.
Simmons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Sergeant scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sergeant fails to land the takedown.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sergeant appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dan Sergeant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Simmons.#T1#
Simmons slaps away a takedown attempt from Sergeant, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sergeant misses with a double jab.
Simmons is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Simmons forces Sergeant back against the cage and clinches.
Sergeant goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simmons prevents it.
Sergeant tries for a takedown but Simmons manages to get underhooks.
Sergeant is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Simmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Sergeant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simmons can do to turn this around?#TD#
Sergeant closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Simmons is concentrating on defense, preventing Sergeant from advancing position.
Simmons is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Sergeant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simmons does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sergeant lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sergeant passes to side control.
Sergeant tries to score with some ground and pound. Simmons controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Simmons tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sergeant fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Simmons working to try and regain half guard.
Simmons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sergeant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simmons is bucking up trying to escape but Sergeant cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Simmons tries to hold on but Sergeant postures up.
Sergeant wants to control the pace but Simmons is squirming around nicely.
Sergeant in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sergeant controlling from mount.
Sergeant raining down hammerfists from mount.
Simmons keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sergeant lands a couple of good shots and Simmons has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Simmons staying busy and making it hard for Sergeant to control. #T4##SUB#
Sergeant is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Simmons knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Simmons for a finish.
Sergeant is landing with strikes from the back.
Simmons just trying to survive but Sergeant is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Simmons is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sergeant punishes Simmons with strikes from the back mount.
Simmons is really stuck here.
Sergeant scores with punches from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Sergeant is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Simmons defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sergeant dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Sergeant closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sergeant is thwarting Simmons's attempts to control the position.
Sergeant scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Simmons is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons trying to control here.
Simmons is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sergeant scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Simmons pushes Sergeant off looking to stand but Sergeant dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Sergeant is working for a submission of some sort.
Simmons pushes Sergeant off looking to stand but Sergeant dives back in and keeps control.
Simmons regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sergeant.
Simmons is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sergeant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sergeant is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Simmons lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sergeant looking for a sweep. Not yet Sergeant, not yet.
Sergeant wants to stand but Simmons is controlling the position.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Sergeant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons wanted to stand there but Sergeant had control of the position.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Sergeant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sergeant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simmons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sergeant.
Simmons throws a counter combo.
Sergeant lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Simmons backs up against the cage.
Dan Sergeant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simmons has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice sprawl there from Simmons as Sergeant shoots in.
Simmons is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sergeant tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sergeant somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sergeant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sergeant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Sergeant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sergeant connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Simmons decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simmons's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sergeant regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons looking to pass the guard.
Sergeant seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Sergeant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sergeant, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Sergeant!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 9
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tolevski.
Simmons is looking to regain half guard here but Tolevski keeps moving and retains side control.
Simmons is trying to control Tolevski's posture but Tolevski avoids it.
Simmons is being controlled here.
Tolevski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tolevski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simmons has escaped the position, nice work there.
Simmons on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simmons tries to get out of the position.
Tolevski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working. #T1#
Tolevski tries to move to mount but Simmons blocks the move with his legs.
Simmons trying to control but Tolevski flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Tolevski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tolevski keeps control of the position as Simmons tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Simmons showing good submission defense here.
Simmons can't escape the position.
#T2#
What can Simmons do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Simmons covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Tolevski tightening his grip on Simmons, looking for the choke.
We've been hearing good reports from Simmons's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Simmons turns into Tolevski and is now in his guard.
Simmons has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simmons's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Simmons tries to stand but Tolevski is controlling from the bottom.
Simmons throws a big elbow that misses.
Simmons slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simmons passes Tolevski's left leg - he's now in half guard. #ES2#
Tolevski kicks Simmons off and gets back to his feet.
Simmons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tolevski pinned against the cage. Tolevski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Tolevski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simmons is fending him off so far but Tolevski persists. Nope, Simmons circles away and we're back to standing.
Tolevski tries to close the distance and clinch but Simmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Simmons pushes Tolevski up against the cage in a clinch.
Tolevski wants a takedown but no success here.
Tolevski trying to stall but Simmons improves his position.
#TD#
Simmons ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Simmons no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tolevski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tolevski postures up and lands a big shot to Simmons's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tolevski trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Tolevski will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Simmons decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolevski is looking for a sweep. Simmons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simmons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tolevski on the ground.
Tolevski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Simmons scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tolevski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Simmons manages to pass to mount!
Simmons pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tolevski is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolevski can't escape the position.
Tolevski throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #SUB#
Simmons is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tolevski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tolevski shrugs it off.
Gregory Simmons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Simmons putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tolevski tries to hold on but Simmons pushes him away. #SUB#
Simmons swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tolevski is now in Simmons's guard. A big mistake from Simmons there, giving up the dominant position!
Tolevski wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Simmons looking to control.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Tolevski from controlling successfully.
Tolevski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Tolevski drops back looking for a leg! Simmons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simmons manages to kick Tolevski off! Tolevski jumps back into Simmons's guard.
Tolevski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tolevski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Tolevski wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Simmons throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tolevski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Simmons is not content to let Tolevski control the position.
Simmons tries to control but Tolevski manages to take his back.#SUB2#
Tolevski working for the choke. #T4#
Simmons is trying to break free.
Simmons is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Simmons grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Tolevski scores with punches and elbows.
Simmons tries to escape but Tolevski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Simmons wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tolevski has the hooks in. Simmons is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Tolevski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Simmons shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Simmons was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Simmons trying to control the action but Tolevski is working from the bottom.
Tolevski regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolevski trying to control here.
Tolevski manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Simmons trying to control but Tolevski is working from the bottom.
Tolevski 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.
Simmons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simmons is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tolevski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Simmons won't allow Tolevski to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Simmons dives in and scores a takedown into Tolevski's guard.
Tolevski wants to sweep here but Simmons controlling him for the moment.
Simmons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Tolevski keeps moving. #T3#
Simmons trying to move into half guard but instead Tolevski has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Simmons working a defensive guard here.
Simmons wants to stand and escape but Tolevski is having none of it.
Simmons throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tolevski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simmons tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tolevski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simmons wants to control the position but Tolevski says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Simmons won't allow Tolevski to pass to mount.
Tolevski keeps trying to improve his position.
Simmons wants to get back to full guard.
Tolevski blocks the strikes from Simmons.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simmons.
Tolevski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gregory Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Tolevski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Simmons darts in and clinches Tolevski up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Tolevski.
I've got Tolevski 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jason Tolevski!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 7
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Simmons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Como can pounce on him.
Como moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Como lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Como's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Como duly obliges.
Simmons has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Simmons closes the distance and clinches.
Simmons misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Como's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Como pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bill Como seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Como fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Como connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons tries to close the distance and clinch up but Como swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Como turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Simmons scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Como trying to remain calm as Simmons controls from the top position.
Let's hope that Simmons has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've been hearing good reports from Como's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1##SU2#
Simmons stands up and beckons Como to his feet.
Como scores with a nice right hand.
Simmons fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Como lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Como misses with the combination.
Como lands with a shot to the body.
Como scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Simmons tries to clinch but Como moves out of range.
Como throws a sloppy head kick and Simmons moves out of range easily.
Como scores with a push kick.
Como connects with a body shot that sends Simmons's belly button to the back.
Simmons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Como defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simmons.
Como dips to his left and cracks Simmons with an uppercut!
Simmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Como moves away.
Como keeps the fight on the outside.
Como lands a nice looking body shot.
Como lands a body shot.
Como lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Simmons gets a double leg takedown into Como's guard.
Como is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simmons trying to move into half guard but instead Como has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3#
Como prevents Simmons from getting back to his feet.
Como trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Como wanted to stand there but Simmons had control of the position. #SUB2#
Simmons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Como is aware though and is defending well.
Como wants to get up but he can't break Simmons's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Como throws a strike but Simmons rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Como looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simmons pushing down on Como's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Como regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Simmons is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Como is trying to keep Simmons in close.
Simmons won't allow Como to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Simmons gets to his feet. Como looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Simmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bill Como is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Como feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simmons's calf.
A head kick misses from Simmons.
Como is looking to wear down Simmons with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Simmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Como wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt - Como sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Como dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Simmons closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Como's guard.
Como 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.
Como manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simmons manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Como trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Simmons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Como can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Como trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Simmons holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Como from controlling successfully.
Simmons wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Como stands up from Simmons's guard - Como perhaps looking for a knockout.
Como lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Como keeps Simmons at a distance using the push kick.
Como scores with a jab to the head.
Como lands an overhand right.
Bill Como is winning the standup battle so far.
Simmons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Como connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Como fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Como.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Como feints and then cracks Simmons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simmons down.
Como throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simmons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Como to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Simmons closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Como tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Como tries to hold on but Simmons pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Como gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Simmons is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Como is just riding it out for now. Simmons eventually gives up the hold.
Simmons working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Simmons stalling.
Simmons is thwarting Como's attempts to control the position.#SU2#
Simmons stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Como to get to his 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.
Simmons is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Simmons decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Simmons wants to work for an arm triangle but Como is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Como is trying to control but can't.
Como tries to roll over but Simmons keeps him under control.#SU2#
Simmons decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Como throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Como dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Simmons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Simmons clinches up with Como and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Como scores with a nice short uppercut.
Como is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simmons can do to turn this around?
Simmons tries to pull guard but Como forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Como lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simmons backwards.
Simmons tries to pull guard but Como won't allow it.
Bill Como has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Simmons.
Simmons tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Como smiles and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Como.
Como stalks Simmons and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Simmons's face. Simmons staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Como lands with an overhand left.
Como looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Como pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simmons looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons shoots for a takedown but Como saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Como connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Como scores with a hook to the body. Simmons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Simmons scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Simmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simmons is thwarting Como's attempts to control the position.
Simmons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Como moves into full guard.
Simmons is in close to Como's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Como is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Simmons gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Simmons's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Como scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Simmons or perhaps it was just good defense by Como, which made it look bad.
Simmons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Como.
A head kick misses from Como.
Simmons has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Como.
Como cracks Simmons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Simmons drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simmons is pushing down on Como's leg trying to pass to half guard. Como is fighting to maintain full guard but Simmons has managed to sneak the leg through.
Simmons controlling the action here.
Simmons is pressing down on Como's thigh, looking to free his foot. Como is holding on for now. #T3#
Como is trying to stand up here but Simmons is controlling him well. #SU2#
Simmons stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Simmons throws a series of punches but Como avoids them all with ease.
Como thows a leg kick but Simmons checks it #TD2#
and Simmons decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Como's guard.
Simmons throwing strikes but missing.
Simmons preventing the sweep.
Como being controlled here, momentarily.
Simmons stopping the sweep attempt from Como.#T4#
Simmons is stalling in the full guard.
Como working a defensive guard here.
Bill Como is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Como tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Simmons shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Como manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gregory Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES#
Como kicks Simmons off and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Como showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Como, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Como!
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AFC Fight Night 6
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Ithamar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simmons is fending him off so far but Ithamar persists. Nope, Simmons circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Simmons's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Simmons misses with a low kick as Ithamar jumps back.#TD2#
Simmons looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Ithamar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ithamar has his feet on Simmons's thighs here. He's pushed Simmons off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Simmons screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezekiel Ithamar!
In his post fight interview, Ezekiel Ithamar gave a big smile as he said 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.
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AFC Fight Night 5
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Sims shoots in and drives through. Simmons sprawls well.
Simmons keeps Sims at a distance using the push kick. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sims enables Simmons to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sims manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Simmons sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Sims escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simmons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simmons is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Sims had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simmons defends it easily.
Sims not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simmons sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simmons advances to half guard.
Sims wants to get back to his feet.
Sims has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simmons is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simmons content to control rather than advance.
Sims wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sims is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simmons pulls his head out easily.
Simmons is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Sims gets caught napping as Simmons dives in and scores a takedown. Sims manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Sims wriggles free and stands up. #T3##CL#
Simmons instigates a clinch.
Simmons looking to throw knees to the head but Sims is blocking nicely.
Simmons stalling against the cage.
Sims is trying to drag Simmons to the mat but Simmons just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Sims is fighting off a takedown attempt but Simmons is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sims to the mat. Sims regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Simmons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sims on the ground.
Sims trying to strike off his back.
Sims trying to control the position.
#T4#
Simmons controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Sims looking for a guillotine here but Simmons defends easily.
Simmons has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simmons engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sims has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simmons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Simmons dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Simmons or perhaps it was just good defense by Sims, which made it look bad.
Simmons looks to throw the jab but Sims is out of range.
Sims tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sims shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simmons defends it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Sims scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sims. Sims obviously looking to wear him down.
Sims shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simmons sprawls well. Simmons wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sims gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Simmons clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Simmons will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sims up against the cage.#TD#
Simmons jumps guard.
Simmons will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sims slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sims working away.
Simmons is looking to regain half guard here but Sims keeps moving and retains side control.
Simmons looks to move to half guard but instead Sims has passed into mount! Damn!#T2##SU2#
Sims stands up from mount. Strange move.
Sims falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Simmons counters with a single leg into guard. Sims didn't expect that.
Simmons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simmons slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simmons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simmons tries to stand but Sims is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Simmons with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sims has momentary wrist control but Simmons slips an elbow through the middle.
Simmons showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simmons with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Simmons postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sims is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Simmons, into his guard. #REVB#
Simmons is looking to sweep but instead, Sims has passed into half guard.
#T4#
Sims trying to control from half guard but Simmons is working away.
Simmons on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simmons tries to get out of the position.
Simmons is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Simmons looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sims is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simmons is just riding it out for now. Sims eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons is controlling Sims's trapped leg to prevent Sims from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kirk Sims will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sims looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simmons drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sims sprawls and moves away.
Simmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Sims.#CL#
Simmons closes the distance and pushes Sims back into the cage.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the head but Sims blocks with his arms.
Sims has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simmons avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Simmons manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simmons. Sims does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sims raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Some wild striking there from Sims.
Simmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1##CL#
Simmons clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Simmons pulls guard effortlessly.
Sims wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Sims stopping the sweep attempt from Simmons.
Simmons is pulling down on Sims's head. It's preventing any offense from Sims, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Simmons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simmons trying to keep a closed guard but Sims is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Simmons is pulling down on Sims's head to control his posture.
Simmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sims postures up in Simmons's guard and throws a big left but Simmons blocks it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Simmons clinches up against the cage.
Come on Simmons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sims is looking to break free of the clinch but Simmons has double underhooks. #T3##BC#
Simmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sims throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Simmons's head.
Simmons thumps Sims with a low kick.
Sims is looking to clinch but Simmons is avoiding it.
Sims tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simmons is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Simmons fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sims sprawls well initially but Simmons persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sims wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy.
Simmons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sims defending well though.
Sims wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sims tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4#
Sims is trying to control but can't.
Simmons controlling the action here. #SUB#
Simmons wants to work for an arm triangle but Sims is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sims trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simmons fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Simmons gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Simmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simmons 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Simmons!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 1
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Tolevski darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Simmons counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Simmons controlling from the top position.
Simmons forces his way into half guard.
Simmons blocks the strikes from Tolevski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolevski is looking to improve his position.
Tolevski lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Simmons looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tolevski tries to kick Simmons off but Simmons keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Simmons is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tolevski reverses the position - he's now on top in Simmons's guard.
Simmons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simmons is trying to keep Tolevski in close.
Simmons is controlling Tolevski's posture.
Tolevski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Simmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Simmons, not yet.
Simmons is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tolevski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU#
Tolevski stands up and waves to Simmons to follow him.
Some wild striking there from Simmons.
Tolevski avoids the body shot from Simmons.
Tolevski tries to counter with a takedown but Simmons is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Tolevski feints and as Simmons raises his hands in defense, Tolevski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simmons can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tolevski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Simmons throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tolevski trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Tolevski wants to stand but Simmons has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Simmons has control of Tolevski's left arm, preventing Tolevski from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Simmons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Simmons working a defensive guard but Tolevski manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simmons takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Simmons struggling a bit here.
Tolevski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Simmons! #SUB#
Tolevski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Simmons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tolevski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons is squirming around, avoiding Tolevski's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Tolevski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Simmons tries to keep at a distance but Tolevski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on Tolevski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Tolevski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tolevski enables Simmons to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tolevski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Simmons's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simmons 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.
Simmons engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tolevski is trying to control the position but Simmons postures up. #T1#
Simmons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tolevski is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Simmons being controlled here, momentarily.
Simmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tolevski is one step ahead there.
Tolevski trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Simmons working for a triangle but Tolevski defends it easily.
Tolevski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tolevski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Simmons is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Simmons is working an open guard so Tolevski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3##TD2#
Simmons fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tolevski sprawls well initially but Simmons persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tolevski trying to control but Simmons postures up.
Tolevski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tolevski controls Simmons momentarily but Simmons frees himself.
Simmons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tolevski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tolevski working a defensive guard here.
Simmons throws an elbow that misses. Tolevski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simmons's guard. Nice move by Tolevski!#REVR##T4#
Tolevski wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Tolevski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Tolevski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simmons, up you get!
Tolevski shoots in looking for a takedown. Simmons tries to sprawl out of it but Tolevski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simmons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tolevski moves in looking to clinch but Simmons pushes him off.
Simmons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tolevski throws a nice looking combination but Simmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Tolevski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Tolevski dives in and grabs Simmons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simmons pushes down on Tolevski's head and hops out.
Simmons is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tolevski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tolevski misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Simmons counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Simmons drags the fight down to the ground.
Simmons has a closed guard, preventing Tolevski from standing up.
Simmons managing to control the position. #SU#
Tolevski gets to his feet - Simmons follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons darts in looking for a takedown but Tolevski gets double underhooks and turns Simmons into the cage.
Tolevski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Simmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Simmons has managed to clinch.
Simmons jumps guard but Tolevski stands there with Simmons around his waist. Simmons gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Simmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Tolevski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Simmons is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tolevski to the mat. Tolevski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Simmons chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Tolevski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Simmons uses it to pass to side control.
Tolevski tries to bench press Simmons off him but Simmons keeps the position.
Simmons wants to control but Tolevski is keeping him busy.
Tolevski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Simmons off and has taken his back!#T2#
Tolevski gets his hands free as Simmons looks to control.
Tolevski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Tolevski throwing damaging strikes from the back! Simmons could be in trouble here!
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!
Simmons is trying to break free.
Simmons trying to get back to his feet but Tolevski is in full control for now.
Simmons rolls, trying to escape but Tolevski keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Tolevski wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy.
Simmons trying to get back to his feet but Tolevski is in full control for now.
Simmons prevents Tolevski from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Tolevski has his arm under Simmons's chin here. Game over son! Tolevski squeezes tightly and Simmons is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Tolevski!
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Event:
AFC Resurrection
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Meadows goes for a double leg but Simmons avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Simmons continues to drive forward.
Meadows shoots for a double leg takedown but Simmons sprawls well. He's pushed Meadows's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Meadows throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simmons's waist but Simmons gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meadows off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huffy Meadows. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Meadows instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Simmons turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Simmons manages to end up in side control.
Meadows tries to improve position but can't.
Meadows being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meadows is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Meadows is trying to work for a sweep but Simmons has mounted him!
Meadows throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Simmons controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Simmons is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Simmons content just to control the position here.
Meadows tries to lock up and control but Simmons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Meadows can't escape the position.
Simmons content just to control the position here.
Simmons's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Simmons might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Meadows keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Simmons cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meadows tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Meadows is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simmons working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Simmons tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simmons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meadows. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Meadows sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Meadows wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy.
Simmons tries to pass the half guard into mount. Meadows knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simmons controlling the action here.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but Meadows defending well.
Simmons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons wants to free his trapped foot but Meadows is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Meadows on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Simmons dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Simmons has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meadows tries to pull guard but Simmons holds him up against the cage and eventually Meadows drops back down to his feet.
Meadows is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Meadows goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simmons prevents it.
Meadows tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simmons smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huffy Meadows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Simmons gets a double leg takedown into Meadows's guard.
Meadows wants to get back to his feet but Simmons passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR##SUB2#
Simmons is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Meadows is just riding it out for now. Simmons eventually gives up the hold.
Simmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Meadows is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simmons pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Simmons is taking a breather. Meadows 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.#SUB2#
Simmons wants to work for an arm triangle but Meadows is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Meadows manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Simmons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Meadows looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Simmons has picked Meadows up and slammed him! Meadows can't keep hold of the triangle and Simmons manages to pass to side control!
Simmons is staying tight to Meadows's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Meadows manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Simmons manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Meadows trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Meadows drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Simmons dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Meadows wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Simmons is now in half guard. #T3#
Meadows is trying to get back to full guard.
Meadows wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy.
Meadows misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Meadows is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simmons pulls his head out easily.
Simmons is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Meadows! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Meadows tries to hold on but Simmons pushes him away.
Simmons controlling the position easily from mount.
Meadows gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
Simmons biding his time, controlling Meadows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Meadows right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Simmons 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Simmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Meadows.
Meadows misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Simmons gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Simmons breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Simmons fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Meadows to the ground. Simmons is now in Meadows's guard.
Meadows wants to sweep here but Simmons controlling him for the moment.
Simmons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simmons landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Meadows has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Simmons has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Meadows lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons controlling the position for now.#T1#
Simmons manages to get to full guard.
Simmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Simmons, not yet.
Simmons seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Meadows from controlling successfully.
Simmons pulls Meadows in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
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.
Meadows wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Simmons wants to sweep here but Meadows controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Meadows has a takedown stuffed.
Meadows fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Simmons closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Meadows did well to prevent Simmons getting side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simmons in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Ground and pound from Simmons.
Simmons controlling the pace.
Simmons works his foot free and advances to mount.
Simmons controlling the position easily from mount.
Simmons prevents Meadows from getting the reversal.#T4#
Simmons controlling the position easily from mount.
Meadows tries to reverse the position but Simmons maintains control.
Meadows is working hard here to advance position.
Meadows is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simmons looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simmons 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Simmons!
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Event:
AFL: Caged fury
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Simmons looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Simmons keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Silva prevents Simmons from improving his position.#T1#
Simmons trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Silva stops Simmons from getting back to his feet.
Silva trying to control the action but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Silva prevents Simmons from improving his position.
Silva is keen to just control but Simmons is a slippery customer.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Simmons defends it.
Simmons wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Simmons on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simmons tries to get out of the position.#T2#
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.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet.
Simmons is looking to improve his position.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simmons defending well though. #SUB2#
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Simmons is trying to control but can't.
Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Simmons wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Silva shoots for a takedown but Simmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Simmons moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Simmons breaks from the clinch.
Silva throws out a leg kick but Simmons moves out of range and Silva only half commits. #CL#
Simmons pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Simmons manages to break the clinch.
Silva throws a leg kick #CL#
and Simmons counters by clinching up.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gregory Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Jr Silva.#BC#
Simmons breaks the clinch.
#T4#
A low kick from Silva misses #TD#
and Simmons counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Simmons.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simmons's guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Simmons dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Simmons throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD2#
Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Simmons manages to get to full guard.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Simmons working a defensive guard but Silva manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Simmons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working. #T1##SUB2#
Silva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Simmons rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silva's guard! Nice work there by Simmons!
Simmons tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Silva looking to control.
Simmons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simmons controlling from the top position.
Gregory Simmons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simmons'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.#T2##SUB2#
Silva is looking to cinch up a triangle. Simmons throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Silva's body to avoid the submission. Silva has instead reached around Simmons's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Silva arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pablo Jr Silva!
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Event:
AFL Manuel vs Silva
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Simmons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carruthers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jimmy Carruthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Carruthers - just one landing.
Carruthers lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Simmons scores with a takedown into Carruthers's guard.
Simmons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Carruthers is trying to keep Simmons in close.
Simmons looking to pass the guard.
Simmons tries to stand but Carruthers is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simmons postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carruthers. That's going to slow Simmons down. #TD2#
Simmons shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carruthers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Simmons controls the position.
Carruthers is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Simmons's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Carruthers can't do much from the bottom here.
Carruthers trying to remain calm as Simmons controls from the top position.
Simmons throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Carruthers can't do much from the bottom here.
Carruthers prevents Simmons from moving into mount.
Simmons controlling the position.
Carruthers taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3#
Simmons wants to stand but Carruthers has his arm trapped.
Simmons tries to advance to mount but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
It looks like Simmons might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons misses with the ground and pound.
Simmons prevents Carruthers from escaping the position.
Simmons working away.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carruthers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Simmons moves forwards but Carruthers connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carruthers is trying to break the clinch but Simmons has him pressed against the cage.
Simmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Simmons tries to score a body lock takedown but Carruthers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Carruthers.
Carruthers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carruthers is trying to break free.
Carruthers tries to break the clinch but Simmons is controlling the position.
Simmons has Carruthers pressed against the cage, preventing Carruthers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Carruthers manages to break the clinch.
Carruthers leaves Simmons with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown 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 Jimmy Carruthers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Carruthers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carruthers misses with a low kick.
Simmons misses with a body kick.
Carruthers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carruthers cracks Simmons with an open hand slap.
Carruthers throws a solid leg kick but Simmons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carruthers.
Simmons with a poor takedown
and Carruthers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simmons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carruthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Carruthers scores with a four punch combination!
A shot to the liver by Carruthers. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jimmy Carruthers is winning the standup battle so far.
Simmons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simmons tries for a takedown but Carruthers circles away easily
and Carruthers counters with a left and a right that stings Simmons.
Jimmy Carruthers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Simmons.#T1#
Carruthers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carruthers's corner calls for a 1-2. Carruthers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carruthers tries to score with a low kick but Simmons moves his leg out of the way.
Carruthers slaps away a takedown attempt from Simmons, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A low kick from Carruthers misses #CL2#
and Simmons counters by clinching up.
Carruthers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simmons can do to turn this around?
Carruthers stops a takedown attempt from Simmons.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Simmons fails to pull guard.
Simmons manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Carruthers tries to circle away but Simmons has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Carruthers tries to circle away but Simmons has him pinned against the cage.
Simmons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carruthers's efforts to push away.
Simmons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carruthers's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Simmons decides to pull guard.
Simmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carruthers is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Simmons working for a triangle but Carruthers defends it easily.
Carruthers trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Carruthers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Simmons is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Carruthers tries to free his leg and advance position but Simmons is retaining full guard.
Carruthers is working hard here to advance position.
Simmons pulls Carruthers in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carruthers lands a nice shot to the body.
Simmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carruthers. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Simmons gets a clinch. #TD2#
Simmons gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Carruthers being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Carruthers is working an open guard so Simmons takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Carruthers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And Simmons tries to counter it with a takedown but Carruthers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carruthers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carruthers throws a shot to the body.
Carruthers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Simmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Carruthers dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Carruthers lands with a nice body punch.
Simmons tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carruthers defends well and Simmons ends up having to push Carruthers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Carruthers scores with a nice right hand.
Carruthers connects with a body shot that sends Simmons's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Simmons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carruthers, pushing him back against the cage.
Simmons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carruthers's efforts to push away.
Carruthers blocks an elbow strike from Simmons.
Carruthers misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Simmons pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carruthers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simmons's guard.
Simmons is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Carruthers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Simmons is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Carruthers being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Simmons looking for a guillotine here but Carruthers defends easily.
Carruthers wants to get up but he can't break Simmons's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simmons can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Carruthers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simmons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carruthers has managed to get both his arms back between Simmons's legs - danger averted.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Simmons has a closed guard, preventing Carruthers from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Simmons closes the distance and clinches.
Simmons misses with a body punch.
Simmons drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carruthers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Simmons has picked Carruthers up - he's going for a ride! Simmons dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Carruthers is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Simmons is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carruthers is looking to control Simmons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carruthers avoid being mounted?#T3#
Carruthers wants to improve his position but Simmons is controlling well.
Carruthers wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy.
Simmons thows a huge punch but Carruthers dodges it nicely.
Simmons content to control rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Carruthers is trying to maintain the position but Simmons is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart 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.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt - Carruthers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jimmy Carruthers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Simmons.#TD2#
Simmons closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simmons lands in his opponent's guard.
Carruthers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Carruthers wants to get back to his feet but Simmons passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gregory Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Simmons wants to work for an arm triangle but Carruthers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carruthers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jimmy Carruthers!
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Event:
AFC Oladipo vs Bison
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva misses with a low kick as Simmons jumps back.
Simmons feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Simmons gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Simmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Simmons's guard.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Simmons is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom. #T1#
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Silva lands with a punch from half guard.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simmons knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Simmons makes his way to full guard, as Silva worked for a kimura.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons trying to control the position here.
Simmons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Silva takes a kick to the side of the head.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Simmons, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Simmons against the cage but Simmons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simmons steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Silva.
Simmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Jr Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Simmons. No joy for Silva on that attempt. #TD2#
Simmons closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simmons lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva is trying to keep Simmons in close.
#T4#
Simmons wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Simmons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simmons engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simmons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Simmons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Simmons dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Simmons moves into the clinch.
Silva avoiding damage as Simmons throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simmons sprawls and moves away.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simmons gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That kick from Silva tenderised Simmons's leg. Simmons is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Jr Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Simmons. Those never looked like landing.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Simmons sprawls well.
Simmons lands a nice looking kick to the body. Silva takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Simmons closes the distance and clinches.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Simmons avoiding damage.
#TD2#
Simmons jumps guard.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Simmons.
Simmons scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Gregory Simmons has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB2#
Simmons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Simmons is not content to let Silva control the position.
Simmons is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it. #T3#
Silva wants to control but Simmons is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simmons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simmons struggling a bit here.
Simmons is looking for a sweep.
Simmons controls the position for a moment.
Silva tries to score with some ground and pound. Simmons controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
An elbow from Silva crashes against the mat.
Silva trying to control the action but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Silva is really struggling to control Simmons but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Silva tries for a kimura but Simmons is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Simmons 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#
Simmons looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Simmons slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Gregory Simmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simmons lands a head shot.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Simmons appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Jr Silva. 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.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simmons.
Simmons fakes the leg kick and cracks Silva in the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Silva blocks the leg kick.
Simmons throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Simmons throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1##CL2#
Simmons clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Simmons manages to pull guard.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Silva stands up out of Simmons's guard for a moment - Simmons manages to land a nice upkick.#T2#
Simmons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simmons wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Simmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Simmons as Silva shoots in.#TD2#
Simmons closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva trying to control the position.
Simmons controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Simmons scoring with punches to the head and body.
Simmons slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simmons is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Simmons wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva advances position into side control!
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working.
Simmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simmons tries to improve position but can't.
Silva wants to control but Simmons is keeping him busy.
Pablo Jr Silva 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!
A lull in the action here as Silva stalls from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simmons 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Simmons!
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Event:
AFC Bravo vs Cathaway
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Simmons stuffs the takedown attempt from Ruger. Ruger gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Ruger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ruger won't allow Simmons to get back to his feet.
Ruger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simmons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simmons trying to control the position here.
Ruger connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ruger is now in half guard.
Simmons controlling the position for now.#T1#
Ruger working the head and body with strikes.
Simmons is staying active underneath Ruger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simmons is positioning himself well to prevent Ruger advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Simmons looking for submissions off his back.
Ruger is trying to control. Simmons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ruger prevents Simmons from standing back up.
Simmons on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Simmons wants to get back to full guard.
Simmons has his hands clasped together around Ruger's back. He's all about the action.
Ruger is looking to take a break and control but Simmons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Simmons wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Ruger working Simmons over with strikes.
Simmons is looking for a sweep. Ruger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruger passes into side control, despite Simmons's attempt to control the position.
Simmons is trying to improve his position.
Ruger working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons can't do much from the bottom here.
Simmons is trying to get back to half guard.
Simmons tries to escape but Ruger is in control. #T4#
Simmons is trying to control Ruger's posture but Ruger avoids it.
Simmons takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ruger cracks Simmons with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ruger landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ruger working the ground and pound.
Simmons takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simmons can do anything to dispel that myth.
Simmons takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Ruger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ruger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruger somewhat.
Ruger avoids the body shot from Simmons.
Rex Ruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simmons circles away.#TD2#
Simmons drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Simmons wants to stand but Ruger has his arm trapped.
Ruger manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ruger is controlling Simmons's posture.#T1#
Ruger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ruger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but Ruger defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simmons seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ruger moves into full guard.
Ruger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simmons can do to turn this around?
Simmons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ruger pulls Simmons in to control the position.
Ruger wants to stand and escape but Simmons is having none of it.
Simmons wanted to stand there but Ruger had control of the position. #T3#
Simmons won't allow Ruger to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Ruger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ruger working away.
The strikes coming from Ruger are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ruger connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Simmons some visible discomfort.
Ruger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Simmons wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Simmons tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Simmons is pushing Ruger's head away, looking to escape. Ruger manages to hold on to the position though.
Simmons is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ruger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ruger connects with a nice short shot to Simmons's temple.
Simmons is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruger scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Simmons actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruger is nestled in close to Simmons, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Simmons trying to control but Ruger postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Ruger dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ruger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simmons defends it nicely.
Ruger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simmons.
Ruger feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Simmons closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ruger works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Ruger isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Simmons stacks Ruger on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Simmons!#SUB2#
Simmons is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ruger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Ruger throws Simmons to one side and escapes!#T1#
Simmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ruger shoots in for a double leg but Simmons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruger is looking to land body kicks.
Ruger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Ruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simmons but Simmons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ruger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Simmons misses with a low kick.
Gregory Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Simmons scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Ruger is defending against the submission attempts here by Simmons.
Ruger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruger.#T2#
Ruger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simmons manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Simmons looking to control but Ruger passes into half guard.
Simmons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Simmons is looking to escape.#T3#
Simmons taking some punishment here, with Ruger in his half guard.
Ruger moves nicely into side control.
Simmons is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ruger connects with a decent elbow.
Ruger is chipping away with strikes.
Simmons regains half guard.
Ruger trying to mount his opponent but Simmons defends it.
Simmons pushes Ruger off looking to stand but Ruger dives back in and keeps control.
Simmons gets full guard.#T4#
Ruger postures up in Simmons's guard and throws a big left but Simmons blocks it.
Simmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simmons wants to sweep here but Ruger controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruger connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruger throwing strikes from guard but Simmons blocks nicely.
Ruger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gregory Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruger 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Ruger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Ruger!
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Event:
AFC Oladipo vs Murphy 2
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Simmons is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Simmons pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Simmons manages to pull guard.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Simmons is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simmons counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Simmons to acknowledge the strikes.#T1##TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SU2#
Jones stands up from half guard.
A combination from Simmons does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Simmons.
Gregory Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Jones.#TD#
Simmons scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Simmons trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Simmons tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Simmons tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
Jones has one of Simmons's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Simmons trying to control the position but Jones is working away. #T3#
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Simmons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Simmons working away.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Simmons wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from Simmons.#SUB#
Simmons is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Simmons is staying tight to Jones's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from Simmons.
A lull in the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Jones instigates a clinch.
Simmons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons wants a takedown.
Jones has Simmons pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Simmons manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Jones gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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 Gregory Simmons will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simmons tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Simmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones tries to clinch there but Simmons circles away.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Simmons pushes him off.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Simmons sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simmons defending well though. #T1#
Simmons slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Simmons throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Simmons is looking to sweep but instead, Jones has passed into half guard.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones wants to control but Simmons is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Simmons actively working from the bottom here.
Simmons tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simmons slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simmons working a defensive guard here.
Simmons has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Simmons tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Simmons sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Simmons went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gregory Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Simmons shoots in.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Simmons bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gregory Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Jones.
Simmons fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones tries to clinch up but Simmons circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Simmons tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Simmons misses with a head kick.
Simmons sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Simmons avoids it this time.
Simmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simmons attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.#T4##TD2#
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Simmons is looking to get back to his feet here but Jones is keeping cool and he's managed to take Simmons's back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Jones is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Simmons has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Felix Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Jones 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.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Simmons manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simmons.
Simmons is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Simmons throws an elbow that misses.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simmons backwards.
Jones is stalling here.
#TD2#
Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.
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!
Simmons is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Jones lands an elbow.
Simmons gets back to half guard.
Simmons is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working.
Simmons trying to control from the bottom.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simmons knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Simmons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simmons tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jones manages to move to mount!
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Simmons wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Simmons is trying to escape the mount.
Simmons trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T3#
Simmons in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Simmons is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.#SU2#
Jones stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#CL2#
Jones clinches up with Simmons and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Jones pulls guard.
Simmons has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones looking to control.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Jones wants to hit a switch here but Simmons passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jones preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Simmons has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simmons doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Jones!
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