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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Simmons tries to sprawl but Horowitz drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Simmons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Horowitz pulls his head out easily.
Simmons is not content to let Horowitz control the position.#SUB#
Horowitz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simmons defends it well. #SUB#
Horowitz 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. Horowitz eventually gives up the hold.
Simmons is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horowitz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simmons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Horowitz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Horowitz wants to work for an arm triangle but Simmons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Horowitz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simmons sees it coming and defends easily.
Horowitz passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Horowitz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Simmons can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Simmons is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.#T2#
Horowitz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Simmons's face.
Horowitz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simmons wants to control but Horowitz is having none of it.#SUB#
Simmons tries to improve his position but Horowitz has taken his back! Horowitz has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Simmons tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Horowitz pushes Simmons away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Barry Horowitz!
A determined Barry Horowitz didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Simmons moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Simmons moves into range and clinches up with Horowitz.
Horowitz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simmons tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simmons lands an elbow that stopped Horowitz in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Barry Horowitz has been cut.
Simmons jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Horowitz walks away with a smile on his face. Simmons gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Simmons.
Horowitz is breathing heavily.
Simmons fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horowitz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barry Horowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Simmons.#CL2#
Simmons takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons wants to take the fight to the mat but Horowitz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Simmons has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Horowitz uses from the top position.
Horowitz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Horowitz is in close to Simmons's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Horowitz preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons has his hands on Horowitz's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Horowitz 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.
Horowitz lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2##SUB#
Horowitz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Horowitz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horowitz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Horowitz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Horowitz looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Horowitz passes into side control.
Horowitz looking to control but instead Simmons has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Horowitz 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.#T3#
Simmons is trying to maintain the position but Horowitz is very close to passing his half guard.
Simmons is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Simmons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simmons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Horowitz lands strikes from half guard.#SU#
Horowitz stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Simmons to get to his feet.
Simmons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Horowitz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side 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.#T4##SUB#
Horowitz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Horowitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working.
Horowitz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Simmons is avoiding damage well.
Simmons trying to remain calm as Horowitz controls from the top position.
Horowitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working.
Simmons is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Barry Horowitz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barry Horowitz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Simmons tries a head kick but it misses.
Simmons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horowitz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Simmons looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simmons or perhaps it was just good defense by Horowitz, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Horowitz on the side of the head.
Horowitz fails with a takedown attempt.
Simmons steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Horowitz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Horowitz shoots for a takedown but Simmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simmons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barry Horowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Simmons.
Horowitz shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Simmons looking to score a takedown here. Horowitz is defending well but Simmons drives through and ends up in Horowitz's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Horowitz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Horowitz is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Simmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simmons is looking to clinch but Horowitz is avoiding it.
#T2#
Simmons shoots in looking for a takedown. Horowitz tries to sprawl out of it but Simmons keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Horowitz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horowitz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horowitz looks for a takedown but Simmons sprawls well.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown but Horowitz shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Simmons is predictable there #CL#
and Horowitz counters by moving into the clinch.
Simmons taking a breather. #TD#
Horowitz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Simmons is trying to keep an underhook but Horowitz manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Simmons kicks Horowitz off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Simmons tries to clinch but Horowitz moves out of range.
Simmons wants to clinch.
Horowitz misses with a takedown attempt - Simmons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simmons lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Simmons lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Horowitz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simmons shoots in looking for a takedown. Horowitz tries to sprawl out of it but Simmons keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Horowitz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simmons throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Horowitz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Simmons wants a takedown.
#TD#
Horowitz wants the takedown. Simmons is fighting it off but Horowitz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Simmons's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Simmons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Barry Horowitz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horowitz misses with a takedown
and Simmons counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Simmons has closed the distance and engaged Horowitz in a clinch.
#BC2#
Simmons breaks from the clinch.
Simmons lands with a nice combination. Horowitz backs away looking to recover.
Simmons shoots for a takedown but Horowitz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Simmons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Horowitz wants the takedown. Simmons is fighting it off but Horowitz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Simmons's guard against the cage.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Horowitz from controlling successfully.
Horowitz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simmons can't keep his opponent in guard - Horowitz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1##SUB#
Horowitz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Simmons defend it? Horowitz steps over the head and cranks it - Simmons is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Horowitz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barry Horowitz!
A determined Barry Horowitz didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Horowitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simmons.
Both fighters circling a little - Simmons finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Horowitz looks winded!
Simmons scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Barry Horowitz has been cut.
Simmons moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Simmons closes the distance and clinches up with Horowitz, looking for a takedown. Simmons pushes Horowitz against the cage but Horowitz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simmons dives in for a single leg takedown but Horowitz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ben Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Simmons takes the fight into the clinch.
Simmons stalling the fight.
Simmons wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Horowitz wants the takedown. Simmons is fighting it off but Horowitz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Simmons's guard against the cage.#T1#
Horowitz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Simmons will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Simmons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Horowitz on the ground.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Horowitz from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Horowitz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Simmons tries to score with a low kick but Horowitz moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
Simmons gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Horowitz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Horowitz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Simmons working a defensive guard but Horowitz manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB2#
Horowitz is working to tighten his grip on Simmons's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Simmons has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Horowitz is really squeezing tight and eventually Simmons passes out! Horowitz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Barry Horowitz!
Barry Horowitz opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Tester throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Simmons was covering up waiting for the punch and Tester finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tester is pushing down on Simmons's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simmons is fighting to maintain full guard but Tester has managed to sneak the leg through.
Simmons is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Tester there.
Tester with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simmons trying to control from the bottom.
Simmons wants to improve his position but Tester is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tester seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tester is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Tester connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tester content just to control the position here.
Simmons is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tester with a couple of short strikes.
Simmons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tester on the ground.
Simmons is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Tester has hold of Simmons's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Simmons manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tester lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Simmons hang on?#T2#
Tester can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simmons is looking to escape.
Tester 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 is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tester controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Tester has control of Simmons's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Simmons regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T3#
Tester controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Simmons defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tester. #SUB2#
Tester looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Simmons is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Tester is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Simmons can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ben Simmons has been cut.
Simmons is squirming around, avoiding Tester's attempts to control the action.
Tester might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simmons haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons is trying to escape the mount.
Simmons is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Tester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Simmons's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Simmons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simmons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simmons wants to clinch up but Tester keeps it at a distance.
Tester misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tester throws a nice looking combination but Simmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simmons is defended easily by Tester.
Tester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Tester gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons is working for takedown but Tester is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Tester drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1#
Tester manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simmons manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Tester showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tester trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mark Tester has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tester wants to pass the guard but Simmons is keeping the position.
Tester passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tester controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Tester trying to control the position but Simmons is working away. #SUB2#
Tester tries for a kimura but Simmons is defending well. #SUB2#
Tester is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simmons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tester in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Simmons tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tester wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SU2#
Tester stands up and beckons Simmons to his feet. #TD2#
Tester 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. Tester is in Simmons's guard.
Tester passes Simmons's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tester wants to free his trapped foot but Simmons is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Tester is trying to work for a kimura but Simmons is defending well.
Tester works his way into side control. #T4##SUB2#
Tester wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simmons, who protects the arm well.
Simmons wants to control but Tester postures up.#SUB2#
Tester tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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 tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Tester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Simmons's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tester punishes Simmons's body with a nice straight punch.
Ben Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simmons.
Tester tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tester throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD2#
Tester closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Simmons to the mat! Simmons manages to get full guard.
Simmons is looking to stand up but Tester isn't so interested in that idea.
Simmons wants to sweep here but Tester controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tester content to stall in guard here.
Tester is in close to Simmons's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1##SUB2#
Tester drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Simmons manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tester has Simmons in his guard.#REVR#
Simmons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simmons is looking to pass into half guard but Tester pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tester is in guard.#REVB##SU2#
Tester decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Simmons looks for a takedown but Tester sprawls well.
Mark Tester is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Simmons gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Tester counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU2#
Tester stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Tester listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Simmons closes the distance and clinches up with Tester, looking for a takedown. Simmons pushes Tester against the cage but Tester circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons throws a combination that misses
and Tester counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Tester closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tester lands in his opponent's guard.
Simmons is looking to stand back up but Tester counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Simmons. #REVR#
Tester controlling the action here.#T3##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tester prevents Simmons from improving his position.
Tester is controlling the pace.
Simmons taking some punishment here, with Tester in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tester stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Tester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tester 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Tester!
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