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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#
Riggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Riggs throws an overhand right that lands on Warner's shoulder, as Warner tries to avoid the shot.
Warner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Riggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warner manages to avoid it.
Warner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Riggs counters with a three punch combo that has Warner backing up. Warner nods at Riggs to acknowledge the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Riggs. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Riggs drives through with a takedown into guard.
Riggs content to stall in guard here.
Warner wants to improve his position but instead Riggs has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Riggs stalling.
Riggs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Riggs controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warner is just holding on here. Riggs manages to take his back.
Riggs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Riggs is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Warner taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Riggs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kane Riggs!
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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#
Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Warner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Warner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Warner pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Warner's guard.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Silva preventing the sweep.
My spies in Melhor Lutador MMA inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Warner being controlled here, momentarily.
Warner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Silva throws a strike but Warner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Silva pulls Warner in close to prevent any damage.
Warner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva has Warner pulled in close to control his posture.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Warner from standing up. #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.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Warner manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Warner trying to control the position.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Warner being controlled for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Silva tries for a kimura but Warner is defending well.
A lull in the action here as Silva stalls from top position.
It looks like Silva 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.
Warner is looking for a sweep.
Silva is staying tight to Warner's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4##SUB2#
Silva has an Americana. Warner didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Silva is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Silva hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pablo Jr Silva!
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Event:
AFC Cathaway vs Turturro
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Bonnano scores with a nice right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Warner.
Warner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonnano.
Warner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bonnano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Warner somewhat.
Warner avoids the body shot from Bonnano.
Warner throws a big counter head kick but Bonnano avoids it with no problem.
No luck for Warner with that takedown attempt.
Ralph Bonnano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Warner.
Warner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bonnano but Bonnano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Warner fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warner slips a jab and a cross from Bonnano.
#TD#
Bonnano drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Warner trying to keep a closed guard but Bonnano is proving a slippery customer.
Warner 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.#T1#
Bonnano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonnano pushing down on Warner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bonnano prevents Warner from improving his position.
Warner wants to get back to full guard but Bonnano has mounted him!
Warner regains half guard.
Bonnano passes to full mount!
Bonnano controlling the pace for now.
Warner is squirming around, avoiding Bonnano's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Bonnano wants to take his opponent's back but Warner doesn't allow it.
Bonnano mounts Warner! Really nice guard pass there!
Warner is looking to get to half guard.
Bonnano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Warner is looking to escape.
Bonnano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Bonnano tries to control but Warner wriggling away. #SUB#
Bonnano has control of Warner's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Warner regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bonnano looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bonnano wants to take his opponent's back but Warner doesn't allow it.
Warner is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4##SUB#
Bonnano has hold of Warner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Warner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bonnano tries to control but Warner wriggling away.
Warner has given up his back. Will we see Bonnano going for some submissions?
#SUB#
Bonnano is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Warner taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Bonnano.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralph Bonnano!
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