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Event: WVT 222: Steve v Simone     
Date:   Feb 10, 2024
#R1#
A jab from Steve misses.
Simone cracks Steve with an open hand slap.
Simone tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Steve.#CUT#It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Steve looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steve there as he acknowledges the shot.
Simone scores with a punch to the head.
Simone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steve scores with the left hand. Simone knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simone catches Steve with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steve's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simone under the eye.#CL2#
Simone closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Simone fails to land.
Simone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#BC#
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simone misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Simone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Simone counters with a series of strikes. Steve will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#KD#
Steve drops Simone with a beautiful combination! Simone stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Steve is looking for the KO!#ROC#Simone is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simone lands a slapping body shot.
Steve takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Simone cracks Steve with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Simone scores with a shot to the body.
Simone scores with a nice head shot.
Simone lands with a right hand.
Simone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Simone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simone 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.#T2#
Simone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone lands with a shot to the body.
Simone connects with the punch.
Simone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Simone looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Steve takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Simone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Simone lands a nice hook to Steve's body. Steve takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
letting Simone counter with a right hand.
Steve punishes Simone's body with a nice straight punch.
Simone lands with a shot to the body.
Simone defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
Simone throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Steve misses with a hook. Simone ducked under it nicely.
Simone scores with the left hand. Steve knows he should have avoided that one.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steve throws a jab when Simone was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Simone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steve takes a swing at Simone's ribcage but misses.
Simone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Simone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Simone tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Simone scores with a jab to the body.
Simone wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Simone.
Steve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simone counters with a straight right hand.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Simone staying out of range there.
Simone tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Simone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Simone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steve had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Simone lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Simone does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Simone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steve, pushing him back against the cage.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Simone.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Simone tries to pull guard but Steve won't allow it.
Steve tries to work over Simone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Simone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Steve uses from the top position.
Simone pulls Steve in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steve wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Simone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Simone. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Steve moves forwards but Simone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steve has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simone finds it's way round the side to connect with Steve's head. #CL2#
Simone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simone misses with a punch to the body.
Steve pushes Simone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone blocks a body shot from Steve.
Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Steve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Simone tries to pull guard but Steve holds him up against the cage and eventually Simone drops back down to his feet.
Simone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steve smiles and moves away.
Stoner Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Simone.#T1#
Simone tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Simone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Simone is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Simone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steve doesn't seem phased though.
Simone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steve slips under a jab.
Simone 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.
Steve punishes Simone's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Simone rushes Steve and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simone lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Simone manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Simone 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.#T2#
Steve not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steve knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simone on the ground.
Simone 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.
Steve slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Simone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Simone is looking for a triangle here but Steve uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Steve is looking to take a break and control but Simone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Simone regains half guard.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.
Steve controlling the action here.
Simone wants to improve his position but Steve is controlling well.
Simone gets full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simone working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Simone pushes a forearm under Steve's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Steve is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Simone!
Joey Simone is the new light heavyweight champion!
Joey Simone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: WVT 212: Mahogany v Simone 2     
Date:   Jan 19, 2024
#R1#
Mahogany takes one on the button.
Simone throws a lazy right hand but Mahogany sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simone misses the shot to the body.
Mahogany ducks under a wild hook from Simone.
Mahogany throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahogany fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mahogany ducks right into an uppercut from Simone.
Simone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahogany. Simone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simone, as that shot connected.
Simone 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.
Simone closes the distance but Mahogany moves to the side
and Mahogany makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mahogany walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Simone moves into range and clinches up with Mahogany.
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simone misses with some punches. #T1#
Simone working aggressively here.
Simone lands a right hand.
Simone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mahogany just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Mahogany manages to break the clinch.
Mahogany cracks a nice hook into Simone's ribs.
Mahogany throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mahogany stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahogany ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away.
Mahogany takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Simone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Simone throws a body punch but Mahogany moves out of range.
Mahogany takes one to the chin there.
Mahogany misses with a wild body shot.
Simone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Simone misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simone. Mahogany does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Simone misses with a straight right.
Simone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahogany swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mahogany lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahogany with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simone to score with a decent uppercut.
Simone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mahogany had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Simone takes a swing at Mahogany's ribcage but misses.
Mahogany has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahogany there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mahogany ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away.
Mahogany connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mahogany misses with a body shot.
Mahogany jabs Simone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Simone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mahogany keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simone.
It looked like Mahogany was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Simone.
Mahogany fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simone manages to avoid it.
Simone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simone misses with a combination
enabling Mahogany to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.#T3#
Nice jab there from Simone.
Mahogany moves forwards but Simone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Simone misses the shot to the body.
Simone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mahogany on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Simone loads up on a big right hand but Mahogany slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simone. Mahogany does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahogany misses with a wild body shot.
Mahogany ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Simone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mahogany counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simone misses with a shot to the body
and Mahogany counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahogany connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simone momentarily.
Mahogany misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahogany throws a poor cross that misses
and Simone counters with a straight right hand.
Mahogany takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Simone.
Donk. Simone catches Mahogany right on the button with a cross.
Mahogany looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Simone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahogany.
Simone throws a body punch but Mahogany moves out of range.
Mahogany takes one to the chin there.
Mahogany waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simone.
Simone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mahogany throws a sloppy head kick
letting Simone counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahogany throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahogany looks to land a left hand but Simone moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simone.
Simone misses with a shot to the body
and Mahogany cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Simone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mahogany counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahogany tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahogany throws a hook but Simone blocks it.
Mahogany moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Simone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mahogany connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Simone scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahogany misses the target.
Mahogany throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mahogany throws a hook but Simone blocks it.
Mahogany takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Decent striking displayed by Simone there.
Mahogany swats away the attempt to clinch by Simone.
Simone moves in looking to clinch but Mahogany pushes him off.
Mahogany quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Simone lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahogany lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.
Simone scores with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mahogany.
Mahogany misses with a wild body shot.
Simone lands a jab to the head.
Simone is looking to clinch.
Simone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Simone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mahogany in his tracks.
Simone takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#That has opened up Joey Simone's cut even more.
Mahogany drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Simone lands with an uppercut that bounces Mahogany off the cage and back into range.
Mahogany swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Simone. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simone scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Mahogany buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mahogany fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simone manages to avoid it.
Simone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahogany throws out the jab.
Simone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahogany.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahogany misses the target.
Nice jab there from Simone.
Mahogany moves forwards but Simone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Simone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Mahogany.
Simone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Simone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mahogany doesn't seem phased though.
Simone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simone lands a jab.
A left lands for Simone.#T3#
Simone misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Simone.
Simone lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahogany's head.
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahogany looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mahogany jabs Simone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mahogany misses with a body kick.
Simone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mahogany counters with a straight right hand.
Mahogany misses with a looping left.
Simone lands a body shot.
Simone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahogany just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahogany swings for the body but Simone moves out of range.
Simone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Mahogany takes a swing at Simone's ribcage but misses.
Simone dips to his left and cracks Mahogany with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Mahogany finds it's way through Simone's defenses.
Mahogany lands with a right hand.
Nice shot by Simone.
Mahogany takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mahogany misses the shot to the body.
Joey Simone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mahogany looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mahogany misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahogany takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mahogany misses with an uppercut
and Simone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simone with a hook.
Mahogany misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Simone thuds a left hand into Mahogany's body.
Simone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahogany dodges the punch combination from Simone.
Mahogany swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahogany throws a body punch but Simone moves out of range.
Simone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Simone catches Mahogany with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Simone moves away from the strike by Mahogany.
Mahogany walks into a straight right hand from Simone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahogany is looking to slow Simone down with leg kicks.
Simone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mahogany counters with a solid body kick. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Mahogany. That's going to slow Simone down.
Mahogany walks into a stiff left hand from Simone.
Mahogany misses the jab.
Simone is looking to clinch.
Mahogany was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Simone misses the target.
Simone tries to clinch
and Simone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simone takes one to the side of the head.
Mahogany keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simone scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the body from Mahogany misses #CL2#
and Simone counters by clinching up.
Simone misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Mahogany breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahogany. Simone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simone throws out a counter right but Mahogany avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Mahogany gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mahogany scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahogany throws a shot to the body.
Mahogany takes one to the side of the head.
Mahogany keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simone.
Mahogany walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mahogany showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simone.
A left lands for Simone.
Mahogany takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simone throws a body punch but Mahogany moves out of range.
Mahogany throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simone looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Mahogany misses the shot to the body.
Simone tries to clinch up.
Mahogany looks to land a right hand but Simone moved out of range.
Mahogany on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Simone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simone throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Mahogany.
Simone connects with a right hand. Mahogany shakes it off.
Simone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mahogany under the eye.
Simone lands with a good body shot.
Simone wants to clinch but Mahogany slips to the side
and Mahogany counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mahogany avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahogany avoids the body shot from Simone. #T4#
Mahogany throws a leg kick but Simone moved away.
Simone lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahogany's head.
Simone misses the shot to the body.
Simone works Mahogany's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahogany takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mahogany scores with a leg kick.
Simone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Joey Simone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahogany counters with a nice body kick.
Simone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahogany tried to score with a low kick but Simone checks it.
Simone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Simone scores with a sloppy right hand. Mahogany should have avoided that one.
Mahogany looks to land a body kick but Simone moved away.
Simone misses with an uppercut
and Mahogany counters with a left to the body.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Simone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simone 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Simone!

Our winner, Joey Simone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Rich Mahogany had this to say: 'Congrats to my opponent.'.

 

Event: WVT 207: Haggar v Le Franc     
Date:   Jan 06, 2024
#R1#
Fabinho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fabinho misses with a looping right.
Fabinho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fabinho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fabinho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fabinho staying out of range there.
Fabinho throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Fabinho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Simone's half guard.
Fabinho is looking to advance position but Simone won't allow it.
Simone tries to roll over but Fabinho keeps him under control.
Simone moves into full guard.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Simone looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fabinho has picked Simone up and slammed him! Simone can't keep hold of the triangle and Fabinho manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Simone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fabinho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Simone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fabinho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simone.
Simone works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Fabinho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Simone swings around for an armbar but Fabinho sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Simone's guard.#SUB#
Simone is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Simone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fabinho defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fabinho lands a couple of digs.
Fabinho won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Fabinho scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Simone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fabinho defends well.#SUB#
Simone has his foot on Fabinho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fabinho works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fabinho manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Simone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fabinho is trying to get back to half guard.
Fabinho prevents Simone from moving into mount.
Fabinho is trying to control Simone's posture but Simone avoids it.
Simone advances to mount.
Simone wants to take his opponent's back but Fabinho doesn't allow it.
Fabinho regains half guard.#T4#
Simone is trying to control. Fabinho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fabinho is looking to improve his position.
Simone trying to control the action but Fabinho is working from the bottom.
Fabinho is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Simone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fabinho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simone.
Simone is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roberto Fabinho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Simone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Simone swings for the body but Fabinho moves out of range.
Simone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Fabinho misses its intended target.
It looked like Simone was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Simone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fabinho was well out of range. Poor timing from Simone.
Fabinho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Fabinho moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Fabinho has hold of one of Simone's legs. Simone is fighting the takedown attempt but Fabinho gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Simone has an active guard here but Fabinho has managed to pass into half guard.
Simone holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Simone wants to improve his position but Fabinho is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho working over Simone with some ground and pound. Simone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Simone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fabinho passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fabinho lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Simone is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Fabinho goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Simone is on top in guard.
Simone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fabinho is not content to let Simone control the position. #T2##SUB#
Simone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fabinho manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simone's best efforts.
Fabinho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Fabinho is defending against the submission attempts here by Simone. #SUB#
Simone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Simone works his foot free and advances to mount.
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fabinho has given up his back. #SUB#
Simone is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fabinho has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Simone avoiding Fabinho 's attempts to control his hands. #T4##SUB#
Simone working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fabinho tries to break free. #SUB#
Simone 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, Fabinho has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Simone 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, Fabinho has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Simone tightening his grip on Fabinho, looking for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joey Simone will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fabinho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Simone gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Simone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simone is pressing down on Fabinho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simone seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Simone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fabinho preventing the sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fabinho working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Simone controls Fabinho momentarily but Fabinho frees himself. #T1##SUB#
Fabinho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fabinho has managed to get both his arms back between Simone's legs - danger averted.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fabinho manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fabinho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joey Simone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Fabinho is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Fabinho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simone defends well.
Simone preventing the sweep.
Fabinho looking to control. #T2#
Simone stopping the sweep attempt from Fabinho.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Fabinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Simone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fabinho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simone has managed to get both his arms back between Fabinho's legs - danger averted.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fabinho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone wants to control from the top but Fabinho keeps moving.
Fabinho is trying to keep Simone in close.
Simone looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD2#
Fabinho changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Simone manages to get back to half guard.
Simone is refusing to be controlled, as Fabinho sits in half guard. #SUB#
Simone actively working from the bottom here.
Simone gets back to full guard.
Simone can't keep his opponent in guard - Fabinho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fabinho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fabinho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Simone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fabinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Simone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fabinho is aware though and is defending well.
Fabinho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Fabinho sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Simone doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Fabinho paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Simone - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joey Simone!
Joey Simone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Roberto Fabinho had this to say: 'Man that was a tough fight. I didn�t take my opponent very seriously leading up to this fight but I�ll keep going. I know I�m the most dangerous in this division and will get that gold eventually'.

 

Event: WVT 201: Assndrop v Matikainen     
Date:   Dec 23, 2023
#R1#
Simone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Simone.
A big left from Simone misses.
Halsti misses with the combination.
We've been hearing reports that Halsti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Simone tries to clinch up.
Simone loads up on a big right hand but Halsti slips the punch.
Halsti is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Simone rushes Halsti and presses him up against the cage.
Halsti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Halsti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simone's elbow.
Simone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Halsti tries to work over Simone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halsti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halsti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Halsti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Halsti misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Simone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halsti can't find room to land a body shot as Simone controls the action.
Simone lands a body shot in the clinch.
Halsti throws a head punch that misses.
Simone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simone lands with a light punch inside.
Halsti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Halsti.
Simone fails to pull guard.
Simone scores with a shoulder strike.
Halsti tries to work over Simone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simone tries a body shot but Halsti blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halsti.
Halsti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Halsti blocking some punches. #BC#
Halsti manages to break the clinch.
Halsti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simone finds it's way round the side to connect with Halsti's head.
Simone connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Halsti closes the distance and pushes Simone back into the cage.
Simone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Halsti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Royal Halsti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Simone.
Halsti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Simone misses with a punch on the inside.
Halsti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Simone tries to work over Halsti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simone.
Halsti misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Simone pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Simone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halsti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Halsti preventing the sweep.
Simone is trying to control the position but Halsti postures up.
Halsti trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Simone looking for subs off his back but Halsti has passed one foot through into half guard.
Simone wants to control but Halsti is keeping busy.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Halsti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone is refusing to be controlled, as Halsti sits in half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simone manages to get to full guard.
Halsti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halsti wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Halsti won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Halsti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab, jab by Simone - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joey Simone will probably get the nod.
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#
Halsti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simone lands with an overhand left.
Simone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halsti on the side of the head.
Simone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Halsti tried to score with a low kick but Simone checks it.
Halsti tries to clinch there but Simone circles away.
Simone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simone throws a right hand that misses
enabling Halsti to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Simone both land. Nice combination.
Simone punishes Halsti's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simone throws a body shot but no joy.
Halsti throws a big counter combination but Simone scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Halsti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Simone misses.#T1#
Halsti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simone.
A head kick misses from Halsti.
Simone catches Halsti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Simone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Halsti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simone wants to clinch up but Halsti keeps it at a distance.
Halsti keeps the fight on the outside.
Simone scores with a jab to the body.
Simone throws a shot from downtown. Halsti moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simone fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Halsti misses the target.
Simone lands a lovely overhand right.
Halsti avoids the body shot from Simone. #T2#
Halsti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Simone ducks right into an uppercut from Halsti. #CL2#
Simone closes the distance and clinches.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Simone. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Simone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halsti cracks Simone with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halsti.
Halsti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simone prevents a body shot from Halsti.
Halsti scores with a shot to the side of Simone's head.
Halsti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simone's elbow. #TD2#
Simone pulls Halsti into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Simone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halsti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halsti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halsti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SUB2#
Simone looking for a guillotine here but Halsti defends easily.
Halsti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halsti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simone can't keep his opponent in guard - Halsti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Simone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simone looking to control.
Halsti forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Simone is pressing down on Halsti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simone 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##SUB2#
Simone seems to be looking for submissions.
Halsti wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well. #SUB2#
Simone seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Simone scores with a body shot.
Royal Halsti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halsti misses with a straight right.
Halsti misses the shot to the body.
Simone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halsti momentarily.
Simone connects with a nice looking jab.
Simone throws a right and a left that Halsti avoids nicely.
Halsti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Halsti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simone's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti misses with a hook. Simone ducked under it nicely.
Halsti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Simone tries to clinch up.
Simone connects with a body shot.
Simone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Simone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simone tries to clinch but Halsti moves out of range.
Halsti looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Halsti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Halsti throws a looping overhand right but Simone ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Halsti.
Halsti avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Simone has closed the distance and engaged Halsti in a clinch.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Halsti has him pressed against the cage.
Halsti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simone's elbow.
Royal Halsti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Halsti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Halsti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simone's elbow.
Halsti scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Halsti breaks the clinch.
Halsti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Simone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simone lands with an uppercut that bounces Halsti off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Halsti misses.
Simone throws out a powerful jab.
Simone just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Simone rushes Halsti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simone working aggressively here.
Halsti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Halsti tries to work over Simone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Halsti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Halsti throws a punch but it's blocked by Simone.
Halsti is leaning against Simone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Simone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halsti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Halsti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Halsti.
Halsti lands a shot to the body.
Halsti scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Simone misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Halsti.
Halsti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simone tries to pull guard but Halsti won't allow it.
Royal Halsti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Simone.
Halsti tries a body shot but Simone blocks it.
Halsti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halsti tries a body shot but Simone blocks it.
Halsti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halsti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
Simone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simone blocks a body shot from Halsti.
Simone prevents a body shot from Halsti.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halsti.
Simone takes a shot to the head.
Halsti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halsti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Halsti walks away with a smile on his face. Simone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simone misses with a straight right.
Simone doesn't manage to clinch there - Halsti circles away. #T4#
Simone looks to throw the jab but Halsti is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Halsti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simone doesn't seem phased though.
Simone lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simone scores with a three punch combo!
Simone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halsti.
Simone throws a right hand that Halsti ducks under and follows up with a left that Halsti also avoids with ease.
Halsti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Joey Simone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Halsti throws a lazy right hand but Simone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halsti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Simone is looking to clinch.
Halsti throwing a counter right hand but Simone manages to avoid it.
Simone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joey Simone.
I've got Simone 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Simone!

Joey Simone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WVT 193: Anderson v Kok     
Date:   Dec 02, 2023
#R1#
Jarvinen lands with a hook. Simone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simone 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.
Jarvinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab by Jarvinen.#CUT#It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Jab, jab by Simone - just one landing.
Simone looks to throw the jab but Jarvinen is out of range.
Jarvinen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Simone manages to circle out of the way.
Jarvinen throws a lazy right hand but Simone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Simone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jarvinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jarvinen just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jarvinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarvinen tries to throw a body punch but Simone avoids it by throwing Jarvinen back against the cage.
Simone presses Jarvinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jarvinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Simone swings wildly with an uppercut but Jarvinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarvinen tries to work over Simone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jarvinen tries to throw a body punch but Simone avoids it by throwing Jarvinen back against the cage.
Jarvinen blocks a body shot from Simone. #T1#
Simone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jarvinen smiles and moves away.
Jarvinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jarvinen.
Simone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Simone.
Jarvinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Simone clinches up with Jarvinen and pushes him back against the cage.
Simone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Jarvinen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arto Jarvinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Simone.
Simone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Simone struggles to land a body shot inside as Jarvinen controls his hands.
Jarvinen presses Simone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jarvinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simones head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jarvinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvinen.
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!
Simone misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Jarvinen gets through Simone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simone lands a right hand.
Jarvinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jarvinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simone's elbow.
Jarvinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
A hook to the body from Jarvinen.
Simone scores with a shot to the side of Jarvinen's head.
Simone tries to pull guard but Jarvinen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jarvinens head.
Simone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jarvinen smiles and moves away.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarvinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Jarvinen's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jarvinen misses with a body shot
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jarvinen throws a shot from downtown. Simone moves away and avoids it.
Jarvinen misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Jarvinen misses its intended target.
Jarvinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Simone moves into the clinch.
Jarvinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Simone. #T3#
Simone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarvinen's elbow.
Simone jumps guard but Jarvinen stands there with Simone around his waist. Simone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jarvinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jarvinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simone lands a shot to the body.
Jarvinen misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jarvinen takes a shot to the head.
Jarvinen scores with a hook to the body.
Simone presses Jarvinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Simone.
Jarvinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simone tries to work over Jarvinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jarvinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simone tries to pull guard but Jarvinen won't allow it.
Simone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jarvinen just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Jarvinen has a couple of punches blocked by Simone.
Jarvinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jarvinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarvinen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simone.
Simone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarvinen's elbow.
Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jarvinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jarvinen has a couple of punches blocked by Simone.
Simone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simone.
Jarvinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Simone controls his hands.
Jarvinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Simone controls his hands.
Simone pushes Jarvinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jarvinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Simone gets an underhook and turns Jarvinen into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarvinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Simone tries a body shot but Jarvinen blocks it.
Jarvinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simone blocks a body shot from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jarvinen working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arto Jarvinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jarvinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Simone gets a clinch.
Simone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simone tries to pull guard but Jarvinen won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Simone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simone tries to work over Jarvinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jarvinen has a couple of punches blocked by Simone.
Simone struggles to land a body shot inside as Jarvinen controls his hands.
Jarvinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simone's elbow.
Simone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Jarvinen has him pressed against the cage.
Simone swings wildly with an uppercut but Jarvinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarvinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jarvinen tries to work over Simone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jarvinen blocks a body shot from Simone.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simone.
Still in the clinch, Simone scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Jarvinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jarvinen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arto Jarvinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Simone.
Simone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simone fails to pull guard.
Simone misses with a punch to the body.
Jarvinen tries to throw a body punch but Simone avoids it by throwing Jarvinen back against the cage.
Jarvinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simone misses with a punch on the inside.
Simone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarvinen's elbow.
Simone tries to pull guard but Jarvinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Simone drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Simone.
Simone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jarvinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Simone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jarvinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jarvinen lands a nice uppercut.
Simone misses with a body punch.
Simone tries to pull guard but Jarvinen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jarvinen digs a right hand underneath Simone's ribcage. Simone let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Jarvinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simone's elbow.
Arto Jarvinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simone blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Simone drags the fight down to the ground.
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!
Jarvinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Simone has his foot on Jarvinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jarvinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jarvinen is one step ahead there.
Jarvinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone wants to sweep here but Jarvinen controlling him for the moment.
Simone is trying to keep Jarvinen in close. #T3#
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jarvinen is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Simone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jarvinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Simone working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jarvinen has passed into half guard!
Jarvinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simone keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jarvinen controlling the pace.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Simone looking for submissions off his back.
Simone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jarvinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jarvinen's back!#SUB2#
Simone is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jarvinen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone'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#
Simone moves in looking to clinch but Jarvinen pushes him off.
Jarvinen loads up on a big right hand but Simone slips the punch.
Jarvinen avoids the body shot from Simone.
Jarvinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Simone defending well as Jarvinen loads up on a big left hand.
Jarvinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jarvinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good shot there by Jarvinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jarvinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Jarvinen.#T1#
Jarvinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Simone is rocked!
Simone stuns Jarvinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Simone is still on wobbly legs! Can Jarvinen finish him?
Simone 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.
Simone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jarvinen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Simone seems to have recovered his senses.
Jarvinen ducks under a wild hook from Simone.#CL#
Jarvinen rushes Simone and presses him up against the cage.
Jarvinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jarvinen lands a left hand.
Simone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Simone on the inside.
Simone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarvinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Simone. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Simone misses with a punch to the body.
Jarvinen blocking some punches. #T2#
Simone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jarvinen or not.
Simone tries a body shot but Jarvinen blocks it.
Simone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Simone as the two fighters clinch.
Simone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jarvinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simone or not.
Simone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jarvinen has a couple of punches blocked by Simone.
Simone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jarvinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
Jarvinen has a couple of punches blocked by Simone.
Jarvinen lands a shoulder strike.
Jarvinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jarvinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simone.
Simone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarvinen.
Jarvinen has a couple of punches blocked by Simone.
Simone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jarvinen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Jarvinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jarvinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simone cracks Jarvinen with a nice body shot.
Simone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jarvinen backwards.
Simone lands with a left to the head.
Jarvinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jarvinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Simone.
A body shot lands from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen misses with some punches.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Jarvinen has him pressed against the cage.
Jarvinen digs a right hand underneath Simone's ribcage. Simone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jarvinen lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvinen. #CUT#That has opened up Joey Simone's cut even more.
Jarvinen lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarvinen pushes Simone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen tries a body shot but Simone blocks it.
Jarvinen lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Jarvinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simone's elbow.
Simone lands an uppercut.
Jarvinen blocks an uppercut.
Simone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simone prevents a body shot from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen tries to work over Simone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jarvinen gets through Simone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jarvinen lands an uppercut.
Simone prevents a body shot from Jarvinen.
A short right from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen is looking to control Simone's arms but Simone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jarvinen has his back to the cage.
Jarvinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simone tries to pull guard but Jarvinen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Arto Jarvinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Simone.
Jarvinen misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Jarvinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarvinen lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarvinen.
Simone misses with a punch to the body.
Simone blocks a body shot from Jarvinen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arto Jarvinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jarvinen 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arto Jarvinen!

Arto Jarvinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WVT 183: Haggar v Railio     
Date:   Nov 11, 2023
#R1##CL2#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Simone blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Simone controls his hands.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Simone can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Simone tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Simone back against the cage.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simone tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Simone prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Simone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Simone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Simone rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simone working aggressively here.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Simone jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Simone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simone.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simone's elbow. #T1#
Johnson is leaning against Simone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Simone jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Simone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Simone.
Simone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simone lands with a right to the head.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Simone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson gets through Simone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simone tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Simone drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson 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.
Johnson won't allow Simone to sweep him here. #SUB#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Simone's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Simone is looking to sweep but instead, Johnson has passed into half guard.
Johnson prevents Simone from improving his position.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Simone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simone tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Simone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simone.#T3#
Simone is adopting a defensive guard.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simone wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Johnson trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Simone takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.
Simone is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
Johnson motions for Simone to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Simone misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A decent looking cross lands there for Simone.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kareem Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Simone throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.#CL#
Simone has managed to clinch.
Simone blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Simone.
A short left from Simone.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Simone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Simone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Simone blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Simone scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Simone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson. #T1#
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Simone throws a head punch that misses.
Simone swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simone tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Simone pulls Johnson into guard.
Johnson won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone wants to hit a sweep here but Johnson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Simone there!
Simone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Simone is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Simone is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson controlling from mount.
Simone is trying to escape the mount.
Simone is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Simone wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Simone manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Simone wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson prevents Simone from improving his position.
Simone wants to control the action here but instead Johnson manages to pass to full mount!
Johnson prevents Simone from getting the reversal.
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Johnson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Simone to take his back!
Johnson controlling well, preventing Simone from escaping the position.
Simone trying to control the position but Johnson manages to sink in the hooks.
Johnson controlling well, preventing Simone from escaping the position.
Simone wants to control his opponent's hands but Johnson gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kareem Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
That's time! 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#
Simone misses with a straight left.
Simone misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Simone ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Simone with a hook.
Simone swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Simone lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simone doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away. #T1#
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Simone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simone throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Simone saw that one coming.
Simone tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Simone avoids nicely.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simone.#CL#
Simone has managed to clinch.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson tries to work over Simone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simone blocking some punches.
Simone presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Johnson. #T2#
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simone fails to pull guard.
Kareem Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Simone lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simone's elbow.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simones head.
Simone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Simone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Simone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a jab when Simone was well out of range.
Simone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Simone scores with a shot to the body.
Simone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Simone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Simone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.#T3#
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simone is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Simone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simone tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Joey Simone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson slips under a jab from Simone.
Simone stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simone lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Simone throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Simone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simone.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Simone. Simone maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Simone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Simone successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Simone working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Simone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kareem Johnson!

After winning the bout, Kareem Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: WVT 175: Thibbs Jr v Le Franc     
Date:   Oct 21, 2023
#R1#
Simone throws a jab when Terrell was well out of range.
Simone blocks a leg kick.
Terrell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Terrell slips a jab from Simone.
Terrell counters with a body kick.
Simone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terrell.
Terrell throws a leg kick
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick from Terrell lands but Simone takes it in his stride.
Terrell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Terrell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Simone closes the distance and clinches.
Simone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simone has a couple of punches blocked by Terrell.
Simone lands a shoulder strike.
Terrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Terrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Terrell prevents a body shot from Simone.
Simone fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Terrell gets control of Simone's arms and successfully pulls guard. Terrell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Terrell keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Simone drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Terrell dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Simone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Terrell is proving a slippery customer.
Simone has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Terrell has passed into side control.
Simone's coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Simone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.
Simone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Terrell stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Terrell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Terrell is posturing up here but Simone has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Terrell tries to roll out but it's too tight and Terrell has to tap! Slick submission there by Simone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Simone!
Joey Simone thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: WVT 166: Halsti v Thibbs Jr     
Date:   Sep 30, 2023
#R1#
Simone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Le Franc has time to react.
Nice uppercut there from Simone.#CL2#
Simone tries to keep at a distance but Le Franc has taken the fight into the clinch.
Le Franc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Franc working hard to break the clinch.
Le Franc digs a right hand underneath Simone's ribcage. Simone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simone tries to throw a body punch but Le Franc avoids it by throwing Simone back against the cage.
Simone fails to pull guard.
Simone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
Le Franc blocking some punches.
Simone lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Simone pulls guard successfully.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Le Franc wanted to stand there but Simone had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Le Franc would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Le Franc doesn't manage to clinch there - Simone circles away.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simone moves to clinch but Le Franc breaks away
and Le Franc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Le Franc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simone on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Le Franc blocks an uppercut.
Simone lands a nice uppercut.
Le Franc blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Le Franc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Simone clinches.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone tries to work over Le Franc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Le Franc tries to circle away but Simone has him pinned against the cage.
Simone can't find room to land a body shot as Le Franc controls the action.
Le Franc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Le Franc wants to clinch up but Simone keeps it at a distance.
Simone scores with a nice strike.
Simone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Le Franc in his tracks.
Simone throws a body shot but no joy.
Simone moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Simone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Le Franc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Le Franc throws out a counter right but Simone avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Le Franc has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch.
Simone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simone seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Le Franc forces Simone back against the cage and clinches.
Simone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
Simone lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Simone swings wildly with an uppercut but Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simone works on Le Franc's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Simone pulls guard successfully.
Simone 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.
Le Franc would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Simone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Le Franc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Le Franc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Le Franc trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simone's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Simone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Le Franc defends it easily.#SUB#
Simone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Le Franc must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Franc is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Simone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Le Franc is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Le Franc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simone slips under a jab.
Le Franc listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Simone avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
Le Franc connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simone. Simone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A lazy left from Simone finds it's target.
Le Franc moves in looking to clinch but Simone pushes him off.
Le Franc walks into a jab.
Simone misses the shot to the body.
Simone cracks Le Franc with a right hand to the side of the head.
Le Franc fails to land with a series of punches.
Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simone.
Simone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simone.
Jab, jab by Simone - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Le Franc moves into the clinch.
Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Le Franc tries to throw a body punch but Simone avoids it by throwing Le Franc back against the cage.
Le Franc has a couple of punches blocked by Simone.
Simone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Franc can do to turn this around?
Simone jumps guard but Le Franc stands there with Simone around his waist. Simone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Simone darts in and clinches Le Franc up against the cage.
Simone has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC2#
Le Franc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Simone drives through and clinches with Le Franc against the cage. #BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Le Franc clinches.
Le Franc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joey Simone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Le Franc is trying to maintain a safe position but Simone gets an underhook and turns Le Franc into the cage.
Simone tries to pull guard but Le Franc holds him up against the cage and eventually Simone drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Simone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simone fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Le Franc prevents a body shot from Simone.
A head punch on the inside from Simone fails to land.
Le Franc presses Simone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Simone misses with a body punch.
Simone tries a body shot but Le Franc blocks it. #BC2#
Le Franc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Le Franc 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Franc fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Simone misses with a straight right.
Simone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simone looks to land a left hand but Le Franc moved out of range nicely.
Simone scores with the left hand. Le Franc knows he should have avoided that one.
Simone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Simone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Simone - just one landing.
Le Franc tries to clinch up but Simone circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Simone misses its target.#T3#
Simone misses with a wild body shot.
Le Franc misses with a looping left.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Le Franc closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Simone.
Simone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simone has a couple of punches blocked by Le Franc.
Le Franc blocks an uppercut.
Le Franc is leaning against Simone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Le Franc lands with a light punch inside.
Simone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Le Franc has him pressed against the cage.
Le Franc lands an uppercut.
Simone throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Le Franc.
Le Franc lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Le Franc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Le Franc swings widly with a right hand
and Simone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simone lands a jab to the nose.
Le Franc misses with a right hand
and Simone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simone lands a glancing blow to the side of Le Franc's head.
Le Franc tries to clinch
and Simone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Le Franc thinking.
Le Franc scores with a nice head shot.
Le Franc throws a jab when Simone was well out of range.
Le Franc throws a right hand that Simone ducks under and follows up with a left that Simone also avoids with ease.
Le Franc slips under a jab.
Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Le Franc throws a jab when Simone was well out of range.
Le Franc is looking to clinch.
Simone misses with a body shot.
Le Franc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simone.
Simone throws a combination. Le Franc tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jab, jab by Le Franc - just one landing.
Le Franc tries to clinch but Simone moves out of range.
Simone misses with a hook. Le Franc ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot by Simone.
A slow jab from Simone misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Simone.
Simone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simone misses the body punch
and Le Franc counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Simone! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Le Franc!

 

Event: WVT 158: Mathieu v Seanoa     
Date:   Sep 15, 2023
#R1#
Simone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Simone misses the target.
Simone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mahogany takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mahogany avoids the body shot from Simone.
Simone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simone avoids a kick to the body.
Simone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Simone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahogany.
Simone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mahogany stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
Nice cross by Simone.
Simone dips to his left and cracks Mahogany with an uppercut!
The crowd cheers as Simone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mahogany doesn't seem phased though.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahogany walks into a straight right hand from Simone.
Simone throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahogany.
Mahogany is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Simone with a body shot.#T1#
Mahogany swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simone tries to clinch there but Mahogany circles away.
Mahogany with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.#CL#
Simone drives through and clinches with Mahogany against the cage.
Mahogany blocks a body shot from Simone.
Simone blocking some punches.
Mahogany makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Simone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mahogany lands a body shot.
Simone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mahogany pushes Simone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Mahogany.
Simone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simone lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Simone fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mahogany.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simone.
Simone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T2#
Mahogany pushes Simone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahogany misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simone.
Simone tries to throw a body punch but Mahogany avoids it by throwing Simone back against the cage.
Mahogany tries a body shot but Simone blocks it.
Mahogany lands a left hand.
Simone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Simone lands a body shot.
Mahogany prevents a body shot from Simone.
Mahogany struggles to land a body shot inside as Simone controls his hands.
We've been informed that Mahogany has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mahogany lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simone lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mahogany fails to land.
Simone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahogany scores with a hook to the body.
Simone lands a body shot.
Mahogany blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahogany lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Simone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simone goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Simone misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Simone pulls Mahogany into guard. #SUB#
Simone looking for a guillotine here but Mahogany defends easily.
Simone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Simone is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mahogany has his hands clasped together but Simone extends and breaks Mahogany's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Simone.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Simone!
An out of breath Joey Simone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Rich Mahogany was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats to my opponent. I'll be back.'.

 

Event: WVT 152: Creed v Simone     
Date:   Sep 02, 2023
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Creed's elbow.
I was talking to Creed's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Creed.
Simone throws a punch but it's blocked by Creed.
A short right from Creed on the inside.
Creed tries to work over Simone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Simone gets control of Creed's arms and successfully pulls guard. Simone will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Creed preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Simone holds on and takes a little breather.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Creed is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simone's guard.
Simone wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Creed is now in half guard. #T1#
Simone wants to control but Creed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone manages to get to full guard.
Simone wants to improve his position but instead Creed has moved into half guard.
It looks like Creed is going to stand back up.
Simone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Creed would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Simone 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.#SUB2#
Creed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Creed has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Simone is proving hard to escape from.
Simone pulls Creed in close to his closed guard and prevents Creed from doing any damage or advancing position.
Creed preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB2#
Simone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Creed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Simone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Creed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Creed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simone trying to control the position.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Simone looking for subs off his back but Creed has passed one foot through into half guard.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Simone trying to control here.
Simone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Simone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Simone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Creed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Creed gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Simone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Creed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simone scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Simone takes the fight into the clinch.
Simone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simone throws a head punch that misses.
Creed tries to throw a body punch but Simone avoids it by throwing Creed back against the cage.
Simone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Creed trying to land knees to the body.
Creed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simone.
Simone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Creed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Simone lands a right hand.
Simone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Creed misses with a body punch.
Simone tries to work over Creed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Simone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Creed backwards.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Simone. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simone's elbow.
Simone lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Simone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Simone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Simone is looking for a triangle but Creed pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Simone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Creed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Simone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Creed defends it easily.
Creed stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Creed is looking to stand up but Simone won't let him. #T2##SUB2#
Simone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Creed defends well.
Joey Simone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet. #SUB2#
Simone is looking for a triangle but Creed pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard. #REVB#
Creed keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Creed is keeping the position for now.
Creed has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Creed managing to control the position.
Creed has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Creed'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.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Creed is keeping the position.#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.
Simone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simone passes the guard and advances to mount!
Creed is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Simone has taken his back.
Will Simone go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Simone working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Simone misses with a lunging right hand
and Creed counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Simone misses with a left hand
and Creed counters with an outside leg kick. #CL2#
Simone has managed to clinch.
Simone throws a head punch that misses.
Creed lands with a light punch inside.
Creed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simone pushes Creed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simone swings wildly with an uppercut but Creed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simone lands with a light punch inside.
Creed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simone backwards. #TD2#
Simone jumps guard.
Creed stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.#SUB2#
Simone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Simone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Creed passes into half guard. #T1#
Simone manages to get to full guard.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Simone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Creed passes into half guard.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.
Simone is pressing down on Creed's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#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.#SUB2#
Simone has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Creed is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Simone.#SU#
Creed stands up.
Simone wants to clinch
and Creed counters with a stiff right hand.
Creed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Creed misses its target.
Creed tries to land a front kick but Simone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some wild striking there from Simone.
A little feinted left hand from Creed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Creed walks into a stiff left hand from Simone.#T3#
Creed slips a jab and a cross from Simone.
It looked like Creed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Creed misses with a wild body shot.
Simone thuds a left hand into Creed's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Creed lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Simone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Simone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Simone misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Creed misses its target.
Simone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Creed does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Simone misses with a straight left.
And Creed counters with a quick kick to the body but Simone blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Simone.
Simone jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Simone takes a swing at Creed's ribcage but misses.
Simone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Simone takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Simone rushes Creed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simone tries to throw a body punch but Creed avoids it by throwing Simone back against the cage.
Creed lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Simone scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Simone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simone throws a punch but it's blocked by Creed.
Creed misses with the head strike.
Creed scores with a shoulder strike.
Simone throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Creed.
Simone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Creed misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Creed fails to land.
Creed tries to throw a body punch but Simone avoids it by throwing Creed back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Joey Simone just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Simone misses with a body shot
letting Creed counter with a right hand.
Simone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Creed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Creed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simone.
Simone scores with a nice head shot.
Creed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simone missing with a left hand there. Creed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simone throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Creed counters with a crisp one two that drops Simone! Creed thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Simone to his feet! Simone is in big trouble!#ROC#Simone is rocked!
Creed does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Simone is still on wobbly legs! Can Creed finish him?
Creed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simone.
Simone seems to have recovered his senses.
Creed keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Simone finds it's way through Creed's defenses. #T1#
Simone swings widly with a right hand
and Creed counters with a nice low kick that buckles Simone's knee momentarily.
Simone tries to clinch there but Creed circles away.
Simone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Creed counters with a low kick, right behind Simone 's knee.
Simone lands a nice shot that snaps Creed's head back.
Simone jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Simone clinches.
Simone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Simone jumps guard but Creed stands there with Simone around his waist. Simone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Simone prevents a body shot from Creed.
Creed throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simone.
Creed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
Simone fails to pull guard.
Simone is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Creed scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Simone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Creed.
Creed misses with a punch on the inside.
Simone lands a hook that snaps the head of Creed backwards.
Simone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Creed scores with a shoulder strike.
Creed gets through Simone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Creed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Simone.
Simone scores with a shot to the side of Creed's head.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Creed has him pressed against the cage.
Vernon Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Simone.
Creed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simone prevents a body shot from Creed.
Creed lands a body shot.
Simone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Creed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Creed digs a right hand into Simone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simone's gas tank.
Creed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Creed lands a right hand.
Creed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Creed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simones head.
Creed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Creed lands a body punch in the clinch.
Creed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
Simone throws a head punch that misses. #KD#
Creed drops Simone onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Simone is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Creed lands a big right hand that drops Simone! The killer instinct kicks in and Creed finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Creed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vernon Creed!
Vernon Creed retains his light heavyweight title!
Vernon Creed decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: WVT 146: Sector v Simon     
Date:   Aug 19, 2023
#R1#
Simone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simone!
Sector lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simone circles away quickly and effectively.
Sector moves away from the strike by Simone.
Simone's corner calls for a 1-2. Simone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Simone lands a body shot.
Simone digs a good hook to Sector's body.
Simone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sector misses with a straight right.
Sector doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Sector throws a big shot that misses.
Simone 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.
Sector is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sector throws a lazy right hand but Simone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simone stuns Sector with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Simone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Sector on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sector.
Simone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sector stalks Simone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Simone's face. Simone staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Sector misses with a straight left.
Simone throws an overhand right that lands on Sector's shoulder, as Sector tries to avoid the shot.
Simone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sector.
A little feinted left hand from Sector on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sector takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simone looks to score with a jab to the body but Sector is just out of range.
Sector throwing a counter right hand but Simone manages to avoid it.
Simone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sector in his tracks.
Sector just misses with a punch to the body.
Simone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sector rather than just go for the knockout.
Simone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Simone lands a jab to Sector's midsection.
Simone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sector scores with a hook.
Sector scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice cross by Simone.
Simone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sector.
It seemed like Simone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simone moves out of range as Sector strikes.#CL2#
Simone closes the distance and pushes Sector back into the cage.
Simone can't find room to land a body shot as Sector controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sector.
Simone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Sector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Simone pushes Sector up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Sector breaks the clinch.
Simone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simone swings for the body but Sector moves out of range. #T3#
Simone throws a body punch but Sector moves out of range.
Simone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simone scores with a hook.
Simone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sector.
A nice side step and Simone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sector walks into a straight right hand from Simone.
Sector gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simone.
Simone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Simone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sector had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Simone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sector uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simone throws an off balance right hand
and Sector counters with a three punch combo that has Simone backing up. Simone nods at Sector to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Simone.
Simone scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Simone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sector counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Simone.
Simone throws a shot to the body.
Simone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Simone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simone tries to clinch there but Sector circles away.
Simone scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice shot lands for Simone.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simone misses with a right hand
and Sector counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simone throws a lazy right hand but Sector sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Simone lands with a hook. Sector tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Simone as he connects with a hook.
Sector has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sector there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Simone takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Sector jumps guard and drags Simone to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sector keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Sector wants to get back to his feet but Simone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Simone wants to control from the top but Sector keeps moving.
Simone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sector wants to stand up but Simone is controlling him.
Simone trying to control but Sector is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Simone drops back looking for a leg! Sector is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sector manages to kick Simone off! Simone jumps back into Sector's guard. #T1#
Sector wants to stand but Simone is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Simone throws a series of strikes that have Sector backpedaling.
Simone misses with a two punch combination.
Simone misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Simone.
Nice uppercut there from Simone.
The fighters circling - Simone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Sector wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Sector. #T2#
Sector throws a good cross that connects.
Sector shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Simone misses with a wild combination.
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!
Sector rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sector misses with a body shot.
Simone throws a big shot that misses.
Simone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sector is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Simone cracks Sector with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Simone tries to close the distance and clinch but Sector swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sector was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sector looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sector. Sector circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Simone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sector.
A little jabbing left from Simone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sector.
Simone wants to clinch but Sector slips to the side
and Sector counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Joey Simone's cut even more.
Sector tries to move into range but Simone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sector.
Simone slips a jab from Sector.
Sector needs to keep his hands up - Simone had a free shot at his head there.
Jab, jab by Simone - just one landing. #T4#
Simone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sector sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sector misses with a hook. Simone ducked under it nicely.
Simone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sector lands a really nice looking cross but Simone seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simone lands a jab.
Simone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Simone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sectors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sector avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sector misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Simone counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Sector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sector looks to throw the jab but Simone is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Simone loads up on a big right hand but Sector slips the punch.
Sector throwing a counter right hand but Simone manages to avoid it.
Summa Sector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sector doesn't seem bothered though.
Simone slips a straight right by Sector.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simone! But no joy.
Simone dips to his left and cracks Sector with an uppercut!
Simone throws a hook to the side of Sector's head but Sector sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sector is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sector looks to land a left hand but Simone moved out of range nicely.
Sector defending well as Simone loads up on a big left hand.
Sector connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sector manages to avoid it.
Simone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simone misses with the combination. #T1#
Sector throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sector misses with a hook.
Simone lands a jab to Sector's midsection.
Simone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sector.
Sector has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simone finds it's way round the side to connect with Sector's head.
Simone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joey Simone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simone lands a lovely overhand right.
Sector wants to slow Simone down by chopping away at his legs.
Jab from Simone.
Sector pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Simone.
Simone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sector. #T2#
Sector defending well as Simone loads up on a big left hand.
Sector swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simone connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sector misses the target.
Simone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Simone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sector throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simone lands an overhand right.
Sector ducks under a wild hook from Simone.
Simone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sector manages to avoid it.#T3#
Simone tries to clinch
and Sector counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Simone throws out a powerful jab.
Simone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sector avoids the body shot from Simone.
Sector was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone lands a nice shot that snaps Sector's head back.
Nice shot by Simone.
Simone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sector stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sector takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Simone connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sector lands with a hook. Simone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Simone lands a jab to Sector's midsection.
Simone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sector's head.
Sector fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Simone lands a nice looking body shot.
Sector walks into a straight right hand from Simone.
Sector takes one on the button.
Joey Simone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Simone digs a good body shot into Sector's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Simone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simone 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Simone!

Our winner, Joey Simone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DMMA 214 Gora vs Mfer     
Date:   Jul 16, 2023
#R1#
Kalske throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Kalske decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simone is trying to control the position but Kalske postures up. #SUB2#
Simone is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kalske has his hands clasped together but Simone extends and breaks Kalske's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Simone.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Simone!
A victorious Joey Simone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: WVT 121: Machado v Simone 2     
Date:   Jun 24, 2023
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Simone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machado doesn't seem phased though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado takes one on the button.
Simone lands a right hook to the body.
Simone swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Simone tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Machado makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Simone misses with the combination.
Machado throws a leg kick but Simone moved away.
Simone 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Machado counters with a nice low kick that buckles Simone's knee momentarily.
Machado misses the body punch
and Simone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simone scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Machado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Simone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machado momentarily.
Simone takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Machado misses its target.
Simone slips a straight right by Machado.
Machado throws a right and a left that Simone avoids nicely.
Simone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Machado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Machado throws a body punch but Simone moves out of range.
Machado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Simone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Machado throws a right and a left that Simone avoids nicely.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simone! But no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Simone.
Machado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Simone lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Good work by Simone as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Simone does it's job there.
Simone staying out of range there.
Simone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Machado misses the target.
Simone lands a nice shot to the body. #KD#
Machado feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Simone sprawling to the canvas! Simone rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Machado finish him?!
Simone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Machado misses with a looping right.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado fires out a quick counter leg kick but Simone just manages to avoid it.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Simone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Machado had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Simone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Simone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Simone lands a right hand.
Simone digs a right hand into Machado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machado's gas tank. #TD2#
Simone manages to pull guard.
Simone 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.#SUB2#
Simone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machado is aware though and is defending well.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Simone trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Simone content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Machado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado 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.
Machado seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Simone cracks Machado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simone looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Joey Simone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado throws a low kick, looking for Simone's leg but Simone calmly moves out of range.
Simone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simone lands a slapping body shot.
Simone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Simone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
A quick step to the side and Machado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Simone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simone.
Simone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simone. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Machado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simone. That did some damage!#T1#
Machado takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Simone clinches.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simone.
Simone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, Simone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simone gets through Machado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Machado - that landed with a thud.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simone's elbow.
Simone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab by Simone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado lands a nice looking body shot.
Simone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Simone does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado throwing a counter right hand but Simone manages to avoid it.
Simone tests Machado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simone at a distance.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simone counters with a nice body shot.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Simone drives through and clinches with Machado against the cage. #BC#
Machado breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Machado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machado.#CUT#That has opened up Joey Simone's cut even more.
Simone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machado connects with a leg kick.
Simone slips a straight right by Machado.
Simone misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Simone throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Simone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Simone lands an overhand right.
Simone lands a two punch combo.
Machado looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simone throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Simone rushes Machado and presses him up against the cage.
Simone tries to pull guard but Machado forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machado walks away with a smile on his face. Simone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machado defending well as Simone loads up on a big left hand.
Simone misses with a body shot
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Simone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado counters with a right hand to the body.
Simone is breathing heavily.
Simone lands with a straight right. Machado didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Simone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
A little feinted left hand from Machado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Machado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Machado scores with a head kick. Simone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Simone's shoulder, as Simone tries to avoid the shot.
Simone wants to counter the offense by Machado and move into the clinch position.
Simone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##CL2#
Simone darts in and clinches Machado up against the cage.
Simone pushes Machado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado works on Simone's body with a couple of short punches.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado pushes Simone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simone scores with a shot to the side of Machado's head.
Machado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
Joey Simone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machado misses with some punches.
Simone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Simone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Simone misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Simone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Machado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simone avoids the head kick by Machado.
Machado swats away the attempt to clinch by Simone.#T1#
Simone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machado. Machado circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Simone throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.#CL2#
Simone moves into the clinch.
Machado tries a body shot but Simone blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Simone.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simone.
A body shot lands from Machado.
Machado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Simone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Machado as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Machado manages to break the clinch.
Machado tries to work over Simone's front leg with a kick but Simone checks it.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Machado misses with a body shot.
Simone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Simone. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machado blocks a jab.
Simone throws a sloppy body shot
and Simone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Simone's head but Simone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Simone missing with a left hand there. Machado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simone with a jab.
Simone throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simone blocks a jab.
Simone thuds his right hand into Machado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simone thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Simone throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Simone looks to move away, Machado throws a big counter combo but Simone just gets out of the way.
Simone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Machado swinging wildly here.
Machado throws a solid leg kick but Simone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Machado.
Machado throws a lazy right hand but Simone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Simone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machado doesn't seem phased though.#KD#
Machado cracks Simone with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Simone looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Machado finish him? #ROC#Simone is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Joey Simone's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado misses with a body shot.
Simone is still on wobbly legs! Can Machado finish him?
Machado drops his hands momentarily and Simone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Machado takes a swing at Simone's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Simone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Simone is just out of range.#T4#
Simone misses with a lunging right hand
and Machado counters with a low kick, right behind Simone 's knee.
Simone seems to have recovered his senses.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Simone throws an off balance right hand
and Machado counters with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Machado works the jab nicely.
Machado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simone avoids the body shot from Machado.
Simone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simone misses with a straight left.
As Simone looks to move away, Machado throws a big counter combo but Simone just gets out of the way.
Machado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado walks into a straight right hand from Simone.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Machado clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Simone doesn't manage to clinch there - Machado circles away.
Machado tries a low kick but Simone avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machado. That's going to slow Simone down. #CL2#
Simone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machado, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Machado manages to break the clinch.
Simone tries to close the distance and clinch but Machado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab lands there for Machado.
Simone throws a body shot but no joy.
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Simone scores with the left hand. Machado knows he should have avoided that one.
Machado throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target. #T1#
Simone scores with a jab. Machado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Simone misses its intended target.
Machado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Machado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Simone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado cracks Simone with a nice body shot.
Simone prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Simone has him pressed against the cage.
Simone misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
Simone is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Simone. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simone. #BC#
Machado manages to break the clinch.
Simone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Simone misses with a right hand
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#Joey Simone's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simone misses with a looping left.
Simone connects with a body shot.
Simone scores with a jab to the body.
Wanderson Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Simone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Machado connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Simone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machado looks to land a combination but Simone avoids it well. #T3#
Simone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Machado slips under a jab from Simone.
Machado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Machado slips a jab from Simone.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Simone.
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Simone.
Simone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Simone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simone. That did some damage!
Simone jabs Machado right on the nose. Machado blinks but takes it well.
Simone lands a head shot.
Simone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machado scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Machado misses with a series of wild punches.
Simone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simone misses with a left hand
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joey Simone's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Wanderson Machado thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WVT 113: Simone v Wojcik     
Date:   Jun 09, 2023
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Simone.
Simone throws out a loose jab but Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wojcik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Simone scores with a nice right hand.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone throws a lazy right hand but Wojcik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wojcik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wojcik misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Wojcik 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simone swings for the body but Wojcik moves out of range.
Wojcik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Wojcik takes one to the side of the head.
Simone looks to score with a jab to the body but Wojcik is just out of range.
Wojcik throws an off balance right hand
and Simone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Simone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wojcik was well out of range. Poor timing from Simone.#CL#
Simone has Wojcik up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Simone blocking some punches.
Wojcik missing with knees to the body.
Wojcik missing with knees to the body.
Wojcik landing knees to the body.
Simone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wojcik just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wojcik misses with the head strike.
Simone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Simone jumps into guard, dragging Wojcik to the mat.
Simone wants to sweep here but Wojcik controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Simone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wojcik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wojcik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wojcik 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Wojcik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Simone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wojcik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simone being controlled here, momentarily.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wojcik controls the pace.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wojcik is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Simone is looking for a triangle but Wojcik pushes his legs off easily.
Simone being controlled here, momentarily.
Wojcik trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom. #T3#
Wojcik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Wojcik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wojcik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Wojcik.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Wojcik misses the target.
Simone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wojcik drops his hands momentarily and Simone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wojcik.
Simone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wojcik. Wojcik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4##CL#
Simone closes the distance and pushes Wojcik back into the cage.
Wojcik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wojcik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wojcik landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simone is breathing heavily.
Wojcik misses with some punches.
Simone avoiding damage as Wojcik throws knees to the body.
Wojcik blocks a body shot from Simone.
Wojcik lands a hook that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wojcik.
Simone avoiding damage as Wojcik throws knees to the body.
Simone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wojcik smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Simone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Simone staying out of range there.
Wojcik ducks under a wild hook from Simone.
Simone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wojcik manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
That's time! Simone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wojcik lands an overhand right.
Simone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Wojcik misses.
The fighters circling - Wojcik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simone swings widly with a right hand
and Wojcik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simone lands a right hook to the body.
Simone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wojcik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away.
Wojcik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojcik throws the left hand but Simone avoids the punch easily.
Simone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Simone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wojcik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simone scores with a punch to the head.
Wojcik takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Simone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simone lands with a nice body punch.
Simone throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Wojcik counters with a crisp one two that drops Simone! Wojcik thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Simone to his feet! Simone is in big trouble!#ROC2#Simone is rocked!
Simone misses with a looping left.
Oh Simone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simone lands a jab to Wojcik's midsection.
Simone seems to have got his legs back now.
Joey Simone is winning the standup battle so far.
Wojcik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wojcik throws a right hand that misses
and Simone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simone scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wojcik looks to land a left hand but Simone moved out of range nicely.
Simone misses with a left hand
and Wojcik counters with a stiff right hand.
Wojcik lands a right hook to the body.
Simone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wojcik throws out a counter right but Simone avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Simone throws a series of strikes that have Wojcik backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simone, as that shot connected.
Simone misses the shot to the body.
Simone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wojcik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wojcik misses with an uppercut. Simone saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Simone.
Simone jabs Wojcik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wojcik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wojcik, as that shot connected. #CUT2#Joey Simone's cut is getting worse.
Simone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simone misses with a double jab.
Wojcik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simone sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3##CL#
Simone closes the distance and clinches.
Simone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryszard Wojcik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wojcik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
Simone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Simone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simone misses with a punch on the inside.
Wojcik misses with a punch on the inside.
Simone managing to block the knees to the body from Wojcik.
Simone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wojcik missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Simone jumps into guard, dragging Wojcik to the mat.
Wojcik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simone trying to control the position.
Wojcik advances position into side control!
Wojcik controlling from side mount. #T4#
Simone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wojcik is trying to control. Simone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wojcik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wojcik with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Wojcik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone is not content to let Wojcik control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Wojcik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wojcik controlling the pace.
Wojcik prevents Simone from improving his position.
Wojcik controlling the pace.
Wojcik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simone keeps working.
Simone is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wojcik frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joey Simone will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Simone defending well as Wojcik loads up on a big left hand.
Wojcik scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Simone misses #CL2#
and Wojcik holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wojcik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wojcik lands a left hand.
Wojcik throws a punch but it's blocked by Simone.
Wojcik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simone is defending well for now.
Wojcik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simone lands with a light punch inside.
Simone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wojcik.
Simone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Simone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Simone scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wojcik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wojcik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simone avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wojcik obliges.
Simone misses with some punches.
Simone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wojcik's elbow. #T1#
Wojcik lands a hook that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
Wojcik misses with the head strike.
Wojcik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
Simone jumps guard but Wojcik stands there with Simone around his waist. Simone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Simone tries to pull guard but Wojcik forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simone.
Wojcik misses with a punch on the inside.
Wojcik lands a nice knee to the body.
Wojcik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wojcik landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wojcik misses with a knee to the head.
Wojcik tries to land knees in the clinch but Simone avoids the damage to the body.
Wojcik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wojcik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simone avoids it.
Wojcik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simone.
Wojcik misses with a punch to the body.
Simone struggles to land a body shot inside as Wojcik controls his hands.
Wojcik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simones head.
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!
Wojcik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryszard Wojcik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Simone digs a right hand into Wojcik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wojcik's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Simone.
Wojcik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simones head.
Wojcik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simone is defending well for now.
Wojcik landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wojcik.
Simone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wojcik or not.
Simone blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Simone.
Simone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Simone on the inside.
Wojcik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Wojcik.
Simone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wojcik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simone.
Wojcik misses with a punch on the inside.
Simone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wojcik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simone.
Wojcik unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Wojcik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wojcik prevents a body shot from Simone.
A right hook to the body lands for Simone.
Simone lands with a light punch inside.
Wojcik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wojcik landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Wojcik.
Wojcik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simone is defending well for now.
Simone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wojcik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wojcik using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Simone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wojcik smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Simone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Simone.
Wojcik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Wojcik gets a clinch. #T4#
Simone lands a nice uppercut.
Simone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wojcik smiles and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wojcik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simone.
Wojcik might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Simone lands an overhand right.#CL#
Simone has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Simone.
Knees to the body from Wojcik.
Joey Simone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wojcik connects with a knee to the head.
Wojcik putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wojcik lands an uppercut.
Wojcik misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wojcik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simone swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryszard Wojcik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simone 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joey Simone!

An out of breath Joey Simone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WVT 107: Simone v Peterson 2     
Date:   May 26, 2023
#R1#
Simone misses with an uppercut. Peterson saw that one coming.
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peterson with a jab.#TD2#
Simone gets caught napping as Peterson dives in and scores a takedown. Simone manages to retain guard.
Simone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peterson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Peterson won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Peterson trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Peterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Peterson is proving a slippery customer.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Peterson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Simone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peterson defends it easily.#T1#
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peterson's guard. #REVR#
Simone preventing the sweep.
Peterson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simone manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Simone looking for a guillotine here but Peterson defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Simone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Peterson passes into side control.
Peterson grinds an elbow into Simone's temple. #T2#
Peterson trying to control the action but Simone is working from the bottom.
Peterson lands a nice forearm strike.
Simone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Peterson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Peterson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peterson is trying to control the action in half guard but Simone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Peterson thows a huge punch but Simone dodges it nicely.
Simone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone is positioning himself well to prevent Peterson advancing to mount. #SUB#
Simone actively working from the bottom here.
Simone taking some punishment here, with Peterson in his half guard. #T3#
Peterson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Simone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Peterson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Peterson's back!#SUB#
Peterson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Peterson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Peterson tries to break free. #SUB#
Peterson showing good submission defense here.
Peterson wants to control his opponent's hands but Simone gets his hands free. #T4#
Peterson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Simone gets his hands free as Peterson looks to control. #SUB#
Simone is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Peterson defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Peterson is in close to Simone's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Simone is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Peterson rolls with it to try and escape but Simone cranks on the arm and Peterson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Simone!
Joey Simone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: WVT 99: Simone v Halsti     
Date:   May 05, 2023
#R1#
Simone moves out of range as Halsti strikes.
Simone lands a body shot.
Halsti throws a series of punches but Simone avoids them all with ease.
Simone ducks right into an uppercut from Halsti. #CUT2#It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Halsti walks into a jab.
Simone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simone checks a leg kick.
Halsti throws out a loose jab but Simone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halsti wants to land a leg kick but Simone is out of range.
A jab from Simone misses.
Halsti scores with a body shot.
Halsti misses with a hook.
Halsti looks to throw the jab but Simone is out of range.
Simone checks a low kick from Halsti.#CL#
Simone instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halsti blocks a body shot from Simone.
Simone misses with the head strike.
Simone pushes Halsti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Halsti struggles to land a body shot inside as Simone controls his hands.
Halsti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simone lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Simone pulls guard successfully.
Halsti wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving. #SUB#
Simone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halsti defends well.
Simone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Simone is looking to advance position but Halsti won't allow it.
Simone wants to take a breather but Halsti is having none of it.
Halsti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Halsti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone passes Halsti's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Simone is looking for a kimura here.
Halsti is looking to get back to full guard here but Simone has managed to pass to side control instead.
Halsti struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB#
Simone tries for a kimura but Halsti is defending well.
Halsti is not content to let Simone control the position.
Halsti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Simone is trying to control. Halsti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halsti wants to get back to full guard.
Halsti trying to control from the bottom.
Halsti is pressing down on Simone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Halsti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halsti keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone wants to control from the top but Halsti keeps moving.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Halsti has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Halsti controls Simone momentarily but Simone frees himself.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Halsti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simone throws out the jab.
Halsti lands a jab to the head.
Simone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Halsti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halsti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halsti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simone.
Royal Halsti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halsti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halsti scores with a body shot.
Halsti throws a leg kick
and Simone counters with a stiff right hand.
Simone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Simone rushes Halsti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simone lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Halsti smiles and moves away.
Halsti throws out a loose jab but Simone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Halsti.
Halsti misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Simone counters by moving into the clinch.
Simone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Halsti smiles and moves away. #T1#
Simone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halsti manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Halsti.
Halsti throws the left hand but Simone avoids the punch easily.
Halsti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Halsti throws a jab when Simone was well out of range.
Halsti misses the jab.
Halsti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Halsti lands a jab.
Simone lands a nice hook to Halsti's body. Halsti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simone lands with a hook. Halsti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Halsti misses with a hook.
Halsti misses with a double jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Simone here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simone lands the left hand.#CL#
Simone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2##TD#
Simone drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Simone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Halsti passes into half guard.
Simone is pressing down on Halsti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Halsti from controlling successfully.
Joey Simone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halsti's guard. #REVR#
Simone pushes down on Halsti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Simone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halsti can do to turn this around?
Simone wants to pass the guard but Halsti is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Halsti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simone passes to full mount!
Simone tries to take his opponent's back but Halsti turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Halsti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Halsti stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.#SUB#
Simone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halsti is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Simone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halsti has passed into side control.
Simone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Halsti off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Halsti fending off the submission attempt from Simone. #SUB#
Simone working for a choke but Halsti is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Simone misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Halsti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Royal Halsti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halsti throws a series of punches but Simone moves out of range.
Simone's corner calls for a 1-2. Simone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Simone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halsti.
Halsti misses with a hook. Simone ducked under it nicely.
Simone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halsti avoids the body shot from Simone.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halsti! But no joy.
Simone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halsti.
Simone scores with the left hand. Halsti knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Simone.
Halsti is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halsti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Halsti misses the target.
Simone slips a jab from Halsti.
Halsti misses with a looping right.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Halsti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Simone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Simone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Halsti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.
Simone checks a leg kick.
Simone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Halsti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Simone.
Halsti on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Simone closes the distance and clinches.
Simone tries to throw a body punch but Halsti avoids it by throwing Simone back against the cage.
Simone jumps guard but Halsti stands there with Simone around his waist. Simone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Halsti throws a head punch that misses.
Simone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Halsti walks away with a smile on his face. Simone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Simone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simone moves away from the strike by Halsti.
Halsti misses with a looping right.#T2#
Halsti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simone.
Halsti throws an off balance right hand
and Simone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halsti thumps Simone with a low kick.
A big left from Halsti misses.
Simone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halsti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simone's hands.
Simone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Simone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halsti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halsti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Halsti!
Halsti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simone jabs Halsti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Simone blocks a jab.
Simone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halsti.
Simone moves forwards but Halsti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Halsti throws a hook to the side of Simone's head but Simone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simone throwing a counter right hand but Halsti manages to avoid it.#T3#
Halsti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simone finds it's way round the side to connect with Halsti's head.
Halsti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simone throws a body punch but Halsti moves out of range.
Simone lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Simone.
A little feinted left hand from Simone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simone throws a body shot but no joy.
Halsti swings for the body but Simone moves out of range.
Halsti is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Simone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halsti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halsti takes one to the side of the head.
Halsti looks to land a right hand but Simone moved out of range.
Simone lands with a hook. Halsti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Halsti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halsti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simone to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halsti throws the left hand but Simone avoids the punch easily.
Halsti throws a leg kick
enabling Simone to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Halsti misses its intended target.
Simone lands a jab to the head.
Simone lands an overhand right.
Halsti throws a looping overhand right but Simone ducks down to avoid it.
Simone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halsti on the side of the head.
Simone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joey Simone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halsti misses the jab.
Simone lands with a hook. Halsti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Halsti with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halsti. Simone does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halsti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halsti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good work by Simone as he checks the leg kick.
Halsti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Simone punishes Halsti's body with a nice straight punch.

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 Joey Simone.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simone, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Simone!

During a confident post fight interview, Joey Simone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: WVT 92: Siale v Anderson     
Date:   Apr 15, 2023
#R1#
Heights throws a hook but Simone avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Simone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heights takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Heights misses.
Heights takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Heights is looking to score with low kicks.
Simone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Heights swats away the attempt to clinch by Simone.
Heights 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heights lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Heights swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Simone misses. #T1#
Heights keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heights misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simone.
Simone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heights moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simone slips a jab and a cross from Heights.
Heights looks to score with a jab to the body but Simone is just out of range.
Simone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heights on the side of the head.
Heights throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Heights takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Simone doesn't manage to clinch there - Heights circles away.
Simone looks to land a left hand but Heights moved out of range nicely.
Simone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Simone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heights looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Simone's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Simone duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Simone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simone is looking to clinch.
Simone lands with a nice body punch.
Simone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Simone throws a body shot but no joy.
Simone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body kick from Heights.
Simone throws a body punch but Heights moves out of range.
Heights throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simone scores with a jab to the body.
Heights misses with a hook
and Simone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simone looks to land a left hand but Heights moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Heights misses.
Simone misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Heights.#T3#
Simone misses with an uppercut.
Simone tries to clinch but Heights moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Heights.
A little feinted left hand from Simone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Heights throws a low kick but Simone avoids it.
Heights closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Simone scores with a shot to the body.
Simone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from Simone.
A shot to the liver by Simone. Beautiful body shot.
Simone is looking to wear down Heights with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Simone just misses with a punch to the body.
Heights is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Simone.
Simone lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simone lands a nice shot that snaps Heights's head back.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Heights with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simone to score with a decent uppercut.
Simone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heights.
Heights takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heights takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Simone scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heights. Simone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simone lands an overhand right.
Heights takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Heights takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simone.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heights throws out a loose jab but Simone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heights takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone 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#
Simone scores with a nice strike.
Heights keeps the fight on the outside.
Heights is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Simone with a jab.
Heights lands a body shot.
Simone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Simone misses with a straight right.
Heights closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Simone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heights on the side of the head.
A jab from Simone misses.
Simone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Heights dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Simone.
Simone misses the shot to the body.
Heights slips a straight right by Simone.
Simone scores with a sloppy right hand. Heights should have avoided that one. #T1#
Heights swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heights misses with a shot to the body
and Simone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Heights tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simone was well out of range. Poor timing from Heights.
Simone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joey Simone is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Simone misses the target.
Heights waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simone.
Heights pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heights throws a push kick but Simone slaps the foot to one side.
Heights moves out of range of the strikes.
Heights lands a nice looking body shot.
Simone thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Heights on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simone slips under a jab.
Simone lands with a straight right. Heights didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Simone lands a nice hook to Heights's body. Heights takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simone throws a right and a left that Heights avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simone dodges the punch combination from Heights. #CL#
Simone moves into the clinch successfully.
Heights can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Heights breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Simone misses.
Heights dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simone blocks a low kick nicely.
Simone lands an overhand right.
Simone swings for the body but Heights moves out of range.
Heights is looking for the big counter here.
Heights avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Heights releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Simone lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Simone throws a series of punches but Heights moves out of range.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Simone takes a swing at Heights's ribcage but misses.
Heights doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simone lands with a hook. Heights tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simone tries to clinch up but Heights circles away and keeps his distance.
Simone looks to score with a jab to the body but Heights is just out of range.
Heights takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut there from Simone.
Simone looks to score with a jab to the body but Heights is just out of range.
Simone moves out of range as Heights strikes.
Simone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heights.
Simone tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Heights manages to circle out of the way.
Heights has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Simone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heights.
Simone throws a right hand that Heights ducks under and follows up with a left that Heights also avoids with ease.#T4#
Simone jabs Heights right on the nose. Heights blinks but takes it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heights.
Simone lands with a cross.
Simone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heights can do to turn this around?
Simone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from Simone.
A nice leg kick lands there from Heights.
Simone misses with a body shot.
Simone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Simone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heights.
Heights takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heights swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simone throws a lazy uppercut
and Heights makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Simone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heights let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Simone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simone digs a good hook to Heights's body.
Simone tries to clinch up.
Heights replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Simone blocks it well.
Simone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heights.
Heights avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Heights was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heights looks to score with a jab to the body but Simone is just out of range.
Seelow Heights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simone lands with an uppercut that bounces Heights off the cage and back into range.
Simone scores with a shot to the body.
Heights throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone lands with a right hand.
Heights swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simone counters with a stiff right hand.
Simone throws a good cross that connects.
Heights scores with a body shot. #T1#
Simone looks to score with a jab to the body but Heights is just out of range.
Simone lands a lovely overhand right.
Heights walks into a jab.
Simone is looking to clinch but Heights is avoiding it.
Simone lands the left hand.
Simone throws a body shot but no joy.
Simone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heights.
Heights ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away.
Heights misses with a straight left.
Simone lands a lovely overhand right.
Heights scores with a nice body kick.
Simone scores with a jab to the head.
Simone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heights.#T2#
Heights scores with a hook to the body. Simone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simone cracks a nice hook into Heights's ribs.
Simone clobbers Heights with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Heights needs to keep his hands up - Simone had a free shot at his head there.
Heights ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away.
Heights throws a body punch but Simone moves out of range.
Heights throws a body shot but no joy.
Simone tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Heights manages to circle out of the way.
Heights slips a straight right by Simone.
Heights is trying to counter with his kicks.
Simone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Simone gets a clinch.
Simone tries to pull guard but Heights holds him up against the cage and eventually Simone drops back down to his feet.
Simone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heights's elbow.
Simone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Heights to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Simone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heights stalling in the clinch but Simone improves position.
Simone has a couple of punches blocked by Heights.
Simone throws a punch but it's blocked by Heights.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Simone misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Heights pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Heights misses with a body shot
and Simone counters with a left to the body.
A jab lands there for Simone.
Heights throws a body shot but no joy.
Simone just misses with a punch to the body.
Simone jabs Heights right on the nose. Heights blinks but takes it well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Simone here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
No joy there for Heights, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heights's hands.
Heights on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Simone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Heights takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simone looks to score with a jab to the body but Heights is just out of range.
Simone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Simone scores with a hook.
A shot to the body from Simone misses
and Heights counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joey Simone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Heights on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Heights throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Simone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Heights looks to land a left hand but Simone moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Simone catches Heights right on the button with a cross.
Simone misses with a straight left.
Heights replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Simone blocks it well.
Simone connects with a nice looking jab.
Simone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Simone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simone, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Simone!

During a confident post fight interview, Joey Simone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: WVT 83: Ihantala v Hightower     
Date:   Mar 24, 2023
#R1#
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Sharma.
Simone throws a series of punches but Sharma avoids them all with ease.
Sharma unleashes a big counter combination but Simone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Simone lands a jab to Sharma's midsection.
Sharma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Sharma tries to get set, Simone tries to push him back and clinch up but Sharma manages to avoid the attempt.
Simone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sharma's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sharma's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sharma throws a lazy right hand but Simone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
Sharma scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Simone connects with a body shot that sends Sharma's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Simone misses the target.
Sharma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Simone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Sharma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Simone, pushing him back against the cage.
Sharma trying to control the position but instead, Simone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sharma into the cage.
Simone tries a body shot but Sharma blocks it.
Simone working aggressively here. #T1#
Simone struggles to land a body shot inside as Sharma controls his hands.
Sharma lands a body punch.
Sharma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sharma pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sharma tries to work over Simone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sharma.
Simone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Sharma fails to land.
Sharma misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simone.
Sharma scores with a shoulder strike.
Simone pushes Sharma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone throws a head punch that misses.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Sharma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sharma misses with some punches.
Sharma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simone misses with some punches.
Simone cracks Sharma with a nice body shot.
Simone blocking some punches. #T2#
Simone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Sharma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Simone.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sharma.
Simone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sharma fails to land.
Sharma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simone blocks an uppercut.
Sharma gets through Simone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simone blocks an uppercut.
Simone lands with a short shot to the head.
Sharma misses with a body punch.
Simone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sharma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simone lands with a light punch inside.
Sharma wants to stall.
Sharma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Simone.
Sharma misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Simone fails to land. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Simone misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Simone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sharma tries to throw a body punch but Simone avoids it by throwing Sharma back against the cage.
Sharma tries a body shot but Simone blocks it.
Simone misses with the head strike. #TD#
Simone manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Simone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sharma trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Simone has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sharma doesn't defend quickly enough and Simone has managed to lock this one up! Can Sharma escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Simone on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joey Simone!
Our winner, Joey Simone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: WVT 77: Machado v Halsti     
Date:   Mar 04, 2023
#R1#
Ignatov lands a nice looking body kick.
Simone moves out of range of the body kick from Ignatov.
Ignatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatov is looking for the big counter here.
Simone throws an off balance right hand
and Ignatov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Simone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatov throws a body punch but Simone moves out of range.
Simone with a nice cross.
Simone tests Ignatov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simone with a hook.
Simone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but Simone sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Simone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Ignatov.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Simone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Simone misses with a straight right.
Simone misses with a left hand
and Ignatov counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Simone throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Ignatov counters with a nice right hand that sends Simone toppling to the canvas! Simone scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ignatov finish him?!#ROC2#Simone is rocked!
Simone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ignatov counters with a crisp right that sends Simone to the canvas! Ignatov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yevgeny Ignatov!
A relieved looking Yevgeny Ignatov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: WVT 70: Karockas v Obilic     
Date:   Feb 10, 2023
#R1#
Simone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Simone missing with a left hand there. Machado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machado throws a leg kick but Simone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Machado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simone's sensitive parts.
Simone connects with the punch.
Simone misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Machado counters with a nice right hand that sends Simone toppling to the canvas! Simone scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Machado finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simone scores with a hook.
Machado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Simone misses with a hook to the body
and Machado counters with a low kick, right behind Simone 's knee.
Simone thuds a left hand into Machado's body.
Simone throws a poor cross that misses
and Machado counters with a thumping low kick.
Simone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Machado throws a lazy uppercut
and Simone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Simone looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Simone just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMachado.#T1#
Simone throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Machado misses its target.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Simone misses with a left hand
and Machado counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Simone falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Wanderson Machado thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WVT 64: Peterson v Simone     
Date:   Jan 20, 2023
#R1#
Simone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Simone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peterson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simone on the side of the head.
Peterson defending well as Simone loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Peterson there.
Peterson works the jab nicely.
Dylan Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simone connects with a nice looking jab.
Peterson staying out of range there.
Simone throws a jab when Peterson was well out of range.
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Simone misses.
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterson thuds a left hand into Simone's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simone was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
A cross from Peterson lands.
Simone takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Peterson looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Good body shot from Simone.
Simone can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Simone tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Simone back against the cage.
Peterson takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Peterson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Peterson manages to end up in side control.
Peterson wants to control but Simone is keeping him busy.
Simone gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Peterson.
Simone trying to get back to full guard but Peterson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Peterson landing strikes from the mount and Simone is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson working the ground and pound effectively.
Peterson prevents Simone from getting the reversal.#T2#
Simone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Simone regains half guard.
Simone trying to control from the bottom.
Peterson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Peterson connects with a nice short shot to Simone's temple.
Peterson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peterson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Simone wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving. #T3#
Peterson keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Peterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simone wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
Simone preventing the sweep.
Simone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simone has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Peterson!
Peterson is squirming around, avoiding Simone's attempts to control the action.
Peterson is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Peterson gets back to half guard.
Peterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Peterson is working hard here to advance position.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Peterson is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Peterson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Peterson throws a series of punches but Simone moves out of range. #CL2#
Simone gets a clinch.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Peterson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Peterson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Simone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simone swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simone jumps guard but Peterson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Simone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peterson's elbow.
Peterson tries to break the clinch but Simone is controlling the position.
Simone being controlled against the cage.
Simone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson lands a right hand.
Simone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peterson wants to get back to striking at distance but Simone won't allow it.
Simone blocking some punches.
Simone jumps guard but Peterson stands there with Simone around his waist. Simone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dylan Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Simone.#T1#
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simone blocking some punches.
Simone lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Peterson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Peterson manages to end up in side control.
Peterson lands some shots froms side control.
Peterson is working Simone over with some ground and pound from side control.
Simone gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Simone looking for submissions off his back.
Simone has hold of Peterson's hands but Peterson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Simone manages to get to full guard.
Simone keeping full guard, as Peterson tries to pass. #T2##SUB2#
Simone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Simone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peterson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Simone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peterson is aware though and is defending well.
Peterson stands up over Simone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Peterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Peterson distracts Simone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3##SUB2#
Simone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peterson is in close to Simone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Peterson is in close to Simone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Peterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dylan Peterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Simone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peterson defends it easily.
Peterson preventing the sweep.
Peterson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Simone working for a triangle but Peterson defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peterson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simone can't keep his opponent in guard - Peterson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Peterson slips a nice elbow through Simone's hands, connecting with Simone's forehead.#SUB2#
Simone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Peterson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Peterson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Simone trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Peterson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterson attempts a counter takedown but Simone avoids it well and moves away.
Simone moves out of range as Peterson strikes.
Simone looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Simone lunges at Peterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Peterson's hand.
Simone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peterson with a nice cross.
Peterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Peterson misses with a straight right.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simone.
Simone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Peterson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Simone to the mat! Simone manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson with a nice head shot there.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Simone looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Peterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peterson is trying to keep Simone in close.
Simone passes Peterson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Peterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peterson is refusing to be controlled, as Simone sits in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Peterson trying to control here.
Peterson wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Simone works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Simone is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Simone extends the arm and Peterson is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Simone!
A relieved looking Joey Simone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: WVT 59: Beukeboom v Red Eagle     
Date:   Jan 01, 2023
#R1#
Brandstatter throws an overhand right that lands on Simone's shoulder, as Simone tries to avoid the shot.
Simone 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.
Brandstatter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandstatter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simone.
Brandstatter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandstatter takes one on the button.
Brandstatter lands a glancing blow to the side of Simone's head.
Brandstatter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Simone lands a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Brandstatter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BRAZILIAN TOP TEAM in the buildup to the fight.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brandstatter throws a shot from downtown. Simone moves away and avoids it.
Brandstatter scores with a nice body kick.
Brandstatter connects with a solid leg kick.
Simone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
A clash of legs there as Simone blocks the low kick.
A swing and a miss from Simone.
Simone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brandstatter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simone avoids a kick to the body.
Brandstatter connects with a body shot.
Simone checks a low kick from Brandstatter.#T1#
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Simone checks it.
Brandstatter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simone momentarily.
Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simone.
Brandstatter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandstatter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simone.
Brandstatter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Simone avoids it easily.
Simone throws a body shot but no joy.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Simone avoids it easily.
Brandstatter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brandstatter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Simone is just out of range.
A slow jab from Brandstatter misses its intended target.
Simone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brandstatter lands a jab to the head.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick
and Simone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Simone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Simone is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Brandstatter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A left lands for Brandstatter.
Simone misses with a hook. Brandstatter ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Simone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brandstatter under the eye.
Brandstatter wants to land a leg kick but Simone is out of range.
Simone throws a shot to the body.
Simone staying out of range there.
Brandstatter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simone momentarily.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick which misses Simone's front leg but catches the back leg as Simone tries to avoid it.
Simone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandstatter.
Simone misses with a hook. Brandstatter ducked under it nicely.
Simone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
A jab from Simone does it's job there.
Simone swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Simone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brandstatter looks for the body kick but Simone saw that one coming.
Simone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brandstatter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brandstatter missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandstatter lands a jab.
Brandstatter throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Simone counter with a right hand.
Brandstatter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Simone misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Brandstatter misses the target.
Simone works the jab nicely.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Simone blocks it.
Simone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Simone defending well as Brandstatter loads up on a big left hand.
Simone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Brandstatter misses.
Simone misses with a looping right.
Brandstatter scores with a kick to the body.
Brandstatter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Simone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
Simone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter is looking to chop away at Simone's legs.
A little jabbing left from Simone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simone tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandstatter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target.
Simone throws out a counter right but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.
Simone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter is looking to chop away at Simone's legs.
Simone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Simone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brandstatter loads up on a big right hand but Simone slips the punch.
Simone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Simone lands a jab.
Simone throws a hook but Brandstatter blocks it.
Simone throws a looping overhand right but Brandstatter ducks down to avoid it.
Brandstatter slips a jab from Simone.
Brandstatter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brandstatter missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandstatter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandstatter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brandstatter slips under a jab from Simone.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Simone.
Simone misses with a looping right.
Simone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Simone misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simone. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandstatter throws an overhand right that lands on Simone's shoulder, as Simone tries to avoid the shot.
Simone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Simone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Simone.
Brandstatter fakes the leg kick and cracks Simone in the body.
Brandstatter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brandstatter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Simone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Simone might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brandstatter has got the better of the exchanges.
Brandstatter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Simone wants to clinch.
Simone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brandstatter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simone.
Simone tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandstatter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brandstatter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Brandstatter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandstatter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brandstatter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brandstatter looks to land a left hand but Simone moved out of range nicely.
Brandstatter motions for Simone to come forward. Brandstatter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandstatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Simone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Simone looks to land a right hand but Brandstatter moved out of range.
Brandstatter wants to slow Simone down by chopping away at his legs.
Brandstatter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Simone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a lunging right hand
and Simone counters with a stiff right hand.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Simone cracks Brandstatter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Simone throws a big shot that misses.
Brandstatter 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.
Brandstatter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simone staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter thuds his shin into the meat of Simone's side.
Simone throws a series of punches but Brandstatter moves out of range. #T2#
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
Simone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter wants to land a leg kick but Simone is out of range.
Brandstatter throws a jab when Simone was well out of range.
Simone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brandstatter throws a jab when Simone was well out of range.
Brandstatter looks to throw the jab but Simone is out of range.
Brandstatter scores with a push kick.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brandstatter moves out of range as Simone strikes.
Simone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brandstatter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simone.
Simone blocks a low kick nicely.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter looks for the body kick but Simone saw that one coming.
Simone checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simone.
A cross from Simone lands.
Simone loads up on a big right hand but Brandstatter slips the punch.#T3#
Brandstatter throws a looping overhand right but Simone ducks down to avoid it.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Simone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brandstatter's hands.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away.
Brandstatter keeps the fight on the outside.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simone.
Brandstatter with a nice calf kick.
The fighters circling - Brandstatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simone misses with a series of wild punches.
Brandstatter throws a solid leg kick but Simone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brandstatter.
Simone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brandstatter circles away quickly and effectively.
Simone connects with a jab.
Brandstatter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter thumps Simone with a low kick.
Brandstatter lands the left hand.
Simone swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
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!
Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simone.#T4#
Simone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Simone moves away from the strike by Brandstatter.
Simone takes a swing at Brandstatter's ribcage but misses.
Brandstatter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simone is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brandstatter slips under a jab from Simone.
Simone misses with a wild body shot.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brandstatter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simone swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandstatter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simone throws out a loose jab but Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.
Simone checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a wild body kick that Simone sees coming a mile off.
Simone misses with an uppercut.
Brandstatter throws a poor cross that misses
and Simone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simone throws a series of punches but Brandstatter moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Simone throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Brandstatter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joey Simone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Simone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter connects with an inside leg kick.
Simone wants to clinch up but Brandstatter keeps it at a distance.
Brandstatter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Simone.
Brandstatter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Simone is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter slips a straight right by Simone.
Simone slips under a jab.
Simone staying out of range there.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone avoids a kick to the body.
Brandstatter misses with a wild body shot.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter sizes up Simone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brandstatter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab, jab by Brandstatter - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter throws a right hand that misses
and Simone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Simone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Simone throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simone. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandstatter dodges the punch combination from Simone.
Brandstatter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brandstatter motions for Simone to come forward. Brandstatter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Simone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brandstatter.
Simone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
Brandstatter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simone is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A low kick from Brandstatter is predictable there
and Simone counters with a stiff right hand.
Brandstatter throws a wild body kick that Simone sees coming a mile off.
Brandstatter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandstatter throws a front kick aimed at Simone's knee but Simone avoids it well.
Brandstatter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A low kick from Brandstatter is predictable there
letting Simone counter with a right hand.
Simone catches Brandstatter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Brandstatter finds it's target.
Simone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot that snaps Simone's head back.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simone.
Simone tries to clinch but Brandstatter is having none of it.
Brandstatter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Simone.
Nice defenses there by Simone.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simone has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brandstatter.
Simone lands a jab to Brandstatter's midsection.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brandstatter throws a looping overhand right but Simone ducks down to avoid it.
Brandstatter misses with a hook
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simone misses with a double jab.
Brandstatter thows a leg kick but Simone checks it
and Simone counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Brandstatter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandstatter can pounce on him.
A low kick from Brandstatter misses
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandstatter throws a wild body kick that Simone sees coming a mile off.
Simone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.
Simone clobbers Brandstatter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brandstatter looks to land a body kick but Simone moved away.
Brandstatter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandstatter throws a push kick but Simone slaps the foot to one side.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Brandstatter is predictable there
and Simone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Simone. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheers as Simone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brandstatter doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandstatter throws a lazy right hand but Simone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandstatter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Simone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandstatter.
Brandstatter looks to land a left hand but Simone moved out of range nicely.#T4#
A slow jab from Simone misses its intended target.
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandstatter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brandstatter clobbers Simone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Simone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simone blocks a low kick nicely.
Brandstatter loads up on a big right hand but Simone slips the punch.
Brandstatter slips a straight right by Simone.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that misses.
Simone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but Simone moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter throws a solid leg kick but Simone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brandstatter.
Simone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter with a jab.
Simone sizes up Brandstatter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brandstatter tries to work over Simone's front leg with a kick but Simone checks it.
Brandstatter defending well as Simone loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joey Simone.
I think Simone 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joey Simone!

An out of breath Joey Simone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WVT 54: Ihantala v Melondov     
Date:   Dec 14, 2022
#R1#
Simone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.
Simone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Simone blocks a jab.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simone lands a really nice looking cross but Vermeulen seems unphased.
Vermeulen looks to score with a jab to the body but Simone is just out of range.
Vermeulen 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.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simone.
Simone jabs Vermeulen right on the nose. Vermeulen blinks but takes it well.
Simone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vermeulen. Vermeulen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Simone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
Vermeulen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Simone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simone prevents a body shot from Vermeulen.
A short uppercut from Simone. #T1#
Vermeulen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Simone successfully pulls guard.
Vermeulen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Simone is proving hard to escape from.
Vermeulen won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Vermeulen trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone is trying to keep Vermeulen in close.
Vermeulen is looking to stand up but Simone won't let him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simone.
Nice defenses there by Simone.
Simone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vermeulen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simone.
Vermeulen cracks Simone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Simone sizes up Vermeulen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.
Vermeulen misses with a body punch
and Simone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simone lands with a good body shot.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Simone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Simone lands a slapping body shot.
Simone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vermeulen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Simones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Simone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.
Vermeulen drops his hands momentarily and Simone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Vermeulen misses the jab.
Simone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Simone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Simone lands an overhand right.
Simone tries to bum rush Vermeulen with a series of wild strikes but Vermeulen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vermeulen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeulen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vermeulen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simone finds it's way round the side to connect with Vermeulen's head.
Nice cross by Simone.
Simone throws a hook but Vermeulen blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Simone. That snapped Vermeulen's head back.
Simone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeulen was well out of range. Poor timing from Simone.
Vermeulen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simone manages to avoid it.
Vermeulen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeulen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simone misses the shot to the body.
Simone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeulen. #T4#
Simone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Vermeulen misses.
Vermeulen misses with a right hand
and Simone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vermeulen throws a body punch but Simone moves out of range.
Simone tries to clinch up
and Vermeulen counters with a stiff right hand.
Simone lands with a straight right. Vermeulen didn't see that one coming.
Simone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermeulen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simone tries to clinch but Vermeulen is having none of it.
Simone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws a big shot that misses.
Simone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vermeulen misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Vermeulen misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
That's time! Simone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Simone slips a straight right by Vermeulen.#CL#
Simone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vermeulen, pushing him back against the cage.
Simone tries to pull guard but Vermeulen holds him up against the cage and eventually Simone drops back down to his feet.
Simone managing to block the knees to the body from Vermeulen.
Simone tries to pull guard but Vermeulen holds him up against the cage and eventually Simone drops back down to his feet.
Simone lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Simone pulls guard effortlessly.
Vermeulen is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Simone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vermeulen 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.
Vermeulen wants to get up but he can't break Simone's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vermeulen wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving. #SUB#
Simone working for a triangle but Vermeulen defends it easily. #T1##SUB#
Vermeulen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vermeulen trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vermeulen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Simone trying to control but Vermeulen is working from the bottom.
Vermeulen keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone wants to control from the top but Vermeulen keeps moving. #T2#
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vermeulen wants to sweep but no luck.
Vermeulen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Vermeulen is retaining full guard.
Simone wants to control from the top but Vermeulen keeps moving. #T3#
Vermeulen looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vermeulen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Simone misses the shot to the body.
Simone cracks Vermeulen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vermeulen tries to move into range but Simone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Simone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Simone.
Vermeulen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Simone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vermeulen can do to turn this around?
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Simone.
Simone lands a glancing blow to the side of Vermeulen's head.
Simone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vermeulen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vermeulen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simone.
Simone blocks a body shot from Vermeulen. #T4#
Simone is working Vermeulen over against the cage.
Simone misses with some punches.
Vermeulen gets through Simone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Simone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vermeulen uses from the top position.
Vermeulen stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Vermeulen wanted to stand there but Simone had control of the position.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Simone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vermeulen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Simone is looking for a triangle but Vermeulen pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vermeulen trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone has a closed guard, preventing Vermeulen from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vermeulen throws a lazy right hand but Simone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vermeulen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simone looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeulen is just out of range.
Vermeulen swings for the body but Simone moves out of range.
Vermeulen misses the jab.
Vermeulen looks to land a left hand but Simone moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Vermeulen misses
and Simone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simone. Vermeulen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simone with a hook.
Vermeulen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vermeulen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Simone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Simone scores with a jab to the body.
Simone with a nice cross.
Simone scores with a jab. Vermeulen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Simone lands with a straight right. Vermeulen didn't see that one coming.
Vermeulen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simone blocks a jab.
Simone avoids the body shot from Vermeulen.
Simone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simone lands a body shot.
Simone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vermeulen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simone.
Simone slips a jab from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen swings for the body but Simone moves out of range.
Simone scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeulen throws a lazy uppercut
and Simone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simone scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Vermeulen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vermeulen under the eye.
Vermeulen walks into a jab.
Simone scores with a jab. Vermeulen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Simone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vermeulen on the side of the head.
Vermeulen digs a good hook to Simone's body.
Vermeulen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vermeulen jabs at Simone's body.
Vermeulen moves out of range as Simone strikes.
Simone scores with the left hand. Vermeulen knows he should have avoided that one.
Joey Simone is winning the standup battle so far.
Vermeulen misses with a wild body shot.
Vermeulen throws a jab but it's blocked by Simone.
Simone lands a nice shot to the body.
Simone tests Vermeulen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vermeulen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Simone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Simone misses the target.
Vermeulen throws a shot to the body.
Vermeulen looks to land a right hand but Simone moved out of range.
Vermeulen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Simone. Beautiful body shot.
Vermeulen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simone misses with a two punch combination.
Simone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vermeulen's hands.
Vermeulen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Simone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vermeulen.
A countering left hand to the body from Vermeulen misses.
Simone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Vermeulen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Simone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Simone's corner calls for a 1-2. Simone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Simone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Simone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeulen.
Simone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Simone. That snapped Vermeulen's head back.
Vermeulen misses with a left hand
and Simone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simone throws a hook to the side of Vermeulen's head but Vermeulen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vermeulen throws out a counter right but Simone avoids it with no problem.
Simone scores with the left hand. Vermeulen knows he should have avoided that one.
Vermeulen throws a sloppy body shot
and Vermeulen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vermeulen throws a jab when Simone was well out of range.
Vermeulen misses the shot to the body.
Joey Simone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vermeulen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Simone catches Vermeulen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Simone lands a right hook to the body.
A left and a right from Simone both land. Nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Vermeulen tries to keep at a distance but Simone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vermeulen misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Simone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simone 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Simone!

A very excited looking Joey Simone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: WVT 49: Ihantala v Svyatogor     
Date:   Nov 25, 2022
#R1#
Simone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaire swats away the attempt to clinch by Simone.
Simone connects with a looping right hand.
Simone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Simone misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Simone checks it.
Zaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Simone is just out of range.
Zaire misses with a leg kick.
Zaire misses with a looping left.
Zaire lunges at Simone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simone's hand.
A swing and a miss from Zaire.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire throws an off balance right hand
and Simone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simone.
Zaire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
Zaire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Simone.
Good leg kick by Zaire.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Good standup being displayed there by Simone as he connects with a hook.
Zaire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zaire lands a right hook to the body.
Simone connects with a crisp jab.
Zaire throws a hook but Simone blocks it.
Zaire lands a jab to Simone's midsection.
Simone connects with a nice looking jab.
Zaire is looking to slow Simone down with leg kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zaire, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simone misses with a straight right.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
The fighters circling - Simone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simone lands a jab to Zaire's midsection.
Simone blocks a low kick nicely.
Zaire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simone under the eye.
Zaire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Simone misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaire! But no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simone checks a leg kick.
Simone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaire.
Simone scores with a jab. Zaire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaire.
Zaire is looking to chop away at Simone's legs.
Simone connects with a jab.
Simone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaire.
Simone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Simone scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simone. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Simone misses.
Zaire looks to land a combination but Simone avoids it well.
Simone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zaire's head.
Simone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone takes a jab right on the kisser.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
Simone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaire. #T3#
Simone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Simone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simone moves away from the strike by Zaire.
Simone throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.#CL#
Simone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zaire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Simone misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Zaire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zaire tries to work over Simone's front leg with a kick but Simone checks it.
Simone just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire throws a low kick, looking for Simone's leg but Simone calmly moves out of range.
Simone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaire throws out the jab.
Simone throwing a counter right hand but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Simone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Simone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simone lands an overhand right.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Simone is out of range and Zaire settles back down.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simone throws out the jab.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Simone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Simone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Simone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Simone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Simone.
Simone is looking to clinch.
Simone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simone takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Zaire tries to work over Simone's front leg with a kick but Simone checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A swing and a miss from Zaire.
A little feinted left hand from Simone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joey Simone will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Simone digs a good body shot into Zaire's ribs.
Simone misses with an uppercut.
Zaire slips a jab from Simone.
A swing and a miss from Simone.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Zaire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zaire scrambles back to his feet.
Simone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A leg kick checked by Simone.
Simone tries to counter by clinching up but Zaire breaks away and moves out of range.
Simone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaire's head backwards.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Simone throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaire throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Simone drives through and clinches with Zaire against the cage.
Zaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaire is looking to control Simone's arms but Simone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zaire has his back to the cage. #T1##TD#
Simone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zaire uses from the top position.
Simone has a closed guard, preventing Zaire from standing up.
Zaire wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Zaire would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Simone wants to control but Zaire passes easily into half guard.
Simone manages to get to full guard.
Zaire sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
Zaire stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Simone misses with a wild body shot.
Simone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Simone throws a right and a left that Zaire avoids nicely.
Zaire ducks right into an uppercut from Simone.
Simone misses with an uppercut.
Simone lands a nice shot that snaps Zaire's head back.
Zaire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Simone tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joey Simone is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Simone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simone.
Zaire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zaire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaire misses with a leg kick.
Zaire takes one on the button.#T3#
Simone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Simone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simone wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaire! But no joy.#CL#
Simone closes the distance and clinches.
Simone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simone misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Simone successfully pulls guard.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Simone is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU2#
Zaire stands and steps away. Simone gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zaire takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Simone checks the leg kick.
Simone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simone avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Simone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
A low kick from Zaire is predictable there
and Simone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Zaire.
Zaire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Simone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Simone.
Zaire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zaire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simone doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaire throws an overhand right that lands on Simone's shoulder, as Simone tries to avoid the shot.
Simone throws out a powerful jab.
Zaire missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaire throws a hook but Simone avoids it easily.
Zaire digs a good body shot into Simone's ribs.
Simone cracks Zaire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zaire scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joey Simone will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Simone takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Simone cracks Zaire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zaire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simone throws a hook to the side of Zaire's head but Zaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaire misses with a hook. Simone ducked under it nicely.
Simone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simone misses the jab.
Simone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zaire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simone.
Simone is looking to counter the offense by Zaire and move into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Simone - just one landing.
Zaire drops his hands momentarily and Simone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zaire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Zaire throws out a loose jab but Simone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Zaire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Simone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaire.
Simone throws a big counter combination but Zaire scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zaire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Zaire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch lands to the side of Simone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simone throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Simone misses with an uppercut.
Simone missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick from Zaire, right into the meat of the thigh.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Simone here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zaire throws a solid leg kick but Simone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaire.
Simone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Simone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Simone jabs at Zaire's body.
Zaire throws a hook but Simone avoids it easily.
Zaire slips a jab and a cross from Simone.
Zaire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simone misses with a looping right.
Simone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaire on the side of the head.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Simone.
Zaire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Simone is able to avoid easily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simone is looking to clinch but Zaire is avoiding it.
Zaire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simone, as that shot connected.
Simone swings widly with a right hand
and Zaire counters with an outside leg kick.
Simone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaire on the side of the head.
Simone digs a good hook to Zaire's body.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Zaire looks to move away, Simone throws a big counter combo but Zaire just gets out of the way.
Zaire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simone under the eye.#CL#
Simone has closed the distance and engaged Zaire in a clinch. #BC2#
Zaire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zaire misses with an uppercut. Simone saw that one coming.
Simone tries to clinch up.
Zaire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simone's hands.
Simone tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simone. Simone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Simone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zaire walks into a stiff left hand from Simone.
Simone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaire tried to score with a low kick but Simone checks it.
Zaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Simone misses with a wild body shot.
Zaire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Simone is just out of range.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Zaire misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Simone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simone scores with a punch to the head.
Simone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zaire misses with a right hand
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simone slips a jab from Zaire.#T4#
Zaire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaire takes a swing at Simone's ribcage but misses.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Simone.
Simone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simone blocks the body kick.
Zaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaire misses with a looping right.
Zaire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Joey Simone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaire takes a swing at Simone's ribcage but misses.
Zaire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zaire throws a hook but Simone blocks it.
Simone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abdullah Zaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simone checks a low kick from Zaire.
Simone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Simone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Simone. Beautiful body shot.

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 Joey Simone.
Well Simone 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Simone!

A very excited looking Joey Simone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: EMMA 2 - Tau vs. King     
Date:   Oct 29, 2022
#R1#
Simone slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
Jab, jab by Simone - just one landing.
Papadopoulos wants to land a leg kick but Simone is out of range.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simone throws a body shot but no joy.
Simone throws a hook but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Simone scores with a nice head shot.
Papadopoulos walks into a stiff left hand from Simone.#CL#
Simone has closed the distance and engaged Papadopoulos in a clinch.
Simone digs a right hand underneath Papadopoulos's ribcage. Papadopoulos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simone.
Simone misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Simone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simone lands with a left to the head.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Papadopoulos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos lands with a light punch inside.
Simone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Simone lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Papadopoulos stalling. #TD#
Simone pulls guard successfully.
Papadopoulos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Papadopoulos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Simone looking for a guillotine here but Papadopoulos defends easily.
Simone wants to sweep here but Papadopoulos controlling him for the moment.
Papadopoulos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Papadopoulos is fighting to break Simone's control of his arms but Simone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2##SUB#
Simone isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Papadopoulos stacks Simone 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 Papadopoulos!
Papadopoulos gets to mount! Simone was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Papadopoulos trying to control but Simone is having none of it.
Simone sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Simone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Simone looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Simone moves into full guard.
Papadopoulos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Simone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Papadopoulos preventing the sweep. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Simone has his foot on Papadopoulos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Papadopoulos works his way back into a safe position though.
Papadopoulos postures up in Simone's guard and throws a big left but Simone blocks it. #SUB#
Simone working for a triangle but Papadopoulos defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone keeping full guard, as Papadopoulos tries to pass.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Papadopoulos wants to stand but Simone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Simone is looking for a triangle but Papadopoulos pushes his legs off easily.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Papadopoulos slips a jab from Simone.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Simone scores with a nice right hand.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Simone.
Papadopoulos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Simone misses with an uppercut
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick as Simone jumps back.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick #CL#
and Simone counters by clinching up.
Simone cracks Papadopoulos with a nice body shot.
Simone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Papadopoulos.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Simone.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Simone prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Simone lands with a light punch inside.
Simone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Papadopoulos can do to turn this around?#T1##TD#
Simone pulls guard successfully.
Papadopoulos won't allow Simone to sweep him here. #SUB#
Simone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Papadopoulos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Papadopoulos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Simone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Papadopoulos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simone works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Simone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Papadopoulos 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. #T2#
Papadopoulos trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Papadopoulos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simone controlling Papadopoulos's posture.
Papadopoulos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Simone working for a triangle but Papadopoulos defends it easily.
Papadopoulos won't allow Simone to sweep him here. #T3#
Papadopoulos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Papadopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Simone looking for a guillotine here but Papadopoulos defends easily. #SUB#
Simone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Papadopoulos is aware though and is defending well.
Papadopoulos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Papadopoulos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Papadopoulos from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Simone moves out of range.
Simone scores with the left hand. Papadopoulos knows he should have avoided that one.
Simone checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Simone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Simone strikes.
Papadopoulos wants to slow Simone down by chopping away at his legs.
Papadopoulos missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simone throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Papadopoulos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Simone is out of range.
Simone swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Papadopoulos counter with a right hand.
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Simone lands a right hook to the body.
Simone stuns Papadopoulos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Papadopoulos throws a jab when Simone was well out of range.
Simone is looking to counter punch.
Simone misses with an uppercut
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Simone misses.
Simone tries to clinch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos moves away from the strike by Simone.
Simone takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Simone misses with a straight left.
Simone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
Simone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Papadopoulos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simone doesn't seem phased though.
Simone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Papadopoulos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simone connects with a body shot that sends Papadopoulos's belly button to the back.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simone.
Papadopoulos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Simone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Papadopoulos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simone counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the liver by Simone. Beautiful body shot.
Simone lands with a right hand.
Simone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Simone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simone.
Papadopoulos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Simone throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
A nice leg kick from Papadopoulos, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick that misses.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Simone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Papadopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simone. That did some damage!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simone!
Simone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Simone has managed to clinch.
Joey Simone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from Simone.
Simone misses with a punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Simone avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Papadopoulos just leaning against Simone, taking a breather.
Papadopoulos looking to slow down the pace here.
Papadopoulos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the head.
Papadopoulos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Papadopoulos is looking to control Simone's arms but Simone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Papadopoulos has his back to the cage.
A short left from Simone. #T3#
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from Simone.
Simone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simone misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Simone jumps into guard, dragging Papadopoulos to the mat.
Papadopoulos won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone pulls Papadopoulos in to control the position. #SUB#
Simone looking for a guillotine here but Papadopoulos defends easily.
Papadopoulos stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.#SUB#
Simone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Papadopoulos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Papadopoulos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Papadopoulos's guard. #REVR##T4#
Papadopoulos keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Papadopoulos is keeping the position for now.
Simone is working hard here to advance position.
Joey Simone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simone stays in close to Papadopoulos's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Simone 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.
Papadopoulos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simone's guard. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Simone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simone 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Simone!

Joey Simone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Avraam Papadopoulos stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's time to leave my gloves in the cage, thanks for the support on my journey, it was all a dream when i started'.

 

Event: CWC 322 - Pavlov vs Read     
Date:   Sep 18, 2022





198 cm
34 yrs
175 lbs



159 cm
40 yrs
168 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 26 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 26 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel shoots in looking for a takedown but Simone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simone's waist but Simone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steel off to one side. #CL#
Simone moves into the clinch.#TD#
Simone jumps into guard, dragging Steel to the mat.
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (0) Steel
Simone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there. #T1#
Steel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Simone stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position. #T2#
Simone'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.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Simone 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Simone wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Simone stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
Simone continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Simone.#T4#
Steel controlling Simone's posture.
Let's hope that Steel 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.#T5#
Simone controlling from the top position.
Simone forces his way into half guard.
Simone is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simone's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simone (2) vs (4) Steel
Simone is in bad spot here.
Simone manages to reverse the position and now he's in Steel's guard. Nice work there by Simone.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (4) vs (4) Steel
Simone content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Simone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simone controlling the pace.
Steel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Simone trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it.
Simone controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Simone preventing the sweep.
Simone is stalling in the full guard.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Simone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
Steel keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Simone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simone looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steel pulls Simone in to control the position.
Simone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (4) vs (6) Steel
Simone has his hands on Steel's head, controlling the position. #T10#
Simone 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.
Steel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (4) vs (9) Steel
Simone seems a little lost for a moment, as Steel dominates the positioning.
Simone tries to bench press Steel off him but Steel keeps the position.
Simone prevents Steel from moving into mount.
Simone is looking for a sweep.
Simone is working hard here to advance position.
Simone wants to control but Steel postures up.#T11#
Steel controls the position.
Simone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Steel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Steel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Steel.#T12#
Simone has his hands on Steel's head, controlling the position.
Simone is trying to keep Steel in close.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone has his hands on Steel's head, controlling the position.
Simone keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Steel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13#
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Steel preventing the sweep.
Steel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Simone 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.
Steel postures up. #T14#
Simone is really struggling to control Steel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Simone is pulling down on Steel's head to control his posture.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Simone is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 9 to 4.
An out of breath Bjj Steel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CWC 321 - Pavlov vs Sitsongrit     
Date:   Sep 11, 2022





180 cm
32 yrs
186 lbs



198 cm
34 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Michael Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 25 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cruz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Simone on his heels. He'll look to pass Simone's guard now, I'm sure.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Simone
Simone is controlling Cruz's posture.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (2) Simone
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Cruz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simone won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Simone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Simone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Cruz controlling the position.
Simone controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cruz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (4) vs (2) Simone
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB2#
Simone is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simone wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simone has control of Cruz's left arm, preventing Cruz from doing any damage. #T4#
Simone being controlled here, momentarily.
Cruz won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone is looking to sweep but instead, Cruz has passed into half guard.
Cruz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Simone trying to get back to full guard but Cruz takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (7) vs (2) Simone
Cruz controlling from mount. #T5#
Simone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simone tries to lock up and control but Cruz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cruz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simone wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (10) vs (2) Simone
Cruz controlling well, preventing Simone from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Simone trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cruz controlling well, preventing Simone from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Simone's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Simone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Simone trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T7#
Cruz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Cruz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Simone for as long as he can get away with.
You can see the frustration on Simone's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cruz is looking to control Simone but Simone is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cruz has good solid back control here.
Cruz not allowing Simone to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Simone can't escape the position.
Simone trying to control the position but Cruz manages to sink in the hooks.
Simone is really stuck here.
Cruz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Simone rolls, trying to escape but Cruz keeps control of the position.
Cruz gets his hands free as Simone looks to control.
Simone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cruz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T9#
Simone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Simone breaks Cruz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (10) vs (4) Simone
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz is trying to keep Simone in close.
Simone looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (12) vs (4) Simone
Cruz wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving. #T10#
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (12) vs (6) Simone
Cruz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Simone 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. #T11#
Simone looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (14) vs (6) Simone
Cruz won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Cruz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Simone has control of Cruz's left arm, preventing Cruz from doing any damage.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simone controlling Cruz's posture.
Simone is continuing to stall.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cruz won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Cruz won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz pushes down on Simone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cruz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Cruz is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.
Simone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simone looking to control.
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simone is looking to sweep but instead, Cruz has passed into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Michael Cruz thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CWC 318 - Saldini vs Burnham     
Date:   Aug 21, 2022





175 cm
45 yrs
179 lbs



198 cm
34 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 26 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 25 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Simone darts in and clinches Savkov up against the cage.#TD#
Savkov jumps into guard, dragging Simone to the mat. #SUB#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov'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.
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.#SUB#
Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Savkov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Simone is stalling in the full guard.
Simone preventing the sweep.
Simone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Savkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simone is aware though and is defending well.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Simone is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Savkov looking for subs off his back but Simone has passed one foot through into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simone in particular looking to stall.
Savkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savkov.#SUB#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simone defends well.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Simone 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.
Simone advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (3) Simone
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face as Simone controls the position.
More stalling from Simone.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Simone moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Simone is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T5#
Savkov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Simone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Simone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Simone 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.#T6#
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (6) Simone
Savkov wants to control but Simone is having none of it.
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Simone.
Simone takes Savkov's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Savkov (0) vs (9) Simone
Simone biding his time, controlling Savkov.
Savkov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Simone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Simone prevents Savkov from improving his position.
Simone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Savkov is defending well.
Simone stalling. #T9#
Savkov is trying to maintain the position but Simone is very close to passing his half guard.
Savkov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Simone controlling the action here.
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (12) Simone
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Savkov wants to hold on but Simone pushes him away.
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Savkov tries to hold on but Simone postures up.
Simone controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Simone wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Simone controlling from the full mount.
Simone with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Yet more stalling tactics from Simone.
Savkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Savkov prevents Simone from taking his back.#T13##SUB2#
Savkov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Simone.
Simone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simone fails to take his opponent's back.
Simone controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Simone is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Savkov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Savkov!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (12) Simone#T14#
Savkov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simone pulls Savkov in close to prevent any damage.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone wants to sweep here but Savkov controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 12 to 2.
Joey Simone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CWC 317 - Huhera vs Tidd     
Date:   Aug 14, 2022





178 cm
26 yrs
171 lbs



198 cm
34 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 24 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kersikov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kersikov lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Simone
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simone is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
Simone has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Simone trying to control from the bottom.
Simone is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Simone tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Simone is concentrating on defense, preventing Kersikov from advancing position.
Simone is looking to improve his position.
Simone trying to control from the bottom.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simone keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Kersikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simone is positioning himself well to prevent Kersikov advancing to mount.
Simone trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.
Simone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Simone is trying to control but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Simone
Simone sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Kersikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Simone won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Kersikov wants to control but Simone is keeping him busy.
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simone is doing well to control the position and prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
Simone trying to control but Kersikov postures up. #T4##SUB#
Kersikov seems to be working for a kimura but Simone defends the submission attempt.
Simone keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Simone trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Simone
Simone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simone sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Simone is holding on to half guard well.#T5#
Kersikov passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (11) vs (0) Simone
Simone wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Simone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simone tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Simone is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kersikov is staying active.
Kersikov wants to take Simone's back but he can't do it this time.
Simone is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Simone tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Simone working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Kersikov trying to control but Simone is having none of it.
Simone is working to get back to half guard.
Simone is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Kersikov fails to take his opponent's back.
Simone is looking to get to half guard.
Simone tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simone tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.#T8#
Simone gets back to half guard.
Simone is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kersikov prevents Simone from improving his position.
Simone is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Simone wants to sweep but Kersikov has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (14) vs (0) Simone
Simone seems a little lost for a moment, as Kersikov dominates the positioning.
Simone regains half guard.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Simone defends it.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Simone controlling the position well.
Simone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (14) vs (4) Simone
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Simone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kersikov prevents Simone from getting a body triangle.#T11#
Simone controlling from the back.
Simone keeps control of the position as Kersikov tries to break free.
Simone wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
What can Kersikov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kersikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Simone has hold of Kersikov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kersikov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T12#
Simone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kersikov prevents Simone from taking his back.
Simone wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Simone prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
Simone fails to take his opponent's back. #T13#
Kersikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simone controlling from the full mount.
Simone trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov tries to reverse the position but Simone maintains control.
Simone takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (14) vs (7) Simone
Simone controlling from the back.#T14##SUB2#
Simone has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
What can Kersikov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kersikov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Simone's guard. Nice work there by Kersikov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (16) vs (7) Simone
Kersikov won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (16) vs (9) Simone
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is pulling down on Simone's head to control his posture.
Simone preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
A victorious Bogdan Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CWC 315 - Kersikov vs Trump     
Date:   Jul 31, 2022





183 cm
39 yrs
208 lbs



198 cm
33 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 25 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 23 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Simone moves into range and clinches up with Average.
Average tries for a takedown but Simone manages to get underhooks.
Average is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simone pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Simone gets control of Average's arms and successfully pulls guard. Simone will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Average won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Average preventing the sweep.
Simone seems keen to control Average's posture.
Average trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Average showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Average might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass. #T1#
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Average engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Average is fighting to break Simone's control of his arms but Simone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Average wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Average pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Average preventing the sweep.
Simone pulls Average in close to prevent any damage.
Simone is trying to control the position but Average postures up.
Average stands and throws Simone's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (3) vs (0) Simone
Simone is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Average tries to move into full mount but can't pass Simone's legs.
Average taking a breather here.
Average trying to control the action but Simone is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Average tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Average has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Average working away.
Simone tries to buck Average off but Average is having none of it.#T4#
Simone struggling a bit here.
Average wants to control but Simone is keeping him busy.
Simone sneaks back into half guard.
Average looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simone trying to get back to full guard but Average takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (6) vs (0) Simone
Simone wants to hold on but Average pushes him away.#T5#
Simone gets back to half guard.
Simone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Average is working away from the top position though.
Simone is not content to let Average control the position.
Simone is positioning himself well to prevent Average advancing to mount.
Simone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Average passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (9) vs (0) Simone
Average controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Average seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Simone for as long as he can get away with.
Simone wants to control but Average is having none of it.#T6#
Average wants to control the pace but Simone is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Simone gets back to half guard.
Simone controlling the position well.
Simone wants to control but Average is keeping busy.
Average seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simone wants to control but Average is keeping busy.
Average not doing much here.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Simone keeping control of the position.
Simone tries to get to full guard but Average has control of the leg.
Average looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Average is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.
Average prevents Simone from improving his position.
Average uses his free foot to push down on Simone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Simone.
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (12) vs (0) Simone#T9#
Average avoids the attempt from Simone to control.
Simone is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Average is staying active.
Simone manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Simone is staying active underneath Average, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simone is doing well to control the position and prevent Average from advancing to side control.
Average wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simone keeps working. #SUB#
Average is looking for a kimura here. #T10#
Simone is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Average wants to take a breather but Simone is having none of it.
Simone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Average stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Simone wants to sweep here but Average controlling him for the moment.
Average trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom. #T11#
Simone pulls Average in close to his closed guard and prevents Average from doing any damage or advancing position.
Average forces his way into half guard.
Average seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Average seems to be looking for submissions.
Simone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simone.
Simone pulls Average in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (12) vs (2) Simone#SUB#
Average looking for a guillotine here but Simone defends easily.
Average seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Simone wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.
Average lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (14) vs (2) Simone#T13#
Average stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Average passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (17) vs (2) Simone
You can see the frustration on Simone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Average tries to move into full mount but can't pass Simone's legs.
Average works to advance to full mount. Simone defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Average (19) vs (2) Simone
Simone gets back to half guard.#T14#
Average seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Average is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Simone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Average wants to pass the guard but Simone is defending well.
Average looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Average seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Average is working for a submission of some sort.

And that's the end of the fight!
Average takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Joe Average retains his super heavyweight title!
Joe Average decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CWC 314 - Fiso vs Jan     
Date:   Jul 24, 2022





150 cm
42 yrs
173 lbs



198 cm
33 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 25 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 22 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dyon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simone sprawls well. Simone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dyon gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Simone closes the distance and pushes Dyon back into the cage.#TD2#
Simone manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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.
Dyon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dyon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Simone for as long as he can get away with.
Dyon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Simone seems keen to control Dyon's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Simone pulls Dyon in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Simone 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.
Dyon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dyon won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone pulls Dyon in close to prevent any damage.
Simone 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.
Dyon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simone is adopting a defensive guard.
Dyon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone 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.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Simone is adopting a defensive guard.
Dyon trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass.
Simone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Simone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dyon controls the pace.#T4#
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone seems keen to control Dyon's posture.
Dyon trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone controlling Dyon's posture.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Simone has Dyon pulled in close to control his posture.
Dyon content to stall in guard here.
Simone can't keep his opponent in guard - Dyon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Simone manages to get to full guard.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving. #T6#
Dyon pushing down on Simone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.
Dyon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dyon is looking to advance position but Simone won't allow it.
Simone trying to control from the bottom.
Dyon wants to control but Simone is keeping him busy.
Simone tries to roll over but Dyon keeps him under control.
Dyon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simone gets full guard.
Simone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7#
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dyon controls the pace.
Simone is pulling down on Dyon's head. It's preventing any offense from Dyon, at least for the moment.
Simone looking to control.
Simone keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass.
Simone looking to control. #T8#
Dyon stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Dyon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Simone is still trying to improve position.
Simone trying to control the position.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dyon controls the pace.
Dyon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (3) vs (0) Simone
Dyon working away.#T9#
Dyon has knee on belly momentarily but Simone bucks him off and regains half guard.
Dyon is looking to take a break and control but Simone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simone tries to roll over but Dyon keeps him under control.
Simone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dyon passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (6) vs (0) Simone
Dyon wants to take Simone's back here but Simone is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Simone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simone is controlling an arm, preventing Dyon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T10#
Dyon controlling the pace for now.
Dyon tries to control but Simone wriggling away.
Simone is desperately trying to improve his position but Dyon has a good base and remains in mount.
Dyon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dyon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Simone is holding on tight.
Simone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dyon is trying to control. Simone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dyon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dyon controlling from the top position.
Dyon'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.#T11#
Simone keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Simone wants to sweep here but Dyon controlling him for the moment.
Dyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Dyon 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.
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone managing to control the position. #T12#
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone wants to sweep here but Dyon controlling him for the moment.
Dyon controlling from the top position.
Dyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone is trying to control the position but Dyon postures up.
Simone pulls Dyon in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Simone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving. #T13#
Dyon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simone 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.
Simone has Dyon pulled in close to control his posture.
Dyon won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone controls Dyon momentarily but Dyon frees himself.
Dyon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simone is pulling down on Dyon's head to control his posture. #T14#
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dyon trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Dyon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dyon trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone seems keen to control Dyon's posture.
Dyon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (9) vs (0) Simone
Dyon advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dyon (11) vs (0) Simone
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dyon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simone is looking to escape.
Simone tries to lock up and control but Dyon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dyon takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Juu Dyon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: CWC 313 - Zulu vs Hirsch     
Date:   Jul 17, 2022





178 cm
35 yrs
184 lbs



198 cm
33 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 14 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 21 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Trump fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Simone closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Trump has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Simone clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (4) vs (0) Simone
Trump is hanging on to Simone's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Trump looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Trump 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, Simone has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump controlling well, preventing Simone from escaping the position. #SUB#
Simone is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Trump has locked on a rear naked choke here! Simone is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donald Trump!
After winning the bout, Donald Trump thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CWC 312 - Simone vs Kersikov     
Date:   Jul 10, 2022





198 cm
33 yrs
175 lbs



178 cm
26 yrs
171 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Simone drives through and clinches with Kersikov against the cage.
Kersikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Simone jumps guard and drags Kersikov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kersikov is looking to pass into half guard but Simone pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Simone is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Simone passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone not doing much here.
Simone wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is looking to pass Kersikov's guard but actually Kersikov recovers to full guard. #T1#
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Simone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simone continues to stall.#T2#
Simone'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.
Simone pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simone trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Simone is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simone trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Simone performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Simone trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Simone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simone trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Simone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Kersikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Still in half guard, Simone seems content to control.
Simone is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
Simone not doing much here.
Kersikov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T6#
Simone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Simone wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Simone controlling the action here.
Kersikov trying to control here.
Kersikov is not content to let Simone control the position.#T7#
Simone trying to control the pace.
Kersikov trying to control but Simone postures up.
Simone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kersikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simone controls the pace.
Simone is fighting to break Kersikov's control of his arms but Kersikov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#T8#
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Simone is proving a slippery customer.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simone advances to half guard.
Kersikov is not content to let Simone control the position.
Kersikov keeping control of the position.
Simone is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9#
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone slows the pace down in half guard. #T10#
Simone trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Simone has control of the leg.
Simone controlling the pace.
More hug and hope from Simone.
Kersikov is holding on to half guard well.#T11#
Simone wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simone is working away from the top position though.
Simone slows the pace down in half guard.
Further stalling from Simone.
Simone wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Simone stalling.
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T12#
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simone manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Simone trying to control the position here.
Simone wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Simone there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (2) vs (5) Kersikov
Simone is trying to escape the mount. #T13#
Simone is just holding on here. Kersikov manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Simone (2) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kersikov is not going to allow Simone to sit and survive in this position.
Simone rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
Simone manages to get to full guard.
Simone working a defensive guard here. #T14#
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Kersikov is fighting to break Simone's control of his arms but Simone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (4) vs (8) Kersikov

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 8 to 4.
Bogdan Kersikov is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CWC 311 - Steel vs Simone     
Date:   Jul 03, 2022





159 cm
39 yrs
168 lbs



198 cm
33 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 22 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 20 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Steel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Simone to the ground. Steel is now in Simone's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Simone
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Steel controlling from the top position.
Steel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Simone for as long as he can get away with.
Steel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone looking to control.
Simone is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1##SUB2#
Simone has his feet on Steel's thighs here. He's pushed Steel 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! Steel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Simone!
Joey Simone is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Joey Simone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CWC 310 - ALL OUT WAR     
Date:   Jun 26, 2022





180 cm
30 yrs
175 lbs



198 cm
33 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 31 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 20 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ottke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simone pinned against the ropes. Simone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Ottke with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Simone has managed to clinch.
Ottke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Simone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolf Ottke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ottke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Simone after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Simone pulls guard successfully.
Ottke trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.
Simone pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Simone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ottke passes into half guard.
Simone moves into full guard. #T2#
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone has control of Ottke's left arm, preventing Ottke from doing any damage.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Ottke trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone has his hands on Ottke's head, controlling the position.
Simone is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up. #T4##SUB2#
Simone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ottke is aware though and is defending well.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Simone
Simone postures up.
Ottke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there.
Simone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simone stays in close to Ottke's body and controls the position.
Simone passes Ottke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Simone wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it.
Simone slows the pace down in half guard.
Simone trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom. #T6#
Simone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ottke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Simone is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
Ottke is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Simone is trying to control the action in half guard but Ottke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ottke tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.
Simone slows the pace down in half guard.
Simone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Simone controlling the action here.
Simone is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simone controlling the action here. #SUB#
Ottke looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Simone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Simone is trying to control. Ottke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ottke trying to hold on to Simone's head to control him but Simone postures up.
Simone trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well.
Simone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Ottke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simone 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.
Let's hope that Simone 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.
Simone passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Simone#T10#
Simone advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (0) vs (7) Simone
Simone looking to control but Ottke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ottke wants to control but Simone is having none of it.
Simone looking to control but Ottke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simone wants to control but Ottke has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Ottke tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.#T11#
Simone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simone is working away from the top position though.
Ottke controlling the position for now.
Ottke wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well. #T12#
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.
Simone is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ottke is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (7) Simone
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (9) Simone
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully. #T13#
Simone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Simone content to stall in guard here.
Simone trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke looking to control. #T14#
Simone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ottke pulls Simone in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone pushing down on Ottke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 9 to 2.
Our winner, Joey Simone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: CWC 309 - Cruz vs Trump     
Date:   Jun 19, 2022





180 cm
43 yrs
170 lbs



198 cm
33 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 26 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Conforto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Conforto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simone pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Simone decides to pull guard.
Simone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Conforto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Conforto preventing the sweep.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Simone has his hands on Conforto's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Conforto is proving a slippery customer.
Conforto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Simone is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (0) vs (2) Simone
Conforto trying to keep a closed guard but Simone is proving a slippery customer.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conforto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conforto wants to sweep but no luck.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Conforto is keeping the position.
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Conforto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Conforto trying to control the position.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Conforto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone preventing the sweep.
Simone wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conforto is keeping the position for now.
Conforto being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Conforto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Conforto controls Simone momentarily but Simone frees himself.
Simone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conforto is keeping the position for now.
Simone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simone forces his way into half guard.
Simone wants to control but Conforto is keeping him busy. #T4#
Simone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Simone is pressing down on Conforto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Conforto is holding on for now.
Conforto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simone's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Conforto (4) vs (2) Simone
Conforto doesn't have the hooks in and Simone manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (4) Simone
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Conforto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conforto is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Conforto can't keep his opponent in guard - Simone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Conforto gets full guard.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Conforto is keeping the position.
Conforto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Conforto is looking for a triangle but Simone pushes his legs off easily.
Simone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simone is continuing to stall.#T6#
Conforto trying to keep a closed guard but Simone is proving a slippery customer.
Conforto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone passes Conforto's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Conforto looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Simone pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (4) vs (7) Simone
Simone is trying to take his opponent's back.
Conforto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Conforto has given up his back. Will we see Simone going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Conforto (4) vs (10) Simone#T7#
Simone just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Conforto tries to escape but Simone has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Simone is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Conforto has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Conforto can't escape the position.
Simone is riding his opponent, not letting Conforto buck him off.
Conforto turns into Simone and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (6) vs (10) Simone
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Simone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simone 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.
Conforto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Conforto's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (6) vs (12) Simone
Simone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conforto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
Let's hope that Simone 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.#SUB#
Conforto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conforto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conforto wants to control the position but Simone says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Simone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Conforto wants to control but Simone is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Conforto is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The adventures of Simone the control monster continue. Boring.
Conforto trying to control here. #SUB#
Conforto actively working from the bottom here.
Simone works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (6) vs (15) Simone
Conforto tries to improve position but can't.
Conforto is being controlled here. #T11#
Conforto prevents Simone from improving position.
Conforto tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Simone presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Conforto (6) vs (17) Simone
Simone tries to control but Conforto wriggling away.
Conforto is looking to improve his position but Simone isn't that keen on the idea.
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conforto is looking to escape.
Conforto is looking to improve his position but Simone isn't that keen on the idea.
Simone controlling from the full mount.
Conforto is squirming around, avoiding Simone's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Conforto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simone controlling his opponent.
Simone trying to control but Conforto is having none of it.
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simone avoids the attempt from Conforto to control.
Conforto tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Simone controlling the position easily from mount.
Simone prevents Conforto from getting the reversal.
Simone controlling his opponent.
Conforto tries to reverse the position but Simone maintains control.
Simone wants to control the pace but Conforto is squirming around nicely.
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Conforto is trying to escape the mount. #T14##SUB2#
Simone with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Simone tries to control but Conforto wriggling away.
Conforto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone is trying to take his opponent's back.
Simone controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 17 to 6.
A very excited looking Joey Simone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CWC 308 - Steel vs Mondragon     
Date:   Jun 12, 2022





183 cm
25 yrs
176 lbs



198 cm
33 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Simone keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Simone rushes Gracias and presses him up against the cage.
Gracias tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracias fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Simone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Simone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gracias stays in close to Simone's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracias is fighting to break Simone's control of his arms but Simone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simone controls Gracias momentarily but Gracias frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is pulling down on Gracias's head to control his posture. #T1#
Simone keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass.
Simone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Simone pulls Gracias in to control the position.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Gracias won't allow Simone to sweep him here. #T2#
Gracias trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone is adopting a defensive guard.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracias stands and throws Simone's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (3) vs (0) Simone
Simone is looking to regain half guard here but Gracias keeps moving and retains side control.
Simone wants to control but Gracias postures up.
Simone is trying to get back to half guard.
Simone being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
I wouldn't like to be where Simone is right now.
Simone is trying to control Gracias's posture but Gracias avoids it.
Simone is looking to regain half guard here but Gracias keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracias wants to control but Simone is keeping him busy.
Gracias wants to take a breather but Simone manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gracias. #T4#
Simone seems keen to control Gracias's posture.
Simone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (3) vs (2) Simone
Simone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simone is taking a breather. Gracias 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.
Simone prevents Gracias from improving his position.
Simone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Simone is continuing to stall.#T5##SUB2#
Simone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracias controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working. #T6#
Simone trying to control the pace.
Simone tries to pass to full mount but Gracias defends it.
Gracias is not content to let Simone control the position.
Gracias is looking to get back to full guard here but Simone has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (3) vs (5) Simone#T7#
Simone moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (3) vs (7) Simone
Simone controlling from mount.
Gracias reaches up and holds on to Simone to control the position.
Simone controlling his opponent. #T8#
Simone wants to take Gracias's back here but Gracias is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gracias wants to control but Simone is having none of it.
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape.
Simone avoids the attempt from Gracias to control.
Simone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simone wants to take Gracias's back here but Gracias is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gracias might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T9#
Gracias is desperately trying to improve his position but Simone has a good base and remains in mount.
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simone wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely.
Gracias holds on for dear life, controlling Simone's posture momentarily.
Gracias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Gracias is squirming around, avoiding Simone's attempts to control the action.
Simone controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracias can't escape the position.
Simone controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Simone tries to control but Gracias wriggling away.
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape. #T12#
Simone controlling from the full mount.
Simone looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simone controlling the position easily from mount.
Simone wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely.
Simone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simone trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Simone wants to take Gracias's back but he can't do it this time.
Gracias can't escape the position.
Simone looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simone is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simone is trying to take his opponent's back. #T14#
Simone keeps trying to improve his position.
Simone moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (3) vs (10) Simone
Gracias tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape.
Gracias is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone tries to control but Gracias wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 10 to 3.
Joey Simone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CWC 307 - Prelims     
Date:   Jun 05, 2022





175 cm
44 yrs
179 lbs



198 cm
33 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 20 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Simone has managed to clinch.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Savkov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Simone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Simone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
Simone 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.
Simone is pulling down on Savkov's head to control his posture.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simone looking to control. #SUB2#
Simone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savkov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Simone
Simone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Savkov is trying to keep Simone in close.
Simone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simone is pushing down on Savkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Simone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Simone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simone in particular looking to stall.
Savkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Savkov gets full guard.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simone trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Simone wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Savkov working for a triangle but Simone defends it easily.
Simone passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Simone
Simone staying calm.
Savkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
Simone trying to control from half guard but Savkov is working away.
Simone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simone pulls his head out easily.
Simone not doing much here. #T5#
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Simone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Simone wants to take a breather but Savkov is having none of it.
Simone is thwarting Savkov's attempts to control the position.
Simone is controlling the pace. #T6##SUB2#
Simone is looking for a kimura but Savkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simone to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Simone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savkov trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Simone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Simone works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (8) Simone
Savkov is looking to improve his position but Simone isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Simone controlling his opponent.
Simone with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Simone controlling from mount.
Simone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Savkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Savkov is trying to escape the mount.
Simone trying to control but Savkov is having none of it. #T9#
Simone fails to take his opponent's back.
Simone looking to control but Savkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simone pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Simone content just to control the position here.
Simone wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely.
Simone pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T10#
Simone controlling the position easily from mount.
Simone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Savkov prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Savkov working to try and regain half guard.
Simone with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Simone wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Simone wants to finish this one by submission but Savkov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Simone. #T12#
Simone avoids the attempt from Savkov to control.
Savkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simone pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Simone looking to control but Savkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Simone wants to control the action but instead Savkov gets a body lock and reverses into Simone's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (8) Simone
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (10) Simone
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savkov controls Simone momentarily but Simone frees himself.
Savkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Simone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T14##SUB#
Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
Simone is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone is continuing to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 10 to 2.
Joey Simone thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CWC 306 - Prelims     
Date:   May 29, 2022





198 cm
33 yrs
175 lbs



187 cm
30 yrs
180 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 20 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 21 losses; Golar Omoran!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Simone drives through and clinches with Omoran against the cage.
Omoran has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Simone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Omoran has Simone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Simone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Omoran has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Simone after a bit of a struggle.
Joey Simone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Golar Omoran.#TD#
Simone manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Omoran sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Omoran preventing the sweep.
Omoran trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Simone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Omoran is aware though and is defending well.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Omoran trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omoran passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (0) vs (3) Omoran
You can see the frustration on Simone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Simone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Omoran wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Simone's coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Omoran 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 Simone's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Omoran is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simone struggling a bit here.
Omoran tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Omoran working away.
Simone tries to bench press Omoran off him but Omoran keeps the position.
Omoran trying to control the position but Simone is working away.
Simone trying to remain calm as Omoran controls from the top position.
Simone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Omoran off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simone (4) vs (3) Omoran
Simone biding his time, looking for the opening. #T3#
Simone continues to stall.
Omoran looking very determined here, making life difficult for Simone. #SUB#
Simone 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, Omoran has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T4#
Simone trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone controlling the position well here. Omoran rolled but Simone kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Simone has the hooks in. Omoran is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Omoran is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Simone really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Omoran.
Simone'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.#SUB#
Simone is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Omoran is defending well though. Simone let's go of the attempt for now.
Omoran tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simone trying to control but Omoran is having none of it. #T6#
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simone works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Simone (7) vs (3) Omoran
Omoran can't escape the position. #SUB#
Simone looking to break Omoran's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Omoran remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Simone will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone wants to control but Omoran manages to buck him off and is now in Simone's guard! Nice work there by Omoran!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (7) vs (5) Omoran
Simone 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.#T7#
Simone controls Omoran momentarily but Omoran frees himself.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
More hug and hope from Simone.
Omoran's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simone controls Omoran momentarily but Omoran frees himself. #T8#
Simone keeping moving, preventing Omoran from controlling successfully.
Simone is trying to keep Omoran in close.
Omoran wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Omoran stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Omoran slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Omoran postures up. #T9#
Omoran wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Omoran stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Omoran trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omoran controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Omoran 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.
Simone wants to sweep here but Omoran controlling him for the moment.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Omoran from controlling successfully. #T10#
Omoran is fighting to break Simone's control of his arms but Simone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Omoran pushes down on Simone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Omoran controlling the pace. #SUB#
Simone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Omoran seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Simone is defending against the submission attempts here by Omoran. #T11#
Simone controlling the position for now.
Simone trying to hold on to Omoran's head to control him but Omoran postures up.
Simone wants to improve his position but Omoran is controlling well.
Simone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Omoran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Omoran's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simone (11) vs (5) Omoran
Omoran is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Simone.
Simone is trying to control but Omoran is trying to escape here - he's now mounted. #T12#
Omoran stops Simone from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Omoran is squirming around, avoiding Simone's attempts to control the action.
Simone controlling the pace for now.
Simone trying to control but Omoran is having none of it.
Simone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Simone wants to control the pace but Omoran is squirming around nicely.
Simone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Omoran is looking to get to half guard.
Simone wants to control the pace but Omoran is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Simone working for a guillotine from mount but Omoran is in no mood to give up. #T14#
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simone is looking to work his way around to Omoran's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omoran is desperately trying to improve his position but Simone has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
After winning the bout, Joey Simone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CWC 305 - Montreal     
Date:   May 22, 2022





182 cm
41 yrs
170 lbs



198 cm
33 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 29 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 19 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Arias closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Simone's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Simone
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Arias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Arias forces his way into half guard.
Simone has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Arias is trying to control the action in half guard but Simone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Arias wants to free his trapped foot but Simone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simone wants to control but Arias is keeping busy.
Arias wants to take a breather but Simone is having none of it.
Simone keeping hold of Arias's head, controlling as best he can.
Simone is pressing down on Arias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simone seems keen to control Arias's posture.
Simone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Simone#T2#
Arias is in trouble now - Simone has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (2) vs (5) Simone
Simone controlling his opponent.
Simone is continuing to stall.
Arias is squirming around, avoiding Simone's attempts to control the action.
Arias can't escape the position.
Simone trying to control but Arias is having none of it. #T3#
Arias tries to hold on but Simone pushes him away.
Simone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arias has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Simone's lack of action.
Arias tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Simone is taking a breather. Arias 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.
Simone is pressing down on Arias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arias is holding on for now.
Simone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simone is thwarting Arias's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Simone seems content to control.
Arias is looking for a sweep. Simone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Arias trying to control here.
Simone trying to control the action but Arias is working from the bottom.
Simone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Arias has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Arias tries to get to full guard but Simone has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Simone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arias wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Arias is refusing to be controlled, as Simone sits in half guard. #T6#
Simone is stalling here. Arias is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Simone seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Arias has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (6) vs (5) Simone
The referee asks Arias politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Arias prefers to stall for the moment though.
Simone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Arias prevents Simone from improving his position.
Arias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arias is pressing down on Simone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simone is holding on for now.
Simone trying to hold on to Arias's head to control him but Arias postures up. #T7#
Simone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arias might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone wants to improve his position but instead Arias has moved into half guard.
Simone wants to control but Arias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone controlling the position.
Simone keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Simone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arias is aware though and is defending well.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arias haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T9#
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias pushing down on Simone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arias is keen to just control but Simone is a slippery customer.
Simone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arias controlling from the top position.
Arias pushes down on Simone's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Arias is trying to work for a kimura but Simone is defending well. #T10#
Simone is refusing to be controlled, as Arias sits in half guard.
Arias passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (9) vs (5) Simone
Arias trying to control the action but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone is trying to escape the position but Arias is controlling the position.
Simone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Arias's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.
Arias sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Simone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Simone looking for a guillotine here but Arias defends easily.
Simone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (9) vs (7) Simone
Arias trying to control but Simone postures up.
Arias wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well. #T12#
Simone stalling away here and it's allowed Arias to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Simone wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Simone is stalling in the full guard.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias looking to control. #T13#
Arias has his hands on Simone's head, controlling the position.
Arias 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.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Arias is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Arias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simone is aware though and is defending well.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14##SUB#
Arias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Arias looking for a guillotine here but Simone defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arias takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
After winning the bout, George Arias thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CWC 304 - Pavlov vs Halli     
Date:   May 15, 2022





178 cm
25 yrs
171 lbs



198 cm
33 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Simone gets a clinch.
Simone jumps guard but Kersikov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Kersikov has hold of one of Simone's legs. Simone is fighting the takedown attempt but Kersikov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Simone
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Simone is still trying to improve position.
Simone pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Simone 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.
Kersikov stays in close to Simone's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Simone trying to control the position.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet. #T1#
Simone keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Simone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simone is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
Simone wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simone is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Simone is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simone avoid being mounted?
Simone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kersikov prevents Simone from improving his position.
Simone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Simone trying to control from the bottom.
Simone tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg. #T3#
Simone manages to get to full guard.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Simone
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov controlling the position.
Simone won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Kersikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simone defends it easily.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Simone stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Simone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Simone looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Simone
Simone 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.
Simone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Simone
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simone's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (8) vs (4) Simone
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as Simone tries to buck him off. #T6#
Kersikov trying to control.
Simone is in bad spot here.
Kersikov trying to control momentarily.
Kersikov avoiding Simone 's attempts to control his hands.
Kersikov is hanging on to Simone's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.#SUB#
Kersikov has the hooks in. Simone is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Kersikov passes his arm under Simone's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Simone taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bogdan Kersikov!
A victorious Bogdan Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CWC 303 - Priest vs Jackson     
Date:   May 08, 2022





150 cm
41 yrs
173 lbs



198 cm
32 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 17 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dyon. #CL2#
Simone gets a clinch. #TD2#
Simone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dyon uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Simone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simone wants to sweep here but Dyon controlling him for the moment.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dyon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simone being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Simone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dyon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (3) vs (0) Simone
Simone tries to improve position but can't.
Dyon takes a little break here. Simone wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Dyon trying to control the action but Simone is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Dyon'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.
Simone wants to control but Dyon postures up.
Simone tries to buck Dyon off but Dyon is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon trying to control the position but Simone is working away.
Simone gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dyon (5) vs (0) Simone
Dyon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dyon tries to take his opponent's back but Simone turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (5) vs (2) Simone
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Dyon controls Simone momentarily but Simone frees himself.
Dyon is pulling down on Simone's head. It's preventing any offense from Simone, at least for the moment.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone is stalling in the full guard.
Dyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dyon is keeping the position for now.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dyon is keeping the position for now.
Dyon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simone won't allow Dyon to sweep him here.
Dyon trying to control the position here.
Simone trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom. #T5#
Dyon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there.
Dyon has his hands on Simone's head, controlling the position.
Dyon is trying to keep Simone in close.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone controlling from the top position.
Dyon is trying to keep Simone in close. #T6#
Simone won't allow Dyon to sweep him here.
Simone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dyon wants to sweep here but Simone controlling him for the moment.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simone pushing down on Dyon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Simone is stalling here. Dyon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Simone seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dyon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dyon (9) vs (2) Simone
Dyon trying to control the action but Simone is working from the bottom.
Dyon slows the pace down. #T7#
Simone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dyon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Simone is letting Dyon control him for a moment.
Simone wants to control but Dyon postures up.
Dyon trying to control the position but Simone is working away.
Simone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Simone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dyon wants to control but Simone is keeping him busy. #T8#
Dyon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simone keeps working.
Simone tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dyon (11) vs (2) Simone
Simone wants to hold on but Dyon pushes him away.
Simone has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dyon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Simone regains half guard.
Dyon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dyon trying to control from half guard but Simone is working away.
Dyon is really struggling to control Simone but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Simone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dyon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dyon is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Simone controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Simone is refusing to be controlled, as Dyon sits in half guard.
Dyon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dyon tries to pass to full mount but Simone defends it.
Simone is refusing to be controlled, as Dyon sits in half guard.
Dyon uses his free foot to push down on Simone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Simone.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (14) vs (2) Simone
Simone tries to reverse the position but Dyon maintains control.#T11#
Simone is squirming around, avoiding Dyon's attempts to control the action.
Dyon controlling his opponent.
Dyon'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.
Simone tries to hold on but Dyon postures up.
Simone is squirming around, avoiding Dyon's attempts to control the action.
Dyon takes Simone's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dyon (17) vs (2) Simone#T12#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Simone trying to control but not successfully.
Simone staying busy and making it hard for Dyon to control.
Simone tries to escape the position.
Dyon controls the position.
Dyon not allowing Simone to control his hands.
Simone is in bad spot here.
Simone rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T13#
Simone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dyon won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Dyon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Simone is defending well.
Dyon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Simone manages to get to full guard.
Simone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T14#
Dyon looking to pass the guard.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (17) vs (4) Simone
Dyon has Simone pulled in close to control his posture.
Dyon working a defensive guard here.
Simone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dyon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (19) vs (4) Simone
Dyon sitting and controlling from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dyon takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
Juu Dyon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: CWC 302 - Simone vs Ottke     
Date:   Apr 17, 2022





198 cm
32 yrs
175 lbs



180 cm
29 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 27 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ottke shoots in looking for a takedown but Simone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ottke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Ottke gets tackled into the cage by Simone. Simone maintains the clinch.
Ottke goes for a takedown attempt but Simone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
Ottke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simone is trying to defend but Ottke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Simone (0) vs (2) Ottke
Simone trying to control from the bottom.
Simone is concentrating on defense, preventing Ottke from advancing position.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but Simone defending well.
Simone wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Simone is concentrating on defense, preventing Ottke from advancing position.
Ottke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simone keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ottke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Simone is looking to improve his position.
Simone's coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Simone is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ottke is controlling the pace.
Simone tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
Simone is doing well to control the position and prevent Ottke from advancing to side control.#T3#
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Simone is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke not doing much here. #SUB2#
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura but Simone is defending well.
Simone trying to hold on to Ottke's head to control him but Ottke postures up. #T4#
Simone holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Simone wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy.
Simone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simone.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simone pulls Ottke in close to his closed guard and prevents Ottke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Simone is working hard here to advance position.
Ottke content to stall in guard here.
Ottke stands and throws Simone's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (0) vs (5) Ottke
Simone is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Simone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ottke 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 Simone's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ottke wants to control but Simone is keeping him busy.
Ottke working away.#T6#
Simone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ottke passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (0) vs (8) Ottke
You can see the frustration on Simone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone sneaks back into half guard.
Ottke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ottke is trying to control. Simone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Simone is trying is best to control the position here.
Simone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a kimura here.
Simone trying to hold on to Ottke's head to control him but Ottke postures up.
Ottke prevents Simone from improving his position.#T8#
Ottke is controlling the pace.
Ottke trying to control from half guard but Simone is working away.
Ottke controlling the action here.
Simone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Simone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.
Simone wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Ottke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10#
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Simone is adopting a defensive guard.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
Simone pulls Ottke in close to his closed guard and prevents Ottke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simone trying to control the position. #T11#
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ottke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone managing to control the position. #SUB#
Simone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ottke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simone is trying to keep Ottke in close. #T12#
Ottke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simone wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Ottke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simone is trying to keep Ottke in close. #T13#
Ottke being controlled here momentarily.
Ottke controlling from the top position.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T14#
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Ottke slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 8 to 0.
Rolf Ottke is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CWC 301 - Simone vs Dyon     
Date:   Apr 10, 2022





198 cm
32 yrs
175 lbs



150 cm
41 yrs
173 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Simone closes the distance and clinches.
Simone is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Simone jumps guard and drags Dyon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dyon advances to half guard.
Dyon controlling the pace.
Dyon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Simone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dyon looking to pass the guard.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving. #T1#
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dyon trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dyon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Dyon is proving a slippery customer.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Dyon trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Dyon looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Dyon keeps trying to improve his position.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dyon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in The Sparring Cages inform me that Dyon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Simone controlling the position.
Dyon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
More stalling from Dyon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dyon stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Simone is pulling down on Dyon's head to control his posture.
Dyon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dyon won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Dyon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Simone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Dyon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simone is pulling down on Dyon's head to control his posture.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dyon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (0) Dyon
Dyon has Simone pulled in close to control his posture.
Simone preventing the sweep.
Simone controlling from the top position.
Dyon is trying to keep Simone in close. #T5#
Dyon is adopting a defensive guard.
Dyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (2) Dyon
Dyon trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone pulls Dyon in close to prevent any damage.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Dyon advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (2) vs (5) Dyon
Dyon trying to control the position but Simone is working away. #T6#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Simone is looking to reverse the position.
Simone manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dyon's best efforts.
Dyon is pressing down on Simone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simone is holding on for now.
Simone tries to roll over but Dyon keeps him under control.
Simone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dyon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dyon's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simone (6) vs (5) Dyon
Dyon trying to control the position but Simone manages to sink in the hooks.
Simone doesn't have the hooks in and Dyon manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (6) vs (7) Dyon
Dyon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (8) vs (7) Dyon#T7#
Dyon controlling the position.
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simone trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Dyon trying to keep a closed guard but Simone is proving a slippery customer.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Simone advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (11) vs (7) Dyon
Simone working away.
Simone works to advance to full mount. Dyon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Simone (13) vs (7) Dyon
Dyon tries to hold on but Simone postures up.
Dyon is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Dyon is still trying to improve position.
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simone looking to control but Dyon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dyon tries to hold on but Simone pushes him away.
Simone tries to control but Dyon wriggling away.
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Dyon gets back to half guard.
Dyon tries to get to full guard but Simone has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Simone seems content to control.
Dyon tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Simone prevents Dyon from improving his position.
Simone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
Dyon moves into full guard.
Simone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dyon controlling Simone's posture.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Simone is fighting to break Dyon's control of his arms but Dyon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dyon can't keep his opponent in guard - Simone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dyon wants to get back to full guard.
Dyon wants to control but Simone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dyon keeping hold of Simone's head, controlling as best he can.
Dyon tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Simone seems content to control.#T12#
Simone'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.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dyon keeps working.
Simone tries to pass to full mount but Dyon defends it.
Dyon is trying to maintain the position but Simone is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Simone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dyon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simone is working away from the top position though.
Simone is taking a breather. Dyon 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.#T13#
Dyon wants to control but Simone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dyon is looking to improve his position.
Simone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dyon!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (16) vs (7) Dyon
Simone fails to move to back control.
Dyon wants to control but Simone is having none of it.
Simone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Dyon is looking to improve his position but Simone isn't that keen on the idea.
Simone is trying to take his opponent's back.
Simone manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dyon to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Simone (19) vs (7) Dyon
What can Dyon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dyon just trying to survive but Simone is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dyon tries to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone takes the fight on points by 19 to 7.
Joey Simone retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Joey Simone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CWC 300 - Ottke vs Simone     
Date:   Apr 03, 2022





180 cm
29 yrs
175 lbs



198 cm
32 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 26 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Simone moves into the clinch successfully.
Ottke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simone fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Ottke drives through with a takedown into Simone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Simone
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up.
Simone has Ottke pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Simone
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
Simone content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Let's hope that Simone 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.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Ottke controlling the position.
Simone is pushing down on Ottke's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ottke is fighting to maintain full guard but Simone has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Ottke is holding on to half guard well.
Ottke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone is just content to waste time from the top position. Ottke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Simone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke has Simone pulled in close to control his posture.
Simone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there. #T3#
Simone wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Simone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ottke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simone controls the pace.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ottke is trying to control the position but Simone postures up. #T4#
Ottke is controlling Simone's posture.
Simone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ottke has Simone pulled in close to control his posture.
Simone slips nicely into half guard.
Simone is trying to control the action in half guard but Ottke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Simone is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Ottke wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Simone trying to advance position but Ottke counters by regaining guard.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Simone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Ottke is adopting a defensive guard.#T6#
Simone passes Ottke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ottke trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (2) vs (5) Simone
Simone wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ottke is looking to get to half guard.
Ottke sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Simone tries to pass to full mount but Ottke defends it. #T7#
Simone is controlling the pace.
Ottke is refusing to be controlled, as Simone sits in half guard.
Simone stalling.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Ottke wants to control but Simone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simone trying to control from half guard but Ottke is working away. #T9#
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Simone is very close to passing his half guard.
Simone is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Simone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke trying to control but Simone postures up.
Simone prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Simone is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Simone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Simone wants to pass to mount but Ottke is defending the position. #SUB2#
Simone seems to be working for a kimura but Ottke defends the submission attempt.
Ottke is not content to let Simone control the position.
Ottke tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.#T11#
Simone is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it.
Simone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Simone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ottke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Simone prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Ottke wants to control but Simone is keeping busy. #T12#
Ottke tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.
Simone is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now.
Simone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ottke trying to hold on to Simone's head to control him but Simone postures up.
Simone trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom. #T13#
Simone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Simone wants to pass to mount but Ottke is defending the position.
Ottke wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Ottke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simone is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Simone seems content to control.
Ottke moves into full guard. #T14#
Ottke can't keep his opponent in guard - Simone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Simone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simone is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now.
Simone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke wants to sweep but Simone has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (2) vs (8) Simone

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 8 to 2.
Joey Simone is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Joey Simone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CWC 299 - Halli vs Pavlov     
Date:   Mar 20, 2022





198 cm
32 yrs
175 lbs



185 cm
39 yrs
185 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Eduardo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vieira shoots for a takedown but Simone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vieira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simone's waist but Simone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vieira off to one side.
Eduardo Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt - Simone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joey Simone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Vieira.#CL#
Simone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Simone pulls Vieira into guard.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Simone holds on and takes a little breather.
Vieira forces his way into half guard.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vieira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Vieira is looking for a kimura here.
Vieira passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (0) vs (3) Vieira#T1#
Vieira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simone is working hard here to advance position.
Vieira controlling the position easily from mount.
Simone is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Vieira wants to control the pace but Simone is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Simone is working to get back to half guard.
Simone wants to control but Vieira is having none of it.
Simone is trying to escape the mount.
Simone tries to lock up and control but Vieira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simone is squirming around, avoiding Vieira's attempts to control the action.
Vieira avoids the attempt from Simone to control.
Simone is trying desperately to improve position.
Simone stops Vieira from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3#
Simone tries to hold on but Vieira pushes him away.
Simone prevents Vieira from taking his back.
Vieira content just to control the position here.
Simone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vieira looking to control but Simone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simone tries to lock up and control but Vieira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Simone is desperately trying to improve his position but Vieira has a good base and remains in mount.
Vieira trying to control but Simone is having none of it.
Simone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vieira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simone tries to hold on but Vieira postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Simone regains half guard.
Simone gets full guard.
Vieira won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Vieira is pushing down on Simone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simone is fighting to maintain full guard but Vieira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Simone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vieira is working away from the top position though.
Simone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Vieira is trying to work for a kimura but Simone is defending well. #T6#
Vieira slows the pace down in half guard.
Simone is trying to control but can't.
Vieira trying to control the pace.
Vieira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simone is looking to improve his position.
Vieira wants to take a breather but Simone is having none of it. #T7#
Simone holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Vieira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vieira trying to control the pace.
Vieira trying to control the action but Simone is working from the bottom.
Vieira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simone is trying to control but can't.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Simone manages to get to full guard.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vieira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Simone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Simone working for a triangle but Vieira defends it easily.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vieira controlling from the top position.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Vieira postures up.
Vieira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard. #T10#
Simone trying to control the position here.
Simone keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Vieira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simone pulls Vieira in close to his closed guard and prevents Vieira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Simone controls Vieira momentarily but Vieira frees himself.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Vieira won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Vieira stays in close to Simone's body and controls the position.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone working a defensive guard here. #T12#
Vieira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vieira pushing down on Simone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vieira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vieira's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simone (4) vs (3) Vieira
Good control from Simone.
Vieira has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T13#
Vieira is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Simone is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vieira defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Vieira wants to escape the position.
Simone is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Simone is trying to stick to Vieira's back but Vieira is turning into Simone. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Simone's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vieira.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (4) vs (5) Vieira
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (6) vs (5) Vieira#T14#
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet.
Vieira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simone trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Joey Simone thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CWC 298 - Kakuto vs Diesel     
Date:   Mar 13, 2022





180 cm
41 yrs
170 lbs



198 cm
32 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 20 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 16 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Conforto moves into range and clinches up with Simone.#TD2#
Simone manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Conforto stays in close to Simone's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Conforto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Conforto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there.
Conforto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Conforto's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Conforto won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Conforto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Simone controlling Conforto's posture.
Conforto won't allow Simone to sweep him here. #T2#
Simone controls Conforto momentarily but Conforto frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone 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.
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Conforto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Conforto's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (0) vs (2) Simone
Simone trying to move into half guard but instead Conforto has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (2) Simone
Conforto trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone trying to control the position here.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Conforto is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Simone controlling Conforto's posture.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Simone 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.#SUB#
Conforto drops back looking for a leg! Simone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simone manages to kick Conforto off! Conforto jumps back into Simone's guard.
Conforto won't allow Simone to sweep him here. #T4#
Simone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Conforto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (5) vs (2) Simone
Simone gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Conforto seems to be working for a kimura but Simone defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Conforto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Conforto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simone sees it coming and defends easily.#T5#
Conforto controlling the action here.
Simone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Conforto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Conforto's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Conforto (5) vs (6) Simone
Conforto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Simone slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Simone controlling well, preventing Conforto from escaping the position.
Simone not allowing Conforto to control his hands.
Conforto is trying to break free.
Simone is not going to allow Conforto to sit and survive in this position.
Simone really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Conforto.#T6#
Simone gets his hands free as Conforto looks to control.
Simone struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Conforto right now.
Simone just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T7#
Conforto trying to control the position but Simone manages to sink in the hooks.
Conforto is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Simone is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Conforto is defending well though. Simone let's go of the attempt for now.
Conforto wants to escape the position.
Simone controlling from the back.
Conforto trying to control the action but Simone just sinks the hooks in. #T8#
Simone tries to get the hooks in deep but Conforto pushed the leg off.
I would not like to be Conforto right now.
Simone is controlling the position but Conforto somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Conforto trying to get back to full guard but Simone takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (5) vs (9) Simone
Simone controlling the pace for now.
Simone avoids the attempt from Conforto to control.#T9#
Simone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Conforto is looking to improve his position but Simone isn't that keen on the idea.
Simone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conforto is looking to improve his position but Simone isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Simone jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Conforto manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Conforto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simone is staying tight to Conforto's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Conforto looks to move to half guard but instead Simone has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Conforto (5) vs (11) Simone
Conforto tries to hold on but Simone pushes him away. #T11#
Simone controlling from the full mount.
Conforto wants to control but Simone is having none of it.
Simone moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Conforto (5) vs (14) Simone
Conforto trying to control the position but Simone manages to sink in the hooks.
Conforto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Simone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Conforto breaks Simone's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (7) vs (14) Simone#SUB#
Conforto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Simone keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass.
Conforto stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Simone is pulling down on Conforto's head. It's preventing any offense from Conforto, at least for the moment.
Simone 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.
Conforto is fighting to break Simone's control of his arms but Simone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Conforto tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard. #T13#
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simone is trying to control the position but Conforto postures up.
Conforto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (10) vs (14) Simone#SUB#
Conforto tries for a kimura but Simone is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Simone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Conforto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simone has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Conforto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T14#
Simone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Conforto off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Conforto (10) vs (18) Simone
Conforto trying to control the action but Simone just sinks the hooks in.
Conforto can't escape the position.
Conforto is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Let's hope that Simone 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 18 to 10.
Joey Simone thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CWC 297-Sitsongrit vs Morrison     
Date:   Mar 06, 2022





177 cm
49 yrs
182 lbs



198 cm
32 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Fredrik Stenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Simone clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Simone jumps guard and drags Stenberg to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Simone 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.
Simone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stenberg is fighting to break Simone's control of his arms but Simone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simone keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Stenberg'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.
Simone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Simone keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stenberg is one step ahead there.
Stenberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully. #T2#
Simone controlling Stenberg's posture.
Simone being controlled here, momentarily.
Stenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Stenberg looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Simone is controlling Stenberg's posture.
Stenberg pushing down on Simone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simone is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Simone tries to get to full guard but Stenberg has control of the leg.
Stenberg not doing much here.
Simone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Stenberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Simone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Simone is controlling Stenberg's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Stenberg is pressing down on Simone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simone is holding on for now. #T4#
Stenberg prevents Simone from improving his position.
Simone wants to control but Stenberg is keeping busy.
Simone is trying is best to control the position here.
Simone is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Simone manages to get to full guard.
Stenberg trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Simone looking for a guillotine here but Stenberg defends easily. #T5#
Simone keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Simone pulls Stenberg in close to prevent any damage.
Stenberg stays in close to Simone's body and controls the position.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (0) vs (2) Simone
Stenberg working a defensive guard here.
Stenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there. #T6#
Stenberg wants to hit a sweep here but Simone passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stenberg there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (0) vs (5) Simone
Simone is looking to work his way around to Stenberg's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Stenberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Simone has a good base and remains in mount.
Simone fails to advance to Stenberg's back.
Stenberg tries to hold on but Simone pushes him away.
Stenberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stenberg can't escape the position.
Simone wants to take Stenberg's back but he can't do it this time.
Simone looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Stenberg is working to get back to half guard.
Stenberg is working hard here to advance position.
Stenberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simone is working away from the top position though.
Simone content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Simone 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.
Stenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Stenberg is not content to let Simone control the position.
Simone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Simone prevents Stenberg from improving his position.
Simone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Simone prevents Stenberg from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stenberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stenberg managing to control the position.
Stenberg being controlled here, momentarily. #T10#
Simone is fighting to break Stenberg's control of his arms but Stenberg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (5) Simone
Simone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone is still trying to improve position.
Stenberg passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (5) vs (5) Simone
Stenberg trying to control the action but Simone is working from the bottom. #T11#
Simone tries to buck Stenberg off but Stenberg is having none of it.
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Simone struggling a bit here.
Stenberg in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Stenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simone keeps working.
Simone tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Stenberg taking a breather here.
Simone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Simone regains half guard.
Simone wants to improve his position but Stenberg is controlling well.
Simone keeps trying to improve his position.
Stenberg is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.#T13#
Stenberg prevents Simone from improving his position.
Simone trying to control but Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (8) vs (5) Simone
Stenberg looking to control but Simone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stenberg controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Simone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simone reaches up to try and control the position but Stenberg seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Simone rolls and tries to escape and now Stenberg has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Stenberg (11) vs (5) Simone
Stenberg has the hooks in. Simone is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Simone trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Simone is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Stenberg. #SUB#
Stenberg is persistently looking for the submission but Simone is defending it well. #SUB#
Stenberg working for a choke but Simone is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenberg controlling well, preventing Simone from escaping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stenberg takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
Fredrik Stenberg retains his welterweight title!
Fredrik Stenberg bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: CWC 296 - Morrison Jr vs Boaz     
Date:   Feb 27, 2022





165 cm
41 yrs
185 lbs



198 cm
32 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 27 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Skip Squint and Darius Henderson.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Simone drives through and clinches with Dravezesdi against the cage.
Simone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Simone pulls guard effortlessly.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone being controlled here, momentarily.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi stays in close to Simone's body and controls the position.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dravezesdi is one step ahead there.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Dravezesdi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simone pulls Dravezesdi in close to his closed guard and prevents Dravezesdi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone is pulling down on Dravezesdi's head to control his posture.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully. #T2#
Dravezesdi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (3) vs (0) Simone
Simone has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Simone is looking for a sweep.
Simone regains half guard.
Simone wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simone is controlling Dravezesdi's trapped leg to prevent Dravezesdi from advancing to side control.
Simone wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simone wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well. #T3##SUB#
Dravezesdi is working for a submission of some sort.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone controlling the position for now.
Simone is looking to control Dravezesdi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simone avoid being mounted?
Simone is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.#T4#
Dravezesdi prevents Simone from improving his position.
Simone gets back to full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Simone holds on and takes a little breather.
Simone keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass. #SUB#
Dravezesdi 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.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dravezesdi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (3) vs (2) Simone
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simone advances to half guard.
Simone trying to pass the guard but Dravezesdi defending well.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Simone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dravezesdi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simone in particular looking to stall.
Simone is pressing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dravezesdi is holding on for now.
Dravezesdi is trying to maintain the position but Simone is very close to passing his half guard.
Simone uses his free foot to push down on Dravezesdi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dravezesdi.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (3) vs (5) Simone
Simone looking to control but Dravezesdi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dravezesdi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone wants to take Dravezesdi's back here but Dravezesdi is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T7#
Dravezesdi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dravezesdi is working hard here to advance position.
Simone wants to take Dravezesdi's back but he can't do it this time.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dravezesdi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simone controlling the position easily from mount.
Dravezesdi is desperately trying to improve his position but Simone has a good base and remains in mount.
Simone trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Dravezesdi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dravezesdi is looking to escape.
Simone prevents Dravezesdi from getting the reversal.
Dravezesdi stops Simone from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Simone controlling his opponent.
Simone wants to take Dravezesdi's back but he can't do it this time.
Dravezesdi is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Simone has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (3) vs (8) Simone
Simone is not going to allow Dravezesdi to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
Simone keeps control of the position as Dravezesdi tries to break free.
Simone is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dravezesdi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Simone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dravezesdi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T10#
Simone trying to control the action but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Simone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is defending well.
Dravezesdi moves into full guard.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Dravezesdi is retaining full guard. #T12#
Simone preventing the sweep.
Simone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simone preventing the sweep.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dravezesdi is keeping the position for now.
Simone stays in close to Dravezesdi's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simone pushing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T13#
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi gets full guard.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Dravezesdi is retaining full guard.
Simone stopping the sweep attempt from Dravezesdi.#T14#
Dravezesdi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simone won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Simone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simone trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 8 to 3.
A relieved looking Joey Simone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CWC 295 Jackson vs Dravezesdi     
Date:   Feb 13, 2022





150 cm
40 yrs
173 lbs



198 cm
31 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Simone rushes Dyon and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Dyon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Simone is trying to keep an underhook but Dyon manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (0) Simone#SUB#
Dyon wants to work for an arm triangle but Simone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dyon is looking to advance position but Simone won't allow it.
Simone trying to hold on to Dyon's head to control him but Dyon postures up. #SUB#
Dyon is working for a kimura but Simone is defending it quite comfortably.
Simone wants to control but Dyon is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon trying to mount his opponent but Simone defends it.
Dyon is trying to control the action in half guard but Simone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.
Dyon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (5) vs (0) Simone
Simone is looking to get to half guard.
Dyon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Simone regains half guard.
Simone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simone.
Simone pulls Dyon in to control the position. #T2#
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Dyon stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Dyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Simone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dyon defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Simone is pulling down on Dyon's head to control his posture.
Simone is trying to keep Dyon in close.
Dyon trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom. #T3#
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dyon passes Simone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dyon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Simone controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.
Simone wants to control but Dyon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dyon is pressing down on Simone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simone is holding on for now. #T4#
Dyon wants to advance to full mount but Simone doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Dyon is proving a slippery customer.
Dyon looking to pass the guard.
Dyon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dyon'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.#T5#
Dyon being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon passes Simone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dyon trying to control the action but Simone is working from the bottom.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Simone is defending well.
Simone preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Dyon seems to be working for a kimura but Simone defends the submission attempt.#T6#
Dyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simone keeps working.
Simone trying to hold on to Dyon's head to control him but Dyon postures up.
Simone is looking to improve his position.
Dyon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.
Simone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Simone is controlling Dyon's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T7#
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Simone is defending well.
Dyon is controlling the pace.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.
Dyon tries to pass to full mount but Simone defends it.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Dyon wants to take a breather but Simone is having none of it.
Dyon slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Dyon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dyon is trying to control the action in half guard but Simone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dyon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dyon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (5) vs (2) Simone
Dyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (7) vs (2) Simone#T9#
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Dyon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (10) vs (2) Simone
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone prevents Dyon from improving position.
Simone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Simone is looking to control Dyon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simone avoid being mounted?
Dyon is trying to control. Simone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Simone is trying is best to control the position here.
Dyon is trying to control the action in half guard but Simone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Simone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simone.
Simone trying to control the position here.
Simone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon slips nicely into half guard.
Dyon trying to control the action but Simone is working from the bottom. #T11#
Simone won't allow Dyon to pass to mount.
Simone tries to roll over but Dyon keeps him under control.
Simone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dyon stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone being controlled here, momentarily.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Simone seems keen to control Dyon's posture.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dyon stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Simone can't keep his opponent in guard - Dyon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Simone is doing well to control the position and prevent Dyon from advancing to side control.
Dyon is trying to control. Simone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dyon is pressing down on Simone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simone is holding on for now. #SUB#
Dyon is looking for a kimura but Simone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dyon to get the leverage.
Dyon wants to free his trapped foot but Simone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Dyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dyon trying to control the action but Simone is working from the bottom.
Dyon is pressing down on Simone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simone is holding on for now. #T14#
Dyon is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.
Dyon is pressing down on Simone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simone is holding on for now.
Simone is trying to maintain the position but Dyon is very close to passing his half guard.
Dyon works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (13) vs (2) Simone
Dyon wants to take Simone's back but he can't do it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone tries to hold on but Dyon postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dyon takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Juu Dyon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: CWC 294 - MacGowan vs Jones     
Date:   Feb 06, 2022





198 cm
31 yrs
175 lbs



178 cm
24 yrs
171 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Simone has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Simone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kersikov uses from the top position.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Simone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kersikov pulls Simone in close to prevent any damage.
Simone trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
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.
Simone won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Simone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Simone content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kersikov pulls Simone in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Simone trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Simone 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.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Simone controlling from the top position. #T3#
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simone manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Simone controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Simone pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Simone is trying to keep Kersikov in close. #T4#
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Simone pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Kersikov postures up.
Simone is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Simone trying to control the position here.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (4) vs (2) Kersikov#T5#
Simone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov pulls Simone in close to his closed guard and prevents Simone from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov controls Simone momentarily but Simone frees himself.
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T7#
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simone is fighting to break Kersikov's control of his arms but Kersikov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simone trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Simone stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Simone wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simone controls the pace.#T8##SUB2#
Kersikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simone won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Simone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kersikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simone has managed to get both his arms back between Kersikov's legs - danger averted.#T9#
Kersikov looking to control.
Simone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Simone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov pulls Simone in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully. #T10#
Simone stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Simone wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simone controls the pace.#SUB2#
Kersikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Simone controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Simone is proving a slippery customer.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Simone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kersikov has his hands on Simone's head, controlling the position.
Simone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov is pulling down on Simone's head. It's preventing any offense from Simone, at least for the moment.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully. #T12#
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet. #T13#
Simone slips nicely into half guard.
Simone trying to control the pace.
Kersikov is not content to let Simone control the position.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Simone trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Simone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simone tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Simone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Simone stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Joey Simone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CWC 293- Sitsongrit v Sakaraba     
Date:   Jan 30, 2022





198 cm
31 yrs
175 lbs



177 cm
48 yrs
182 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 13 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Simone rushes Stenberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Stenberg has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Simone regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Simone (0) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone wants to sweep here but Stenberg controlling him for the moment.
Stenberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simone seems keen to control Stenberg's posture.
Stenberg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is trying to control the position but Stenberg postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
My spies in BDS inform me that Stenberg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Simone seems keen to control Stenberg's posture.
Stenberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stenberg stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Stenberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (0) vs (5) Stenberg
Simone is not content to let Stenberg control the position.
Simone tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Simone is working hard here to advance position.
Stenberg trying to control the action but Simone is working from the bottom.
Stenberg 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 Simone's shoulder. That is not cool.
Simone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Simone is defending well.
Stenberg controlling the action here.
Stenberg is trying to control. Simone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Simone wants to control but Stenberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Simone 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.
Simone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stenberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simone trying to control the position here. #T4#
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simone is adopting a defensive guard.
Stenberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stenberg passes into half guard.
Simone is looking to control Stenberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simone avoid being mounted?
Stenberg content to control rather than advance.
Simone is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T5#
Simone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Simone wants to sweep here but Stenberg controlling him for the moment.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (5) Stenberg
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T6##SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simone defends well.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stenberg is trying to keep Simone in close.
Simone sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Stenberg working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Stenberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simone wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving.
Simone stopping the sweep attempt from Stenberg.
Stenberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Simone being controlled here momentarily.
Simone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simone trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Stenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Simone passes Stenberg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (5) vs (5) Stenberg
Stenberg is trying desperately to improve position.
Simone content just to control the position here.
Simone fails to take his opponent's back.
Simone content just to control the position here. #T10#
Stenberg tries to lock up and control but Simone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simone is stalling here but it's allowed Stenberg to get half guard. #SUB#
Simone is looking for a kimura here.
Stenberg is trying to control but can't.
Simone prevents Stenberg from improving his position.
Simone trying to control the pace.
Stenberg gets back to full guard. #T11#
Stenberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simone's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (5) vs (7) Stenberg
Simone has control of Stenberg's left arm, preventing Stenberg from doing any damage.
Simone keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenberg being controlled here momentarily.
Stenberg passes into half guard. #T12##SUB2#
Stenberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for a kimura but Simone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stenberg to get the leverage.
Simone is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Stenberg wants to pass to mount but Simone is defending the position.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.#T13#
Simone pulls Stenberg in close to prevent any damage.
Simone wants to hit a sweep here but Stenberg passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Simone there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (5) vs (10) Stenberg
Simone manages to control the position for a moment.
Stenberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simone tries to hold on but Stenberg pushes him away.
Simone is looking to improve his position but Stenberg isn't that keen on the idea.
Simone regains half guard.#T14#
Stenberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Simone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Simone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stenberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stenberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Simone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stenberg wins on points by 10 to 5.
Fredrik Stenberg bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: CWC 292     
Date:   Jan 23, 2022





180 cm
38 yrs
170 lbs



198 cm
31 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 13 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Simone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ribbler. #CL2#
Ribbler tries to keep at a distance but Simone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ribbler smiles and moves away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simone fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ribbler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Simone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simone looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ribbler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (0) Simone
Simone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Ribbler'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.
Let's hope that Simone 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.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone has Ribbler pulled in close to control his posture.
Simone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (2) Simone#T2#
Simone wants to pass to mount but Ribbler is defending the position.
Well, if Simone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ribbler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is defending well.
Simone content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Simone wants to pass to mount but Ribbler is defending the position.
Ribbler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simone 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.
Simone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is defending well. #T4#
Simone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ribbler tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.
Simone trying to control from Ribbler's half guard. Ribbler has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Simone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T5#
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribbler managing to control the position.
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6#
Ribbler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Simone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone pushing down on Ribbler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Well, if Simone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ribbler is looking to control Simone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribbler avoid being mounted?
Well, if Simone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ribbler wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Simone trying to mount his opponent but Ribbler defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Simone.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is defending well.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ribbler wants to control but Simone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ribbler trying to control but Simone postures up. #T9#
Ribbler preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Simone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ribbler!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (2) vs (5) Simone
Simone controlling from mount.
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ribbler is looking to escape.
Ribbler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Simone controlling the pace for now.
Simone tries to control but Ribbler wriggling away.
Ribbler is desperately trying to improve his position but Simone has a good base and remains in mount.
Simone seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ribbler is holding on tight.
Simone controlling from the full mount.
Ribbler looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Simone wants to take Ribbler's back but he can't do it this time. #T11#
Simone is trying to control here but Ribbler has managed to regain half guard.
Simone is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ribbler reverses the position - he's now on top in Simone's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (4) vs (5) Simone
Simone keeping full guard, as Ribbler tries to pass.
Simone wants to improve his position but instead Ribbler has moved into half guard.
Simone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Simone wants to control but Ribbler is keeping busy. #T12#
Simone wants to improve his position but Ribbler is controlling well.
Simone is in trouble now - Ribbler has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (7) vs (5) Simone
Simone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ribbler wants to take Simone's back but he can't do it this time. #T13#
Simone is trying desperately to improve position.
Ribbler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ribbler avoids the attempt from Simone to control.
Simone is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribbler has a good base and remains in mount.
Simone keeps trying to improve his position.
Ribbler avoids the attempt from Simone to control.#T14#
Ribbler prevents Simone from getting the reversal.
Ribbler controlling from mount.
Simone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simone is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ribbler is staying active.
Ribbler controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
A relieved looking Ibbe Ribbler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CWC 291 - Los Angeles     
Date:   Jan 16, 2022





165 cm
41 yrs
185 lbs



198 cm
31 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 25 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 11 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Simone closes the distance and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Dravezesdi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dravezesdi tries for a takedown but Simone manages to get underhooks.
Simone fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Dravezesdi has hold of one of Simone's legs. Simone is fighting the takedown attempt but Dravezesdi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Simone
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Dravezesdi being controlled here momentarily.
Dravezesdi is pushing down on Simone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simone is fighting to maintain full guard but Dravezesdi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the action in half guard but Simone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravezesdi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dravezesdi is taking a breather. Simone 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dravezesdi is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simone keeps working. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is working for a kimura but Simone is defending it quite comfortably.
Simone trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi prevents Simone from improving his position.
Dravezesdi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Dravezesdi prevents Simone from improving his position.
Simone keeping control of the position.
Simone trying to control from the bottom.
Simone wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Simone gets back to full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Dravezesdi passes into half guard. #T3#
Simone is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
Simone is pressing down on Dravezesdi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dravezesdi is pushing down on Simone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simone is fighting to maintain full guard but Dravezesdi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Simone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simone.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone managing to control the position. #T4#
Simone is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Dravezesdi being controlled here momentarily.
Dravezesdi won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dravezesdi's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Simone
Simone stopping the sweep attempt from Dravezesdi.#T5#
Dravezesdi keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Simone controlling him for the moment.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Dravezesdi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simone defends it easily.
Simone preventing the sweep.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for a guillotine here but Simone defends easily. #T6#
Dravezesdi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Simone puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well. #SUB#
Dravezesdi actively working from the bottom here.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Simone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Simone passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (5) Simone
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.
Simone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Dravezesdi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Simone controls the position.
Dravezesdi has one of Simone's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working.
Simone prevents Dravezesdi from improving his position.
Simone is trying to control the action in half guard but Dravezesdi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8##SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Simone seems content to control.
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.
Simone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Simone is trying to control the action in half guard but Dravezesdi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Dravezesdi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simone wants to free his trapped foot but Dravezesdi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simone slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Dravezesdi gets back to full guard.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position but Simone postures up.
Dravezesdi being controlled here, momentarily.
Dravezesdi looking to control. #T10#
Dravezesdi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simone's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (5) Simone
Simone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simone looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dravezesdi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Simone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dravezesdi is working away from the top position though.
Dravezesdi tries to pass to full mount but Simone defends it.
Dravezesdi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (7) vs (5) Simone
Simone has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Simone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Dravezesdi wants to take Simone's back here but Simone is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Simone is desperately trying to improve his position but Dravezesdi has a good base and remains in mount.
Simone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simone is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Dravezesdi trying to control but Simone is having none of it.
Simone is working to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi controlling his opponent.
Dravezesdi wants to control the pace but Simone is squirming around nicely.
Simone is trying to escape the mount but Dravezesdi keeps good control and instead manages to take Simone's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (10) vs (5) Simone
Simone staying busy and making it hard for Dravezesdi to control. #T13##SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for the choke but no joy.
Dravezesdi is looking to control Simone but Simone is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Simone just trying to survive but Dravezesdi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dravezesdi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Simone wants to escape the position.
Dravezesdi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Simone manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dravezesdi's guard. Nice work there by Simone.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (10) vs (7) Simone#T14#
Simone content to stall in guard here.
Dravezesdi keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone is pushing down on Dravezesdi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dravezesdi is fighting to maintain full guard but Simone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Simone is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Vulcahn Dravezesdi retains his welterweight title!
Vulcahn Dravezesdi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CWC 290 - New York     
Date:   Jan 09, 2022





150 cm
40 yrs
168 lbs



198 cm
31 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Simone drives through and clinches with Dyon against the cage. #TD2#
Simone drags the fight down to the ground.
Dyon controlling from the top position.
Simone is pulling down on Dyon's head to control his posture.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dyon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Simone manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (0) vs (2) Simone
Dyon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dyon, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Dyon is keeping the position.
Simone passes into half guard.
Simone is looking to take a break and control but Dyon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Dyon tries to get to full guard but Simone has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Dyon'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dyon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dyon trying to hold on to Simone's head to control him but Simone postures up.
Simone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dyon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simone sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Simone trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Simone stopping the sweep attempt from Dyon.
Dyon trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone 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.
Dyon 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.
Dyon trying to keep a closed guard but Simone is proving a slippery customer.
Simone trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Dyon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Simone has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (0) vs (5) Simone#T3#
Dyon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Simone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dyon is working hard here to advance position.
Simone moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Simone trying to control the position but Dyon is working away.
Simone tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dyon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Simone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4##SUB2#
Simone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dyon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dyon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Simone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dyon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dyon is looking for a sweep.
Simone controlling the position.
Dyon is not content to let Simone control the position.
Dyon is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Simone is looking to take a break and control but Dyon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dyon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Simone off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dyon (4) vs (5) Simone#SUB#
Dyon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Simone is defending well though. Dyon let's go of the attempt for now.
Simone tries to break free. #SUB#
Dyon looking for the RNC.
Simone trying to control the hands but Dyon breaks the grip.
Simone is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dyon tries to get the hooks in deep but Simone pushed the leg off. #T6#
Dyon avoiding Simone 's attempts to control his hands.
Simone is keeping busy. #SUB#
Dyon working for the choke.
Simone just trying to survive but Dyon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Simone has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dyon doesn't have the hooks in and Simone manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (4) vs (7) Simone
Dyon being controlled here, momentarily.
Dyon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dyon, not yet.
Simone trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Dyon 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.#T7#
Simone controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Dyon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simone 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.
Simone preventing the sweep.
Dyon is trying to keep Simone in close. #T8#
Simone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Dyon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dyon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Simone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dyon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there. #T9#
Simone passes Dyon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dyon is looking for a sweep. Simone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dyon is trying to control but can't.
Simone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Simone wants to pass to mount but Dyon is defending the position.
Simone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Simone wants to free his trapped foot but Dyon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dyon wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Simone wants to free his trapped foot but Dyon is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10#
Dyon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dyon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dyon.
Simone stays in close to Dyon's body and controls the position.
Dyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone content to stall in guard here. #T11#
Dyon controls Simone momentarily but Simone frees himself.
Simone forces his way into half guard.
Simone is thwarting Dyon's attempts to control the position.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone stalling.
Dyon trying to hold on to Simone's head to control him but Simone postures up.
Simone controlling the pace. #T12#
Dyon gets back to full guard.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simone pushes down on Dyon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Simone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Dyon gets back to full guard.
Dyon controls Simone momentarily but Simone frees himself.
Dyon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Dyon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Simone passes into half guard.
Simone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Simone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (4) vs (10) Simone
Simone looking to control but Dyon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dyon tries to reverse the position but Simone maintains control.
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dyon tries to reverse the position but Simone maintains control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 10 to 4.
Joey Simone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CWC 289 - Los Angeles     
Date:   Jan 02, 2022





180 cm
25 yrs
177 lbs



198 cm
31 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 12 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Simone closes the distance and clinches.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Simone successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mondragon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mondragon is pushing down on Simone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simone is fighting to maintain full guard but Mondragon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Simone tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg.
Mondragon not doing much here.
Simone trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simone trying to control but Mondragon postures up. #T1#
Simone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone is trying is best to control the position here.
Simone tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg.
Mondragon is controlling the pace.
Simone is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Simone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but Simone defending well. #SUB#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura but Simone is defending well.
Mondragon trying to control from half guard but Simone is working away.
Simone trying to get back to full guard but Mondragon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (3) vs (0) Simone
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Simone sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Simone tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg.
Simone is not content to let Mondragon control the position.#T4#
Simone is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mondragon jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (6) vs (0) Simone
Simone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simone is trying to control Mondragon's posture but Mondragon avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Simone's face as Mondragon controls the position.
Simone is trying to get back to half guard.
Simone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simone keeps working. #T5#
Mondragon tries to advance to mount but Simone denies him.
Simone being controlled for a moment.
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simone keeps working.
Simone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mondragon off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (6) vs (4) Simone#SUB2#
Mondragon fending off the submission attempt from Simone. #T6#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Simone is continuing to stall.
Simone trying to control momentarily.
Simone just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T7#
Mondragon is keeping busy.
Simone avoiding Mondragon 's attempts to control his hands.
Simone keeps control of the position easily here as Mondragon tries to buck him off.
Simone is not going to allow Mondragon to sit and survive in this position.
Simone is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T8#
Simone trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mondragon wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mondragon staying busy and making it hard for Simone to control.
Mondragon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
Good control from Simone.
Simone avoiding Mondragon 's attempts to control his hands.
Simone controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Simone looking for the choke from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Simone biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mondragon is in bad spot here. #T10#
Simone avoiding Mondragon 's attempts to control his hands.
Simone keeps control of the position easily here as Mondragon tries to buck him off.
Simone avoiding Mondragon 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Simone.
Will Simone go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB2#
Simone working for the choke. #T11#
Simone controlling well, preventing Mondragon from escaping the position.
Simone is controlling the position but Mondragon somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Simone's head to control him but Simone postures up.
Simone works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (6) vs (7) Simone
Simone moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (6) vs (10) Simone#T12#
Mondragon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Simone is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mondragon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T13#
Simone trying to control.
Simone avoiding Mondragon 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Simone.
Simone trying to control.
Mondragon rolls, trying to escape but Simone keeps control of the position. #T14#
Mondragon trying to control but not successfully.
Simone is riding his opponent, not letting Mondragon buck him off.
Mondragon trying to control the hands but Simone breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Simone is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mondragon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 10 to 6.
Joey Simone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CWC 288     
Date:   Dec 26, 2021





198 cm
31 yrs
175 lbs



182 cm
27 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Maiki Taison!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Taison tries to clinch but Simone moves out of range. #CL#
Simone takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Taison ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Taison no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Taison trying to control the position here.
Taison wants to sweep here but Simone controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Simone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simone has managed to get both his arms back between Taison's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taison is keeping the position for now.
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simone looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Taison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simone controls the pace.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Taison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone controlling from the top position.
Taison controls Simone momentarily but Simone frees himself.
Taison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Simone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Taison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (3) vs (0) Taison
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A lull in the action here as Simone stalls from top position.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Simone trying to control the action but Taison is working from the bottom.
Taison is trying to control Simone's posture but Simone avoids it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Simone wants to control but Taison is keeping him busy.
Taison is looking to reverse the position.
Taison manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (3) vs (2) Taison
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simone wants to control but Taison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simone wants to improve his position but Taison is controlling well. #T4#
Simone moves into full guard.
Simone is trying to keep Taison in close.
Simone is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Taison is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Taison wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Simone pulls Taison in to control the position.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taison manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (5) vs (2) Taison#T5#
Simone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taison is keeping the position for now.
Simone pushes down on Taison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taison keeps working.
Taison won't allow Simone to pass to mount.
Simone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Taison is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simone's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simone (5) vs (6) Taison
Simone staying busy and making it hard for Taison to control.
Simone tries to escape but Taison has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here. #T7#
Simone rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Simone trying to control here.
Simone tries to get to full guard but Taison has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Taison seems content to control.
Simone gets full guard.
Taison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Taison looking to pass the guard.
Simone is trying to hold Taison in close to prevent damage but Taison has managed to pass into half guard. #T8#
Simone is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Taison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taison not doing much here.
Taison wants to take a breather but Simone is having none of it.
Taison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simone trying to control but Taison postures up.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Taison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taison stalling away here and it's allowed Simone to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Taison trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone keeping full guard, as Taison tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (7) vs (6) Taison
Taison tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taison is keeping the position for now.
Simone wants to control from the top but Taison keeps moving.
Taison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taison trying to control the position here.
Simone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taison is trying to keep Simone in close. #T11#
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taison is keeping the position for now.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simone wants to control from the top but Taison keeps moving. #T12#
Simone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Taison is trying to keep Simone in close.
Simone trying to control but Taison is working from the bottom.
Simone is really struggling to control Taison but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taison is keeping the position for now.
Simone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Taison is keeping the position.
Simone 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. #T14#
Taison trying to keep a closed guard but Simone is proving a slippery customer.
Simone wants to control from the top but Taison keeps moving.
Simone advances to half guard.
Taison manages to get to full guard.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Taison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Joey Simone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CWC 287     
Date:   Dec 19, 2021





198 cm
31 yrs
175 lbs



165 cm
40 yrs
185 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 25 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Simone tries to clinch up.
Dravezesdi dives in and grabs Simone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simone pushes down on Dravezesdi's head and hops out.#CL#
Simone closes the distance and pushes Dravezesdi back into the cage.#TD#
Simone manages to pull guard.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone is pulling down on Dravezesdi's head. It's preventing any offense from Dravezesdi, at least for the moment.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simone has his hands on Dravezesdi's head, controlling the position.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dravezesdi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simone controls the pace.
Dravezesdi 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.
Simone trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Simone pushing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simone passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (5) vs (0) Dravezesdi#T2#
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain half guard here but Simone keeps moving and retains side control.
Simone wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping him busy.
Dravezesdi stops Simone from passing to mount.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simone taking a breather here.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working. #T3#
Simone has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dravezesdi!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Simone (7) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Simone is looking to work his way around to Dravezesdi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position but Simone isn't that keen on the idea.
Simone controlling his opponent.
Simone is looking to work his way around to Dravezesdi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Simone looking to control but Dravezesdi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dravezesdi is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Dravezesdi tries to improve his position but instead Simone has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Simone (10) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Simone is hanging on to Dravezesdi's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Simone's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dravezesdi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Simone looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Dravezesdi is controlling Simone 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (10) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom. #T5#
Simone has Dravezesdi pulled in close to control his posture.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Simone actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dravezesdi in particular looking to stall.
Simone wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy.
Simone gets back to full guard.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Simone wants to control the position but Dravezesdi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Simone manages to get to full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Simone seems keen to control Dravezesdi's posture.
Dravezesdi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone wants to hit a sweep here but Dravezesdi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Simone there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (10) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi controlling from the full mount.
Simone gets back to half guard.#T8#
Dravezesdi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Simone wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Simone manages to get to full guard.
Dravezesdi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simone wants to sweep here but Dravezesdi controlling him for the moment.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving. #T9#
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone is working hard here to advance position.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T10#
Simone has Dravezesdi pulled in close to control his posture.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone 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.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simone is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Dravezesdi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dravezesdi is stalling in the full guard.
Dravezesdi preventing the sweep.
Simone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (12) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Simone is looking to advance position but Dravezesdi won't allow it. #T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Dravezesdi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dravezesdi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (12) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Simone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (14) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Simone trying to mount his opponent but Dravezesdi defends it.
Simone wants to take a breather but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
Simone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working.
Simone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dravezesdi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simone's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simone (14) vs (11) Dravezesdi#SUB2#
Simone is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Simone trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T14#
Simone tries to escape the position.
Dravezesdi controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Simone's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dravezesdi is riding his opponent, not letting Simone buck him off.
Dravezesdi tries to get the hooks in deep but Simone pushed the leg off.
Dravezesdi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Simone trying to control the action but Dravezesdi just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Simone is trying to defend against the choke here but Dravezesdi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Dravezesdi Tightens the hold and Simone taps out furiously! Dravezesdi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
Vulcahn Dravezesdi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CWC 285     
Date:   Dec 05, 2021





187 cm
28 yrs
180 lbs



198 cm
31 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai moves in looking to clinch but Simone pushes him off.
Simone tries to counter with a clinch but Chai shakes him off and moves away.
Chai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Simone drives through and clinches with Chai against the cage.
Chai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Simone gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Simone pulls guard.
Simone wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Simone has Chai pulled in close to control his posture.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simone trying to control the position here.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.#T1#
Simone is pulling down on Chai's head. It's preventing any offense from Chai, at least for the moment.
Chai wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simone wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Chai controlling from the top position.
Simone is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Simone's guard.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Simone is defending the position.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Simone is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simone avoid being mounted?
Chai controlling the action here.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Simone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Simone is in trouble now - Chai has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (3) vs (0) Simone
Simone wants to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simone is looking to escape.
Simone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Simone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai controlling his opponent.
Simone is trying desperately to improve position.
Chai wants to control but instead Simone manages to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.
Simone trying to control but Chai postures up. #T5#
Simone is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simone wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai is pressing down on Simone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simone is holding on for now.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Chai is trying to control. Simone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai trying to control the pace.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Simone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T6#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Simone is defending well.
Simone controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Simone wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai is looking to advance position but Simone won't allow it.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simone managing to control the position. #T7#
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
Simone keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Simone trying to control the position.
Chai trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom. #T8#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
Simone is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Simone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard. #T9#
Simone looking to control.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Chai is fighting to break Simone's control of his arms but Simone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Simone trying to control the position.
Simone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T10#
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simone wants to improve his position but instead Chai has moved into half guard.
Chai wants to control but Simone is keeping him busy.
Simone gets full guard.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom. #T11#
Simone being controlled here, momentarily.
Simone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Simone controlling the position.#T12#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Chai trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Chai postures up.
Chai wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Simone is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Chai is stalling in the full guard.
Simone is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture. #T13#
Chai trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simone trying to control the position here.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard. #T14#
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Simone is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone seems keen to control Chai's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
A relieved looking Rodrizinho Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CWC 282     
Date:   Nov 14, 2021





188 cm
44 yrs
171 lbs



198 cm
30 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Simone rushes Hunt and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Simone decides to pull guard.
Simone 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.
Hunt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Simone
Simone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Hunt keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Simone 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're seeing a lot of stalling here from Simone.#T2#
Simone passes into half guard.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Simone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yet more stalling tactics from Simone.#T3#
Simone is continuing to stall.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Simone wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it. #T4#
Well, if Simone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hunt tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.
Simone moves into full mount! Hunt won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (5) Simone
Simone avoids the attempt from Hunt to control.
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hunt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Simone controlling from the full mount.
Simone fails to move to back control.
Simone looking to control but Hunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simone prevents Hunt from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simone controlling the pace for now.
Simone wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Simone is trying to take his opponent's back.
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simone looking to control but Hunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simone wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hunt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T7#
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hunt tries to reverse the position but Simone maintains control.
Simone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simone controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Simone moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (0) vs (8) Simone#SUB2#
Hunt defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hunt tries to roll but Simone sticks to his back.
Good control from Simone.#T9#
Hunt tries to break free.
Simone tries to keep control of the position but Hunt is staying busy.
Hunt tries to break free. #T10##SUB2#
Hunt defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (8) Simone
Simone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Simone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (10) Simone#T11#
Simone not doing much here.
More stalling from Simone.
Simone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (2) vs (13) Simone
Hunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simone wants to take Hunt's back here but Hunt is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T12#
Simone wants to take his opponent's back but instead Hunt manages to regain half guard.
Hunt is holding on to half guard well.
Simone is stalling here. Hunt is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Simone seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hunt has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (6) vs (13) Simone
Simone is trying to work for a sweep but Hunt has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (8) vs (13) Simone
Simone tries to control Hunt's body but Hunt pushes him off. Simone squirms to his side and now Hunt has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (11) vs (13) Simone
Simone is in bad spot here.
Simone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T13#
Hunt is not going to allow Simone to sit and survive in this position.
Simone can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Simone tries to break free.
Simone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunt doesn't have the hooks in and Simone manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (11) vs (15) Simone
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully. #T14#
Simone is looking to advance position but Hunt has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (15) vs (15) Simone
Simone holds on for dear life.
Simone is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
Hunt manages to capitalize on a mistake by Simone to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (18) vs (15) Simone
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Simone right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 18 to 15.
Paul Hunt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll     
Date:   Oct 31, 2021





180 cm
37 yrs
170 lbs



198 cm
30 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 11 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 7 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Simone closes the distance and pushes Ribbler back into the cage.
Simone jumps guard but Ribbler stands there with Simone around his waist. Simone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Ribbler drags the fight down to the ground.
Simone content to stall in guard here.
Simone wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Simone stays in close to Ribbler's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone looking to sit in guard and control but Ribbler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (0) Simone#T1#
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ribbler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ribbler preventing the sweep.
Simone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Our spies down at at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform us that Simone has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Simone wants to sweep here but Ribbler controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Simone seems keen to control Ribbler's posture.
Simone has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ribbler has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (5) vs (0) Simone
Simone struggling a bit here.
Simone trying to control but Ribbler flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (8) vs (0) Simone
Simone wants to control his opponent's hands but Ribbler gets his hands free.
Simone is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Simone rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Simone is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Ribbler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Ribbler is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.
Simone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simone.
Ribbler wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Ribbler preventing the sweep.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ribbler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simone has Ribbler pulled in close to control his posture.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Simone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ribbler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ribbler postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone controlling Ribbler's posture. #T5#
Ribbler advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (11) vs (0) Simone
Simone is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ribbler is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (13) vs (0) Simone
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone wants to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
Simone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simone regains half guard.#T6#
Ribbler not doing much here.
Simone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ribbler is working away from the top position though.
Simone trying to get back to full guard but Ribbler takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (16) vs (0) Simone
Ribbler controlling the position easily from mount.
Simone tries to hold on but Ribbler postures up.#T7#
Ribbler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simone is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribbler has a good base and remains in mount.
Ribbler controlling the pace for now.
Simone tries to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
Simone is trying to reverse the position but instead Ribbler has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (19) vs (0) Simone
I really don't envy Simone right now. #T8#
Simone just trying to survive but Ribbler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Simone trying to control the hands but Ribbler won't let him.
Simone tries to break free.
Simone trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Simone defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ribbler's arms.
You can see the frustration on Simone's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T9#
Simone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Good control from Ribbler.
Simone is trying to break free.
Simone trying to control the position but Ribbler manages to sink in the hooks.
Ribbler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Simone rolls, trying to escape but Ribbler keeps control of the position. #T10#
Simone trying to control the position but Ribbler manages to sink in the hooks.
Ribbler has the hooks in. Simone is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ribbler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ribbler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ribbler is not going to allow Simone to sit and survive in this position. #T11#
Simone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB#
Ribbler working for the choke.
Simone tries to roll but Ribbler sticks to his back.
Ribbler not allowing Simone to control his hands.
Ribbler has the hooks in. Simone is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Simone wants to control his opponent's hands but Ribbler gets his hands free.
Simone can't escape the position. #T12#
Simone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Simone's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Ribbler.
Simone looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T13#
Ribbler slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Simone is trying to break free.
Simone just trying to survive but Ribbler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Simone right now.
Simone keeps trying to improve his position.#T14#
Simone just trying to survive but Ribbler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ribbler has the hooks in. Simone is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ribbler not allowing Simone to control his hands.
We've been hearing good reports from Ribbler'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.
Ribbler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Simone doesn't escape.
Simone tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribbler biding his time, looking for the opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 19 to 0.
Ibbe Ribbler retains his welterweight title!
Ibbe Ribbler thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CWC 274     
Date:   Oct 10, 2021





198 cm
30 yrs
175 lbs



182 cm
38 yrs
170 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 24 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Simone has managed to clinch.
Simone tries to pull guard but Arias won't allow it.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Arias turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simone jumps guard but Arias stands there with Simone around his waist. Simone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Simone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arias is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simone is defending well.#TD#
Simone gets control of Arias's arms and successfully pulls guard. Simone will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Simone seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Arias won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
My spies in Broken Dragon Rhythm Arts (HQ) 🔥🔥🔥  inform me that Arias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (0) Arias#T1#
Simone stays in close to Arias's body and controls the position.
Simone wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simone wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving. #T2#
Simone stays in close to Arias's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arias holds on and takes a little breather.
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simone passes into half guard.
Simone trying to mount his opponent but Arias defends it.
Simone not doing much here.
Simone is looking to advance position but Arias won't allow it. #T3#
Simone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arias wants to get back to full guard.
Arias works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simone is fighting to break Arias's control of his arms but Arias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Simone wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving. #T4#
Simone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (5) vs (0) Arias
Arias gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Simone controlling the action here.
Simone continues to stall.#SUB#
Simone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arias sees it coming and defends easily.
Arias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Simone is stalling in the full guard.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Simone preventing the sweep.
Arias being controlled here, momentarily.
Arias keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Arias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simone defends well.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (8) vs (0) Arias#T7#
Arias tries to buck Simone off but Simone is having none of it.
Simone wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy.
Simone tries to move into full mount but can't pass Arias's legs.
Arias tries to buck Simone off but Simone is having none of it.
Simone trying to control the position but Arias is working away.
Arias prevents Simone from improving position. #T8#
Simone controls the position.
Simone'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.
Arias is looking for a sweep.
Simone looking to control but instead Arias has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Arias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simone pushing down on Arias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simone trying to control the pace.
Arias trying to control from the bottom. #T9#
Arias is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Simone is staying active.
Simone wants to take a breather but Arias is having none of it.
Simone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Simone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Arias!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (11) vs (0) Arias
Arias has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Simone (14) vs (0) Arias
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Arias wants to escape the position. #T10#
Simone biding his time, looking for the opening.
Simone tries to keep control of the position but Arias is staying busy.
Simone controls the action.
Simone doesn't have the hooks in and Arias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (14) vs (2) Arias
Simone keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully. #T11#
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Simone pulls Arias in close to prevent any damage.
Simone 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.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone 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.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Arias won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Arias wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Arias wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Arias is proving a slippery customer.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone has Arias pulled in close to control his posture. #T13#
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Arias wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving. #SUB#
Simone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arias preventing the sweep. #T14#
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (16) vs (2) Arias
Arias controlling the position.#SUB2#
Arias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone stands and throws Arias's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (19) vs (2) Arias
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simone's best efforts.
Simone is taking a breather. Arias 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
A very excited looking Joey Simone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Sep 20, 2021





175 cm
33 yrs
179 lbs



198 cm
30 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Buddy Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Simone clinches.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Barnett has him pressed against the cage.
Simone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barnett walks away with a smile on his face. Simone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Simone gets tackled into the cage by Barnett. Barnett maintains the clinch. #TD#
Barnett pulls guard.
Simone advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (0) vs (3) Simone
Barnett is looking to reverse the position.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
Barnett's coaches at AREA 51 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Simone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Simone tries to move to mount but Barnett blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnett (0) vs (5) Simone#T1#
Barnett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnett tries to control the position but Simone now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnett (0) vs (8) Simone
Simone slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Simone is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Simone the control monster continue. Boring.
Our spies down at at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform us that Simone has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Barnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Barnett is in bad spot here.
Simone struggling to keep hold of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Simone gets his hands free as Barnett looks to control.
Simone biding his time, looking for the opening.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Simone is trying to stick to Barnett's back but Barnett is turning into Simone. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Simone's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barnett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (8) Simone
Simone controls Barnett momentarily but Barnett frees himself.
Barnett preventing the sweep.
Simone controlling Barnett's posture.
Barnett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Simone has his hands on Barnett's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone wants to sweep here but Barnett controlling him for the moment.
Barnett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnett won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone is still trying to improve position.
Simone controlling Barnett's posture. #T5#
Let's hope that Simone 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.
Simone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (10) Simone
Simone is stalling here. Barnett is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Simone seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barnett has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnett (6) vs (10) Simone
Simone is looking for a sweep.
Simone struggling a bit here.
Barnett is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T6#
Simone tries to improve position but can't.
Simone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Simone struggling a bit here.
Barnett in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Simone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
I wouldn't like to be where Simone is right now.
Simone is looking for a sweep.
Barnett just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Simone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Barnett controlling the position from side mount.
Simone gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barnett prevents Simone from improving his position.#T9#
Simone is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnett content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Simone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnett stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Barnett slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simone pulls Barnett in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
Barnett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (9) vs (10) Simone
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone is looking to regain half guard here but Barnett keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Simone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Simone manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnett's best efforts.
Simone trying to get back to full guard but Barnett takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (12) vs (10) Simone
Barnett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnett manages to capitalize on a mistake by Simone to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Barnett (15) vs (10) Simone
Simone is in bad spot here.
Simone trying to control the position but Barnett manages to sink in the hooks.
Barnett is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Barnett gets his hands free as Simone looks to control. #T12#
Simone tries to roll but Barnett sticks to his back.
Barnett is not going to allow Simone to sit and survive in this position.
Simone is really stuck here.
What can Simone do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Barnett is hanging on to Simone's back as he tries to escape.
Barnett really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Simone.
Simone is really stuck here. #T13#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Barnett controlling the positon.
Simone is really stuck here.
Barnett not allowing Simone to control his hands.
Barnett controlling well, preventing Simone from escaping the position. #T14#
I would not like to be Simone right now.
Simone trying to control the hands but Barnett breaks the grip.
Simone can't escape the position.
Barnett slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone trying to control the position but Barnett manages to sink in the hooks.
Simone is in bad spot here.
Simone keeps trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barnett takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
Our winner, Buddy Barnett, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Sep 12, 2021





198 cm
30 yrs
175 lbs



182 cm
45 yrs
200 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 23 losses; Vito Mazzini!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mazzini closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Simone to the mat! Simone manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Simone (0) vs (2) Mazzini
Simone is adopting a defensive guard.
Simone seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mazzini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mazzini advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (0) vs (5) Mazzini
You can see the frustration on Simone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone tries to improve position but can't.
Simone is trying to control Mazzini's posture but Mazzini avoids it. #T1#
Mazzini is looking to take a break and control but Simone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mazzini working away.
Simone is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Mazzini wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simone, who protects the arm well.
Mazzini is looking to take a break and control but Simone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simone is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Simone is trying to control Mazzini's posture but Mazzini avoids it.
Simone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Simone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mazzini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mazzini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mazzini's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (5) Mazzini
Mazzini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (7) Mazzini
Simone keeping full guard, as Mazzini tries to pass.
Simone is trying to control the position but Mazzini postures up. #T3#
Mazzini 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.
Simone 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.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mazzini's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (4) vs (7) Mazzini
Mazzini 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.
Mazzini can't keep his opponent in guard - Simone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Simone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simone passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (7) vs (7) Mazzini
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mazzini stops Simone from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Simone controlling from the full mount.
Simone is looking to work his way around to Mazzini's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Mazzini is squirming around, avoiding Simone's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Mazzini bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (7) vs (9) Mazzini
Mazzini stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Mazzini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone 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.
Mazzini wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mazzini drops back, looking for a kneebar! Simone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Simone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Simone!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simone (11) vs (9) Mazzini
Mazzini is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Simone slows the pace down.
Mazzini wants to control but Simone postures up.
Mazzini is trying to improve his position.
Simone 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 Mazzini's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mazzini is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Simone tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mazzini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mazzini wants to get back to full guard.
Mazzini has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mazzini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mazzini wants to sweep here but Simone controlling him for the moment.
Mazzini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Simone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone continues to stall.#SUB2#
Simone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mazzini controls Simone momentarily but Simone frees himself. #T9#
Simone trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
Mazzini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simone controls the pace.
Simone pushes down on Mazzini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Simone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mazzini!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (14) vs (9) Mazzini
Mazzini is desperately trying to improve his position but Simone has a good base and remains in mount.
Simone controlling the position easily from mount.
Mazzini is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Simone controlling the position easily from mount.
Simone fails to advance to Mazzini's back.
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mazzini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Simone working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mazzini is desperately trying to improve his position but Simone has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Simone controlling from mount.
Simone with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Simone content just to control the position here.
Simone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Simone wants to control the pace but Mazzini is squirming around nicely.
Mazzini is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T12#
Mazzini is squirming around, avoiding Simone's attempts to control the action.
Simone controlling his opponent.
Mazzini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simone controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mazzini is looking to escape.
Mazzini is looking to get to half guard.
Simone controlling from the full mount.
Simone wants to take his opponent's back but Mazzini doesn't allow it.
Simone wants to control the pace but Mazzini is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Mazzini wants to hold on but Simone pushes him away.
Simone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mazzini tries to reverse the position but Simone maintains control.
Simone takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Simone (17) vs (9) Mazzini
Simone is riding his opponent, not letting Mazzini buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone looking to hold on to the position here but Mazzini rolls and ends up regaining guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone takes the fight on points by 17 to 9.
Joey Simone thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Sep 11, 2021





180 cm
24 yrs
180 lbs



198 cm
30 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ken Vrjalya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vrjalya has a takedown stuffed.
Vrjalya throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simone's waist but Simone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vrjalya off to one side.
Simone stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Vrjalya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrjalya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Simone moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Simone pulls guard effortlessly.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Simone holds on and takes a little breather.
Vrjalya looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vrjalya might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vrjalya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vrjalya trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Simone is trying to control the position but Vrjalya postures up.
Simone controlling the position.
Simone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Vrjalya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrjalya looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Simone pulls Vrjalya in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Simone is trying to keep Vrjalya in close.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vrjalya is one step ahead there.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vrjalya preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrjalya stays in close to Simone's body and controls the position.
Simone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Vrjalya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vrjalya preventing the sweep.
Simone trying to control the position here.
Simone looking to control.
Vrjalya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T5#
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vrjalya postures up.
Vrjalya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Simone pulls Vrjalya in close to his closed guard and prevents Vrjalya from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vrjalya 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. #T6#
Simone is pulling down on Vrjalya's head to control his posture.
Simone 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.
Vrjalya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vrjalya stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Simone managing to control the position. #T7#
Vrjalya won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone is trying to control the position but Vrjalya postures up.
Vrjalya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Vrjalya from controlling successfully.
Simone has his hands on Vrjalya's head, controlling the position. #T8#
Vrjalya stays in close to Simone's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Simone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vrjalya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Simone 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.#T9#
Vrjalya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Simone managing to control the position.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (0) vs (2) Simone
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrjalya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone pushes down on Vrjalya's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vrjalya controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vrjalya trying to control here. #T11#
Vrjalya is not content to let Simone control the position.
Still in half guard, Simone seems content to control.
Simone trying to mount his opponent but Vrjalya defends it.
Simone is controlling the pace.
Simone wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping him busy.
Simone trying to pass the guard but Vrjalya defending well. #T12#
Simone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Simone 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're seeing a lot of stalling here from Simone.
Vrjalya has his hands clasped together around Simone's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Simone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vrjalya sees it coming and defends easily.#T13#
Vrjalya is looking to improve his position.
Simone is just content to waste time from the top position. Vrjalya takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vrjalya being controlled here, momentarily.
Simone trying to control but Vrjalya is working from the bottom.
Simone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Vrjalya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vrjalya is adopting a defensive guard.
Vrjalya looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 2 to 0.
Our winner, Joey Simone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: CWC 251     
Date:   Aug 15, 2021





198 cm
29 yrs
175 lbs



185 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Simone clinches. #TD#
Simone manages to pull guard.
Simone working a defensive guard but Diaz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (0) vs (3) Diaz
Simone being controlled for a moment.
Diaz working away.
Simone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Simone desperately trying to maintain half guard.
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.
Simone is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simone avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone's coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Simone is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simone avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Simone looking for submissions off his back.
Simone trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Simone regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Simone seems keen to control Diaz's posture.
Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Simone keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Diaz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Simone keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (3) Diaz
Simone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is pulling down on Simone's head. It's preventing any offense from Simone, at least for the moment.#T4#
Simone passes into half guard.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Diaz wants to control but Simone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simone trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Simone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Simone content to control rather than advance.
Simone is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Simone trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Diaz is pulling down on Simone's head. It's preventing any offense from Simone, at least for the moment.
Diaz is trying to keep Simone in close.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz keeps trying to improve his position.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Simone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simone manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (5) Diaz#T7#
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simone preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Simone is having none of it.
Simone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simone is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer. #T8#
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (4) vs (5) Diaz
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Diaz is pulling down on Simone's head to control his posture.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Simone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Simone is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diaz pulls Simone in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz controls Simone momentarily but Simone frees himself.
Simone preventing the sweep. #T11#
Simone wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Simone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz controls Simone momentarily but Simone frees himself.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simone is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz is looking to control Simone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Simone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Simone trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Simone is controlling the pace.
Diaz is holding on to half guard well.
Simone frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (7) vs (5) Diaz#T13#
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simone looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diaz is controlling an arm, preventing Simone from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simone fails to move to back control.
Simone controlling his opponent.
Diaz stops Simone from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T14#
Diaz wants to control but Simone is having none of it.
Simone tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
Simone content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone trying to control but he's not successful this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
A very excited looking Joey Simone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Dick Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'.

 

Event: CACC 233     
Date:   Jul 25, 2021





198 cm
29 yrs
175 lbs



187 cm
26 yrs
180 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Rodrizinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Simone takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Simone drags the fight down to the ground.
Simone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Simone being controlled here, momentarily.
Simone is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Chai is fighting to break Simone's control of his arms but Simone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Chai won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Chai is pulling down on Simone's head to control his posture.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chai wants to improve his position but instead Simone has moved into half guard. #T2#
Chai tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simone is working away from the top position though.
Simone works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (5) vs (0) Chai
Chai controls the position for a moment.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Simone wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai is trying to control Simone's posture but Simone avoids it. #T3#
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Simone wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Simone keeps moving and retains side control.
Simone tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chai's legs.
Chai seems a little lost for a moment, as Simone dominates the positioning.
Simone wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Simone controls the position.#T4#
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Chai stops Simone from passing to mount.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Simone wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai sneaks back into half guard.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Chai tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.
Simone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chai wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chai trying to hold on to Simone's head to control him but Simone postures up.
Chai gets full guard.
Simone wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Simone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (8) vs (0) Chai#T6#
Simone tries to move to mount but Chai blocks the move with his legs.
Chai looks to move to half guard but instead Simone has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Simone (10) vs (0) Chai
Simone pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chai tries to hold on but Simone pushes him away.
Chai is desperately trying to improve his position but Simone has a good base and remains in mount.
Chai tries to hold on but Simone postures up.
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simone fails to move to back control.
Simone is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Chai can't escape the position.
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Simone wants to take his opponent's back but Chai doesn't allow it.
Chai wants to hold on but Simone pushes him away.
Simone trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (10) vs (2) Chai#T8#
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Simone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #T9#
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simone seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chai is fighting to break Simone's control of his arms but Simone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (12) vs (2) Chai
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai 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.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Simone postures up.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai pulls Simone in close to his closed guard and prevents Simone from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chai wants to sweep here but Simone controlling him for the moment.
Chai working a defensive guard here. #T11#
Simone controlling from the top position.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there.
Simone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simone pushing down on Chai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Simone content to control rather than advance. #T12#
Chai trying to control but Simone postures up.
Chai won't allow Simone to pass to mount.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chai moves into full guard.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Chai is trying to control the position but Simone postures up.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simone controls the pace.
Simone stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Simone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chai keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Chai looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Simone puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Simone works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (15) vs (2) Chai
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T14#
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chai is desperately trying to improve his position but Simone has a good base and remains in mount.
Simone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simone trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Simone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Joey Simone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CWC 227     
Date:   Jul 18, 2021





198 cm
29 yrs
175 lbs



177 cm
30 yrs
174 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Read moves into the clinch.
Simone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Read walks away with a smile on his face. Simone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simone tries to clinch there but Read circles away. #TD2#
Read scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Simone (0) vs (2) Read
Read wants to pass to mount but Simone is defending the position.
Simone wants to improve his position but Read is controlling well.
Simone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Simone looking for a guillotine here but Read defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Read is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Simone seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Read controlling from the top position. #T2#
Simone pulls Read in close to his closed guard and prevents Read from doing any damage or advancing position.
Read content to stall in guard here.
Simone pulls Read in to control the position.
Read trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Read looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Read being controlled here momentarily.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Read got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Read has managed to get both his arms back between Simone's legs - danger averted.
Read being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Read's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (2) Read
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Read is keeping the position for now.
Read seems keen to control Simone's posture.
Read is looking to sweep but instead, Simone has passed into half guard.
Simone is trying to control the action in half guard but Read is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Simone works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (5) vs (2) Read
Read is desperately trying to improve his position but Simone has a good base and remains in mount.
Simone tries to control but Read wriggling away.
Read is looking to get to half guard.
Simone controlling the position easily from mount.
Read has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Simone (8) vs (2) Read
Simone really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Read.#T6##SUB#
Simone looking to break Read's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Read remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Simone will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Simone is looking for the choke from the back position but Read is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Simone patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Read tries to break free.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simone looking to hold on to the position here but Read rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Read trying to control the position.
Read is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simone looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Simone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Read controlling Simone's posture.
Read lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (8) vs (4) Read
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Read's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (10) vs (4) Read#T8##SUB#
Simone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Read looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Read looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Read!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simone (10) vs (8) Read
Simone is looking for a sweep.
Read working away.
Read passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Simone!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Simone (10) vs (10) Read
Simone is looking to improve his position but Read isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Read tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Read looking to control but Simone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simone is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Read sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simone manages to get to full guard. #T10#
Read won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Read's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (12) vs (10) Read
Read is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simone pushes down on Read's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Simone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Read wants to sweep but Simone has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (15) vs (10) Read#T11#
Read is not content to let Simone control the position.
You can see the frustration on Read's face as Simone controls the position.
Simone tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Simone content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Read manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simone's best efforts.#T12#
Simone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Read is defending well.
Simone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Simone wants to pass to mount but Read is defending the position. #T13#
Simone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simone is keen to just control but Read is a slippery customer.
Simone wants to free his trapped foot but Read is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Read is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (18) vs (10) Read
Simone laying and praying for a moment but Read takes advantage and regains half guard. #T14#
Simone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Simone trying to control the action but Read is working from the bottom.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Read is defending well.
Read is refusing to be controlled, as Simone sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Simone passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (21) vs (10) Read

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone takes the fight on points by 21 to 10.
Our winner, Joey Simone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: CWC 220     
Date:   Jul 04, 2021





180 cm
23 yrs
177 lbs



198 cm
29 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mondragon rushes Simone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Mondragon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Mondragon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Simone
Mondragon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simone seems keen to control Mondragon's posture.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Our spies down at at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform us that Simone has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Mondragon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Simone pulls Mondragon in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Simone 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.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simone 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.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mondragon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (2) Simone#SUB#
Mondragon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mondragon managing to control the position. #T2#
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mondragon is trying to keep Simone in close.
Mondragon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving. #SUB#
Mondragon has his foot on Simone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simone works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Simone postures up.
Simone being controlled here momentarily.
Simone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mondragon pulls Simone in close to prevent any damage.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mondragon trying to control the position here. #T4#
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Simone trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Simone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simone is continuing to stall.
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Simone postures up. #T5#
Simone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.
Mondragon can't keep his opponent in guard - Simone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mondragon is staying active underneath Simone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Mondragon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Mondragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone trying to control from half guard but Mondragon is working away.
Mondragon has his hands clasped together around Simone's back. He's all about the action.
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Simone seems content to control.#T7#
Mondragon wants to get back to full guard.
Mondragon is staying active underneath Simone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Simone trying to pass the guard but Mondragon defending well. #T8#
Mondragon wants to control but Simone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simone controlling the action here.
The adventures of Simone the control monster continue. Boring.
Simone wants to pass to mount but Mondragon is defending the position. #SUB2#
Simone is looking for submissions but instead, Mondragon has regained full guard.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully. #T9#
Mondragon managing to control the position. #SUB#
Mondragon working for a triangle but Simone defends it easily.
Simone stays in close to Mondragon's body and controls the position.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Mondragon has control of Simone's left arm, preventing Simone from doing any damage.
Simone trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon controlling the position.
Simone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simone forces his way into half guard.
Mondragon wants to control the action here but instead Simone manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (2) vs (5) Simone
Simone wants to take Mondragon's back here but Mondragon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T11#
Simone wants to control the pace but Mondragon is squirming around nicely.
Mondragon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simone controlling his opponent.
Mondragon wants to control but Simone is having none of it.
Mondragon is looking to improve his position but Simone isn't that keen on the idea.
Simone wants to take his opponent's back but Mondragon doesn't allow it. #T12#
Mondragon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simone looking to control but Mondragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mondragon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simone wants to control but Mondragon has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Simone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Simone is keen to just control but Mondragon is a slippery customer.#T13#
Simone controlling the pace.
Simone wants to free his trapped foot but Mondragon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mondragon wants to control but Simone is keeping busy.
Simone is keen to just control but Mondragon is a slippery customer.
Simone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mondragon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14#
Simone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (2) vs (8) Simone
Mondragon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Simone tries to move to mount but Mondragon blocks the move with his legs.
Mondragon tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (2) vs (10) Simone
Mondragon is squirming around, avoiding Simone's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Joey Simone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CACC 211     
Date:   Jun 20, 2021





198 cm
29 yrs
175 lbs



181 cm
40 yrs
184 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Vito Scaletta!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Simone wants to clinch up but Scaletta keeps it at a distance.
Scaletta tries to clinch there but Simone circles away. #CL#
Simone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Scaletta walks away with a smile on his face. Simone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Simone darts in and clinches Scaletta up against the cage.
Simone fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Scaletta pulls guard.
Scaletta looking to control.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Scaletta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Scaletta is trying to control the position but Simone postures up.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Scaletta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simone trying to control but Scaletta is working from the bottom.
Scaletta being controlled here, momentarily.
Scaletta seems keen to control Simone's posture.#T2#
Scaletta is trying to control the position but Simone postures up.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone controlling from the top position.
Scaletta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Scaletta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scaletta wants to sweep here but Simone controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Scaletta is trying to control the position but Simone postures up.
Scaletta pulls Simone in close to prevent any damage.
Simone looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Scaletta working for a triangle but Simone defends it easily.
Simone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4##SUB2#
Scaletta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simone pushing down on Scaletta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simone is trying to control the action in half guard but Scaletta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Simone works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (3) vs (0) Scaletta
Simone is looking to take a break and control but Scaletta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simone taking a breather here.
Scaletta is not content to let Simone control the position. #T5#
Simone tries to move to mount but Scaletta blocks the move with his legs.
Scaletta wants to control but Simone postures up.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Simone is looking to take a break and control but Scaletta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scaletta tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Scaletta wants to control but Simone postures up.
Simone controls the position from side control.
Scaletta tries to improve position but can't.
Simone is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Scaletta will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Scaletta tries to bench press Simone off him but Simone keeps the position.
Simone tries to advance to mount but Scaletta denies him.
Simone trying to control the position but Scaletta is working away.
Scaletta is trying to improve his position.
Simone is looking to take a break and control but Scaletta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Scaletta wants to control but Simone postures up.#SUB#
Simone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Simone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Simone in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Scaletta struggling a bit here.#T8#
Simone happy to just control the position for now.
Simone is looking to take a break and control but Scaletta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Scaletta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Scaletta tries to buck Simone off but Simone is having none of it.
Simone tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Simone moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T9#
Simone trying to control the action but Scaletta is working from the bottom.
Scaletta stops Simone from passing to mount.
Simone takes a little break here. Scaletta wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
You can see the frustration on Scaletta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T10#
Simone takes a little break here. Scaletta wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Simone is looking to take a break and control but Scaletta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scaletta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Simone wants to control but Scaletta is keeping him busy.
Scaletta trying to control here.
Simone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Scaletta moves into full guard. #T11##SUB2#
Simone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simone pushing down on Scaletta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scaletta keeps working.
Scaletta wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simone in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Scaletta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simone is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Simone advances to half guard.
Scaletta is trying to get back to full guard.
Simone not doing much here.
Simone uses his free foot to push down on Scaletta's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Scaletta.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (6) vs (0) Scaletta
Simone controlling his opponent.
Scaletta is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Scaletta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scaletta tries to lock up and control but Simone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scaletta is squirming around, avoiding Simone's attempts to control the action.
Scaletta is controlling an arm, preventing Simone from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Simone controlling from the full mount.
Scaletta slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Scaletta wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Scaletta is looking to control Simone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scaletta avoid being mounted?#T14#
Simone prevents Scaletta from improving his position.
Scaletta is looking to control Simone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scaletta avoid being mounted?
Simone trying to control the pace.
Simone moves into full mount! Scaletta won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (9) vs (0) Scaletta
Scaletta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Simone working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Joey Simone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CACC Mondragon vs Scaletta     
Date:   Jun 13, 2021





185 cm
37 yrs
179 lbs



198 cm
29 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Diaz clinches up against the cage.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone tries to pull guard but Diaz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Simone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Simone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Simone holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.#T1#
Simone being controlled here, momentarily.
Simone pulls Diaz in to control the position.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Simone is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
Diaz won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Simone is controlling Diaz's posture.#T2#
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Simone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simone is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Simone holds on and takes a little breather.
Let's hope that Simone 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.#T3#
Simone controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simone wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Simone looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diaz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Diaz is taking a breather. Simone 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.
Simone desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Simone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard.
Simone has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Simone is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Diaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simone.
Diaz stands and throws Simone's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (3) vs (0) Simone
Simone is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Simone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Simone is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Simone is concentrating on defense, preventing Diaz from advancing position. #T6#
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simone is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simone avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Simone looking for submissions off his back.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone has a hand on Diaz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diaz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (6) vs (0) Simone
Simone is trying to reverse the position but instead Diaz has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (9) vs (0) Simone
Diaz avoiding Simone 's attempts to control his hands. #T7#
Simone tries to break free.
Diaz controlling the position well here. Simone rolled but Diaz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Simone can't escape the position.
Diaz avoiding Simone 's attempts to control his hands.
Diaz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Simone doesn't escape. #T8#
Diaz has the hooks in. Simone is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Diaz is riding his opponent, not letting Simone buck him off.
Simone wants to escape the position.
Simone trying to control the position but Diaz manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T9#
Simone turns into Diaz and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (9) vs (2) Simone
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz managing to control the position.
Simone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there. #T10#
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz has Simone pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz is really struggling to control Simone but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there. #T11#
Simone wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Simone is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Simone content to stall in guard here.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Simone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Simone controlling the pace. #T13#
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz is concentrating on defense, preventing Simone from advancing position.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diaz trying to hold on to Simone's head to control him but Simone postures up.
Simone is taking a breather. Diaz 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.#T14#
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simone is working away from the top position though.
Simone is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simone wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Diaz trying to control here.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Simone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (9) vs (5) Simone
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 9 to 5.
Dick Diaz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: CACC 203: Brown vs Wasa     
Date:   May 30, 2021





180 cm
35 yrs
170 lbs



198 cm
28 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 9 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Simone drives through and clinches with Ribbler against the ropes. #TD2#
Simone drags the fight down 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.#SUB#
Ribbler 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.
Simone pulls Ribbler in to control the position.
Simone looking to control.
Ribbler being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is trying to keep Ribbler in close.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Ribbler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Simone has his hands on Ribbler's head, controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ribbler'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.#SUB2#
Simone working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ribbler has passed into half guard!
Simone preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Simone is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ribbler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simone keeps working. #T2#
Simone is trying to maintain the position but Ribbler is very close to passing his half guard.
Ribbler prevents Simone from improving his position.
Simone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Simone keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Simone wants to improve his position but Ribbler is controlling well.
Ribbler is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Simone is looking to improve his position.
Ribbler is trying to control the action in half guard but Simone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ribbler controlling the action here.
Ribbler is pressing down on Simone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simone is holding on for now.
Simone preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ribbler is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
Simone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simone is looking to sweep but instead, Ribbler has passed into half guard.
Simone is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Simone controlling the position well.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.
Simone trying to control here.
Simone is looking to get back to full guard here but Ribbler has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (3) vs (0) Simone#T5#
Ribbler working away.
Simone is not content to let Ribbler control the position.
Simone looking for a sweep but Ribbler has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (5) vs (0) Simone
Simone wants to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
Simone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simone wants to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.#T6#
Ribbler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simone tries to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
Simone is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ribbler is staying active.
Simone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simone tries to hold on but Ribbler postures up.
Simone tries to control the position but Ribbler now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (8) vs (0) Simone
Simone breaks Ribbler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (8) vs (2) Simone#T7#
Simone looking to sit in guard and control but Ribbler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (10) vs (2) Simone
Simone keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simone is pulling down on Ribbler's head to control his posture.
Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler preventing the sweep.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Ribbler is proving a slippery customer. #T8#
Ribbler stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Ribbler trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone is looking to sweep but instead, Ribbler has passed into half guard.
Simone wants to improve his position but Ribbler is controlling well.
Simone controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ribbler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Simone wants to get back to full guard.
Simone is staying active underneath Ribbler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Ribbler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone is trying to control but Ribbler passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (13) vs (2) Simone
Simone tries to bench press Ribbler off him but Ribbler keeps the position.
Ribbler wants to control but Simone is keeping him busy.
Ribbler advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (15) vs (2) Simone
Simone really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T10#
Simone is still trying to improve position.
Simone wants to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
Simone is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribbler has a good base and remains in mount.
Ribbler trying to control but Simone is having none of it.
Simone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ribbler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Ribbler prevents Simone from getting the reversal.
Ribbler wants to control the pace but Simone is squirming around nicely.
Simone is looking to get to half guard.
Ribbler controlling his opponent.
Simone tries to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away. #T12#
Simone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ribbler wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Simone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ribbler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simone can't escape the position.
Simone keeps trying to improve his position.#T13#
Ribbler avoids the attempt from Simone to control.
Simone prevents Ribbler from taking his back.
Simone is trying desperately to improve position.
Ribbler controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Simone is looking to improve his position but Ribbler isn't that keen on the idea.
Ribbler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simone tries to reverse the position but Ribbler maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone reaches up to try and control the position but Ribbler seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Simone rolls and tries to escape and now Ribbler has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (18) vs (2) Simone
Simone wants to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
Ibbe Ribbler retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ibbe Ribbler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CACC 194: Jiurgite vs Kakuto 2     
Date:   May 02, 2021





195 cm
22 yrs
180 lbs



198 cm
28 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Simone drives through and clinches with Bandito against the ropes.
Bandito has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Simone pulls guard successfully.
Simone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bandito controls the pace.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bandito stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito looking to sit in guard and control but Simone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Simone
Bandito wants to sweep but no luck.
Simone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bandito's guard.
Simone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Simone wants to free his trapped foot but Bandito is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Simone is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bandito trying to hold on to Simone's head to control him but Simone postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Simone sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Simone seems to be working for a kimura but Bandito defends the submission attempt.
Bandito is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandito is staying active underneath Simone, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Bandito wants to control but Simone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Simone is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandito gets back to full guard.
Simone forces his way into half guard.
Bandito is looking for a sweep. Simone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandito gets back to full guard.
Bandito being controlled here, momentarily.
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Simone wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now.
Bandito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simone passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (5) Simone
Simone works to advance to full mount. Bandito defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (0) vs (7) Simone
Simone content just to control the position here.
Simone trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simone tries to control but Bandito wriggling away.
Bandito tries to reverse the position but Simone maintains control.
Simone controlling the pace for now.
Simone wants to control the pace but Bandito is squirming around nicely.
Bandito is trying desperately to improve position.
Simone content just to control the position here. #T5#
Simone wants to control the pace but Bandito is squirming around nicely.
Bandito tries to lock up and control but Simone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simone controlling the pace for now.
Bandito is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simone fails to advance to Bandito's back.
Bandito tries to hold on but Simone postures up.
Simone controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Bandito really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simone controlling his opponent.
Bandito slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Bandito gets back to full guard.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simone passes Bandito's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7#
Bandito is refusing to be controlled, as Simone sits in half guard.
Bandito tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.
Bandito has a hand on Simone's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Simone takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (10) Simone
Simone trying to control but Bandito is having none of it.
Bandito is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Simone jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bandito manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bandito manages to get back to half guard.#T8#
Simone is keen to just control but Bandito is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bandito looking for submissions off his back.
Bandito is looking for a sweep. Simone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (13) Simone
Simone wants to control the pace but Bandito is squirming around nicely.
Bandito is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Simone controlling the position easily from mount.
Bandito sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Simone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandito keeps working.
Well, if Simone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Simone is looking to advance position but Bandito won't allow it. #T10#
Simone prevents Bandito from improving his position.
Simone tries to pass to full mount but Bandito defends it.
Bandito is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Simone is trying to work for a kimura but Bandito is defending well.
Bandito is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandito trying to get back to full guard but Simone takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (16) Simone
Simone controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Bandito stops Simone from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandito is looking to escape.
Bandito tries to hold on but Simone postures up.#SUB2#
Simone working for a submission but Bandito is keeping him at bay.
Bandito working to try and regain half guard. #T12#
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
Simone looking to control but Bandito is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simone is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bandito is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (0) vs (19) Simone
Bandito tries to break free.
Simone is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bandito is really stuck here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
A lull in the action here. #T13#
Bandito just trying to survive but Simone is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Simone is hanging on to Bandito's back as he tries to escape.
Our spies down at at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform us that Simone has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Simone just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bandito tries to roll but Simone sticks to his back.
Simone tries to keep control of the position but Bandito is staying busy.
Simone just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bandito wants to escape the position.
Simone is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T14#
Simone wants to control but Bandito manages to buck him off and is now in Simone's guard! Nice work there by Bandito!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (19) Simone
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (21) Simone#SUB#
Simone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandito has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simone has managed to get both his arms back between Bandito's legs - danger averted.
Bandito being controlled here, momentarily.
Simone trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 21 to 2.
Joey Simone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Enamorado Bandito had this to say: 'Hump was too dry. '.

 

Event: CACC 190: Fiso vs Kuronoa II     
Date:   Apr 18, 2021





198 cm
28 yrs
175 lbs



183 cm
38 yrs
184 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Peter Barnkvist!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Barnkvist moves into the clinch.#TD#
Simone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barnkvist uses from the top position.
Simone seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnkvist's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (0) Barnkvist
Barnkvist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnkvist being controlled here, momentarily.
Barnkvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simone wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
Simone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnkvist keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Barnkvist is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone controlling from the top position.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there.
Barnkvist trying to keep a closed guard but Simone is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Barnkvist has control of Simone's left arm, preventing Simone from doing any damage.
Simone wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Simone won't allow Barnkvist to sweep him here.
Simone looking to sit in guard and control but Barnkvist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (2) Barnkvist
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Simone keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnkvist postures up.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnkvist won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving. #T4#
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard.
Barnkvist won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone controls Barnkvist momentarily but Barnkvist frees himself.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.#T5#
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Simone trying to control the position.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (4) vs (2) Barnkvist
Barnkvist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving. #T6#
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnkvist is keeping the position for now.
Simone wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
Barnkvist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (4) vs (4) Barnkvist
Barnkvist wants to free his trapped foot but Simone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simone is trying to control the position but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnkvist is fighting to break Simone's control of his arms but Simone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Simone can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnkvist advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnkvist wants to pass to mount but Simone is defending the position.
Simone is trying to maintain the position but Barnkvist is very close to passing his half guard.
Simone holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Simone is staying active underneath Barnkvist, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnkvist is working away from the top position though.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but Simone defending well. #T8#
Simone gets back to full guard.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnkvist passes Simone's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Barnkvist seems to be looking for submissions.
Simone is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Simone is trying to control but can't.
Simone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnkvist works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (4) vs (7) Barnkvist
Simone is working to get back to half guard. #T9#
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simone is looking to escape.
Barnkvist might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simone haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Simone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simone working to try and regain half guard. #T10##SUB2#
Barnkvist swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Simone is now in Barnkvist's guard. A big mistake from Barnkvist there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (6) vs (7) Barnkvist
Barnkvist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnkvist seems keen to control Simone's posture.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone won't allow Barnkvist to sweep him here. #T11#
Barnkvist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (6) vs (9) Barnkvist
Simone gets full guard.
Simone is trying to control the position but Barnkvist postures up.
Simone keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnkvist manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (8) vs (9) Barnkvist
Simone advances to half guard.
Well, if Simone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barnkvist is staying active underneath Simone, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Barnkvist trying to control here.
Simone passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (11) vs (9) Barnkvist
Barnkvist is working to get back to half guard.
Simone controlling the pace for now.
Simone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Simone forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Simone (14) vs (9) Barnkvist
Barnkvist can't escape the position.
Barnkvist trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Barnkvist tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Simone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simone takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Simone (17) vs (9) Barnkvist
Simone struggling to keep hold of the position.
Barnkvist trying to control the hands but Simone won't let him. #T14#
Barnkvist rolls, trying to escape but Simone keeps control of the position.
Barnkvist keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnkvist looking very determined here, making life difficult for Simone.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Barnkvist can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Simone is looking for the choke from the back position but Barnkvist is controlling his hands well.
Barnkvist is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Simone off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Barnkvist tries to roll but Simone sticks to his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone takes the fight on points by 17 to 9.
Joey Simone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CACC 181:Brown v Morrison Jr 2     
Date:   Mar 21, 2021





200 cm
30 yrs
178 lbs



198 cm
28 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Brutalis Rhino! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Rhino forces Simone back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Simone drags the fight down to the ground.
Simone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simone is continuing to stall.
Rhino is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rhino won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rhino looking to pass the guard.
Rhino is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhino (0) vs (2) Simone
Rhino is looking to control Simone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhino avoid being mounted?
Simone is keen to just control but Rhino is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Simone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rhino (0) vs (5) Simone
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rhino is looking to escape.
Simone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simone looking to control but Rhino is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simone controlling the position easily from mount.
Simone tries to control but Rhino wriggling away. #T2#
Simone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simone is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Rhino is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Rhino (0) vs (8) Simone
Simone controlling well, preventing Rhino from escaping the position.
Rhino is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Simone.
Let's hope that Simone 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.
Well, with Simone on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Rhino is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Simone doesn't have the hooks in and Rhino manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhino (2) vs (8) Simone
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rhino tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rhino manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhino (2) vs (10) Simone
Rhino trying to keep a closed guard but Simone is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Simone pushes down on Rhino's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rhino regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simone stopping the sweep attempt from Rhino.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Rhino is keeping the position.
Simone stopping the sweep attempt from Rhino.
Simone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simone advances to half guard. #T4#
Simone prevents Rhino from improving his position.
Rhino works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rhino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone wants to control from the top but Rhino keeps moving.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simone advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Simone seems content to control.
Rhino tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.#T5#
Rhino won't allow Simone to pass to mount.
Simone controlling the action here.
Rhino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rhino (2) vs (13) Simone#T6#
Rhino is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Simone has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rhino (2) vs (16) Simone
Simone really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rhino.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Simone's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Simone slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rhino is in bad spot here.
Simone controlling from the back.
Simone keeps control of the position as Rhino tries to break free. #T7##SUB2#
Simone is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rhino is defending well though. Simone let's go of the attempt for now.
Simone biding his time, controlling Rhino.
Rhino is really stuck here.
Simone tries to keep control of the position but Rhino is staying busy.
Rhino tries to escape but Simone has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Simone is looking to control Rhino but Rhino is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Simone is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rhino tries to break free. #T8#
What can Rhino do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #SUB2#
Rhino preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Simone.
Simone controlling the position well here. Rhino rolled but Simone kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Simone is trying to stick to Rhino's back but Rhino is turning into Simone. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Simone's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rhino.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhino (4) vs (16) Simone
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhino (4) vs (18) Simone
Simone trying to control but Rhino is working from the bottom.
Simone stopping the sweep attempt from Rhino.#T9#
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Rhino is keeping the position.
Simone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simone advances to half guard.
Simone wants to pass to mount but Rhino is defending the position.
Rhino is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simone's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rhino (8) vs (18) Simone
Rhino is hanging on to Simone's back as he tries to escape.
Rhino just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Simone trying to control the position but Rhino manages to sink in the hooks. #T10#
Simone is keeping busy.
Simone has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Simone tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Simone defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rhino's arms.
Rhino has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Simone's body.
Rhino has the hooks in. Simone is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Simone staying busy and making it hard for Rhino to control.
Simone breaks Rhino's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhino (8) vs (20) Simone
Simone stays in close to Rhino's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Rhino escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rhino keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Rhino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rhino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T12#
Rhino keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Rhino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rhino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simone controls the pace.
Well,Rhino is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Rhino keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone stays in close to Rhino's body and controls the position.
Simone trying to control but Rhino is working from the bottom.
Rhino looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Simone stays in close to Rhino's body and controls the position.
Simone wants to control from the top but Rhino keeps moving.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simone slips nicely into half guard.
Rhino is trying to get back to full guard.
Simone is controlling the pace.
Rhino is trying to maintain the position but Simone is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Rhino tries to get to full guard but Simone has control of the leg.
Rhino gets back to full guard.
Rhino is trying to keep Simone in close.
Simone trying to control but Rhino is working from the bottom.
Rhino wants to sweep but no luck.
Rhino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simone controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 20 to 8.
A very excited looking Joey Simone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CACC 172: Ribbler vs Simone     
Date:   Feb 21, 2021





180 cm
34 yrs
165 lbs



198 cm
27 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 8 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Simone fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Simone closes the distance and clinches.
Simone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ribbler smiles and moves away. #TD#
Ribbler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ribbler (4) vs (0) Simone
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ribbler working away.
Simone is trying to work for a sweep but Ribbler has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (6) vs (0) Simone
Simone tries to control Ribbler's body but Ribbler pushes him off. Simone squirms to his side and now Ribbler has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (9) vs (0) Simone
Simone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ribbler keeps control of the position as Simone tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Simone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T1#
Ribbler not allowing Simone to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Simone's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ribbler avoiding Simone 's attempts to control his hands.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ribbler doesn't have the hooks in and Simone manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (9) vs (2) Simone#T2#
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard.
Simone postures up.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simone trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Simone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Simone content to stall in guard here.
Simone is looking to advance position but Ribbler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribbler (13) vs (2) Simone
Ribbler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ribbler tries to push Simone's head away but Simone is holding on tight.
Simone really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Ribbler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Simone moves into full guard.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ribbler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simone keeping full guard, as Ribbler tries to pass.
Simone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Simone looking to control.
Ribbler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ribbler preventing the sweep. #T6#
Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler looking to pass the guard.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone controls Ribbler momentarily but Ribbler frees himself.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
Simone has his hands on Ribbler's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Ribbler trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Simone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ribbler defends well.
Ribbler wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Simone wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ribbler is now in half guard.
Ribbler is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Simone tries to roll over but Ribbler keeps him under control.
Simone keeping hold of Ribbler's head, controlling as best he can.
Simone is trying to maintain the position but Ribbler is very close to passing his half guard.
Simone tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg.
Ribbler is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Ribbler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simone is looking to control Ribbler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simone avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ribbler in particular looking to stall.
Simone is looking to improve his position.
Simone is trying to control but Ribbler passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (16) vs (2) Simone
Simone tries to bench press Ribbler off him but Ribbler keeps the position.
Simone keeps trying to improve his position.
Simone wants to control but Ribbler postures up.#T10#
Simone is looking for a sweep.
Ribbler tries to advance to mount but Simone denies him.
Simone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ribbler off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribbler (16) vs (6) Simone#SUB2#
Simone has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ribbler is keeping busy.
Ribbler trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Simone just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Simone's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T11#
Ribbler trying to control the action but Simone just sinks the hooks in.
Ribbler staying busy and making it hard for Simone to control.
Ribbler is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ribbler tries to roll but Simone sticks to his back. #T12#
Simone tries to get the hooks in deep but Ribbler pushed the leg off.
Simone keeps control of the position as Ribbler tries to break free.
Ribbler trying to control the hands but Simone breaks the grip.
Simone slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB2#
Ribbler defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Simone's arms.
Simone wants to control but Ribbler is keeping busy.#T13##SUB2#
Simone is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ribbler knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ribbler for a finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Simone's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Simone is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Simone tries to keep control of the position but Ribbler is staying busy.#SUB2#
Simone is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ribbler has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T14#
Simone trying to control.
Simone controlling well, preventing Ribbler from escaping the position.
Simone controls the action.
Let's hope that Simone 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribbler staying busy and making it hard for Simone to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
Ibbe Ribbler retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Ibbe Ribbler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CACC 167: Arias vs Sanchez II     
Date:   Jan 31, 2021





198 cm
27 yrs
175 lbs



181 cm
34 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Alen Ohanian!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ohanian shoots in and bounces Simone off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Simone (0) vs (2) Ohanian
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ohanian trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone wants to sweep here but Ohanian controlling him for the moment.
Simone controls Ohanian momentarily but Ohanian frees himself.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Ohanian from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Ohanian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ohanian manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (2) Ohanian
Ohanian is trying to keep Simone in close.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Simone trying to control but Ohanian is working from the bottom.
Ohanian looking for a sweep. Not yet Ohanian, not yet. #T2#
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Ohanian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ohanian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ohanian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Ohanian is keeping the position.
Ohanian is trying to keep Simone in close.
Ohanian looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Simone puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Simone is taking a breather. Ohanian 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.#T3#
Ohanian is looking for a sweep. Simone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone trying to pass the guard but Ohanian defending well.
Ohanian is trying to get back to full guard.
Simone controlling the action here.
Ohanian is looking for a sweep. Simone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Simone wants to pass the guard but Ohanian is defending well.
Simone slows the pace down in half guard.
Ohanian is looking for a sweep. Simone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ohanian won't allow Simone to pass to mount.
Ohanian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simone looking to sit in guard and control but Ohanian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (4) Ohanian
Simone wants to hit a sweep here but Ohanian passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Simone there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (2) vs (7) Ohanian#T5#
Simone wants to control but Ohanian is having none of it.#SUB2#
Ohanian with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Simone regains half guard.
Ohanian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simone.#T6#
Simone is trying to control the position but Ohanian postures up.
Simone has his hands on Ohanian's head, controlling the position.
Ohanian is looking to pass into half guard but Simone pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Simone is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (4) vs (7) Ohanian
Ohanian working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at Team Beta Fail inform us that Ohanian has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Simone stands and throws Ohanian's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (7) vs (7) Ohanian#SUB#
Simone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ohanian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Simone tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ohanian's legs. #T7#
Ohanian sneaks back into half guard.
Simone is looking to take a break and control but Ohanian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ohanian keeping hold of Simone's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Simone trying to control the action but Ohanian is working from the bottom. #T8#
Simone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Simone passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (10) vs (7) Ohanian
Ohanian tries to buck Simone off but Simone is having none of it.
Simone advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Simone (12) vs (7) Ohanian
Simone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Ohanian wants to hold on but Simone pushes him away.
Ohanian is looking to improve his position but Simone isn't that keen on the idea.
Simone controlling from the full mount.
Simone wants to control but Ohanian has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Simone wants to control but Ohanian is keeping him busy. #T10#
Ohanian is looking to improve his position.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ohanian keeps working.
Ohanian trying to hold on to Simone's head to control him but Simone postures up.
Simone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ohanian!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (15) vs (7) Ohanian
Ohanian can't escape the position.
Ohanian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simone prevents Ohanian from getting the reversal.#T11#
Simone takes Ohanian's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ohanian is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Simone (18) vs (7) Ohanian
Simone is trying to control but Ohanian is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ohanian is looking to escape.
Ohanian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ohanian wants to control but Simone is having none of it.
Ohanian is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Simone looking to control but Ohanian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simone controlling the position easily from mount.
Simone wants to control the pace but Ohanian is squirming around nicely.
Simone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ohanian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T13#
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ohanian is looking to escape.
Simone controlling the position easily from mount.
Ohanian tries to improve his position but instead Simone has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Simone (21) vs (7) Ohanian
You can see the frustration on Ohanian's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Simone.
Ohanian prevents Simone from getting a body triangle.#T14#
Ohanian can't escape the position.
Simone biding his time, looking for the opening.
Simone tries to keep control of the position but Ohanian is staying busy.
Simone controlling the position well here. Ohanian rolled but Simone kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Simone doesn't have the hooks in and Ohanian manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (21) vs (9) Ohanian
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ohanian stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Ohanian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone takes the fight on points by 21 to 9.
After winning the bout, Joey Simone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CACC 162: Mazzini vs Declan 3     
Date:   Jan 17, 2021





184 cm
27 yrs
176 lbs



198 cm
27 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tatu Kurri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kurri has Simone up against the ropes in a clinch.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Kurri turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Kurri has hold of one of Simone's legs. Simone is fighting the takedown attempt but Kurri gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kurri (2) vs (0) Simone#SUB#
Kurri drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kurri jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kurri postures up.
Kurri sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Simone's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Kurri is working for a submission of some sort.
Kurri is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kurri (5) vs (0) Simone
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kurri has control of Simone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Simone regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Simone manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Simone has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Simone is looking for a sweep. Kurri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kurri is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simone is just riding it out for now. Kurri eventually gives up the hold.
Kurri prevents Simone from improving his position.
Simone wants to control but Kurri is keeping busy.
Kurri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Kurri is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simone defends it well.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Kurri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kurri.
Kurri prevents Simone from improving his position.
Simone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kurri is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Simone still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Simone has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kurri (5) vs (4) Simone
Kurri is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Simone taking a breather here.
Kurri stops Simone from passing to mount.
Kurri looking for a sweep but Simone has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kurri (5) vs (6) Simone
Kurri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kurri is working hard here to advance position.
Kurri bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurri (7) vs (6) Simone
Simone controls Kurri momentarily but Kurri frees himself.
Kurri trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Kurri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Kurri postures up.
Kurri looking to pass the guard.
Simone looking to control.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Simone holds on and takes a little breather.
Kurri wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Kurri trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Simone manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurri (7) vs (8) Simone
Kurri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kurri keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully. #T5#
Kurri 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.#SUB#
Kurri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simone defends it easily.#SUB#
Kurri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simone defends well.
Kurri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kurri being controlled here, momentarily.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurri keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass. #T6##SUB#
Kurri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simone defends it easily.
Simone wants to control from the top but Kurri keeps moving.
Simone passes Kurri's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Simone prevents Kurri from improving his position.
Simone wants to take a breather but Kurri is having none of it.
Simone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simone trying to pass the guard but Kurri defending well. #T7#
Kurri is looking for a sweep. Simone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurri keeps working.
Simone uses his free foot to push down on Kurri's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kurri.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kurri (7) vs (11) Simone
Kurri is looking to improve his position but Simone isn't that keen on the idea.
Simone trying to control but Kurri is having none of it.
Kurri is trying to escape the mount. #T8#
Simone wants to control the pace but Kurri is squirming around nicely.
Kurri is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simone avoids the attempt from Kurri to control.
Simone looking to control but Kurri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kurri stops Simone from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kurri tries to reverse the position but Simone maintains control.
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kurri is looking to escape. #T9#
Kurri tries to hold on but Simone pushes him away.
Kurri has given up his back here. Will Simone look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Kurri (7) vs (14) Simone
Simone controlling well, preventing Kurri from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Simone controlling the positon.
Kurri is really stuck here.
Simone trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kurri wants to escape the position. #T10##SUB2#
Simone is cranking Kurri's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Kurri! He's tightened the choke and Kurri is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joey Simone!
After winning the bout, Joey Simone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Tatu Kurri had this to say: 'ggwp'.

 

Event: CACC 158: Hozdic vs Morgan     
Date:   Jan 03, 2021





198 cm
27 yrs
175 lbs



185 cm
35 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Diaz gets tackled into the ropes by Simone. Simone maintains the clinch. #TD#
Simone decides to pull guard.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simone controlling the position.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (0) vs (3) Diaz
Diaz tries to move to mount but Simone blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Simone has one of Diaz's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Diaz wants to control but Simone is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Simone is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it. #T1#
Diaz slows the pace down.
Simone isn't going anywhere.
You can see the frustration on Simone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Simone is looking for a sweep.
Simone is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Simone can't do much from the bottom here.
Simone is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Diaz controlling from side mount.
Simone is trying to get back to half guard.
Simone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (3) Diaz
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Still in half guard, Simone seems content to control.
Diaz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simone wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is staying active underneath Simone, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diaz's guard. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simone pulls his head out easily.
Simone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diaz is looking to control Simone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Simone moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (5) vs (3) Diaz
Diaz is not content to let Simone control the position. #T4##SUB#
Simone tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Diaz keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diaz regains half guard.
Simone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Simone wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Simone is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Simone passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (8) vs (3) Diaz#T5#
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Simone's attempts to control the action.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simone is really struggling to control Diaz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Simone's attempts to control the action.
Simone prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
Simone seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Diaz is holding on tight.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simone controlling from the full mount.
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here. #T6#
Simone controlling the position easily from mount.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simone forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Simone (11) vs (3) Diaz
Simone trying to control momentarily.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Diaz fending off the submission attempt from Simone.
Diaz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T7#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Simone controlling the positon.
Diaz can't escape the position. #SUB#
Simone working for the choke.
Diaz staying busy and making it hard for Simone to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Diaz wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Simone's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Simone trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Diaz doesn't escape. #T8#
Diaz just trying to survive but Simone is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Diaz is in bad spot here.
Simone is looking to control Diaz but Diaz is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Simone doesn't have the hooks in and Diaz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (11) vs (5) Diaz
Simone trying to control the position.
Simone wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Simone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Diaz wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Simone is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
Simone working a defensive guard here. #T10#
Simone keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Simone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simone controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Simone is trying to hold Diaz in close to prevent damage but Diaz has managed to pass into half guard. #T11#
Diaz prevents Simone from improving his position.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Simone is having none of it.
Diaz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Simone trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Diaz manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (11) vs (8) Diaz
Simone prevents Diaz from taking his back.#T12#
Simone is looking to get to half guard.
Simone wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Simone (11) vs (11) Diaz
Diaz doesn't have the hooks in and Simone manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (13) vs (11) Diaz
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Simone pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simone moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (16) vs (11) Diaz
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T13#
Simone works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (19) vs (11) Diaz
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simone controlling the position easily from mount.
Diaz tries to hold on but Simone postures up.
Diaz manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Simone trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom. #T14#
Diaz manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone takes the fight on points by 19 to 11.
A very excited looking Joey Simone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Dick Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'.

 

Event: CACC 156: Ribbler v Dravezesdi     
Date:   Dec 27, 2020





198 cm
27 yrs
175 lbs



189 cm
30 yrs
176 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; William Snowdon!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Snowdon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Simone (0) vs (4) Snowdon#SUB2#
Snowdon is trying to get an arm triangle but Simone is defending well.
Snowdon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simone keeps working.
Simone tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Snowdon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snowdon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone prevents Snowdon from improving position. #SUB2#
Snowdon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simone is trying to get back to half guard.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SUB2#
Snowdon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simone, who protects the arm well.
Simone wants to control but Snowdon postures up.
Simone is looking to regain half guard here but Snowdon keeps moving and retains side control.
Simone holding on.#SUB2#
Snowdon is trying to get an arm triangle but Simone is defending well. #SUB2#
Snowdon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simone, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB2#
Snowdon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Simone gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Simone (0) vs (6) Snowdon
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Snowdon content just to control the position here.
Simone is desperately trying to improve his position but Snowdon has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Snowdon has control of Simone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Simone regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Simone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Snowdon. #T3##SUB2#
Snowdon looking for a guillotine from mount but Simone is having none of it.
Simone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Snowdon trying to control but Simone is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Snowdon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simone is squirming around, avoiding Snowdon's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Snowdon working for a submission but Simone is keeping him at bay.
Simone is trying desperately to improve position.#T4##SUB2#
Snowdon has control of Simone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Simone regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Snowdon has hold of Simone's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Simone manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Snowdon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Simone regains half guard.
Simone tries to roll over but Snowdon keeps him under control.
Snowdon is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.#T5##SUB2#
Snowdon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Simone wants to control but Snowdon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Snowdon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Snowdon stands and throws Simone's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (0) vs (9) Snowdon#SUB2#
Snowdon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T6#
Simone is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Snowdon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Snowdon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Simone can't do much from the bottom here.
Snowdon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Simone's legs. #T7##SUB2#
Snowdon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snowdon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Snowdon working away.
Simone is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Snowdon is trying to get an arm triangle but Simone is defending well.
Simone tries to buck Snowdon off but Snowdon is having none of it.#SUB2#
Snowdon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snowdon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Simone is trying to control Snowdon's posture but Snowdon avoids it. #T8##SUB2#
Snowdon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Snowdon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Snowdon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simone sneaks back into half guard.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Snowdon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Snowdon is looking for a kimura here. #T9##SUB2#
Snowdon seems to be working for a kimura but Simone defends the submission attempt.
Snowdon trying to control from half guard but Simone is working away.
Simone is controlling Snowdon's trapped leg to prevent Snowdon from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Snowdon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simone is just riding it out for now. Snowdon eventually gives up the hold. #T10##SUB2#
Snowdon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Snowdon seems to be looking for submissions.
Snowdon trying to pass the guard but Simone defending well.
Simone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snowdon trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Snowdon passes Simone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Snowdon is trying to control the action in half guard but Simone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Snowdon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone trying to hold on to Snowdon's head to control him but Snowdon postures up.
Simone holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Snowdon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simone sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Snowdon is working for a kimura but Simone is defending it quite comfortably.
Simone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T12#
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Snowdon is proving a slippery customer.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Snowdon trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone seems keen to control Snowdon's posture.
Snowdon looking to pass the guard.
Simone 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.
Snowdon trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowdon slips nicely into half guard.#T13#
Snowdon prevents Simone from improving his position.
Simone is working hard here to advance position.
Simone is looking to control Snowdon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simone avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Snowdon is looking for a kimura but Simone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snowdon to get the leverage.
Simone keeping hold of Snowdon's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Snowdon is looking for a kimura here. #T14##SUB2#
Snowdon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simone is just riding it out for now. Snowdon eventually gives up the hold.
Snowdon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Snowdon wants to work for an arm triangle but Simone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simone is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Simone keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snowdon wants to control but Simone is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Snowdon wins on points by 9 to 0.
Our winner, William Snowdon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: CACC 148: Pavlov vs Donde     
Date:   Dec 06, 2020





198 cm
26 yrs
175 lbs



187 cm
24 yrs
180 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Rodrizinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Simone closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Simone pulls Chai into guard.
Simone keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (0) Chai#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simone defends well.
Simone looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (2) Chai
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone trying to control the position.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone 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.
Chai trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Simone is trying to keep Chai in close. #T2#
Chai wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simone looking to control.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Simone keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (4) vs (2) Chai
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simone'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.
Simone postures up. #T4#
Simone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simone manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (4) vs (4) Chai
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Simone 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.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (6) vs (4) Chai
Simone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai is pulling down on Simone's head. It's preventing any offense from Simone, at least for the moment.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Simone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simone controls the pace.#T6#
Chai 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 trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai pulls Simone in to control the position.
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (6) vs (6) Chai
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Simone is working hard here to advance position.
Chai passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (6) vs (9) Chai
Simone is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simone, who protects the arm well.
Chai tries to advance to mount but can't. #T8##SUB2#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simone, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simone, who protects the arm well.
Simone being controlled for a moment.
Simone wants to control but Chai postures up.#SUB2#
Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chai controls the position from side control.#T9#
Chai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Simone's legs.
Simone is not content to let Chai control the position.
Simone can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Simone denies him. #T10#
Chai trying to control the position but Simone is working away.
Chai taking a breather here.
Simone wants to control but Chai postures up.
Simone is trying to improve his position.
Simone wants to control but Chai postures up.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Simone denies him. #T11#
Simone wants to control but Chai postures up.
Simone manages to get back to half guard.
Simone is pressing down on Chai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Chai looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simone keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Simone's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Chai trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Simone is trying to keep Chai in close.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (8) vs (9) Chai
Simone preventing the sweep.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Simone stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (11) vs (9) Chai
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14#
Chai prevents Simone from moving into mount.
Simone is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simone tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Simone off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simone (11) vs (13) Chai
Simone looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Chai is looking to control Simone but Simone is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 13 to 11.
Our winner, Rodrizinho Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Syn 732     
Date:   Nov 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Simone tenderised Trujillo's leg. Trujillo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trujillo connects with a looping right hand.
Simone slips under a jab from Trujillo.
Trujillo swats away the attempt to clinch by Simone.
Simone slips under a jab from Trujillo.
Simone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simone slips under a jab from Trujillo.
Trujillo connects with a leg kick.
Simone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trujillo moves away.
Simone scores with a decent looking hook.
Simone throws a body punch but Trujillo moves out of range.
We've been informed that Simone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo tries to score with a low kick but Simone moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Trujillo misses its intended target.
Trujillo throws an overhand right that lands on Simone's shoulder, as Simone tries to avoid the shot.
Trujillo missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Trujillo misses.
Trujillo swings for the body but Simone moves out of range. #T1#
Trujillo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Simone is able to avoid easily.
Trujillo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Simone's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Trujillo swings for the body but Simone moves out of range.
Trujillo throws out a loose jab but Simone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trujillo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trujillo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Trujillo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Trujillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simone.
Simone delivers a nice body kick.
Trujillo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dominic Trujillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trujillo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trujillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Trujillo looks to land a right hand but Simone moved out of range.
Trujillo misses with a looping left.
Crunch! Simone slams his shin into Trujillo's torso.
A head kick misses from Simone.
A quick step to the side and Trujillo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trujillo misses with a hook
enabling Simone to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Simone avoids the body shot from Trujillo.
Trujillo throws a leg kick that misses.
Simone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trujillo doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice sprawl there from Simone as Trujillo shoots in.
Simone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trujillo misses the shot to the body.
Simone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Simone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Trujillo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trujillo scrambles back to his feet.
Simone throws a body shot but no joy.
Trujillo connects with a jab.
Simone lands a nice shot that snaps Trujillo's head back.
Trujillo misses with a body shot.
Simone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Trujillo is out of range.
Trujillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simone was well out of range. Poor timing from Trujillo.
Trujillo misses with a hook to the body
enabling Simone to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Simone tries to clinch but Trujillo moves away
and Trujillo counters with a straight right hand.
Trujillo blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trujillo. Simone does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick lands for Simone.
Simone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trujillo manages to avoid it.
Trujillo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Simone has closed the distance and engaged Trujillo in a clinch.
Trujillo tries a body shot but Simone blocks it.
Simone jumps guard but Trujillo stands there with Simone around his waist. Simone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Simone misses with a punch to the body.
Trujillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Simone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simone lands a body shot.
Simone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Simone.
Trujillo prevents a body shot from Simone.
Trujillo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simone is defending well.
Simone fails to pull guard.
Trujillo lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trujillo prevents a body shot from Simone.
A hook to the body from Simone. #BC#
Trujillo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trujillo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Simone drives through and clinches with Trujillo against the cage.
Trujillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trujillo lands with a light punch inside.
Simone takes a shot to the head.
Simone can't find room to land a body shot as Trujillo controls the action.
Trujillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Simone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simone lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Simone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simone slips under a jab from Trujillo.
Trujillo throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simone. That's going to slow Trujillo down.
Simone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simone slips under a jab.
Trujillo loads up on a big right hand but Simone slips the punch.
Simone counters with a body kick.
Trujillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Simone is just out of range.
Simone lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joey Simone will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Trujillo misses with a right hand
and Simone counters with a straight right hand.
Trujillo misses with a looping right.
Simone looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Trujillo tries to move into range but Simone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good exchange - Simone coming out on top.
Trujillo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Simone throws a hook but Trujillo avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Simone. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Trujillo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Trujillo misses with a hook. Simone ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Simone misses.
Trujillo misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Trujillo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simone can't do much from the bottom here.
Trujillo landing a few strikes.
Simone taking a bit of punishment here - Trujillo scoring with strikes. #T1#
Trujillo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Trujillo in side control, throwing shots but Simone defends.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Simone moves into full guard.
Trujillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simone's head.
Trujillo wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Trujillo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trujillo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Simone keeping full guard, as Trujillo tries to pass.
Trujillo stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trujillo wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Trujillo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trujillo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Simone wants to pass the guard but Trujillo is keeping the position.#T3#
Simone passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Simone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trujillo gets back to half guard.
Trujillo trying to hold on to Simone's head to control him but Simone postures up.
Simone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trujillo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Trujillo works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Trujillo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Simone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simone looking to sit in guard and control but Trujillo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Simone has momentary wrist control but Trujillo slips an elbow through the middle.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone has momentary wrist control but Trujillo slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trujillo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Trujillo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dominic Trujillo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Simone closes the distance and clinches.
Simone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trujillo backwards.
Simone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trujillo backwards.
Simone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trujillo backwards. #TD#
Trujillo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Trujillo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trujillo looking to pass the guard.
Simone has momentary wrist control but Trujillo slips an elbow through the middle.
Simone pulls Trujillo in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trujillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simone wants to sweep here but Trujillo controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simone pulls Trujillo in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Simone is looking for a triangle but Trujillo pushes his legs off easily.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Trujillo from controlling successfully.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Trujillo postures up in Simone's guard and throws a big left but Simone blocks it. #SUB2#
Trujillo stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Simone has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Trujillo manages to get his head free but now Simone has transitioned to an armbar! Trujillo grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Simone! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Simone!
A very excited looking Joey Simone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: TWGC 32 (205lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Oct 26, 2020





180 cm
23 yrs
187 lbs



198 cm
26 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Jethro Boudreaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Boudreaux looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Simone!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boudreaux (4) vs (0) Simone
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Boudreaux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Boudreaux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boudreaux's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone tries to get to full guard but Boudreaux has control of the leg. #T1#
Boudreaux trying to control the action but Simone is working from the bottom.
Boudreaux is looking to advance position but Simone won't allow it. #SUB#
Boudreaux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boudreaux controlling the pace.
Boudreaux is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.
Simone tries to get to full guard but Boudreaux has control of the leg.
Simone is trying to control but can't. #T2##SUB#
Boudreaux seems to be looking for submissions.
Simone is pressing down on Boudreaux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boudreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boudreaux stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Boudreaux trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Boudreaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Simone trying to control the position.
Boudreaux forces his way into half guard.
Boudreaux is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Boudreaux is looking to take a break and control but Simone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Boudreaux wants to work for an arm triangle but Simone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Boudreaux seems to be looking for submissions.
Simone has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Simone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boudreaux looking to sit in guard and control but Simone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (4) vs (2) Simone
Boudreaux keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Boudreaux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there.
Simone wants to control from the top but Boudreaux keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Boudreaux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simone is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Boudreaux isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Simone stacks Boudreaux 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 Simone!
Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (4) vs (5) Simone
Boudreaux stops Simone from passing to mount.
Simone has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Boudreaux (4) vs (7) Simone
Simone mounts Boudreaux! Really nice guard pass there!
Simone controlling the pace for now.
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boudreaux is looking to escape. #T5#
Boudreaux working to try and regain half guard.
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boudreaux is squirming around, avoiding Simone's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boudreaux can't escape the position.
Simone controlling from mount.
Boudreaux is working to get back to half guard. #T6#
Boudreaux is working hard here to advance position.
Simone controlling the pace for now.
Boudreaux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simone controlling from mount.
Simone with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T7#
Simone wants to control the pace but Boudreaux is squirming around nicely.
Boudreaux is trying to escape the mount but Simone keeps good control and instead manages to take Boudreaux's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Boudreaux (4) vs (10) Simone
Simone has the hooks in. Boudreaux is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Boudreaux showing good submission defense here.
Simone controls the position.
Boudreaux is in bad spot here.
Boudreaux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Boudreaux is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Simone.
Boudreaux is keeping busy.
Boudreaux is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Boudreaux is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Simone tightening his grip on Boudreaux, looking for the choke.
Simone struggling to keep hold of the position. #T9#
Boudreaux is in bad spot here.
Simone trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Boudreaux doesn't escape.
Simone wants to control but Boudreaux is keeping busy.
Boudreaux is trying to break free.
Simone tries to keep control of the position but Boudreaux is staying busy.
Simone has the hooks in. Boudreaux is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Simone is trying to stick to Boudreaux's back but Boudreaux is turning into Simone. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Simone's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boudreaux.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (6) vs (10) Simone
Boudreaux pushes down on Simone's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Boudreaux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simone defends it well. #T10##SUB#
Boudreaux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boudreaux moves into full mount! Simone won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (9) vs (10) Simone
Simone manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.
Simone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boudreaux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boudreaux's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boudreaux (9) vs (14) Simone
Simone doesn't have the hooks in and Boudreaux manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (11) vs (14) Simone
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T11#
Boudreaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Simone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boudreaux is aware though and is defending well.
Boudreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone wants to sweep here but Boudreaux controlling him for the moment.
Boudreaux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet. #T12#
Boudreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet. #SUB2#
Simone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simone is trying to keep Boudreaux in close.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boudreaux is one step ahead there.
Boudreaux looking to pass the guard.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boudreaux is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
Boudreaux tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boudreaux pushing down on Simone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simone.
Boudreaux wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Boudreaux stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Boudreaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Boudreaux sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boudreaux advances to half guard. #T14#
Simone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simone.
Boudreaux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (14) vs (14) Simone
Simone manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boudreaux's best efforts.#SUB2#
Simone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Boudreaux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simone is just riding it out for now. Boudreaux eventually gives up the hold.
Simone trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Boudreaux gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Boudreaux takes the fight on points by 15 to 14.
Jethro Boudreaux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Syn 722     
Date:   Oct 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Trotter moves into the clinch.
Trotter tries to land a knee to the head but Simone blocks with his arms.
We've been informed that Simone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Simone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simone prevents a body shot from Trotter.
Simone lands a hook that snaps the head of Trotter backwards. #BC2#
Simone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simone looks for the body kick but Trotter saw that one coming.
Simone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trotter's sensitive parts.
Simone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Trotter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Simone lands with an uppercut that bounces Trotter off the ropes and back into range.
Trotter scores with a shot to the body.
Trotter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simone can pounce on him.
Trotter lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Trotter drives through with a takedown into Simone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Simone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trotter stays in close to Simone's body and controls the position. #T1#
Trotter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simone's head.
Trotter trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Trotter 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.
Trotter trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trotter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trotter stands and throws Simone's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Trotter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simone keeps working.
Simone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trotter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB#
Trotter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Trotter wants to take a breather but Simone manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Trotter.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trotter 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.
Simone 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#
Simone tries to pass to full mount but Trotter defends it.
Simone trying to control from half guard but Trotter is working away. #T3#
Still in half guard, Simone seems content to control.
Trotter trying to control from the bottom.
Simone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Simone is trying for a kimura here. Trotter looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Simone wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Simone!
A very excited looking Joey Simone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Alonzo Trotter stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry dudes'.

 

Event: Syn 710     
Date:   Aug 28, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Aleksy finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Aleksy tries to clinch but Simone moves away
and Simone counters with a good low kick that Aleksy was not able to check.
Simone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Simone circles away from the clinch attempt
and Simone counters with a solid body kick.
Aleksy swinging wildly here.
Aleksy throws a big shot that misses.
Aleksy throws an overhand right that lands on Simone's shoulder, as Simone tries to avoid the shot.
Aleksy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good work by Aleksy as he checks the leg kick.
Aleksy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simone thows a leg kick but Aleksy checks it
and Aleksy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simone takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#Simone is rocked!#CL#
Simone tries to keep at a distance but Aleksy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aleksy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Simone blocks an uppercut. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aleksy.
Aleksy stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Simone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simone cracks a nice hook into Aleksy's ribs.
Simone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aleksy.
Simone let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Simone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aleksy.
We've been told by Aleksy's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aleksy throws a body kick that misses.
A punch combination from Aleksy misses.
Simone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Simone 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.
Simone throws a head kick but Aleksy moves out of range.
Simone avoids the head kick by Aleksy.
Aleksy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Aleksy drives through and clinches with Simone against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simone.
Aleksy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aleksy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simone misses with some punches. #T2#
Simone lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aleksy blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Simone jumps guard and drags Aleksy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Aleksy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Aleksy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Simone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aleksy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aleksy throws a lazy right hand but Simone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD#
Aleksy lands a left and a right that send Simone crashing to the mat, dazed. Aleksy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Simone is still on wobbly legs! Can Aleksy finish him?#T3#
Simone tries to clinch but Aleksy is having none of it.
Simone seems to have recovered his senses.
Aleksy takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Aleksy misses.
Simone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aleksy darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#That has opened up Joey Simone's cut even more.
Aleksy misses with a hook to the body
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simone circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aleksy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aleksy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Aleksy misses.
Simone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aleksy tries to clinch there but Simone circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aleksy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aleksy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aleksy misses with a jab to the body
and Simone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Aleksy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Aleksy tries to keep at a distance but Simone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aleksy.
A right hand to the body from Simone.
Simone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simone misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aleksy.
Simone has a couple of punches blocked by Aleksy.
Aleksy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aleksy misses with a punch on the inside.
Aleksy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
Simone can't find room to land a body shot as Aleksy controls the action.
Simone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aleksy scores with a shot to the side of Simone's head.
Aleksy stalling in the clinch.
Simone misses with a punch to the body.
Simone can't find room to land a body shot as Aleksy controls the action.
Aleksy blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tytus Aleksy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
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#
Aleksy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simone counters with a good low kick that Aleksy was not able to check.
Aleksy tries to bum rush Simone with a series of wild strikes but Simone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Simone moves into range and clinches up with Aleksy.
Joey Simone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aleksy swings wildly with an uppercut but Simone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simone tries a body shot but Aleksy blocks it.
Simone working hard to break the clinch.
Simone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Aleksy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aleksy controlling the action here for a moment.
Simone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simone tries a body shot but Aleksy blocks it.
Simone lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksy lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Simone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Simone fails to pull guard.
Aleksy struggles to land a body shot inside as Simone controls his hands. #T1#
Simone misses with a body punch.
Aleksy throws a head punch that misses.
Simone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tytus Aleksy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Simone.
Aleksy lands with a right to the head.
Simone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Aleksy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aleksy throws a big shot that misses.
Aleksy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simone.
Simone feints and then cracks Aleksy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aleksy down.
Simone slips a straight right by Aleksy.
Aleksy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Simone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tytus Aleksy is winning the standup battle so far.
Simone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Simone thuds his right hand into Aleksy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aleksy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Simone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
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!
Aleksy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simone.
Simone throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tytus Aleksy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Aleksy misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Aleksy moves into range and clinches up with Simone.
Nice body punch from Simone.
Aleksy misses with a punch on the inside.
Aleksy lands a right hand.
Aleksy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simone is looking to break free of the clinch but Aleksy has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simone.
Aleksy can't find room to land a body shot as Simone controls the action.
Aleksy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simone backwards. #BC#
Aleksy breaks the clinch.
Aleksy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Simone misses with a low kick. #CL#
Simone tries to keep at a distance but Aleksy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aleksy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
Simone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aleksy's elbow.
Simone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aleksy backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Aleksy struggles to land a body shot inside as Simone controls his hands. #BC2#
Simone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aleksy looks to land a body kick but Simone moved away.
Simone throws a head kick that misses
and Simone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Simone.
Aleksy throws a sloppy body shot
and Simone counters with a nice uppercut.
Aleksy scores with a jab. Simone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aleksy tests Simone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simone lands a leg kick that knocks Aleksy off balance momentarily.
Simone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aleksy wants to clinch up but Simone keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Simone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simone connects with a looping right hand.
Aleksy lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aleksy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
The fighters circling - Aleksy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aleksy's sensitive parts.
Aleksy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simone to score with a decent uppercut.
Simone moves out of range as Aleksy strikes.
Simone throws a body kick that misses.
Aleksy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Simone responds with a good body kick, but Aleksy manages to step out the way in time.
Aleksy scores with a three punch combo!
Simone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aleksy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aleksy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#The cut above Joey Simone's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Aleksy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#KD#
Aleksy lands a big uppercut and Simone crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Simone looks OK. Aleksy waves Simone back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Aleksy shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Simone is on queer street and Aleksy is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Tytus Aleksy!
A very excited looking Tytus Aleksy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CFC 433     
Date:   Jul 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Crosby darts in and clinches Simone up against the cage.
Simone throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simone.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Simone misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Simone.
The referee is keeping an eye on Crosby - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Simone lands a hook that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby pushes Simone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simone misses with a body punch.
Crosby scores with a shoulder strike.
Simone can't break the clinch.
Simone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Simone throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Simone misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby lands a body punch.
Crosby lands a hook that snaps the head of Simone backwards. #T1#
Crosby lands a body punch.
Simone tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Simone has a couple of punches blocked by Crosby.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Simone misses with some punches.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simone's elbow.
Simone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simone lands a nice uppercut.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Simone.
Crosby scores with a shot to the side of Simone's head.
Crosby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crosby keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simone's efforts to push away.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Simone controls his hands.
Simone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crosby.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Simone. #T2#
Simone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simone misses with a body punch.
Simone doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Simone manages to break the clinch.
Simone throws an off balance right hand
letting Crosby counter with a right hand.
Crosby slips a jab from Simone.
Sloppy strikes from Crosby. Those never looked like landing.
Crosby scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Crosby lands a jab to Simone's midsection.
Crosby looks to throw the jab but Simone is out of range.
Simone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crosby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simone. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Simone.
Crosby is looking for a counter combo.
Crosby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crosby moves out of range of the body kick from Simone.
Crosby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Crosby misses with a hook.
Simone steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away.#CL#
Crosby moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Simone.
Crosby lands a body shot.
Simone tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simone lands with a short shot to the head.
Simone tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simone misses with some punches. #BC2#
Simone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crosby misses with an uppercut. Simone saw that one coming.
Crosby moves out of range of the strikes.
Crosby connects with a crisp jab.
Crosby checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crosby checks a leg kick. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Crosby. Those never looked like landing.
Simone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simone throws a head kick but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby looks to land a combination. Simone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simone scores with a jab. Crosby acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Simone just misses with a punch to the body.
Simone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Simone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simone lands a left hand.
Simone misses with a body punch.
Crosby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crosby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby lands with a light punch inside.
Simone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crosby has him pressed against the cage.
Crosby holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Crosby lands a hook that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Crosby has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crosby there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crosby misses with a straight left.
Dany Crosby is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Crosby forces Simone back against the cage and clinches.
Simone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Crosby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
Crosby lands a hook that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
Dany Crosby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Crosby lands an uppercut.
Simone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crosby stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simone tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Simone back against the cage.
Simone lands with a short shot to the head.
Crosby lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Crosby takes a shot to the head.
Simone misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Crosby is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Simone throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Simone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Simone.
Simone throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
A short right from Crosby on the inside.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Simone.
Simone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Simone tries to pull guard but Crosby won't allow it.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Crosby turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dany Crosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Simone.
Simone misses with some punches.
Crosby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simone can do to turn this around?
Simone blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Still in the clinch, Simone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crosby just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simone misses with the head strike.
Simone struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands. #T2#
Crosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crosby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simone tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simone blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Simone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simone throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Crosby.
A short right from Crosby on the inside.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Crosby.
Simone throws a head punch that misses.
Simone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby is looking to control Simone's arms but Simone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crosby has his back to the cage.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Simone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crosby just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Simone misses with the head strike.
Simone working aggressively here.
Simone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simone tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Simone back against the cage. #BC#
Crosby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simone swats away the attempt to clinch by Crosby.
Simone throws a low kick but Crosby avoids it.
Simone throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Crosby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosby needs to keep his hands up - Simone had a free shot at his head there.
Simone digs a good body shot into Crosby's ribs.
Crosby scores with a shot to the body.
Crosby connects with the punch.
A lazy body kick from Simone
and Crosby counters with a nice kick to the body.
Crosby throws a looping overhand right but Simone ducks down to avoid it.
Crosby's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simone under the eye.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crosby misses with a left hand
and Simone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crosby throws a hook but Simone avoids it easily.
Simone tries to work over Crosby's front leg with a kick but Crosby checks it.
Crosby misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Crosby as he connects with a hook.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Simone.
Crosby blocks a jab.
Crosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crosby takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crosby. Simone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby misses with a looping left.
Simone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crosby.
Crosby on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Simone misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simone throws a counter combo.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Simone.
Crosby lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Simone throws a lazy uppercut
and Crosby counters with a nice body shot.
A combination from Crosby does no damage.
Simone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crosby.
Simone only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Crosby cracks Simone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Simone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crosby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crosby misses with an uppercut. Simone saw that one coming.
Simone follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Crosby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simone circles away quickly and effectively.
Crosby blocks the body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Simone - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crosby!
Crosby avoids the head kick by Simone. #T1#
Crosby scores with a nice head shot.
Crosby scores with a three punch combo!
Crosby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crosby stalks Simone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Simone's face. Simone staggers backwards, shaken.
Crosby throws a jab but it's blocked by Simone.
Simone is looking to land body kicks.
Crosby seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Simone throws a push kick but Crosby slaps the foot to one side.
Crosby takes a swing at Simone's ribcage but misses.
Simone misses with a hook to the body
and Crosby counters with a nice uppercut.
Simone lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simone appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Crosby.
Crosby loads up on a big right hand but Simone slips the punch.
Simone throws a body kick that misses. #T2##CL#
Simone gets tackled into the cage by Crosby. Crosby maintains the clinch.
A short left from Simone.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simone.
Crosby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Simone.
Still in the clinch, Crosby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simone throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Simone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simone tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simone tries to pull guard but Crosby forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Crosby gets through Simone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simone tries to pull guard but Crosby holds him up against the cage and eventually Simone drops back down to his feet.
Crosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Simone is looking to break free of the clinch but Crosby has double underhooks.
Simone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simone misses with a punch to the body.
Simone presses Crosby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Simone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crosby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
Joey Simone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crosby stalls.
Simone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crosby walks away with a smile on his face. Simone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dany Crosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Simone.
Simone is looking to clinch but Crosby is avoiding it.
Simone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crosby's sensitive parts.
Simone misses with a looping right.
Crosby misses with a few strikes there.
Simone lands a leg kick that knocks Crosby off balance momentarily.#T4#
Crosby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crosby is looking for a counter combo.
Simone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Simone.
Simone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simone defending well as Crosby loads up on a big left hand.
Simone steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crosby.
Crosby swinging wildly here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Simone - that will leave a mark!
Simone connects with a crisp jab.
Crosby tries to bum rush Simone with a series of wild strikes but Simone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simone is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crosby.
Simone lands with a hook. Crosby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simone throws a leg kick #CL#
and Crosby counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dany Crosby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crosby 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dany Crosby!

Dany Crosby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CFC 426     
Date:   Jul 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Telushikin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Telushikin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Telushikin is stalling in the full guard.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Telushikin is one step ahead there.
Telushikin trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Telushikin stands and throws Simone's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is looking for a sweep.
Simone is not content to let Telushikin control the position.
Simone is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Simone is trying to control Telushikin's posture but Telushikin avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone is looking to reverse the position.
Simone sneaks back into half guard.
Simone wants to improve his position but Telushikin is controlling well.
Telushikin trying to mount his opponent but Simone defends it.
Telushikin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Simone is looking to control Telushikin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simone avoid being mounted?
Telushikin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Telushikin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Telushikin lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Telushikin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simone tries to get to full guard but Telushikin has control of the leg.
Simone manages to get to full guard.
Telushikin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Telushikin from controlling successfully.
Simone seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Telushikin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Telushikin passes into half guard. #T3#
Simone throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Telushikin lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Telushikin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simone defends it well. #SUB2#
Telushikin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Simone gets back to full guard.
Telushikin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Telushikin is one step ahead there.
Telushikin trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Telushikin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Telushikin trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Telushikin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Simone's guard.
Still in half guard, Telushikin seems content to control.#SUB2#
Telushikin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simone manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Telushikin avoids the head kick by Simone.
A head kick misses from Simone.
Telushikin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Telushikin moves out of range of the body kick from Simone.
Simone throws a head kick but Telushikin moves out of range.
Simone scores with a kick to the body.
Simone scores with a spinning back kick!
Simone blocks a jab.
Telushikin lands a body shot.
Simone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Simone. Telushikin shrugs it off though.
Telushikin ducks under a wild hook from Simone.
Simone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Telushikin throws a poor cross that misses
and Telushikin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simone connects with a solid leg kick.
Simone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Simone misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Telushikin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simone.
Telushikin throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Simone.
Telushikin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Telushikin throws an overhand right that lands on Simone's shoulder, as Simone tries to avoid the shot.
Telushikin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Telushikin gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Telushikin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simone can't do much from the bottom here.
Telushikin taking a breather here. #T2#
Telushikin works to advance to full mount. Simone defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simone tries to hold on but Telushikin postures up.
Simone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Joseph Telushikin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simone has given up his back here. Will Telushikin look for the submission or keep pounding away?
I really don't envy Simone right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone just trying to survive but Telushikin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Simone is trapped and Telushikin is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Simone tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Telushikin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Simone holds on for dear life.#T3#
Telushikin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Telushikin tries to control but Simone wriggling away.
Telushikin is looking to work his way around to Simone's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Simone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simone is working hard here to advance position.
Telushikin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Telushikin fails to take his opponent's back.
Simone is looking to improve his position but Telushikin isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Simone manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Telushikin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simone defends it well.
Telushikin is taking a breather. Simone 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.
Let's hope that Telushikin 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.
Simone is trying to control but can't.
Simone wants to improve his position but Telushikin is controlling well.
Telushikin is trying to control the action in half guard but Simone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joey Simone will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Telushikin.
Simone avoids the body shot from Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a lunging right hand
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A thudding body kick lands there by Simone!
Telushikin looks to land a left hand but Simone moved out of range nicely.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Simone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Telushikin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simone throws a leg kick which misses Telushikin's front leg but catches the back leg as Telushikin tries to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Telushikin.
Telushikin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Simone.#ROC#Telushikin is rocked!
Telushikin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Telushikin is still on wobbly legs! Can Simone finish him?
Simone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Telushikin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away.
Telushikin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Simone.
Simone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Telushikin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simone.
Telushikin scores with a hook to the body. Simone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simone sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Telushikin's defenses. It connects perfectly with Telushikin's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Simone!
Joey Simone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: PF22 Bundy v Krieg     
Date:   Jun 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Sergey Burenkov has been cut.
Burenkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Burenkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Simone circles away.
A low kick lands for Simone.
Simone chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
Simone gets caught flat footed, as Burenkov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Burenkov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Simone is trying to improve his position.
Burenkov tries to advance to mount but Simone denies him.
We've been hearing that Burenkov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Burenkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Simone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Burenkov is looking to advance position but Simone won't allow it. #T1#
Burenkov wants to control but Simone is keeping him busy.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.
Simone trying to control here. #SUB#
Burenkov is working for a submission of some sort.
Simone is looking to improve his position.
Burenkov controlling the action here.
Burenkov is keen to just control but Simone is a slippery customer.
Simone wants to improve his position but Burenkov is controlling well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simone wants to control but Burenkov is keeping busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burenkov wants to control but Simone is keeping him busy.
Burenkov tries to pass to full mount but Simone defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Burenkov.
Simone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Simone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simone is trying to keep Burenkov in close. #SUB2#
Simone looking for a guillotine here but Burenkov defends easily.
Simone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Simone is trying to keep Burenkov in close.
Burenkov stays in close to Simone's body and controls the position.
Burenkov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Burenkov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Simone!#SUB#
Burenkov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Simone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Burenkov is working for a guillotine from mount but Simone frees his head quite easily. #T4#
Simone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burenkov with a couple of short strikes.
Simone is looking to improve his position but Burenkov isn't that keen on the idea.
Burenkov landing punches.
Burenkov works his way to his opponent's back. #SUB#
Burenkov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Simone defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Burenkov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Burenkov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Burenkov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Burenkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Burenkov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Burenkov with a poor takedown
and Simone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burenkov takes a swing at Simone's ribcage but misses.
Burenkov shoots in for a double leg but Simone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burenkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Burenkov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Simone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simone throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Simone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simone trying to control the position.
Sergey Burenkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone 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.
Burenkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Simone wants to sweep here but Burenkov controlling him for the moment.
Simone looking to control.
Simone 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.
Our spies down at at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ inform us that Simone has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Burenkov wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Burenkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burenkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Burenkov scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Simone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simone looking to control. #T2#
Simone keeping full guard, as Burenkov tries to pass.
Simone wants to sweep here but Burenkov controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard. #REVB#
Simone being controlled here momentarily.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Burenkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simone stopping the sweep attempt from Burenkov.
Burenkov is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Burenkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burenkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burenkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Burenkov is keeping the position.
Burenkov 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.
Simone passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Simone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burenkov is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burenkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burenkov.
Burenkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone slips nicely into half guard.
Simone slows the pace down in half guard.
Burenkov is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone stalling away here and it's allowed Burenkov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burenkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burenkov is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joey Simone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sergey Burenkov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Simone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burenkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simone throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Burenkov counter with a right hand.
Simone throws a push kick but Burenkov slaps the foot to one side.
Simone looks to land a left hand but Burenkov moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Burenkov misses the target.
Simone misses with a leg kick.
Simone tries a low kick but Burenkov avoids it.
Simone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burenkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burenkov tests Simone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burenkov checks a leg kick.
Joey Simone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burenkov throws a body punch but Simone moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burenkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simone throws out the jab.
Simone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burenkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burenkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simone can do to turn this around?
Simone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burenkov's head.#TD#
Burenkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Burenkov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Simone!
Simone looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Burenkov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Simone is defending well though. Burenkov let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Simone defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Burenkov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Simone manages to reverse the position and now he's in Burenkov's guard. Nice work there by Simone.
Simone trying to control but Burenkov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Burenkov keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass. #SUB#
Burenkov is looking for a triangle but Simone pushes his legs off easily.
Simone won't allow Burenkov to sweep him here.
Burenkov keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Burenkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burenkov is keeping the position for now.
Burenkov keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Burenkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Simone stacks Burenkov 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 Simone!
Simone is looking to take a break and control but Burenkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burenkov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Burenkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simone's back!
Burenkov is not going to allow Simone to sit and survive in this position.
Simone is in bad spot here. #T4##SUB#
Burenkov is looking for a rear naked choke here but Simone reverses the position brilliantly into Burenkov's guard!
Simone trying to control but Burenkov is working from the bottom.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burenkov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Burenkov trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Burenkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Burenkov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burenkov 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Burenkov!

A relieved looking Sergey Burenkov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 117     
Date:   Apr 25, 2020
#R1#
Simone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edwards keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Simone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Simone throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Edwards checks the leg kick.
Edwards thinks about the counter body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Edwards. Simone shrugs it off though.
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Simone counters with an outside leg kick.
Simone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edwards. That did some damage!
Simone tries to land a leg kick but Edwards saw it coming and moves away.
Edwards lands a jab to the nose.
Simone moves out of range as Edwards throws a body kick.
Simone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Simone scores with a body shot.
Edwards throws a looping overhand right but Simone ducks down to avoid it.
Edwards missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edwards looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Edwards throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simone counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Simone throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Edwards counter with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Edwards.
Jab, jab by Simone - just one landing.
Edwards walks into a stiff left hand from Simone.
Nice uppercut lands for Simone. That snapped Edwards's head back.
A low kick from Edwards is predictable there
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Simone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edwards, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Edwards connects with a crisp jab.
Edwards tries to land a front kick but Simone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Simone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Edwards can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simone scoring well with a low kick there.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simone throws out the jab. #T2#
Simone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Edwards thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Simone if he has to take too many more of those.
Edwards changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick from Simone.
Edwards scores with a kick to the midsection.
Simone scores with a jab.
Simone tries to land a front kick but Edwards steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Simone. Edwards shrugs it off though.
Simone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Edwards throws a low kick but Simone avoids it.
Simone blocks the body kick.
Edwards looks to land a left hand but Simone moved out of range nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simone, right into the meat.
Simone throws a head kick that Edwards semi-blocks. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Simone.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Simone.
Simone needs to keep his hands up - Edwards had a free shot at his head there.
Simone is looking to clinch but Edwards is avoiding it.
Edwards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edwards cracks Simone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Simone tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simone misses with an uppercut
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
Simone throws a leg kick that misses.
Edwards follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Edwards throws a wild body kick that Simone sees coming a mile off.
Simone thows a body kick. Edwards tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Simone throws a leg kick that misses.
Edwards was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Simone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Simone misses the shot to the body.
Simone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Simone is looking to slow Edwards down with leg kicks.
Simone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simone misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Edwards.
Edwards takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Edwards doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Simone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Edwards to score with a decent uppercut.
Edwards thows a leg kick but Simone checks it
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Edwards looks to land a left hand but Simone moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards throws a low kick but Simone avoids it.
Edwards gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simone.
Simone throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
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 Joey Simone will probably get the nod.
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#
Simone throws a push kick but Edwards slaps the foot to one side.
Simone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edwards connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Simone scrambles back to his feet.
Edwards throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Simone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
It looks like Simone has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Edwards throws a quick inside leg kick.
Edwards cracks Simone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Simone.
Edwards scores with a jab. Simone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Edwards throws a low kick but Simone avoids it.
Edwards lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Edwards releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Edwards misses.
Edwards lands a nice looking kick to the body. Simone takes a step back to recover.
Simone lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Edwards throws a low kick but Simone avoids it.
Edwards misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edwards.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Simone.
A left lands for Edwards.
Edwards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Edwards throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simone.
Simone scores with a jab to the head.
Simone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Edwards's head.
Simone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edwards's sensitive parts.
Simone tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Simone moves out of range of the body kick from Edwards. #T2#
Edwards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simone.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simone misses with a hook
and Edwards counters with a nice leg kick.
Simone looks to land a body kick but Edwards moved away.
Simone loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Edwards's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Simone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards tries a quick counter leg kick but Simone is wise to it.
Ife Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Edwards tests Simone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Edwards misses
and Simone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Simone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edwards appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Simone throws a leg kick
and Edwards counters with a leg kick.
Edwards throws a jab but it's blocked by Simone.
Simone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards tries a quick counter leg kick but Simone is wise to it.#T3#
Edwards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simone checks a leg kick.
Simone tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Edwards misses with a leg kick.
Simone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Edwards.
Edwards tries to work over Simone's front leg with a kick but Simone checks it.
Simone misses with a straight left.
Edwards lands with a cross.
Simone looks for the body kick but Edwards saw that one coming.
Simone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.
Simone has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Simone throws a big shot that misses.
Edwards lands with an overhand left.
Simone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Edwards moves out of range as Simone throws a body kick.
Edwards feints a counter leg kick.
Ife Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edwards tests Simone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Edwards misses with a hook.
Edwards misses with a leg kick
and Simone counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simone misses with a head kick.
Edwards looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A good leg kick by Edwards.
Good exchange - Edwards coming out on top.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edwards.
Edwards throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Edwards misses its intended target.
Simone will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Edwards is looking to chop away at Simone's legs.
Simone throws a counter high kick but Edwards was just alert enough to avoid it.
Simone loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Edwards throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simone on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ife Edwards 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#
Simone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Edwards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edwards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edwards misses with a hook.
Simone throws a leg kick which misses Edwards's front leg but catches the back leg as Edwards tries to avoid it. #CL#
Simone gets a clinch.
Simone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC#
Simone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Edwards misses the target.
Simone misses with a body kick.
Edwards now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circling - Edwards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone moves out of range of the body kick from Edwards.
Simone misses with a body shot.
Edwards throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Simone throws a leg kick but Edwards sees it coming and moves out of range.
Simone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
A jab from Simone misses.
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Edwards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simone.
Simone looks to land a body kick but Edwards moved away.
Edwards throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simone misses with a straight left.
Edwards throws a push kick but Simone slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Edwards.
Edwards connects with a right hand. Simone shakes it off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Simone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Edwards - the referee stops the clock and Simone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Edwards. Simone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Edwards looks to land a body kick but Simone moved away.
Simone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Edwards missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Simone closes the distance and pushes Edwards back into the cage.#T2#
Simone lands a left hand.
Simone throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards. #BC2#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simone works the jab nicely.
Simone throws a leg kick but Edwards sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Simone takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simone.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Simone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Edwards throws an off balance right hand
and Simone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edwards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edwards swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Simone.
Simone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Simone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simone moves out of range as Edwards strikes.
Edwards loads up on a big right hand but Simone slips the punch.
Edwards feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simone's calf.
Edwards wants to land a leg kick but Simone is out of range.
Simone tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
Simone looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simone.
Simone misses with a low kick.
Edwards misses with a low kick as Simone jumps back.
Simone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Simone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Simone misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Simone. #T4#
Edwards throws a leg kick that misses.
Simone throwing a counter right hand but Edwards manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Simone.
A solid body kick from Edwards.
Edwards checks a leg kick.
Simone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simone moves out of range as Edwards strikes.
Simone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simone is looking to land body kicks.
Simone misses the shot to the body.
Simone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edwards misses with an uppercut.
Edwards throws a low kick but Simone moves out of range easily.
Simone throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ife Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edwards 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ife Edwards!

Ife Edwards gave a mention to The Glue Factory in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: UnderGround FC 103     
Date:   Mar 14, 2020
#R1#
Simone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A quick step to the side and A Zoo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simone slips a jab and a cross from A Zoo.
Simone scores with a crisp jab that stopped A Zoo in his tracks.
Simone lands with a nice body kick.
Simone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and A Zoo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Simone throws a solid leg kick but A Zoo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Simone.
A Zoo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simone.
A Zoo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simone. Simone obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Simone rushes A Zoo and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Zoo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Simone fails to land.
A Zoo misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Simone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A Zoo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simone counters with a slapping leg kick.
A Zoo moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from A Zoo misses the target.#CL#
A Zoo closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
A Zoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice elbow from A Zoo. #CUT#
It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Simone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Zoo's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
A Zoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Simone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from A Zoo on the inside.
Simone misses with some punches. #BC2#
Simone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A Zoo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Simone avoids a punch combination nicely.
A Zoo scores with a jab to the head.
A Zoo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A Zoo blocks a leg kick.
A Zoo looks to land a combination but Simone avoids it well.
A Zoo checks a leg kick. #T2#
A Zoo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simone throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and A Zoo counters by clinching up.
A Zoo pushes Simone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simone blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Simone misses with a punch to the body.
Simone misses with a punch on the inside.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Simone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A Zoo throws a head kick that misses
and Simone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A Zoo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simone throws a jab but it's blocked by A Zoo.
A Zoo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A Zoo blocks a low kick nicely.
A Zoo misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
A Zoo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simone throws a head kick that A Zoo semi-blocks.
A Zoo throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simone! But no joy.
Simone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A Zoo throws a nice outside leg kick.
A Zoo moves away from the strike by Simone.
Simone tries to close the distance and clinch but A Zoo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A Zoo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Simone just manages to avoid it.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone misses with a head kick.
Simone blocks a low kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simone checks a leg kick.
A Zoo misses with a two punch combination.
A Zoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simone.#T4##CL#
A Zoo drives through and clinches with Simone against the cage.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A Zoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simone's defenses.
Simone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
A Zoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
That has opened up Joey Simone's cut even more.
A Zoo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simone backwards. #BC2#
Simone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but A Zoo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A Zoo tries to counter by clinching up but Simone breaks away and moves out of range.
Simone jabs A Zoo right on the nose. A Zoo blinks but takes it well.
A Zoo wants to land a leg kick but Simone is out of range.
Simone tries to land a front kick but A Zoo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Simone tries to clinch up but A Zoo circles away and keeps his distance.
Simone throws a nice outside leg kick.
A Zoo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cross A Zoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Simone throws a sloppy head kick
and A Zoo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Simone misses with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simone, right into the meat. #CL#
A Zoo has closed the distance and engaged Simone in a clinch.
Simone has had enough of the clinch but A Zoo keeps him there for the moment.
Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of A Zoo backwards.
Simone misses with a hook to the ribs.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Simone.
A Zoo misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Simone.
Simone is trying to break the clinch but A Zoo has him pressed against the cage.
Simone avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
A short right from A Zoo on the inside.
Simone throws a punch but it's blocked by A Zoo.
Simone takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
The cut above Joey Simone's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
A nice glancing elbow lands by A Zoo. #T1#
Simone takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Simone manages to break the clinch.
Simone lands with an overhand left.
Simone looks for the body kick but A Zoo saw that one coming.
A Zoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A Zoo wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simone! But no joy.
Simone tests A Zoo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A Zoo checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
A Zoo closes the distance and pushes Simone back into the cage.#T2#
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from A Zoo.
Simone avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables A Zoo to keep the fight standing.
Simone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
Joey Simone's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Simone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simone's defenses.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joey Simone's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cross A Zoo!
Our winner, Cross A Zoo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 95     
Date:   Feb 15, 2020
#R1#
A jab from Simone does it's job there.
Thompson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Thompson misses with a right hand
and Simone counters with a nice leg kick.
Simone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson blocks the body kick.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses
letting Simone counter with a right hand.
Thompson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Simone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Simone.
Simone misses with a body punch
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Thompson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Simone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Simone moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Simone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice shot lands for Simone.#T1#
Thompson throws a combination that misses
and Simone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kane Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson throws a jab when Simone was well out of range.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simone manages to avoid it.
Simone throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Simone scores with a nice right hand.
Thompson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Simone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Thompson throws a poor cross that misses
and Simone counters with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Simone has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Simone.
I was talking to Thompson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thompson tries to work over Simone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Simone. #T2#
Thompson stalls. #BC2#
Simone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone blocks a jab.
Simone blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Simone slips a jab from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a jab to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thompson. That's going to slow Simone down.
Thompson throws a hook but Simone avoids it easily.
Thompson misses with a jab to the body
and Simone counters with a left and a right that stings Thompson.
Simone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thompson.
Thompson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Simone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson tests Simone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson tries to bum rush Simone with a series of wild strikes but Simone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Simone.
Simone scores with a kick to the body.
Simone slips under a jab from Thompson.
Simone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Simone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Simone tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab lands there for Thompson.
Thompson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Simone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Simone has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Simone moved out of range.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Thompson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thompson misses with a hook
and Simone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Simone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson takes one to the side of the head.
Simone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simone. That's going to slow Thompson down.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick from Simone.
Thompson misses with a combination
and Simone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simone lands with a good body shot.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Simone saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simone counters with a nice body kick.
Simone drops his hands momentarily and Thompson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body kick from Simone.
Simone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joey Simone will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Simone's head but Simone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Simone slips the punch.
Simone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Simone.
Simone lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Simone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Thompson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simone counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Simone.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Simone digs a good hook to Thompson's body.
Joey Simone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simone blocks a jab.
Thompson throws a jab when Simone was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target. #T1#
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Simone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson throws a leg kick
and Simone counters with a good, hard body kick but Thompson shrugs it off.
Simone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Simone connects with a right hand. Thompson shakes it off.
Thompson misses with a leg kick
enabling Simone to counter with a crisp jab.
Simone scoring well with a low kick there.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Simone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson swings widly with a right hand
and Simone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thompson on the side of the head.#ROC2#
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick
and Simone counters with a crisp right that sends Thompson to the canvas! Simone follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Simone!
A relieved looking Joey Simone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 87     
Date:   Jan 18, 2020
#R1#
Simone lands a nice hook to Batho's body. Batho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Batho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simone finds it's way round the side to connect with Batho's head.
Simone throws a jab when Batho was well out of range.
Simone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simone wants to land a leg kick but Batho is out of range.
Simone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batho misses with a looping left.
Simone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Batho is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Simone.
Simone scores with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simone. That's going to slow Batho down. #T1#
Batho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simone to score with a decent uppercut.
Batho swats away the attempt to clinch by Simone.
Simone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Batho. That did some damage!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Simone.
Simone stuns Batho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Simone tries to clinch up but Batho circles away and keeps his distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Simone.
A swing and a miss from Simone.
A counter left hand to the body from Batho misses its target.
Simone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batho's sensitive parts. #T2#
Simone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Batho.
Simone misses with a leg kick
and Batho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Simone scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simone avoids the head kick by Batho.
Batho lands a nice shot that snaps Simone's head back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simone, right into the meat.
Batho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simone misses with a low kick.
Batho thinks about countering with a head kick.
Simone lands a right hook to the body.
Batho misses with a looping left.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Simone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simone avoids the body shot from Batho.
Simone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Batho scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Batho throws the left hand but Simone avoids the punch easily.
Batho misses with a head kick.
Batho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Crunch! Simone slams his shin into Batho's torso.
Simone misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Simone. That snapped Batho's head back.
Simone scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Simone slips a jab and a cross from Batho. #T4#
Simone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Batho momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Simone. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Batho misses the target.
Simone just misses with a punch to the body.
Batho throwing a counter right hand but Simone manages to avoid it.
Batho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Simone lands with an uppercut that bounces Batho off the cage and back into range.
Batho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Batho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Simone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Batho gets tackled into the cage by Simone. Simone maintains the clinch.
Simone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Simone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Batho blocking some punches.
Simone tries to throw a body punch but Batho avoids it by throwing Simone back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Simone fakes the leg kick and cracks Batho in the body.
Simone lands a nice looking body shot.
Batho throws a lazy right hand but Simone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Simone thows a leg kick but Batho checks it
and Batho makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Batho will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Simone with a jab.
Simone lands a head kick. Batho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Simone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Batho.
Simone has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Simone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Batho on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simone manages to avoid it.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Simone.
Simone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Batho. That did some damage!
That kick from Simone tenderised Batho's leg. Batho is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Simone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Batho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simone lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Simone. #BC2#
Simone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simone throws a wild body kick that Batho sees coming a mile off.
Batho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good leg kick by Simone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Simone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batho's sensitive parts. #T2##CL2#
Simone has managed to clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Batho. #BC2#
Simone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simone. That's going to slow Batho down.
Simone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simone lunges at Batho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Batho's hand.
Simone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Batho moves out of range of the body kick from Simone.
Simone misses with a low kick.
Simone scores with the left hand. Batho knows he should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Simone misses
and Batho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Batho throws a body punch but Simone moves out of range.
Batho misses with a looping left.#T3##CL2#
Simone clinches with his opponent.
Simone tries to throw a body punch but Batho avoids it by throwing Simone back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simone.
Simone struggles to land a body shot inside as Batho controls his hands.
Simone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batho lands with a short shot to the head.
Simone tries to pull guard but Batho won't allow it.
Simone has a couple of punches blocked by Batho.
Batho pushes Simone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Batho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batho throws a punch but it's blocked by Simone.
Simone takes a shot to the head.
Batho misses with a punch on the inside.
Simone tries to throw a body punch but Batho avoids it by throwing Simone back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simone.
Batho blocks a body shot from Simone.
A body shot lands from Batho.
Batho tries a body shot but Simone blocks it. #BC2#
Simone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Simone feints and then cracks Batho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Batho down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Simone - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simone scores with a head kick.
Simone stuns Batho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Simone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Batho throws a right hand that misses
and Simone counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Simone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid leg kick lands there for Simone.
Batho checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Batho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Simone misses.
Batho swings widly with a right hand
and Simone counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the liver by Simone. Beautiful body shot.
Batho throws out a loose jab but Simone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batho misses with an uppercut
and Batho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batho throws an off balance right hand
and Simone counters with a thumping low kick.
Batho checks a low kick from Simone.
Batho throws a big shot that misses.
Simone thuds his shin into the meat of Batho's side.#T1#
Batho gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Simone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Simone.
Simone misses with an attempted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Batho misses its target.
Simone lands with a shot to the body.
Simone takes a swing at Batho's ribcage but misses.
Batho throws a head kick that misses.
Simone motions for Batho to come forward. Simone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Batho tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simone to score with a decent uppercut.
Simone darts in trying to clinch
and Batho counters with a straight right hand.
Tshephang Batho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batho moves away.
It looked like Batho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simone misses with a body kick.
Batho throws a jab but it's blocked by Simone.
Batho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Batho on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Batho tries to land a body kick
and Simone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simone.
Simone looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Simone scores with a sloppy right hand. Batho should have avoided that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Simone.
Batho throws a lazy uppercut
and Simone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Simone darts in and clinches Batho up against the cage.
Batho has a couple of punches blocked by Simone.
Batho trying to control the position but instead, Simone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Batho into the cage.
Batho misses with some punches.
Simone tries a body shot but Batho blocks it.
Simone digs a right hand underneath Batho's ribcage. Batho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Batho to keep the fight standing.
Joey Simone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Simone digs a right hand underneath Batho's ribcage. Batho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Batho to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Batho. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batho misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Simone jumps guard and drags Batho to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Simone looking to control.
Batho wanted to stand there but Simone had control of the position.
Batho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joey Simone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batho tries to stand but Simone is controlling from the bottom.
Simone is looking to sweep but instead, Batho has passed into half guard.
Simone wants to control but Batho is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Simone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simone 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 Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Simone!

A very excited looking Joey Simone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 78     
Date:   Dec 21, 2019
#R1#
Simone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvarez. That's going to slow Simone down.
Alvarez misses with a leg kick
and Simone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alvarez's knee momentarily.
Simone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Simone digs a good hook to Alvarez's body.
Alvarez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Simone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alvarez's knee momentarily.
Alvarez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simone can pounce on him.
Simone scores with a nice head shot.
Whorely Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez is looking to slow Simone down with leg kicks.
A shot to the liver by Simone. Beautiful body shot.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvarez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Simone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alvarez takes a step back to recover.
Alvarez swings for the body but Simone moves out of range.
Simone is looking to counter with a body kick.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simone scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Simone drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage. #T1#
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Simone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses
and Simone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Simone delivers a nice body kick.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
and Simone counters with a left and a right that stings Alvarez.
Simone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simone thuds his shin into the meat of Alvarez's side.
Simone jabs Alvarez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Simone looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Simone moves out of range easily.
Simone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Simone throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Simone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Simone lands a nice shot that snaps Alvarez's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Jab by Simone.
Simone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alvarez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Simone jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.
Simone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alvarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simone. Simone obviously looking to wear him down.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
Simone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alvarez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simone scoring well with a low kick there.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Simone ducks down to avoid it.
Simone seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alvarez wants to land a leg kick but Simone is out of range.
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez misses with a leg kick.
Simone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alvarez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Simone cracks Alvarez with a good jab.
Alvarez tries to land a leg kick but Simone saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Simone blocks a jab.
Simone scores with a spinning back kick!
Simone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice inside leg kick there by Simone. That's going to slow Alvarez down.
Simone lands a lovely overhand right.
Alvarez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Simone pushes Alvarez away with a front kick.
Alvarez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alvarez swings widly with a right hand
and Simone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Simone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alvarez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Simone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Simone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez drops his hands momentarily and Simone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simone scores with a spinning back kick!
Alvarez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simone lands with a straight right. Alvarez didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alvarez misses with a low kick as Simone jumps back.
Alvarez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Simone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.#CL2#
Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Simone jumps into guard, dragging Alvarez to the mat. #SUB#
Simone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simone controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Simone lands a jab to the head.
Simone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Simone moves out of range easily.
Alvarez moves out of range as Simone throws a body kick.
Simone avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
Alvarez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alvarez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Simone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Simone tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simone connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Simone lands a leg kick that knocks Alvarez off balance momentarily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simone.
Alvarez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Simone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Simone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Simone moves out of range.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Alvarez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simone.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joey Simone is winning the standup battle so far.
Simone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Alvarez misses
and Simone counters with a two punch combo.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
A jab from Simone finds it's way through Alvarez's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez throws a head kick but Simone moves out of range.
Simone throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.#T2#
Simone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Simone moves out of range easily.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Alvarez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A cross from Simone lands.
A low kick from Alvarez misses
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Simone clinches up against the cage.
Simone lands a shoulder strike.
Simone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Alvarez is rocked!
Simone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Simone finish him?
Simone lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Simone manages to break the clinch.
Simone delivers a nice body kick.
Alvarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Alvarez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Simone. #T3#
Alvarez throws a leg kick which misses Simone's front leg but catches the back leg as Simone tries to avoid it.
Simone scores with a leg kick.
Simone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alvarez will feel that in the morning.
Alvarez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Simone lands with an overhand left.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Simone moves out of range easily. #CL#
Simone clinches up against the cage.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simone's elbow.
Alvarez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Simone.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Simone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Simone breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Alvarez tries to clinch up but Simone circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Simone closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez tries to circle away but Simone has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvarez.
Simone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Simone as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Alvarez breaks from the clinch.
Simone scoring well with a low kick there.
Simone keeps Alvarez at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Alvarez gets tackled into the cage by Simone. Simone maintains the clinch.
Alvarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Simone.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvarez.
Simone lands a body shot.
Simone misses with some punches.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that second round.
That's time! Simone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simone quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Simone.
Simone lands with a kick to the temple. Alvarez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good exchange - Simone coming out on top.
Alvarez wants to slow Simone down by chopping away at his legs.
Simone connects with a nice looking jab.
Simone lands a leg kick that knocks Alvarez off balance momentarily.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone lands a leg kick that knocks Alvarez off balance momentarily.
Alvarez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Simone on the inside.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simone throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Simone blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Simone breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Simone forces Alvarez back against the cage and clinches.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simone's elbow.
Simone tries to pull guard but Alvarez won't allow it.
Alvarez wants to get back to striking at distance but Simone won't allow it.
Simone presses Alvarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Simone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Alvarez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simone lands a jab to Alvarez's midsection.
Alvarez misses the body punch
and Simone counters with an inside leg kick.
Simone slips under a jab.
Alvarez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL#
Simone darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the cage.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
Simone keeps control of Alvarez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whorely Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Simone digs a right hand underneath Alvarez's ribcage. Alvarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simone lands a right hand.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Simone blocks it.
Simone can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Simone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Simone. #BC#
Simone manages to break the clinch.
Simone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Simone blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
and Simone counters with a crisp right that sends Alvarez to the canvas! Simone follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Simone!
Our winner, Joey Simone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 67     
Date:   Nov 23, 2019
#R1#
The fighters circling - Gonya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simone has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gonya is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gonya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Gonya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Simone quickly recovers to half guard.
Simone wants to improve his position but Gonya is controlling well.
Gonya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simone is trying to maintain the position but Gonya is very close to passing his half guard.
Simone is staying active underneath Gonya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gonya content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone lands with a few short shots to the body.
Simone tries to get to full guard but Gonya has control of the leg. #T1#
Simone is still trying to improve position.
Gonya is controlling the pace.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Gonya is looking for a kimura but Simone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gonya to get the leverage.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gonya is pressing down on Simone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simone is holding on for now.
Simone wants to improve his position but Gonya is controlling well.
Simone is looking to control Gonya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simone avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simone checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Simone drives through and clinches with Gonya against the cage.
Gonya tries a body shot but Simone blocks it.
Simone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Simone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonya's elbow. #BC#
Gonya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Gonya 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.
Gonya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Gonya trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone 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.
Gonya preventing the sweep.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gonya's guard. #REVB#
Gonya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simone looking to sit in guard and control but Gonya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Simone throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gonya trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Simone manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
Simone postures up.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone wants to control from the top but Gonya keeps moving.
Simone won't allow Gonya to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Simone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gonya keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Gonya wants to sweep here but Simone controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonya keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
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 Sivile Gonya will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gonya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Simone drives through and clinches with Gonya against the cage.
Simone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonyas head.
Simone misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gonya.
Gonya misses with the head strike.
Gonya trying to land knees to the body.
Simone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gonya prevents a body shot from Simone.
Gonya tries to work over Simone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simone lands a right hand.
Simone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simone lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Simone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simone misses with a straight left.
A lazy body kick from Gonya
and Gonya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonya moves out of range as Simone strikes.
Gonya wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simone!
Gonya throws a poor cross that misses
and Simone counters with a solid body kick. #T1#
Gonya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simone steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gonya.
The fighters circling - Gonya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simone.
Gonya misses with a takedown attempt - Simone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Simone as he connects with a hook.
Gonya misses with a left hand
and Simone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simone lands with a nice body punch.
Simone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonya.
Simone tries a quick counter leg kick but Gonya is wise to it.
Gonya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gonya misses with a wild body shot.
Gonya is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Simone's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A good leg kick by Simone.
Gonya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simone is fending him off so far but Gonya persists. Nope, Simone circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonya blocks a head kick by Simone.
Gonya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Simone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joey Simone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonya. Simone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonya shoots in and drives through. Simone sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sivile Gonya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simone lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gonya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Simone moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Simone fails to land.
Simone blocks a body shot from Gonya. #BC#
Gonya breaks the clinch.
Sivile Gonya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonya looks to land a right hand but Simone moved out of range.
Simone motions for Gonya to come forward. Simone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gonya scores with a spinning back kick!
Gonya throws a hook but Simone blocks it.
Simone tries to counter with a clinch but Gonya shakes him off and moves away.
Gonya misses with a body shot
and Simone counters with a nice uppercut.
Simone looks for the body kick but Gonya saw that one coming. #T3#
Good leg kick by Simone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Simone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gonya misses with a low kick.
Gonya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simone.
Simone scores with a push kick.
Gonya throws a good cross that connects.
A low kick from Gonya is predictable there
and Simone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simone throws a front kick that sends Gonya stumbling back into the cage.
Simone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Simone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good leg kick by Simone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Gonya misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Simone misses.
A shot to the liver by Gonya. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Simone throws a hook but Gonya avoids it easily.
Simone moves away from the strike by Gonya.
Simone thinks about the counter body kick.
A jab from Gonya misses.
Joey Simone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonya swings for the body but Simone moves out of range.
Gonya fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Simone on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Simone misses the target.
Gonya has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Simone.
Gonya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gonya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away.
Simone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Simone.
Simone blocks a jab.
Gonya slips a straight right by Simone.
Gonya seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Simone lands a lovely overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Simone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Simone lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Simone instigates a clinch.
Gonya lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Simone.
Gonya crunches a lovely knee into Simone's ribcage.
Gonya works on Simone's body with a couple of short punches.
Gonya manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Simone breaks the clinch.
Simone misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Gonya misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Simone coming out on top.
Simone swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonya.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Gonya.
Simone defending well as Gonya loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Simone misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Gonya counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Simone punching from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonya manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Gonya keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonya keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Sivile Gonya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gonya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simone is aware though and is defending well.
Simone passes into half guard.
Gonya is looking for a sweep. Simone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Simone is trying to work for a kimura but Gonya is defending well.
Gonya tries to get to full guard but Simone has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Simone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gonya is just riding it out for now. Simone eventually gives up the hold.
Simone trying to control the pace. #T3#
Gonya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone works his way into side control.
Simone tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Simone tries for a kimura but Gonya is defending well. #SUB2#
Simone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gonya struggling a bit here.#T4##SUB2#
Simone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gonya, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Simone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gonya is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gonya is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simone wants to control but Gonya is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Simone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simone 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Simone!

Joey Simone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 56     
Date:   Oct 26, 2019
#R1#
Rishkinov misses with a body kick.
Rishkinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Rishkinov throws a body punch but Simone moves out of range.
Simone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov takes a swing at Simone's ribcage but misses.
Simone has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rishkinov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rishkinov misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Simone gets caught flat footed, as Rishkinov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Simone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rishkinov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rishkinov landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone wants to sweep here but Rishkinov controlling him for the moment.
Rishkinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rishkinov content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Rishkinov preventing the sweep.
Rishkinov looking to pass the guard.
Simone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rishkinov 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.
Simone throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rishkinov is looking to pass into half guard but Simone pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Simone is in guard.#REVB#
Rishkinov is trying to control the position but Simone postures up.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rishkinov is keeping the position for now.
Simone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rishkinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rishkinov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rishkinov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simone won't allow Rishkinov to sweep him here.
Rishkinov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Rishkinov is retaining full guard. #T2#
Rishkinov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Simone controls Rishkinov momentarily but Rishkinov frees himself.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rishkinov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Rishkinov trying to control the position. #SUB#
Rishkinov is looking for a triangle but Simone pushes his legs off easily.
Simone won't allow Rishkinov to sweep him here. #SUB#
Simone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rishkinov wants to sweep but no luck.
Rishkinov keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass. #T3#
Rishkinov is trying to keep Simone in close.
Simone wants to control from the top but Rishkinov keeps moving.
Rishkinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rishkinov pulls Simone in close to prevent any damage.
Rishkinov wants to sweep here but Simone controlling him for the moment.
Rishkinov is working hard here to advance position.
Rishkinov is controlling Simone's posture.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Rishkinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simone trying to control the action but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rishkinov moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Rishkinov is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Rishkinov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rishkinov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Simone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rishkinov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rishkinov postures up. #SUB2#
Simone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serhey Rishkinov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Simone throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Rishkinov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Simone's guard.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rishkinov's guard. #REVB#
Rishkinov wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone wants to control from the top but Rishkinov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov is trying to control the position but Simone postures up.
Rishkinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rishkinov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simone manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Simone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Simone wants to control but Rishkinov passes easily into half guard.
Simone throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rishkinov wants to pass to mount but Simone is defending the position.
Simone is doing well to control the position and prevent Rishkinov from advancing to side control.
Rishkinov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Simone is refusing to be controlled, as Rishkinov sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Rishkinov.
Simone is looking to get back to full guard here but Rishkinov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Rishkinov works to advance to full mount. Simone defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T2#
Simone wants to control but Rishkinov is having none of it.
Simone tries to reverse the position but Rishkinov maintains control.
Rishkinov avoids the attempt from Simone to control.
Rishkinov lands a nice shot to the head.
Simone regains half guard.
Rishkinov uses his free foot to push down on Simone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Simone.
Simone working to try and regain half guard.
Rishkinov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Serhey Rishkinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Simone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rishkinov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Simone?
Rishkinov landing shots from mount.
Simone regains half guard.
Rishkinov lands strikes from half guard.
Rishkinov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Simone is defending against the submission attempts here by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Simone wants to improve his position but Rishkinov is controlling well.
Rishkinov drops an elbow to the side of Simone's head.
Simone flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rishkinov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rishkinov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Simone wants to control but Rishkinov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simone has hold of Rishkinov's hands but Rishkinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rishkinov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rishkinov tries to pass to full mount but Simone defends it.
Rishkinov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serhey Rishkinov dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rishkinov swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Simone to counter with a crisp jab.
Simone with a hook.
Rishkinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rishkinov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rishkinov with a body shot.
Rishkinov avoids a kick to the body.
Rishkinov is looking to wear down Simone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rishkinov blocks the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Rishkinov. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Simone.
Rishkinov lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov misses with a wild body shot.
Rishkinov connects with a nice looking jab.
Rishkinov scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simone avoids the body shot from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses with a jab to the body
and Simone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Simone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rishkinov.
Joey Simone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rishkinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Rishkinov takes a swing at Simone's ribcage but misses.
Rishkinov misses with a hook to the body
and Simone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serhey Rishkinov is winning the standup battle so far.
Simone catches Rishkinov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Simone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rishkinov throws a poor cross that misses
and Simone counters with a straight right hand.
Simone tries to clinch there but Rishkinov circles away.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Simone tries to sprawl but Rishkinov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rishkinov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rishkinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Simone keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rishkinov working Simone over with strikes. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Rishkinov.
Simone works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Rishkinov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rishkinov has managed to get both his arms back between Simone's legs - danger averted.
Rishkinov postures up.
Rishkinov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rishkinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rishkinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simone can do to turn this around?
Rishkinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simone's head.
Rishkinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simone's head.
Rishkinov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Serhey Rishkinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rishkinov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rishkinov won't allow Simone to sweep him here. #T3#
Rishkinov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Simone working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rishkinov has passed into half guard!
Simone wants to get back to full guard.
Joey Simone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rishkinov content to control rather than advance.
Rishkinov works his way into side control.
Rishkinov is staying tight to Simone's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Simone is looking to regain half guard here but Rishkinov keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rishkinov controls the position.
Simone is looking for a sweep.
Simone is not content to let Rishkinov control the position.
Simone being controlled for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serhey Rishkinov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rishkinov 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serhey Rishkinov!

After winning the bout, Serhey Rishkinov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 49     
Date:   Oct 02, 2019
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Coleman blocks the leg kick.
Coleman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coleman feints and then cracks Simone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simone down.
Simone is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Simone misses.
Coleman scores with a hook.
Simone misses with a body kick.
Coleman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Coleman scores with a decent looking hook.
Simone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coleman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simone counters with a leg kick.
Coleman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Simone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coleman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Coleman breaks from the clinch.
Simone blocks a jab.
Simone looks to land a body kick but Coleman moved away.
Coleman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simone lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Simone takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Coleman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Simone is able to avoid easily.
Simone is looking to chop away at Coleman's legs.
Coleman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Coleman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Coleman rushes Simone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simone gets through Coleman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simone throws a punch but it's blocked by Coleman.
Simone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Simone tries to work over Coleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simone jumps guard but Coleman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Simone being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Coleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away.#CL#
Simone clinches.
Simone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#BC#
Simone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simone scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses.
Simone quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Coleman scores with the left hand. Simone knows he should have avoided that one.
Simone misses with a low kick.
Simone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coleman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simone drops his hands momentarily and Coleman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simone avoids the head kick by Coleman.
It looked like Simone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coleman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simone. Simone obviously looking to wear him down.
Coleman throws a push kick but Simone slaps the foot to one side.
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.
Coleman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coleman throws a lazy uppercut
and Simone counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Coleman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Coleman misses with a looping right.
Coleman throws a shot from downtown. Simone moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Coleman connects with a solid leg kick.
Coleman moves out of range of the strikes.
Simone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Coleman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Simone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Seamus Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman moves out of range of the body kick from Simone.
Coleman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simone.
Simone lands a nice shot that snaps Coleman's head back.
Simone throws a big shot that misses.
Coleman tries to move into range but Simone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Simone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coleman.
Coleman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coleman is out of range and Simone settles back down.
Coleman connects with a leg kick. Simone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Coleman misses with an uppercut. Simone saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coleman manages to avoid it.
Coleman looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Coleman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coleman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Coleman pushes Simone away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Coleman.
Coleman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coleman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Coleman.
Coleman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simone. That did some damage!
Coleman misses with a body kick.
Simone misses with an uppercut.
Coleman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simone misses with a head kick.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coleman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coleman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Coleman misses with a body kick.
Coleman drops his hands momentarily and Simone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Seamus Coleman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Coleman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simone looks to land a right hand but Coleman moved out of range.
Coleman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simone throwing a counter right hand but Coleman manages to avoid it.
Coleman throws a leg kick
and Simone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Simone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coleman misses with a body kick.
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coleman.
Coleman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coleman slips under a jab.
Coleman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Simone pushes Coleman up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Simone fails to land.
Coleman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
Coleman scores with a shoulder strike.
Coleman misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simone swings wildly with an uppercut but Coleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Simone. #T1##TD#
Simone gets control of Coleman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Simone will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
Simone looking to control but Coleman passes into half guard.
Coleman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simone gets back to full guard.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Coleman postures up in Simone's guard and throws a big left but Simone blocks it.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Coleman trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom. #T2#
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coleman's guard. #REVR#
Coleman keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone stands and throws Coleman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Coleman tries to buck Simone off but Simone is having none of it.
Simone tries to move into full mount but can't pass Coleman's legs. #SUB#
Simone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Simone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Coleman sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Coleman is not content to let Simone control the position.
Coleman is trying to control but Simone manages to pass to mount!
Simone looking to control but Coleman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coleman tries to hold on but Simone pushes him away. #SUB#
Simone has hold of Coleman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Coleman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T4##SUB#
Simone has control of Coleman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Coleman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Coleman is working to get back to half guard.
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coleman is looking to escape.
Coleman is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simone trying to control but Coleman is having none of it.
Simone controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Coleman throws a leg kick which misses Simone's front leg but catches the back leg as Simone tries to avoid it.
Simone misses with a body shot
and Coleman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Simone's knee momentarily.
Simone blocks a head kick by Coleman.
Simone staying out of range there.
Simone throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Coleman counter with a right hand.
Simone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coleman.
Coleman throws a sloppy head kick and Simone moves out of range easily.
Coleman throws a solid leg kick but Simone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coleman.
Coleman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coleman throws out a leg kick but Simone moves out of range and Coleman only half commits.
Coleman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Coleman throws a low kick but Simone avoids it.
Coleman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simone throws a quick counter kick to the body but Coleman avoids it.
Coleman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Simone.#T1##CL#
Simone has closed the distance and engaged Coleman in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Simone.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Simone working aggressively here. #BC#
Simone manages to break the clinch.
Simone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simone fires out a quick counter leg kick but Coleman just manages to avoid it.
Coleman blocks a low kick nicely.
Coleman scores with a punch to the head.
Coleman throws a chopping leg kick but Simone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Simone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coleman misses with the body kick
and Simone counters with a one-two to the body.
Simone blocks a head kick by Coleman.
Simone cracks the inside of Coleman's front leg.
Coleman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coleman tries to score with a low kick but Simone moves his leg out of the way.
Simone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coleman misses with a low kick.
Simone lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Coleman works Simone's body with a nice hook.
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!
Simone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coleman is out of range and Simone settles back down.
Coleman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coleman lands a head kick. Simone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Coleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simone seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Coleman tries to move into range but Simone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coleman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coleman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Simone misses.
Simone defending well as Coleman loads up on a big left hand.
Coleman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Simone is out of range and Coleman settles back down.
Coleman scores with a jab to the head.
Simone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Seamus Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A thudding body kick lands there by Simone!
Coleman scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Simone catches Coleman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slow jab from Simone misses its intended target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Simone.
An inside leg kick lands from Coleman.
Simone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot by Simone.
Simone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coleman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simone on the side of the head.
Coleman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Simone looks to throw the jab but Coleman is out of range.
Simone tries to land a front kick but Coleman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Coleman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coleman looks to land a left hand but Simone moved out of range nicely.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coleman misses with a hook
and Simone counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Simone.
Simone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coleman.
Simone tries to clinch up but Coleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Simone dips to his left and cracks Coleman with an uppercut!
Simone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coleman manages to avoid it.
Coleman looks to throw the jab but Simone is out of range.
Coleman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coleman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coleman checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Coleman.
Simone thuds his right hand into Coleman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simone throws a chopping leg kick but Coleman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coleman.

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 Joey Simone.
I think Simone 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joey Simone!

Joey Simone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 37     
Date:   Aug 31, 2019
#R1#
Simone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev lands with a hook. Simone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses
and Simone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simone works the jab nicely.
Simone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kruschev misses with a left hand
enabling Simone to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Kruschev misses
and Simone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Simone.
A head kick by Kruschev misses
and Simone counters with a nice leg kick.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simone was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a poor cross that misses
letting Simone counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Simone.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Simone counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Simone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Kruschev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simone.
Simone throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Kruschev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Kruschev lands a jab to the head.
Simone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Simone ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Simone misses with a looping left.
Simone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Simone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simone's head.
Simone scoring well with a low kick there.
Kruschev misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kruschev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Simone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Simone avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simone.
Kruschev fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Kruschev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kruschev.
Simone moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev connects with a body shot that sends Simone's belly button to the back.
Simone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Simone's head but Simone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Kruschev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Simone moved away.
Kruschev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simone. Simone obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
Simone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kruschev punishes Simone's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Simone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruschev can do to turn this around?
Simone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kruschev misses with a few strikes there.
A bone on bone clash there as Kruschev blocks the leg kick.
Simone fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simone.
Kruschev keeps the fight on the outside.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Simone moves out of range. #CL#
Simone clinches up against the cage.
Simone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.
Simone working aggressively here.
Simone misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Kruschev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simone checks it well.
Simone cracks the inside of Kruschev's front leg. #T1#
Kruschev is looking to slow Simone down with leg kicks.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. Simone moves away and avoids it.
Simone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kruschev moves forwards but Simone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Simone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simone misses with an uppercut.
Simone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Simone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Kruschev does no damage.
Kruschev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Simone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Simone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Kruschev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A solid leg kick lands there for Simone.
Kruschev misses with a shot to the body
and Simone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simone connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Simone as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruschev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simone.
Simone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joey Simone is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruschev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kruschev throws a sloppy head kick
and Simone counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Simone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kruschev takes a step back to recover.
Kruschev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev throws an off balance right hand
letting Simone counter with a right hand.
Kruschev misses with a low kick as Simone jumps back.
Simone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruschev on the side of the head.
Simone lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Simone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruschev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simone under the eye.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Kruschev misses the body punch
and Simone counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Simone gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simone.
Kruschev blocks a body shot from Simone.
A nice left hand lands by Simone.
Simone lands a nice shot to the body.
Simone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kruschev smiles and moves away.
Simone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simone scores with a jab to the body.
Simone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wally Kruschev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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!
Kruschev throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Simone clinches. #T1#
Kruschev is trying to break the clinch but Simone is controlling him.
Simone lands a nice uppercut.
Kruschev takes a shot to the head.
Kruschev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Simone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simone working aggressively here. #BC#
Simone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simone lands a leg kick that knocks Kruschev off balance momentarily.
Simone scores with a shot to the body.
Kruschev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruschev works Simone's body with a nice hook.
Simone misses with a leg kick.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Simone moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev swinging wildly here.
Simone slips under a jab.
Simone is looking to chop away at Kruschev's legs. #T2#
Simone tries to clinch but Kruschev is having none of it.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Simone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simone throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kruschev avoids it.
Kruschev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Simone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Simone digs a good hook to Kruschev's body.
Kruschev is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Simone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kruschev will feel that in the morning.
Simone connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Joey Simone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kruschev swings for the body but Simone moves out of range.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Simone is out of range.
Kruschev throws a hook but Simone avoids it easily.
Simone digs a good hook to Kruschev's body.
Simone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruschev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Kruschev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruschev throws a right hand that Simone ducks under and follows up with a left that Simone also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheers as Simone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kruschev doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simone lands with a kick to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Simone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simone, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Simone!

Joey Simone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3     
Date:   Aug 06, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joey Simone (ranked 2971 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Grimes (ranked 1551 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Simone might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shakewell - Leglock. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




198 cm
21 yrs
172 lbs



178 cm
35 yrs
184 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Brian Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Simone pushes Grimes up against the cage in a clinch.

Simone manages to pull guard.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Grimes is proving a slippery customer.
Grimes content to stall in guard here.
Simone is looking to sweep but instead, Grimes has passed into half guard.
Grimes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grimes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simone wants to sweep here but Grimes controlling him for the moment.
Grimes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Simone is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Grimes has his hands clasped together but Simone extends and breaks Grimes's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Simone.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Simone!
Joey Simone is the new welterweight champion!
Joey Simone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2     
Date:   Aug 05, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joey Simone (ranked 2969 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lalama Amana (ranked 2148 p4p, 275 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Simone might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shakewell - Leglock. Lalama Amana is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.




198 cm
21 yrs
172 lbs



162 cm
26 yrs
167 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Lalama Amana!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Amana gets a clinch.

Simone jumps guard.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Amana manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (0) Amana
Amana looking for a sweep. Not yet Amana, not yet.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Amana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (2) Amana
Simone tries to get to full guard but Amana has control of the leg.

Amana is looking for a kimura but Simone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Amana to get the leverage.
Amana wants to pass to mount but Simone is defending the position.
Simone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amana is working away from the top position though.

Simone looking for submissions off his back.
Amana is looking to advance position but Simone won't allow it.
Simone is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.
Simone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amana is working away from the top position though.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amana is looking to advance position but Simone won't allow it.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Simone actively working from the bottom here.
Amana is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (2) vs (5) Amana
Simone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simone sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Amana tries to pass to full mount but Simone defends it.

Amana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amana has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (2) vs (8) Amana
Simone is looking to improve his position but Amana isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amana wants to take his opponent's back but Simone doesn't allow it.
Amana is still trying to improve position.
Simone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simone sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Amana trying to mount his opponent but Simone defends it.
Simone gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simone looking for a guillotine here but Amana defends easily.

Simone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Amana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Amana pushing down on Simone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Amana passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (2) vs (11) Amana
Simone wants to hold on but Amana pushes him away.
Amana is trying to take his opponent's back.
Simone wants to hold on but Amana pushes him away.
Amana with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Simone is trying desperately to improve position.

Amana is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Simone to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Simone shrugs it off.
Amana wants to take his opponent's back but Simone doesn't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amana mounts Simone! Really nice guard pass there!
Simone wants to control but Amana is having none of it.
Simone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simone prevents Amana from taking his back.
Amana avoids the attempt from Simone to control.
Simone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simone regains half guard.
Simone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amana is working away from the top position though.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Simone tries to get to full guard but Amana has control of the leg.
Amana passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (2) vs (14) Amana
Simone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Amana off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simone (6) vs (14) Amana
Amana is really stuck here.
Amana tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amana is trying to escape the mount.
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amana is looking to escape.

Simone has hold of Amana's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Amana manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Amana tries to reverse the position but Simone maintains control.

Simone is working for a guillotine from mount but Amana frees his head quite easily.
Amana really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Simone working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Simone is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Amana is surviving well by controlling Simone's body position as best he can.
Amana tries to reverse the position but Simone maintains control.
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amana is looking to escape.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Simone takes Amana's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Simone (9) vs (14) Amana

Simone has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Amana is trying to break free.

Simone looking for the choke but no joy.
Amana rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Simone wants to control but Amana is keeping him busy.
Amana gets full guard.
Simone wants to control from the top but Amana keeps moving.
Amana looking for a sweep. Not yet Amana, not yet.

Amana looking for a guillotine here but Simone defends easily.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Simone is pushing down on Amana's leg trying to pass to half guard. Amana is fighting to maintain full guard but Simone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Amana regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Simone preventing the sweep.
Simone works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Simone is looking for a kimura but Amana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simone to get the leverage.
Amana is trying to get back to full guard.

Simone is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Amana is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Simone!
During a confident post fight interview, Joey Simone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Aug 04, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Harden (ranked 1912 p4p, 243 weight class) and Joey Simone (ranked 2965 p4p, 0 weight class). Simone has chosen Shakewell - Leglock as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!




185 cm
28 yrs
185 lbs



198 cm
21 yrs
171 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; James Harden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Glass.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Harden moves into the clinch successfully.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Harden has him pressed against the cage.
Simone tries to pull guard but Harden won't allow it.
Simone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James Harden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Simone.

Harden turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Harden (4) vs (0) Simone
Simone looking for a sweep but Harden has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Harden (6) vs (0) Simone
Harden content just to control the position here.
Simone is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Harden manages to capitalize on a mistake by Simone to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Harden (9) vs (0) Simone

That's one minute gone in the round.
What can Simone do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Simone is looking to improve his position.
Harden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Harden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Simone actively working from the bottom here.
Harden uses his free foot to push down on Simone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Simone.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harden (12) vs (0) Simone
Harden controlling his opponent.
Harden tries to control but Simone wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simone manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Simone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Harden is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Simone working for a triangle but Harden defends it easily.
Harden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harden wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Simone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Simone is tightening it up a little... Harden has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Harden reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Harden taps out! Nice BJJ there by Simone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joey Simone!
Our winner, Joey Simone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2     
Date:   Jul 27, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joey Simone (ranked 2969 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aly Magomedov (ranked 23367 p4p, 560 weight class). Simone comes to the cage accompanied by Shakewell - Leglock. Magomedov has chosen Aly Intro RUN! as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!




198 cm
21 yrs
170 lbs



184 cm
21 yrs
184 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aly Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Magomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Simone pulls guard effortlessly.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Simone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is trying to hold Magomedov in close to prevent damage but Magomedov has managed to pass into half guard.

Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Simone defending well.

Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simone moves into full guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Simone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Simone looking for subs off his back but Magomedov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Simone is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.

Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
Simone tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.

Simone actively working from the bottom here.

Magomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
Simone regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Simone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simone trying to control the position.
Simone has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Magomedov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (0) vs (3) Magomedov
Magomedov trying to control the action but Simone is working from the bottom.

Magomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Simone gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Simone (0) vs (5) Magomedov

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Simone regains half guard.
Magomedov stalling.
Simone gets back to full guard.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (5) Magomedov
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Simone wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Simone won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Simone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magomedov's guard.
Simone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Magomedov won't allow Simone to pass to mount.

Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.
Simone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Simone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Magomedov gets back to full guard.
Simone passes into half guard.

Simone has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Magomedov defend it? Simone steps over the head and cranks it - Magomedov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Simone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Simone!
After winning the bout, Joey Simone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1     
Date:   Jul 26, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Leon Opstad (ranked 6333 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Simone (ranked 2951 p4p, 0 weight class). Opstad's entrance music is Moby - Natural Blues. A fine choice. Simone has chosen Shakewell - Leglock as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Joey Simone was going to win. Let's see if he was right.




188 cm
34 yrs
184 lbs



198 cm
20 yrs
170 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Leon Opstad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Opstad fails with the takedown

and Simone moves into the clinch.

Simone drags the fight down to the ground.
Simone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Opstad (0) vs (2) Simone

Opstad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Opstad looking for submissions off his back.

Simone is working for a kimura but Opstad is defending it quite comfortably.
Simone is looking to take a break and control but Opstad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Opstad trying to control but Simone postures up.
Simone trying to control the pace.
Opstad has a hand on Simone's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Simone takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Opstad (0) vs (5) Simone
Simone content just to control the position here.
Simone pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

Simone wants to finish this one by submission but Opstad is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Simone.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone trying to control but Opstad is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simone working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Simone controlling his opponent.
Opstad can't escape the position.

Simone working for a guillotine from mount but Opstad is in no mood to give up.

Simone is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Opstad has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Opstad tries to hold on but Simone pushes him away.
Opstad holds on for dear life, controlling Simone's posture momentarily.
Simone works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Opstad (0) vs (8) Simone
Well, with Simone on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Opstad is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opstad tries to break free.

Opstad fending off the submission attempt from Simone.
Opstad tries to break free.
Opstad manages to reverse the position and now he's in Simone's guard. Nice work there by Opstad.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Opstad (2) vs (8) Simone
Simone wants to sweep here but Opstad controlling him for the moment.

Simone working for a triangle but Opstad defends it easily.
Simone looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Simone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Simone looking for a guillotine here but Opstad defends easily.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Opstad from controlling successfully.

Simone has his foot on Opstad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Opstad works his way back into a safe position though.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Opstad from controlling successfully.

Opstad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Simone has his foot on Opstad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Opstad works his way back into a safe position though.
Opstad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Opstad trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.

Opstad drops back, looking for a kneebar! Simone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Simone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Simone!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Opstad (2) vs (12) Simone

Simone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Opstad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simone wants to control but Opstad is keeping him busy.
Opstad is trying to improve his position.
Simone controlling the position from side mount.
Simone advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Opstad (2) vs (14) Simone

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Simone content just to control the position here.

Simone looking for a guillotine from mount but Opstad is having none of it.

Simone goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Opstad is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Opstad (4) vs (14) Simone

Simone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Opstad is aware though and is defending well.
Simone keeping full guard, as Opstad tries to pass.

Simone looking for a guillotine here but Opstad defends easily.
Opstad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Opstad (4) vs (16) Simone
Simone trying to control but Opstad is working from the bottom.
Simone looking to sit in guard and control but Opstad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Opstad (6) vs (16) Simone
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone controlling Opstad's posture.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Opstad (6) vs (18) Simone

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Opstad looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Simone has picked Opstad up and slammed him! Opstad can't keep hold of the triangle and Simone manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Opstad (6) vs (21) Simone
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Opstad keeps working.

Simone is working to tighten his grip on Opstad's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Opstad has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Simone is really squeezing tight and eventually Opstad passes out! Simone breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joey Simone!
A relieved looking Joey Simone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: F46: LHW Tourney Round 1     
Date:   Jun 29, 2019
#R1#
Simone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zemin swats away the attempt to clinch by Simone.
A nice side step and Zemin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Simone lands a front kick.
Simone lands a front kick.
Zemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zemin throws a body punch but Simone moves out of range.
Zemin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone throws a solid leg kick but Zemin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Simone.
Zemin throws a jab when Simone was well out of range.
Simone keeps Zemin at a distance using the push kick.
Zemin throws a hook but Simone avoids it easily.
Simone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Nice body kick from Simone.
Zemin misses with a hook
and Simone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Simone swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zemin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simone. That's going to slow Zemin down.
Zemin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simone.
Simone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zemin darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Zemin lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simone cracks Zemin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Simone scores with a jab to the head.
Simone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zemin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Zemin.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zemin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Simone - the referee stops the clock and Zemin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Simone. Zemin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Simone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zemin moves away.
Simone misses with an uppercut.
Simone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simone lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Simone misses with a head kick.
Zemin moves out of range as Simone strikes.
Simone misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Zemin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Simone.
Zemin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Simone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Simone. #CL#
Simone moves into the clinch.
Zemin blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Simone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zemin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Simone.
Simone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Zemin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zemin throws a hook to the side of Simone's head but Simone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Simone lands with a slapping head kick.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Simone.
Zemin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zemin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zemin moves out of range as Simone strikes.
Simone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zemin throws out the jab.
Simone scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Zemin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simone with a hook.
Zemin throws a jab but it's blocked by Simone.
Simone thinks about countering with a head kick.
Zemin scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Simone tenderised Zemin's leg. Zemin is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
That's time! Simone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zemin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zemin cracks Simone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zemin misses with an uppercut.
Simone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simone misses the shot to the body.
Simone scores with a head kick.
Zemin throws a lazy uppercut
and Simone counters with a series of strikes. Zemin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Simone throws a low kick but Zemin moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone scores with a jab to the body.
Simone lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zemin throws an overhand right that lands on Simone's shoulder, as Simone tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Zemin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simone can pounce on him.
Simone misses with a looping right.
Zemin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simone throws a body punch but Zemin moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Zemin - just one landing.
Zemin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zemin misses with a straight left.
Joey Simone is winning the standup battle so far.
Simone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zemin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zemin looks to throw the jab but Simone is out of range.
Simone's corner calls for a 1-2. Simone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zemin blocks the body kick. #T2#
Zemin misses with an uppercut.
Simone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zemin can do to turn this around?
Zemin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zemin lands a slapping body shot.
Zemin misses with an uppercut. Simone saw that one coming.
Simone misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Zemin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zemin blocks the body kick.
Zemin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Simone with a body shot.
Zemin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zemin misses with an uppercut.
Simone cracks the inside of Zemin's front leg.
Zemin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zemin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simone. #T3#
Zemin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zemin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simone was well out of range. Poor timing from Zemin.
Simone misses with a body shot.
Zemin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simone looks to score with a jab to the body but Zemin is just out of range.
Simone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zemin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zemin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zemin slips under a jab.
Simone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zemin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Simone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Simone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Zemin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simone throws a push kick but Zemin slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Zemin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zemin's calf.
Simone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zemin will feel that in the morning.
A big right from Simone misses.
Zemin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Simone tries to clinch up but Zemin circles away and keeps his distance.
Zemin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Simone with a body shot.
Zemin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simone throws a jab when Zemin was well out of range.
As Simone backs off Zemin throws a huge counter combo but Simone manages to avoid it all.
Zemin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Simone. Beautiful body shot.
Simone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Simone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zemin misses with a straight right.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zemin moves away.
Zemin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simone counters with a nice uppercut.
Zemin throws a hook but Simone blocks it.
Simone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zemin throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin misses with a wild body shot.
Zemin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simone.
Zemin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Simone looks to land a body kick but Zemin moved away.
Zemin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simone misses with the body kick
and Zemin counters with a three punch combo that has Simone backing up. Simone nods at Zemin to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Zemin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simone. Zemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone throws a head kick that Zemin semi-blocks.
Simone scores with a jab. Zemin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zemin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zemin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Simone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zemin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zemin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zemin swats away the attempt to clinch by Simone.#T2#
Zemin misses with an uppercut.
Simone looks to throw a body kick
and Zemin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Simone lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zemin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zemin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Simone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simone.
Simone throws a sloppy head kick and Zemin moves out of range easily.
Zemin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zemin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Simone misses with a lunging right hand
and Zemin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
Joey Simone's cut is getting worse.
Simone falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and Zemin counters with a nice right hand that sends Simone toppling to the canvas! Simone scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zemin finish him?!#ROC2#
Simone is rocked!#T3#
Simone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zemin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oh Simone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simone throws a lazy head kick
and Zemin counters with a straight right hand.
BAM! Zemin delivers a spinning backfist that drops Simone like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Xun Zemin!
After the fight, Xun Zemin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: FARTMMA 37     
Date:   May 24, 2019
#R1#
Zatsch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simone.
Simone scores with a jab.
A combination from Simone does no damage.
Donk. Simone catches Zatsch right on the button with a cross.
Simone throws a lazy uppercut
and Zatsch counters with a left to the body.
Zatsch lands a jab to the nose.
Simone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zatsch is able to avoid easily.
Zatsch is looking to counter punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simone.
Zatsch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simone lands a nice hook to Zatsch's body. Zatsch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simone looks to score with a jab to the body but Zatsch is just out of range.
Zatsch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simone misses with a hook.
Zatsch is looking to counter punch.
Zatsch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simone.#T1#
Simone stuns Zatsch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zatsch is looking to clinch.
Simone throws out a counter right but Zatsch avoids it with no problem.
Simone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zatsch if he has to take too many more of those.
Simone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zatsch manages to avoid it.
Zatsch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simone.
It looked like Zatsch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Zatsch as he connects with a hook.
Simone connects with a single shot there.
Zatsch blocks the body kick.
Simone walks into a jab.
Simone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zatsch connects with a body shot that sends Simone's belly button to the back.#T2#
An inside leg kick from Simone misses.
Simone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Simone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Simone misses with a wild body shot.
Zatsch throwing a counter right hand but Simone manages to avoid it.
Simone thuds his right hand into Zatsch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simone misses the shot to the body.
Simone throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Simone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zatsch misses the jab.
Simone misses with a body shot.
It looked like Zatsch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zatsch throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Simone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zatsch connects with a jab.
Simone connects with a nice looking jab.
A lazy body kick from Simone
enabling Zatsch to counter with a crisp jab.
Simone throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Simone.
Zatsch walks into a jab.
Simone misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Zatsch misses the target.
Zatsch avoids the head kick by Simone.
Simone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zatsch counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Simone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zatsch on the side of the head.#T4#
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!
Simone feints and then cracks Zatsch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zatsch down.
Simone misses with a body shot.
It looked like Zatsch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Simone.
Simone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zatsch circles away quickly and effectively.
Simone scores with a hook to the body. Zatsch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zatsch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simone walks into a stiff left hand from Zatsch.
Simone throws a sloppy head kick and Zatsch moves out of range easily.
Zatsch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zatsch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zatsch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Simone works over Zatsch's head and body with a nice combination.
Simone misses with a hook to the body
and Zatsch counters with a nice uppercut.
Simone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simone.
Zatsch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Simone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Simone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Simone missing with a left hand there. Zatsch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Zatsch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zatsch takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zatsch throws a hook but Simone blocks it.
Simone looks to score with a jab to the body but Zatsch is just out of range.#T1#
Simone thuds a left hand into Zatsch's body.
Zatsch moves out of range of the body kick.
Simone swings for the body but Zatsch moves out of range.
It looked like Zatsch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zatschs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Simone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zatsch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simone misses with a jab to the body
and Zatsch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zatsch lands an overhand right.
A lazy body kick from Simone
and Zatsch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simone lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from Zatsch. #T2#
Simone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zatsch counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simone throws a lazy head kick
and Zatsch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zatsch looks to throw the jab but Simone is out of range.
Simone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simone misses with a right hand
and Zatsch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simone jabs Zatsch right on the nose. Zatsch blinks but takes it well.
Zatsch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zatsch misses with a hook
and Simone counters with a nice leg kick.
Zatsch misses with the combination.
Simone thows a body kick. Zatsch tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Simone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Simone misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Zatsch moves into the clinch.
Simone fails to pull guard.
Zatsch tries to land knees in the clinch but Simone avoids the damage to the body.
Simone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Simone wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Simone on the inside.
Simone lands with a short shot to the head.
Zatsch can't find room to land a body shot as Simone controls the action.
Zatsch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zatsch digs a right hand underneath Simone's ribcage. Simone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simone avoiding damage as Zatsch throws knees to the body.
Simone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Simone can't find room to land a body shot as Zatsch controls the action.
A short left from Zatsch. #BC2#
Simone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Simone misses with a looping left.
Zatsch 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zatsch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Simone misses with a lunging right hand
and Zatsch counters with a stiff right hand.
Simone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zatsch was well out of range. Poor timing from Simone.
Simone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simone misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Zatsch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simone cracks Zatsch with an open hand slap.#CL#
Zatsch moves into the clinch.
Simone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simone misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zatsch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joey Simone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
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#
Zatsch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simone.
Zatsch misses with a series of wild punches.
Simone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simone thows a leg kick but Zatsch checks it
and Zatsch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Simone misses with a body punch
and Zatsch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simone takes a swing at Zatsch's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Zatsch.
Zatsch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away.
Simone is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Simone swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zatsch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zatsch moves away.
Good work by Zatsch as he checks the leg kick.
Simone swings for the body but Zatsch moves out of range.
Zatsch misses with a hook.
Simone throws out a counter right but Zatsch avoids it with no problem.
Simone throws a head kick that misses.
Zatsch throws a body shot but no joy.
Simone cracks the inside of Zatsch's front leg.
Simone misses the shot to the body.
Simone throws a head kick that misses.
Simone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zatsch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zatsch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mutt Zatsch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Simone swings for the body but Zatsch moves out of range.
Zatsch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zatsch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zatsch appears to be looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Simone is predictable there
and Zatsch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simone lands with an overhand left.
Simone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zatsch. Zatsch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Simone slips under a jab.
Simone only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simone looks to land a left hand but Zatsch moved out of range nicely.
Zatsch is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Zatsch.
Simone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zatsch checks it well. #T3#
Simone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zatsch's calf.
Zatsch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simone.
Zatsch slips a jab and a cross from Simone.
Simone scoring well with a low kick there.
Simone misses with a combination
letting Zatsch counter with a right hand.
Simone misses with a looping left.
Nice body kick there by Simone.
Simone misses with a body punch
letting Zatsch counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Simone. #T4#
Zatsch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#
Simone is rocked!
Zatsch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Simone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simone connects with a body shot that sends Zatsch's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zatsch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simone shapes to counter with a head kick.
Simone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joey Simone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simone punishes Zatsch's body with a nice straight punch.
Simone looks to land a body kick but Zatsch moved away.
Simone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zatsch's head.
Zatsch misses the jab.
Simone slips a jab from Zatsch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Simone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simone 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Simone!

A very excited looking Joey Simone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: FARTMMA 28     
Date:   Apr 09, 2019
#R1#
Simone scores with a leg kick.
Twelve blocks a jab.
Simone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simone throws a body punch but Twelve moves out of range.
Twelve takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Twelve tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simone counters with a body kick that stops Twelve in his tracks momentarily.
Simone lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twelve wants to clinch
and Simone counters with a straight right hand.
Simone delivers a nice body kick.
Simone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Connor Twelve has been cut.#T1#
Simone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Twelve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simone throws out the jab.
Twelve is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Simone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Simone swats away the attempt to clinch by Twelve.
Twelve takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Twelve shoots in for a double leg but Simone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Simone throws a jab when Twelve was well out of range.
Twelve tries to clinch but Simone moves out of range.
Simone punishes Twelve's body with a nice straight punch.
Twelve takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Simone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simone cracks Twelve with an open hand slap.
Simone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#
Twelve is rocked!
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone jabs at Twelve's body.
Oh Twelve is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Twelve seems to have got his legs back now.
Twelve is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Simone moves into the clinch successfully.
Simone lands a hook that snaps the head of Twelve backwards.
Simone scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Simone.
Twelve is trying to pull guard but Simone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simone works on Twelve's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simone. #BC2#
Simone breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Simone takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Good body shot from Simone.
A shot in the inside from Simone.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simone.
Simone pushes Twelve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simone throws a big uppercut that drops Twelve! More strikes from Simone and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Twelve lies dazed against the cage as Simone celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Simone!

 

Event: FARTMMA 23     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1#
Simone connects with a looping right hand.
Simone lands a head shot.
Lee throws a body kick that misses
and Simone counters with a solid body kick.
Lee is looking to clinch but Simone is avoiding it. #CL2#
Lee tries to keep at a distance but Simone has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simone.
Simone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Simone lands with a left to the head.
Simone lands a body shot.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Simone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simone lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Simone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lee uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Simone working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simone controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Simone is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Lee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simone is controlling him.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Simone manages to pass to side control.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simone on the ground.#T2#
Lee is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Simone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Simone in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lee tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Simone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Simone!

 

 
 
 
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