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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gueguen enables Simpson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gueguen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Gueguen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simpson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gueguen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Simpson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gueguen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Gueguen looking for a guillotine here but Simpson defends easily.
#SUB2#
Gueguen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simpson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simpson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gueguen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gueguen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simpson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Simpson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gueguen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simpson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gueguen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simpson throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gueguen is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gueguen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Gueguen looking to pass the guard.
Gueguen wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Gueguen looking to pass the guard.
Gueguen passes Simpson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Simpson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simpson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gueguen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simpson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gueguen 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. #T3#
Gueguen trying to move into half guard but instead Simpson has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Gueguen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simpson is one step ahead there.
Gueguen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Gueguen keeps moving.
Simpson scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Simpson lands a couple of digs.
Simpson throws a big elbow that misses.
Gueguen is trying to control the position but Simpson postures up.
Simpson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gueguen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gueguen as he avoids it easily.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gueguen as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Gueguen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Etienne Gueguen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Gueguen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Simpson sprawls well initially but Gueguen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gueguen moves nicely into side control.
Simpson tries to strike but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Gueguen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gueguen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Gueguen is trying to get an arm triangle but Simpson is defending well. #SUB2#
Gueguen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simpson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB2#
Gueguen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simpson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Simpson is not content to let Gueguen control the position. #SUB2#
Gueguen is trying to get an arm triangle but Simpson is defending well.
Simpson seems a little lost for a moment, as Gueguen dominates the positioning.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gueguen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Simpson sneaks back into half guard.
Gueguen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gueguen tries to pass to full mount but Simpson defends it.
Gueguen passes to full mount! #T3#
Simpson is working to get back to half guard.
Simpson wants to hold on but Gueguen pushes him away.
Gueguen controlling the position easily from mount.
Simpson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simpson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gueguen is looking to work his way around to Simpson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Simpson 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.
Gueguen is thwarting Simpson's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Simpson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Gueguen is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Simpson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Simpson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Gueguen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson is in trouble now - Gueguen has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Gueguen has control of Simpson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Simpson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Etienne Gueguen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Simpson throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Gueguen counters with a shoot takedown. Simpson fights it but they end up in guard.
Etienne Gueguen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gueguen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simpson is keeping the position for now.
Gueguen content to stall in guard here.
Gueguen trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gueguen forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gueguen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simpson trying to control but Gueguen postures up.
#T1#
Gueguen passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Gueguen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Simpson turns into him and now he's in Gueguen's guard.
Gueguen looking to control.
#SUB2#
Gueguen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Simpson stacks Gueguen 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 Simpson!
Simpson is looking to take a break and control but Gueguen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Gueguen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Simpson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gueguen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gueguen manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Gueguen is looking for a triangle here but Simpson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Simpson wants to control but Gueguen is keeping him busy. #T3#
Gueguen is looking to regain half guard here but Simpson keeps moving and retains side control.
Gueguen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Simpson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gueguen wants to improve his position but Simpson is controlling well.
Gueguen moves into full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gueguen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simpson is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Simpson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simpson landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson postures up in Gueguen's guard and throws a big left but Gueguen blocks it.
Aaron Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Etienne Gueguen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Gueguen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simpson defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etienne Gueguen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gueguen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Etienne Gueguen!
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Event:
Island Fights 14
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Fraga decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Simpson actively working from the bottom here.
Fraga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simpson's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simpson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fraga is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson is looking for a sweep. Fraga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fraga content to control rather than advance.
Simpson wants to improve his position but Fraga is controlling well.
#T1#
Fraga content to control rather than advance.
Simpson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fraga's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fraga's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson avoiding Fraga 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Simpson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Fraga taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Simpson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aaron Simpson!
After winning the bout, Aaron Simpson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Island Fights 1
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Marais gets caught napping as Simpson dives in and scores a takedown. Marais manages to retain guard.
Simpson postures up.
Marais lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Simpson 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.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Marais from controlling successfully.
Marais controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marais stands and throws Simpson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Simpson prevents Marais from improving position. #SUB#
Marais is trying to get an arm triangle but Simpson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson is not content to let Marais control the position.
Simpson is trying to control Marais's posture but Marais avoids it.
Simpson is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marais tries to move into full mount but can't pass Simpson's legs.
Marais trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Marais controlling the position.
Marais seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Simpson for as long as he can get away with.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simpson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Marais goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Simpson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marais's guard! Nice work there by Simpson! #T3##SUB#
Marais working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Simpson has passed into half guard!
Simpson trying to control the action but Marais is working from the bottom.
Simpson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Simpson wants to pass the guard but Marais is defending well.
Marais is looking for a sweep. Simpson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
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.
Marais is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simpson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simpson's back!
Marais really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Simpson.#SUB#
Marais looking to break Simpson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Simpson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Marais will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Marais patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Marais not allowing Simpson to control his hands.
Marais has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Simpson's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Marais dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Marais defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simpson.#TD#
Marais shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simpson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Simpson looking for a sweep. Not yet Simpson, not yet.
Simpson can't keep his opponent in guard - Marais advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Simpson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Francois Marais overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simpson looking to control but Marais passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marais prevents Simpson from improving his position.
Simpson won't allow Marais to pass to mount. #T1#
Marais with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simpson is looking for a sweep. Marais is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marais trying to mount his opponent but Simpson defends it.
Marais trying to control from half guard but Simpson is working away.
Simpson tries to roll over but Marais keeps him under control.
Marais is trying to control the action in half guard but Simpson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Simpson is defending against the submission attempts here by Marais.
Marais content to control rather than advance.
Simpson trying to control but Marais postures up.
#SUB#
Marais is trying to work for a kimura but Simpson is defending well.
Simpson wants to improve his position but Marais is controlling well.
#T3#
Marais seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marais throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Marais closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Simpson quickly recovers to half guard.
Simpson is looking to control Marais's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simpson avoid being mounted?
Simpson is looking for a sweep. Marais is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marais looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marais is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simpson can do to turn this around?
Marais works his way into side control. #T4#
Simpson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marais wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Simpson struggling a bit here.
Simpson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marais wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simpson keeps working.
Marais advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson tries to improve his position but instead Marais has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Marais 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Marais shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Marais from controlling successfully.
Marais pushing down on Simpson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simpson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marais is working away from the top position though.
Marais stalling.
Marais tries to pass to full mount but Simpson defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson trying to control from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Marais is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marais wants to control but Simpson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Marais is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marais trying to mount his opponent but Simpson defends it.
Simpson is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simpson is looking to control Marais's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simpson avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Simpson drives through with a takedown into Marais's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Simpson won't allow Marais to sweep him here. #SUB#
Marais working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Simpson has passed into half guard!
Marais avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Simpson. #T3##SUB#
Marais actively working from the bottom here.
Simpson prevents Marais from improving his position.
Simpson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marais keeps working.
Marais is looking to control Simpson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marais avoid being mounted?
Simpson is looking to take a break and control but Marais is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marais tries to roll over but Simpson keeps him under control.
Marais regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simpson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simpson being controlled here momentarily.
Simpson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marais works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simpson trying to control but Marais is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simpson is defended easily by Marais.
Aaron Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francois Marais is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Marais closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Simpson's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francois Marais showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marais 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francois Marais!
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