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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Beezy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rick Beezy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beezy throws a nice looking combination but Simonsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Beezy.
Simonsen throws a big counter combination but Beezy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Beezy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Simonsen regains half guard, as Beezy was trying to land strikes.
Simonsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beezy wants to pass the guard but Simonsen is keeping the position.
Simonsen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simonsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Simonsen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Simonsen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beezy is aware though and is defending well.#ES#
Simonsen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Simonsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beezy swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Beezy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simonsen is trying to defend but Beezy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Simonsen manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simonsen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beezy.
Simonsen dodges the punch combination from Beezy.
Beezy looks winded!
A low kick from Beezy is predictable there
and Simonsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Beezy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simonsen pinned against the cage. Simonsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beezy wants to clinch up but Simonsen keeps it at a distance.
Beezy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simonsen.
A combination from Beezy does no damage. #TD#
Simonsen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Beezy was covering up waiting for the punch and Simonsen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Simonsen content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Beezy has momentary wrist control but Simonsen slips an elbow through the middle.
Beezy wants to stand but Simonsen is controlling the position.
Simonsen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Beezy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simonsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simonsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simonsen 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. #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.
Simonsen chips away with some ground and pound.
Simonsen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simonsen landing some decent shots from guard.
Simonsen landing with the ground and pound.
Simonsen with a nice head shot there.
Simonsen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simonsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Beezy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Holst Simonsen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A right-left combo lands from Beezy.
Simonsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simonsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beezy can do to turn this around?
Simonsen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beezy's waist but Beezy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simonsen off to one side.
Beezy tries to close the distance and clinch but Simonsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simonsen fails with the takedown.
Beezy throws a leg kick that misses.
Simonsen keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beezy is defended easily by Simonsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Simonsen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Beezy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simonsen stuns Beezy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Simonsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beezy defends well and Simonsen ends up having to push Beezy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mads Holst Simonsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beezy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Beezy shoots in for a takedown but Simonsen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rick Beezy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beezy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simonsen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Simonsen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Beezy to the mat! Beezy manages to get full guard.
Beezy 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.
Beezy can't keep his opponent in guard - Simonsen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Simonsen is controlling the pace.
Beezy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simonsen is working away from the top position though.#T2##SU#
Simonsen decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A combination from Beezy does no damage.
Simonsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beezy scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simonsen fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Simonsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Beezy has one foot on Simonsen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
Beezy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simonsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Beezy tries to score with a low kick but Simonsen moves his leg out of the way.
Simonsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beezy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beezy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simonsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beezy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simonsen but Simonsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Simonsen has Beezy up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Simonsen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Beezy regains guard.
#T4#
Simonsen chips away with some ground and pound.
Simonsen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Beezy keeping moving, preventing Simonsen from controlling successfully.
Simonsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beezy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Simonsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Beezy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simonsen stops Beezy from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Simonsen controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Simonsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Beezy 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Beezy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simonsen tries to clinch up.
Simonsen sets himself, and Beezy steps forward looking for the clinch! Simonsen avoids it this time.
Beezy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simonsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beezy is looking to clinch but Simonsen is avoiding it.
Beezy darts in looking for a takedown but Simonsen gets double underhooks and turns Beezy into the cage.
Simonsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Beezy darts in and clinches Simonsen up against the cage.#BC2#
Beezy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beezy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simonsen keeps the fight on the outside.
Simonsen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD#
Simonsen drives through with a takedown into Beezy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simonsen chips away with some ground and pound.
Simonsen works over Beezy with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simonsen controlling from the top position.
Beezy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simonsen is controlling him. #T1#
Simonsen content to stall in guard here.
Simonsen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Simonsen gets to his feet. Beezy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Beezy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beezy wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Beezy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Simonsen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beezy swivels and escapes.
Simonsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beezy swats away the attempt to clinch by Simonsen.
Simonsen sizes up Beezy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Beezy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Beezy breaks the clinch.
Simonsen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Beezy stuffs the takedown attempt from Simonsen. Simonsen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mads Holst Simonsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beezy or perhaps it was just good defense by Simonsen, which made it look bad. #T3##TD#
Simonsen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Beezy did well to prevent Simonsen getting side control.
Beezy 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.
Simonsen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Simonsen not doing much here.
Simonsen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beezy defending well though.
Beezy is looking to control Simonsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beezy avoid being mounted?
Simonsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Beezy is looking to improve his position.
Simonsen slips a nice elbow through Beezy's hands, connecting with Beezy's forehead.#T4##SU#
Simonsen postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Beezy to stand up.
Simonsen fails with the takedown.
Mads Holst Simonsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simonsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beezy pinned against the cage. Beezy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simonsen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simonsen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beezy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Beezy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Beezy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beezy 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Beezy!
During a confident post fight interview, Rick Beezy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Morin looks for a takedown but Simonsen sprawls well.
Simonsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morin moves away.#TD2#
Simonsen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morin sneaks back into half guard.
Simonsen is trying to control. Morin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Morin actively working from the bottom here.
Morin works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Morin working for a triangle but Simonsen defends it easily.
Simonsen throwing strikes from guard but Morin blocks nicely. #T1#
Morin keeping moving, preventing Simonsen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Morin looking for a guillotine here but Simonsen defends easily.
#SUB#
Morin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Simonsen has his hands clasped together but Morin extends and breaks Simonsen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Morin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Troy Morin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
House fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simonsen throws a head kick but House moves out of range.
Simonsen throws a nice looking combination but House bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
House feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD#
House closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - House lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
House postures up in Simonsen's guard and throws a big left but Simonsen blocks it.
Simonsen trying to control the position.
House won't allow Simonsen to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Simonsen is working an open guard so House takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
House really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simonsen misses with a combination
#TD#
and House counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
House 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.#SUB#
House is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Simonsen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Simonsen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T1#
Simonsen throws a strike aimed at the side of House's head but House avoids it well.
House prevents Simonsen from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Simonsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
House is trying to control Simonsen's posture but Simonsen avoids it.
House wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#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.
House is not content to let Simonsen control the position.
Simonsen landing strikes.
Simonsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with House. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simonsen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU2#
Simonsen decides to stand back up. #TD2#
House gets caught napping as Simonsen dives in and scores a takedown. House manages to retain guard.
Simonsen trying to control the position from guard on top but House is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simonsen throws an elbow that misses. House uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simonsen's guard. Nice move by House!#REVR##T3##SU#
Simonsen is working an open guard so House takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Simonsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Simonsen. #ES#
House throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Simonsen looks winded!
Simonsen throws a right hand that House ducks under and follows up with a left that House also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Simonsen. Those never looked like landing.
House is looking to counter the offense by Simonsen and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Simonsen gets a double leg takedown into House's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
House wants to stand up but Simonsen is controlling him. #T4#
House bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simonsen's guard. #REVR##SUB#
House postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Simonsen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of House, into his guard. #REVB#
Simonsen tries to free his leg and advance position but House is retaining full guard.
Simonsen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
House looking to control.
#SUB2#
Simonsen has gone for a leg lock! House slips out almost immediately though and dives into Simonsen's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mads Holst Simonsen will probably get the nod.
That's time! House's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Simonsen throws a series of punches but House avoids them all with ease.
House shoots for a double leg takedown but Simonsen sprawls well. He's pushed House's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simonsen misses with a wild combination.
Mads Holst Simonsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Simonsen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Simonsen trying to control the action but House is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simonsen's best efforts.
House is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##ES#
House manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Simonsen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
House ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. House no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Simonsen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simonsen looking to sit in guard and control but House gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
House lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
House is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
House trying to control the position from guard on top but Simonsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
House trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
House throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simonsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
House trying to control but Simonsen is working from the bottom.
House working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simonsen is breathing heavily.#SUB#
House drops back, looking for a kneebar! Simonsen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Simonsen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Simonsen! #REVB#
Simonsen controlling the position from side mount.
Simonsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but House keeps working.
Simonsen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Simonsen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Simonsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but House is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simonsen tries to score with some ground and pound. House controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Simonsen is looking to take a break and control but House is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Simonsen swings around for an armbar but House sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Simonsen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
House throws a big elbow that misses.
House landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
House content to stall in guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as House accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Danial House overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
House cracks Simonsen with a solid left hand.
Simonsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
House cracks Simonsen with a solid left hand.
House will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
House throwing strikes from guard but Simonsen blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
House working some strikes from top position.#SU#
House gets to his feet - Simonsen follows without any prompting.
Nice takedown defense from Simonsen. No joy for House on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danial House dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Simonsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Simonsen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. House looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
House is looking to regain half guard here but Simonsen keeps moving and retains side control.
House manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Simonsen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
House wants to work for an arm triangle but Simonsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
House wants to work for an arm triangle but Simonsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
House is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simonsen is pressing down on House's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
House throws a strike but Simonsen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Simonsen cracks House with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Simonsen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! House is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Simonsen, into his guard. #REVR#
Simonsen wants to sweep here but House controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
House drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Simonsen dives on top into guard.#REVB#
House wants to stand and escape but Simonsen is having none of it. #T2#
House wants to sweep but no luck.
Simonsen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simonsen landing with the ground and pound.
Simonsen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simonsen trying to control the position from guard on top but House is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simonsen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of House's head.
Simonsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
House lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Simonsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
House manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simonsen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##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.
House throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Simonsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
House looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
House content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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 Danial House.
I think House 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mads Holst Simonsen!
After winning the bout, Mads Holst Simonsen 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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