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Event:
QFC Tournament 687 Round 2
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Simon looks to score with a jab to the body but Lakhel is just out of range.
Lakhel wants to counter the offense by Simon and move into the clinch position.
Simon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simon. Lakhel does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Simon backs off Lakhel throws a huge counter combo but Simon manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Simon drives through and clinches with Lakhel against the cage.
Lakhel wants to get back to striking at distance but Simon won't allow it.
#BC2#
Lakhel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Simon clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Lakhel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Simon has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Lakhel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Simon closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Simon has Lakhel pressed against the cage, preventing Lakhel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lakhel tries to circle away but Simon has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Lakhel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simon throws a front kick aimed at Lakhel's knee but Lakhel avoids it well. #CL#
Simon closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Lakhel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lakhel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simon.
Simon misses with a low kick.
Lakhel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Simon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lakhel circles away.
Lakhel throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL#
Simon clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Simon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lakhel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simon.
Lakhel is looking for the big counter here.
Simon goes for a double leg but Lakhel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lakhel continues to drive forward.
Lakhel blocks a head kick by Simon.
Lakhel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Simon closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Lakhel breaks from the clinch.
Simon fails with a takedown attempt.
Simon is breathing heavily.#T3##CL#
Simon gets a clinch. #BC2#
Lakhel breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Simon has Lakhel up against the cage in a clinch.
Lakhel is pressed up against the cage. Simon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lakhel down to the mat. Lakhel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Simon looks for the body kick but Lakhel saw that one coming.
Lakhel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Simon.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simon.
Lakhel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Lakhel leaves Simon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Simon backs off Lakhel throws a huge counter combo but Simon manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Simon clinches up with Lakhel and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lakhel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Simon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Lakhel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon throws out a leg kick but Lakhel moves out of range and Simon only half commits.
Lakhel slaps away a takedown attempt from Simon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lakhel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Simon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Simon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Lakhel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lakhel as he jumps to the side.
Simon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lakhel counters with a series of strikes. Simon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lakhel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lakhel throws a counter combo.#T1#
Simon fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lakhel as he jumps to the side.
Lakhel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Simon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Simon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#BC2#
Lakhel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lakhel tries to avoid it but Simon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lakhel to the ground. Lakhel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lakhel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Simon.
Simon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Simon backs off Lakhel throws a huge counter combo but Simon manages to avoid it all.
Simon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lakhel tries to avoid it but Simon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lakhel to the ground. Lakhel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simon throws a series of punches but Lakhel avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on Lakhel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Simon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simon has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Lakhel counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3##BC2#
Lakhel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Lakhel manages to break the clinch.
Simon looks for a takedown but Lakhel sprawls well.
Simon shoots for a takedown but Lakhel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lakhel unleashes a big counter combination but Simon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Simon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lakhel, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lakhel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simon shoots for a takedown but Lakhel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mohamed Lakhel seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4##CL#
Simon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Lakhel breaks from the clinch.
Simon throws a sloppy head kick and Lakhel moves out of range easily.
Lakhel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Simon.#CL#
Simon closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Lakhel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simon throws a lazy head kick
and Lakhel counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Lakhel moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Lakhel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Simon closes the distance and pushes Lakhel back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Lakhel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Simon fails to land the takedown.
Simon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lakhel's waist but Lakhel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simon off to one side.
Simon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lakhel's waist but Lakhel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simon off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon fails with a takedown attempt.
Lakhel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon throws the kick towards the body but Lakhel avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Simon with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Simon shoots in for a takedown but Lakhel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lakhel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lakhel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Lakhel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Simon clinches up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Lakhel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lakhel.
Lakhel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Simon.
Patrick Simon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simon throws out a loose jab but Lakhel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lakhel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Simon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lakhel counters with a three punch combo that has Simon backing up. Simon nods at Lakhel to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Simon has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Lakhel breaks from the clinch.
Simon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simon throws a solid leg kick but Lakhel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Simon.
Lakhel tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Lakhel avoids the body shot from Simon.
Simon misses with a wild combination.
Lakhel wants to counter with a clinch but Simon pushes him away.
Simon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lakhel counters with a left and a right that stings Simon.
Simon just misses with a punch to the body.
Lakhel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Simon rushes Lakhel and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Lakhel breaks the clinch.
#T4##CL#
Simon moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Lakhel breaks the clinch.
Simon dives in for a single leg takedown but Lakhel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Simon rushes Lakhel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Lakhel breaks the clinch.
Simon dives in and grabs Lakhel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lakhel pushes down on Simon's head and hops out.
Despite the aggression on Lakhel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Simon misses with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon shoots in and drives through. Lakhel sprawls well.
Lakhel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Simon defends it well.#CL#
Lakhel gets tackled into the cage by Simon. Simon maintains the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mohamed Lakhel.
I think Lakhel 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Mohamed Lakhel!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Mohamed Lakhel!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Mohamed Lakhel!
Mohamed Lakhel wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 687 Round 1
Date: Oct 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Simon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and Simon ends up having to push Lee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lee looks to clinch
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Simon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Simon won't allow it.
Lee is trying to break free.#BC2#
Simon manages to break the clinch.
Lee with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Simon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simon is defending well for now.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Simon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lee stalling in the clinch but Simon improves position. #T1#
Simon has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Simon is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Kyle Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Simon.#TD2#
Simon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Simon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lee trying to control but Simon is working from the bottom.
Simon throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee pushes down on Simon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#ES2#
Simon pushes Lee off and gets back to his feet.#T2##CL2#
Simon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Simon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simon avoids it really well and circles away.
Lee looks for a takedown but Simon sprawls well.#CL2#
Simon takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Simon breaks the clinch.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Simon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Simon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Simon, which made it look bad.
Simon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Simon clinches up against the cage.
Simon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Simon tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4##BC2#
Simon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lee throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Simon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Simon.
A body shot lands from Simon.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Simon has the dominant position.#BC2#
Simon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Simon moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Simon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simon blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Simon dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Simon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simon somewhat.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Simon feints the counter takedown.
Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Simon counters with a straight right hand.
Simon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simon somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Simon closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Simon has double underhooks. #T1##TD2#
Simon pulls guard effortlessly.
Simon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simon stops Lee from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Simon passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#SUB2#
Simon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Lee pushes Simon off looking to stand but Simon dives back in and keeps control.
Simon sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU2#
Simon stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Lee goes for a double leg but Simon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Simon continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Simon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3##TD2#
Simon drags the fight down to the ground.
Simon pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Simon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simon is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Simon looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
#SUB2#
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Simon's legs - danger averted.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee tries for a takedown but Simon circles away easily
and Simon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Simon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Simon counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patrick Simon seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Simon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Simon passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Simon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is looking to escape.#T1#
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Simon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Simon works his way into full mount!
Lee is looking to improve his position but Simon isn't that keen on the idea.
Simon lands with some strikes.#T2#
Simon misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Simon content just to control the position here.
Simon landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB2#
Lee defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Simon. #SUB2#
Simon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lee has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lee!
Simon has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position. #T3##SUB2#
Simon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simon's guard.#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.
Simon managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Patrick Simon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Simon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simon 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Patrick Simon!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Patrick Simon!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Patrick Simon!
Patrick Simon wins by unanimous decision!
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