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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Diaz looks for a takedown but Simbecka sprawls well.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Simbecka, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Simbecka against the cage but Simbecka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz tries to clinch but Simbecka is having none of it. #CL#
Diaz darts in and clinches Simbecka up against the cage.
A short left from Diaz.
Simbecka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diaz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz effectively controlling the action here.
Diaz trying to land knees to the body.
#T1##TD#
Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simbecka 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.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Simbecka trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Simbecka tries to pass.
Simbecka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simbecka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Simbecka drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diaz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diaz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diaz! #REVR##T2#
Diaz 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 Simbecka's shoulder. That is not cool.
Simbecka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Diaz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Diaz cracks Simbecka with a big right hand but Simbecka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SU#
Diaz stands up and beckons Simbecka to his feet.
Simbecka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Simbecka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Simbecka gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Diaz stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Diaz pulls guard effortlessly.
Simbecka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Diaz has Simbecka pulled in close to control his posture.
Simbecka trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simbecka is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz has his hands on Simbecka's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Diaz 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#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simbecka but Simbecka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simbecka pinned against the cage. Simbecka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simbecka feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Diaz instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Simbecka sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Simbecka tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simbecka tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simbecka to the ground. Simbecka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And Simbecka tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Simbecka keeps it at a distance.
Simbecka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Simbecka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simbecka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jimmy Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Simbecka sprawls well.
Simbecka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz closes the distance but Simbecka moves to the side #TD2#
and Simbecka counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
Simbecka trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Simbecka lands a decent elbow from side control.
Diaz is not content to let Simbecka control the position.
Diaz tries to buck Simbecka off but Simbecka is having none of it.
Simbecka is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Diaz manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Simbecka is working for a submission of some sort.
Simbecka is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simbecka pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz controlling the position for now.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simbecka trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simbecka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Simbecka trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Simbecka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Diaz goes for a double leg but Simbecka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Simbecka continues to drive forward.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.#CL#
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Simbecka.
Diaz controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz taking a breather.
Simbecka tries to pull guard but Diaz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Simbecka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Simbecka jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jimmy Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnold Simbecka.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Diaz gets control of Simbecka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diaz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Simbecka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simbecka tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining 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.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Simbecka from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simbecka trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz working a defensive guard but Simbecka manages to pass into side control anyway.
Diaz is not content to let Simbecka control the position. #T3#
Simbecka passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Diaz!
Simbecka tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Diaz tries to hold on but Simbecka pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Simbecka there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Simbecka with a couple of short strikes.
Simbecka tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Simbecka is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simbecka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnold Simbecka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simbecka 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Simbecka!
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Event:
ECFC FN 35
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Minakov loads up on a big right hand but Simbecka slips the punch.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Minakov gets a clinch. #BC2#
Minakov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Minakov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simbecka's waist but Simbecka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Minakov off to one side.
Minakov moves in looking to clinch but Simbecka pushes him off.
Oleg Minakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minakov throws a nice looking combination but Simbecka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Minakov clinches up with Simbecka and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simbecka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Minakov just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Minakov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Simbecka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Minakov is stalling here.
Minakov controlling the action here for a moment.
Simbecka has been working on his balance at Kemps training camp, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Minakov.
Simbecka is trying to pull guard but Minakov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Simbecka. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simbecka tries to pull guard but Minakov holds him up against the cage and eventually Simbecka drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Minakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Minakov shoots in looking for a takedown but Simbecka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Minakov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Minakov fails with the takedown.
Minakov misses with a takedown attempt - Simbecka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but Minakov avoids it well and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Simbecka. No joy for Minakov on that attempt.
Simbecka feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Minakov shoots for a takedown but Simbecka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Minakov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simbecka circles away.
Minakov lands with a nice combination. Simbecka backs away looking to recover.
Minakov shoots in for a takedown but Simbecka shows good takedown defense.
Simbecka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Minakov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Minakov forces Simbecka back against the cage and clinches.
Simbecka wants a takedown.
Minakov is trying to pull guard but Simbecka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simbecka goes for a takedown attempt but Minakov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Minakov has a takedown stuffed.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Minakov tries to clinch up.
Simbecka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Minakov sprawls and moves away.
Minakov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simbecka defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Simbecka. No joy for Minakov on that attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minakov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simbecka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simbecka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Minakov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simbecka pinned against the cage. Simbecka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Minakov 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#
Minakov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simbecka is fending him off so far but Minakov persists. Nope, Simbecka circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Minakov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Minakov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simbecka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Minakov looks to throw a body kick#TD#
so Simbecka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Simbecka trying to control but Minakov is working from the bottom.
Simbecka is really struggling to control Minakov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minakov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simbecka wants to control from the top but Minakov keeps moving. #T1#
Simbecka content to stall in guard here.
Simbecka trying to control but Minakov is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Simbecka advances to half guard.
Minakov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Simbecka trying to control from half guard but Minakov is working away. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Minakov tries to roll over but Simbecka keeps him under control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Minakov closes the distance and clinches.
Simbecka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Minakov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Minakov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simbecka stuffs the takedown.
Arnold Simbecka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Minakov.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minakov is defended easily by Simbecka.
Arnold Simbecka is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Minakov darts in and clinches Simbecka up against the cage.#BC2#
Minakov breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Simbecka tries to keep at a distance but Minakov has taken the fight into the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Minakov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Minakov gets control of Simbecka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Minakov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Simbecka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Minakov's guard.
Minakov won't allow Simbecka to pass to mount.
Simbecka is keen to just control but Minakov is a slippery customer.
Minakov wants to get back to full guard.
Minakov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simbecka trying to control the action but Minakov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oleg Minakov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##CL2#
Minakov has managed to clinch.
Simbecka tries to score a body lock takedown but Minakov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Minakov stalling the fight.
Minakov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simbecka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simbecka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Minakov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Minakov is looking to clinch but Simbecka is avoiding it.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but Minakov avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minakov darts in looking for a takedown but Simbecka gets double underhooks and turns Minakov into the cage.
Simbecka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Minakov.
#T1#
Minakov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Simbecka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Simbecka.
Arnold Simbecka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Minakov.
Simbecka wants to control from the top but Minakov keeps moving. #T2#
Simbecka throws a big right hand that misses.
Simbecka trying to control the position from guard on top but Minakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simbecka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Simbecka pushes down on Minakov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Minakov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simbecka wants to control from the top but Minakov keeps moving. #T3#
Simbecka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Minakov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Minakov darts in looking for a takedown but Simbecka gets double underhooks and turns Minakov into the cage.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Simbecka stuffs the takedown.
Minakov darts in looking for a takedown but Simbecka gets double underhooks and turns Minakov into the cage.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but Minakov avoids it well and moves away.
Minakov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minakov fails with the takedown.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Minakov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minakov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but Minakov avoids it well and moves away.
Minakov shoots and misses #TD#
and Simbecka counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simbecka is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simbecka looking to control but Minakov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arnold Simbecka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oleg Minakov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simbecka controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnold Simbecka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Minakov 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Minakov!
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Event:
ECFC 69
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Diaz has hold of one of Simbecka's legs. Simbecka is fighting the takedown attempt but Diaz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Diaz drops back looking for a leg! Simbecka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simbecka manages to kick Diaz off! Diaz jumps back into Simbecka's guard. #SUB2#
Simbecka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Simbecka looking to control.
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simbecka controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simbecka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Diaz clinches up with Simbecka and pushes him back against the cage.
Simbecka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz tries a knee to the head but Simbecka blocks it.
#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simbecka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simbecka defends it nicely.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Simbecka sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Simbecka moves out of range easily.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Simbecka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD#
Simbecka tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Simbecka trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Simbecka wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Simbecka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Simbecka tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz controlling the pace. #T4#
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SU#
Diaz decides to return to a standing position.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Simbecka tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simbecka but Simbecka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simbecka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Diaz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Simbecka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simbecka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Simbecka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Simbecka sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Simbecka feints the counter takedown.
Jimmy Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Simbecka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Simbecka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simbecka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simbecka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Simbecka. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
And Simbecka tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Simbecka sprawls well.
Simbecka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Simbecka tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simbecka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Simbecka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Simbecka feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Simbecka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Simbecka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simbecka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jimmy Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Simbecka is avoiding it.
Arnold Simbecka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simbecka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Simbecka tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Simbecka stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simbecka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arnold Simbecka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simbecka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simbecka feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Simbecka shows good takedown defense.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Simbecka feints the counter takedown.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simbecka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simbecka feints the counter takedown.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simbecka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simbecka circles away.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Simbecka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Simbecka 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#
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Simbecka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Diaz lands a head shot.
Simbecka moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Simbecka sees coming a mile off.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simbecka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a push kick but Simbecka slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simbecka avoids it really well and circles away.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simbecka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simbecka tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simbecka to the ground. Simbecka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Simbecka feints the counter takedown.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Simbecka sees coming a mile off.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Simbecka avoids it well.
And Simbecka tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simbecka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simbecka feints the counter takedown.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Simbecka circles away.
Simbecka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Simbecka.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Simbecka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Simbecka blocks a leg kick.
Diaz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3#
Simbecka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Simbecka moves out of range of the strikes.
Simbecka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Simbecka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simbecka's waist but Simbecka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Simbecka leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Simbecka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Simbecka's knee but Simbecka avoids it well.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Simbecka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simbecka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Simbecka feints the counter takedown.
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 Jimmy Diaz.
I think Diaz 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Arnold Simbecka!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2016 |
#R1#
King throws a looping overhand right but Simbecka ducks down to avoid it.
King throws a lazy right hand but Simbecka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simbecka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
King throws a hook but Simbecka avoids it easily.
Simbecka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King scores with a jab to the body.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
Simbecka ducks under a wild hook from King.
Nice defenses there by Simbecka.
Simbecka feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a leg kick but Simbecka sees it coming and moves out of range.
King lands with an overhand left.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simbecka slips under a jab.#T1#
King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Simbecka back to the cage. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Arnold Simbecka has been cut.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simbecka feinted with a counter takedown.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simbecka tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Simbecka drops down looking for a counter takedown but King sprawls and moves away.
Simbecka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Simbecka blocks a jab.
King walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simbecka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simbecka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
King throws a hook to the side of Simbecka's head but Simbecka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simbecka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
#T2#
King throws a hook but Simbecka blocks it.
Simbecka drops down looking for a counter takedown but King sprawls and moves away.
Simbecka slips under a jab.
Simbecka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robert King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simbecka circles away quickly and effectively.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King misses with a hook. Simbecka ducked under it nicely.
Simbecka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Simbecka tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
King scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
King tries to bum rush Simbecka with a series of wild strikes but Simbecka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simbecka feinted with a counter takedown.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
King connects with a jab.
King throws a jab when Simbecka was well out of range.
King looks to throw the jab but Simbecka is out of range. #T3#
Simbecka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Simbecka feinted with a counter takedown.
Simbecka ducks under a wild hook from King.
Simbecka feinted with a counter takedown.
King looks to land a right hand but Simbecka moved out of range.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simbecka.
King swings for the body but Simbecka moves out of range.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King throws a hook to the side of Simbecka's head but Simbecka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King misses with a straight left.
A combination from King does no damage.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Simbecka moves out of range of the strikes.
Simbecka feinted with a counter takedown.
King misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simbecka doesn't seem phased though.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King cracks Simbecka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simbecka slips a jab from King.
Simbecka tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
Simbecka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Simbecka.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
King misses with a straight right.
Simbecka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simbecka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King misses with a hook. Simbecka ducked under it nicely.
Simbecka drops down looking for a counter takedown but King sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnold Simbecka'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.
#R2#
King misses with a straight left.
King digs a good hook to Simbecka's body.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Simbecka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
Simbecka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
A big right from King misses.
King misses with a looping left.
Simbecka tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
Simbecka moves away from the strike by King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Simbecka.
Simbecka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Simbecka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simbecka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simbecka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simbecka drops down looking for a counter takedown but King sprawls and moves away.
Simbecka needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King missing with a left hand there. Simbecka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simbecka drops down looking for a counter takedown but King sprawls and moves away.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King misses with a looping right.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
King misses with an uppercut.
Simbecka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King throws a nice looking combination but Simbecka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Simbecka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Nice cross by King.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
King is looking to score with low kicks.
Simbecka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Simbecka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
Simbecka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simbecka.
Simbecka feinted with a counter takedown.
King throws a low kick but Simbecka avoids it.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from King misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Simbecka might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
King misses with a hook.
Simbecka slips a straight right by King.
Simbecka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simbecka tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
King is breathing heavily.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
King looks to throw the jab but Simbecka is out of range.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King loads up on a big right hand but Simbecka slips the punch.
Simbecka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
King looks to land a right hand but Simbecka moved out of range.
Simbecka drops down looking for a counter takedown but King sprawls and moves away.
Simbecka blocks a jab.
King lands a body shot.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Simbecka avoids a punch combination nicely.
King throws a hook but Simbecka avoids it easily.
Simbecka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
King misses with a straight left.
Simbecka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
Simbecka slips a jab from King.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King swinging wildly here.
Simbecka moves out of range of the strikes.
King misses with a double jab.
Simbecka feinted with a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simbecka feinted with a counter takedown.
King misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arnold Simbecka's cut.
That's time! Simbecka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Simbecka moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simbecka doesn't seem phased though.
Simbecka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simbecka tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
King looks to throw the jab but Simbecka is out of range.
King throws a hook but Simbecka avoids it easily.
Simbecka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
King wants to slow Simbecka down by chopping away at his legs.
King misses with a wild combination.
Simbecka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King throws a hook but Simbecka avoids it easily.
Simbecka moves out of range as King strikes.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simbecka drops down looking for a counter takedown but King sprawls and moves away.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A jab from King finds it's way through Simbecka's defenses.
King lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from King misses.
Simbecka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Simbecka.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simbecka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
King lands with a nice body punch.
King throws a hook but Simbecka blocks it.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Simbecka.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simbecka momentarily.
#T2#
Simbecka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Simbecka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, 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!
King looks to throw the jab but Simbecka is out of range.
Simbecka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A right-left combo lands from King.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simbecka staying out of range there.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
King misses with an uppercut. Simbecka saw that one coming.
King misses with an uppercut.
Simbecka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
King missing with a left hand there. Simbecka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from King misses.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
A swing and a miss from King.
King looks to land a left hand but Simbecka moved out of range nicely.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
King throws a jab when Simbecka was well out of range.
Simbecka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simbecka tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
King loads up on a big right hand but Simbecka slips the punch.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simbecka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simbecka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King missing with a left hand there. Simbecka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
King swinging wildly here.
Simbecka feinted with a counter takedown.
King looks to throw the jab but Simbecka is out of range.
Simbecka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Simbecka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
King throws a right and a left that Simbecka avoids nicely.
Simbecka tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simbecka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simbecka feinted with a counter takedown.
Simbecka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
King misses with a straight right.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
Arnold Simbecka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simbecka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well King 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 24:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert King!
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