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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Smurf bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Denker's head.#TD#
Denker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Smurf has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Denker is on him like a limpet, forcing Smurf back against the cage.
Denker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smurf walks away with a smile on his face. Denker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smurf, as that shot connected.
Smurf scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smurf circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smurf counters with a nice uppercut.
Smurf lands a jab to Denker's midsection.
Smurf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Denker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Denker gets a clinch.
Denker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Denker wants to get back to striking at distance but Smurf won't allow it.
Smurf lands a left hand.
#T1#
Smurf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smurf working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Smurf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smurf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smurf scores with a shot to the body.
Smurf scores with a jab.#CL#
Denker rushes Smurf and presses him up against the cage.
Smurf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Denker has him pressed against the cage.
Smurf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Denker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Denker tries a body shot but Smurf blocks it.
Denker keeps control of Smurf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Denker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Smurf keeps control of Denker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Smurf on the inside.
Smurf stalling.
Smurf displaying some good clinch control by pressing Denker up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Smurf's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Smurf tries to circle away but Denker has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Smurf breaks from the clinch.
Denker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smurf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denker misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Smurf to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Denker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smurf lands a head shot.
Denker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smurf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Smurf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smurf throws out a powerful jab.
Smurf is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Denker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Denker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smurf cracks Denker with a good jab.
Denker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smurf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Denker is breathing heavily.
Smurf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice cross by Smurf.
Smurf's corner calls for a 1-2. Smurf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smurf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smurf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denker with a poor takedown
and Smurf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smurf jabs Denker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smurf catches Denker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smurf, as that shot connected.
#T4#
Smurf clobbers Denker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pappa Smurf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Denker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smurf catches Denker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smurf scores with a jab to the body.
Smurf lands a slapping body shot.
Smurf lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body punch from Smurf.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smurf.
Pappa Smurf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smurf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smurf lands a nice hook to Denker's body. Denker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smurf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Denker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab from Smurf.
Smurf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pappa Smurf dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smurf connects with the punch.
Denker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smurf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smurf bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Denker's head.
Smurf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smurf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smurf scores with a jab.
Chris Denker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smurf lands with a nice body punch.
Smurf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Smurf.
Smurf lands a nice hook to Denker's body. Denker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smurf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Denker's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smurf lands with a cross. #TD#
Denker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Smurf manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Smurf on the inside. #T1#
Smurf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Denker backwards.
Denker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Denker tries to circle away but Smurf has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Denker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smurf circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smurf counters with a right hand to the body.
Denker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smurf connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Denker scrambles back to his feet.
Smurf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smurf digs a good hook to Denker's body.
Smurf lands an overhand right.
Smurf lands with a nice body punch.
Smurf lands a body shot.
Smurf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Smurf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denker takes one to the side of the head.
Smurf swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Denker.
Smurf lands with a straight right. Denker didn't see that one coming.
Smurf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Denker needs to keep his hands up - Smurf had a free shot at his head there.
Smurf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smurf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Denker. Denker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smurf scores with a body shot.
Smurf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Denker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smurf's corner calls for a 1-2. Smurf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smurf lands a slapping body shot.
Smurf lands with a good body shot.
Smurf lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Denker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smurf digs a good hook to Denker's body.
Denker walks into a straight right hand from Smurf.
A left lands for Smurf.
Smurf cracks Denker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Denker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Denker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smurf counters with a nice body shot.
Smurf wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smurf lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Denker tries to move into range but Smurf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pappa Smurf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Denker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smurf pinned against the cage. Smurf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smurf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Denker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smurf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Denker at a distance.
Smurf connects with a body shot that sends Denker's belly button to the back.
Denker walks into a stiff left hand from Smurf.
Smurf thuds his right hand into Denker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Smurf catches Denker right on the button with a cross.
Denker moves forwards but Smurf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smurf scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pappa Smurf 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smurf scores with a punch to the head.
Smurf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smurf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smurf lunges at Denker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Denker's hand.
Smurf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Denker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smurf scores with a nice strike.
Denker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smurf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smurf scores with a hook to the body. Denker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good exchange - Smurf coming out on top.
Denker walks into a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Smurf.
Smurf feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Denkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smurf connects with a body shot.#T1#
Denker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smurf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Denker fails with the takedown
and Smurf counters with a stiff right hand.
Smurf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Denker throws a head kick that misses
and Smurf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smurf works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Denker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smurf connects with a jab.
Smurf catches Denker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smurf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smurf connects with a body shot.
Denker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Smurf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Denker. Denker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Denker takes one on the button.
Denker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smurf connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Denker scrambles back to his feet.
Smurf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smurf cracks Denker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smurf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smurf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smurf works Denker's body with a nice hook.
Smurf digs a good hook to Denker's body.
Smurf thuds a left hand into Denker's body.
Smurf cracks Denker with a good jab.
Smurf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smurf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Smurf scores with a crisp jab that stopped Denker in his tracks.
Denker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smurf's corner calls for a 1-2. Smurf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smurf digs a good body shot into Denker's ribs.
Smurf connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Smurf. That snapped Denker's head back.
Pappa Smurf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smurf lands a jab to the nose.
Smurf lands a jab to Denker's midsection.
Smurf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Denker doesn't seem bothered though.
Smurf cracks Denker with an open hand slap.
A shot to the liver by Smurf. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smurf lands a really nice looking cross but Denker seems unphased.
#T4#
Smurf lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smurf jabs Denker right on the nose. Denker blinks but takes it well.
Smurf scores with a shot to the body.
Smurf lands with a good body shot.
Smurf connects with a right hand. Denker shakes it off.
Denker wants to clinch but Smurf slips to the side
and Smurf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Denker takes one to the chin there.
Smurf works Denker's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Smurf.
Smurf lands a nice shot that snaps Denker's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Smurf.
Denker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smurf makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pappa Smurf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smurf 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pappa Smurf!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Denker shoots in looking for a takedown. Simpson tries to sprawl out of it but Denker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simpson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chris Denker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Denker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Simpson did well to prevent Denker getting side control.
Denker working the head and body with strikes.
Denker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Denker is pressing down on Simpson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simpson is holding on for now. #T1#
Denker is thwarting Simpson's attempts to control the position.
Simpson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Denker.
Simpson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Denker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Denker working Simpson over with strikes. #SU2#
Denker decides to stand and escape the position.
Simpson moves in looking to clinch but Denker pushes him off.
Denker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Denker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simpson's waist but Simpson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Denker off to one side.
Denker tries to clinch up.#T2#
Denker misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Simpson throws a head kick but Denker moves out of range.
Denker shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
Simpson tries to counter with a takedown but Denker is quick to defend against it.
Norbert Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Denker.
Denker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simpson as he avoids it easily.
Denker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSimpson.
Simpson misses with a head kick.
Denker is looking to score with low kicks.
Denker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
Simpson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Denker throws a right hand that Simpson ducks under and follows up with a left that Simpson also avoids with ease.
Denker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Denker looks winded!#T3#
Denker avoids the head kick by Simpson.
Simpson connects with a high kick.
Denker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simpson tries to counter with a takedown but Denker is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Simpson.
Simpson lands a head kick. Denker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Denker throws a lazy right hand but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simpson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Denker tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
#T4##TD#
Simpson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Denker's guard.
Denker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Denker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Simpson passes into side control.
Denker defending against the ground and pound.
Simpson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Denker is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simpson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Simpson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norbert Simpson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Denker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simpson defends it nicely.
Simpson stuffs the takedown attempt from Denker. Denker gets slowly back to his feet.
Simpson lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Simpson closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Simpson pulls Denker into guard.
#T1#
Simpson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Denker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Simpson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Denker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Denker content to stall in guard here.
Chris Denker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simpson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Denker is controlling him. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Simpson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Denker is aware though and is defending well.
Simpson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Denker fails to land the takedown.
Norbert Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Denker.
Denker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Denker is breathing heavily.
Denker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Norbert Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Denker instigates a clinch. #T3#
Denker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simpson just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Simpson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Simpson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Denker wants to stand and escape but instead Simpson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Simpson stopping the sweep attempt from Denker.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Denker holds on and takes a little breather.
Denker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simpson.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denker can do to turn this around?
Simpson is looking to work some ground and pound but Denker has wrist control.
Simpson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Simpson stands up over Denker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Denker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simpson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Denker is proving hard to escape from.
Simpson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simpson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Simpson trying to control but Denker is working from the bottom.
Denker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norbert Simpson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Denker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Simpson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Denker is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Simpson dives into side control.
#REVB#
Denker can't do much from the bottom here.
Simpson trying to control the action but Denker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denker tries to escape but Simpson is in control. #SU#
Simpson decides to stand back up. Simpson steps back and let's Denker get back to his feet.#T1#
Simpson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Denker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Simpson defends it well.
Denker misses with the combination.
Simpson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Denker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Denker is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Denker closes the distance and pushes Simpson back into the cage.#TD#
Simpson manages to pull guard.
Denker wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Denker stops Simpson from standing up. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Denker stands and steps away. Simpson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Denker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simpson as he avoids it easily.
Simpson tries to counter with a takedown but Denker is quick to defend against it.
Norbert Simpson is winning the standup battle so far.
Denker has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Denker backing up. Denker nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Norbert Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Denker.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Denker shoots for a takedown but Simpson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simpson is looking to clinch but Denker is avoiding it.
Simpson scores with a head kick. Denker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Simpson lands a jab-cross combination.
Simpson shoots in for a double leg but Denker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Denker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Denker shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
Simpson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Denker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Denker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T4#
Simpson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Denker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Denker misses with a body kick.#CL#
Simpson moves into the clinch.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but Denker has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Simpson pulls guard effortlessly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norbert Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simpson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norbert Simpson!
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