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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Sheppard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU#
Sheppard decides to return to a standing position.
Nafisi tries to bum rush Sheppard with a series of wild strikes but Sheppard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shahin Nafisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nafisi throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Sheppard counters by clinching up. #BC#
Sheppard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nafisi throws a right and a left that Sheppard avoids nicely.
Nafisi throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Sheppard counter with a right hand. #TD#
Sheppard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nafisi was covering up waiting for the punch and Sheppard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nafisi is wriggling around but Sheppard manages to pass to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sheppard seems to be working for a kimura but Nafisi defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Nafisi is looking to improve his position.
#SU#
Sheppard stands up and beckons Nafisi to join him on the feet.
Nafisi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sheppard tries to counter by clinching up but Nafisi breaks away and moves out of range.
Nafisi misses the shot to the body.
Nafisi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Nafisi tries to get set, Sheppard tries to push him back and clinch up but Nafisi manages to avoid the attempt.
Nafisi shoots in for a takedown but Sheppard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sheppard is looking to counter the offense by Nafisi and move into the clinch.
Nafisi looks winded!
Nafisi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sheppard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nafisi thinking. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Sheppard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nafisi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nafisi throws a right hand that Sheppard ducks under and follows up with a left that Sheppard also avoids with ease.
Sheppard avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Nafisi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sheppard to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU#
Sheppard stands and steps away. Nafisi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nafisi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nafisi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sheppard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nafisi fails with a takedown attempt.#T3##TD#
Sheppard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nafisi's guard.
Nafisi is wriggling around but Sheppard manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Sheppard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU#
Sheppard gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T4#
Nafisi misses with a double jab
and Sheppard counters with a right hand to the body.
Nafisi tries a head kick but it misses.
Sheppard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sheppard throws a body kick that misses.
Sheppard jabs at Nafisi's body.#TD#
Sheppard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nafisi to the mat! Nafisi manages to get full guard. #SU#
Sheppard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Sheppard takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nafisi stops a takedown attempt from Sheppard.
Sheppard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Sheppard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nafisi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sheppard circles away quickly and effectively.
Sheppard shoots in looking for a takedown but Nafisi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sheppard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sheppard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nafisi avoids it really well and circles away.
Nafisi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nafisi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Sheppard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sheppard.
Sheppard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nafisi can do to turn this around?
Sheppard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nafisi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nafisi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sheppard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nafisi can pounce on him.
#TD#
Sheppard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nafisi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nafisi wants to get back to his feet but Sheppard is dominant here and he's now got Nafisi's back!
Nafisi is breathing heavily.#T1#
Sheppard controlling the position well here. Nafisi rolled but Sheppard kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Nafisi is trying to stand back up.
Sheppard trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nafisi doesn't escape.
Nafisi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
Sheppard is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nafisi is in bad spot here.
Sheppard is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Nafisi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sheppard slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Nafisi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
I would not like to be Nafisi right now.
Nafisi is in bad spot here.
Sheppard keeps control of the position easily here as Nafisi tries to buck him off.
Nafisi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nafisi is trying to break free.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Sheppard has the hooks in. Nafisi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We've been informed that Nafisi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sheppard biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Sheppard dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nafisi scores with a jab to the head.
Sheppard dodges the punch combination from Nafisi.
#TD#
Sheppard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nafisi is trying to control the position but Sheppard postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Sheppard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nafisi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sheppard circles away quickly and effectively.
Nafisi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nafisi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Sheppard counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1##BC#
Sheppard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nafisi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Nafisi tries to get set, Sheppard tries to push him back and clinch up but Nafisi manages to avoid the attempt.
Sheppard throws the kick towards the body but Nafisi avoids it.
Nafisi unleashes a big counter combination but Sheppard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nafisi fails to land with a series of punches.
Sheppard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nafisi manages to circle out of the way.
Sheppard lands with a shot to the body.
Nafisi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Sheppard. #CL#
Sheppard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nafisi, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Sheppard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nafisi connects with a solid leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Sheppard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sheppard thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sheppard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nafisi's waist but Nafisi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sheppard off to one side. #T2#
A punch combination from Nafisi misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sheppard or perhaps it was just good defense by Nafisi, which made it look bad.
Sheppard is looking to wear down Nafisi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sheppard looks to score with a jab to the body but Nafisi is just out of range.
Nafisi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Sheppard with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Sheppard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheppard misses with a body shot.
Shahin Nafisi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheppard lands with a right hand.
Nafisi throws a right hand that Sheppard ducks under and follows up with a left that Sheppard also avoids with ease.#T3#
Nafisi throws a leg kick but Sheppard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sheppard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sheppard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nafisi.
Sheppard shoots in for a takedown but Nafisi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sheppard fails with a takedown attempt.
Nafisi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shahin Nafisi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nafisi throws a one two combo.
#T4##TD#
Sheppard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Sheppard stands up out of the half guard.
Nafisi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nafisi avoids the body shot from Sheppard.
Nafisi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nafisi throws a head kick but Sheppard moves out of range.
Sheppard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sheppard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nafisi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Victor Sheppard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nafisi throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Sheppard moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shahin Nafisi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sheppard 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Sheppard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Nafisi has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Nafisi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nafisi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No joy there for Nafisi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morin throws a big counter combination but Nafisi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nafisi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Nafisi misses.
It looked like Morin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nafisi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nafisi looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Morin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nafisi is trying to push Morin away but Morin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Morin pulls Nafisi into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Morin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##SUB#
Morin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nafisi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Morin.
Nafisi lands an elbow.
Morin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nafisi's best efforts.
Morin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morin.#SUB#
Morin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Nafisi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morin's guard.#SUB#
Morin working for a triangle but Nafisi defends it easily.
#SUB#
Morin working for submissions but it's allowed Nafisi to get to half guard.
Nafisi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3##SU2#
Nafisi decides to return to a standing position.
Nafisi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nafisi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Morin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morin throwing a counter right hand but Nafisi manages to avoid it.
Nafisi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morin is looking to counter punch.
Nafisi throws a right and a left that Morin avoids nicely. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Nafisi. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Morin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Morin in particular looking to stall.
Nafisi wants to get back to his feet.
Morin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SU#
Morin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nafisi to get to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nafisi misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Morin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've been informed that Nafisi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nafisi to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shahin Nafisi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Morin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nafisi misses with a two punch combination.
Nafisi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shahin Nafisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Nafisi.
Nafisi throws a head kick that misses.
As Nafisi looks to move away, Morin throws a big counter combo but Nafisi just gets out of the way.
Nafisi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morin looks to land a combination but Nafisi avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Morin has managed to clinch.
Morin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nafisi to keep the fight standing.
Nafisi is trying to pull guard but Morin has him pressed against the cage.
Nafisi is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Morin gets control of Nafisi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Morin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Morin wants to sweep here but Nafisi controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nafisi wants to get up but he can't break Morin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #ES#
Morin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Morin slips a jab and a cross from Nafisi.
Morin throwing a counter right hand but Nafisi manages to avoid it.#T2#
Morin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Morin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nafisi throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Morin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Morin is trying to pull guard but Nafisi has him pressed against the cage.
Morin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nafisi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nafisi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nafisi wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Morin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morin slips a jab and a cross from Nafisi.
#CL#
Nafisi gets tackled into the cage by Morin. Morin maintains the clinch. #T3#
Nafisi is trying to break the clinch but Morin has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Morin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nafisi is fending him off so far but Morin persists. Nope, Nafisi circles away and we're back to standing.
Nafisi takes a swing at Morin's ribcage but misses.
Nafisi throws an off balance right hand
and Morin counters with a three punch combo that has Nafisi backing up. Nafisi nods at Morin to acknowledge the strikes.
Morin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nafisi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morin somewhat.
Nafisi misses with a leg kick
and Morin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Morin shoots in looking for a takedown but Nafisi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nafisi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Morin misses its target.
Nafisi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morin tries to counter by clinching up but Nafisi breaks away and moves out of range.
Morin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Morin dodges the punch combination from Nafisi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Morin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nafisi to the ground. Morin is now in Nafisi's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Benito Morin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Morin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Morin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nafisi sees it coming and defends easily.
Morin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nafisi wants to get back to full guard but Morin has passed into side control.
Nafisi wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Morin decides to stand back up. Morin steps back and let's Nafisi get back to his feet.
Nafisi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nafisi throws a lazy right hand but Morin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Nafisi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nafisi wants it to stay on the feet.
Nafisi shoots and misses
and Morin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nafisi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Morin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Morin lands in his opponent's guard.
Morin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nafisi is looking to stand up but Morin isn't so interested in that idea.
Nafisi is trying to keep Morin in close.
#T2##SU#
Morin gets to his feet. Nafisi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Morin takes the fight into the clinch.
Morin jumps guard but Nafisi stands there with Morin around his waist. Morin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morin is trying to pull guard but Nafisi has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Morin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Nafisi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morin is looking to clinch.
Nafisi misses with the combination.
#T3#
Nafisi misses with a wild combination.
As Nafisi tries to get set, Morin tries to push him back and clinch up but Nafisi manages to avoid the attempt.
Nafisi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nafisi throws a counter combo.
Morin slips a straight right by Nafisi.
Morin slips a jab and a cross from Nafisi.
Morin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nafisi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nafisi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nafisi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morin tries to clinch there but Nafisi circles away.
#T4#
Morin dives in for a single leg takedown but Nafisi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A low kick from Nafisi is predictable there
and Morin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morin misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Nafisi misses
and Morin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nafisi lands with a nice combination. Morin backs away looking to recover.
Morin tries to clinch there but Nafisi circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Morin with that takedown attempt.
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 Benito Morin.
I think Morin 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benito Morin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Nafisi misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Simmons gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nafisi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nafisi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simmons is one step ahead there.
Simmons prevents Nafisi from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Nafisi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Nafisi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simmons circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Nafisi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nafisi throws a series of punches but Simmons avoids them all with ease.
Simmons is looking to counter the offense by Nafisi and move into the clinch.
Nafisi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simmons.
No joy there for Nafisi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nafisi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Tyrone Simmons has been cut.
Simmons jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Simmons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Simmons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nafisi can pounce on him.
Nafisi looks to land a combination but Simmons avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Nafisi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nafisi looks winded!#SUB#
Simmons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Nafisi 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. #SU2#
Nafisi stands up from Simmons's guard - Nafisi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Simmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nafisi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simmons circles away quickly and effectively.
Simmons throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nafisi on the side of the head.
A combination from Nafisi does no damage.
Simmons wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Nafisi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Simmons, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##BC#
Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Nafisi has closed the distance and engaged Simmons in a clinch.
#BC#
Simmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nafisi scores with a three punch combo!
Nafisi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nafisi delivers a nice body kick.
Simmons fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nafisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simmons moves away.
Simmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Nafisi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD#
Simmons shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nafisi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nafisi wants to get back to his feet but Simmons is dominant here and he's now got Nafisi's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Simmons gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Simmons gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Simmons apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Simmons tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nafisi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt - Nafisi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nafisi throws a head kick that misses
and Simmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simmons blocks a low kick nicely.
Simmons seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shahin Nafisi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Simmons's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nafisi swats away the attempt to clinch by Simmons.
Despite the aggression on Nafisi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shahin Nafisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nafisi tries to clinch but Simmons is having none of it.
Nafisi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nafisi throws a series of punches but Simmons avoids them all with ease.
A jab lands there for Nafisi.#ROC2#
Simmons is rocked!
Simmons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nafisi.
Oh Simmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nafisi lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Simmons falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shahin Nafisi!
Shahin Nafisi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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