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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Simond feints and as Henry raises his hands in defense, Simond changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simond tries to free his leg and advance position but Henry is retaining full guard.
Simond keeps trying to improve his position.
Henry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simond.
Simond working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Simond trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simond wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.
Simond landing with the ground and pound.
Simond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Simond postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Simond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henry is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Simond is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Simond stopping the sweep attempt from Henry.
Simond throwing strikes from guard but Henry blocks nicely.
Simond scoring with some ground and pound.
Henry has Simond pulled in close to control his posture.
Simond throwing strikes but missing.
Simond won't allow Henry to sweep him here.
Simond is looking to work some ground and pound but Henry has wrist control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simond chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry wants to stand and escape but Simond is having none of it.
Simond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Simond from controlling successfully.
Henry lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Simond stopping the sweep attempt from Henry.
Simond won't allow Henry to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Simond throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simond prevents Henry from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Henry forces Simond back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Simond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simond.
Simond throws out a loose jab but Henry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henry is looking to counter the offense by Simond and move into the clinch.#T3#
Simond takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Simond lands a two punch combo.
Simond misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Simond shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Henry's guard.#ES#
Henry has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Simond has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry misses with an elbow strike.
Henry keeps control of Simond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simond can't break the clinch.
Simond taking a breather.
Simond tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T4#
Henry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simond.
Simond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simond is working for takedown but Henry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lenny Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Simond.
Simond is looking to break free of the clinch but Henry has double underhooks.
Simond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simond is trying to pull guard but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
Simond tries to circle away but Henry has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Henry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Simond dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Henry looks for a takedown but Simond sprawls well.
Simond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Simond looks to score with a jab to the body but Henry is just out of range.
Simond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simond shoots in and drives through. Henry sprawls well.
Henry wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Simond is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simond tries to bum rush Henry with a series of wild strikes but Henry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henry slips under a jab.
Simond throws a series of strikes that have Henry backpedaling.
Simond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simond throws a big shot that misses.
Simond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simond fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lenny Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Simond.
Simond is breathing heavily.
Henry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Simond looks to score with a jab to the body but Henry is just out of range.
Jeff Simond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henry manages to avoid it.
Simond changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henry tries to avoid it but Simond manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henry to the ground. Henry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simond shoots in but no luck this time.
Simond shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henry defends it nicely.
Simond fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simond pinned against the cage. Simond gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Henry closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Henry lands in his opponent's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Simond has his foot on Henry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henry works his way back into a safe position though.
Henry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Henry's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Simond wants to control the position but Henry says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Simond is looking for a sweep. Henry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Henry decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jeff Simond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simond tries for a takedown but Henry circles away easily#TD#
and Henry counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Henry looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Simond is looking to control Henry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simond avoid being mounted?#T4#
Henry controlling the action here.
Simond slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henry's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Henry dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Simond tries to land a body kick#TD#
so Henry counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Simond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Henry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simond has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henry has managed to get both his arms back between Simond's legs - danger averted.
Henry looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Simond working for a triangle but Henry defends it easily.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simond can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henry controls the pace.#SUB2#
Simond is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henry defends well.#SU#
Henry decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simond, up you get! #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Simond misses with a few strikes there.
Simond misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Henry.
Simond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simond manages to work his way to half guard, despite Henry's best efforts.
Henry is controlling the pace.
Simond trying to control but Henry postures up.
#T3##SU#
Henry stands up and beckons Simond to join him on the feet.
Henry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simond is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sloppy strikes from Simond. Those never looked like landing.
Simond jabs at Henry's body.
Simond lands a nice hook to Henry's body. Henry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lenny Henry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simond as he jumps to the side.
Simond is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Simond scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Simond just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Henry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Henry prevents Simond from improving his position.#SU#
Henry postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Simond to stand up.
Simond looks to land a combination but Henry avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simond thuds a left hand into Henry's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Henry.
Simond is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Henry showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Henry 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Henry!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Simond throws an overhand right that lands on Poppins's shoulder, as Poppins tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Simond. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Simond.
Poppins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simond seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Simond throws a jab but it's blocked by Poppins.
Poppins connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Simond shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Poppins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Simond postures up and lands a big shot to Poppins's brow.
Simond makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Simond with a nice head shot there.
Simond is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Poppins is trying to control the position but Simond postures up.
Simond wants to pass the guard but Poppins is keeping the position.
Simond passes Poppins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simond with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simond wants to control but Poppins is keeping him busy. #T1#
Simond tries to pass to full mount but Poppins defends it.
Simond lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Simond sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simond has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Simond scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Simond is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poppins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Simond is thwarting Poppins's attempts to control the position.
Simond lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Simond is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Simond scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Simond is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Simond is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Simond looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Poppins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simond cracks Poppins with a solid left hand.
Simond with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Poppins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simond defends it easily.
Simond's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3##SUB2#
Poppins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simond connects with a couple of short punches.
Poppins has momentary wrist control but Simond slips an elbow through the middle.
Simond definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simond landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Simond drops back looking for a leg! Poppins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Poppins manages to kick Simond off! Simond jumps back into Poppins's guard. #SUB2#
Poppins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simond is aware though and is defending well.
Poppins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simond controls the pace.
Simond stands and throws Poppins's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Poppins is trying to get back to half guard.
Simond working the head with strikes.
Simond is putting a hurting on Poppins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Simond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poppins keeps working.
Simond working away.
Poppins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Simond is positioning himself well to prevent Poppins advancing to mount.
Simond works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simond pulls Poppins in close to prevent any damage.
Simond keeping full guard, as Poppins tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Simond dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Simond.
The crowd cheers as Simond lands an impressive looking overhand right. Poppins doesn't seem phased though.
Simond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poppins can do to turn this around?
A punch combination from Simond misses.
Simond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simond on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Simond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poppins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poppins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Poppins. Simond shrugs it off though.
A punch combination from Poppins misses. #TD#
Simond gets a double leg takedown into Poppins's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Simond drops back looking for a leg! Poppins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Poppins manages to kick Simond off! Simond jumps back into Poppins's guard. #SUB#
Simond thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Poppins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Poppins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simond with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Simond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Poppins working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Poppins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simond gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simond slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SUB#
Simond drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simond jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Simond passes Poppins's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Simond is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Poppins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simond slows the pace down in half guard.
Simond is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Simond winds up and cracks Poppins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Poppins is trying to maintain the position but Simond is very close to passing his half guard.
Simond drops an elbow to the side of Poppins's head.
Simond is looking to advance position but Poppins won't allow it.
Simond seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Poppins is looking for a sweep. Simond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simond lands strikes from half guard.
Simond is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Simond lands a nice short elbow.
Simond is pressing down on Poppins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Poppins is holding on for now. #SUB#
Simond is trying to work for a kimura but Poppins is defending well.
#T4#
Simond tries to pass the half guard into mount. Poppins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simond keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Poppins looking for submissions off his back.
Simond lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Simond lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Simond looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Simond takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Simond dominated that second round.
That's time! Simond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Simond steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Poppins. That one must have hurt.
Simond scores with a nice strike.
Simond has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simond there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Poppins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simond working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Poppins's head.#SUB2#
Poppins has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Simond should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Poppins has tightened it up now! Simond should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Disko Poppins!
An out of breath Disko Poppins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jeff Simond (ranked 25178 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khan Klen (ranked 8835 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jeff Simond! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Khan Klen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Klen tries to keep at a distance but Simond has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simond is looking for a takedown.
Klen jumps into guard, dragging Simond to the mat.
Simond trying to control the position from guard on top but Klen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simond will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Klen has his feet on Simond's thighs here. He's pushed Simond off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Simond screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khan Klen!
Khan Klen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Simond lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Simond gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Croce to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Croce passes into half guard.
Simond has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Simond is looking to control Croce 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simond avoid being mounted?
Croce thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Croce not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Croce escapes and gets back to his feet.
Simond dives in and grabs Croce 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Croce pushes down on Simond's head and hops out.#T1##TD2#
Croce gets the takedown into side control.
Simond is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Simond looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Simond actively working from the bottom here.
Croce sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simond wants to control but Croce is keeping busy.
Simond taking some punishment here, with Croce in his half guard. #T2##SU2#
Croce postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Simond to stand up.
No luck for Croce with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Croce . #TD2#
Croce shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Croce is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simond wants to sweep here but Croce controlling him for the moment.
Simond is working hard here to advance position.
Croce trying to control the position from guard on top but Simond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Simond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Croce gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Croce looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Croce slips nicely into half guard.
Simond trying to control here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Croce stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Simond to get to his feet. #TD#
Simond throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Croce tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Simond is in Croce 's guard.
Simond controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Croce looking for a sweep. Not yet Croce , not yet.
Simond is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Simond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simond throws an elbow that misses. Croce uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simond's guard. Nice move by Croce !#REVB#
Croce trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simond is looking to sweep but instead, Croce has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvarez Croce dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A jab from Simond finds it's way through Croce 's defenses.
Croce slips a straight right by Simond.
Simond misses with a takedown attempt - Croce sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Croce has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Croce closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Simond's guard.
Croce 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.
Croce landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Croce controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simond keeping full guard, as Croce tries to pass. #SU2#
Croce decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simond, up you get! #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Simond. Those never looked like landing.
Simond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Simond dives in and scores a takedown into Croce 's guard.
Alvarez Croce has got the better of the ground game so far.
Croce lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Croce pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simond is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Croce decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Croce throws a push kick but Simond slaps the foot to one side.
Croce takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Simond misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
Simond missing with a left hand there. Croce was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Croce is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Croce rushes Simond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Simond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simond digs a good hook to Croce 's body.
Simond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simond closes this distance looking for a takedown but Croce circles away.
Croce tries to counter with a clinch but Simond shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Croce gets a double leg takedown into Simond's guard.#SUB#
Simond looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Croce passes into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Croce decides to stand back up. Croce steps back and let's Simond get back to his feet.
Simond misses with a straight right. #T3##CL2#
Croce has managed to clinch.
Simond is trying to break free.#TD2#
Croce manages to pull guard.
Simond working some strikes from top position.
Croce is trying to control the position but Simond postures up.
Simond wants to control from the top but Croce keeps moving.
Simond being controlled here momentarily.
Croce looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simond is one step ahead there.
Croce not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Croce lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Croce is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Croce passes into half guard.
Simond wants to control but Croce is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Croce takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Simond is looking to control Croce 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simond avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvarez Croce showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Croce rushes Simond and presses him up against the cage.
Croce jumps guard but Simond stands there with Croce around his waist. Croce gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Croce tries to land a knee to the head but Simond blocks with his arms.
Croce is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Simond breaks the clinch.
A cross from Simond lands.
No joy there for Croce , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Croce scores with a takedown into Simond's guard.
Croce is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simond is pulling down on Croce 's head. It's preventing any offense from Croce , at least for the moment.#T1#
Simond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Croce trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Croce engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Croce trying to control the position from guard on top but Simond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Simond looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Croce passes into half guard.
Croce is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Croce 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Simond trying to control but Croce postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Croce avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simond looks to land a combination but Croce avoids it well.
Croce shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simond as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Simond does no damage.
Croce steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Simond.
Simond tries to work over Croce 's front leg with a kick but Croce checks it.
Simond takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Simond connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Croce momentarily.
Jeff Simond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeff Simond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Croce gets caught flat footed, as Simond shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Croce wants to stand up but Simond is controlling him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Croce holds on and takes a little breather.
Simond won't allow Croce to sweep him here. #T4#
Croce is trying to control the position but Simond postures up.
Croce might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simond haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Simond wants to pass the guard but Croce is keeping the position.
Simond content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Croce is trying to keep Simond in close.
Simond looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simond in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alvarez Croce is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simond throws a big right hand that misses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Simond showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Croce 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvarez Croce !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Simond fails to land with a series of punches.
Hess throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simond changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hess misses with a shot to the body
and Simond counters with a nice uppercut.
Simond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simond falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Hess counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hess.
Hess throws an elbow that misses. Simond uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hess's guard. Nice move by Simond!#REVB#
Hess manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simond manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hess throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simond works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hess distracts Simond with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hess postures up in Simond's guard and throws a big left but Simond blocks it.
Hess working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simond's head.#T1#
Hess postures up in Simond's guard and throws a big left but Simond blocks it.
Simond trying to control the position.
Simond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Simond is looking for a kimura here.
Hess controlling the position well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Simond lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Simond lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hess manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2##SUB2#
Simond is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Hess looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Simond is defending well. Hess quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Simond has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hess celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quintin Hess!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2018 |
#R1#
A combination from Simond does no damage.
Simond throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Benton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Benton.
Simond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Benton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Simond not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Simond wants to pass to mount but Benton is defending the position.
Simond trying to control from half guard but Benton is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton wants to get back to full guard.
Simond trying to pass the guard but Benton defending well.
Simond throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Simond tries to pass to full mount but Benton defends it.
Simond not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Simond tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simond is still trying to improve position.
Simond is trying to control the action in half guard but Benton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simond passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Benton!
Benton is in a horrible position here. Simond smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T2#
Benton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Simond has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benton is not content to let Simond control the position.
Simond stalling away here and it's allowed Benton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Simond looking to sit in guard and control but Benton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Benton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Benton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benton stands up over Simond, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Benton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Benton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Simond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benton scoring with some ground and pound.
Benton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Benton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benton connects with a couple of short punches.
Benton throws a big elbow that misses.
Benton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Benton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Benton preventing the sweep.
Simond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Benton lands a couple of elbows.
Benton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simond's head.
Simond preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Simond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Benton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Benton working some strikes from top position.
Benton throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Simond wants to sweep but no luck.
Simond looks winded!
Benton postures up and lands a big shot to Simond's brow.
Benton lands a couple of elbows.
Benton lands a couple of digs.
Simond has momentary wrist control but Benton slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benton postures up and lands a big shot to Simond's brow. #SUB2#
Simond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Benton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Benton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Simond looks to score with a jab to the body but Benton is just out of range.
Benton attempts a counter takedown but Simond avoids it well and moves away.
Simond throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benton counters with a one-two to the body.
Jeff Simond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benton circles away quickly and effectively.
Simond will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simond shoots in for a takedown but Benton shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Benton has Simond up against the cage in a clinch.
Simond is trying to push Benton away but Benton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benton prevents Simond from breaking the clinch.
Simond looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Benton wants a takedown.
Simond is trying to break the clinch but Benton is controlling him.#TD2#
Simond has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Benton is trying to keep an underhook but Simond manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Simond is breathing heavily.
Benton tries to kick Simond off but Simond keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Benton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Simond wants to work for an arm triangle but Benton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simond stops Benton from getting back to his feet.
Simond is looking to stall here but Benton recovers full guard.
Simond trying to control but Benton is working from the bottom. #T2#
Simond working some strikes from top position.
Benton throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Simond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simond throwing strikes from guard but Benton blocks nicely. #SUB#
Simond got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simond has managed to get both his arms back between Benton's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simond can do to turn this around?
Simond trying to control but Benton is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Benton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simond defends well.#T3#
Simond lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Simond wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving. #SUB#
Simond got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simond has managed to get both his arms back between Benton's legs - danger averted.
Simond is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Simond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simond lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simond with a flurry of punches that miss.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Simond from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simond throws a right hand that Benton ducks under and follows up with a left that Benton also avoids with ease.
A low kick from Simond is predictable there #CL#
and Benton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Benton. #TD#
Benton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Simond looking to pass the guard.
Simond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benton keeping moving, preventing Simond from controlling successfully.
Simond throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Cyrus Benton will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Simond connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Simond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simond throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Benton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Benton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Benton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Simond with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simond is in close to Benton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benton is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Simond has gone for a leg lock! Benton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Simond's guard.#REVR#
Simond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benton landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Simond utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benton is one step ahead there.
Benton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benton scoring with some ground and pound.
Benton working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Simond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benton is aware though and is defending well.
Benton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benton lands a couple of digs.
Benton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Benton postures up and lands a big shot to Simond's brow. #T2#
Simond wants to sweep but no luck.
Benton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Benton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benton with a nice head shot there.
Benton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Benton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Benton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Benton cracks Simond with a solid left hand.
Benton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Benton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Benton cracks Simond with a solid left hand.
Benton cracks Simond with a solid left hand.
Benton cracks Simond with a solid left hand.
Benton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Benton cracks Simond with a solid left hand.
Benton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benton is working Simond over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Benton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Benton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Benton cracks Simond with a solid left hand.
Jeff Simond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simond has momentary wrist control but Benton slips an elbow through the middle.
Benton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cyrus Benton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benton works over Simond with some ground and pound from guard.
Benton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Benton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Benton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simond's head.
Benton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simond's head.
Benton working some strikes from top position.
Simond has momentary wrist control but Benton slips an elbow through the middle.
Benton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Simond working a defensive guard here.
Simond has momentary wrist control but Benton slips an elbow through the middle.
Benton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Benton working some strikes from top position.
Benton chips away with some ground and pound.
Benton cracks Simond with a solid left hand.
Benton is working Simond over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simond trying to control the position.
Cyrus Benton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benton works over Simond with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrus Benton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus Benton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Simond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simond goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Janky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simond misses with a looping left.
Janky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simond misses with an uppercut.
Janky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simond lands a two punch combo.
Janky feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Simonds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Simond has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA New York in the buildup to the fight.
Simond throws a right hand that Janky ducks under and follows up with a left that Janky also avoids with ease.
Janky tests Simond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simond swings for the body but Janky moves out of range.
Jeff Simond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simond scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janky lands a really nice looking cross but Simond seems unphased.
Simond moves out of range as Janky strikes.
Simond takes one to the side of the head.
Simond misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Janky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simond.
Janky connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Simond with a nice cross.
Simond misses with a low kick.
Janky looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Janky throws a jab when Simond was well out of range.
Janky throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Janky gets caught flat footed, as Simond shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Janky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simond is one step ahead there.
Janky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Simond is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Janky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Janky trying to keep a closed guard but Simond is proving a slippery customer.
Simond stands and throws Janky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Janky is trying to control Simond's posture but Simond avoids it.
Janky wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Janky tries to buck Simond off but Simond is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simond passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Janky! #SUB#
Simond is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Janky has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Simond is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Janky is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Janky flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Simond anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Janky and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Simond slips an arm under Janky chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Simond has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Simond is squeezing on Janky like an anaconda would it's prey. Janky fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeff Simond!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Simond tries to score a power double leg takedown but El Toro Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simond somewhat.
El Toro Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simond has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA New York in the buildup to the fight.
El Toro Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from El Toro Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Simond finds it's way through El Toro Jr's defenses.
El Toro Jr throws a big shot that misses.
El Toro Jr lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from El Toro Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Simond manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD#
El Toro Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simond is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
El Toro Jr keeping moving, preventing Simond from controlling successfully.
Simond scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1##SUB#
Simond drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Simond seems to have locked his on tight now - El Toro Jr screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Simond, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jeff Simond!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Funke rushes Simond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Funke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Funke.
Simond takes a shot to the head.
Funke lands with a left to the head.
Funke lands a shoulder strike.
Funke throws a punch but it's blocked by Simond.
Funke lands a nice uppercut.
Funke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Funke lands a hook that snaps the head of Simond backwards.
Funke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funke scores with a shot to the side of Simond's head.
Funke lands a left hand.
Funke lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Funke.
Funke lands an uppercut.#T1#
Funke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Funke.
Funke prevents Simond from breaking the clinch.
Simond can't break the clinch.
Funke pushes Simond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Funke.
Funke lands a shot to the body.
Simond is breathing heavily.
Funke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Funke lands an uppercut.
Simond is looking to control Funke's arms but Funke gets an underhook and turns him. Now Simond has his back to the cage.
Funke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Funke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simond backwards.
A short left from Funke.
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!
Funke lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Funke. #T2#
Funke lands a left hand.
Simond swings wildly with an uppercut but Funke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funke lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Funke.
Simond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Funke lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Funke.
Funke scores with a shoulder strike.
Funke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Funke.
Funke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simond backwards.
Funke scores with a shot to the side of Simond's head.
Funke lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Funke lands a body punch.
Funke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Funke gets through Simond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Funke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Funke lands a nice shot to the body.
Funke lands a body punch.
Funke lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Funke - that landed with a thud.
Funke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Funke.
Funke lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Funke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Funke as the two fighters clinch.
#T4#
Funke scores with a shot to the side of Simond's head.
Funke lands a hook that snaps the head of Simond backwards.
Funke's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Funke - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Funke as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Funke.
Funke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short left from Funke.
Funke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Funke pushes Simond back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simond or not.
Funke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Funke digs a right hand into Simond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simond's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Funke 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##CL2#
Funke darts in and clinches Simond up against the cage.
Funke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Funke lands a body shot.
Simond letting Funke take a breather here.
Funke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Funke pushes Simond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funke lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Funke.
Funke lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A right hook to the body lands for Funke.
Funke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Funke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Funke lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Funke.
#T1#
Funke lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Funke.
Funke digs a right hand into Simond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simond's gas tank.
Funke lands a hook that snaps the head of Simond backwards.
Funke lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Funke.
Funke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Simond is rocked!
A short uppercut from Funke.
Oh Simond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Funke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simond or not.
Simond seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Funke.
Tobias Funke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good body shot from Funke.
Nice body punch from Funke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Funke lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Funke.
Funke digs a right hand into Simond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simond's gas tank.
Funke scores with a shot to the side of Simond's head.
Funke lands with a short shot to the head.
Funke dips a shoulder and cracks Simond with a mighty uppercut! Simond falls back against the cage and Funke unloads with a barrage of strikes! Simond is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Funke screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Funke!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Simond misses with a few strikes there.
Simond lands with a cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Bennie Dillon has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Simond.
Simond scores with a body shot.
Dillon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Simond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dillon. #CL2#
Simond pushes Dillon up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simond is defending well.#TD#
Dillon manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Simond is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Simond is looking to work some ground and pound but Dillon has wrist control.#T1#
Simond slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Simond is trying to get an arm triangle but Dillon is defending well.
Dillon is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Simond is trying to get an arm triangle but Dillon is defending well.
Dillon prevents Simond from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Simond tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dillon can't do much from the bottom here.
Simond is chipping away with strikes.
#T2##SUB2#
Simond wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dillon, who protects the arm well.
Simond landing a few strikes.
Dillon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Simond wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Simond tries to score with some ground and pound. Dillon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simond cracks Dillon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Simond working the head and body with strikes.
Simond has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dillon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Simond asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Simond in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC2#
Dillon is rocked!
Simond cracks Dillon with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Simond immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Dillon is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Simond!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Simond!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Simond dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Simond's head and hops out.
Simond misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Thompson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simond is just riding it out for now. Thompson eventually gives up the hold.
Simond wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SU#
Thompson stands up out of the half guard.
Simond fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Thompson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thompson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##CL2#
Simond pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Simond has Thompson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Simond pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Thompson tumbling to the mat - Simond dives into Thompson's guard.
Thompson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Simond trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simond stands up over Thompson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Simond looking to pass the guard.
Simond has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Simond trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson pulls Simond in close to prevent any damage.
Simond sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thompson's guard.
Thompson wants to control but Simond is keeping busy.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Simond is controlling well.
Thompson is not content to let Simond control the position.#SUB2#
Simond is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Simond seems content to control.
Simond thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head.
Simond controlling the pace.
Thompson controlling the position well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Simond is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Simond is thwarting Thompson's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Simond is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thompson is trying to control but can't.
Simond working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Thompson's thigh. Thompson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Simond is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Simond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Simond drops back looking for a leg! Thompson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thompson manages to kick Simond off! Simond jumps back into Thompson's guard.
Thompson pulls Simond in close to his closed guard and prevents Simond from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Simond dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Simond pushes him off.
Simond drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thompson defends it well.
Simond misses with a body shot.
Simond connects with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simond.
Thompson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Simond throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Simond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson working hard to break the clinch.
Simond tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thompson avoids it.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Simond has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson misses with a knee to the head. #T1##BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simond shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.
Simond misses with a looping left.
Simond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Thompson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Simond, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Simond rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Simond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
No luck for Simond with that takedown attempt.
Alonso Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Simond.#TD2#
Simond gets the takedown into side control.
Simond trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
Thompson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Simond wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson struggling a bit here.
Simond lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Thompson is looking to regain half guard here but Simond keeps moving and retains side control.
Simond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working. #T3#
Thompson wants to control but Simond postures up.
I wouldn't like to be where Thompson is right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Simond tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Simond gets to mount! Thompson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB2#
Simond looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Thompson can't escape the position.
#T4#
Simond is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thompson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB2#
Simond working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Simond trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Simond working for a guillotine from mount but Thompson is in no mood to give up.
Simond can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thompson is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simond throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Thompson because Simond loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Simond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thompson misses with the combination.
Simond looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Simond moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Simond fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thompson throws a big counter combination but Simond scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Simond fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simond misses with an uppercut
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Simond shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simond is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Thompson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thompson holds on and takes a little breather.
Simond pushing down on Thompson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thompson trying to control but Simond postures up.
#SUB#
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Simond is working for a kimura but Thompson is defending it quite comfortably.
Simond works his way into full mount! #T2##SUB2#
Simond moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Thompson has worked his arm free - good work by Thompson!
Thompson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Simond is trying to work for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
#SUB2#
Simond is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Simond is thwarting Thompson's attempts to control the position.
Simond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Thompson is looking to control Simond's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thompson avoid being mounted?
Simond throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Simond trying to control from half guard but Thompson is working away. #SUB2#
Simond seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Simond is looking for a kimura here.
Simond is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.
Jeff Simond is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Simond is controlling well.
#SUB#
Thompson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simond is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Simond thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Simond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simond winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Simond!
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