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Event:
EFL 12 - Dheeb v Marley
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Urkel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sims momentarily.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jermaine Sims has been cut.
Sims fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Urkel avoids it really well and circles away.
Urkel circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Sims to the canvas! Sims doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Urkel keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Urkel!
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Event:
EFL 6 - Mitchell v Mirza
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Sims goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sims throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy body kick from Urkel
and Sims counters with a two punch combo.
Sims darts in looking for a takedown but Urkel gets double underhooks and turns Sims into the cage. #CL#
Urkel rushes Sims and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Urkel breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Urkel moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Sims breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sims has his takedown stuffed
and Urkel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Jermaine Sims has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sims throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urkel looks to score with a jab to the body but Sims is just out of range.#T1#
Urkel connects with a body shot.
Jermaine Sims seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Urkel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sims is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Urkel to keep the fight standing.
Steven Urkel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine Sims.
Urkel scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Urkel gets control of Sims's arms and successfully pulls guard. Urkel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sims tries to free his leg and advance position but Urkel is retaining full guard.
Urkel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Urkel tries to get out of the position.
Sims throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sims being controlled here momentarily.
Urkel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sims is one step ahead there.
Sims is fighting to break Urkel's control of his arms but Urkel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Urkel is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sims being controlled here, momentarily.
Urkel lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Urkel throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Urkel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Urkel sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Sims looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Urkel has picked Sims up and slammed him! Sims can't keep hold of the triangle and Urkel manages to pass to side control!#SU#
Urkel decides to stand back up.
Urkel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sims.
#T4#
Urkel fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Sims to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Sims looks to clinch but Urkel throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Sims taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Steven Urkel!
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Event:
EFL 4 - McGee v Midget
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Sims bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Murphy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sims.
Sims tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Murphy is trying to control Sims's posture but Sims avoids it.
Sims sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Murphy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Murphy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Sims is very close to passing his half guard.
Sims is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy wants to control but Sims is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Sims is controlling well.
#T1#
Murphy is looking to control Sims's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murphy avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sims. #SUB2#
Sims is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murphy defends it well.
Murphy is pressing down on Sims's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've been hearing good reports from Murphy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Sims is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sims working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sims tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sims circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sims pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murphy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sims counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Murphy clinches with his opponent.
Murphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sims's efforts to push away.
Murphy looking to slow down the pace here.
Sims wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sims has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murphy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Sims wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Sims is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Murphy throws a head kick but Sims moves out of range.
#CL#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Sims lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sims drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murphy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murphy stalling in the clinch but Sims improves position.
Murphy taking a breather.
Murphy seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Sims is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Murphy pulls Sims into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sims accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Sims is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Murphy has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sims should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Murphy has tightened it up now! Sims 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 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shane Murphy!
After the fight, Shane Murphy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2018 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcelian is defended easily by Sims.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sims or perhaps it was just good defense by Marcelian, which made it look bad.
Marcelian fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcelian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sims as he avoids it easily.
Jermaine Sims has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Marcelian.
No luck for Sims with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sims fails with the takedown.#T1#
Marcelian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sims sprawls well. Sims wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marcelian gets slowly back to his feet.
Sims misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sims stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sims wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Marcelian closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sims quickly recovers to half guard.
Marcelian stalling.
Sims wants to get back to his feet.
Sims is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marcelian scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Sims won't allow Marcelian to pass to mount.
Sims keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marcelian performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sims slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marcelian prevents Sims from getting back to his feet.
Marcelian landing with the ground and pound.
Marcelian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marcelian is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Marcelian lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcelian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sims keeping full guard, as Marcelian tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcelian wants to control from the top but Sims keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Marcelian closes the distance and pushes Sims back into the cage.#BC#
Sims's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Sims gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Marcelian breaks from the clinch.
Cliff Marcelian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcelian is defended easily by Sims.#T4#
Sims goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marcelian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marcelian shoots for a takedown but Sims saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL#
Sims closes the distance and pushes Marcelian back into the cage.#TD2#
Marcelian pulls Sims into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcelian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sims is controlling him.
Marcelian keeping full guard, as Sims tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sims in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jermaine Sims will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sims has a takedown stuffed.
Marcelian feints the counter takedown.
Sims pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marcelian back to the cage. Sims follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD2#
Marcelian closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sims to the mat! Sims manages to get full guard. #ES#
Sims uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Marcelian fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Sims as Marcelian shoots in.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcelian shoots and misses
and Sims counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jermaine Sims has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Marcelian.
Sims lands a jab-cross combination.
Marcelian is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sims looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Sims tries to close the distance and clinch but Marcelian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sims throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Marcelian counters with a shoot takedown. Sims fights it but they end up in guard.
Marcelian stopping the sweep attempt from Sims.
Sims is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sims trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Marcelian works over Sims with some ground and pound from guard.
Sims keeping full guard, as Marcelian tries to pass.
Marcelian preventing the sweep.
Marcelian working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marcelian working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Marcelian postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marcelian shoots in for a takedown but Sims shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sims seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sims tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
so Marcelian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marcelian stops Sims from standing up. #SUB#
Sims looking for a guillotine here but Marcelian defends easily.
Sims working a defensive guard here.
Sims has momentary wrist control but Marcelian slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Marcelian stands up over Sims, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marcelian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marcelian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sims is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sims working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marcelian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marcelian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marcelian shoots in for a takedown but Sims shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcelian dives in and grabs Sims's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sims pushes down on Marcelian's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sims or perhaps it was just good defense by Marcelian, which made it look bad. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marcelian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sims is fending him off so far but Marcelian persists. Nope, Sims circles away and we're back to standing.
Sims tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marcelian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marcelian is looking to clinch.
Marcelian misses with a takedown
and Sims counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marcelian fails with the takedown
and Sims counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jermaine Sims is winning the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Sims scores with a four punch combination!
Sims fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marcelian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sims.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Sims dominated that second round.
That's time! Sims's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Marcelian rushes Sims and presses him up against the cage.
Sims has Marcelian pushed against the cage.
Sims tries to break the clinch but Marcelian is controlling the position. #TD2#
Marcelian has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sims is trying to keep an underhook but Marcelian manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marcelian connects with a nice short shot to Sims's temple.
Well, if Marcelian 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.
Marcelian wants to pass the guard but Sims is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Marcelian trying to pass the guard but Sims defending well.
Marcelian slows the pace down in half guard.
Cliff Marcelian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marcelian looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sims wants to get back to his feet.
Sims tries to roll over but Marcelian keeps him under control.
Marcelian winds up and cracks Sims with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marcelian is looking to advance position but Sims won't allow it.
Marcelian keeps trying to improve his position.
Sims is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sims moves into full guard.
Marcelian with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marcelian chips away with some ground and pound.
Marcelian sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marcelian shoots for a takedown but Sims saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Marcelian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sims pinned against the cage. Sims gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marcelian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marcelian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sims as he jumps to the side.
As Marcelian looks to move away, Sims throws a big counter combo but Marcelian just gets out of the way.
Jermaine Sims has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Marcelian.
Marcelian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sims sprawls well. Sims wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marcelian gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Sims closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Marcelian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jermaine Sims is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Sims pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Sims moves into the clinch.
Sims tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Marcelian tightens his grip and picks Sims up, before dumping him to the ground. Sims manages to land in guard.
Sims can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marcelian controls the pace.
Marcelian wants to pass the guard but Sims is keeping the position.
Marcelian stays in close to Sims's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sims throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cliff Marcelian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jermaine Sims is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sims looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cliff Marcelian.
I think Sims 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jermaine Sims!
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