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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Rocco misses with a takedown attempt - Sims sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rocco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sims has his takedown stuffed
and Rocco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sims thinking. #TD2#
Rocco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rocco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rocco throws a big elbow that misses.
Sims wants to sweep here but Rocco controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocco landing some decent shots from guard.
Sims trying to control the position.
#T1#
Rocco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sims is trying to control the position but Rocco postures up.
Sims is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rocco is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sims is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rocco tries to free his leg and advance position but Sims is retaining full guard.
Rocco postures up.
Rocco distracts Sims with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rocco engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rocco throws the left hand but Sims avoids the punch easily.
Sims seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rocco stuffs the takedown.
Sims avoids the head kick by Rocco.
#CL#
Sims darts in and clinches Rocco up against the cage.#TD2#
Rocco works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rocco wants to pass the guard but Sims is keeping the position.
Rocco trying to control but Sims is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rocco won't allow Sims to sweep him here.
Rocco passes Sims's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rocco passes into side control, despite Sims's attempt to control the position.
Sims is trying to improve his position.
Sims parries the strikes from Rocco easily there. Rocco is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sims to escape.
#T4#
Sims is trying to escape the position but Rocco is controlling the position.
Sims might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
What's Sims going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Rocco just content to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sims is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Rocco dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rocco tries a head kick but it misses.
Rocco shoots in for a takedown but Sims shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Sims drives through and clinches with Rocco against the cage.
Rocco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Rocco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sims looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rocco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Rocco clinches up with Sims and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocco stalling the fight.
Rocco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sims smiles and moves away.
Luther Sims has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Rocco.#T1#
Sims tries to clinch up but Rocco circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Rocco closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sims's guard.
Sims wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rocco wants to pass the guard but Sims is keeping the position.
Rocco passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sims could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sims is looking for a sweep.
Rocco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sims keeps working.
Rocco cracks Sims with a big elbow. #T2#
Rocco working away.
Rocco is looking to take a break and control but Sims is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sims can't do much from the bottom here.
Sims on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sims is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Rocco stalls from top position.#T3#
Sims controls the position for a moment.
Rocco lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rocco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sims keeps working.
Sims is trying to control Rocco's posture but Rocco avoids it.
Rocco takes a little break here. Sims wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rocco is continuing to stall.
You can see the frustration on Sims's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sims tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rocco throws out a counter right but Sims avoids it with no problem.
Sims tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rocco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rocco throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Sims was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rocco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rocco darts in looking for a takedown but Sims gets double underhooks and turns Rocco into the cage.
Sims throws a big counter combination but Rocco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sims swivels and escapes.
Rocco is breathing heavily.
Sims throws a right and a left that Rocco avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Rocco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rocco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sims as he avoids it easily.
Rocco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sean Rocco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocco tries a head kick but it misses.
Rocco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sims is looking for a counter combo.
Rocco throws a head kick but Sims moves out of range.
#TD#
Sims shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sims throwing shots but Rocco is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocco wants to get back to full guard.
Rocco moves into full guard.
#T1#
Rocco seems keen to control Sims's posture.
Sean Rocco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rocco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sims loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sims stopping the sweep attempt from Rocco.
Sims missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rocco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sims throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rocco is trying to hold Sims in close to prevent damage but Sims has managed to pass into half guard.
Rocco trying to hold on to Sims's head to control him but Sims postures up.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rocco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sims throwing shots but Rocco is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sims tries to clinch up but Rocco circles away and keeps his distance.
Sims keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sims seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rocco tries for a takedown but Sims circles away easily
and Sims counters with a one-two to the body.
Luther Sims has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Rocco.#T3##CL#
Sims gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rocco tries to pull guard but Sims forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rocco has Sims pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sims manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sims working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Sims breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sims tries a head kick but it misses.
Sims throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rocco unleashes a big counter combination but Sims bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sims tries to clinch there but Rocco circles away.
#TD2#
Rocco looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sims!#T4#
Sims is trying to work for a sweep but Rocco has mounted him!#SUB2#
Rocco wants to finish this one by submission but Sims is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rocco.
Sims tries to hold on but Rocco pushes him away.
Sims is trying to stand up.
Rocco with good strikes from the mount here!
Rocco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sims tries to lock up and control but Rocco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Luther Sims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean Rocco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rocco trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luther Sims.
I think Rocco 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Rocco!
Sean Rocco got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Sims tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lewis misses with a few strikes there.
Sims appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sims takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Luther Sims has been cut.
Lewis misses with a few strikes there.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
Lewis misses with a combination
and Sims counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sims throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Sims closes the distance and pushes Lewis back into the cage.
Lewis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Sims has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lewis regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Sims landing some decent shots from guard.
Sims scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lewis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sims. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Sims cracks Lewis with a solid left hand.
Sims landing some decent shots from guard.
Lewis looks winded!
Lewis wants to stand but Sims is controlling the position. #SU#
Sims decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sims throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lewis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Sims has managed to clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sims.
Sims lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Lewis looking to stall.
Lewis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sims's elbow. #BC#
Sims manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Sims forces Lewis back against the cage and clinches.
Lewis working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Sims breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Sims closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Sims breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sims circles away quickly and effectively.
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!#CL#
Sims instigates a clinch.
Lewis wants to get back to striking at distance but Sims won't allow it.
#T3##TD#
Sims pulls Lewis into guard.
Sims really is a fat lump.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sims manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Sims gets control of Lewis 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sims will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lewis being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sims manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sims gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Sims breaks the clinch.
Lewis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Sims clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Sims lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Sims pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Derrick Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Sims throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sims is in Lewis 's guard.
Lewis is looking to stand back up but Sims counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lewis . #REVB#
Sims slips a nice elbow through Lewis 's hands, connecting with Lewis 's forehead.#SUB#
Lewis is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Sims has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Lewis is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Luther Sims!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Sims scores with a one two! Drawz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sims tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Drawz or perhaps it was just good defense by Sims, which made it look bad.
Sims is looking for a counter combo.
Drawz fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Sims fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drawz, pushing him back against the cage.
Come on Drawz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Drawz has Sims pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims is trying to push Drawz away but Drawz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Sims misses with some punches.
Drawz has Sims pressed against the cage, preventing Sims from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Drawz manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Sims has closed the distance and engaged Drawz in a clinch.
Sims lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Drawz manages to break the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sims crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Drawz - the referee stops the clock and Sims gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Drawz. Sims manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thomas Drawz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drawz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sims sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drawz somewhat.
Sims is looking for a counter combo.
Luther Sims has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Drawz.#TD#
Sims feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Drawz wriggles free and stands up. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Drawz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Sims manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Drawz keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sims stops a takedown attempt from Drawz.
Drawz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sims is defending well.
Drawz jumps guard but Sims stands there with Drawz around his waist. Drawz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3#
Drawz being controlled against the cage.
Drawz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sims's efforts to push away.
Drawz tries to throw a body punch but Sims avoids it by throwing Drawz back against the cage. #BC2#
Drawz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Sims gets a clinch. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drawz is trying to drag Sims to the mat but Sims just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sims is trying to break the clinch but Drawz has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Drawz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drawz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drawz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sims throws a big counter combination but Drawz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Sims tries to sprawl but Drawz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sims is controlling Drawz's trapped leg to prevent Drawz from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Sims dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sims tries to clinch but Drawz moves out of range.
Drawz has his takedown stuffed
and Sims counters with a series of strikes. Drawz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Drawz. No joy for Sims on that attempt.
Sims really is a fat lump.
Good leg kick by Drawz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Drawz is looking to land body kicks.
Drawz fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims stuffs the takedown attempt from Drawz. Drawz gets slowly back to his feet.
Luther Sims has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Drawz.
Drawz blocks a head kick by Sims.
Drawz unleashes a big counter combination but Sims bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Drawz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sims sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drawz somewhat.#T1#
Drawz lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Luther Sims has been cut.
Drawz shoots for a takedown but Sims saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sims tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drawz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drawz goes for a double leg but Sims avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sims continues to drive forward.
Drawz has a takedown stuffed.
Drawz is breathing heavily.
Sims defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drawz.#T2##TD#
Drawz gets caught flat footed, as Sims shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Drawz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sims distracts Drawz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sims's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drawz 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#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drawz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sims keeps working.
Sims is concentrating on defense, preventing Drawz from advancing position. #T3##ES#
Sims pushes Drawz off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Sims gets tackled into the cage by Drawz. Drawz maintains the clinch.
Sims wants to get back to striking at distance but Drawz won't allow it.
Drawz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sims just stands there and leans against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sims has Drawz pressed against the cage, preventing Drawz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drawz tries to pull guard but Sims holds him up against the cage and eventually Drawz drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Sims gets underhooks to prevent Drawz's takedown attempt.
Sims is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sims prevents Drawz from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Drawz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Sims shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Drawz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Drawz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sims dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVB#
Drawz tries to control but Sims manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Sims dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luther Sims's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Drawz instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Drawz breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Drawz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sims's guard.
Sims is pulling down on Drawz's head to control his posture.
Drawz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sims is keeping the position for now.
Drawz is pushing down on Sims's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sims is fighting to maintain full guard but Drawz has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sims is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Sims works his way to full guard. Good work.
Drawz stops Sims from standing up. #SUB#
Drawz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sims has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drawz has managed to get both his arms back between Sims's legs - danger averted.
Drawz looking to sit in guard and control but Sims gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Drawz is trying to keep Sims in close.
Sims throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Drawz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sims connects with a couple of short punches.
Sims throws a strike but Drawz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Drawz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sims. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sims seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sims is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nice strikes from Sims there.
Sims not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drawz is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Drawz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drawz wants to control but Sims passes into side.
#SUB#
Sims tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sims has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drawz sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Drawz with the active half guard here but Sims passes nicely into side control.
Drawz tries to bench press Sims off him but Sims keeps the position.
Thomas Drawz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luther Sims is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drawz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luther Sims showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sims has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Sims!
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