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Event:
RISE 13: Assed v Gustavsson
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Simpson shoots in looking for a takedown. Read tries to sprawl out of it but Simpson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Read manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simpson slips a straight right by Read.
Read lands a nice looking body shot.
Simpson shoots in looking for a takedown. Read tries to sprawl out of it but Simpson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Read manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simpson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhys Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Read just misses with a punch to the body.
Gabriel Read seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Read feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Simpsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson fails with the takedown.
Read looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Read lands a nice hook to Simpson's body. Simpson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Read throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but Read shows good takedown defense.
Read throws a jab but it's blocked by Simpson.
Simpson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Simpson throws the kick towards the body but Read avoids it.
It seemed like Read was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice takedown defense from Read. No joy for Simpson on that attempt.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Read but Read pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simpson.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Read.
Read throws a body shot but no joy.
Read stuns Simpson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Read lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Read throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it.
Read lands with a right hand.
Read throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simpson shoots in looking for a takedown but Read manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simpson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Read throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simpson fails to land the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Read connects with the punch.#TD#
Simpson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Read quickly recovers to half guard.
Read wants to control but Simpson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Read tries to kick Simpson off but Simpson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Read moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Read has control of Simpson's left arm, preventing Simpson from doing any damage. #T3#
Let's hope that Read has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Read is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simpson is controlling him.
Read is pulling down on Simpson's head to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Read is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Read throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Read with a nice cross.
Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Read.
Read misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Simpson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Read misses with a hook.#CL#
Read gets tackled into the cage by Simpson. Simpson maintains the clinch.
Simpson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Read is trying to break free.
Simpson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Read pulls his leg out and moves away.
Read thuds his right hand into Simpson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Read misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Simpson gets a clinch. #BC2#
Read breaks from the clinch.
Read connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simpson momentarily.
Read lands with a good body shot.
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!
Simpson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Read dominated that round.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Read misses the jab.
Simpson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Read defends well and Simpson ends up having to push Read into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Simpson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short body shot lands from Read as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Read pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Read lunges at Simpson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simpson's hand.
Read uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simpson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Read lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simpson at a distance.
Read has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Read connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Read scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simpson closes the distance and clinches up with Read, looking for a takedown. Simpson pushes Read against the cage but Read circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Simpson tries to clinch up.
Read scores with the left hand. Simpson knows he should have avoided that one.
Read has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Simpson shoots in for a double leg but Read sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhys Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Read throws a shot to the body.
Read scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Read tests Simpson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Rhys Simpson has been cut.
Read lands a nice looking body shot.
Read jabs at Simpson's body.
Read connects with a crisp jab.
Read lands with a good body shot.
Simpson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Read ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.#T2#
Simpson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simpson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Read scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Read lands a slapping body shot.
Read digs a good hook to Simpson's body.
Read with a hook.
Jab by Read.
Simpson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Simpson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Read swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Read swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simpson.
A punch lands to the side of Simpson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Read jabs Simpson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot by Read.
A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target.
Read swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simpson.#T3#
Simpson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Read connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Read digs a good hook to Simpson's body.
Gabriel Read is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Read punishes Simpson's body with a nice straight punch.
Read lands with a nice body punch.
Simpson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Read to score with a decent uppercut.
Read throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simpson on the side of the head.
Read slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Read scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simpson in his tracks.
Read misses the shot to the body.
Read lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Read misses with a body shot.
Read lands with a right hand.
Simpson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Read finds it's way round the side to connect with Simpson's head.
Nice cross by Read.#T4#
Simpson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#Simpson is rocked!
Read works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Simpson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Read pounces like a tiger and cracks Simpson with a vicious hook! Simpson is down but not out! Read follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gabriel Read! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Simpson.
Hutchinson with the counter takedown but Simpson avoids it easily.
Hutchinson dives in and grabs Simpson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simpson pushes down on Hutchinson's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hutchinson.
Simpson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hutchinson has a takedown stuffed.
Rhys Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hutchinson.
Simpson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hutchinson defends well and Simpson ends up having to push Hutchinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Simpson manages to pull guard.
Hutchinson is fighting to break Simpson's control of his arms but Simpson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU2#
Hutchinson gets to his feet. Simpson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Simpson gets a double leg takedown into Hutchinson's guard.
Hutchinson 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.#T1#
Hutchinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simpson sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Hutchinson working for a triangle but Simpson defends it easily.
Simpson throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simpson is working Hutchinson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Simpson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Simpson gets to his feet. Hutchinson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hutchinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hutchinson looks winded!#T3#
Hutchinson blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Hutchinson gets tackled into the cage by Simpson. Simpson maintains the clinch. #TD#
Simpson gets control of Hutchinson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Simpson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Simpson pulls Hutchinson in to control the position.
Simpson'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.
Simpson being controlled here, momentarily.
Simpson pulls Hutchinson in to control the position.
Simpson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hutchinson is controlling him.
Simpson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4##ES#
Simpson pushes Hutchinson off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL#
Simpson rushes Hutchinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Simpson jumps guard.
Hutchinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hutchinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Simpson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hutchinson defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rhys Simpson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Simpson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simpson wants it to stay on the feet.
Simpson feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Simpson clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Simpson has clasped his hands together around Hutchinson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Simpson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hutchinson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Simpson but great work by Hutchinson.
Simpson is trying to control Hutchinson's posture but Hutchinson avoids it.
A lull in the action here.#SU2#
Hutchinson stands up and beckons Simpson to his feet. #CL#
Simpson closes the distance and pushes Hutchinson back into the cage.#T1#
Hutchinson stops a takedown attempt from Simpson.
#TD#
Simpson has Hutchinson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Simpson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hutchinson tumbling to the mat - Simpson dives into Hutchinson's guard.#SUB2#
Hutchinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hutchinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhys Simpson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simpson landing with the ground and pound.
Simpson prevents Hutchinson from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Hutchinson trying to keep a closed guard but Simpson is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Simpson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hutchinson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hutchinson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hutchinson! #REVB#
Simpson tries to bench press Hutchinson off him but Hutchinson keeps the position.
Simpson trying his best to control but Hutchinson has mounted him.
Hutchinson trying to control but Simpson is having none of it.
Hutchinson is breathing heavily.#T3#
Simpson wants to hold on but Hutchinson pushes him away.
Hutchinson trying to control but Simpson is having none of it.
Hutchinson throwing strikes here but Simpson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Simpson tries to reverse the position but Hutchinson maintains control.#T4#
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.
Hutchinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simpson tries to lock up and control but Hutchinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hutchinson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hutchinson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hutchinson raining down shots from the mount!
Simpson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Hutchinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Simpson forces Hutchinson back against the cage and clinches.
Hutchinson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Simpson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Simpson breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Simpson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Simpson wants to pass the guard but Hutchinson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hutchinson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simpson controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Simpson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson controlling from the top position.
Simpson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Simpson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hutchinson keeping full guard, as Simpson tries to pass.
Simpson stopping the sweep attempt from Hutchinson.
Simpson wants to pass the guard but Hutchinson is keeping the position.
Simpson is in close to Hutchinson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU#
Hutchinson is working an open guard so Simpson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Simpson gets a clinch. #T3#
Simpson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hutchinson to keep the fight standing.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hutchinson can do to turn this around?#TD#
Simpson jumps guard.
Simpson is trying to control the position but Hutchinson postures up. #SUB#
Simpson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hutchinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hutchinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #ES#
Simpson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hutchinson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hutchinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Simpson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hutchinson's half guard.
Hutchinson kicks Simpson off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Simpson tries to sprawl but Hutchinson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Simpson keeping control of the position.
Further stalling from Simpson.
Simpson is trying to get back to full guard.
Simpson pushes Hutchinson off looking to stand but Hutchinson dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simpson wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhys Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simpson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhys Simpson! |
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