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Event:
RISE 116
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Simionescu shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Simionescu looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Simionescu just gets out of the way.
Simionescu shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simionescu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simionescu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith stalks Simionescu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Simionescu's face. Simionescu staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Simionescu back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simionescu throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Oliver Smith has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith avoids the head kick by Simionescu.
Simionescu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Simionescu.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simionescu is defended easily by Smith.
Oliver Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iulian Simionescu.
Simionescu feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down. #T1#
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simionescu circles away quickly and effectively.
Simionescu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Simionescu misses with a takedown attempt
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith cracks Simionescu with a good jab.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith sets himself, and Simionescu steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Simionescu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oliver Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Simionescu takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Smith looks to land a right hand but Simionescu moved out of range.
Simionescu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oliver Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith cracks Simionescu with a good jab.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simionescu circles away quickly and effectively.
Simionescu throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Simionescu moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simionescu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simionescu looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Simionescu gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Simionescu.
#TD2#
Simionescu pulls Smith into guard.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Simionescu blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Simionescu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Simionescu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simionescu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Simionescu has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simionescu on the ground.#T4#
Smith trying to control but Simionescu is working from the bottom.
Simionescu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simionescu controlling Smith's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Simionescu dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Simionescu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Simionescu slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Oliver Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simionescu slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a series of punches but Simionescu avoids them all with ease.
Simionescu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simionescu.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Simionescu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oliver Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iulian Simionescu.
Simionescu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simionescu can do to turn this around?
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simionescu is defended easily by Smith.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Simionescu.
Simionescu shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Simionescu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simionescu on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Simionescu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simionescu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simionescu gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Simionescu instigates a clinch.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Simionescu.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simionescu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Simionescu blocks an uppercut.
Simionescu is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simionescu keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simionescu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Simionescu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Simionescu is controlling him.#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Simionescu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith with a hook.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Simionescu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simionescu somewhat.
Smith tests Simionescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simionescu tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Simionescu tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Simionescu shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Simionescu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Simionescu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Smith's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Simionescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simionescu shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Simionescu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oliver Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Simionescu throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
No luck for Simionescu with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simionescu fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliver Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iulian Simionescu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Simionescu moves away and avoids it.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simionescu dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simionescu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Simionescu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Simionescu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Simionescu showed some decent athleticism there.
Simionescu is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Simionescu is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Simionescu moves into full mount! Smith won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Simionescu working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Smith turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Simionescu off and cradles Smith's limp body as Simionescu celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Iulian Simionescu!
Iulian Simionescu took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
The defeated Oliver Smith had this to say: 'You win some you lose some. I will be back and I am going sleep some of you fools.'. |
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Event:
TR81
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Fistle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Simionescu instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Simionescu.
Simionescu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fistle tries to pull guard but Simionescu won't allow it.
Simionescu lands a left hand.
Simionescu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fistles head.
Simionescu tries a body shot but Fistle blocks it.
A body shot lands from Simionescu.
Simionescu is leaning against Fistle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fistle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fistle looks winded!
A short right from Simionescu.
A short left from Simionescu.
Simionescu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fistle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good body shot from Simionescu.
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!
Simionescu lands with a short shot to the head.
Simionescu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fistles head.
Simionescu scores with a shoulder strike.
Simionescu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simionescu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fistle.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Simionescu.
Simionescu lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Simionescu.
#BC#
Simionescu breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Simionescu closes the distance and clinches.
Simionescu cracks Fistle with a nice body shot.
Simionescu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Simionescu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simionescu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Simionescu.
Simionescu pushes Fistle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simionescu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simionescu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Simionescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Simionescu closes the distance and clinches.
Simionescu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simionescu. #T2#
Simionescu cracks Fistle with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Simionescu.
Simionescu lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Fistle is rocked!
Simionescu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fistle is still on wobbly legs! Can Simionescu finish him?
A shot in the inside from Simionescu.
Simionescu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simionescu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fistle backwards.
Simionescu throws a punch but it's blocked by Fistle.
Fistle blocking some punches.
Simionescu lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Fistle senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iulian Simionescu!
Our winner, Iulian Simionescu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TR75
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Simionescu throws an off balance right hand
and Compare counters with a three punch combo that has Simionescu backing up. Simionescu nods at Compare to acknowledge the strikes.
Compare looks to land a right hand but Simionescu moved out of range.#KD2#
Compare drops Simionescu with a beautiful combination! Simionescu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Compare is looking for the KO!
Compare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Compare moves away from the strike by Simionescu.
Compare swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simionescu looks to land a right hand but Compare moved out of range.
Compare slips a straight right by Simionescu.
Compare misses the jab.
Simionescu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Compare fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Compare.
Simionescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Compare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simionescu.#CL#
Simionescu clinches up against the cage.
Simionescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simionescu.
Nice body punch from Simionescu - that landed with a thud.
Simionescu working aggressively here.
Simionescu lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Simionescu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simionescu swings wildly with an uppercut but Compare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simionescu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Compare or not.
Simionescu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Compare backwards.
Simionescu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simionescu works on Compare's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Simionescu.
Simionescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Compare is trying to push Simionescu away but Simionescu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Simionescu pushes Compare back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simionescu lands an uppercut.
Simionescu working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Simionescu.
Simionescu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Compare backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simionescu lands a shoulder strike.
Simionescu lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Simionescu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Simionescu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Compare is rocked!
Compare looks winded!
Simionescu has a couple of punches blocked by Compare.
Compare is trying to break the clinch but Simionescu is controlling him.
A left hand lands to the body for Simionescu.
Simionescu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simionescu lands a nice uppercut.
Compare is still on wobbly legs! Can Simionescu finish him?
Simionescu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Simionescu misses with some punches.
Simionescu digs a right hand underneath Compare's ribcage. Compare let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Simionescu fails to land.
Simionescu working aggressively here.
Simionescu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Compare is trying to break the clinch but Simionescu is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simionescu.
Compare seems to have recovered his senses.
Simionescu throws a big uppercut that drops Compare! More strikes from Simionescu and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Compare lies dazed against the cage as Simionescu celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iulian Simionescu!
A very excited looking Iulian Simionescu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 265 lbs, Round 4
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Wu.
Wu throws a shot from downtown. Simionescu moves away and avoids it.
Wu misses with a right hand
and Simionescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Qing Wu has been cut.
Simionescu moves forwards but Wu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simionescu in his tracks.
Wu scores with a hook to the body. Simionescu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Wu.
A little feinted left hand from Simionescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simionescu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Simionescu.#KD2#
Wu drops Simionescu with a beautiful combination! Simionescu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wu is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Simionescu is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wu ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Simionescu's jaw. Simionescu's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Wu does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Qing Wu!
A relieved looking Qing Wu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 265 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Bell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simionescu connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bell. Simionescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simionescu is looking to counter punch.
Simionescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simionescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bell.
Simionescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bell.
It looked like Simionescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bell throws a poor cross that misses
and Simionescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bell stuns Simionescu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell swings for the body but Simionescu moves out of range.
Simionescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bell is just out of range.
Bell throws a body punch but Simionescu moves out of range.
Simionescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bell throws a body punch but Simionescu moves out of range. #T1#
Simionescu looks to land a left hand but Bell moved out of range nicely.
Simionescu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simionescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simionescu throws an overhand right that lands on Bell's shoulder, as Bell tries to avoid the shot.
Simionescu lands a jab-cross combination.
Simionescu misses with a body shot.
Bell throws a counter combo.
Simionescu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bell in his tracks.
Bell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Simionescu misses the target.
John Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Bell misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bell!
#CUT2#It looks like Iulian Simionescu has been cut.
Simionescu connects with a right hand. Bell shakes it off.#T2#
Bell misses with a left hand
enabling Simionescu to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simionescu throws an overhand right that lands on Bell's shoulder, as Bell tries to avoid the shot.
Simionescu throws out a loose jab but Bell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simionescu avoids the body shot from Bell.
Bell has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Simionescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simionescu missing with a left hand there. Bell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bell fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Bell misses.
Simionescu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Simionescu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bell.
Bell swings widly with a right hand
and Simionescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Simionescu looks to land a combination but Bell avoids it well. #T3#
Bell throws the left hand but Simionescu avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Simionescu misses the target.
Donk. Simionescu catches Bell right on the button with a cross.
Simionescu takes a swing at Bell's ribcage but misses.
Bell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bell drops his hands momentarily and Simionescu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bell misses the jab.
Simionescu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simionescu punishes Bell's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Bell misses with an uppercut.
Bell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from Simionescu.
Bell misses the shot to the body.
Simionescu lands with an uppercut that bounces Bell off the cage and back into range.
Bell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simionescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Bell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simionescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simionescu.
Bell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simionescu.
Bell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Simionescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bell throws out a counter right but Simionescu avoids it with no problem.
Bell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simionescu throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iulian Simionescu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iulian Simionescu's cut.
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#
Bell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bell jabs at Simionescu's body.
Decent striking displayed by Bell there.
Bell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Bell misses.
Simionescu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Simionescu misses the target.
Simionescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bell can do to turn this around?
Bell swings widly with a right hand
and Simionescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simionescu counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Simionescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bell.
Simionescu is looking to counter punch.
Simionescu misses with a body shot.
Bell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simionescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Iulian Simionescu is winning the standup battle so far.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from Simionescu.
Bell throws out a counter right but Simionescu avoids it with no problem.
Bell moves away from the strike by Simionescu.
Simionescu scores with a decent looking hook.
Simionescu with a nice cross.
Bell misses with a left hand
and Simionescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bell throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Simionescu counter with a right hand.
Simionescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Bell blocks a jab.
Bell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Simionescu.
Simionescu misses with a lunging right hand
and Bell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simionescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Bell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bell misses with a straight right.
Bell throws a body shot but no joy.
Bell looks to score with a jab to the body but Simionescu is just out of range.
Bell swinging wildly here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Simionescu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bell misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Bell misses with an uppercut. Simionescu saw that one coming.
Bell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bell misses the shot to the body.
Simionescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bell was well out of range. Poor timing from Simionescu.
Bell misses with a hook. Simionescu ducked under it nicely.
Simionescu throws a jab when Bell was well out of range.
Bell misses with a hook. Simionescu ducked under it nicely.
Simionescu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bell catches Simionescu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Simionescu misses the target.#T4#
Bell misses with a double jab
and Simionescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Simionescu misses the target.
Bell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simionescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simionescu connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simionescu stalks Bell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bell's face. Bell staggers backwards, shaken.
Simionescu lands a jab to the nose.
Simionescu lands a really nice looking cross but Bell seems unphased.
Simionescu misses with a looping left.
Bell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simionescu finds it's way round the side to connect with Bell's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iulian Simionescu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Iulian Simionescu's cut.
That's time! Simionescu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bell clobbers Simionescu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Simionescu slips a jab and a cross from Bell.
Simionescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simionescu avoids the body shot from Bell.
A little feinted left hand from Simionescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simionescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Simionescu misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Bell misses.
Simionescu dodges the punch combination from Bell.
Simionescu is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell misses the shot to the body.
Bell misses with a hook
and Simionescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bell misses with a hook. Simionescu ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Simionescu.#T1#
Simionescu ducks under a wild hook from Bell.
Bell loads up on a big right hand but Simionescu slips the punch.
Simionescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bell looks to land a combination but Simionescu avoids it well.
Simionescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Bell misses.
Bell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bell misses the body punch
and Simionescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bell avoids the body shot from Simionescu.
Simionescu lands with a good body shot.
Bell throws a looping overhand right but Simionescu ducks down to avoid it.
Simionescu slips a jab from Bell.#T2#
Simionescu throws a looping overhand right but Bell ducks down to avoid it.
Simionescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bell.
Simionescu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bell.
A big left from Simionescu misses.
Simionescu avoids the body shot from Bell.
Simionescu is looking to counter punch.
Simionescu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simionescu manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Simionescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell slips a straight right by Simionescu.
Bell misses with a right hand
and Simionescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bell is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T3#
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simionescu moves away.
Bell misses the shot to the body.
Simionescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bell was well out of range. Poor timing from Simionescu.
Simionescu lands a nice shot that snaps Bell's head back.
The fighters circling - Simionescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
John Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simionescu tests Bell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simionescu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bell on the side of the head.
Iulian Simionescu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bell throws a hook to the side of Simionescu's head but Simionescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bell misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Simionescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Simionescu blocks a jab.
Bell throws a lazy uppercut
and Simionescu counters with a left to the body.
Simionescu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bell misses with a body shot.
Bell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bell throws a jab but it's blocked by Simionescu.
Simionescu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell sizes up Simionescu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Simionescu thuds his right hand into Bell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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 Iulian Simionescu.
Well Simionescu 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Iulian Simionescu!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Iulian Simionescu!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Iulian Simionescu!
Iulian Simionescu wins by unanimous decision!
Iulian Simionescu thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Simionescu missing with a left hand there. Dirac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simionescu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dirac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simionescu.
The fighters circling - Simionescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simionescu misses with a straight right.
Simionescu throws a looping overhand right but Dirac ducks down to avoid it.
Dirac seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Simionescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Simionescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simionescu lands a slapping body shot.
Dirac on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Simionescu throws a body punch but Dirac moves out of range.
Dirac tries to counter by clinching up but Simionescu breaks away and moves out of range.
A big left from Simionescu misses.
Dirac seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Simionescu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simionescu misses with a straight right.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dirac.
Simionescu looks to land a combination but Dirac avoids it well.
Simionescu throws a nice looking combination but Dirac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simionescu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Simionescu swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Dirac counters by moving into the clinch.
Simionescu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirac lands an elbow that stopped Simionescu in his tracks for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Simionescu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dirac lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simionescu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirac lands a knee to the head.
A short left from Simionescu.
Simionescu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simionescu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dirac gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Simionescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dirac throws a push kick but Simionescu slaps the foot to one side.
Simionescu feints a jab promting Dirac to slip. Simionescu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dirac slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Dirac.
Simionescu jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Simionescu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Simionescu throws a body punch but Dirac moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simionescu. Dirac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dirac tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Simionescu manages to circle out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Dirac.
Nice body punch from Simionescu.
Simionescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dirac wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dirac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simionescu.
Dirac misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Simionescu.
Dirac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simionescu.
Simionescu looks to throw the jab but Dirac is out of range.
Simionescu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dirac tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Simionescu manages to circle out of the way.
Dirac ducks under a wild hook from Simionescu.
Dirac lands with a slapping head kick.
Simionescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dirac seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Simionescu throws a big shot that misses.
Simionescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Dirac is just out of range.
Dirac lands with a slapping head kick.
Simionescu misses with the combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dirac!
Simionescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dirac.
Simionescu throws a jab when Dirac was well out of range.
Dirac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simionescu.
Dirac is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Simionescu.
Simionescu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diracs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Simionescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simionescu misses with a few strikes there.
Dirac wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dirac on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Simionescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dirac.
Simionescu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simionescu misses with a hook. Dirac ducked under it nicely.
Simionescu scores with a jab to the body.
Dirac throws a looping overhand right but Simionescu ducks down to avoid it.
Simionescu swinging wildly here.
Dirac wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Simionescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iulian Simionescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dirac moves out of range as Simionescu strikes.
Simionescu throws the left hand but Dirac avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dirac.
Dirac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simionescu.
Simionescu sizes up Dirac with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Simionescu misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iulian Simionescu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Simionescu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dirac.
Dirac misses with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dirac.
Simionescu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Iulian Simionescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dirac throws a head kick that half lands.
A swing and a miss from Simionescu.
Simionescu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dirac. That one must have hurt.
Simionescu throws a shot from downtown. Dirac moves away and avoids it.
Dirac thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Simionescu if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL#
Dirac takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Simionescu breaks the clinch.
Dirac connects with a solid leg kick.
Simionescu lands a lovely overhand right.
Simionescu throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Dirac holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Simionescu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dirac.#T1#
Dirac misses with a knee to the head.
Dirac with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Simionescu tries to break the clinch but Dirac is controlling the position.
Dirac lands an elbow just above Simionescu 's eye.
Dirac trying to land knees to the body.
Simionescu is looking to break free of the clinch but Dirac has double underhooks.
Simionescu tries to circle away but Dirac has him pinned against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Simionescu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Simionescu takes an elbow to the temple.
Dirac lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simionescu avoiding damage as Dirac throws knees to the body.
Dirac pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Simionescu fails to land.
Dirac gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Simionescu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dirac lands an elbow inside.
Dirac has Simionescu pressed against the cage, preventing Simionescu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simionescu.
Dirac blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Simionescu lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dirac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simionescu scores with a shoulder strike.
Dirac has Simionescu pressed against the cage, preventing Simionescu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dirac with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Simionescu misses with a body punch.
Knees to the body from Dirac.
Simionescu throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Simionescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dirac connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Simionescu misses.
Simionescu swings for the body but Dirac moves out of range.
Simionescu throws a series of punches but Dirac avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Simionescu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simionescu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dirac dodges the punch combination from Simionescu.
#T3#
Simionescu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dirac.
Simionescu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dirac.
Dirac lands a head kick. Simionescu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Simionescu stuns Dirac with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Simionescu looks to throw the jab but Dirac is out of range.
Dirac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simionescu.
Dirac wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Simionescu misses with a few strikes there.
Simionescu digs a good hook to Dirac's body.
Simionescu misses with a right hand #CL#
and Dirac moves into the clinch.
Simionescu misses with the head strike.
Simionescu blocks the elbow strike.
Dirac missing with knees to the body.
Simionescu blocks the elbow strike.
#T4#
Simionescu misses with a punch on the inside.
Simionescu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simionescu scores with a shoulder strike.
Simionescu misses with some punches.
Simionescu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Dirac has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Simionescu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dirac backwards.
Simionescu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dirac prevents a body shot from Simionescu.
Dirac lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Simionescu breaks the clinch.
Simionescu lands a jab to Dirac's midsection.
Simionescu scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dirac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Simionescu tries to get set, Dirac tries to push him back and clinch up but Simionescu manages to avoid the attempt.
Simionescu looks to throw the jab but Dirac is out of range.
Simionescu misses with an uppercut. Dirac saw that one coming.
Dirac seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Simionescu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dirac blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Dirac will probably get the nod.
That's time! 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#
Simionescu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dirac looks to score with a jab to the body but Simionescu is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simionescu! But no joy.
Dirac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simionescu.
Simionescu throws the left hand but Dirac avoids the punch easily.
Dirac tries to clinch up.
Simionescu thuds his right hand into Dirac's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dirac.
Nice defenses there by Dirac.
Dirac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dirac tries to clinch up
and Simionescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simionescu misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Dirac counters by moving into the clinch.
Simionescu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simionescu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Dirac creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simionescu's defenses.
Simionescu avoids the elbow strike from Dirac, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Simionescu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Simionescu scores with a shot to the side of Dirac's head.
Dirac has Simionescu pressed against the cage, preventing Simionescu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dirac throws an elbow but misses.
Paul Dirac has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simionescu misses with a punch to the body.
Dirac tries to work over Simionescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simionescu avoiding damage as Dirac throws knees to the body.
Dirac keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simionescu's efforts to push away.
A short right from Simionescu.
Simionescu can't find room to land a body shot as Dirac controls the action.
Dirac lands a good knee to the midsection. Simionescu won't want to take too many of those.
Simionescu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simionescu blocks an elbow strike from Dirac.
Dirac with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Iulian Simionescu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dirac is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simionescu is defending well for now.
Dirac blocking some punches.
Simionescu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dirac backwards.
Dirac landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dirac scores with a knee to the head.
Simionescu throws an elbow but it misses.
Simionescu is trying to break the clinch but Dirac has him pressed against the cage.
Dirac throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dirac misses with an elbow over the top.
Simionescu takes an elbow to the temple.
Dirac scores a nice knee to the body.
Simionescu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simionescu tries to circle away but Dirac has him pinned against the cage.
Dirac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simionescu pushes Dirac back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Simionescu is trying to break free.
Dirac misses with an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dirac.
Simionescu lands a shoulder strike.
Simionescu takes an elbow to the temple.
Dirac struggles to land a body shot inside as Simionescu controls his hands.
Dirac misses with a knee strike.
Dirac pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Paul Dirac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirac lands a damaging elbow.
Simionescu is trying to break free.
Dirac with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dirac creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dirac missing with knees to the body.
Dirac tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Simionescu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simionescu takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Simionescu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simionescu takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simionescu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dirac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dirac tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dirac lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simionescu lands a right hand.
Simionescu is trying to break the clinch but Dirac has him pressed against the cage.
Dirac throws an elbow that misses.
Dirac lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Dirac.
Simionescu is trying to force a seperation but Dirac has the dominant position.
Dirac keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simionescu's efforts to push away.
Dirac with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Simionescu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dirac tries to land knees in the clinch but Simionescu avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Dirac showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dirac 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Iulian Simionescu!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Iulian Simionescu!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Iulian Simionescu!
Iulian Simionescu wins by unanimous decision!
Iulian Simionescu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Simionescu moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Simionescu misses.
As Simionescu tries to get set, Valero tries to push him back and clinch up but Simionescu manages to avoid the attempt.
Valero throws a nice looking combination but Simionescu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valero throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Simionescu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Simionescu.
Simionescu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valero lands with a light punch inside.
Simionescu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valero blocks an uppercut.
Simionescu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Felix Valero has been cut.
Valero 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.
Simionescu misses with the head strike.
Valero blocks a body shot from Simionescu.
Valero blocks a body shot from Simionescu.
Valero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simionescu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simionescu.
Valero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valero has a couple of punches blocked by Simionescu.
Valero working aggressively here.
Simionescu tries a body shot but Valero blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Valero.
#T1#
Valero prevents a body shot from Simionescu.
Simionescu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simionescu tries a body shot but Valero blocks it.
Simionescu misses with a body punch.
Simionescu prevents a body shot from Valero.
Simionescu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valero.
Simionescu scores with a shoulder strike.
Simionescu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Simionescu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Simionescu breaks the clinch.
Valero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simionescu manages to avoid it.
Simionescu wants to counter the offense by Valero and move into the clinch position.
Valero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simionescu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Valero.
Simionescu misses with a wild body shot.
Valero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valero sets himself, and Simionescu steps forward looking for the clinch! Valero avoids it this time.#CL2#
Simionescu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valero throws a head punch that misses.
Simionescu lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Simionescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Valero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valero misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Simionescu.
Valero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simionescu wants to counter with a clinch but Valero pushes him away.
Valero is breathing heavily.
Simionescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simionescu clobbers Valero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valero moves forwards but Simionescu connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#Felix Valero's cut is getting worse.
A slow jab from Valero misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Simionescu.#KD2#
Simionescu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Valero sprawling to the canvas! Valero rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Simionescu finish him?!
#ROC2#Valero is rocked!
Simionescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valero misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Simionescu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Simionescu.
A right hook to the body lands for Simionescu.
#T3#
Simionescu pushes Valero back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Simionescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Simionescu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Simionescu.
Simionescu lands a body shot.
Valero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simionescu to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh Valero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice cross by Simionescu.
Simionescu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Simionescu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valero.
Valero seems to have got his legs back now.
Valero moves away from the strike by Simionescu.
Valero takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#Felix Valero's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Valero throws out a leg kick but Simionescu moves out of range and Valero only half commits.
Simionescu slips a jab and a cross from Valero.
Valero misses with a straight right.
Valero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simionescu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simionescu wants to counter with a clinch but Valero pushes him away.
A jab from Simionescu does it's job there.
Valero looks to land a left hand but Simionescu moved out of range nicely.
Simionescu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valero throws out a loose jab but Simionescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simionescu feints a jab promting Valero to slip. Simionescu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Valero slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Valero moves away from the strike by Simionescu.
Valero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simionescu circles away quickly and effectively.
Valero misses with a wild combination.
Simionescu tries to counter with a clinch but Valero shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Simionescu misses.
Valero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Simionescu counters by moving into the clinch.
Valero missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iulian Simionescu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Valero's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Valero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Simionescu lands with a shot to the body.
Iulian Simionescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simionescu checks a low kick from Valero.
A slow jab from Valero misses its intended target.
Valero throws a series of punches but Simionescu moves out of range.
Valero misses with a wild body shot.
Simionescu lands a lovely overhand right.
Simionescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Felix Valero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valero tries to bum rush Simionescu with a series of wild strikes but Simionescu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD2#
Simionescu lands a left and a right that send Valero crashing to the mat, dazed. Simionescu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simionescu moves away.
Simionescu slips a jab from Valero.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Simionescu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Valero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simionescu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simionescu cracks Valero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#Jeez, Felix Valero's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Simionescu works Valero's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Simionescu throws a lazy right hand but Valero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Valero misses.
Simionescu cracks Valero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Felix Valero's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Iulian Simionescu!
After winning the bout, Iulian Simionescu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TR68
Date: Jun 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Simionescu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vollan.
Simionescu scores with a sloppy right hand. Vollan should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Simionescu misses the target.
Vollan lands with a good body shot.
Simionescu lands a nice looking body shot.
Vollan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Vollan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vollan pushes Simionescu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Simionescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vollan throws a hook but Simionescu blocks it.
Vollan slips under a jab from Simionescu.
Vollan throws a shot from downtown. Simionescu moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Vollan loads up on a big right hand but Simionescu slips the punch.
Vollan wants to clinch.
Simionescu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vollan.
Simionescu moves away from the strike by Vollan.
Vollan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simionescu walks into a left hand.
Vollan misses the shot to the body.
Simionescu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Simionescu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Simionescu misses.
Simionescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2##CL#
Vollan drives through and clinches with Simionescu against the cage.
Simionescu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vollan blocking some punches.
Vollan tries to work over Simionescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Vollan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simionescu connects with a single shot there.
Vollan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simionescu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Vollan throws a big shot that misses.
Simionescu lands a nice looking body shot.
Simionescu misses with a hook. Vollan ducked under it nicely.
Vollan misses with a straight right.
Simionescu throws out a counter right but Vollan avoids it with no problem.
Simionescu connects with a right hand. Vollan shakes it off.#T3#
Vollan misses the shot to the body.
Simionescu throws out a loose jab but Vollan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simionescu throws a lazy uppercut
and Vollan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simionescu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vollan throws a hook to the side of Simionescu's head but Simionescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vollan slips a straight right by Simionescu.
Vollan avoids the body shot from Simionescu.
Vollan throwing a counter right hand but Simionescu manages to avoid it.
Simionescu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vollan just misses with a punch to the body.
Simionescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vollan is looking to counter the offense by Simionescu and move into the clinch.#T4#
Simionescu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vollan slips under a jab from Simionescu.
Simionescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vollan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vollan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vollan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vollan moves away from the strike by Simionescu.
Vollan throws a big shot that misses.
Simionescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vollan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Simionescu with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iulian Simionescu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Vollan throws the left hand but Simionescu avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Simionescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simionescu walks into a left hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vollan lands a body punch.
Vollan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vollan misses with a punch to the body.
Vollan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vollan lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Vollan - that landed with a thud.
Vollan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vollan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vollan lands an uppercut.
Vollan is working Simionescu over against the cage.
Simionescu is breathing heavily.
Vollan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vollan scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vollan presses Simionescu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Vollan.
Vollan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vollan lands a nice shot to the body.
Vollan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simionescu backwards.
Vollan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vollan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vollan scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Simionescu is rocked!
A short uppercut from Vollan.
Simionescu is still on wobbly legs! Can Vollan finish him?
Vollan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Simionescu to his knees! Vollan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Havardr Vollan!
Havardr Vollan retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
TR61 Frost V Luciano
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Simionescu lands a jab to the nose.
Simionescu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simionescu scores with a sloppy right hand. Luciano should have avoided that one.
Luciano swinging wildly here.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simionescu.
Tony Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simionescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
Simionescu misses with a straight right.
Luciano slips a straight right by Simionescu.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simionescu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano blocks a jab.
Luciano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simionescu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simionescu lands a body shot.
#T1#
Simionescu throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Simionescu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Luciano swings widly with a right hand
and Simionescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simionescu thuds his right hand into Luciano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simionescu.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simionescu lands with a good body shot.
Luciano slips under a jab from Simionescu.
Luciano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Luciano fails to land with a series of punches.
Simionescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano misses with a looping left.#T2#
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Simionescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Simionescu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simionescu moves away from the strike by Luciano.
Simionescu ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simionescu slips a straight right by Luciano.
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut
and Simionescu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simionescu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Luciano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Simionescu misses the target.
Simionescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Simionescu's head but Simionescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Simionescu misses the target.#T3#
Luciano staying out of range there.
Luciano misses with a double jab
and Simionescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simionescu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Simionescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Simionescu's head but Simionescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luciano throws a right hand that misses
and Simionescu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut
and Simionescu counters with a left to the body.
Simionescu throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano misses with a left hand
and Simionescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simionescu lands a jab to Luciano's midsection.#T4#
Luciano misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Simionescu misses the target.
Simionescu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Luciano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Simionescu moves away and avoids it.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Simionescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Simionescu.
Luciano blocks a jab.
Simionescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Simionescu.
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Simionescu is out of range.
Luciano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iulian Simionescu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Simionescu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simionescu lands a right hook to the body.
Simionescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Simionescu is looking to counter punch.
Simionescu defending well as Luciano loads up on a big left hand.
Simionescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simionescu connects with a jab.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano tests Simionescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut
and Simionescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luciano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Simionescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.#T1#
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Simionescu saw that one coming.
Simionescu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Simionescu throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simionescu throwing a counter right hand but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Luciano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice straight punches there by Luciano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luciano.
Simionescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luciano! But no joy.
Luciano misses with a right hand
and Simionescu counters with a straight right hand.
Simionescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.#T2#
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano misses with a few strikes there.
Simionescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simionescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Simionescu.
Simionescu throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Simionescu scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Simionescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Luciano scores with a hook.
Luciano misses with a looping right.#T3#
Luciano throws a right hand that misses
and Simionescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Simionescu.
It looked like Simionescu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Luciano.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Luciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Iulian Simionescu is winning the standup battle so far.
Luciano slips under a jab from Simionescu.
Simionescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simionescu jabs Luciano right on the nose. Luciano blinks but takes it well.
Simionescu slips a jab from Luciano.
Simionescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simionescu lands a right hook to the body.
Luciano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Simionescu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Simionescu tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luciano misses the jab.
Simionescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left lands for Simionescu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simionescu moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Simionescu is looking to counter punch.
Simionescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luciano can do to turn this around?
Simionescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Luciano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Simionescu throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
Luciano connects with the punch.
Simionescu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luciano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luciano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simionescu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iulian Simionescu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Simionescu blocks a jab.
Simionescu misses with a looping left.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Simionescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Luciano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Simionescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Simionescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano throws a jab when Simionescu was well out of range.
Simionescu staying out of range there.
Simionescu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut
and Simionescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Simionescu ducks down to avoid it.
Simionescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simionescu misses with an uppercut. Luciano saw that one coming.
Simionescu throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
Simionescu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Simionescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simionescu throwing a counter right hand but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Simionescu scores with a decent looking hook.
Simionescu throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano throws a series of strikes that have Simionescu backpedaling.
Simionescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Tony Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Simionescu swinging wildly here.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Simionescu ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Luciano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simionescu slips a straight right by Luciano.
Simionescu scores with a shot to the body.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simionescu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Luciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luciano throws a hook but Simionescu avoids it easily.
Simionescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simionescu misses with a hook to the body
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Simionescu looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Luciano throws the left hand but Simionescu avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Simionescu as he connects with a hook.
Luciano throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Luciano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luciano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simionescu counters with a straight right hand.
Iulian Simionescu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Luciano misses with a right hand
and Simionescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simionescu throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luciano throws a counter combo.
Luciano lands with a right hand.
Simionescu throws out a powerful jab.
Luciano staying out of range there.
Luciano misses with an uppercut
and Simionescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luciano swings widly with a right hand
and Simionescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Simionescu misses with a shot to the body
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Iulian Simionescu.
Well Simionescu 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iulian Simionescu! |
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Event:
TR54: On the Berge of Light
Date: May 04, 2022 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Simionescu.
Boom misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simionescu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Iulian Simionescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simionescu looks to land a right hand but Boom moved out of range.
Boom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boom lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Simionescu. Boom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simionescu fails to land with a series of punches.
Simionescu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simionescu clobbers Boom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Wesly Boom has been cut.
Simionescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simionescu misses with a double jab.
Boom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simionescu throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simionescu punishes Boom's body with a nice straight punch.
Boom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Simionescu.
Simionescu looks to land a left hand but Boom moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Simionescu lands with an overhand left.
Boom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simionescu.
Boom defending well as Simionescu loads up on a big left hand.
Simionescu throws a one two combo.
Boom's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boom duly obliges.
Boom throws out a leg kick but Simionescu moves out of range and Boom only half commits.
Boom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simionescu lands with a hook. Boom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD2#
and Simionescu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Boom! Simionescu lets Boom back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Boom is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Are you kidding me?! Simionescu ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Boom clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iulian Simionescu! |
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Event:
TR50: Half A Century
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Simionescu connects with a looping right hand.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Simionescu moves into the clinch.
Wilder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simionescu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
Wilder comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simionescu.
Simionescu throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Wilder.
Simionescu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilder lands with a right to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wilder obliges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wilder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Simionescu's brow.
Wilder blocks a body shot from Simionescu.
Wilder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilder trying to land knees to the body.
Simionescu blocks a body shot from Wilder.
Wilder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simionescu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilder lands a right hand. #T1#
Wilder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Simionescu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simionescu avoids it.
Simionescu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Simionescu fails to land.
Wilder tries to throw a body punch but Simionescu avoids it by throwing Wilder back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simionescu.
Simionescu lands with a right to the head.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simionescu blocks the elbow strike.
Simionescu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Simionescu on the inside.
Wilder blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Simionescu.
Simionescu scores with a shot to the side of Wilder's head.
Simionescu has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder.
Simionescu lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simionescu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wilder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wilder is breathing heavily.#T2#
Simionescu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilder has a couple of punches blocked by Simionescu.
Simionescu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simionescu presses Wilder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Simionescu.
Simionescu lands a shoulder strike.
Simionescu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simionescu lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Wilder is rocked!
Simionescu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wilder! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Simionescu is unloading with more strikes now! Wilder drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iulian Simionescu! |
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Event:
TR42: Light That Exotic Up
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Simionescu is out of range.
Simionescu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Simionescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Simionescu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Simionescu is just out of range.
It seemed like Simionescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simionescu digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body.
Simionescu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Simionescu slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Simionescu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Simionescu.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Simionescu.
Simionescu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simionescu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Derogatory Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux punishes Simionescu's body with a nice straight punch.
Thibodeaux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simionescu tries to move into range but Thibodeaux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Simionescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Simionescu.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Simionescu moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Simionescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simionescu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Simionescu.
Simionescu throws a right and a left that Thibodeaux avoids nicely.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Simionescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simionescu slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
A little jabbing left from Simionescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simionescu manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Simionescu slips under a jab.
Simionescu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Simionescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Simionescu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Simionescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simionescu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thibodeaux with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Simionescu does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Simionescu moves out of range.
Simionescu misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simionescu.
Nice body punch from Simionescu.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Simionescu moves out of range.
It seemed like Simionescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Simionescu moves out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Simionescu coming out on top.
Simionescu misses the shot to the body.
Simionescu missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Simionescu.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simionescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
A cross from Simionescu lands.
Simionescu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot
and Simionescu counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Simionescu's head but Simionescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Good exchange - Simionescu coming out on top.
Simionescu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thibodeaux cracks Simionescu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Simionescu throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simionescu.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Simionescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Simionescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simionescu, as that shot connected.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Simionescu slips the punch.
Simionescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Simionescu.
Simionescu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thibodeaux at a distance.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Simionescu.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simionescu moves away.#T4#
Simionescu blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Simionescu. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simionescu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thibodeaux under the eye.
Simionescu jabs Thibodeaux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Simionescu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Simionescu.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Simionescu's head but Simionescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simionescu lands with a nice body punch.
Simionescu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thibodeaux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thibodeaux's corner calls for a 1-2. Thibodeaux obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simionescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Simionescu misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simionescu ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thibodeaux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simionescu's hands.
Donk. Simionescu catches Thibodeaux right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iulian Simionescu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Simionescu there.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simionescu.
Thibodeaux needs to keep his hands up - Simionescu had a free shot at his head there.
Simionescu slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Simionescu counter with a right hand.
Simionescu throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simionescu connects with a body shot that sends Thibodeaux's belly button to the back.
Simionescu with a hook.
Simionescu lands with a right hand.
Simionescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simionescu lands a nice looking body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simionescu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Simionescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
A jab from Thibodeaux finds it's way through Simionescu's defenses.
Simionescu tests Thibodeaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Simionescu slips the punch.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Simionescu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simionescu scores with a decent looking hook.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Simionescu.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Simionescu's shoulder, as Simionescu tries to avoid the shot.
Simionescu throws out a counter right but Thibodeaux avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Simionescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simionescu ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Simionescu blocks it.
Simionescu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Simionescu. That snapped Thibodeaux's head back.
#T2#
Simionescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simionescu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thibodeaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Simionescu's head.
Thibodeaux looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook. Simionescu ducked under it nicely.
Simionescu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Thibodeaux. Beautiful body shot.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Simionescu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simionescu ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Simionescu throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Simionescu counters with a straight right hand.
Simionescu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simionescu manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Simionescu.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Simionescu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Simionescu does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
Simionescu avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Simionescu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Simionescu slips the punch.
Simionescu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thibodeaux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simionescu throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Simionescu counters with a nice body shot.
Simionescu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Simionescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Simionescu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Simionescu moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simionescu slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simionescu throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Simionescu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thibodeaux with a body shot.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simionescu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Simionescu misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the body
and Simionescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Simionescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Simionescu blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simionescu.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
and Simionescu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Simionescu avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
letting Simionescu counter with a right hand.
Simionescu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thibodeauxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simionescu misses with a looping right.
Simionescu misses with a looping right.
Danga de danga de dang - Simionescu scores with a four punch combination!
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Simionescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iulian Simionescu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Simionescu digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Simionescu misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Simionescu misses.
Simionescu lands with a straight right. Thibodeaux didn't see that one coming.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thibodeaux lands with a cross.
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
and Simionescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simionescu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Simionescu moved out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Simionescu counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simionescu manages to avoid it.
Simionescu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Simionescu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Simionescu misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Simionescu with a jab.
Simionescu ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Simionescu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thibodeaux in his tracks.
Simionescu scores with a nice strike.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simionescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Simionescu finds it's way through Thibodeaux's defenses.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Simionescu slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thibodeaux.
Simionescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Simionescu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thibodeaux on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Simionescu's shoulder, as Simionescu tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot
and Simionescu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Derogatory Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thibodeaux swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simionescu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simionescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Simionescu misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Simionescu is just out of range.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simionescu.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Simionescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simionescu misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux needs to keep his hands up - Simionescu had a free shot at his head there.
Simionescu misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Simionescu scores with a punch to the head.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Simionescu avoids it easily.
Simionescu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thibodeaux has time to react.
Iulian Simionescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simionescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
and Simionescu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Simionescu tests Thibodeaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simionescu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Simionescu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thibodeaux at a distance.
Simionescu connects with a body shot that sends Thibodeaux's belly button to the back.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux defending well as Simionescu loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Simionescu. Beautiful body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simionescu.
Simionescu slips under a jab.
Iulian Simionescu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simionescu.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Simionescu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simionescu lands the left hand.
A big left from Simionescu misses. #T4#
Thibodeaux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
enabling Simionescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux dodges the punch combination from Simionescu.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot that snaps Simionescu's head back.
Simionescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simionescu throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch
and Simionescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Simionescu finds it's way through Thibodeaux's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Simionescu's shoulder, as Simionescu tries to avoid the shot.
Simionescu lands a really nice looking cross but Thibodeaux seems unphased.
Simionescu digs a good body shot into Thibodeaux's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iulian Simionescu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simionescu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iulian Simionescu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2022 |
#R1#
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Simionescu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Simionescu struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King is trying to maintain a safe position but Simionescu gets an underhook and turns King into the cage.
Simionescu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Simionescu misses with a body punch.
Simionescu misses with a body punch.
Simionescu lands a body shot.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Simionescu has eaten all the pies!
A short right from Simionescu on the inside.
Simionescu cracks King with a nice body shot.
Simionescu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Simionescu to keep the fight standing.
Simionescu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Simionescu.
#BC#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simionescu with a hook.
Simionescu sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Simionescu lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.#T1#
Simionescu lands a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Simionescu.
Simionescu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Simionescu scores with a shot to the body.
Simionescu lands a lovely overhand right.
Simionescu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simionescu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Iulian Simionescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simionescu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Simionescu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Simionescu.
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Simionescu lands a nice looking body shot.
King walks into a straight right hand from Simionescu.
Simionescu lands a lovely overhand right.
King throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#It looks like Iulian Simionescu has been cut.
Simionescu thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King tries to clinch but Simionescu moves out of range.
Simionescu lands a head shot.
Simionescu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simionescu works King's body with a nice hook.
King tries for a takedown but Simionescu circles away easily
and Simionescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
King fails with the takedown
letting Simionescu counter with a right hand. #T3#
King wants to clinch
and Simionescu counters with a stiff right hand.
King tries to clinch up but Simionescu circles away and keeps his distance.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simionescu counters with a left to the body.
King tries to move into range but Simionescu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simionescu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King tries to move into range but Simionescu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simionescu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King moves to clinch but Simionescu breaks away
and Simionescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simionescu circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice cross by Simionescu.
A jab from Simionescu finds it's way through King's defenses.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
King misses with a takedown
and Simionescu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
King shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Simionescu managing to control the position.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Simionescu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iulian Simionescu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iulian Simionescu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Simionescu lands the left hand.
Simionescu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Simionescu jabs at King's body.
Simionescu lands a nice shot to the body.
King misses with a double jab
and Simionescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Simionescu scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one.
Simionescu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with a body kick.
King shoots and misses
and Simionescu counters with a right hand to the body.
Simionescu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Simionescu, which made it look bad. #T1#
Simionescu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King looks for a takedown but Simionescu sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simionescu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between King's hands.
King is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Simionescu scores with a jab to the body.
Simionescu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Simionescu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simionescu lands a right hook to the body.
King shoots in but Simionescu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simionescu cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Simionescu thuds a left hand into King's body.
Simionescu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
King misses with the combination.
Iulian Simionescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simionescu scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Nice body punch from Simionescu.
Simionescu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simionescu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
Simionescu scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
King shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
King sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simionescu can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3##SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simionescu defends it well. #SUB#
King is working for a submission of some sort.
Simionescu has his hands clasped together around King's back. He's all about the action.#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.#SUB#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iulian Simionescu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iulian Simionescu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simionescu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheers as Simionescu lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
Simionescu cracks King with an open hand slap.
Simionescu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Simionescu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Simionescu duly obliges.
Simionescu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Simionescu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Simionescu digs a good hook to King's body.
Simionescu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Simionescu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simionescu dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Simionescu tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simionescu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
King doesn't succeed with the takedown
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simionescu cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Simionescu tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simionescu lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.
King shoots and misses
and Simionescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Simionescu.
Simionescu connects with a nice looking jab.
Simionescu connects with a body shot.
Simionescu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily.
King takes one to the chin there.#T2#
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simionescu to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simionescu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
King tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Simionescu counter with a right hand.
Simionescu scores with a nice head shot.
Simionescu connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Simionescu stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Simionescu lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simionescu connects with a looping right hand.
Simionescu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simionescu tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simionescu to the ground. Simionescu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Nice shot by Simionescu.
King walks into a left hand.
Simionescu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
King with a poor takedown
and Simionescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Simionescu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simionescu lands with a good body shot.
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Iulian Simionescu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
King tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Simionescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simionescu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simionescu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Simionescu punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Simionescu, looking for a takedown. King pushes Simionescu against the cage but Simionescu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simionescu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Simionescu's corner calls for a 1-2. Simionescu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Simionescu cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Simionescu lands a head shot.
Good exchange - Simionescu coming out on top.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simionescu pinned against the cage. Simionescu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iulian Simionescu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simionescu 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iulian Simionescu! |
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