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Event:
QFC Tournament 1136 Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL2# Ocelot clinches with his opponent.
Simpson misses with a knee strike.
Simpson is trying to push Ocelot away but Ocelot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Simpson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Simpson stalling.
#TD# Simpson gets a trip takedown into half guard. Ocelot is controlling Simpson's position as best he can from this difficult position. Simpson controlling the pace. Simpson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Ocelot trying to control but Simpson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ocelot misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ocelot throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T1# Ocelot is holding on to half guard well. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Ocelot tries to get to full guard but Simpson has control of the leg. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD# Simpson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ocelot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Simpson wants to control but Ocelot is keeping him busy. Ocelot is looking to regain half guard here but Simpson keeps moving and retains side control. Simpson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ocelot on the ground. Ocelot struggling a bit here.#T2# Simpson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ocelot's legs. Ocelot is trying to control Simpson's posture but Simpson avoids it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Simpson in the domination position with Ocelot hanging on.#T3# Ocelot tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Ocelot is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
Ocelot tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ocelot tries to clinch but Simpson is having none of it. Ocelot moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off. Simpson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD# Simpson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Ocelot is pulling down on Simpson's head. It's preventing any offense from Simpson, at least for the moment. Ocelot has a closed guard, preventing Simpson from standing up. Ocelot pulls Simpson in close to prevent any damage. #T4# Ocelot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ocelot is striking from the bottom but Simpson uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. Simpson is keen to just control but Ocelot is a slippery customer.#SUB# Simpson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ocelot trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koda Simpson dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Ocelot fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2# Ocelot drives through and clinches with Simpson against the cage.
#TD2# Ocelot ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ocelot no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Ocelot is adopting a defensive guard. Simpson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ocelot lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB# Simpson has his foot on Ocelot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ocelot works his way back into a safe position though.#T1# Simpson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ocelot can do to turn this around? Ocelot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Simpson looking to control but Ocelot passes into half guard.
Koda Simpson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ocelot performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Ocelot working over Simpson with some ground and pound. Simpson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Ocelot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Ocelot is nestled in close to Simpson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ocelot scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB# Simpson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ocelot is controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ocelot lands a nice short elbow. Simpson trying to control here.
#T3# Ocelot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Ocelot landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ocelot is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Ocelot scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ocelot passes into side control, despite Simpson's attempt to control the position.
Ocelot cracks Simpson with an elbow. That is naaassty. Simpson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Simpson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4# Ocelot is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Simpson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Simpson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ocelot scoring with punches from side control. Ocelot happy to just control the position for now. Ocelot working the head with strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Simpson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ocelot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Revolver Ocelot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2# Ocelot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Simpson tries to work over Ocelot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ocelot is struggling to control the position. Ocelot effectively controlling the action here. Ocelot receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Ocelot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ocelot trying to stall but Simpson improves his position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Simpson is looking to control Ocelot's arms but Ocelot gets an underhook and turns him. Now Simpson has his back to the cage. Ocelot stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Revolver Ocelot. Ocelot tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance. Ocelot tries to clinch but Simpson is having none of it. Ocelot tries to clinch up.#CL2# Ocelot clinches up with Simpson and pushes him back against the cage.#TD# Simpson manages to pull guard.
Ocelot content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1# Ocelot prevents Simpson from getting back to his feet. Ocelot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Ocelot's corner is telling him to maintain position. Simpson controls Ocelot momentarily but Ocelot frees himself. Ocelot stopping the sweep attempt from Simpson. Ocelot content to stall in guard here. Let's hope that Ocelot has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Revolver Ocelot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Simpson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Ocelot has managed to clinch.
#TD# Simpson successfully pulls guard.
Ocelot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3# Ocelot is continuing to stall. Ocelot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Simpson wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ocelot tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range. Ocelot tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range. #TD# Simpson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Simpson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Simpson wants to control but Ocelot is keeping him busy. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ocelot sneaks back into half guard.
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 Koda Simpson. I think Simpson 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Revolver Ocelot! Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Revolver Ocelot! Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Revolver Ocelot!
Revolver Ocelot wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1136 Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1# Wilmer throws a one two combo.
#CL# Wilmer tries to keep at a distance but Simpson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Simpson manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Simpson moves into the clinch. Simpson tries to pull guard but Wilmer holds him up against the cage and eventually Simpson drops back down to his feet.
#BC2# Wilmer manages to break the clinch.
Wilmer looks to clinch and Simpson counters with a left and a right that stings Wilmer. Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilmer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wilmer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simpson's waist but Simpson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilmer off to one side. Simpson tries to clinch up but Wilmer circles away and keeps his distance. Wilmer darts in looking for a takedown but Simpson gets double underhooks and turns Wilmer into the cage. Simpson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Wilmer stalks Simpson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Simpson's face. Simpson staggers backwards, shaken. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Simpson fails to land the takedown.#T1##CL# Simpson takes the fight into the clinch. Simpson slows down the pace here.
Simpson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koda Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Wilmer manages to break the clinch.
Wilmer tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Wilmer will be more careful next time no doubt. Wilmer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Wilmer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Simpson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simpson wants it to stay on the feet. Wilmer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2# Wilmer throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range. Wilmer slaps away a takedown attempt from Simpson, before circling back to the center of the mat. Simpson shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilmer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simpson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Wilmer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simpson avoids it really well and circles away. It looked like Simpson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Wilmer looks winded! Wilmer tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wilmer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simpson pinned against the cage. Simpson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2# Wilmer moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3# Wilmer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simpson is defending well.#BC# Simpson breaks the clinch.
Simpson misses with a wild body shot. #CL# Simpson pushes Wilmer up against the cage in a clinch. Wilmer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simpson is defending well. Wilmer trying to control the position but instead, Simpson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wilmer into the cage. Simpson is trying to pull guard but Wilmer has him pressed against the cage. Wilmer is trying to break free.#T4# Wilmer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Nice elbow from Simpson. #TD# Simpson pulls guard effortlessly. Wilmer stays in close to Simpson's body and controls the position. Simpson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Simpson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Simpson keeping moving, preventing Wilmer from controlling successfully. #ES# Simpson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koda Simpson dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Wilmer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Wilmer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Wilmer throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily. Simpson leaves Wilmer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koda Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Simpson throws a head kick but Wilmer moves out of range.
Wilmer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Koda Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Wilmer. Simpson dives in and grabs Wilmer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilmer pushes down on Simpson's head and hops out. Simpson thuds a left hand into Wilmer's body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilmer lands the left hand. Simpson misses with a head kick.
Wilmer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Simpson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wilmer. Wilmer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Wilmer will be more careful next time no doubt. Wilmer is breathing heavily.#T1# Wilmer shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Simpson tries for a takedown but Wilmer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Wilmer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Simpson misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Wilmer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Simpson tries for a takedown but Wilmer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Simpson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Simpson throws a front kick that sends Wilmer stumbling back into the cage. Wilmer avoids the head kick by Simpson.
Wilmer just misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but Wilmer shows good takedown defense. Wilmer wants to counter the offense by Simpson and move into the clinch position. Wilmer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simpson. #T2# Wilmer tries to clinch up. Simpson thinks about countering with a head kick. Wilmer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simpson avoids it really well and circles away. Simpson is looking to clinch but Wilmer is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilmer. Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilmer is just out of range. Simpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilmer tries to avoid it but Simpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilmer to the ground. Wilmer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL# Simpson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3# Wilmer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simpson smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Wilmer has Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2# Wilmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. As Simpson backs off Wilmer throws a huge counter combo but Simpson manages to avoid it all. Wilmer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilmer somewhat.#CL# Simpson pushes Wilmer up against the cage in a clinch.#T4# Simpson is trying to drag Wilmer to the mat but Wilmer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Wilmer blocks a body shot from Simpson. Simpson tries to pull guard but Wilmer forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Simpson is trying to break free. Simpson looking for a takedown. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wilmer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simpson's efforts to push away.#BC2# Wilmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Koda Simpson will probably get the nod. 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Wilmer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilmer somewhat. Simpson tries to counter by clinching up but Wilmer breaks away and moves out of range. Simpson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilmer but Wilmer pushes him off and we're back to square one. Simpson sets himself, and Wilmer steps forward looking for the clinch! Simpson avoids it this time. Wilmer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simpson. Wilmer keeps the fight on the outside. Wilmer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilmer throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilmer can do to turn this around? No joy there for Wilmer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simpson feinted with a counter takedown. Simpson shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilmer sprawls well. He's pushed Simpson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koda Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Simpson shoots in for a takedown but Wilmer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Simpson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. No luck with that takedown attempt from Simpson. Simpson throws a head kick that misses. Wilmer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2# Wilmer takes the fight into the clinch. Wilmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilmer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simpson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Wilmer leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC# Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2# Simpson shoots in and drives through. Wilmer sprawls well. Wilmer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simpson. Nice sprawl there from Wilmer as Simpson shoots in. Wilmer shoots in and drives through. Simpson sprawls well. A solid body kick from Wilmer. Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilmer paws at him with a jab and circles away. Wilmer fails with the takedown.#T3# Nice sprawl there from Simpson as Wilmer shoots in. Simpson shoots in and drives through. Wilmer sprawls well. Wilmer fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Wilmer fails with a takedown attempt. Simpson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Wilmer fails with the takedown and Simpson counters with a head kick. Wilmer closes the distance but Simpson moves to the side and Simpson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilmer thinking. #T4# Wilmer misses with a head kick.
Simpson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilmer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simpson somewhat. Wilmer with a poor takedown and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Wilmer backing up. Wilmer nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes. Simpson scores with a head kick. Wilmer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Simpson shoots and misses and Wilmer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simpson thinking. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Simpson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wilmer stuffs the takedown. Mike Wilmer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Koda Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A decent looking cross lands there for Wilmer.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Mike Wilmer. Well Simpson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Koda Simpson! Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Koda Simpson! Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Koda Simpson!
Koda Simpson wins by unanimous decision! |
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