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Event:
Lightweight Tournament Night 1
Date: Jan 15, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Simon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows House to score an easy takedown into full guard.
House tries to stand but Simon is controlling from the bottom.
Simon pulls House in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as House accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
House pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simon is keeping the position for now. #T1#
House is looking to pass into half guard but Simon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Simon is in guard.#REVR#
Simon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Simon working away.
House is looking to reverse the position.
House is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Simon tries to advance to mount but can't.
House is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Simon advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
House is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
House is trying desperately to improve position.
We've been hearing that Simon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Simon blocks House's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
House tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Simon working for a submission but House is keeping him at bay.
Simon is breathing heavily.
House is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Simon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
House is looking to get to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if House can do anything to dispel that myth.
House is still trying to improve position.#T3##SUB#
Simon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
House is looking to get to half guard.
House wants to hold on but Simon pushes him away.
House really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Simon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but House is surviving well by controlling Simon's body position as best he can.
House tries to buck Simon off but he can't manage it.
House wants to control but Simon is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
House's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Simon avoids the attempt from House to control.#T4##SUB#
Simon has hold of House's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and House manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
House is looking to get to half guard.
House tries to hold on but Simon postures up.
House tries to buck Simon off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Simon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Simon has hold of House's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and House manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Simon working for a submission but House is keeping him at bay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Simon dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Simon avoids the head kick by House.
Simon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
House displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
House moves in looking to clinch but Simon pushes him off.
House misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
House shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Simon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
House wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simon keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House taking a break here but Simon is having none of it and regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
House thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
House is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
House is keen to just control but Simon is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Simon is defending against the submission attempts here by House.
House thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
House thows a huge punch but Simon dodges it nicely.
House is just content to waste time from the top position. Simon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
House stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
House trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
House looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
House throwing shots but Simon is blocking nicely. #T3#
House thows a huge punch but Simon dodges it nicely.
House is keen to just control but Simon is a slippery customer.
Simon is holding on to half guard well.
House is looking to stall here but Simon recovers full guard.
House trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Simon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
House looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. House is keeping the position for now.
Simon is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
House is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simon defends well.
House wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. House is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Simon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karter House 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! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
House looking to score a takedown here. Simon is defending well but House drives through and ends up in Simon's guard.
House wants to pass the guard but Simon is keeping the position.
Simon has House pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House trying to control but Simon is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
House might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
House must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
House tries to close the distance and clinch but Simon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
House manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Simon on his heels. He'll look to pass Simon's guard now, I'm sure.
House sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
House throws a strike but Simon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Simon passes into half guard. #SUB2#
House is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simon pulls his head out easily.
Simon is looking to advance position but House won't allow it.
House wants to get back to his feet.
Simon trying to mount his opponent but House defends it. #T3#
House keeping hold of Simon's head, controlling as best he can.
Simon prevents House from improving his position.
House has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simon is working away from the top position though.
House is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Simon has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can House defend it? Simon steps over the head and cranks it - House is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Simon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Simon!
An intense looking Jake Simon took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '"Alright, alright, settle down everyone! First things first, I gotta give the biggest respect to my opponent right here. You came out here, you fought your heart out, and you pushed me every step of the way. Thank you for that. You made me a better fighter tonight. This wasn't just about winnin'. |
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Event:
VF 13: Castro Vs. Lowe
Date: Jan 12, 2024 |
Lucas Lopez had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 148.4, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Jake Simon was cancelled. |
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Event:
VF 10: Meril Vs. Simon
Date: Dec 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Simon with a poor takedown
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril scores with a one two! Simon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Meril stuns Simon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Meril is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simon doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Meril counter with a right hand. #T2#
Simon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Meril but Meril pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Meril throws a big counter combination but Simon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jon Meril has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Simon.
Simon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Meril scores with a three punch combo!
Simon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Simon has his takedown stuffed
letting Meril counter with a right hand. #T4#
No joy there for Meril, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meril's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Meril duly obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Meril scores with a hook to the body. Simon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Meril gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meril goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril digs a right hand into Simon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simon's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Meril - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Meril misses with a punch to the body.
Meril lands with a light punch inside.
Meril tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simon's elbow.
Simon takes a shot to the head.
Meril lands with a left to the head.
Meril tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simon's elbow.
Meril looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Meril throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Meril.
Simon is trying to pull guard but Meril has him pressed against the cage.
Simon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simon is trying to pull guard but Meril has him pressed against the cage.
Jon Meril has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Simon.#T3#
Simon fails to pull guard.
A right hand to the body from Meril.
Simon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meril walks away with a smile on his face. Simon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Meril counters with a series of strikes. Simon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Meril is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simon can do to turn this around?#T4#
Simon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jon Meril is winning the standup battle so far.
Meril lands a two punch combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meril works Simon's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Simon with a poor takedown
and Meril connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Simon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Meril quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Simon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Meril has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Meril!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon pulls Meril in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Meril is looking to stand up but Simon won't let him.
Simon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simon can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Meril postures up.
Simon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Simon has a closed guard, preventing Meril from standing up.
Simon seems keen to control Meril's posture.#T3#
Meril tries to stand but Simon is controlling from the bottom.
Meril being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#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.
Simon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a left to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meril lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Meril showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Meril, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Meril!
Jon Meril retains his featherweight title!
As Jon Meril got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: This is my championship belt!!! No one is taking it from me!'. |
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