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Event:
FCL 72 - Pike vs Sarinnen
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Haalvisto pushes Sims up against the cage in a clinch.
Haalvisto working aggressively here.
Haalvisto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sims takes a shot to the head.
Haalvisto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sims wants a takedown.
Haalvisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haalvisto throws an elbow that misses.
Haalvisto has a couple of punches blocked by Sims.
Haalvisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haalvisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haalvisto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haalvisto misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD2#
Sims manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haalvisto wanted to stand there but Sims had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Sims has an active guard here but Haalvisto has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Sims is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haalvisto pulls his head out easily.
Haalvisto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sims trying to control but Haalvisto postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sims tries to roll over but Haalvisto keeps him under control.#SU#
Haalvisto gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL#
Haalvisto drives through and clinches with Sims against the cage.
Haalvisto tries to land a knee to the head but Sims blocks with his arms.
Sims takes a shot to the head.
Haalvisto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Haalvisto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haalvisto working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Haalvisto has a couple of punches blocked by Sims.
Haalvisto gets through Sims's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Haalvisto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haalvisto tries a knee to the head but Sims blocks it.
Sims is looking to take this one to the mat.
Haalvisto throws a head punch that misses.
Haalvisto misses with some punches.
Sims drops down looking for an ankle pick but Haalvisto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pekka Haalvisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaid Sims.#CL#
Haalvisto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Haalvisto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haalvisto.
Sims tries to score a body lock takedown but Haalvisto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sims blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sims dodges an elbow strike from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sims avoids the elbow strike from Haalvisto, against the cage.
Haalvisto throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Haalvisto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Haalvisto moves into range and clinches up with Sims.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haalvisto misses with an elbow strike.
Sims is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haalvisto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Haalvisto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Haalvisto pushes Sims up against the cage in a clinch.
Sims blocks an uppercut.
Haalvisto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Haalvisto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Haalvisto misses with an elbow over the top.
Sims tries to land knees in the clinch but Haalvisto avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Haalvisto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haalvisto lands with a kick to the temple. Sims shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Haalvisto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sims blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haalvisto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haalvisto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sims has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haalvisto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sims looking for a takedown. #T1#
Sims blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sims blocks the elbow strike.
Haalvisto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sims avoids a wild elbow strike from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sims blocks an elbow strike.
Sims blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haalvisto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sims can't get the takedown.
Haalvisto misses with a knee to the head.
Haalvisto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Haalvisto misses with a knee to the head.
Haalvisto gets underhooks to prevent Sims's takedown attempt.
Pekka Haalvisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaid Sims.
Haalvisto throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
Haalvisto throws an elbow that misses.
Haalvisto misses with the head strike.
Haalvisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haalvisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Sims. #TD2#
Sims gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Haalvisto kicks Sims off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Haalvisto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sims.
Sims blocks an elbow strike from Haalvisto.
Sims blocks the elbow strike.
Sims blocks an elbow strike from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Haalvisto throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Haalvisto lands an elbow that stopped Sims in his tracks for a moment.
Sims blocks an elbow strike from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Haalvisto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Haalvisto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Haalvisto misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Haalvisto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sims's brow.
Sims drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haalvisto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Sims jumps guard.
#SU#
Haalvisto stands up from Sims's guard - Haalvisto perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4##CL#
Haalvisto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Haalvisto throws a head punch that misses.
Haalvisto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sims takes a shot to the head.
Sims tries to score a body lock takedown but Haalvisto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Haalvisto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haalvisto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sims blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haalvisto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haalvisto.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Haalvisto.
Haalvisto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Haalvisto dominated that second round.
That's time! Haalvisto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Haalvisto rushes Sims and presses him up against the cage.
Sims blocks an elbow strike from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haalvisto lands an elbow that stopped Sims in his tracks for a moment.
Haalvisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sims drops down looking for an ankle pick but Haalvisto pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Haalvisto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haalvisto throws an elbow that misses.
Haalvisto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sims's defenses.
Haalvisto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Haalvisto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Haalvisto throws a head punch that misses.
Pekka Haalvisto has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Haalvisto misses with the head strike.
Haalvisto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haalvisto gets through Sims's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Haalvisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Sims.
Haalvisto lands a right hand.
Haalvisto scores with a shot to the side of Sims's head.
Sims is looking to take this one to the mat.
Haalvisto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haalvisto lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Haalvisto.
Sims blocks an elbow strike from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Haalvisto misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Haalvisto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sims.
Pekka Haalvisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaid Sims.
Haalvisto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Haalvisto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haalvisto lands a nice uppercut.
Haalvisto throws a head punch that misses.
Haalvisto lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Haalvisto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sims's brow.
Haalvisto looking to throw knees to the head but Sims is blocking nicely.
Haalvisto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sims has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haalvisto tries a knee to the head but Sims blocks it.
#TD2#
Sims lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Haalvisto has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sims is on him like a limpet, forcing Haalvisto back against the cage.#T3#
Haalvisto throws an elbow that misses.
Haalvisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sims wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sims dodges an elbow strike from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto throws an elbow that misses.
Haalvisto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sims can do to turn this around?
Haalvisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sims tries for a takedown. No joy.
Haalvisto scores with a knee to the head.
Haalvisto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haalvisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sims blocking some punches.
Sims goes for a takedown attempt but Haalvisto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4##CL#
Haalvisto takes the fight into the clinch.
Haalvisto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Haalvisto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sims avoids the elbow strike from Haalvisto, against the cage.
Sims dodges an elbow strike from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto misses with an elbow over the top.
Sims blocks the elbow strike.
Pekka Haalvisto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haalvisto working aggressively here.
Haalvisto misses with a knee to the head.
Zaid Sims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haalvisto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Haalvisto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haalvisto 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Haalvisto!
During a confident post fight interview, Pekka Haalvisto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
FCL 69- Islay vs Kowalczyk
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Conrad throws a low kick but Sims avoids it.
Conrad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sims moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Conrad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sims.
Some wild striking there from Conrad.
Conrad feints a jab promting Sims to slip. Conrad then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sims slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD#
Conrad manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sims on his heels. He'll look to pass Sims's guard now, I'm sure.
Sims uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Conrad thows a leg kick but Sims checks it #TD2#
and Sims counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Sims is looking for a kimura here.
Sims not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Conrad is looking to escape.
Conrad's coaches at St Petersburg MMA Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Sims stalling.
Sims working over Conrad with some ground and pound. Conrad looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sims working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sims throws a strike but Conrad avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Conrad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sims wants to control from the top but Conrad keeps moving. #T2#
Sims chips away with some ground and pound.
Sims passes Conrad's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Sims looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sims stops Conrad from getting back to his feet.
Sims thows a huge punch but Conrad dodges it nicely.
Sims wants to pass the guard but Conrad is defending well.
Sims has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB2#
Sims is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Conrad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sims trying to mount his opponent but Conrad defends it. #SUB2#
Sims looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Sims is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Conrad tries to kick Sims off but Sims keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sims lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Sims wants to work for an arm triangle but Conrad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sims tries to pass the half guard into mount. Conrad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sims thows a huge punch but Conrad dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sims is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Conrad as he works his way to full guard.
Sims stops Conrad from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Sims dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Conrad misses with a two punch combination.
Sims is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sims has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conrad misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Conrad. Those never looked like landing.
Conrad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sims dives in for a single leg takedown but Conrad sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Conrad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sims moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sims changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sims will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No joy there for Conrad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conrad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ibrahim Conrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaid Sims.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Conrad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sims is trying to defend but Conrad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU#
Conrad decides to return to a standing position. #T1#
Conrad throws a nice looking combination but Sims bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sims with the counter takedown but Conrad avoids it easily.
Ibrahim Conrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conrad throws a right hand that Sims ducks under and follows up with a left that Sims also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Conrad scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Conrad does no damage.
Sims drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Conrad defends it well.
Sims shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Conrad as he jumps to the side.
Conrad throws a big counter combination but Sims scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sims avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Conrad misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Sims counters with a shoot takedown. Conrad fights it but they end up in guard. #T2##ES#
Conrad scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conrad lands with a shot to the body.
Sims fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sims showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conrad.
Conrad sets himself, and Sims steps forward looking for the clinch! Conrad avoids it this time.#CL#
Conrad moves into the clinch successfully.
Conrad misses with the head strike.
#T3##TD2#
Sims successfully pulls guard.
Conrad scoring with punches to the head and body.
Conrad scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sims is looking to sweep but instead, Conrad has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Sims looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Conrad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4##SUB#
Conrad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sims has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Conrad is working away from the top position though.#SU#
Conrad decides to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Conrad dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Conrad shoots in and gets a takedown into Sims's guard.
Sims wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Conrad manages to pass to side control.
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.#REVB#
Conrad wants to stand up but Sims has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conrad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Conrad working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1##SU#
Conrad decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Conrad looks to land a combination. Sims sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sims takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Conrad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sims was well out of range. Poor timing from Conrad.#TD2#
Sims closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Conrad wants to stand back up but Sims manages to pass into side control.
Conrad is pushing Sims's head away, looking to escape. Sims manages to hold on to the position though.
Sims wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conrad keeps working. #SUB2#
Sims tries for a kimura but Conrad is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Sims goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Conrad rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sims's guard! Nice work there by Conrad!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Sims looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Conrad passes into half guard.
Sims is looking to escape.#T3##SU#
Conrad escapes and gets back to his feet.
Conrad misses with a two punch combination.
Conrad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Conrad lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sims fails to land the takedown.
Conrad lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sims backs up against the cage.
Sims darts in looking for a takedown but Conrad gets double underhooks and turns Sims into the cage.
Conrad lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sims backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Conrad has Sims up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sims goes for a takedown in the clinch but Conrad prevents it.
Ibrahim Conrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaid Sims.
Conrad prevents the takedown attempt.
Conrad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sims.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Conrad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Conrad 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Conrad! |
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Event:
FCL - 58
Date: Oct 18, 2024 |
#R1#
McCurtney goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sims shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sims dodges the punch combination from McCurtney.
Sims feints the counter takedown.
Sims moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for McCurtney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Sims tries to counter it with a takedown but McCurtney pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCurtney throws a series of punches but Sims avoids them all with ease.
McCurtney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sims on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCurtney. McCurtney obviously looking to wear him down.
McCurtney misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCurtney looks to land a combination but Sims avoids it well.
McCurtney misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
McCurtney cracks Sims with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCurtney tries to land a leg kick but Sims saw it coming and moves away.
Sims is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCurtney seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sims checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCurtney misses with a double jab.
McCurtney tries to work over Sims's front leg with a kick but Sims checks it.
McCurtney fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sims checks it well.
McCurtney connects with a nice looking jab.
McCurtney scores with a punch to the head.
McCurtney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCurtney throws a leg kick but Sims sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sims changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Sims drives through with a takedown into McCurtney's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McCurtney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sims trying to control but McCurtney is working from the bottom.
Sims postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sims is looking to stand up but McCurtney won't let him.
Sims with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCurtney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sims on the ground.#SUB2#
Sims has gone for a leg lock! McCurtney slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sims's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sims throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
McCurtney stands and steps away. Sims gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
McCurtney cracks a nice hook into Sims's ribs.
McCurtney lands with a nice combination. Sims backs away looking to recover.
Sims showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCurtney.
McCurtney misses with a wild combination.
Sims on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCurtney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCurtney lands a body shot.
McCurtney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
McCurtney fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by McCurtney - just one landing.
McCurtney misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Sims on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCurtney lands a jab to Sims's midsection.
Bernard McCurtney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCurtney with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick from McCurtney, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCurtney scores with a leg kick.
McCurtney fails to land with a series of punches.
Sims tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McCurtney throws a good cross that connects.
Sims avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCurtney throws a right and a left that Sims avoids nicely.
Sims feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard McCurtney dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sims checks the leg kick.
McCurtney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bernard McCurtney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCurtney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sims doesn't seem bothered though.
Sims gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCurtney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bernard McCurtney is winning the standup battle so far.
McCurtney throws a low kick but Sims avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCurtney scores with a one two! Sims had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McCurtney is looking to wear down Sims with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sims takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sims throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCurtney's waist but McCurtney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sims off to one side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCurtney.#T1#
McCurtney scores with a jab to the body.
Sims slips a jab and a cross from McCurtney.
Sims tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McCurtney connects with an inside leg kick.
Sims with a poor takedown
and McCurtney counters with a thumping low kick.
Bernard McCurtney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaid Sims.#KD#
McCurtney drops Sims with a beautiful combination! Sims stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McCurtney is looking for the KO!#ROC#Sims is rocked!
Sims looks up at the clock. Bad move! McCurtney lands a right hand from hell, dropping Sims. McCurtney pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard McCurtney!
During a confident post fight interview, Bernard McCurtney thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Song lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot lands for Song.
Song throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Sims releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jacob Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Song misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sims drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Song defends it well.
Sims shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Song but Song pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Sims drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sims connects with a couple of short punches.
Sims scoring with some ground and pound.
Song on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Song tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Sims drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Sims as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Song screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Sims! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Zaid Sims! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Sims with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Walters counters with a takedown into side control.
Walters has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sims!
Walters sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SU#
Walters stands up from mount. Strange move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sims.
Walters's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sims under the eye.#TD#
Walters scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Walters controlling the position from side mount.
Sims tries to strike but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Walters goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sims rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Walters's guard! Nice work there by Sims!
Walters is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sims wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Walters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sims pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now.
Walters seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2##SUB#
Walters is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sims defends well.
Sims trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Walters working for a triangle but Sims defends it easily.
Sims postures up in Walters's guard and throws a big left but Walters blocks it.
Walters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SU2#
Sims stands and steps away. Walters gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Sims closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Sims is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walters sees it coming and defends easily.
Walters is trying to maintain the position but Sims is very close to passing his half guard.
Sims tries to pass to full mount but Walters defends it.
Sims throwing shots but Walters is blocking nicely.
Sims is trying to control. Walters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4##SUB2#
Sims trying to work for an americana but Walters has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB#
Walters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sims can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sims drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Sims seems to have locked his on tight now - Walters screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Sims, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Zaid Sims!
Demarcus Walters was interviewed post fight and said 'I want a instant rematch , he caught me on a off night'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Sims takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sims fails with the takedown.
McGee is looking to counter with head kicks.
McGee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good leg kick by McGee.
McGee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sims's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
McGee moves into the clinch.
Sims told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Sims tries to pull guard but McGee won't allow it.
McGee lands with a left to the head. #T1#
McGee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGee scores with a shot to the side of Sims's head.
Sims looking for a takedown.
Jimmy McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaid Sims.
A right handed body shot lands from McGee.
McGee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGee pushes Sims back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGee lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
McGee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGee throws a nice head kick!
Sims takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
McGee instigates a clinch. #T2#
Sims tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGee smiles and moves away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGee.
McGee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sims.
McGee is working Sims over against the cage.
McGee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sims or not.
A short uppercut from McGee. #T3#
McGee digs a right hand into Sims's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sims's gas tank.
McGee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGee.
McGee scores with a shoulder strike.
McGee scores with a shoulder strike.
Sims takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGee.
McGee lands an uppercut.#BC#
McGee manages to break the clinch.
Sims fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGee avoids it really well and circles away.
Jimmy McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Sims is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sims takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jimmy McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sims chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGee can pounce on him.
Both fighters circling a little - McGee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sims fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy McGee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McGee connects with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by McGee - just one landing. #CL#
McGee rushes Sims and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
McGee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee scores with a shot to the side of Sims's head.
McGee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sims can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sims drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
McGee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
McGee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sims fails with the takedown
and McGee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zaid Sims is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sims if he has to take too many more of those.
Jimmy McGee is winning the standup battle so far.
McGee scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McGee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sims looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
McGee thuds a left hand into Sims's body.
Sims gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jimmy McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaid Sims.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sims's head.
Sims misses with a takedown attempt
and McGee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Sims is rocked!
Sims bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! McGee comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Sims falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Sims was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy McGee!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmy McGee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MILF 81 McCoy vs Roy
Date: Jun 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Sims fails with the takedown#TD#
and Pony counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sims wants to stand back up but Pony manages to pass into side control.
Pony tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pony moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pony has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sims on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Sims gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Pony jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sims is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sims and Pony has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Pony wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sims, who protects the arm well.
Pony lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sims down.
Pony works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sims wants to get back to his feet but Pony drags him back down.#T2##SUB#
Pony wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sims, who protects the arm well.
Sims wants to control but Pony postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pony lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sims takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pony lands an elbow.
Pony is trying to move to mount but Sims reverses beautifully and ends up in Pony's guard.
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!
Pony pulls Sims in to control the position. #T3#
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but Pony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pony escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sims gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pony has Sims pulled in close to control his posture.
Sims trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pony's guard.
Sims stands and throws Pony's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Pony is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Sims working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Sims looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pony tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sims wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sims tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pony tries to bench press Sims off him but Sims keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeramiah Pony dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sims shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pony swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Pony looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Pony is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sims doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pony. #SUB#
Pony is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pony sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pony lands a nice short elbow.
Pony is taking a breather. Sims says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pony seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sims for as long as he can get away with.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pony connects with a nice short shot to Sims's temple. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pony scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sims is in trouble now - Pony has advanced to mount!
Pony controlling from mount.
Pony landing shots from mount.
Pony controlling from mount.
Sims really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Pony lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pony controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Pony goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sims is on top in guard.
#SUB#
Sims is posturing up here but Pony has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sims tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sims has to tap! Slick submission there by Pony!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeramiah Pony!
Jeramiah Pony tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
MILF 79 Barber vs Galecki
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Torres darts in and clinches Sims up against the cage.#TD2#
Torres manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Sims stands and steps away. Torres gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sims fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Torres drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sims manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Torres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manny Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sims shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torres sprawls well. Torres wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sims gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Torres stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Torres wants it to stay on the feet.
Torres raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zaid Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Torres closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sims's guard.
Torres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sims works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Sims looking for a guillotine here but Torres defends easily.
Torres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Torres wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Sims's closed guard. He's half up but Sims has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Sims pivots and extends the arm, Torres falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Sims! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zaid Sims! |
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Event:
MILF 65 Veainu vs McGraw
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Mckinney connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sims momentarily.
Mckinney's corner calls for a 1-2. Mckinney obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mckinney 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.
Sims shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mckinney pinned against the cage. Mckinney gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sims takes one on the button.
Mckinney digs a good hook to Sims's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckinney looks to score with a jab to the body but Sims is just out of range.
Mckinney missing with a left hand there. Sims was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sims tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Mckinney has Sims up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mckinney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sims has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mckinney avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mckinney cracks Sims with a nice body shot.
Mckinney lands a left hand.
Mckinney is working Sims over against the cage.
Mckinney tries to work over Sims's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mckinney misses with a body punch.
Sims tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mckinney just stands there and leans against the cage.
Swinzey Mckinney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaid Sims.
Mckinney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mckinney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simss head. #T2#
Mckinney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mckinney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sims's elbow.
Mckinney misses with the head strike.
Sims blocking some punches.
Sims is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Mckinney.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mckinney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simss head.
Mckinney tries to throw a body punch but Sims avoids it by throwing Mckinney back against the cage.
Mckinney tries to throw a body punch but Sims avoids it by throwing Mckinney back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mckinney.
A head punch on the inside from Mckinney fails to land. #T3#
Mckinney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sims tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sims's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sims's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mckinney throws a head punch that misses.
Mckinney displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sims up against the cage.
Mckinney struggles to land a body shot inside as Sims controls his hands.
Mckinney throws a head punch that misses.
Mckinney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mckinney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sims's elbow. #T4#
Mckinney has Sims pressed against the cage, preventing Sims from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mckinney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mckinney misses with some punches.
Mckinney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mckinney lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Mckinney on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Mckinney.
#ROC#Sims is rocked!
Mckinney digs a right hand into Sims's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sims's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mckinney lands a right hand.
Mckinney is pressed up against the cage. Sims has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mckinney down to the mat. Mckinney avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mckinney misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Swinzey Mckinney 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#
A right-left combo lands from Mckinney.
Sims is still on wobbly legs! Can Mckinney finish him?
Are you kidding me?! Mckinney ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Sims clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Swinzey Mckinney! |
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Event:
MILF 56 Callixtus vs Young
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Torres darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sims kicks off Torres and gets to his feet.
Manny Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sims stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sims wants it to stay on the feet.
Sims wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Torres looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sims half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Torres shoots in and bounces Sims off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sims pushes Torres off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Torres closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Torres wants to stand but Sims has his arm trapped.
Sims is trying to improve his position.
Sims gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Torres seems to be working for a kimura but Sims defends the submission attempt.#ES#
Sims has one foot on Torres's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Sims tries for a takedown but Torres sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sims goes for a double leg but Torres avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Torres continues to drive forward.
Sims drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Torres gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zaid Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sims stops a takedown attempt from Torres.
I was talking to Sims's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Torres drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sims gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Sims is trying to trip Torres. He has hold of a leg but Torres is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sims persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T3##SU#
Sims stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sims slaps away a takedown attempt from Torres, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Torres.
Torres looks winded!#CL2#
Torres moves into the clinch.#BC#
Sims manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Torres closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sims has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Torres is on him like a limpet, forcing Sims back against the cage.#T4#
Sims is working for takedown but Torres is calmly controlling the position for now.
Torres is trying to break the clinch but Sims has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Sims breaks from the clinch.
Sims darts in looking for a takedown but Torres gets double underhooks and turns Sims into the cage.
Torres is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sims is keeping busy.
Torres is trying to break free.
Sims wants to take the fight to the mat but Torres manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sims wants a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Sims 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##TD2#
Torres closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sims has one foot on Torres's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Torres throws a right and a left that Sims avoids nicely.
Zaid Sims is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torres doesn't manage to clinch there - Sims circles away.
Sims drops down looking for a counter takedown but Torres sprawls and moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sims is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torres can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Torres closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Torres lands in his opponent's guard.
Sims pushes Torres off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Torres misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sims half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Torres is breathing heavily.#T1#
Sims misses with a takedown attempt - Torres sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Sims fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Torres to the ground. Sims is now in Torres's guard.
Sims landing some decent shots from guard.
Sims trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Zaid Sims overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sims thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Sims looking to sit in guard and control but Torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Torres has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sims to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Torres is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sims pulls down on the head and he's put Torres to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zaid Sims! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Victor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sims was covering up waiting for the punch and Victor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Victor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sims lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Victor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sims defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor keeping moving, preventing Sims from controlling successfully.
Sims with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Sims showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but Victor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sims thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Victor is looking for a triangle but Sims pushes his legs off easily.
Sims with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sims throws a strike but Victor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Victor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Victor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Sims is trying to keep Victor in close.
Victor trying to control the position from guard on top but Sims is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sims is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sims keeping moving, preventing Victor from controlling successfully.
Sims is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sims wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sims is on top in guard.
#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sims accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Victor keeping full guard, as Sims tries to pass.
Sims with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Sims drops back looking for a leg! Victor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Victor manages to kick Sims off! Sims jumps back into Victor's guard.
Victor is breathing heavily.
Sims throws a big elbow that misses.
Sims tries to free his leg and advance position but Victor is retaining full guard.
Victor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU2#
Sims decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Victor, up you get! #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.#TD#
Victor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sims was covering up waiting for the punch and Victor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sims working a defensive guard here.
Victor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sims might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Victor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sims is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Victor wants to control from the top but Sims keeps moving.
Sims tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zaid Sims will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Victor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Victor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Sims's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sims is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Victor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Victor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sims defends it well. #SUB#
Victor is looking for submissions but instead, Sims has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Victor wants to control from the top but Sims keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Sims lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Victor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sims trying to control but Victor is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sims drops back, looking for a kneebar! Victor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Victor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Victor! #REVR##SUB#
Victor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sims is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sims manages to work his way to half guard, despite Victor's best efforts.#T2#
Sims trying to hold on to Victor's head to control him but Victor postures up.
Sims wants to improve his position but Victor is controlling well.
#SUB#
Victor is working for an americana but Sims has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Victor was thinking about the submission.
Sims not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sims is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Sims stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Victor swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but Victor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Victor pulls Sims in to control the position. #SUB2#
Sims drops back looking for a leg! Victor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Victor manages to kick Sims off! Sims jumps back into Victor's guard.
Victor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sims. #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.
Sims advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Sims maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Victor could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sims has cracked it and Victor is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sims!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zaid Sims! |
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