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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: Oct 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Watson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simmons tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.
Watson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simmons with the inside leg kick.
A head kick by Simmons misses
and Watson counters with a nice body shot.
Watson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons feints a jab promting Watson to slip. Simmons then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Watson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Watson gets tackled into the cage by Simmons. Simmons maintains the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Watson throws a head punch that misses.
Simmons tries to stall but Watson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Watson fails to land.
Watson wants to break free but Simmons has control.
Watson struggles to land a body shot inside as Simmons controls his hands.
Watson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watson looking to slow down the pace here.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Simmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Watson tries to throw a body punch but Simmons avoids it by throwing Watson back against the cage.
Watson misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simmons.
Watson wants to break free but Simmons has control.
Simmons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Watson's efforts to push away.#T2#
Watson misses with a punch on the inside.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Simmons uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Watson.
Simmons has his takedown stuffed
and Watson counters with a right hand to the body.
Simmons throws a combination that misses
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Watson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simmons is fending him off so far but Watson persists. Nope, Simmons circles away and we're back to standing.
Simmons with a poor takedown
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Simmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simmons dives in for a single leg takedown but Watson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watson tries a body shot but Simmons blocks it.
Watson tries to break the clinch but Simmons is controlling the position.
Simmons blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Watson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Watson working aggressively here.
Simmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Watson letting Simmons take a breather here.#BC#
Simmons breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Simmons throws a right hand that misses
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
Simmons shoots in looking for a takedown. Watson tries to sprawl out of it but Simmons keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Watson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt.
Simmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avery Watson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Watson stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Watson is defended easily by Simmons.
A head kick by Simmons misses
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
Simmons lands a high kick!
Simmons throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watson on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simmons avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Simmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Watson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simmons misses with a combination
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simmons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Watson pinned against the cage. Watson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Watson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Watson lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Simmons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Watson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Watson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Watson drops back looking for a leg! Simmons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simmons manages to kick Watson off! Watson jumps back into Simmons's guard.
Watson throwing strikes but missing.
Watson landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Watson throwing strikes but missing.
Watson landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Watson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Watson throws a big elbow that misses.
Simmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Watson drops back looking for a leg! Simmons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simmons manages to kick Watson off! Watson jumps back into Simmons's guard.
Watson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simmons's head.#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.
Watson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Watson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Watson somewhat.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Simmons enables Watson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Simmons manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Watson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watson postures up in Simmons's guard and throws a big left but Simmons blocks it.
Watson is in close to Simmons's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Simmons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avery Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Simmons stuffs the takedown attempt from Watson. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt.
As Watson looks to move away, Simmons throws a big counter combo but Watson just gets out of the way.
Simmons misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons jabs at Watson's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Simmons misses with a kick to the body
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
Mike Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson shoots for a takedown but Simmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mike Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avery Watson.
Watson blocks a jab.#TD2#
Watson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Watson is in Simmons's guard.
Watson chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Watson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Simmons manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Watson has Simmons in his guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Watson is adopting a defensive guard.
Watson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simmons is one step ahead there. #T2#
Watson is pulling down on Simmons's head to control his posture.
Simmons won't allow Watson to sweep him here.
Watson seems keen to control Simmons's posture.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Watson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Watson 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.#T3#
Watson is still trying to improve position.#ES2#
Watson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Simmons off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Simmons misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Watson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Simmons misses the body punch
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Simmons looks to clinch
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Watson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simmons avoids it really well and circles away.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simmons moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simmons or perhaps it was just good defense by Watson, which made it look bad.
Watson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mike Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice body punch from Watson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avery Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Watson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avery Watson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Nydere shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simmons is trying to defend but Nydere finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nydere controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Nydere might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Simmons preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons trying to control but Nydere postures up.
#T1#
Nydere passes to side control.
Simmons is not content to let Nydere control the position.
Nydere is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Simmons's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Nydere tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nydere remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nydere cracks Simmons with a big right hand but Simmons just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Simmons gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Simmons is looking to control Nydere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simmons avoid being mounted?
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Nydere trying to control the pace. #T3#
Nydere thows a huge punch but Simmons dodges it nicely.
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. Nydere connects with a nice short shot to Simmons's temple.
Nydere moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Simmons.
Simmons wants to control but Nydere postures up.#SU2#
Nydere decides to stand up, so the ref orders Simmons to his feet.
Nydere tries to clinch but Simmons is having none of it.
Nydere displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simmons. #T4##TD2#
Nydere drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU2#
Nydere stands and steps away. Simmons gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nydere fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nydere takes a swing at Simmons's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Nydere closes the distance and clinches.
Nydere is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Simmons to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Nydere breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Nydere closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nydere lands in his opponent's guard.
Simmons is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nydere dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Nydere dominated that 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.#R2#
Mike Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Nydere closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Simmons did well to prevent Nydere getting side control.#SU2#
Nydere gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Nydere closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nydere has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nydere controlling the action here.
Simmons wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nydere is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SU2#
Nydere decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T1#
Nydere wants to clinch up but Simmons keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Nydere closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nico Nydere has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nydere connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Simmons some visible discomfort.
Simmons is trying to escape the position but Nydere is controlling the position.
Simmons is not content to let Nydere control the position.
Nydere creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SU2#
Nydere decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nydere looks for a takedown but Simmons sprawls well.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Nydere.
Nydere tries to clinch up but Simmons circles away and keeps his distance.
Nydere tries to clinch up
and Simmons counters with a left and a right that stings Nydere.
Nydere waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simmons.
Simmons sizes up Nydere with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nydere looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simmons is fending him off so far but Nydere persists. Nope, Simmons circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Nydere misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simmons.
#TD2#
Nydere throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Simmons was covering up waiting for the punch and Nydere finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Simmons is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nydere is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Simmons is looking to stand up but Nydere isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Nydere stands up from Simmons's guard - Nydere perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nydere doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simmons counters with a two punch combo.
Mike Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico Nydere.#TD2#
Nydere throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nydere is in Simmons's guard.
Nydere controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simmons 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 second round but Nico Nydere will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Simmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Nydere shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Nydere is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simmons has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nydere sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nydere scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Simmons is not content to let Nydere control the position.#ES#
Simmons kicks off Nydere and gets to his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nydere - that will leave a mark!
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nydere.
Nydere trying to control the action but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Nydere taking a breather here. #T2#
Simmons takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nydere landing strikes.
Simmons stops Nydere from passing to mount.
Simmons is looking for a sweep.
Nydere moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3##SUB2#
Nydere tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nydere has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Simmons can't do much from the bottom here.
Nydere tries to move into full mount but can't pass Simmons's legs.
Simmons taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nydere landing strikes.
Simmons on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nydere tries to move into full mount but can't pass Simmons's legs.
Nydere working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Simmons's face as Nydere controls the position.
Mike Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nico Nydere is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nico Nydere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nydere winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nico Nydere! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Beair clinches.
Beair prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simmons lands a knee to the body.
Beair will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simmons up against the cage.
Simmons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beair just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simmons stalling in the clinch.
Simmons prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Beair breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beair throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Beair closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Simmons gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Beair counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cody Beair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Simmons.#BC#
Beair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beair takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beair keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simmons doesn't manage to clinch there - Beair circles away.
Simmons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beair.
Simmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Simmons blocks a head kick by Beair.
#T2#
Beair throws a nice looking combination but Simmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simmons misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Beair decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Simmons's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons looks winded!
Beair sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beair loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beair's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Beair has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Simmons has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Beair has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
Simmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simmons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simmons has Beair pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beair manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beair drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Simmons gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Beair ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Beair no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Beair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Beair has his foot on Simmons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simmons works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##ES#
Beair has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Simmons off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Simmons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beair paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beair is looking for a counter combo.
Beair shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simmons defends it nicely.
Simmons unleashes a big counter combination but Beair bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simmons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Beair dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Beair misses with the combination.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown but Beair shows good takedown defense.
A low kick from Beair misses
and Simmons counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Simmons clinches. #TD#
Beair decides to pull guard.
Beair looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons is looking to work some ground and pound but Beair has wrist control.
Simmons looking to sit in guard and control but Beair gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Beair decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simmons, up you get!
Simmons is breathing heavily.#T1#
Beair looks to land a combination but Simmons avoids it well.
Beair throws a head kick that misses.
Beair closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simmons circles away.#CL2#
Simmons darts in and clinches Beair up against the cage.
Beair is trying to push Simmons away but Simmons has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Simmons working Beair over with knees to the body.
Simmons stalling the fight.
Beair has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Simmons is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Simmons - that landed with a thud.
#TD#
Beair ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Beair no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2#
Simmons postures up in Beair's guard and throws a big left but Beair blocks it. #SUB#
Beair has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simmons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Beair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beair is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Simmons trying to keep a closed guard but Beair is proving a slippery customer.
Beair trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Beair stands and throws Simmons's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Beair misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Simmons is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Beair is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Beair working Simmons over with strikes here.
Beair takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Beair dominating with strikes here.
Beair controlling from the full mount.
Beair looking to control but Simmons is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beair takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beair raining down shots from the mount!
Beair can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simmons is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Beair dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Beair as Simmons shoots in.#TD#
Beair shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Beair was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Beair scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Simmons to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Beair is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simmons has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Beair is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simmons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beair is looking to take a break and control but Simmons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Simmons tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Beair easily slips into full mount!
Beair punishing his opponent with strikes.
Beair breaks from Simmons's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Beair can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simmons is looking to escape.
Simmons is looking to get to half guard.
Beair with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
Beair controlling his opponent.
Simmons tries to reverse the position but Beair maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beair controlling his opponent.
Simmons is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Beair tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Beair in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T3#
Beair controlling the pace for now.
Beair landing punches.
Simmons takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Beair looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Beair is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Simmons has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Beair lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Beair is landing with some decent strikes but Simmons is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#Simmons is rocked!
Beair controlling the position easily from mount.
Simmons is still in real trouble! Can Beair finish him?
Beair looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Simmons covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Beair! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Simmons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gold.
Gold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simmons swivels and escapes.
Simmons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simmons shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gold is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gold darts in looking for a takedown but Simmons gets double underhooks and turns Gold into the cage.
Mike Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Gold.#CL2#
Gold gets a clinch.
Gold keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simmons's efforts to push away.
Gold tries to pull guard but Simmons forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gold tries to pull guard but Simmons forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Gold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simmons lands a jab-cross combination.
Simmons scores with a hook to the body. Gold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Simmons takes the fight into the clinch.
Simmons drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Gold with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Simmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gold throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gold is defended easily by Simmons.#CL#
Simmons has managed to clinch.
Simmons has had enough of the clinch but Gold keeps him there for the moment.
Gold taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gold being controlled against the cage.
Gold lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Gold is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gold changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simmons fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Gold clinches with his opponent.
Gold tries to score a body lock takedown but Simmons shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simmons is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gold is defending well.
Simmons tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gold is looking to control Simmons's arms but Simmons gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gold has his back to the cage.
Simmons tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gold smiles and moves away.
Simmons is looking to land body kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Gold. No joy for Simmons on that attempt.
Simmons throws a one two combo.
#T4#
Simmons shoots for a double leg takedown but Gold sprawls well. He's pushed Simmons's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Gold misses with a takedown
and Simmons counters with a slapping leg kick.
Simmons leaves Gold with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gold or perhaps it was just good defense by Simmons, which made it look bad. #CL#
Gold gets tackled into the cage by Simmons. Simmons maintains the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Gold jumps guard and drags Simmons to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gold keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Simmons dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gold shoots in for a double leg but Simmons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown but Gold shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Gold gets a clinch.
Gold is leaning against Simmons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Gold gets control of Simmons's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gold will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Gold keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons forces his way into half guard.
Gold controlling the position well. #T1#
Gold is not content to let Simmons control the position.
Gold won't allow Simmons to pass to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gold trying to get back to full guard but Simmons takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simmons tries to push Gold's head away but Gold is holding on tight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simmons lands a heavy elbow.
Simmons looking to ground and pound but Gold is blocking nicely.
Simmons trying to control but Gold is having none of it.
Gold blocking the ground and pound.
Simmons wants to control the pace but Gold is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Gold tries to hold on but Simmons pushes him away.
Simmons tries to control but Gold wriggling away.
Gold has given up his back here.
Gold trying to control the hands but Simmons breaks the grip.
Simmons misses with a punch to the head.
Simmons misses with a punch to the head.
Simmons gets his hands free as Gold looks to control. #SUB#
Simmons looking for the choke from the back. #T4#
Gold trying to control the hands but Simmons won't let him.
Simmons struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Simmons goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Gold escapes and is now in half guard on top. #SU2#
Gold escapes and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Gold gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Simmons dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gold takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Simmons throws a leg kick that misses.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gold but Gold pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simmons tries to close the distance and clinch but Gold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gold let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gold lands a high kick!
Gold shoots in for a takedown but Simmons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simmons is looking to counter punch.
Simmons shoots for a double leg takedown but Gold sprawls well. He's pushed Simmons's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Simmons has Gold up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simmons fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gold.
Mike Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Gold.#T1##CL#
Simmons rushes Gold and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Simmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmons fails with a takedown attempt.
Simmons sets himself, and Gold steps forward looking for the clinch! Simmons avoids it this time.
Gold wants to clinch up but Simmons keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Simmons changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gold looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gold wants to get back to his feet but Simmons is dominant here and he's now got Gold's back!
Gold trying to get back to his feet but Simmons is in full control for now.
Gold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simmons has the hooks in. Gold is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Simmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gold can do to turn this around?#T2#
Gold biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Simmons throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Simmons gets his hands free as Gold looks to control.
Simmons somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
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!
Simmons tries to get the hooks in deep but Gold pushed the leg off.
Simmons missing with strikes. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Simmons not allowing Gold to control his hands.
Gold might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simmons haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Simmons looking to break Gold's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gold remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Simmons will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Simmons working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Gold's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gold trying to get back to his feet but Simmons is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons is trying to control but Gold is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Simmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simmons 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Simmons! |
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