 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
IFC Mid Week 20
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Jensen scores with a takedown into McGregor's guard.#ES2#
McGregor has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jensen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Jensen trying to stall but McGregor improves his position.
McGregor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jensen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGregor walks away with a smile on his face. Jensen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jensen swings widly with a right hand
and McGregor counters with a right hand to the body.
Jensen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jensen misses with a hook
#KD2#
and McGregor counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jensen! McGregor lets Jensen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Jensen is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Simon Jensen has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
McGregor tries to sprawl but Jensen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jensen trying to mount his opponent but McGregor defends it.
Jensen prevents McGregor from standing back up.
#T1#
Jensen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGregor's head.
McGregor told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
McGregor regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jensen.
Jensen throws a strike but McGregor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jensen 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.
McGregor wants to stand but Jensen has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Jensen pushes a forearm under McGregor's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McGregor is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Jensen!
During a confident post fight interview, Simon Jensen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
Event:
IFC New Blood V.2 Round 3
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Kirby gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Jensen actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Kirby there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirby is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kirby working over Jensen with some ground and pound. Jensen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kirby seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Jensen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kirby pulls his head out easily.
Jensen trying to control here.
Kirby trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Jensen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Kirby lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#
Jensen is rocked!
Kirby is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Jensen is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kirby fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Jensen from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kirby! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximilian Kirby!
|
|
|
|
Event:
IFC XXXVII Chugman vs Walcott
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Lomachenko tries to clinch there but Jensen circles away.
Jensen lands a jab.
Jensen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lomachenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Jensen misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jensen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Jensen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lomachenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lomachenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent'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!#SUB#
Lomachenko drops back looking for a leg! Jensen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jensen manages to kick Lomachenko off! Lomachenko jumps back into Jensen's guard. #SUB2#
Jensen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lomachenko is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jensen.#T1##SUB#
Lomachenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jensen can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Lomachenko is trying to get an arm triangle but Jensen is defending well.
Jensen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lomachenko in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Lomachenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lomachenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
You can see the frustration on Jensen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lomachenko cracks Jensen with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#
Jensen is rocked!
Lomachenko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jensen is still in real trouble! Can Lomachenko finish him?
Jensen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lomachenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lomachenko cracks Jensen with a big right hand but Jensen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jensen is looking to regain half guard here but Lomachenko keeps moving and retains side control.
A big shot lands for Lomachenko! That's hurt Jensen! Will he recover? Lomachenko fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Lomachenko!
|
|
|
|
Event:
EFA 14 Kelly vs Carpenter
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Jr with a hook.
Jr cracks Jensen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jr misses with a straight left.
Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jensens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Tomo Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jensen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Jensen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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.
Jensen advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Jensen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Jensen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Jensen controlling the position from side mount.
Jr tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jensen controlling the position easily from mount.
Jensen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jr has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Jensen controls the action.#T3##SUB#
Jensen sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jr taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Jensen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Simon Jensen made sure he mentioned Dauntless, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
|
|
|
|
Event:
EFA 5 Balboa vs Kelly
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Jensen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Jensen darts in and clinches Adams up against the cage.
Adams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jensen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Adams tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smashuel Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jensen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Adams tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams is trying to escape the position but Jensen is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jensen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Jensen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jensen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Adams is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Jensen is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Adams looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jensen gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Adams is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jensen lets go of the hold and Adams can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Jensen!
Simon Jensen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dauntless, into his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
Event:
EFA 1
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jensen cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jensen circles away quickly and effectively.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson .
Jensen 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.
A bone on bone clash there as Jensen blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Jensen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jensen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jensen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jensen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jensen.
Jensen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Jackson . Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jackson tries to bum rush Jensen with a series of wild strikes but Jensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jensen is looking to counter punch.
Jackson tries to move into range but Jensen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Jensen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Jensen drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
#TD#
Jensen gets control of Jackson 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jensen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jensen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jensen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jensen keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jackson is posturing up here but Jensen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jackson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jackson has to tap! Slick submission there by Jensen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Jensen!
Simon Jensen gave a mention to Dauntless in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
|
|
|
|
Event:
TBD#12 ALVAREZ vs. TYME
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Winkle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Winkle swats away the attempt to clinch by Jensen.
Jensen throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Winkle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jensen was covering up waiting for the punch and Winkle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Winkle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Winkle working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Jensen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jensen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winkle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Jensen seems keen to control Winkle 's posture.
Winkle throws a big right hand that misses.
Winkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Jensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jensen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Winkle stacks Jensen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Winkle !
Jensen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Winkle stalling away here and it's allowed Jensen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jensen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Jensen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winkle defends it easily.
Winkle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Winkle is sitting in close to Jensen's body. Jensen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Winkle is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Winkle is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jensen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Simon Jensen!
After the big win, Simon Jensen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dauntless and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
|
|
|
|
Event:
TBD#8 BULVER vs. WINKLE
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Paredes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jensen is out of range and Paredes settles back down.
Nice takedown defense from Paredes. No joy for Jensen on that attempt.
Paredes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paredes punishes Jensen's body with a nice straight punch.
Paredes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jensen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paredes circles away.
Paredes missing with a left hand there. Jensen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paredes throws a shot to the body.
Paredes misses with an uppercut. Jensen saw that one coming.
Jensen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paredes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paredes.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paredes defends it well.
Jensen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've been hearing reports that Paredes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paredes misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Jensen counters with a single leg into guard. Paredes didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Paredes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jensen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Paredes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jensen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jensen postures up.
Paredes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jensen distracts Paredes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paredes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paredes lands a jab.
Jensen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paredes.
Jensen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jensen avoids the body shot from Paredes.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Paredes avoids it easily.
Paredes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Simon Jensen has been cut.#T3#
Paredes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Paredes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
Jensen is rocked!
Thybault Paredes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paredes lands with a right hand.
Jensen is still on wobbly legs! Can Paredes finish him?
The fight stays on the outside here - Jensen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jensen shoots in but Paredes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thybault Paredes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Jensen.
Paredes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jensen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Paredes throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Jensen colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Paredes as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Jensen is left battered and dazed whilst Paredes and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thybault Paredes!
An out of breath Thybault Paredes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
Event:
TBD#6 VIKI vs. BULVER
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Winkle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jensen sprawls well initially but Winkle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jensen trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jensen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winkle pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Jensen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jensen is refusing to be controlled, as Winkle sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen has hold of Winkle 's hands but Winkle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Jensen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Winkle has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Winkle is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jensen is looking to get to half guard.
Winkle lands a big elbow - Jensen is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Jensen is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). James Winkle !
|
|
|
|
Event:
TBD#4 VIKI vs. JENSEN
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Jensen clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Jensen pulls Viki into guard.
Viki is fighting to break Jensen's control of his arms but Jensen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jensen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jensen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Viki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jensen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Viki passes into half guard.
Jensen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SU#
Viki stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jensen to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viki swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Viki jabs Jensen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Viki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jensen moves away.
A combination from Viki does no damage.
Jensen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miki Viki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Viki with a hook.#CL2#
Jensen closes the distance and pushes Viki back into the cage.
Jensen is trying to pull guard but Viki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jensen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Viki walks away with a smile on his face. Jensen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jensen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#
Jensen is rocked!#T2#
Viki walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Jensen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Viki swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Jensen's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miki Viki!
Miki Viki retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Miki Viki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
Event:
The Beatdown: CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Penn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jensen did well to prevent Penn getting side control.
Jensen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Penn is pressing down on Jensen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jensen is holding on for now.
Jensen controlling the position well.
Jensen is not content to let Penn control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jensen is positioning himself well to prevent Penn advancing to mount. #T1#
Jensen is looking to escape.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Penn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Penn rushes Jensen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Penn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jensen uses from the top position.
Jensen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Penn told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jensen's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Jensen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Penn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jensen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jensen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Penn doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Jensen avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
Jensen controlling the position easily from mount.
Jensen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Penn tries to improve his position but instead Jensen has taken his back!
Jensen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Penn.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Further stalling from Jensen.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Penn wants to escape the position.
Jensen has good solid back control here.
Penn trying to control the hands but Jensen won't let him.
Penn tries to escape but Jensen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Simon Jensen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jensen.
Penn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jensen's head.
Penn tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Jensen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Penn wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jensen manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Jensen controlling the action here. #T1#
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jensen not doing much here.
Jensen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Penn wants to get back to full guard but Jensen has passed into side control.
Jensen advances nicely into full mount.
Jensen controlling from mount.
Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Jensen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simon Jensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Penn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jensen content just to control the position here.
Penn can't escape the position.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jensen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jensen blocks Penn's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jensen content just to control the position here.
Penn is in a horrible position here. Jensen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jensen controlling from mount.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jensen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Penn turns into him and now he's in Jensen's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Jensen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Penn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jensen is trying to pull guard but Penn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jensen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Penn is defending well.
Penn is looking to break free of the clinch but Jensen has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Jensen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jensen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Penn trying to control the position.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jensen prevents Penn from getting back to his feet.
Jensen pushes down on Penn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jensen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Penn wants to control but Jensen is keeping busy.
Jensen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penn throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Jensen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Penn won't be happy with that.
Penn is looking to get back to his feet here but Jensen is keeping cool and he's managed to take Penn's back.
Penn is in bad spot here.
#T3##SUB#
Jensen has managed to slip his arm under Penn's chin. This could be all over... yep, Penn is tapping out! Submission win for Jensen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Jensen!
Simon Jensen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Dauntless for their support in the buildup to the fight.
|
|
|
|
Event:
The Beatdown: SEMIS
Date: Jul 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Moore misses with a takedown #CL#
and Jensen moves into the clinch.
Moore is trying to pull guard but Jensen has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Jensen has Moore pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jensen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Moore tumbling to the mat - Jensen dives into Moore's guard.
Jensen's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Jensen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Moore looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jensen passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen is keen to just control but Moore is a slippery customer.
Jensen trying to control the pace.
Moore wants to improve his position but Jensen is controlling well.
#T1#
Jensen is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jensen seems to be working for a kimura but Moore defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Moore actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Moore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moore wants to improve his position but Jensen is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Moore with the active half guard here but Jensen passes nicely into side control.
Jensen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Moore felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jensen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Moore tries to bench press Jensen off him but Jensen keeps the position.
Moore seems a little lost for a moment, as Jensen dominates the positioning.
Moore looks to move to half guard but instead Jensen has passed into mount! Damn!
Jensen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moore wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Jensen controls the position.
Jensen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moore for as long as he can get away with.#T3##SUB#
Jensen tightening his grip on Moore, looking for the choke.
Moore trying to control the action but Jensen just sinks the hooks in.
Jensen trying to control.#SUB#
Jensen looking for the RNC.
Jensen controlling well, preventing Moore from escaping the position.
Jensen is punishing Moore with strikes - can he finish him?!
Jensen not allowing Moore to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Moore's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Jensen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jensen cracks Moore with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Moore from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Moore breaks Jensen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Moore stays in close to Jensen's body and controls the position.
Jensen keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Moore drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jensen dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Moore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jensen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Moore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jensen is aware though and is defending well.
Jensen passes Moore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jensen controlling the action here.#SUB#
Jensen wants to work for an arm triangle but Moore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Jensen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Moore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Moore rushes Jensen and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Jensen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Moore regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Moore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jensen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Moore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jensen controlling from the top position.
Jensen advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen taking a breather here.
Moore is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Moore keeps trying to improve his position.
Jensen trying to control the position but Moore is working away.
Moore tries to bench press Jensen off him but Jensen keeps the position.
Jensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Jensen controlling the position.
Moore tries to bench press Jensen off him but Jensen keeps the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jensen lands a few punches from side control.
Jensen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Moore is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Jensen stalls from top position.
Moore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jensen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Jensen wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.
Moore is trying to control Jensen's posture but Jensen avoids it.
Moore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jensen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jensen trying to control the action but Moore is working from the bottom.
Moore is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jensen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Moore will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moore throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Moore tries to bench press Jensen off him but Jensen keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Moore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Jensen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jensen trying to control the action but Moore is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moore tries to buck Jensen off but Jensen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Jensen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Moore fails with the takedown.
Jensen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Jensen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moore on his heels. He'll look to pass Moore's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Moore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jensen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jensen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jensen has managed to get both his arms back between Moore's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Moore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jensen defends it easily.
Jensen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB2#
Moore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jensen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Moore working for submissions but it's allowed Jensen to get to half guard.
Moore wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moore wants to get back to full guard but Jensen has passed into side control.
Simon Jensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moore tries to bench press Jensen off him but Jensen keeps the position.
Moore is still trying to improve position.
Jensen slows the pace down.
Moore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jensen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moore is not content to let Jensen control the position.
A control attempt from Moore but he's now mounted!
Moore is looking to get to half guard.
Moore is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Jensen tries to control but Moore wriggling away.
Moore working to try and regain half guard.
Moore is squirming around, avoiding Jensen's attempts to control the action.
Moore tries to lock up and control but Jensen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jensen tries to control but Moore wriggling away.
Jensen lands a big shot there that rocks Moore but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T4#
Jensen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moore is looking to escape.
Moore wants to hold on but Jensen pushes him away.
Jensen manages to capitalize on a mistake by Moore to take his back!
Moore trying to control the hands but Jensen won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Edmond Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simon Jensen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jensen has the hooks in. Moore is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Jensen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jensen 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Jensen!
Simon Jensen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Dauntless logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
|
|
|
|
Event:
The Beatdown: (LHW/WW) Round 2
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Greenwood throws a lazy right hand but Jensen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Greenwood sprawls and moves away.
Greenwood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jensen. Jensen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Greenwood throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Jensen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Greenwood won't be happy with that.
Greenwood wants to get back to his feet but Jensen is dominant here and he's now got Greenwood's back!
Greenwood is trying to stand back up.
Greenwood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jensen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Jensen has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Greenwood is defending well but eventually Jensen manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Greenwood has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Jensen!
Simon Jensen very nearly forgot to thank Dauntless amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Cooper misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Jensen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jensen trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Jensen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cooper could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jensen has cracked it and Cooper is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jensen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Jensen!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Drake rushes Jensen and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Drake's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jensen gets underhooks to prevent Drake's takedown attempt.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Drake manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Drake pulls Jensen in to control the position.
Jensen throws an elbow that misses. Drake uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jensen's guard. Nice move by Drake!#REVR#
Drake being controlled here momentarily.
Drake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake trying to control but Jensen is working from the bottom.
Jensen controlling Drake's posture. #SUB2#
Jensen is looking for a triangle but Drake pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Drake throwing strikes but missing.
Drake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jensen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jensen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drake defends it easily.
Jensen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drake manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Drake wants to get back to his feet but Jensen passes into half guard.
Jensen wants to free his trapped foot but Drake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Jensen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Jensen 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.
Drake wants to control the action here but instead Jensen manages to pass to full mount! #T3#
Jensen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Drake tries to hold on but Jensen postures up.
Jensen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Drake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jensen controlling his opponent. #T4##SUB2#
Jensen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Drake can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Drake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jensen lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jensen controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Jensen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Jensen gets a takedown into half guard.
Jensen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Jensen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jensen tries to pass to full mount but Drake defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen is thwarting Drake's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Jensen stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Drake scores with a takedown into Jensen's guard.
Drake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Drake postures up in Jensen's guard and throws a big left but Jensen blocks it. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jensen trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Jensen has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Drake doesn't defend quickly enough and Jensen has managed to lock this one up! Can Drake escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jensen on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Simon Jensen!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
