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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Hughes blocks a head kick by Poppins.
#TD#
Hughes shoots in and gets a takedown into Poppins's guard.
Hughes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Poppins working for a triangle but Hughes defends it easily.
Hughes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poppins can't keep his opponent in guard - Hughes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Poppins trying to control from the bottom.
Hughes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Hughes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Poppins wants to get back to full guard.
Poppins trying to hold on to Hughes's head to control him but Hughes postures up.
Hughes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Poppins is looking to improve his position.
Poppins is pressing down on Hughes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hughes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Poppins working for submissions but it's allowed Hughes to get to half guard.
Poppins is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Poppins manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Poppins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hughes passes into side control.
Poppins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hughes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB#
Hughes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hughes is putting a hurting on Poppins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hughes controls the position.
Poppins tries to bench press Hughes off him but Hughes keeps the position.
Hughes controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Hughes is trying to get an arm triangle but Poppins is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poppins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hughes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Hughes tries for a kimura but Poppins is defending well.
Poppins manages to get back to half guard.
Hughes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hughes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hughes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Poppins on the ground.#SUB2#
Poppins looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Poppins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hughes pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Hughes 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##CL#
Hughes clinches.
Poppins tries to pull guard but Hughes holds him up against the cage and eventually Poppins drops back down to his feet.
Hughes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Poppins lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Hughes.
#BC#
Hughes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poppins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poppins.
Hughes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Poppins can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hughes moves into range and clinches up with Poppins.
Poppins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hughes smiles and moves away.
Hughes drops his hands momentarily and Poppins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1##TD#
Hughes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here.
Poppins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hughes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hughes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Poppins gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Poppins tries to lock up and control but Hughes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poppins is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Hughes avoids the attempt from Poppins to control.
Hughes breaks from Poppins's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Poppins has given up his back here.
You can see the frustration on Poppins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hughes scores with punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes is landing with strikes. Poppins can't take much more of this.
Poppins tries to escape the position.
Julian Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hughes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Poppins is defending well though. Hughes let's go of the attempt for now.#T3#
Poppins trying to control but not successfully.
Poppins is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Hughes is looking for the choke from the back position but Poppins is controlling his hands well.
Hughes keeps control of the position as Poppins tries to break free.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hughes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hughes has the hooks in. Poppins is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Poppins trying to control the hands but Hughes won't let him.
Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poppins can do to turn this around?
Poppins tries to roll but Hughes sticks to his back.
Hughes slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Poppins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hughes biding his time, controlling Poppins.
Hughes doesn't have the hooks in and Poppins manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Hughes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poppins manages to avoid it.
Poppins lands a front kick.#TD#
Hughes gets a double leg takedown into Poppins's guard.
Hughes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hughes stands and throws Poppins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hughes controls the position.
Hughes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hughes'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.
Poppins manages to get back to half guard.
Hughes tries to pass to full mount but Poppins defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Poppins actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Hughes stands up and beckons Poppins to join him on the feet. #T1#
Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poppins.
Hughes lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Poppins looks for the body kick but Hughes saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Poppins. #TD#
Hughes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Poppins wants to control but Hughes postures up.
Poppins is looking to regain half guard here but Hughes keeps moving and retains side control.
Poppins is still trying to improve position.
Poppins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Hughes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Poppins to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Hughes.
#TD#
Poppins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2##SUB2#
Poppins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hughes is stalling in the full guard.
Hughes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poppins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Poppins isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hughes stacks Poppins 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 Hughes!
Disko Poppins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poppins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hughes off and has taken his back!#T3##SUB2#
Poppins looking for the RNC.
Poppins gets his hands free as Hughes looks to control.
Hughes tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Poppins looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Hughes is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Poppins gets his way!
Hughes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hughes is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB2#
Poppins is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hughes turns into Poppins and is now in his guard.
Poppins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hughes controls the pace.
Hughes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Poppins has his foot on Hughes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hughes works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Poppins has his foot on Hughes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hughes works his way back into a safe position though.
Hughes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Julian Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Poppins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hughes defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Disko Poppins.
I think Hughes 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Hughes!
In his post fight interview, Julian Hughes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Anele shoots in and bounces Poppins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Poppins is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Anele frees his head nicely. Oh but Poppins has switched to an armbar! Anele is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Disko Poppins!
An out of breath Disko Poppins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Moe Anele spoke after the fight, saying 'Lag'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Simond throws an overhand right that lands on Poppins's shoulder, as Poppins tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Simond. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Simond.
Poppins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simond seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Simond throws a jab but it's blocked by Poppins.
Poppins connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Simond shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Poppins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Simond postures up and lands a big shot to Poppins's brow.
Simond makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Simond with a nice head shot there.
Simond is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Poppins is trying to control the position but Simond postures up.
Simond wants to pass the guard but Poppins is keeping the position.
Simond passes Poppins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simond with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simond wants to control but Poppins is keeping him busy. #T1#
Simond tries to pass to full mount but Poppins defends it.
Simond lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Simond sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simond 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.
Simond scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Simond is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poppins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Simond is thwarting Poppins's attempts to control the position.
Simond lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Simond is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Simond scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Simond is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Simond is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Simond looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Poppins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simond cracks Poppins with a solid left hand.
Simond with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Poppins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simond defends it easily.
Simond's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3##SUB2#
Poppins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simond connects with a couple of short punches.
Poppins has momentary wrist control but Simond slips an elbow through the middle.
Simond definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simond landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Simond drops back looking for a leg! Poppins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Poppins manages to kick Simond off! Simond jumps back into Poppins's guard. #SUB2#
Poppins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simond is aware though and is defending well.
Poppins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simond controls the pace.
Simond stands and throws Poppins's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Poppins is trying to get back to half guard.
Simond working the head with strikes.
Simond is putting a hurting on Poppins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Simond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poppins keeps working.
Simond working away.
Poppins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Simond is positioning himself well to prevent Poppins advancing to mount.
Simond works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simond pulls Poppins in close to prevent any damage.
Simond keeping full guard, as Poppins tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Simond dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Simond.
The crowd cheers as Simond lands an impressive looking overhand right. Poppins doesn't seem phased though.
Simond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poppins can do to turn this around?
A punch combination from Simond misses.
Simond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simond on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Simond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poppins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poppins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Poppins. Simond shrugs it off though.
A punch combination from Poppins misses. #TD#
Simond gets a double leg takedown into Poppins's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Simond drops back looking for a leg! Poppins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Poppins manages to kick Simond off! Simond jumps back into Poppins's guard. #SUB#
Simond thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Poppins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Poppins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simond with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Simond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Poppins working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Poppins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simond gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simond slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SUB#
Simond drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simond jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Simond passes Poppins's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Simond is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Poppins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simond slows the pace down in half guard.
Simond is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Simond winds up and cracks Poppins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Poppins is trying to maintain the position but Simond is very close to passing his half guard.
Simond drops an elbow to the side of Poppins's head.
Simond is looking to advance position but Poppins won't allow it.
Simond seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Poppins is looking for a sweep. Simond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simond lands strikes from half guard.
Simond is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Simond lands a nice short elbow.
Simond is pressing down on Poppins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Poppins is holding on for now. #SUB#
Simond is trying to work for a kimura but Poppins is defending well.
#T4#
Simond tries to pass the half guard into mount. Poppins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simond keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Poppins looking for submissions off his back.
Simond lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Simond lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Simond 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.
Simond takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Simond dominated that second round.
That's time! Simond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Simond steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Poppins. That one must have hurt.
Simond scores with a nice strike.
Simond has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simond there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Poppins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simond working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Poppins's head.#SUB2#
Poppins has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Simond should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Poppins has tightened it up now! Simond should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Disko Poppins!
An out of breath Disko Poppins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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