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Event:
MILF 58 Browning VS Cruz
Date: May 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Simons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Riley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Simons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simons changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Riley misses.
Simons attempts a counter takedown but Riley avoids it well and moves away.
Simons slips a jab from Riley.
Simons slips a jab and a cross from Riley.
Simons changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Simons closes the distance and clinches up with Riley, looking for a takedown. Simons pushes Riley against the cage but Riley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Simons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simons.
Riley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simons.
Simons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riley.
Riley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Davis Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Riley throws a looping overhand right but Simons ducks down to avoid it.
Simons shoots in but Riley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simons shoots in and drives through. Riley sprawls well.
Simons defending well as Riley loads up on a big left hand.
Simons changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Riley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simons.
Riley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Simons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riley as he avoids it easily.
Simons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Riley misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Simons decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Riley's guard.
Riley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2##SUB#
Simons 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. #SUB#
Simons 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. #SUB#
Simons 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Riley has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Simons is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Simons has Riley pressed against the cage, preventing Riley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3##BC2#
Riley breaks the clinch.
Riley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Simons tries for a takedown but Riley circles away easily
and Riley counters with a stiff right hand.
Riley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Freddie Simons has been cut.
Simons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simons dives in for a single leg takedown but Riley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Simons pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Riley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Simons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Riley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Simons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riley landing some decent shots from 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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riley is one step ahead there.
Simons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Riley controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Riley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Simons's cut.
That's time! Simons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Riley misses with a two punch combination.
Riley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riley swinging wildly here.
Riley throws a front kick aimed at Simons's knee but Simons avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Riley as Simons shoots in.
Riley fails to land with a series of punches.
Simons dodges the punch combination from Riley.
Riley misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Simons counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES2#
Riley pushes Simons off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simons doesn't seem bothered though.
Simons misses with a takedown
and Riley counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Riley throws a nice looking combination but Simons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Riley. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Simons shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Riley is trying to defend but Simons finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Riley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Simons keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Riley gets underhooks to prevent Simons's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Simons. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Simons pulls Riley into guard.
#SUB#
Simons working for submissions but it's allowed Riley to get to half guard.
Simons really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Simons gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Riley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riley has managed to get both his arms back between Simons's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Simons looking for a guillotine here but Riley defends easily.
Riley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Riley wants to stand and escape but instead Simons has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Riley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Simons prevents Riley from getting back to his feet.
Simons is in close to Riley's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES2#
Riley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Riley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simons drops down looking for a counter takedown but Riley sprawls and moves away.
Simons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riley takes a swing at Simons's ribcage but misses.
Simons shoots in and drives through. Riley sprawls well.
Simons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Riley to score with a decent uppercut.
Simons shoots in but Riley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riley is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Riley digs a good body shot into Simons's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simons manages to avoid it.
Riley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Simons slips a jab and a cross from Riley.
Simons feinted with a counter takedown.
Simons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Riley misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Riley finds it's target.
Simons moves away from the strike by Riley.
Riley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simons changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Riley tries to avoid it but Simons manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Riley to the ground. Riley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Riley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Freddie Simons's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Riley swinging wildly here.
Freddie Simons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simons throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riley's waist but Riley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simons off to one side.
Riley misses with a looping left.
Simons feinted with a counter takedown.
Riley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Freddie Simons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simons with a poor takedown
and Riley counters with a one-two to the body.
Riley lands with a cross.
Simons darts in looking for a takedown but Riley gets double underhooks and turns Simons into the cage.
Riley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Simons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Simons turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Riley explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Simons throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riley's waist but Riley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simons off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riley's corner calls for a 1-2. Riley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Riley misses with a wild combination.
Simons feinted with a counter takedown.
Simons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Riley stalks Simons and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Simons's face. Simons staggers backwards, shaken.
Riley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simons circles away quickly and effectively.
Riley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riley scores with a jab. Simons acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riley throws a hook but Simons blocks it.
Riley throws a nice looking combination but Simons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Simons needs to keep his hands up - Riley had a free shot at his head there.
Davis Riley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riley fails to land with a series of punches.
Riley misses with a two punch combination.
Simons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riley lands a nice shot to the body.
Riley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riley wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simons.
Riley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Riley looks to land a combination but Simons avoids it well.
Riley throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Simons counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Simons wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riley, who protects the arm well.
Riley wants to get back to his feet but Simons drags him back down.
Simons throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley wants to get back to his feet.#T4##SUB#
Simons working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Freddie Simons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Simons is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Riley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Simons working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis Riley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Riley 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davis Riley! |
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Event:
MILF Playoff R2 Lightweights
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Simons ducks down to avoid it.
Simons slips a jab from Chavez.
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simons. #CL#
Chavez instigates a clinch.
Chavez is stalling here.
#TD#
Chavez jumps into guard, dragging Simons to the mat.
Simons being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Chavez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Simons has his hands clasped together but Chavez extends and breaks Simons's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Chavez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eduardo Chavez! |
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Event:
MILF Playoff R1 FW/BW
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Durham scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Simons is not content to let Durham control the position.
Durham wants to pass to mount but Simons is defending the position.
Simons is looking for a sweep. Durham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Durham seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Simons is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Landin Durham! |
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Event:
MILF 35
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Miami has managed to clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Miami.
Simons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miami just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simons is looking for a takedown.
Miami's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miami stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miami pushes Simons back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Miami lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miami lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Simons jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miami engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB2#
Simons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miami gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Simons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miami has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miami slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simons working a defensive guard here.
#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#
Simons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simons keeping full guard, as Miami tries to pass. #SUB2#
Simons is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Miami has his hands clasped together but Simons extends and breaks Miami's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Simons.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddie Simons! |
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Event:
MILF 27
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Mckinney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Mckinney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mckinney lands a hook that snaps the head of Simons backwards.
A short right from Mckinney.
Simons tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simons tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mckinney misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mckinney - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckinney lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Mckinney fails to land.
Mckinney lands with a short shot to the head.
Mckinney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simons backwards. #T1#
Mckinney scores with a shot to the side of Simons's head.
Mckinney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mckinney lands a right hand.
Mckinney lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mckinney swings wildly with an uppercut but Simons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mckinney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simons is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mckinney just stands there and leans against the cage.
Swinzey Mckinney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Simons.
Simons tries to pull guard but Mckinney forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mckinney fails to land.
Mckinney misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Mckinney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mckinney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mckinney digs a right hand underneath Simons's ribcage. Simons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mckinney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simons backwards.
A shot in the inside from Mckinney.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mckinney misses with a punch on the inside.
Simons fails to pull guard.
Mckinney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mckinney.
Simons tries to pull guard but Mckinney won't allow it.
Mckinney pushes Simons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Freddie Simons has been cut.#T3#
Mckinney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mckinney lands a left hand.
Mckinney lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mckinney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mckinney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simons.
A body shot lands from Mckinney.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mckinney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mckinney just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simons tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mckinney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mckinney lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Mckinney on the inside. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Mckinney.
Simons looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Mckinney.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mckinney scores with a shot to the side of Simons's head.
A nice left hand lands by Mckinney.
Mckinney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simons has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mckinney is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Simons takes a shot to the head.
Mckinney digs a right hand underneath Simons's ribcage. Simons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mckinney scores with a shot to the side of Simons's head.
Mckinney lands a left hand.
Mckinney pushes Simons back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Swinzey Mckinney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Simons's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Simons moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Mckinney drives through and clinches with Simons against the cage.
Mckinney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simons tries to score a body lock takedown but Mckinney shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mckinney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Mckinney as the two fighters clinch.
Mckinney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simons backwards.
The referee calls for Mckinney to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckinney lands a body punch.
Mckinney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simons backwards.
Mckinney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Simons changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mckinney fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Mckinney as he connects with a hook.
Mckinney scores with a sloppy right hand. Simons should have avoided that one.
Mckinney comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simons slips under a jab from Mckinney.
Good shot there by Mckinney.
Simons ducks under a wild hook from Mckinney.
Simons slips a straight right by Mckinney.
Simons gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Mckinney misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Simons takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mckinney misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simons slips under a jab from Mckinney.
Simons feints the counter takedown.
Mckinney throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Mckinney pushes Simons up against the cage in a clinch.
Mckinney lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mckinney. #T3#
Mckinney lands with a right to the head.
Mckinney swings wildly with an uppercut but Simons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mckinney tries to work over Simons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Mckinney on the inside.
Mckinney scores with a shot to the side of Simons's head.
Still in the clinch, Mckinney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mckinney is working Simons over against the cage.
Mckinney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mckinney gets through Simons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mckinney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Simons takes a shot to the head.
Mckinney lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Simons is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mckinney presses Simons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Simons is still on wobbly legs! Can Mckinney finish him?
Mckinney lands with a left to the head.
Mckinney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mckinney lands a body shot.
Simons is breathing heavily.
Mckinney scores with a shot to the side of Simons's head.
A body shot lands from Mckinney.
Mckinney gets through Simons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Mckinney as the two fighters clinch.
Mckinney prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Swinzey Mckinney dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Simons's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Good shot there by Mckinney.
Freddie Simons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mckinney throws a hook but Simons blocks it.
Simons seems to have recovered his senses.
Mckinney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simons.
Simons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mckinney.
Simons changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Simons staying out of range there.#CL#
Mckinney drives through and clinches with Simons against the cage.
Mckinney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Mckinney.
Mckinney is pressed up against the cage. Simons has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mckinney down to the mat. Mckinney avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mckinney misses with a few strikes there.
And Simons tries to counter it with a takedown but Mckinney pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Mckinney cracks a nice hook into Simons's ribs.
Mckinney loads up on a big right hand but Simons slips the punch.
Mckinney moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Freddie Simons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mckinney throws a hook but Simons avoids it easily.
Swinzey Mckinney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Mckinney.
Mckinney scores with a sloppy right hand. Simons should have avoided that one.
Simons shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mckinney as he jumps to the side.
Simons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mckinney lands with a shot to the body.
Simons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mckinney as he avoids it easily.
Swinzey Mckinney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Simons.#T2##CL#
Mckinney gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mckinney.
A short left from Mckinney.
Mckinney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simons can do to turn this around?
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!
Mckinney dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mckinney pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mckinney lands a hook that snaps the head of Simons backwards.
Swinzey Mckinney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mckinney after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Mckinney lands a left hand.
Simons looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Simons tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simons tries for a takedown but Mckinney manages to get underhooks.
Mckinney pushes Simons back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Simons tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mckinney smiles and moves away.
Mckinney misses the shot to the body.
Mckinney uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simons moves forwards but Mckinney connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Simons gets tackled into the cage by Mckinney. Mckinney maintains the clinch.
Mckinney scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Simons gets control of Mckinney's arms and successfully pulls guard. Simons will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mckinney content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Simons has locked up a guillotine! Simons's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Mckinney is holding on here and Simons must be using up a lot of energy. Mckinney has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Simons gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Freddie Simons! |
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Event:
UIW 11: Road to Champions 5
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Simons bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Parks tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Simons looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Simons crashes against the mat.
Parks sneaks back into half guard.
Simons is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Parks has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Simons. Oh but Parks has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Simons goes limp - he's gone! Parks jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jackson Parks! |
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Event:
UIW 7: Road To Champions 2
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Simons gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simons keeping moving, preventing Ter Hogt from controlling successfully.
Ter Hogt should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB#
Simons looking for a guillotine here but Ter Hogt defends easily.
#SUB2#
Ter Hogt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ter Hogt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Simons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ter Hogt on the ground.#SUB2#
Ter Hogt has gone for a leg lock! Simons slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ter Hogt's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ter Hogt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Simons drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ter Hogt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Simons has Ter Hogt in his guard.#REVB##T1#
Ter Hogt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Simons looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ter Hogt passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Ter Hogt tries for a kimura but Simons is defending well.
Ter Hogt advances to mount. #T2##SUB2#
Ter Hogt is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Simons can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Ter Hogt looking to isolate an arm here. Simons doesn't see it coming and as Ter Hogt extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Ter Hogt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aart Ter Hogt! |
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Event:
UIW 4
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Matsushima moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD#
Matsushima shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Matsushima has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Matsushima 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.
Simons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matsushima manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Matsushima tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Simons 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. #SUB#
Matsushima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simons landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Simons sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matsushima's guard.
Matsushima is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Simons is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matsushima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simons.
Matsushima wants to improve his position but Simons is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Simons is working for a kimura but Matsushima is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2##SUB2#
Simons seems to be working for a kimura but Matsushima defends the submission attempt.
Simons is trying to control. Matsushima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matsushima tries to get to full guard but Simons has control of the leg.
Matsushima is refusing to be controlled, as Simons sits in half guard.
Simons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matsushima looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Simons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsushima's head.
Matsushima is looking for a sweep. Simons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matsushima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simons on the ground.
Simons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Simons is nestled in close to Matsushima, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Matsushima is trying to get back to full guard.
Simons looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matsushima with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Matsushima flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Matsushima trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Matsushima trying to get back to full guard but Simons takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Simons looking for a guillotine from mount but Matsushima is having none of it.
Matsushima is desperately trying to improve his position but Simons has a good base and remains in mount.
Matsushima taking shots to the head.
Simons punishing his opponent with strikes.
Matsushima wants to hold on but Simons pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Simons connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Simons is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB2#
Simons looking to secure an arm triangle but Matsushima defends it well.
Simons avoids the attempt from Matsushima to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Simons dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Matsushima changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simons looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Matsushima trying to control the action but Simons is working from the bottom.
Simons sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Simons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Simons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsushima pulls his head out easily.
Simons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Simons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsushima pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsushima slows the pace down in half guard.
Simons slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SU#
Matsushima decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Matsushima looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Simons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matsushima controls the pace.
Matsushima advances position into side control!
Matsushima is looking to take a break and control but Simons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Simons is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Matsushima is trying to control. Simons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Simons looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Simons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Simons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsushima pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Simons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simons is breathing heavily.#T3#
Matsushima thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Simons is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matsushima is trying to control the action in half guard but Simons is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matsushima throws a strike but Simons avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Matsushima looking to pass the guard.
Matsushima controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Simons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matsushima preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Matsushima postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Simons is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Matsushima, into his guard. #REVB#
Simons won't allow Matsushima to get back to his feet. #T4#
Simons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Freddie Simons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matsushima on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matsushima tries to get out of the position.
Matsushima is trying to keep Simons in close.
#SUB#
Matsushima looking for a guillotine here but Simons defends easily.
Matsushima is looking to stand up but Simons isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jin Matsushima will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matsushima'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#
Simons dodges the punch combination from Matsushima.
#CL#
Matsushima takes the fight into the clinch.
Simons jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matsushima walks away with a smile on his face. Simons gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simons 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.
Simons misses with a takedown #CL#
and Matsushima moves into the clinch.
Matsushima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1##TD#
Matsushima works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Simons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simons is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Matsushima has hold of Simons's hands but Simons slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Simons trying to control from half guard but Matsushima is working away.
Matsushima is trying to control but Simons manages to pass to mount!
Matsushima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Simons working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsushima bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Simons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Simons looking for a guillotine here but Matsushima defends easily.
Simons wants to sweep here but Matsushima controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Matsushima wants to control from the top but Simons keeps moving.
Matsushima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simons swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Simons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matsushima is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Simons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsushima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matsushima tries to free his leg and advance position but Simons is retaining full guard.
Matsushima wants to stand and escape but instead Simons has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4##SUB2#
Simons is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Matsushima is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Matsushima has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Matsushima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matsushima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matsushima would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsushima looking to pass the guard.
Simons trying to strike off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Freddie Simons.
I think Simons has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Simons! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Pacio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pacio lands with an overhand left.
Simons is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simons takes one to the side of the head.
Simons tries to move into range but Pacio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pacio with a nice cross.
Simons takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pacio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacio throws an overhand right that lands on Simons's shoulder, as Simons tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from Pacio.
Pacio's corner calls for a 1-2. Pacio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pacio.
Simons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pacio throws out the jab.
Simons tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Simons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pacio.
Pacio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simons.
Pacio scores with a body shot.
Passion Pacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pacio. Simons does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Simons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pacio.
Simons avoids the body shot from Pacio.
Pacio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pacio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pacio throws a hook but Simons blocks it.
Pacio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simons tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pacio lands with a nice body punch.
Pacio throws a big shot that misses.
Pacio misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Simons decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Simons is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Simons is working for a kimura but Pacio is defending it quite comfortably.
Pacio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pacio tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pacio tries to roll over but Simons keeps him under control.
Simons is thwarting Pacio's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Simons is looking for a kimura but Pacio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simons to get the leverage.
Pacio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pacio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simons on the ground.#SUB2#
Simons seems to be working for a kimura but Pacio defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Simons is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Simons is working for a kimura but Pacio is defending it quite comfortably.
Simons trying to pass the guard but Pacio defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Simons is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pacio defends it well.
Simons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pacio defending well though.
Simons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Simons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Simons is trying to control the action in half guard but Pacio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Simons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pacio tries to roll over but Simons keeps him under control.
Pacio keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Passion Pacio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Simons shoots in and drives through. Pacio sprawls well.
A jab from Pacio misses.
Simons changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Simons staying out of range there.
Pacio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simons's hands.
Simons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simons there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pacio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pacio misses with a looping left.
And Simons tries to counter it with a takedown but Pacio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pacio cracks Simons with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pacio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Simons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simons is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Simons.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Simons wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pacio, who protects the arm well.
Pacio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Simons working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Pacio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simons's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Simons! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Pacio has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Freddie Simons! |
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