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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Simmons gets tackled into the cage by Suwanpakdee. Suwanpakdee maintains the clinch.
Simmons blocks an elbow strike from Suwanpakdee.
#BC2#
Suwanpakdee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Suwanpakdee clinches.
Simmons is trying to force a seperation but Suwanpakdee has the dominant position.
Simmons can't get the takedown.
Suwanpakdee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Suwanpakdee breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Suwanpakdee closes the distance and pushes Simmons back into the cage.
Simmons blocks the elbow strike.
#TD#
Simmons tightens his grip and picks Suwanpakdee up, before dumping him to the ground. Suwanpakdee manages to land in guard.
Suwanpakdee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simmons is controlling him.
Suwanpakdee is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
Suwanpakdee is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Simmons dives into side control.
Suwanpakdee bucks up and tries to throw Simmons off but instead Simmons has got his back!#SUB#
Simmons has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Suwanpakdee has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suwanpakdee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Simmons is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Suwanpakdee is defending well though. Simmons let's go of the attempt for now.
Suwanpakdee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Simmons biding his time, controlling Suwanpakdee.
Suwanpakdee trying to get back to his feet but Simmons is in full control for now. #SUB#
Simmons is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Suwanpakdee is defending well though. Simmons let's go of the attempt for now.#T3#
Suwanpakdee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Simmons is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Suwanpakdee up.
Suwanpakdee wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Simmons has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Suwanpakdee has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Suwanpakdee is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Simmons.
#SUB#
Suwanpakdee fending off the submission attempt from Simmons.
Simmons really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suwanpakdee wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Suwanpakdee covers up after that shot from Simmons.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suwanpakdee trying to get back to his feet but Simmons is in full control for now.
Simmons is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brant Simmons dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Suwanpakdee tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Suwanpakdee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simmons tries to pull guard but Suwanpakdee won't allow it.
#BC2#
Suwanpakdee manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Suwanpakdee closes the distance and pushes Simmons back into the cage.#BC#
Simmons breaks the clinch.
Suwanpakdee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simmons counters with a left and a right that stings Suwanpakdee. #CL2#
Suwanpakdee drives through and clinches with Simmons against the cage.
Simmons drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suwanpakdee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Simmons wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suwanpakdee throws an elbow that misses.
Simmons is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Suwanpakdee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brant Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Suwanpakdee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suwanpakdee slaps away a takedown attempt from Simmons, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Suwanpakdee throws a counter combo.#T1##CL2#
Suwanpakdee has closed the distance and engaged Simmons in a clinch.
Suwanpakdee lands an elbow just above Simmons 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Brant Simmons has been cut.
Simmons takes an elbow to the temple.
Simmons tries to pull guard but Suwanpakdee holds him up against the cage and eventually Simmons drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Suwanpakdee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whack! Suwanpakdee lands a heavy head kick that drops Simmons. The ref tackles Suwanpakdee to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Simmons was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Krungthep Suwanpakdee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Lexington tries for a takedown but Simmons circles away easily
and Simmons counters with a head kick. That will keep Lexington thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Simmons shoots in for a takedown but Lexington shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lexington drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Simmons defends it well.
Chad Lexington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lexington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Lexington feints and as Simmons raises his hands in defense, Lexington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Simmons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lexington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lexington with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lexington wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving. #SUB#
Simmons has his foot on Lexington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lexington works his way back into a safe position though.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet but Lexington is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Lexington trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Lexington 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.
Lexington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lexington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#
Simmons is rocked!#SUB#
Simmons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oh Simmons is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lexington gets to his feet and stands over Simmons, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Simmons felt that one! Lexington unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Simmons from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Lexington!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Simmons leaves Perrez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Perrez tries to get set, Simmons tries to push him back and clinch up but Perrez manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Perrez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Simmons sprawls well initially but Perrez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Perrez slips a nice elbow through Simmons's hands, connecting with Simmons's forehead.#ROC2#
Simmons is rocked!
Perrez lands a big elbow - Simmons is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Perrez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deshawn Perrez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Simmons drops his hands momentarily and Jetatikarn needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Simmons just on the top of the head. Simmons drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Simmons - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Santichai Jetatikarn!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Il shoots for a takedown but Simmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Il with that takedown attempt.
Il throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simmons's waist but Simmons gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Il off to one side.
Brant Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kwang Yul Il.
Il looks winded!
Il shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simmons counters with a left to the body.
Simmons really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Il shoots in looking for a takedown. Simmons tries to sprawl out of it but Il keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simmons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Simmons scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Simmons working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T1#
Simmons is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Il will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Simmons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Il on the ground.
Simmons cracks Il with a big right hand but Il just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Il throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Il throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Simmons lands a few punches from side control.
Il is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Il is looking for a sweep.
Simmons slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Il.
Il flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Simmons with a couple of short strikes.
Simmons scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Il?
Simmons landing strikes from the mount and Il is in trouble! #T2#
Il throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #SUB#
Simmons with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Il keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simmons landing punches.
Simmons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Il throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Il swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Il is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Simmons blocks Il's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Il throwing hammer fists to the chest of Simmons. What's that going to do exactly?
Simmons prevents Il from getting the reversal.
Il throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T3#
Simmons tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simmons stands up from mount. Strange move.
Il has a takedown stuffed.
Il misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Simmons counters by clinching up. #TD#
Simmons works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Il thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Simmons's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Il throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Simmons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Il doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
Il tries to strike from the bottom.
Simmons lands a couple of elbows.
Il scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Simmons cracks Il with a solid left hand.
Il throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Simmons feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Il trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Il is striking from the bottom but Simmons uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#SUB#
Simmons is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Il doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simmons.
Il gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brant Simmons dominated that round.
That's time! Simmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Il changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to avoid it but Il manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simmons to the ground. Simmons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Simmons drives through with a takedown into Il's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Il thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Simmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Il can do to turn this around?
Il throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Il trying to strike off his back.
Il looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Simmons puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Simmons is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Il punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Simmons seems content to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Il flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Simmons blocks the strikes from Il.
Il misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Simmons is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Il throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Il shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Simmons holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Simmons gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Il regains guard.
Il striking off his back but it's not causing Simmons any problems.
Simmons has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Il has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Il thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Il utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Il trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Il scores with a nice shot.#T2#
Il trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Il throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Il fails with the takedown#CL#
and Simmons counters by clinching up.
Brant Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kwang Yul Il.
Il wants a takedown.
#TD#
Simmons gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Il flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Il throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
Simmons is trying to work for a kimura but Il is defending well.
Il works his way to full guard. Good work.
Il manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simmons manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Simmons throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Simmons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Il can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Il postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Simmons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Simmons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Il gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Simmons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Simmons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Il is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Il landing with the ground and pound.
Il content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Il is one step ahead there.
Il stands up over Simmons, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Simmons throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Il scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Il postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Il distracts Simmons with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Simmons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Il can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Il lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Simmons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Il doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Il manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brant Simmons dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Simmons stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Simmons was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Il with a poor takedown
and Simmons counters with a right hand to the body.
Simmons slaps away a takedown attempt from Il, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brant Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kwang Yul Il.
Il tries for a takedown but Simmons circles away easily
and Simmons counters with a big head kick but Il shrugs it off.
Simmons lands a high kick!
Simmons stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simmons wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Simmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Il tries for a takedown but Simmons circles away easily
and Simmons counters with a right hand to the body. #T1##TD#
Il gets caught flat footed, as Simmons shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Il trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Il throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Il throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Simmons landing some decent shots from guard.
Simmons scoring with some ground and pound.
Il 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#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Il connects with a nice short shot to Simmons's temple.
Simmons tries to roll over but Il keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simmons manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.#T2#
Il lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Il scoring with some ground and pound.
Il is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Simmons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Il manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Simmons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Il lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
#SUB#
Simmons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simmons cracks Il with a solid left hand.
Simmons postures up in Il's guard and throws a big left but Il blocks it.
Il will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Il is striking off his back. Simmons thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Simmons is looking for a kimura but Il is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simmons to get the leverage.
Il lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Il gets full guard.
Il throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Brant Simmons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Il throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Il trying to strike off his back.
Il looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simmons is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Il trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Il fails with the takedown#TD#
so Simmons counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
Simmons connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Simmons 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.
Il thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Il will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Il tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Il throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Il trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Il trying to strike off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kwang Yul Il has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brant Simmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Il shoots in for a double leg but Simmons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brant Simmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simmons has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brant Simmons!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simmons sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simmons really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz thows a leg kick but Simmons checks it
and Simmons counters with a head kick.
Luis Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz shoots in but Simmons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simmons blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Simmons looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
Brant Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Diaz.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Simmons.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simmons avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Simmons has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Diaz on the inside. #TD#
Simmons has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diaz uses from the top position. #SUB#
Simmons is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Simmons is keeping the position.
Simmons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Simmons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz advances to half guard.
Simmons is trying to get back to full guard.
Simmons is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Diaz prevents Simmons from standing back up.
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Simmons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simmons is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simmons avoid being mounted?
Diaz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Simmons!
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Simmons is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Simmons is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Diaz turns him over and now has his back.
Diaz struggling to land strikes to the head as Simmons covers up.
Diaz is trying to stick to Simmons's back but Simmons is turning into Diaz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diaz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Simmons.
Simmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Diaz is pulling down on Simmons's head to control his posture. #T4##SUB2#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simmons is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Simmons trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simmons's guard. #REVB#
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz shoots in but Simmons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Simmons jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Simmons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brant Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Simmons sprawls well.
As Diaz looks to move away, Simmons throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Simmons is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Simmons breaks from the clinch.
Simmons shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz shoots and misses #CL#
and Simmons counters by moving into the clinch.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Simmons gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Simmons has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Simmons manages to get underhooks.
Simmons working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simmons tries to pull guard but Diaz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diaz is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Diaz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simmons.
Diaz prevents Simmons from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Simmons.
Simmons is trying to drag Diaz to the mat but Diaz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Simmons is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Diaz decides to pull guard.
Simmons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simmons throws an elbow that misses. Diaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simmons's guard. Nice move by Diaz!#REVB##T3##SUB#
Simmons working for submissions but it's allowed Diaz to get to half guard.
Simmons wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz moves into full mount! Simmons won't be happy about that!
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diaz is continuing to stall.
Simmons tries to reverse the position but Diaz maintains control.
Simmons sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Simmons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4##SU2#
Diaz decides to stand up.
Simmons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simmons throws a counter high kick but Diaz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Simmons blocks a jab.#CL2#
Diaz rushes Simmons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz is trying to push Simmons away but Simmons has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Simmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Diaz rushes Simmons and presses him up against the cage.
Simmons is trying to pull guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simmons defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Simmons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Simmons is looking to counter with head kicks.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Simmons throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simmons off to one side.
Simmons goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.
Diaz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simmons counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Simmons stuffs the takedown.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brant Simmons. 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.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simmons counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T1#
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Diaz looks to move away, Simmons throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simmons makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Diaz really felt that one!
Diaz stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Simmons turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simmons has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.
Simmons tries to score a body lock takedown but Diaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simmons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Simmons turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Simmons breaks the clinch.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Simmons shows good takedown defense.
Simmons appears to be looking for a big counter.
Simmons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Simmons circles away easily
and Simmons counters with a head kick.
Simmons shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.#T4#
Simmons shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Simmons misses its target.
Simmons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Simmons lands with a slapping head kick.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simmons as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brant Simmons showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diaz 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Diaz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Monkoltham scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Brant Simmons has been cut.
Monkoltham swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simmons counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Monkoltham is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Simmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Monkoltham tries to get set, Simmons tries to push him back and clinch up but Monkoltham manages to avoid the attempt.
Simmons slips a jab and a cross from Monkoltham.
Simmons blocks a jab.
Monkoltham steps in with a hook that catches Simmons right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Monkoltham follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Simmons looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pongsak Monkoltham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Simmons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
El Salahuddin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSimmons.
El Salahuddin wants to slow Simmons down by chopping away at his legs.
As El Salahuddin tries to get set, Simmons tries to push him back and clinch up but El Salahuddin manages to avoid the attempt.
El Salahuddin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simmons counters with a head kick. That will keep El Salahuddin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Aslam El Salahuddin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says El Salahuddin as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
El Salahuddin forces Simmons back against the cage and clinches.
El Salahuddin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
El Salahuddin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. El Salahuddin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
El Salahuddin 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#
Simmons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for El Salahuddin on the ground.#SU2#
El Salahuddin escapes and gets back to his feet.
El Salahuddin misses with a takedown attempt - Simmons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Simmons enables El Salahuddin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Simmons manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Simmons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Simmons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. El Salahuddin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. El Salahuddin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
El Salahuddin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom but instead El Salahuddin passes into side control.
Simmons being controlled for a moment. #T2#
El Salahuddin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Simmons down.
#SU2#
El Salahuddin stands up.
Simmons shoots in looking for a takedown but El Salahuddin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simmons's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from El Salahuddin. #CL2#
El Salahuddin moves into the clinch.#TD2#
El Salahuddin has clasped his hands together around Simmons's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Salahuddin controls the position from side control.
Simmons tries to improve position but can't.
El Salahuddin advances to mount. #SUB2#
El Salahuddin has control of Simmons's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Simmons regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T3#
El Salahuddin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simmons gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Simmons actively working from the bottom here.
El Salahuddin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Salahuddin content to control rather than advance.
Simmons is in trouble now - El Salahuddin has advanced to mount! #T4#
Simmons in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
El Salahuddin content just to control the position here.
Simmons is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
El Salahuddin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Simmons to take his back!
Simmons is breathing heavily.
El Salahuddin lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
El Salahuddin controlling well, preventing Simmons from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Salahuddin throwing damaging strikes from the back! Simmons could be in trouble here!
El Salahuddin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Simmons's body.
El Salahuddin is hanging on to Simmons's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslam El Salahuddin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
El Salahuddin feints and as Simmons raises his hands in defense, El Salahuddin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
El Salahuddin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Salahuddin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Simmons's guard. #SU2#
El Salahuddin stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
El Salahuddin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Simmons did well to prevent El Salahuddin getting side control.#ROC2#
Simmons is rocked!
El Salahuddin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oh Simmons is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Let's hope that El Salahuddin 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.
Simmons is looking to improve his position.
Simmons seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
El Salahuddin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Simmons punching from the bottom.
El Salahuddin controlling the pace.
Simmons is trying to stand back up but El Salahuddin is controlling him
#T1#
El Salahuddin content to control rather than advance.
Simmons is looking for a sweep. El Salahuddin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
El Salahuddin is pressing down on Simmons's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simmons is holding on for now.
El Salahuddin controlling the pace.
Simmons is looking to control El Salahuddin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simmons avoid being mounted?
El Salahuddin stalling.
Simmons wants to control the action here but instead El Salahuddin manages to pass to full mount! #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.
El Salahuddin content just to control the position here.
El Salahuddin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
El Salahuddin controlling from the full mount.
El Salahuddin landing strikes from the mount.
El Salahuddin wants to take Simmons's back here but Simmons is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB2#
El Salahuddin looking to secure an arm triangle but Simmons defends it well.
Simmons is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Simmons is working hard here to advance position.
El Salahuddin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB2#
El Salahuddin working for a guillotine from mount but Simmons is in no mood to give up.
Aslam El Salahuddin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simmons is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
El Salahuddin scoring with strikes but Simmons is staying in there.
Simmons tries to improve his position but instead El Salahuddin has taken his back! #SUB2#
El Salahuddin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on Simmons's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
El Salahuddin controlling from the back.
El Salahuddin controlling well, preventing Simmons from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
El Salahuddin throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Simmons!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good control from El Salahuddin.
El Salahuddin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
El Salahuddin looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Simmons taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aslam El Salahuddin!
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