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Event:
AKF 42 | Diego vs. Benedetti
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davis with a hook.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
Simmons tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab by Davis.
Davis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Davis is looking to slow Simmons down with leg kicks.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simmons throws a shot from downtown. Davis moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Simmons closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Simmons breaks from the clinch.
Davis lands with a shot to the body.
Simmons slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Simmons is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simmons moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been informed that Simmons has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Simmons is just out of range.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simmons is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Davis with a body shot.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Simmons takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simmons scores with a three punch combo!
Davis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Davis throws a leg kick but Simmons checks it.
Davis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at McGrady FT in the buildup to the fight.
Simmons misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simmons.
Davis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis cracks a nice hook into Simmons's ribs.
Davis feints and then cracks Simmons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simmons down. #CL#
Davis clinches up against the ropes.
Simmons lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
Simmons just leaning against Davis, taking a breather.
Simmons misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Simmons breaks the clinch.
Davis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2##CL2#
Davis tries to keep at a distance but Simmons has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simmons.
A frustrated look appears on Simmons's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Simmons digs a right hand underneath Davis's ribcage. Davis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simmons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Simmons fails to land. #BC2#
Simmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Simmons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davis, pushing him back against the ropes.
Simmons blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Davis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Simmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice defenses there by Simmons.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Davis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Davis misses with a low kick as Simmons jumps back.
Jonathan Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Simmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simmons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simmons wants to clinch.
A head kick by Simmons misses
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Simmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davis misses the shot to the body.
Simmons ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Davis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Simmons.
#CUT2#It looks like Jonathan Davis has been cut.
Davis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jonathan Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Simmons ducks right into an uppercut from Davis.
A low kick lands for Simmons.
Simmons throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
#T1#
Davis throws a solid leg kick but Simmons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Davis.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
Simmons misses with a few strikes there.
Simmons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Davis to score with a decent uppercut.
Simmons falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD#
and Davis counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Simmons to the mat! Davis runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Simmons is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!#ROC#Simmons is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tyler Simmons has been cut.
Good shot there by Simmons.
Davis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Davis has Simmons up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC2#
Simmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons blocks a jab.
Simmons lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Simmons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him?
Simmons connects with a solid leg kick.
Simmons seems to have recovered his senses.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Simmons defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Davis.#T2#
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Simmons is just out of range.
Davis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simmons's sensitive parts.
Davis lands a glancing blow to the side of Simmons's head.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simmons walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Simmons is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jonathan Davis!
Jonathan Davis was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
AKF 35 | Durand vs. Benedetti
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Simmons jabs Jewish right on the nose. Jewish blinks but takes it well.
Simmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jewish.
It appears Simmons was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jewish dips to his left and cracks Simmons with an uppercut!
I Am Jewish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jewish misses with an uppercut.
Simmons appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jewish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simmons.
Jewish throws a body punch but Simmons moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jewish misses the target.
It appears Simmons was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jewish showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simmons.
Jewish throws a looping overhand right but Simmons ducks down to avoid it.
Jewish has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jewish lands with a shot to the body.
Jewish throws a hook but Simmons blocks it.
That kick from Simmons tenderised Jewish's leg. Jewish is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jewish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Jewish.
Jewish scores with a shot to the body.
Jewish feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Simmonss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Jewish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Simmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simmons tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Jewish throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simmons tried to counter with a leg kick but Jewish avoided it.
Simmons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jewish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simmons.
Jewish comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jewish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simmons moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jewish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simmons scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Simmons throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jewish throws a hook but Simmons avoids it easily.
Jewish just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSimmons.
Jewish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simmons.
Jewish fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simmons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jewish lands a glancing blow to the side of Simmons's head.
Jewish connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Simmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jewish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simmons glances at the clock... BAM! Jewish nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Simmons crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Simmons is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). I Am Jewish!
A victorious I Am Jewish thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
AKF 25 | Turner vs. Entei
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Cortez throws a leg kick but Simmons sees it coming and moves out of range.
Simmons slips a straight right by Cortez.
A combination from Simmons does no damage.
Cortez connects with a leg kick.
Simmons throws a body kick that misses.
Cortez tried to counter with a leg kick but Simmons avoided it.
A good leg kick by Cortez.
A solid body kick from Cortez.
Cortez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simmons checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simmons checks a leg kick.
Simmons tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez throws a lazy body kick
and Simmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simmons moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Simmons moves out of range as Cortez throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons tries a head kick but it misses.
Juanito Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez sizes up Simmons with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A low kick from Cortez is predictable there
and Simmons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Simmons steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cortez. That one must have hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by Cortez as he connects with a hook.
Cortez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simmons circles away quickly and effectively.
Simmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortez moves away.
A clash of legs there as Simmons blocks the low kick.#T1#
A big left from Cortez misses.
Simmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simmons throws a push kick but Cortez slaps the foot to one side.
Simmons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Simmons blocks the body kick.
Cortez connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2#
Simmons pushes Cortez up against the ropes in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Simmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Cortez.
A swing and a miss from Cortez.
Simmons blocks a jab.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simmons checks a leg kick.
Simmons unleashes a big counter combination but Cortez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Simmons wants to clinch up but Cortez keeps it at a distance.
Cortez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Simmons misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Simmons throws a leg kick but Cortez moved away.
Cortez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cortez digs a good hook to Simmons's body.
Cortez misses with an uppercut. Simmons saw that one coming.
Simmons blocks a low kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons moves out of range of the body kick.
A big left from Cortez misses.
Simmons staying out of range there.
Cortez scoring well with a low kick there.
Simmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simmons throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cortez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simmons.
Cortez throws a leg kick which misses Simmons's front leg but catches the back leg as Simmons tries to avoid it.
Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez thumps Simmons with a low kick.
Cortez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Simmons's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Simmons.
Simmons misses with a body kick.
Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simmons.#T3#
Cortez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cortez lands a really nice looking cross but Simmons seems unphased.
Cortez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simmons stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cortez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cortez cracks Simmons with an open hand slap.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Simmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simmons tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez tests Simmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cortez wants to land a leg kick but Simmons is out of range.
Simmons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cortez.
Cortez throws a hook to the side of Simmons's head but Simmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simmons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cortez lands a head shot.
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!
Cortez lands a leg kick that knocks Simmons off balance momentarily.
Simmons's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simmons manages to avoid it.
Cortez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Simmons connects with a high kick. #T4#
Cortez misses with an uppercut.
Simmons throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cortez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simmons lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Simmons slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Simmons's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
A jab from Cortez finds it's way through Simmons's defenses.
Cortez wants to land a leg kick but Simmons is out of range.
Simmons checks the leg kick.
Cortez with a nice cross.
Simmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez looks to throw a body kick
and Simmons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simmons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cortez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simmons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simmons blocks a leg kick.
Simmons throws a counter combo.
Cortez thuds a left hand into Simmons's body.
Cortez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simmons's sensitive parts.
Cortez misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juanito Cortez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simmons avoids a kick to the body.
Cortez thows a leg kick but Simmons checks it
and Simmons counters with a straight right hand.
Cortez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Cortez misses with a low kick.
Simmons throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cortez misses with a hook.
Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortez.
Cortez connects with an inside leg kick.
Simmons gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Juanito Cortez is winning the standup battle so far.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez slips under a jab from Simmons.
Cortez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Cortez.
A big left from Cortez misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cortez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cortez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simmons checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simmons unleashes a big counter combination but Cortez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cortez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cortez duly obliges. #T1#
Cortez lands with a nice body kick.
Cortez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simmons.
Cortez throws a leg kick but Simmons moved away.
Simmons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simmons misses with a double jab.
Cortez lands a high kick!
Simmons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cortez to score with a decent uppercut.
Cortez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#Simmons is rocked!
Cortez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Simmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Cortez finish him?
Simmons walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Simmons is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Juanito Cortez!
During a confident post fight interview, Juanito Cortez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AKF 21 | Robbins vs. Beukeboom
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Simmons lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Simmons has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ruas.
Simmons misses with a head kick.
Ruas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simmons moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Simmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Simmons slips under a jab.
Ruas throws a jab when Simmons was well out of range.
Simmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruas.
Simmons slips under a jab.
Ruas throws a hook but Simmons blocks it.
Ruas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ruas looks for the body kick but Simmons saw that one coming.
Simmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruas.
Ruas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruas throws a shot from downtown. Simmons moves away and avoids it.
Simmons only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Simmons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruas as he connects with a hook.
Ruas throws a hook but Simmons avoids it easily.
Simmons throws a counter combo.
Ruas throws a lazy uppercut
and Simmons counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ruas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Ruas misses with a looping right.
Ruas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Simmons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simmons moves out of range of the body kick from Ruas.
Ruas looks to land a body kick but Simmons moved away.
Simmons slips under a jab from Ruas.
Ruas misses with a looping right.
Ruas throws a jab when Simmons was well out of range.
Simmons tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been informed that Simmons has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Simmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simmons staying out of range there.
Ruas throws an overhand right that lands on Simmons's shoulder, as Simmons tries to avoid the shot.
Simmons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruas throws a shot from downtown. Simmons moves away and avoids it.
Ruas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simmons moves away.
Ruas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simmons's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Simmons scrambles back to his feet.
Ruas throws a hook but Simmons avoids it easily.
Simmons drops his hands momentarily and Ruas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons misses with the combination.
Ruas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Ruas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruas.
Simmons scores with a head kick. Ruas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ruas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simmons gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ruas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Simmons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Simmons ducks right into an uppercut from Ruas.
Ruas throws a looping overhand right but Simmons ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Simmons moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Simmons breaks the clinch.
Simmons closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Simmons misses with a head kick.
Ruas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Simmons lands with a nice combination. Ruas backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#Ruas is rocked!#T3#
Simmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Simmons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flavio Ruas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruas.
Ruas missing with a left hand there. Simmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simmons is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ruas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oh Ruas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Simmons closes the distance and clinches.
Simmons breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Ruas with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Ruas looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Ruas get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tyler Simmons! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Simmons closes the distance and pushes Roth back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Simmons.
I was talking to Simmons's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Roth slows down the pace here.
Simmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
Simmons misses with a low kick.
Simmons throws a wild body kick that Roth sees coming a mile off.
Roth with the counter takedown but Simmons avoids it easily.
Roth shoots and misses
and Simmons counters with a big head kick but Roth shrugs it off.
Simmons misses with a head kick.
Roth looks to score with a jab to the body but Simmons is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Simmons closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Simmons breaks the clinch.
Simmons misses with a double jab.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons tries to work over Roth's front leg with a kick but Roth checks it.
Roth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Simmons throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roth.
Simmons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyler Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Simmons is predictable there #CL2#
and Roth counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Simmons lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Simmons breaks the clinch.
Roth slips a jab from Simmons.
Roth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick by Simmons misses #CL2#
and Roth counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Roth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simmons or not.
Simmons digs a right hand underneath Roth's ribcage. Roth let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roth somewhat.
Tyler Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toran Roth.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons throws a head kick that misses.
Roth blocks a head kick by Simmons.
Roth lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Simmons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Simmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simmons throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Roth counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Simmons pushes Roth off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Roth tries to keep at a distance but Simmons has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Roth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyler Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Simmons as Roth shoots in.#TD2#
Roth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Simmons napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Simmons is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Roth passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Simmons!
Roth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Roth wants to control the pace but Simmons is squirming around nicely.
Simmons wants to hold on but Roth pushes him away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simmons holds on to Roth around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Simmons can't escape the position.
Roth controlling the position easily from mount.
Simmons tries to lock up and control but Roth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Roth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simmons is looking to escape.
Simmons wants to control but Roth is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Simmons dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Simmons is looking to clinch.
Simmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No joy there for Simmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roth avoids the head kick by Simmons.
Simmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roth can do to turn this around?
Roth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simmons went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick and Roth moves out of range easily.
Simmons lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Simmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roth was well out of range. Poor timing from Simmons.
Roth throws a series of punches but Simmons moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick and Roth moves out of range easily.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roth with the counter takedown but Simmons avoids it easily.
Simmons slaps away a takedown attempt from Roth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Simmons throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Roth counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Simmons is looking for a sweep. Roth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simmons is trying to control but can't.
Roth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simmons's head.
Simmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simmons is trying to maintain the position but Roth is very close to passing his half guard.
Roth is taking a breather. Simmons says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Toran Roth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roth wants to pass to mount but Simmons is defending the position.
Roth prevents Simmons from improving his position.#T2#
Roth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Simmons trying to hold on to Roth's head to control him but Roth postures up.
Simmons is in trouble now - Roth has advanced to mount!
Simmons is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simmons is working to get back to half guard.
Roth controlling the pace for now.
Simmons is squirming around, avoiding Roth's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Simmons wants to hold on but Roth pushes him away.
Simmons regains half guard.
Simmons is trying to stand up here but Roth is controlling him well.
Simmons wants to control but Roth is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Roth is working for an americana but Simmons has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Roth was thinking about the submission.
Simmons is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roth is controlling him.
Roth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roth passes into half guard.
Roth prevents Simmons from improving his position.
Roth slows the pace down in half guard.
Simmons trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons is controlling Roth's trapped leg to prevent Roth from advancing to side control.
Roth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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 Tyler Simmons will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Simmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simmons throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Simmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simmons wants to clinch up but Roth keeps it at a distance.
Simmons stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simmons wants it to stay on the feet.
Simmons swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roth counters with a series of strikes. Simmons will be more careful next time no doubt.
Simmons moves in looking to clinch but Roth pushes him off.
Roth thuds his right hand into Simmons's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simmons pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roth is out of range and Simmons settles back down.
Roth throws a fast counter high kick but Simmons manages to duck under it in time.
Roth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Roth gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roth wants to control but Simmons is keeping him busy.
Simmons tries to bench press Roth off him but Roth keeps the position. #T1#
Roth moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Roth working away.
Simmons gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Roth not doing much here.
Simmons controlling the position for now.#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.
Roth passes to side control.
Simmons seems a little lost for a moment, as Roth dominates the positioning.
Simmons is trying to control Roth's posture but Roth avoids it.
Roth advances to full mount.
Simmons wants to control but Roth is having none of it.#SUB2#
Roth is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Simmons can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Roth content just to control the position here.
Toran Roth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Simmons working to try and regain half guard.
Roth controlling from mount.
Simmons is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Roth content just to control the position here.
Simmons is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Roth has hold of Simmons's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Simmons manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Roth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Roth moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Simmons has worked his arm free - good work by Simmons!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Roth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toran Roth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simmons has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
HFC 91 - Leifsson vs Babinski
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Glanton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luke Glanton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glanton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A right-left combo lands from Glanton. #CUT2#It looks like Tyler Simmons has been cut.
Glanton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC2#Simmons is rocked!
Glanton connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Simmons out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Glanton!
Luke Glanton bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HFC 82 - Stardust vs Smith
Date: Jul 02, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Cannabino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simmons prevents Cannabino from breaking the clinch.
Simmons working hard to break the clinch.
Simmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simmons misses with a body punch.
Simmons holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cannabino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simmons prevents Cannabino from breaking the clinch.
Simmons misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Simmons breaks from the clinch.
Simmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Cannabino moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simmons throws a nice looking combination but Cannabino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cannabino lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cannabino circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Cannabino clinches with his opponent.
Simmons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cannabino or not. #T1#
The referee calls for Cannabino to work.
Simmons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Simmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simmons has Cannabino pressed against the cage, preventing Cannabino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee calls for Simmons to work.
Simmons tries to work over Cannabino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simmons is trying to break free.#BC2#
Cannabino breaks from the clinch.
Cannabino lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cannabino tries to clinch up.
Cannabino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Simmons was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cannabino.#CL2#
Cannabino has closed the distance and engaged Simmons in a clinch.
#BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch.
Simmons lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cannabino takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Simmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cannabino unleashes a big counter combination but Simmons bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Simmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the body from Simmons misses
and Cannabino counters with a left and a right that stings Simmons.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons tries to clinch up but Cannabino circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Cannabino misses its intended target.
Cannabino throws an off balance right hand
and Simmons counters with a nice kick to the body. #CL2#
Cannabino moves into the clinch.#BC#
Simmons breaks the clinch.
Simmons tries to close the distance and clinch but Cannabino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannabino.
Cannabino tries a head kick but it misses.
Simmons seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Simmons plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Cannabino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simmons lands a high kick!
#T3##CL2#
Cannabino drives through and clinches with Simmons against the cage.
Cannabino will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simmons up against the cage.
Simmons looking to slow down the pace here.
Cannabino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simmons is trying to force a seperation but Cannabino has the dominant position.#BC2#
Cannabino breaks from the clinch.
Cannabino moves in looking to clinch but Simmons pushes him off.
Simmons seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Simmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cannabino tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Cannabino.
#CL2#
Cannabino rushes Simmons and presses him up against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Simmons takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Simmons's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Simmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Cannabino.
Cannabino stalling against the cage.
Cannabino being controlled against the cage.
Simmons lands a right hand.
Simmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Simmons misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cannabino slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Simmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Emporio Cannabino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
That's time! Simmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A head kick by Simmons misses
and Cannabino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cannabino throws a sloppy head kick and Simmons moves out of range easily.
Simmons went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cannabino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simmons.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses.
Simmons swings widly with a right hand
and Cannabino counters with a straight right hand.
Cannabino walks forward, straight into a front kick from Simmons.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch but Simmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simmons tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cannabino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been told by Simmons's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Simmons misses with the combination.
Cannabino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cannabino in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Simmons.
Simmons pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Simmons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cannabino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simmons throws a head kick but Cannabino moves out of range.
#CL2#
Simmons tries to keep at a distance but Cannabino has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Cannabino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Simmons blocks the low kick.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick and Cannabino moves out of range easily.
Simmons throws a leg kick but Cannabino moved away.
Tyler Simmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Simmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cannabino lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Cannabino moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyler Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Cannabino avoids the head kick by Simmons.
Cannabino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cannabino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cannabino checks a low kick from Simmons.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Simmons avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
Simmons throws a head kick but Cannabino moves out of range.
Cannabino lands a jab.#CL2#
Cannabino drives through and clinches with Simmons against the cage.
#BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Cannabino scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Cannabino takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Simmons manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Cannabino closes the distance and clinches.
Simmons lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Simmons is trying to break the clinch but Cannabino has him pressed against the cage.
Simmons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Cannabino stalling against the cage.
Simmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmons goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cannabino lands an overhand right.
Cannabino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simmons manages to avoid it.
Simmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simmons misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Simmons pushes Cannabino up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Simmons breaks from the clinch.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick
and Cannabino counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons throws a head kick that misses
and Cannabino counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cannabino finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL2#
Cannabino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Cannabino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cannabino is looking to slow Simmons down with leg kicks.
Simmons tries to close the distance and clinch but Cannabino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cannabino cracks Simmons with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Simmons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyler Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simmons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cannabino finds it's way round the side to connect with Simmons's head. #ROC2#Simmons is rocked!#CL2#
Cannabino has closed the distance and engaged Simmons in a clinch.
Cannabino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cannabino just leaning against Simmons, taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simmons working hard to break the clinch.
Cannabino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cannabino is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emporio Cannabino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Simmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simmons feints a jab promting Cannabino to slip. Simmons then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cannabino slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cannabino throws a counter combo.
Cannabino moves forwards but Simmons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cannabino plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Simmons misses with a kick to the body
and Cannabino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Cannabino rushes Simmons and presses him up against the cage.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cannabino leaning against his opponent.
Cannabino lands a right hand.
Cannabino letting Simmons take a breather here.#BC2#
Cannabino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Simmons. Cannabino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Cannabino tests Simmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Simmons is having none of it.
Cannabino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cannabino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simmons lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Cannabino takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmons is looking to wear down Cannabino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick and Cannabino moves out of range easily.
Cannabino throws a counter combo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Simmons - that will leave a mark!
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Simmons manages to break the clinch.
Simmons wants to clinch up but Cannabino keeps it at a distance.#T2##CL2#
Cannabino instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Simmons clinches up with Cannabino and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons can't find room to land a body shot as Cannabino controls the action.
Cannabino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cannabino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simmons has had enough of the clinch but Cannabino keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
Simmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simmons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Simmons lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cannabino moves in looking to clinch but Simmons pushes him off.
Simmons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Simmons throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cannabino.
A combination from Simmons does no damage. #T3#
Cannabino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simmons wants to clinch.
A low kick from Simmons is predictable there
and Cannabino counters with a one-two to the body.
Simmons blocks a head kick by Cannabino.
Simmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simmons is looking for a counter combo.
Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simmons tries to clinch up but Cannabino circles away and keeps his distance.
Cannabino appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cannabino tries a head kick but it misses.
Crunch! Simmons slams his shin into Cannabino's torso.
Cannabino looks for the body kick but Simmons saw that one coming. #CL2#
Simmons gets tackled into the cage by Cannabino. Cannabino maintains the clinch. #T4#
Cannabino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cannabino wants to break free but Simmons has control.
Simmons lands a hook that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards. #BC2#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Simmons moves into the clinch.
Emporio Cannabino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Tyler Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simmons throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Simmons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cannabino, pushing him back against the cage.
Simmons scores with a shot to the side of Cannabino's head. #BC#
Simmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Simmons moves out of range.
Cannabino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyler Simmons.
Well Cannabino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emporio Cannabino!
After winning the bout, Emporio Cannabino thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 71 - Sosa vs Ford
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Simmons darts in and clinches Jukola up against the cage.
Jukola blocking some punches.
Jukola drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simmons pulls his leg out and moves away.
Simmons throws a head kick that Jukola semi-blocks.
#CUT#It looks like Simeoni Jukola has been cut.
Simmons tries a head kick but it misses.
Jukola was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Simmons has Jukola up against the cage in a clinch.
Jukola looking for a takedown. #BC#
Simmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmons connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Simmons closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Simmons.
Jukola manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jukola can't get the takedown.
Tyler Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simeoni Jukola.
Jukola is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Simmons.
Simmons misses with a punch to the body.
Simmons is pressed up against the cage. Jukola has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Simmons down to the mat. Simmons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Simmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jukola takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Simmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simmons scores with a kick to the midsection.
Simmons scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jukola has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Simmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simmons catches Jukola with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Jukola has Simmons up against the cage in a clinch.
Jukola is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Simmons gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simmons is pressed up against the cage. Jukola has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Simmons down to the mat. Simmons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Jukola closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Simmons did well to prevent Jukola getting side control.
Jukola not doing much here.
Simmons controlling the position for now.#T2#
Simmons is looking to improve his position.
Simmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jukola.
Simmons holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Simmons has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jukola is working away from the top position though.
Jukola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons is trying to stand.
Simmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jukola.
Simmons is looking to escape.#T3#
Jukola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jukola trying to control from half guard but Simmons is working away.
Simmons looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been told by Simmons's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tyler Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jukola clinches up against the cage.
Simmons is trying to break the clinch but Jukola has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Jukola jumps guard.
#SU#
Simmons stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Simmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Simmons throws a lazy head kick
and Jukola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukola avoids the head kick by Simmons.
Jukola fails with a takedown attempt.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick and Jukola moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukola! But no joy.
Simmons scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4##TD2#
Jukola closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Simmons throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Jukola shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Simmons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jukola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jukola postures up in Simmons's guard and throws a big left but Simmons blocks it.
Jukola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simmons is trying to keep Jukola in close.
Jukola showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simmons wants to hit a sweep here but Jukola passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Simmons there!
Jukola thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Simmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simeoni Jukola's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jukola fails to land the takedown.
Jukola changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to avoid it but Jukola manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simmons to the ground. Simmons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jukola tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simmons defends well and Jukola ends up having to push Simmons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tyler Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simeoni Jukola.
Jukola shoots in for a takedown but Simmons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simmons swinging wildly here.
Simmons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jukola counters with a good low kick that Simmons was not able to check.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jukola.
Simmons is looking for a counter combo.
Jukola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simmons but Simmons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Simmons clinches up with Jukola and pushes him back against the cage.
Simmons gets underhooks to prevent Jukola's takedown attempt.
Jukola being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Simmons swings for the body but Jukola moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukola misses.
Jukola fails with the takedown.
A slapping body kick lands there for Simmons.
Simmons scores with a one two! Jukola had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Simmons misses with the combination.
Jukola throws a big counter head kick but Simmons avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Simmons does no damage.
Jukola fails to land the takedown.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick and Jukola moves out of range easily.
Tyler Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jukola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simmons lands a jab to Jukola's midsection.#T2#
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simmons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jukola.
Simmons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jukola.
Tyler Simmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Jukola is breathing heavily.
Simmons lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jukola can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jukola is looking to clinch but Simmons is avoiding it.
Jukola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simmons sprawls well. Simmons wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jukola gets slowly back to his feet.
Simmons throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jukola's head.
Simmons lands with a kick to the temple. Jukola shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jukola shoots in for a double leg but Simmons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Simmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Simmons throws a head kick but Jukola moves out of range.
Simmons thows a leg kick but Jukola checks it
and Jukola counters with an inside leg kick.
Jukola shoots in but Simmons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simmons throws a big counter combination but Jukola scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Simmons.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jukola is defended easily by Simmons.#CL#
Simmons drives through and clinches with Jukola against the cage.
Jukola can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Simmons breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Simmons has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Simmons stalling in the clinch but Jukola improves position.
Simmons misses with a punch to the body.
Simmons lands with a left to the head.
Jukola goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simmons prevents it.
Tyler Simmons has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jukola has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Simmons is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jukola goes for a takedown attempt but Simmons pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Simmons rushes Jukola with punches - Jukola moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Jukola goes down! Simmons follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Simmons! |
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Date: Nov 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Yashweh moves out of range of the body kick from Simmons.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yashweh! But no joy.#TD2#
Yashweh gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Yashweh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yashweh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simmons does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Yashweh is working for a kimura but Simmons is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yashweh trying to control the pace.
Simmons is trying to stand up here but Yashweh is controlling him well. #T1#
Yashweh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working. #SUB2#
Yashweh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simmons doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yashweh. #SUB2#
Yashweh seems to be working for a kimura but Simmons defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Yashweh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yashweh sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Yashweh is working for a kimura but Simmons is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Yashweh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Yashweh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yashweh is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Yashweh seems to be looking for submissions.
Yashweh is controlling the pace.
Simmons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yashweh on the ground.#SUB2#
Yashweh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simmons is just riding it out for now. Yashweh eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Yashweh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simmons has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simmons trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Yashweh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simmons sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yashweh in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wotan Yashweh dominated that 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.
#R2#
Simmons throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Yashweh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Yashweh has hold of one of Simmons's legs. Simmons is fighting the takedown attempt but Yashweh gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Yashweh 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.
Yashweh passes Simmons's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Yashweh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Yashweh is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yashweh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simmons has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Yashweh seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Yashweh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Simmons wants to control but Yashweh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simmons is trying to stand back up but Yashweh is controlling him
Yashweh trying to control the action but Simmons is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yashweh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simmons is just riding it out for now. Yashweh eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yashweh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Yashweh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wotan Yashweh has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Yashweh seems to be working for a kimura but Simmons defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Yashweh is looking for a kimura but Simmons is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yashweh to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Yashweh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simmons is just riding it out for now. Yashweh eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Yashweh is looking for a kimura but Simmons is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yashweh to get the leverage. #T3#
Yashweh trying to pass the guard but Simmons defending well.
Simmons wants to control but Yashweh is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Simmons is defending against the submission attempts here by Yashweh.
#SUB2#
Yashweh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simmons defends it well. #SUB2#
Yashweh wants to work for an arm triangle but Simmons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Yashweh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simmons trying to control here.
Yashweh tries to pass to full mount but Simmons defends it. #SUB2#
Yashweh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simmons is just riding it out for now. Yashweh eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yashweh is looking to advance position but Simmons won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wotan Yashweh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Simmons'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#
Simmons pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yashweh back to the cage. Simmons follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yashweh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simmons defends well and Yashweh ends up having to push Simmons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Simmons throws a front kick aimed at Yashweh's knee but Yashweh avoids it well.
Yashweh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Simmons lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simmons takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yashweh slips a jab and a cross from Simmons.
Yashweh moves out of range as Simmons strikes.
Yashweh slips a straight right by Simmons.
Yashweh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Simmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yashweh was well out of range. Poor timing from Simmons.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Yashweh moves into the clinch successfully.
Yashweh can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Yashweh lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Yashweh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simmons is looking to control Yashweh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simmons avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB2#
Yashweh is looking for a kimura but Simmons is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yashweh to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yashweh wants to work for an arm triangle but Simmons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Yashweh is trying to work for a kimura but Simmons is defending well.
#SUB2#
Yashweh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simmons trying to control here.
Wotan Yashweh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##SUB2#
Yashweh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Yashweh is looking for a kimura but Simmons is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yashweh to get the leverage.
Yashweh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simmons wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Yashweh is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Yashweh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simmons is trying to maintain the position but Yashweh is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Yashweh seems to be looking for submissions.
Simmons is refusing to be controlled, as Yashweh sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Yashweh is trying for a kimura here. Simmons looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Yashweh wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wotan Yashweh!
A relieved looking Wotan Yashweh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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