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Event:
BKFC 15 - Widenose vs Ford
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Simon shoots in for a double leg but Tabares sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tabares throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tabares lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tabares scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Kamaru Simon has been cut.
Tabares scores with a hook to the body. Simon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tabares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tabares lands an overhand right.
Tabares lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tabares.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Tabares drops Simon with a beautiful combination! Simon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tabares is looking for the KO!#ROC#Simon is rocked!
Tabares cracks Simon with a left hook right on the temple and Simon goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Tabares lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Simon is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Tabares!
In defeat, Kamaru Simon stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for you support, I will come back stronger.'. |
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Event:
BKFC 5 - Thwack vs Ford
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Simon throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown tried to counter with a leg kick but Simon avoided it.
Brown connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Simon moves into the clinch.
Simon misses with a punch to the body.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown misses with an elbow strike.
Simon trying to land knees to the body.
Simon misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as Simon tries to tie him up.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Simon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Simon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Simon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Simon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but Simon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Simon dodges an elbow strike from Brown.
Simon lands an elbow just above Brown 's eye.
Simon lands an elbow that stopped Brown in his tracks for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Simon.
Simon tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Simon back against the cage.
Simon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Simon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown throws an elbow that misses.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simon or not.
Brown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown gets through Simon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brown blocks an elbow strike from Simon.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Brown lands a body shot.
Simon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Simon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Simon after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but Simon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Simon stalling the fight.
Simon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brown pressing his opponent against the cage.
Simon lands a damaging elbow.
Brown looking for a takedown.
Simon misses with an elbow strike.
Simon blocks the elbow strike.
Simon misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simon misses with a punch to the body.
Brown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Simon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Simon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Simon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Simon has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Simon swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simon misses with the head strike.
Simon has Brown pressed against the cage.
Simon avoids the elbow strike from Brown, against the cage.
Simon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Simon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short uppercut from Brown. #T4#
Simon trying to stall but Brown improves his position.
Nice elbow from Simon.
The referee calls for Brown to work.
Brown leaning against his opponent.
Brown prevents a body shot from Simon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Brown.
Simon trying to land knees to the body.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Brown prevents a body shot from Simon.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Simon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Simon throws a low kick, looking for Brown's leg but Brown calmly moves out of range.
Brown looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kamaru Simon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Simon rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simon is looking to control Brown's arms but Brown gets an underhook and turns him. Now Simon has his back to the cage.
Brown pushes Simon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simon throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Simon tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Simon takes a shot to the head.
Simon is trying to stall.
#BC#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Brown.
Brown checks a low kick from Simon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown cracks Simon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#Simon is rocked!
Brown steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Simon is out on his feet! Brown sets himself and nearly takes Simon's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leroy Brown!
A very excited looking Leroy Brown made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Kamaru Simon had this to say: 'Thank you for you support, I will come back stronger.'. |
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Event:
King of the Jungle
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Simon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Simon moves out of range easily.
As Ford looks to move away, Simon throws a big counter combo but Ford just gets out of the way.#TD#
Ford gets caught napping as Simon dives in and scores a takedown. Ford manages to retain guard.
Ford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simon is controlling him.
We've been hearing that Simon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Simon throwing strikes from guard but Ford blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simon is controlling him. #T1#
Simon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford wants to stand and escape but Simon is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Ford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ford is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A big left from Simon misses.
A left lands for Ford.
Ford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ford displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Simon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Simon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ford avoids a kick to the body.
Ford wants to counter with a clinch but Simon pushes him away.#CL#
Simon instigates a clinch. #BC#
Simon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ford lands a really nice looking cross but Simon seems unphased.
#T3#
Ford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simon circles away quickly and effectively.
Ford looks to land a combination but Simon avoids it well.
Ford scores with a hook to the body. Simon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck for Ford with that takedown attempt.
Simon throws a head kick but Ford moves out of range.
Ford cracks Simon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Simon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ford to the mat! Ford manages to get full guard.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ford is keeping the position for now.
Simon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Simon being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Ford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ford working for a triangle but Simon defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Ford dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Simon misses with a body kick.
Kamaru Simon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simon.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch but Simon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simon is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ford throws a series of punches but Simon moves out of range.
Simon throws a push kick but Ford slaps the foot to one side.
Simon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simon throws a big counter combination but Ford scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Ford finds it's target.
Ford throws a right and a left that Simon avoids nicely.
Simon thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ford avoids the head kick by Simon.
#T1#
Simon thows a leg kick but Ford checks it
and Simon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Simon closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Ford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ford as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Simon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Well, if Simon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ford is looking to escape.#T2#
Ford is looking to control Simon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ford avoid being mounted?
Simon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ford has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simon is working away from the top position though.
Ford is holding on to half guard well.
Ford is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Ford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simon doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Simon misses with a low kick.
Ford fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Simon clinches. #TD#
Simon has Ford pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Simon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ford tumbling to the mat - Simon dives into Ford's guard.
Ford throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ford working a defensive guard here.
Ford is controlling Simon's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon postures up.
#T4#
Ford looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Simon content to stall in guard here.
Ford wants to get back to his feet but Simon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ford has his hands on Simon's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henry Ford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Ford connects with a nice looking jab.
Simon throws a sloppy body shot
and Ford counters with a left and a right that stings Simon. #CL#
Simon has Ford up against the cage in a clinch.
Simon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simon.
#BC#
Simon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Simon on the side of the head.
Henry Ford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simon throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ford counters with a shoot takedown. Simon fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #ES#
Simon pushes Ford off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Ford goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Simon slips a jab and a cross from Ford.
Simon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ford pinned against the cage. Ford gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamaru Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ford throws a counter combo.
Simon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ford avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Simon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ford works over Simon's head and body with a nice combination.
Simon blocks a head kick by Ford.
As Ford backs away, Simon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ford might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice cross by Ford.#T3#
Simon throws a head kick that misses
and Ford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ford circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Simon drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Ford follows Simon to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Ford!
Henry Ford gave a mention to Finnish Elite Extreme Science in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Kamaru Simon stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for you support, I will come back stronger.'. |
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Event:
Junglefights 5
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Simon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simon is looking to chop away at Lawrence's legs.
Lawrence throws a counter combo.
Simon throws a leg kick
and Lawrence counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawrence lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lawrence swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simon is looking to counter punch.
Simon with the inside leg kick.
Simon throws a leg kick
and Lawrence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lawrence jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Simon gets a clinch. #BC#
Simon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Simon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Lawrence tries to bench press Simon off him but Simon keeps the position.
Lawrence looks to move to half guard but instead Simon has passed into mount! Damn!
Simon controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Simon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Simon controlling from mount. #T2#
Lawrence wants to control but Simon is having none of it.
Simon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Simon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Simon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Simon controlling the pace for now.
Simon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Simon with shots to the head and body - Lawrence looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Lawrence is rocked!
Simon cracks Lawrence with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamaru Simon!
A very excited looking Kamaru Simon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Junglefights 3
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Lock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Simon as Lock shoots in.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Lock.
No luck for Lock with that takedown attempt.
Kamaru Simon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Lock.
Lock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simon counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Simon.
Lock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lock misses with a takedown attempt
and Simon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simon lands a body shot.
Lock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Lock is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lock dives in and grabs Simon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simon pushes down on Lock's head and hops out.
It looked like Simon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Simon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lock defends well and Simon ends up having to push Lock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1##BC#
Simon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick there by Simon.
Simon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lock tries to avoid it but Simon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lock to the ground. Lock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Lock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lock dives in and grabs Simon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simon pushes down on Lock's head and hops out.
Lock dives in and grabs Simon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simon pushes down on Lock's head and hops out.
Lock has his takedown stuffed
and Simon counters with a series of strikes. Lock will be more careful next time no doubt.
Simon lands a leg kick that knocks Lock off balance momentarily.
Lock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Simon jabs Lock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lock darts in looking for a takedown but Simon gets double underhooks and turns Lock into the cage.
Lock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simon swivels and escapes.
Simon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lock has a takedown stuffed.
Lock looks winded!#T2#
Simon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Simon as Lock shoots in.
Simon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lock sprawls and moves away.
Lock tries for a takedown but Simon circles away easily
and Simon counters with a nice leg kick.
Lock shoots in and drives through. Simon sprawls well.#CL#
Simon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Simon has picked Lock up - he's going for a ride! Simon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Simon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simon content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Lock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Lock is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon stalling. #SUB2#
Lock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simon pulls his head out easily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lock trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lock shoots in for a takedown but Simon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simon wants it to stay on the feet.
Simon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Lock feints and as Simon raises his hands in defense, Lock changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lock distracts Simon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lock scoring with some ground and pound.
Lock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Simon keeping moving, preventing Lock from controlling successfully.
Lock wants to pass the guard but Simon is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Simon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Simon slaps away a takedown attempt from Lock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lock dives in and grabs Simon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simon pushes down on Lock's head and hops out.
Simon is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Simon.
Simon tries to clinch there but Lock circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lock is defended easily by Simon.
Kamaru Simon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Lock.#TD#
Simon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lock was covering up waiting for the punch and Simon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Simon trying to control but Lock is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lock working a defensive guard but Simon passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lock can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lock is concentrating on defense, preventing Simon from advancing position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Simon avoids the attempt from Lock to control.
Lock is squirming around, avoiding Simon's attempts to control the action.
Lock holds on to Simon as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Lock tries to lock up and control but Simon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Lock is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Simon is staying active.
Simon throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lock wants to hold on but Simon pushes him away.
Kamaru Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simon throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lock tries to hold on but Simon postures up.
Simon punching from mount but Lock doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Simon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lock can do to turn this around?
Lock is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Lock wants to control but Simon is having none of it.
Lock slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lock keeps working.
Lock is controlling Simon's trapped leg to prevent Simon from advancing to side control.
Lock is looking to control Simon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lock avoid being mounted?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lock looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Simon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Simon scores with a nice body kick.
Lock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch but Lock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kamaru Simon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Lock drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lock being controlled here momentarily.
Simon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lock drops back looking for a leg! Simon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simon manages to kick Lock off! Lock jumps back into Simon's guard.
Simon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lock is controlling him. #T1#
Lock scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lock trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon is pulling down on Lock's head to control his posture.
Lock trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Lock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Simon napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
Simon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lock wants to control but Simon is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Lock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Lock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lock scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Simon gets back to full guard.
Simon wants to stand up but Lock is controlling him.
Simon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lock is one step ahead there. #T3#
Lock lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lock content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kamaru Simon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lock working some strikes from top position.
Lock postures up in Simon's guard and throws a big left but Simon blocks it.
Simon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Simon trying to keep a closed guard but Lock is proving a slippery customer.
Lock makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lock looking to sit in guard and control but Simon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Simon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Simon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Lock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simon looking to pass the guard.
Rob Lock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Lock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Lock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simon 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamaru Simon!
Kamaru Simon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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