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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Simon (ranked 660 p4p, 746 weight class) and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez (ranked 86 p4p, 94 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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13 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Simon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon tries to move into range but Jaegerjaquez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jaegerjaquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Simon is just out of range.
Simon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simon dives in and scores a takedown into Jaegerjaquez's guard.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaegerjaquez is keeping the position for now.
Simon pushing down on Jaegerjaquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simon trying to mount his opponent but Jaegerjaquez defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and defends easily.
Simon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jaegerjaquez reverses the position - he's now on top in Simon's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jaegerjaquez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jaegerjaquez is aware though and is defending well.
Simon 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.
Jaegerjaquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simon wants to sweep here but Jaegerjaquez controlling him for the moment.
Jaegerjaquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Simon is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jaegerjaquez preventing the sweep.
Simon is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simon is really struggling to control Jaegerjaquez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Simon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jaegerjaquez defends well.
Jaegerjaquez stays in close to Simon's body and controls the position.
Jaegerjaquez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simon working for submissions but it's allowed Jaegerjaquez to get to half guard.
Simon tries to roll over but Jaegerjaquez keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jaegerjaquez wants to free his trapped foot but Simon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simon is looking for a sweep. Jaegerjaquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to advance position but Simon won't allow it.
Jaegerjaquez is controlling the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jaegerjaquez misses the body punch
and Simon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Simon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jaegerjaquez tries to get to full guard but Simon has control of the leg.
Simon trying to control from half guard but Jaegerjaquez is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jaegerjaquez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Simon stalling away here and it's allowed Jaegerjaquez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Simon trying to control but Jaegerjaquez is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaegerjaquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simon is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jay Simon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Simon thuds a left hand into Jaegerjaquez's body.
Simon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Jaegerjaquez there.
Simon feints a jab promting Jaegerjaquez to slip. Simon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jaegerjaquez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simon was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaegerjaquez.
Simon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Simon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Simon rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaegerjaquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Jaegerjaquez as Simon shoots in.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simon has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon digs a good body shot into Jaegerjaquez's ribs.
Jaegerjaquez swings for the body but Simon moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez gets caught napping as Simon dives in and scores a takedown. Jaegerjaquez manages to retain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jaegerjaquez is on top in guard.
Simon has a closed guard, preventing Jaegerjaquez from standing up.
Simon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jaegerjaquez's guard.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Jaegerjaquez is keeping the position.
Simon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon stops Jaegerjaquez from standing up.
Simon advances to half guard.
Jaegerjaquez is not content to let Simon control the position.
Simon works his way into side control.
Simon controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Jaegerjaquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jay Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon prevents Jaegerjaquez from escaping the position.
Simon trying to control the position but Jaegerjaquez is working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Simon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Simon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Simon wants to control but Jaegerjaquez is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jaegerjaquez prevents Simon from improving position.
Simon swings around for an armbar but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Simon's guard.
Simon trying to keep a closed guard but Jaegerjaquez is proving a slippery customer.
Jaegerjaquez stays in close to Simon's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon wants to improve his position but instead Jaegerjaquez has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon trying to control here.
Simon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Jay Simon will probably get the nod.
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!
Jaegerjaquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simon throws a poor cross that misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simon connects with a crisp jab.
Simon misses with a hook
letting Jaegerjaquez counter with a right hand.
Jaegerjaquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simon throws out the jab.
Simon throws a right hand that misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simon has Jaegerjaquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Simon has a couple of punches blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Simon.
Jaegerjaquez is trying to maintain a safe position but Simon gets an underhook and turns Jaegerjaquez into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Simon fails to land.
Jaegerjaquez digs a right hand underneath Simon's ribcage. Simon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jaegerjaquez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jaegerjaquez breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Jaegerjaquez there.
Some wild striking there from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez cracks a nice hook into Simon's ribs.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Simon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simon can't find room to land a body shot as Jaegerjaquez controls the action.
Jaegerjaquez tries a body shot but Simon blocks it.
Simon scores with a shoulder strike.
Simon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaegerjaquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simon's elbow.
Jaegerjaquez has a couple of punches blocked by Simon.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon blocking some punches.
Simon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simon lands a body punch.
Simon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Jaegerjaquez on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez is stalling here.
Simon fails to pull guard.
Simon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Jaegerjaquez.
Simon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a shoulder strike.
Simon lands with a right to the head.
Jaegerjaquez looking to slow down the pace here.
Simon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simon or not.
Simon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body punch.
Jaegerjaquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez drops his hands momentarily and Simon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jaegerjaquez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Simon feinted with a counter takedown.
Jaegerjaquez misses with an uppercut.
Simon feinted with a counter takedown.
Jaegerjaquez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Simon.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab.
Simon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jaegerjaquez tries to avoid it but Simon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jaegerjaquez to the ground. Jaegerjaquez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jaegerjaquez.
Simon blocks a jab.
Jaegerjaquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez throws the left hand but Simon avoids the punch easily.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simon dives in for a single leg takedown but Jaegerjaquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaegerjaquez misses with the head strike.
Jaegerjaquez effectively controlling the action here.
Jaegerjaquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simon misses with a body shot.
Simon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaegerjaquez lands the left hand.
Jaegerjaquez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jaegerjaquez as he avoids it easily.
Jay Simon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Jaegerjaquez misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simon 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Simon!
Jay 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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