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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Crim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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183 cm
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162 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Crim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Simpson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crim closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away.
Simpson scores with a body shot.
Simpson thuds his right hand into Crim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crim wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Crim misses with an uppercut. Simpson saw that one coming.
Thomas Crim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson connects with a single shot there.
Simpson throws a right hand that Crim ducks under and follows up with a left that Crim also avoids with ease.
Simpson slips a jab from Crim.
Crim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Crim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crim blocks a head kick by Simpson.
Crim tries to clinch but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson scores with a jab.
Simpson lands with a hook. Crim tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crim throws an overhand right that lands on Simpson's shoulder, as Simpson tries to avoid the shot.
Simpson looks to land a combination. Crim sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Crim on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Simpson connects with a body shot.
Crim takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Simpson throws a right hand that Crim ducks under and follows up with a left that Crim also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crim fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Crim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simpson sizes up Crim with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Simpson scores with a nice right hand.
Simpson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crim tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simpson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crim's head.
Simpson throws a one two combo.
Simpson stuns Crim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crim is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Simpson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simpson checks a leg kick.
Simpson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simpson's waist but Simpson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crim off to one side.
Simpson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crim.
Simpson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Simpson connects with a solid leg kick.
Crim shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crim is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Crim misses the target.
Simpson works over Crim's head and body with a nice combination.
Simpson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Crim had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simpson cracks Crim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crim shoots for a takedown but Simpson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simpson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crim on the side of the head.
Simpson lands with a nice combination. Crim backs away looking to recover.
Simpson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Simpson lands a nice looking body shot.
Simpson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Crim dives in and grabs Simpson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simpson pushes down on Crim's head and hops out.
Simpson throws a series of strikes that have Crim backpedaling.
Crim is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle, before Simpson throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Crim's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Simpson lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Richard Simpson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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