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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebowski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Man in Me. Simpson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Devil on My Shoulder . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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222 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
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217 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Lebowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
Lebowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lebowski takes one on the button.
Chuck Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lebowski tries to clinch but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt - Lebowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simpson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Simpson misses with a looping left.
Simpson throws the left hand but Lebowski avoids the punch easily.
Simpson with a nice cross.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lebowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lebowski's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lebowski trying to control the position.
Lebowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simpson throws a big right hand that misses.
Lebowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Lebowski keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lebowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lebowski controls Simpson momentarily but Simpson frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simpson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simpson trying to control but Lebowski is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chuck Simpson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lebowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Simpson sprawls well. He's pushed Lebowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lebowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lebowski slips a straight right by Simpson.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses.
Simpson throws a good cross that connects.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Simpson connects with a body shot that sends Lebowski's belly button to the back.
Lebowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Lebowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lebowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Lebowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Lebowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Simpson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lebowski, into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lebowski wants to hit a switch here but Simpson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lebowski there!
Lebowski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lebowski moves into full guard.
Lebowski keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chuck Simpson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lebowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simpson finds it's way round the side to connect with Lebowski's head.
Lebowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Simpson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lebowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lebowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lebowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simpson tries to clinch there but Lebowski circles away.
Lebowski slips a jab from Simpson.
Lebowski 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 Lebowski off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Lebowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lebowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson stuns Lebowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No joy there for Simpson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simpson throws a combination. Lebowski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lebowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simpson defends it nicely.
Lebowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simpson.
Lebowski shoots in but Simpson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Simpson. No joy for Lebowski on that attempt.
Lebowski shoots in but Simpson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Simpson tries to sprawl out of it but Lebowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simpson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simpson gets caught napping as Lebowski dives in and scores a takedown. Simpson manages to retain guard.
Lebowski looking to sit in guard and control but Simpson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Simpson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lebowski's guard.
Lebowski pulls Simpson in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simpson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lebowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simpson manages to get himself to full guard.
Lebowski wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Jeff Lebowski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No luck for Lebowski with that takedown attempt.
Lebowski slips a jab from Simpson.
Simpson throws a right hand that misses
and Lebowski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Simpson!
Lebowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simpson prevents Lebowski from taking his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lebowski is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Simpson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Simpson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Lebowski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Simpson lands with a right hand.
Simpson throws a push kick but Lebowski slaps the foot to one side.
Simpson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Simpson looks for a takedown but Lebowski sprawls well.
Lebowski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Simpson's guard.
Lebowski has gone for a leg lock! Simpson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lebowski's guard.
Lebowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simpson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lebowski is pressing down on Simpson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simpson won't allow Lebowski to sweep him here.
Lebowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simpson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lebowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simpson has managed to get both his arms back between Lebowski's legs - danger averted.
Simpson trying to control but Lebowski is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski has his foot on Simpson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simpson works his way back into a safe position though.
Simpson stays in close to Lebowski's body and controls the position.
Simpson trying to control but Lebowski is working from the bottom.
Lebowski trying to control the position.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lebowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chuck Simpson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lebowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Simpson sprawls well initially but Lebowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lebowski is working away from the top position though.
Simpson is defending against the submission attempts here by Lebowski.
Lebowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simpson defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lebowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simpson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lebowski.
Lebowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simpson has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Lebowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lebowski 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Lebowski!
Jeff Lebowski gave a mention to Shot in the Arm Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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