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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genki Dama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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156 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Genki Dama!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Dama as he checks the leg kick.
Genki Dama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dama feints and as Simpson raises his hands in defense, Dama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dama trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Simpson tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Dama is desperately trying to improve his position but Simpson has a good base and remains in mount.
Dama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama tries to lock up and control but Simpson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simpson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Simpson scoring well with a low kick there.
Dama throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it.
Simpson moves out of range of the strikes.
Dama blocks a low kick nicely.
Simpson avoids the body shot from Dama.
Dama has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Simpson tries to break free but Dama pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to break free but Dama has control.
Simpson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Simpson 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson .
A short uppercut from Dama.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Dama is controlling him.
Dama swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dama working aggressively here.
Dama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dama lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Dama keeps him there for the moment.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simpson slips under a jab.
Simpson walks into a stiff left hand from Dama.
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Dama.
Dama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simpson .
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dama.
Simpson avoids the head kick by Dama.
Dama misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as Dama blocks the low kick.
Dama shoots in looking for a takedown. Simpson tries to sprawl out of it but Dama 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dama just misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simpson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simpson swings for the body but Dama moves out of range.
Simpson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simpson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dama misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dama.
Dama lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Genki Dama will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Simpson checks a leg kick.
Simpson feints and then cracks Dama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dama down.
Simpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dama.
Dama avoids the body shot from Simpson .
Dama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpson is looking to land body kicks.
Dama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simpson .
Dama wants to slow Simpson down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from Simpson misses
and Dama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut there from Simpson .
Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dama.
Dama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Dama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dama, as that shot connected.
Dama misses with a takedown attempt - Simpson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simpson cracks Dama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dama lands a head shot.
Dama walks forward, straight into a front kick from Simpson .
Genki Dama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simpson avoids it really well and circles away.
Homer Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genki Dama.
Simpson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dama on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama lands with a nice body punch.
Dama misses with an uppercut. Simpson saw that one coming.
Dama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson .
Simpson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dama is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Simpson 's half guard.
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!
Dama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dama looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Simpson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simpson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dama is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Simpson !
Dama wants to take Simpson 's back here but Simpson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Simpson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Simpson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dama scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simpson is just riding it out for now. Dama eventually gives up the hold.
Dama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Simpson won't allow Dama to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to control but can't.
Simpson controlling the position well.
Dama is stalling here. Simpson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dama seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Simpson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Simpson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dama is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Simpson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson controlling the pace for now.
Dama tries to reverse the position but Simpson maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Genki Dama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Simpson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dama lands a body shot.
Simpson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dama throws a hook to the side of Simpson 's head but Simpson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simpson scores with a decent looking hook.
Dama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
Simpson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Simpson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Simpson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dama counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dama somewhat.
Simpson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simpson wants it to stay on the feet.
Homer Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genki Dama.
Simpson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dama blocks a leg kick.
Dama misses with a body kick.
Crunch! Simpson slams his shin into Dama's torso.
Dama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simpson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dama wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simpson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Simpson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Dama from controlling successfully.
Genki Dama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Genki Dama was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dama tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a right hook to the body.
Simpson staying out of range there.
Simpson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dama takes a step back to recover.
Dama throws a lazy right hand but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simpson counters with a solid body kick.
Simpson looks to land a body kick but Dama moved away.
Simpson tries a head kick but it misses.
Simpson tries to land a leg kick but Dama saw it coming and moves away.
Dama looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dama is looking to pass Simpson 's guard but actually Simpson recovers to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dama trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Dama drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Simpson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dama has Simpson in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dama looking for subs off his back but Simpson has passed one foot through into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Genki Dama just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dama scores with a decent looking hook.
Dama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson .
Simpson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dama scores with a nice head shot.
Simpson checks a leg kick nicely.
Dama cracks the inside of Simpson 's front leg.
Dama throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Simpson misses with the body kick
and Dama counters by clinching up.
Dama keeps control of Simpson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson manages to break the clinch.
Simpson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Dama saw that one coming.
Dama scores with a body shot.
Homer Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. Dama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dama shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simpson is trying to defend but Dama finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simpson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simpson has one foot on Dama's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Simpson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Simpson gets caught flat footed, as Dama shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dama wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Simpson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dama is one step ahead there.
Dama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dama 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 postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dama wants to sweep here but Simpson controlling him for the moment.
Dama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simpson defends well.
Simpson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Simpson gets caught napping as Dama dives in and scores a takedown. Simpson manages to retain guard.
Dama looking to sit in guard and control but Simpson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dama wants to improve his position but instead Simpson has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to stand but Dama has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Dama trying to control here.
Dama missing with punches from the bottom.
Dama is looking for a sweep. Simpson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson slips a straight right by Dama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genki Dama dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Simpson .
Dama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simpson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dama in his tracks.
A cross from Dama lands.
Dama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Simpson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dama digs a good body shot into Simpson 's ribs.
Dama ducks under a wild hook from Simpson .
No luck for Dama with that takedown attempt.
Dama paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Dama moved out of range.
Dama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but Dama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Simpson as Dama shoots in.
Simpson looks to throw the jab but Dama is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dama. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dama misses with a hook.
Simpson sizes up Dama with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dama throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
Dama ducks under a wild hook from Simpson .
Dama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dama takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simpson defends it nicely.
Homer Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genki Dama.
Dama is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson slips under a jab from Dama.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Dama moved out of range.
Nice shot by Simpson .
A jab from Simpson finds it's way through Dama's defenses.
Simpson misses with a hook.
Dama throws a wild body kick that Simpson sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot lands for Simpson .
Homer Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dama.
Dama has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Simpson .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dama thows a body shot but no joy.
Simpson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simpson dips to his left and cracks Dama with an uppercut!
Dama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simpson doesn't seem bothered though.
Simpson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simpson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dama fails with a takedown attempt.
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Dama as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Simpson leaves Dama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dama.
Genki Dama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dama checks a low kick from Simpson .
Dama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simpson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dama scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Dama thows a body shot but no joy.
Dama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A left and a right from Dama both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Homer Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dama has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:49
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genki Dama!
Genki Dama is the new featherweight champion!
Genki Dama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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