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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rock Sockson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel Simon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rock Sockson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nigel Simon!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon misses with a takedown attempt - Sockson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simon slips under a jab from Sockson.
Simon fails with a takedown attempt.
Sockson slaps away a takedown attempt from Simon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rock Sockson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Simon.
Sockson shoots in for a double leg but Simon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simon shoots in for a double leg but Sockson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sockson throws a head kick that Simon semi-blocks.
Simon fails with a takedown attempt.
Simon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sockson swivels and escapes.
Sockson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simon to score with a decent uppercut.
Sockson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Simon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sockson tries to clinch there but Simon circles away.
Simon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simon wants it to stay on the feet.
Sockson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simon but Simon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sockson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sockson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simon is fending him off so far but Sockson persists. Nope, Simon circles away and we're back to standing.
Sockson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Simon fails with a takedown attempt.
Simon tries to clinch but Sockson moves out of range.
Sockson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simon avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon shoots in but no luck this time.
Simon looks winded!
Sockson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sockson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sockson shoots in for a takedown but Simon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simon shoots for a double leg takedown but Sockson sprawls well. He's pushed Simon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simon is defended easily by Sockson.
Sockson is looking to clinch but Simon is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon dives in and grabs Sockson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sockson pushes down on Simon's head and hops out.
Sockson fails to land the takedown.
Sockson avoids a kick to the body.
Sockson rushes Simon and presses him up against the cage.
Simon gets control of Sockson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Simon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sockson stopping the sweep attempt from Simon.
Sockson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simon is looking to stand up but Sockson isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sockson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sockson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sockson!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sockson is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nigel Simon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Simon clinches up against the cage.
Sockson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sockson jumps guard but Simon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Simon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Simon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sockson smiles and moves away.
Simon stuffs the takedown.
Simon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sockson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Simon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sockson goes for a takedown attempt but Simon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Sockson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon lands a nice looking body shot.
Simon throws a leg kick
and Sockson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sockson shoots in and drives through. Simon sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sockson avoids the head kick by Simon.
Simon throws a combination. Sockson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sockson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simon.
Sockson closes the distance and pushes Simon back into the cage.
Sockson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simon pulls guard.
Simon looking for a sweep. Not yet Simon, not yet.
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!
Simon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sockson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Simon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sockson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sockson wants it to stay on the feet.
Simon scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Simon as Sockson shoots in.
Simon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sockson avoids it really well and circles away.
Simon throws a head kick that misses.
Sockson shoots in looking for a takedown but Simon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sockson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sockson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Simon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon pulls Sockson in close to prevent any damage.
Simon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sockson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sockson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Simon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Simon digs a good body shot into Sockson's ribs.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sockson as he jumps to the side.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sockson as he jumps to the side.
Simon shoots in looking for a takedown but Sockson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rock Sockson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Simon.
Sockson looks for a takedown but Simon sprawls well.
Sockson throws a head kick that misses.
Sockson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simon.
A head kick misses from Simon.
Nigel Simon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sockson is looking to clinch.
Sockson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simon but Simon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sockson dives in and grabs Simon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simon pushes down on Sockson's head and hops out.
Sockson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simon.
Sockson wants to clinch up but Simon keeps it at a distance.
Sockson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simon.
Sockson misses with a series of wild punches.
Rock Sockson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simon lands with an uppercut that bounces Sockson off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Sockson. No joy for Simon on that attempt.
Sockson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sockson tries to bum rush Simon with a series of wild strikes but Simon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sockson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simon counters with a right hand to the body.
Horrible takedown by Sockson or perhaps it was just good defense by Simon which made him look bad.
Simon shoots in but Sockson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sockson throws a hook to the side of Simon's head but Simon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sockson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sockson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sockson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sockson pushes Simon up against the cage in a clinch.
Simon is trying to pull guard but Sockson has him pressed against the cage.
Sockson manages to break the clinch.
Sockson lands a leg kick that knocks Simon off balance momentarily.
Sockson works over Simon's head and body with a nice combination.
Simon closes the distance and pushes Sockson back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sockson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sockson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sockson looks for a takedown but Simon sprawls well.
Simon shoots in for a double leg but Sockson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simon throws a one two combo.
Simon swats away the attempt to clinch by Sockson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch but Sockson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rock Sockson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nigel Simon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Sockson. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rock Sockson.
Well Simon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Simon!
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