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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lubo Simeonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Pepper (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lubo Simeonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Pepper!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pepper wants to clinch up but Simeonov keeps it at a distance.
Pepper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pepper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simeonov moves into the clinch successfully.
Simeonov tries for a takedown but Pepper manages to get underhooks.
Simeonov has Pepper pressed against the cage, preventing Pepper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pepper is looking to break free of the clinch but Simeonov has double underhooks.
Simeonov manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Pepper.
Pepper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simeonov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pepper swivels and escapes.
Sloppy strikes from Pepper. Those never looked like landing.
Simeonov has Pepper up against the cage in a clinch.
Pepper is trying to break the clinch but Simeonov has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeonov pulls guard successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pepper wanted to stand there but Simeonov had control of the position.
Pepper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pepper stopping the sweep attempt from Simeonov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeonov pulls Pepper in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bruce Pepper.
Simeonov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lubo Simeonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pepper misses with a few strikes there.
Pepper lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Simeonov misses with a few strikes there.
Pepper throws a combination that misses
and Simeonov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Simeonov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pepper just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simeonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper misses with a few strikes there.
Pepper scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Pepper. No joy for Simeonov on that attempt.
Simeonov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pepper.
Pepper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pepper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simeonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simeonov moves into the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pepper has eaten all the pies!
Simeonov breaks from the clinch.
Simeonov has Pepper up against the cage in a clinch.
Simeonov manages to break the clinch.
Simeonov clinches with his opponent.
Simeonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper fails to land with a series of punches.
Pepper misses with a series of wild punches.
Pepper misses with a series of wild punches.
Simeonov moves into range and clinches up with Pepper.
Simeonov just leaning against Pepper, taking a breather.
Simeonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Pepper. Those never looked like landing.
Simeonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pepper!
Pepper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Simeonov throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Bruce Pepper has been cut.
Simeonov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lubo Simeonov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruce Pepper's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Simeonov stuffs the takedown attempt from Pepper. Pepper gets slowly back to his feet.
Simeonov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pepper!
Pepper wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Simeonov controlling the position.
Pepper is working to avoid the ground and pound but Simeonov connects with a decent elbow.
Simeonov scoring with punches from side control.
Simeonov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Simeonov stands up.
Lubo Simeonov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pepper blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper fails with a takedown attempt.
Simeonov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pepper tries to break free but Simeonov pushes him back against the cage.
Simeonov lands a takedown into guard.
Pepper is trying to control the position but Simeonov postures up.
Simeonov passes into half guard.
Simeonov is trying to control. Pepper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simeonov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Simeonov moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simeonov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pepper!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Simeonov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Simeonov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simeonov with good strikes from the mount here!
Lubo Simeonov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You get the feeling that Pepper really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pepper is breathing heavily.
Simeonov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simeonov lands a big elbow.
Pepper is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeonov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simeonov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simeonov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simeonov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lubo Simeonov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Simeonov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pepper.
A punch combination from Pepper misses.
Pepper works over Simeonov's head and body with a nice combination.
Pepper throws a nice looking combination but Simeonov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simeonov moves into the clinch.
Simeonov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simeonov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simeonov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pepper's head.
Simeonov working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lubo Simeonov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Pepper's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A good leg kick by Simeonov.
Simeonov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pepper looks like he's trying to stand up.
Simeonov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Simeonov controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simeonov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pepper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeonov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pepper hang on?
Simeonov gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Pepper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Simeonov fails to land the takedown.
Simeonov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pepper did well to prevent Simeonov getting side control.
Simeonov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pepper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simeonov is trying to work for a kimura but Pepper is defending well.
Simeonov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pepper is looking to get back to is feet but Simeonov passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simeonov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Simeonov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Simeonov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simeonov wants the takedown. Pepper is fighting it off but Simeonov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pepper's guard against the cage.
Pepper is looking to stand up but Simeonov isn't so interested in that idea.
Simeonov controlling from the top position.
Simeonov won't allow Pepper to get back to his feet.
Simeonov stands and steps away. Pepper gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper leaves Simeonov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pepper misses with a wild combination.
Simeonov rushes Pepper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simeonov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Simeonov is trying to trip Pepper. He has hold of a leg but Pepper is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Simeonov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pepper is looking to stand back up but Simeonov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pepper.
Simeonov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Simeonov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Simeonov passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simeonov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simeonov with shots to the head and body - Pepper looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simeonov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bruce Pepper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lubo Simeonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simeonov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pepper for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lubo Simeonov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simeonov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lubo Simeonov!
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RATING
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