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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ho Wah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Manuel Simpson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Manuel Simpson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manuel Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, ho Wah!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wah shoots and misses
and Simpson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wah trying to keep a closed guard but Simpson is proving a slippery customer.
Simpson is in close to Wah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Simpson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wah 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.
Wah looking for a sweep. Not yet Wah, not yet.
Wah trying to keep a closed guard but Simpson is proving a slippery customer.
Simpson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wah's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wah is on top in guard.
Simpson keeping full guard, as Wah tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wah is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wah controlling from the top position.
Wah preventing the sweep.
Wah wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Simpson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up. ho Wah was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wah misses with the combination.
Wah misses with a takedown
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
Wah with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manuel Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ho Wah.
Wah tries to clinch
and Simpson counters with a left to the body.
Simpson shoots in and bounces Wah off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Simpson throws a big elbow that misses.
Wah 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.
Wah looks winded!
Simpson drops back looking for a leg! Wah is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wah manages to kick Simpson off! Simpson jumps back into Wah's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simpson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wah has momentary wrist control but Simpson slips an elbow through the middle.
Simpson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simpson is working Wah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wah wants to sweep here but Simpson controlling him for the moment.
Simpson throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simpson has gone for a leg lock! Wah slips out almost immediately though and dives into Simpson's guard.
Wah throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wah throws a big right hand that misses.
Wah looking to pass the guard.
Simpson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wah passes Simpson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Simpson is looking for a sweep. Wah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simpson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wah on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wah has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wah has control of Simpson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Simpson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
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 Manuel Simpson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Simpson blocks the body kick.
Wah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson counters with a single leg into guard. Wah didn't expect that.
Wah wants to sweep here but Simpson controlling him for the moment.
Simpson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wah is looking to stand up but Simpson isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson preventing the sweep.
Simpson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Simpson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Simpson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wah's head.
Simpson lands a couple of elbows.
Simpson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wah's head.
Wah is breathing heavily.
Simpson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Simpson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simpson postures up.
Wah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simpson defends well.
Simpson with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson works over Wah with some ground and pound from guard.
Simpson with a nice head shot there.
Simpson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simpson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Simpson working some strikes from top position.
Simpson is looking to work some ground and pound but Wah has wrist control.
Wah trying to control the position.
Wah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simpson is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is in close to Wah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simpson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wah has momentary wrist control but Simpson slips an elbow through the middle.
Simpson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wah working a defensive guard here.
Simpson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Simpson throws a big elbow that misses.
Simpson lands a couple of digs.
Wah wants to stand up but Simpson is controlling him.
Wah is trying to control the position but Simpson postures up.
Simpson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wah's head.
Simpson scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simpson is working Wah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wah 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Simpson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Wah gets caught napping as Simpson dives in and scores a takedown. Wah manages to retain guard.
Simpson throws a strike but Wah rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Simpson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wah wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Wah is pushing down on Simpson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simpson is fighting to maintain full guard but Wah has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wah tries to stand but can't do so whilst Simpson controls his leg.
Simpson tries to roll over but Wah keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wah trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Simpson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wah would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wah trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wah thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Wah from controlling successfully.
Wah wants to stand and escape but instead Simpson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is in close to Wah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Simpson stands up over Wah, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simpson connects with a couple of short punches.
Wah has momentary wrist control but Simpson slips an elbow through the middle.
Simpson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wah is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wah has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wah controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wah won't allow Simpson to sweep him here.
Wah pushes down on Simpson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Manuel Simpson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simpson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Simpson wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wah tries to stand but can't do so whilst Simpson controls his leg.
Simpson manages to get to full guard.
Wah stopping the sweep attempt from Simpson.
Wah is looking to stand up but Simpson won't let him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wah thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wah trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
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 Manuel Simpson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simpson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manuel Simpson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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