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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benson McGREGOR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Simpson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeff Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benson McGREGOR!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGREGOR fails with a takedown attempt.
McGREGOR fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simpson avoids it really well and circles away.
McGREGOR moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGREGOR shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
Simpson is looking for a counter combo.
Jeff Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson McGREGOR.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGREGOR will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simpson appears to be looking for a big counter.
McGREGOR fails to land the takedown.
Simpson avoids the head kick by McGREGOR.
Simpson blocks a head kick by McGREGOR.
McGREGOR tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simpson defends well and McGREGOR ends up having to push Simpson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McGREGOR shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simpson but Simpson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simpson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGREGOR shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simpson pinned against the cage. Simpson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGREGOR just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSimpson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson leaves McGREGOR with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simpson appears to be looking for a big counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGREGOR.
McGREGOR looks winded!
McGREGOR throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGREGOR shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
Simpson feinted with a counter takedown.
Simpson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGREGOR to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Simpson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGREGOR shoots for a takedown but Simpson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simpson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McGREGOR pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simpson stuffs the takedown.
McGREGOR has a takedown stuffed.
McGREGOR tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Simpson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGREGOR has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGREGOR gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson counters by moving into the clinch.
Simpson lands a left hand.
Simpson breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGREGOR.
Simpson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGREGOR misses with a takedown attempt - Simpson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simpson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Simpson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGREGOR looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well.
McGREGOR changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but McGREGOR manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simpson throws a big counter combination but McGREGOR scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGREGOR closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Simpson did well to prevent McGREGOR getting side control.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet.
Simpson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGREGOR.
Simpson is trying to stand up here but McGREGOR is controlling him well.
McGREGOR 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 McGREGOR.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGREGOR is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simpson defends it well.
McGREGOR is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet.
McGREGOR winds up and cracks Simpson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Simpson is trying to stand back up but McGREGOR is controlling him
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGREGOR can do to turn this around?
McGREGOR 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 McGREGOR.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson tries to kick McGREGOR off but McGREGOR keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simpson is refusing to be controlled, as McGREGOR sits in half guard.
McGREGOR moves nicely into side control.
Simpson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McGREGOR asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McGREGOR lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Simpson down.
Simpson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGREGOR stands up.
McGREGOR shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by McGREGOR.
Benson McGREGOR seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson tries to sprawl but McGREGOR drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McGREGOR prevents Simpson from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McGREGOR keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Simpson connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGREGOR's face.
Simpson is pressed up against the cage. McGREGOR has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Simpson down to the mat. Simpson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jeff Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson McGREGOR.
McGREGOR with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simpson moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Simpson.
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!
The referee is keeping an eye on McGREGOR - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Simpson manages to break the clinch.
Simpson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGREGOR looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simpson is fending him off so far but McGREGOR persists. Nope, Simpson circles away and we're back to standing.
Simpson is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from McGREGOR.
Simpson throws a big counter combination but McGREGOR scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Benson McGREGOR will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McGREGOR shoots and misses
and Simpson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McGREGOR using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simpson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of McGREGOR backwards.
McGREGOR blocks a body shot from Simpson.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGREGOR misses with a takedown
and Simpson counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple McGREGOR!
McGREGOR is rocked!
Simpson stalling.
McGREGOR is still in real trouble! Can Simpson finish him?
McGREGOR seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGREGOR won't allow Simpson to pass to mount.
McGREGOR takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simpson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGREGOR does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McGREGOR looking for submissions off his back.
Simpson stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGREGOR shoots in but Simpson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simpson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jeff Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson McGREGOR.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simpson stuffs the takedown attempt from McGREGOR. McGREGOR gets slowly back to his feet.
McGREGOR will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simpson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGREGOR is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As McGREGOR backs away, Simpson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McGREGOR fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simpson throws a quick counter head kick but McGREGOR was just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGREGOR is defended easily by Simpson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGREGOR looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simpson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGREGOR.
Simpson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGREGOR throws a lazy head kick
and Simpson counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! McGREGOR is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeff Simpson!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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