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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Gragula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Homer Simpson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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215 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
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218 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Gragula!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gragula gets a takedown into half guard.
Gragula stalling.
Simpson is looking for a sweep. Gragula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gragula wants to take a breather but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson is looking for a sweep. Gragula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gragula tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gragula is looking to take a break and control but Simpson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gragula might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simpson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gragula gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gragula looking to stall.
Simpson wants the takedown. Gragula is fighting it off but Simpson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gragula's guard against the cage.
Gragula had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simpson defends it easily.
Simpson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gragula wants to stand up but Simpson is controlling him.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gragula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gragula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simpson is controlling him.
Gragula wants to sweep but no luck.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gragula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gragula decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gragula with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simpson trying to control here.
Gragula lands with a punch from half guard.
Simpson is trying to maintain the position but Gragula is very close to passing his half guard.
Gragula is pressing down on Simpson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simpson is holding on for now.
Gragula not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gragula prevents Simpson from improving his position.
Gragula controlling the action here.
Gragula misses with a head shot. Simpson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Gragula dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gragula throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Simpson was covering up waiting for the punch and Gragula finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gragula is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gragula stands up and waves to Simpson to follow him.
Viktor Gragula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gragula pushes Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson pulls Gragula into guard.
Gragula wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson trying to keep a closed guard but Gragula is proving a slippery customer.
Gragula wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Gragula throws a strike but Simpson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Simpson is stalling in the full guard.
Gragula keeping full guard, as Simpson tries to pass.
Simpson stands and throws Gragula's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gragula manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simpson's best efforts.
Simpson seems to be working for a kimura but Gragula defends the submission attempt.
Gragula wants to get back to full guard.
Gragula is pressing down on Simpson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simpson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Simpson trying to control but Gragula is working from the bottom.
Simpson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Gragula keeps moving.
Simpson landing with the ground and pound.
Simpson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simpson works over Gragula with some ground and pound from guard.
Gragula looking for a sweep. Not yet Gragula, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gragula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simpson is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gragula drives through and clinches with Simpson against the cage.
Gragula is trying to force a seperation but Simpson has the dominant position.
Gragula gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gragula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simpson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gragula is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Simpson.
Simpson is not content to let Gragula control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Gragula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gragula pushes Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson avoids the elbow strike from Gragula, against the cage.
Gragula is fighting off a takedown attempt but Simpson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gragula to the mat. Gragula regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Simpson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gragula is retaining full guard.
Simpson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gragula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simpson looking to sit in guard and control but Gragula gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gragula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gragula looking to pass the guard.
Gragula tries to stand but Simpson is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gragula won't allow Simpson to sweep him here.
Gragula is looking to stand up but Simpson won't let him.
Gragula decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simpson, up you get!
Gragula rushes Simpson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson pulls guard.
Gragula must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simpson has his foot on Gragula's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gragula works his way back into a safe position though.
Gragula wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Simpson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Homer Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gragula trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Simpson looking to control.
Viktor Gragula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gragula stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Simpson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gragula pushes down on Simpson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Viktor Gragula is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gragula is trying to control. Simpson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gragula decides to return to a standing position.
Gragula drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gragula trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gragula 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 won't allow Gragula to get back to his feet.
Simpson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gragula has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Gragula keeps moving.
Simpson looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gragula holds on and takes a little breather.
Simpson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gragula keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simpson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Gragula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gragula 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Gragula!
Viktor Gragula took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Homer Simpson was interviewed post fight and said 'DOH! I will be back stronger the next time '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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