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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Newell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Jaysimpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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203 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duke Newell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Homer Jaysimpson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newell throws a leg kick but Jaysimpson moved away.
Newell closes the distance and pushes Jaysimpson back into the cage.
Jaysimpson struggles to land a body shot inside as Newell controls his hands.
Newell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newell throws a head punch that misses.
Newell blocks an uppercut.
Newell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Newell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaysimpson backwards.
Jaysimpson digs a right hand into Newell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newell's gas tank.
Jaysimpson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newell's elbow.
Jaysimpson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newell's elbow.
Jaysimpson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newell gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Newell wants to control but Jaysimpson is keeping him busy.
Newell stops Jaysimpson from getting back to his feet.
Newell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jaysimpson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jaysimpson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Newell keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaysimpson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jaysimpson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Newell takes a shot to the head.
Newell prevents a body shot from Jaysimpson.
Newell blocks a body shot from Jaysimpson.
Newell tries to pull guard but Jaysimpson holds him up against the cage and eventually Newell drops back down to his feet.
Newell stops a takedown attempt from Jaysimpson.
Duke Newell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homer Jaysimpson.
Newell can't find room to land a body shot as Jaysimpson controls the action.
Newell tries to work over Jaysimpson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newell lands with a short shot to the head.
Jaysimpson tries to work over Newell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaysimpson is looking for a takedown.
Jaysimpson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Newell after a bit of a struggle.
Jaysimpson is working for takedown but Newell is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaysimpson is trying to drag Newell to the mat but Newell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jaysimpson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A hook to the body from Newell.
Jaysimpson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Newell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Newell lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaysimpson tries to work over Newell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newell swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaysimpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jaysimpson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Newell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newell tightens his grip and picks Jaysimpson up, before dumping him to the ground. Jaysimpson manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaysimpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jaysimpson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Newell struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaysimpson controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Jaysimpson.
Jaysimpson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaysimpson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Newell is trying to keep an underhook but Jaysimpson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Newell trying to control here.
Jaysimpson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Newell is looking for a sweep. Jaysimpson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jaysimpson throwing shots but Newell is blocking nicely.
Jaysimpson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Newell wants to control but Jaysimpson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Newell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Newell looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jaysimpson pulls his head out easily.
Jaysimpson is pressing down on Newell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Newell is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newell is looking for a sweep. Jaysimpson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newell wants to control but Jaysimpson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Newell is trying to get back to full guard.
Newell is trying to control but can't.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Newell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Homer Jaysimpson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Newell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jaysimpson takes one to the chin there.
Jaysimpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newell.
Jaysimpson shoots in but no luck this time.
Newell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jaysimpson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Newell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaysimpson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Newell sprawls well initially but Jaysimpson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jaysimpson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Newell defending well though.
Newell gets full guard.
Jaysimpson is working Newell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jaysimpson forces his way into half guard.
Newell is looking to improve his position.
Jaysimpson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Newell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jaysimpson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Newell is looking for a sweep. Jaysimpson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jaysimpson is thwarting Newell's attempts to control the position.
Newell is pressing down on Jaysimpson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jaysimpson trying to control but Newell is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Newell looking for a sweep. Not yet Newell, not yet.
Jaysimpson postures up in Newell's guard and throws a big left but Newell blocks it.
Jaysimpson works over Newell with some ground and pound from guard.
Newell working a defensive guard here.
Jaysimpson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Newell 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jaysimpson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Newell defends it nicely.
Duke Newell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homer Jaysimpson.
Jaysimpson tries for a takedown but Newell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jaysimpson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Newell!
Newell can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jaysimpson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jaysimpson scoring with punches from side control.
Newell tries to buck Jaysimpson off but Jaysimpson is having none of it.
Jaysimpson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Newell is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Newell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Newell tries to improve position but can't.
Jaysimpson lands a few punches from side control.
Newell looking for a sweep but Jaysimpson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson tries to control but Newell wriggling away.
Jaysimpson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Newell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jaysimpson wants to stand but Newell is controlling the position.
Newell looking to pass the guard.
Newell wants to control from the top but Jaysimpson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaysimpson wants to stand but Newell is controlling the position.
Newell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jaysimpson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Jaysimpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jaysimpson dives in and grabs Newell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Newell pushes down on Jaysimpson's head and hops out.
Jaysimpson is looking to clinch.
Jaysimpson shoots in and drives through. Newell sprawls well.
Jaysimpson clinches up against the cage.
Jaysimpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Duke Newell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homer Jaysimpson.
Jaysimpson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaysimpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Jaysimpson - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaysimpson prevents a body shot from Newell.
Newell leaning against his opponent.
Jaysimpson cracks Newell with a nice body shot.
Jaysimpson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jaysimpson working the head and body with strikes.
Jaysimpson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaysimpson drops an elbow to the side of Newell's head.
Jaysimpson wants to control but Newell is keeping him busy.
Homer Jaysimpson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newell is looking to control Jaysimpson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Newell avoid being mounted?
Jaysimpson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Newell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jaysimpson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jaysimpson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jaysimpson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jaysimpson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Newell regains half guard.
Homer Jaysimpson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jaysimpson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jaysimpson is looking to take a break and control but Newell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jaysimpson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jaysimpson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Jaysimpson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jaysimpson lands a nice short elbow.
Newell tries to get to full guard but Jaysimpson has control of the leg.
Jaysimpson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Newell moves into full guard.
Jaysimpson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Newell is trying to keep Jaysimpson in close.
Jaysimpson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Newell keeping moving, preventing Jaysimpson from controlling successfully.
Jaysimpson pushing down on Newell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Newell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jaysimpson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jaysimpson trying to control the action but Newell is working from the bottom.
Newell tries to get to full guard but Jaysimpson has control of the leg.
Jaysimpson stalling.
Newell wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaysimpson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jaysimpson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Duke Newell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newell tries to get to full guard but Jaysimpson has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Homer Jaysimpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jaysimpson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Jaysimpson!
Homer Jaysimpson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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