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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Buzrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson comes to the cage accompanied by Burzum - Key To The Gate. The crowd seem to be enjoying Buzrov's choice of entrance music: Beauty of Annihilation Remix - The Giant Easter Egg Song. Buzrov has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Michael Simpson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mario Buzrov's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mario Buzrov!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buzrov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Buzrov feints and as Simpson raises his hands in defense, Buzrov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simpson wants to sweep here but Buzrov controlling him for the moment.
Simpson wants to stand but Buzrov is controlling the position.
Simpson wants to sweep here but Buzrov controlling him for the moment.
Simpson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Buzrov won't allow Simpson to get back to his feet.
Simpson trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Buzrov controls the pace.
Buzrov looks winded!
Simpson wants to sweep but no luck.
Simpson working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Buzrov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Buzrov 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Buzrov prevents Simpson from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Buzrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Simpson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buzrov throws out a counter right but Simpson avoids it with no problem.
Buzrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buzrov moves away.
Buzrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson tries to clinch there but Buzrov circles away.
Buzrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Simpson gets caught napping as Buzrov dives in and scores a takedown. Simpson manages to retain guard.
Simpson wants to stand but Buzrov is controlling the position.
Simpson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Simpson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Buzrov preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Simpson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Simpson is trying to keep Buzrov in close.
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buzrov.
Simpson has his foot on Buzrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Buzrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Simpson trying to control the position.
Simpson tries to strike from the bottom.
Simpson 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.
Simpson is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson working a defensive guard here.
Buzrov stands and steps away. Simpson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Simpson wants to clinch up but Buzrov keeps it at a distance.
Simpson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Buzrov! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Buzrov blocks the low kick.
A punch combination from Buzrov misses.
As Buzrov looks to move away, Simpson throws a big counter combo but Buzrov just gets out of the way.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left and a right from Buzrov both land. Nice combination.
Buzrov blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mario Buzrov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Simpson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buzrov defends well and Simpson ends up having to push Buzrov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Buzrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simpson.
Buzrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
Simpson throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Simpson misses.
Buzrov connects with a body shot that sends Simpson's belly button to the back.
Simpson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Buzrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Buzrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Simpson misses with a kick to the body.
And Buzrov tries to counter it with a takedown but Simpson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buzrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson tries to score with a low kick but Buzrov moves his leg out of the way.
Buzrov is breathing heavily.
Simpson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buzrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simpson defending well as Buzrov loads up on a big left hand.
Simpson swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mario Buzrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simpson throws a low kick but Buzrov avoids it.
Simpson misses with a body kick.
Simpson is looking to land body kicks.
Buzrov takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
Simpson darts in looking for a takedown but Buzrov gets double underhooks and turns Simpson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buzrov swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buzrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Michael Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
Simpson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Simpson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Buzrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simpson throws a solid leg kick but Buzrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Simpson.
A big left from Simpson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buzrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buzrov slips a jab from Simpson.
Buzrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A nice combination there by Simpson.
Simpson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buzrov's waist but Buzrov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simpson off to one side.
Buzrov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Buzrov forces Simpson back against the cage and clinches.
Buzrov stops a takedown attempt from Simpson.
Simpson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Simpson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Buzrov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Buzrov scores with the left hand. Simpson knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries a head kick but it misses.
Buzrov lands a nice hook to Simpson's body. Simpson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simpson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Buzrov. That did some damage!
Buzrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simpson goes for a double leg but Buzrov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Buzrov continues to drive forward.
Simpson throws a right hand that misses
and Buzrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson misses with a leg kick.
Buzrov checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Buzrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buzrov.
Buzrov thuds his right hand into Simpson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simpson avoids the head kick by Buzrov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simpson.
Buzrov throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buzrov throws a series of punches but Simpson avoids them all with ease.
Simpson throws a low kick, looking for Buzrov's leg but Buzrov calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simpson scoring well with a low kick there.
Simpson looks to land a combination. Buzrov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buzrov manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a leg kick that misses.
Simpson throws a hook but Buzrov avoids it easily.
Buzrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Buzrov throws a jab when Simpson was well out of range.
Simpson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Simpson looks to land a left hand but Buzrov moved out of range nicely.
A clash of legs there as Buzrov blocks the low kick.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but Buzrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simpson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Buzrov throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Buzrov misses with the combination.
Buzrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Buzrov slips under a jab.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Buzrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Buzrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Simpsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Simpson throws a leg kick but Buzrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Simpson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buzrov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSimpson.
Simpson lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Simpson.
Buzrov lands an overhand right.
Buzrov avoids the body shot from Simpson.
Buzrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simpson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buzrov scores with a hook.
Simpson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buzrov avoids it really well and circles away.
Buzrov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buzrov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Simpson is avoiding damage well.
Buzrov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mario Buzrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simpson tries to bench press Buzrov off him but Buzrov keeps the position.
Michael Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mario Buzrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buzrov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Buzrov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Simpson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Buzrov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mario Buzrov.
Well Buzrov 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Buzrov!
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RATING
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