|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodger Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
 |
|
 |
| 161 cm
24
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
173 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodger Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barry Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Sanders backing up. Sanders nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Simpson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanders darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simpson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Simpson controlling the action here for a moment.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Sanders with that takedown attempt.
Simpson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sanders misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders cracks a nice hook into Simpson's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Simpson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanders has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
Sanders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanders is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simpson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rodger Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Sanders.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Simpson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stalling in the clinch from Simpson.
Simpson breaks the clinch.
Simpson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sanders swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Simpson misses.
Sanders has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
Simpson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanders lands with a cross.
Sanders throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Sanders fails to land the takedown.
Sanders looks winded!
Simpson avoids the body shot from Sanders.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simpson moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanders pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanders throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simpson's waist but Simpson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanders off to one side.
Simpson clinches.
Sanders looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A bit of stalling here from Simpson.
Simpson controlling the action here for a moment.
Simpson has Sanders pushed against the cage.
Simpson successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson wants to stand up but Sanders is controlling him.
Simpson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sanders is proving hard to escape from.
Simpson stands up over Sanders, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Simpson wants to stand but Sanders is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson prevents Sanders from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barry Sanders will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sanders fails to land with a series of punches.
Simpson tries to clinch up.
Sanders shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanders has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
Simpson stalls.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanders tries to keep at a distance but Simpson has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Simpson regains guard immediately.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simpson is on top in guard.
Simpson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Sanders.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Sanders uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simpson has time to react.
Sanders moves into the clinch.
Simpson stalls.
Sanders letting Simpson take a breather here.
Sanders being controlled against the cage.
Rodger Simpson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simpson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Simpson is holding on to half guard well.
Simpson is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanders looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sanders stops Simpson from getting back to his feet.
Sanders throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Simpson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simpson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Simpson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Simpson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simpson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson pushes Sanders off and gets back to his feet.
Barry Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders looks for the body kick but Simpson saw that one coming.
Simpson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanders throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Simpson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Simpson showed some decent athleticism there.
Simpson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simpson slips a nice elbow through Sanders's hands, connecting with Sanders's forehead.
Simpson escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simpson pinned against the cage. Simpson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simpson clinches up with Sanders and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson leaning against his opponent.
Simpson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanderss head.
Simpson slows down the pace here.
Simpson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Simpson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rodger Simpson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanders or perhaps it was just good defense by Simpson, which made it look bad.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Sanders manages to avoid it.
Simpson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanders.
Sanders throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
Sanders misses with a double jab.
Simpson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sanders.
Sanders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simpson.
Sanders misses with a wild combination.
Sanders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Sanders. No joy for Simpson on that attempt.
Sanders looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simpson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodger Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Sanders.
Simpson moves into the clinch successfully.
Simpson manages to break the clinch.
Simpson closes the distance and clinches.
Simpson taking a breather.
Simpson breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders dives in for a single leg takedown but Simpson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Simpson moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanders tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanders somewhat.
Sanders stuffs the takedown.
Rodger Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson closes the distance and pushes Sanders back into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Simpson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Simpson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Simpson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rodger Simpson.
Sanders throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barry Sanders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanders connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simpson's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanders fails to land with a series of punches.
Simpson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sanders manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Simpson stands and steps away. Sanders gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Simpson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Come on Simpson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simpson.
Sanders is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Simpson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodger Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Simpson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodger Simpson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
44% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
