Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1004 Finlay vs Trollslayer
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Simon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramano scores with a hook to the body. Simon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Simon's head.#CL#
Simon has Ramano up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Ramano manages to break the clinch.
Simon wants to clinch.#CL#
Simon closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon misses with some punches. #BC2#
Ramano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Ramano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Simon moves into range and clinches up with Ramano.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Simon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramano blocking some punches. #T1#
Ramano trying to control the position but instead, Simon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ramano into the cage.
A short uppercut from Ramano. #TD2#
Ramano jumps into guard, dragging Simon to the mat. #SUB2#
Ramano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Simon passes into side control.
Ramano tries to bench press Simon off him but Simon keeps the position.
Ramano misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ramano is trying to get back to half guard.
Ramano is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Ramano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Simon is controlling Ramano's trapped leg to prevent Ramano from advancing to side control.
Ramano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ramano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simon's head.
Ramano throwing shots but Simon is blocking nicely.
Ramano throws a strike but Simon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Simon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Ramano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simon's head.
Ramano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ramano throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramano throwing strikes from guard but Simon blocks nicely.
Simon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramano.
Simon wants to sweep here but Ramano controlling him for the moment.
Ramano postures up in Simon's guard and throws a big left but Simon blocks it. #T4#
Simon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ramano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ramano postures up in Simon's guard and throws a big left but Simon blocks it.
Ramano throwing strikes but missing.
Ramano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramano with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Razor Ramano dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simon's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Simon backs off Ramano throws a huge counter combo but Simon manages to avoid it all.
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Simon back to the cage. Ramano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Simon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramano, pushing him back against the cage.
Ramano blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Ramano has picked Simon up - he's going for a ride! Ramano dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ramano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ramano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Simon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Ramano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ramano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Ramano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Simon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramano.
Simon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Simon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ramano.
Ramano throwing strikes but missing.
Ramano throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ramano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ramano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramano throwing strikes but missing.
Ramano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ramano throws a big elbow that misses.
Ramano throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramano postures up in Simon's guard and throws a big left but Simon blocks it.
Simon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ramano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Simon is trying to keep Ramano in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ramano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramano postures up in Simon's guard and throws a big left but Simon blocks it.
Ramano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ramano throws a big right hand that misses.
Razor Ramano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ramano throwing strikes but missing.
Ramano stands up over Simon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ramano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ramano throwing strikes but missing.
Simon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
Ramano postures up and lands a big shot to Simon's brow.
Ramano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Ramano drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Simon dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ramano thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Ramano has his foot on Simon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simon works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simon is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ramano's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Razor Ramano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Simon tries to clinch but Ramano moves away
and Ramano counters with a stiff right hand.
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simon tries to clinch
and Ramano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simon tries to clinch but Ramano moves away
and Ramano counters with a three punch combo that has Simon backing up. Simon nods at Ramano to acknowledge the strikes.
Ramano connects with a looping right hand.
Ramano throws a nice head kick!
Simon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramano throws a sloppy head kick and Simon moves out of range easily.
Simon throwing a counter right hand but Ramano manages to avoid it.
Ramano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simon moves in looking to clinch but Ramano pushes him off.
Ramano lands a jab to Simon's midsection.#CL#
Simon gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simon misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Ramano manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ramano 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.#SUB2#
Ramano looking for a guillotine here but Simon defends easily. #T1#
Ramano looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramano, not yet. #SUB2#
Ramano looking for subs off his back but Simon has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Ramano actively working from the bottom here.
Jay Simon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Razor Ramano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ramano keeping control of the position.
Ramano is trying to control but can't.
Ramano is looking to improve his position.
Ramano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simon is working away from the top position though.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Simon darts in trying to clinch
and Ramano counters with a nice body shot.
Simon looks to clinch
and Ramano counters with a three punch combo that has Simon backing up. Simon nods at Ramano to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Ramano.
Simon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jay Simon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simon fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Simon is looking to clinch but Ramano is avoiding it.
Simon doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramano circles away.
Simon misses with an uppercut
enabling Ramano to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramano scores with a leg kick.
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Simon moves into the clinch successfully.
Simon swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simon misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simon.
Ramano blocking some punches. #BC2#
Ramano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Razor Ramano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ramano looks to land a combination but Simon avoids it well.
A big right from Simon misses.
A nice side step and Ramano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

And that's the end of the fight!
Razor Ramano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ramano 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razor Ramano!

Event: SYN 982 Sitsongrit vs. Johnny
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Simon.
Simon connects with a nice looking jab.
Simon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Panic throws a looping overhand right but Simon ducks down to avoid it.
Simon scores with a shot to the body.
Donk. Panic catches Simon right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Simon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Panic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Panic struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Simon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Panic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Simon tries to advance position but instead Panic slips a leg back in to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Simon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Panic looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Simon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simon trying to control from half guard but Panic is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon is just content to waste time from the top position. Panic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panic is keeping the position for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simon wants to control from the top but Panic keeps moving.
Simon trying to move into half guard but instead Panic has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Simon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Simon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Panic preventing the sweep.
Panic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Panic wants to pass the guard but Simon is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Simon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simon controls Panic momentarily but Panic frees himself. #SUB#
Simon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simon wants to improve his position but instead Panic has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Simon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panic pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Panic controlling the action here.
Simon wants to control but Panic is keeping busy.
Panic not doing much here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Simon trying to hold on to Panic's head to control him but Panic postures up.
Simon is staying active underneath Panic, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Panic gets caught napping as Simon dives in and scores a takedown. Panic manages to retain guard.
Panic looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Panic misses with a straight right.
Simon misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Simon looking to score a takedown here. Panic is defending well but Simon drives through and ends up in Panic's guard.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Panic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Panic tries to get to full guard but Simon has control of the leg. #SUB#
Simon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Panic has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Simon seems to be working for a kimura but Panic defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Simon is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Panic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simon's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Simon is looking for a triangle but Panic pushes his legs off easily.
Simon seems keen to control Panic's posture.
Simon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panic can do to turn this around?
Panic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Simon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jay Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Simon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Panic escapes and throws Simon's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Simon is looking to regain half guard here but Panic keeps moving and retains side control.
Simon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Panic's best efforts.#SUB#
Simon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Panic moves into full mount! Simon won't be happy about that! #T3#
Simon is trying to reverse the position but instead Panic has taken his back - oops!
Simon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Panic.
Simon rolls, trying to escape but Panic keeps control of the position.
Panic is riding his opponent, not letting Simon buck him off.
Simon trying to control the action but Panic just sinks the hooks in.
Well, with Panic on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Simon is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Simon tries to break free.
Simon trying to control but not successfully.
Panic controlling from the back.#T4#
Simon turns into Panic and is now in his guard. #SUB2#
Panic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simon passes Panic's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Simon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Panic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simon.
Panic tries to roll over but Simon keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jay Simon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Panic throws a solid leg kick but Simon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Panic.#TD#
Simon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simon lands in his opponent's guard.
Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simon wants to control from the top but Panic keeps moving. #SUB2#
Simon has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Panic to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Simon is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Panic pulls down on the head and he's put Simon to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Satanic Panic!
A relieved looking Satanic Panic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 976 Wolf vs. Krylov II
Date: Apr 14, 2023

#R1#
White Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Simon lands a body shot. #CL#
Simon moves into the clinch successfully.
Simon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simon tries to work over White Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simon tries for a takedown but White Jr manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
White Jr breaks from the clinch.
Simon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Simon scores with a jab to the head.
Simon digs a good body shot into White Jr's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Simon there.
Simon with a poor takedown
and White Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jay Simon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White Jr misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Simon. That snapped White Jr's head back.
White Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Simon has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#TD#
Simon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches White Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Simon tries to move to mount but White Jr blocks the move with his legs.
White Jr is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
White Jr struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Simon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simon tries to move into full mount but can't pass White Jr's legs. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but White Jr keeps working.
Simon tries to advance to mount but can't.
White Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Simon tries to move into full mount but can't pass White Jr's legs.
White Jr wants to control but Simon postures up.
White Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Simon tries for a kimura but White Jr is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Simon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Simon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, White Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Simon but great work by White Jr.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
White Jr is looking to take a break and control but Simon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
White Jr is in trouble now - Simon has advanced to mount!
Simon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
White Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon moves to the back.
Simon biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB#
Simon looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
White Jr is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
White Jr walks into a jab.
Simon throws a sloppy body shot
and White Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White Jr takes one on the button.
White Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Simon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
White Jr throws out a loose jab but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it.
White Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Simon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White Jr can do to turn this around?
White Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon throws a good cross that connects.
Nice shot lands for Simon.
Simon misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from White Jr misses.
Simon shoots for a double leg takedown but White Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Simon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White Jr! But no joy.#TD#
Simon gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
I wouldn't like to be where White Jr is right now.
Simon controls the position.#SUB#
Simon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, White Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Simon takes a little break here. White Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Simon advances to full mount.
Simon wants to control the pace but White Jr is squirming around nicely. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Simon goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now White Jr is on top in guard. #SUB#
Simon has his foot on White Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
White Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Simon wants to sweep here but White Jr controlling him for the moment.
White Jr trying to control but Simon is working from the bottom. #T3#
Simon looking for a sweep. Not yet Simon, not yet. #SUB#
Simon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Simon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simon is looking to pass White Jr's guard but actually White Jr recovers to full guard.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White Jr is keeping the position for now.
Simon is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Simon advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on White Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Simon trying to control the action but White Jr is working from the bottom.
White Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Simon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Simon or perhaps it was just good defense by White Jr, which made it look bad.
Nice uppercut there from White Jr.
Simon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
White Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
White Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Simon connects with a right hand. White Jr shakes it off.
The fighters circling - White Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simon lands an overhand right.
Simon misses with a straight right.
White Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Simon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches White Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but White Jr keeps working.
White Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Simon off and has taken his back!#T1#
I really don't envy Simon right now. #SUB2#
Simon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if White Jr gets his way!
Simon looking very determined here, making life difficult for White Jr.
Simon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
White Jr throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Jay Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simon covering up well under a barage of strikes.
White Jr struggling to land strikes to the head as Simon covers up.
Will White Jr go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T2#
White Jr struggling to land strikes to the head as Simon covers up.
White Jr thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Simon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Simon covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Simon manages to reverse the position and now he's in White Jr's guard. Nice work there by Simon. #SUB#
Simon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! White Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Simon, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Simon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead White Jr passes into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Simon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Simon is not content to let White Jr control the position.
Simon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Simon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simon is trying to control the action in half guard but White Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
White Jr is looking for a sweep. Simon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simon passes to full mount!
White Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bruce White Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB#
Simon goes for an armbar but he's not got it… White Jr turns into him and now he's in Simon's guard.
White Jr with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Simon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
White Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
White Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
White Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
White Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Simon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White Jr defends well.
Jay Simon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Simon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White Jr defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruce White Jr.
Well Simon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Simon!
An out of breath Jay Simon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Bruce White Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back, hell of a fight '.

Event: SYN 966 Exotic vs. Moore
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1#
Nice shot by Simon.
Simon looks to score with a jab to the body but Seran is just out of range.
Seran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simon lands a nice hook to Seran's body. Seran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simon scores with a body shot.
Simon 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.
Jay Simon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Simon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seran slips a straight right by Simon.
Simon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Danga de danga de dang - Simon scores with a four punch combination!#TD#
Simon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Seran looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seran is trying to control Simon's posture but Simon avoids it.
Simon is looking to take a break and control but Seran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon wants to take a breather but Seran manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Simon. #T1#
Seran keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Seran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simon defends well.
Seran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Simon is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Simon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seran gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Simon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seran defends well.#T2#
Seran trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seran postures up. #SUB#
Simon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Simon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seran is aware though and is defending well.
Seran content to stall in guard here.
Simon controls Seran momentarily but Seran frees himself. #T3##SUB#
Seran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simon wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Seran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simon misses with a wild body shot.
Olyn Seran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Seran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Seran throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Simon.
Simon with a poor takedown
and Seran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Simon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC2#Simon is rocked!
Simon sizes up Seran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Simon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Seran counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simon shoots in for a takedown but Seran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simon seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simon.
Simon throws a body punch but Seran moves out of range.
Simon shoots in but no luck this time.
Simon misses with a jab to the body
and Seran counters with a low kick, right behind Simon 's knee.
Simon is breathing heavily.
Simon misses with a right hand
and Seran counters with a straight right hand.
Simon misses with a looping left.
Seran is trying to counter with his kicks.
Simon fails with a takedown attempt.
Simon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jay Simon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Simon clinches up against the cage.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran.
Simon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simon is working for takedown but Seran is calmly controlling the position for now.
Seran lands with a right to the head.
Simon misses with a body punch.
Simon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A left hand lands to the body for Simon.
Seran swings wildly with an uppercut but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon tries for a takedown but Seran manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Seran is fighting off a takedown attempt but Simon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Seran to the mat. Seran regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Seran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simon wants to control from the top but Seran keeps moving.
Simon slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Simon is pressing down on Seran's thigh, looking to free his foot. Seran is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Seran manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Seran looking for a sweep. Not yet Seran, not yet. #SUB2#
Seran looking for a guillotine here but Simon defends easily. #SUB2#
Simon looking to improve position, pressing down on Seran's thigh with his hand. Seran seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Simon paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Simon's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Seran picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Olyn Seran!
Olyn Seran thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 960 Randleman vs. Dinapoli
Date: Feb 22, 2023

#R1#
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Pellegrini.
Simon scores with a jab to the head.
Simon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pellegrini.
Pellegrini feints a counter leg kick.
Pellegrini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simon misses with a straight right.
Pellegrini tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Simon is able to avoid easily.
Pellegrini stuffs the takedown attempt from Simon. Simon gets slowly back to his feet.
Pellegrini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pellegrini works Simon's body with a nice hook.
Simon fails to land the takedown.
Simon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pellegrini tries to land a leg kick but Simon saw it coming and moves away.
Pellegrini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pellegrini moves away.
Simon tries for a takedown but Pellegrini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Pellegrini.
Simon with a jab.
We've been informed that Pellegrini has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pellegrini throws a body shot but no joy.
Pellegrini scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Simon shoots in and bounces Pellegrini off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pellegrini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simon is one step ahead there.
Pellegrini keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass.
Simon is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Simon wants to control from the top but Pellegrini keeps moving.
Simon tries to free his leg and advance position but Pellegrini is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Simon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pellegrini dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Simon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pellegrini is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Simon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pellegrini passes into side control.
Simon is looking to regain half guard here but Pellegrini keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Pellegrini stands up and we're back to a striking position.
No joy there for Pellegrini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simon tests Pellegrini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pellegrini.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Simon. That snapped Pellegrini's head back.
Simon throws the left hand but Pellegrini avoids the punch easily.
Pellegrini plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD#
Simon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Simon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Simon prevents Pellegrini from standing back up. #SUB#
Simon seems to be looking for submissions.
Simon is looking to stall here but Pellegrini recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vinnie Pellegrini will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Simon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Pellegrini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Simon has gone for a leg lock! Pellegrini slips out almost immediately though and dives into Simon's guard.#REVB#
Simon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pellegrini would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Simon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pellegrini passes into side control. #T1#
Simon is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Pellegrini stands up.
Simon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vinnie Pellegrini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pellegrini tried to score with a low kick but Simon checks it.
A leg kick checked by Simon.
Simon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pellegrini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pellegrini manages to avoid it.
Pellegrini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pellegrini throws a leg kick but Simon moved away.
Simon looks to land a left hand but Pellegrini moved out of range nicely.
Pellegrini throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Simon connects with a jab.
Simon dives in for a single leg takedown but Pellegrini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pellegrini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pellegrini throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Simon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pellegrini is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Pellegrini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pellegrini ducks under a wild hook from Simon.
Simon misses with a takedown attempt
and Pellegrini makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pellegrini.
Simon dives in for a single leg takedown but Pellegrini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pellegrini only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Simon has Pellegrini pressed against the cage, preventing Pellegrini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Pellegrini breaks the clinch.
Pellegrini lands a right hook to the body.
It looks like Simon has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Simon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pellegrini misses with a straight right.
Pellegrini moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pellegrini throws a body shot but no joy.
Pellegrini fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Simon is out of range.
Pellegrini staying out of range there.
Pellegrini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simon.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Pellegrini. That's going to slow Simon down.
Good leg kick by Pellegrini.
Simon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Pellegrini is predictable there #TD#
and Simon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pellegrini won't be happy with that.
Simon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Simon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pellegrini wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon trying to control the action but Pellegrini is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Simon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pellegrini, who protects the arm well.
Simon controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Simon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pellegrini rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Simon's guard! Nice work there by Pellegrini!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Pellegrini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Simon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simon swings for the body but Pellegrini moves out of range.
Simon shoots in but Pellegrini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simon throws a looping overhand right but Pellegrini ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simon. Pellegrini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pellegrini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Simon throws a lazy right hand but Pellegrini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pellegrini's head backwards.
Pellegrini throws a right hand that Simon ducks under and follows up with a left that Simon also avoids with ease.
Simon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Simon as he checks the leg kick.
Simon staying out of range there.
Simon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Simon.
Pellegrini fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Simon connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pellegrini. Simon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pellegrini misses with a body shot.
Pellegrini clobbers Simon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Simon scores with the left hand. Pellegrini knows he should have avoided that one.
Pellegrini swings for the body but Simon moves out of range.
Simon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pellegrini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simon misses with a hook
and Simon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Simon slips under a jab from Pellegrini.#TD#
Simon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Simon showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pellegrini reverses the position - he's now on top in Simon's guard. #SUB#
Simon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pellegrini should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Simon has tightened it up now! Pellegrini should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jay Simon!
A victorious Jay Simon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 952 Minuar vs. Takahashi
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
Simon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finger pinned against the cage. Finger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jay Simon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Simon feints and as Finger raises his hands in defense, Simon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Finger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finger wants to stand but Simon is controlling the position. #SUB#
Simon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Finger dives on top into guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Simon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Finger tries to free his leg and advance position but Simon is retaining full guard. #T1#
Finger preventing the sweep.
Finger tries to free his leg and advance position but Simon is retaining full guard.
Finger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Simon is controlling Finger's posture.#SUB#
Simon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simon 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.
Simon is trying to control the position but Finger postures up.
Simon 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.#SUB#
Simon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Finger would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Finger sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Simon looking for a guillotine here but Finger defends easily. #SUB#
Simon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finger defends well.
Simon being controlled here, momentarily.
Finger wants to stand but Simon has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Simon throws a jab when Finger was well out of range.
Finger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Simon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Finger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simon shoots in but Finger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finger flicks out a counter leg kick but Simon steps away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simon.
Simon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simon throws a body shot but no joy.
Finger misses with an uppercut.
Middle Finger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simon slips under a jab.
Simon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finger.
Simon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Simon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Finger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simon throws a jab but it's blocked by Finger. #T4#
Simon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Finger.
Simon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Simon throws a body punch but Finger moves out of range.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but Finger shows good takedown defense.
Simon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finger on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Finger misses the target.
Finger with the inside leg kick.
Simon moves away from the strike by Finger.
Finger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finger pinned against the cage. Finger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Finger misses with a body shot.
Simon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simon throws a hook but Finger avoids it easily.#TD#
Simon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Simon looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Middle Finger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Simon tests Finger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finger slips a straight right by Simon.
Finger throws a hook to the side of Simon's head but Simon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simon throws an overhand right that lands on Finger's shoulder, as Finger tries to avoid the shot.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but Finger shows good takedown defense.
Finger looks to land a left hand but Simon moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simon or perhaps it was just good defense by Finger, which made it look bad.
Simon looks to land a left hand but Finger moved out of range nicely.
Simon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finger throws out the jab.
Finger wants to slow Simon down by chopping away at his legs.
Simon moves away from the strike by Finger.
Finger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finger with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon lands with a straight right. Finger didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Finger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Simon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finger.
Simon takes one on the button.
Simon misses with a straight right.
Simon connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finger manages to avoid it.#T1#
Simon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finger.
Finger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simon checks a leg kick.
Finger misses with a hook. Simon ducked under it nicely.
Finger throws a body shot but no joy.
Finger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simon.
A nice side step and Finger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Simon tries for a takedown but Finger circles away easily
letting Finger counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finger was well out of range. Poor timing from Simon.
Finger connects with a leg kick.
Simon shoots in but no luck this time.
Simon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finger.
Middle Finger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Simon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simon in his tracks.
Finger lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Finger with a jab.
Simon lands a body shot.
Finger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Finger ducks under a wild hook from Simon.
The fighters circling - Finger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finger looks to land a left hand but Simon moved out of range nicely.
Simon misses with a looping right.
Simon wants to clinch up but Finger keeps it at a distance.
Finger looks to throw the jab but Simon is out of range.
Simon goes for a double leg but Finger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Finger continues to drive forward.
Finger struggles to land a body shot inside as Simon controls his hands.
Simon has Finger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Finger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Simon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Finger lands a shoulder strike.
Finger prevents a body shot from Simon.
Simon lands an uppercut.
Finger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Finger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simon.
Finger lands a hook that snaps the head of Simon backwards. #T3#
Finger lands a body punch.
Finger stops a takedown attempt from Simon.
A short left from Finger.
A right hook to the body lands for Finger.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Finger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Simon tries to work over Finger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simon misses with a punch on the inside.
Simon jumps guard but Finger stands there with Simon around his waist. Simon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Finger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finger lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Finger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Finger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Simon. That snapped Finger's head back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Finger is looking to slow Simon down with leg kicks.
Finger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Finger throws a jab but it's blocked by Simon.
Finger lands the left hand.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finger.
Finger misses with a hook #TD#
and Simon counters with a takedown into side control.
Finger wants to control but Simon postures up.
Simon is looking to take a break and control but Finger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Finger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Finger wants to control but Simon is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Finger is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Middle Finger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Simon catches Finger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Simon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finger.
Nice defenses there by Finger.
Finger just misses with a punch to the body.
Finger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Finger lands a nice looking body shot.
Finger jabs Simon right on the nose. Simon blinks but takes it well.
Finger cracks a nice hook into Simon's ribs.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finger sprawls well. Finger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simon gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finger.
Simon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finger.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Finger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simon's head.
Finger scores with a leg kick.
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!
Simon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Finger throws a hook but Simon avoids it easily.#T1#
Simon shoots in for a double leg but Finger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Finger.
Finger misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut there from Finger.
Simon has a takedown stuffed.
Finger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Simon's head backwards.
Finger throws a shot from downtown. Simon moves away and avoids it.
Simon throws the left hand but Finger avoids the punch easily.
Simon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Finger takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Finger does it's job there.
Simon throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finger. Simon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simon misses with a body punch
and Finger counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Finger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Finger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jay Simon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Simon trying to control but Finger is working from the bottom.
Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simon postures up in Finger's guard and throws a big left but Finger blocks it.
Finger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Finger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon advances to half guard. #T3#
Simon missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Simon is working for a kimura but Finger is defending it quite comfortably.
Finger wants to control but Simon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Simon seems to be looking for submissions.
Simon is looking to take a break and control but Finger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Simon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Finger has managed to free his arm - good work. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Finger looks to throw the jab but Simon is out of range.
Finger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simon swings for the body but Finger moves out of range.
Finger swings for the body but Simon moves out of range.
Finger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simon moves to clinch but Finger breaks away
enabling Finger to counter with a crisp jab.
Finger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simon throws a right hand that misses
and Finger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Simon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simon misses with a looping right.
Simon throws a hook to the side of Finger's head but Finger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simon misses with a left hand
and Finger counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Simon.
Simon moves into range and connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Middle Finger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finger 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Middle Finger!
During a confident post fight interview, Middle Finger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 945 Krylov vs. Stark
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Simon scores with a nice head shot.
Simon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simon throws a lazy uppercut
and Vice counters with a nice uppercut.
Simon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Simon throws a body punch but Vice moves out of range.
Vice swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, jab by Simon - just one landing.
Vice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Simon connects with a jab.
Simon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Vice.
Simon fails with the takedown
and Vice counters with a nice uppercut.
Vice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jay Simon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD#
Simon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vice is trying to stand up here but Simon is controlling him well. #ES2#
Vice has one foot on Simon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Simon connects with a looping right hand.
Simon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Simon connects with a body shot.
Vice has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simon finds it's way round the side to connect with Vice's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vice throws a nice inside leg kick.
No luck for Simon with that takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Vice releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Simon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vice sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Vice misses with a low kick. #TD#
Simon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Vice manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Vice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simon.
Vice slips a jab from Simon.
Vice looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Simon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Simon lands a lovely overhand right.
Simon misses with a takedown attempt
and Vice counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vice slips under a jab.
Simon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vice throws a hook but Simon avoids it easily.
Simon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vice is fending him off so far but Simon persists. Nope, Vice circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Simon drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3#
Vice wants to get back to his feet but Simon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vice keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass.
Vice is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vice keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass. #SUB#
Simon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Simon wants to control from the top but Vice keeps moving.
Vice is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simon is controlling him. #ES2#
Vice manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Vice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simon throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Vice to counter with a crisp jab.
Simon lands a nice shot that snaps Vice's head back.
Simon moves away from the strike by Vice.
Vice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vice walks into a straight right hand from Simon.#TD#
Simon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vice wants to stand back up but Simon manages to pass into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vice is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jay Simon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Simon misses with a hook
and Vice counters with a nice body shot.
Simon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vice manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Vice was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simon with a nice cross.
Jay Simon is winning the standup battle so far.
Simon scores with a jab. Vice acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Simon just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Vice on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Simon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vice's half guard.

Vice has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Simon is on him like a limpet, forcing Vice back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Vice manages to break the clinch.
Simon scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Vice drops Simon with a beautiful combination! Simon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vice is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Simon is rocked!
It looks like Simon has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Vice throws a shot from downtown. Simon moves away and avoids it.
Simon throws a shot from downtown. Vice moves away and avoids it.
Vice looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vice throws a lazy right hand but Simon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vice ducks under a wild hook from Simon.#T1##TD#
Simon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simon lands in his opponent's guard.
Simon looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Vice scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Vice moves away from the strike by Simon.
Vice was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Simon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vice under the eye.
Vice tries to move into range but Simon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simon.
Simon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vice has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simon throws the left hand but Vice avoids the punch easily.
Vice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simon.#T2#
Simon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh Simon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simon tries for a takedown but Vice circles away easily
and Vice counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simon seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simon moves out of range of the strikes.
Simon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Simon misses with a hook. Vice ducked under it nicely.
Simon with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Vice counters with a nice right hand that sends Simon toppling to the canvas! Simon scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Vice finish him?!
Simon throws a looping overhand right but Vice ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Simon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Simon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Vice throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Vice on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Simon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vice swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simon throws a looping overhand right but Vice ducks down to avoid it.
Simon lands with a hook. Vice tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Vice keeps the fight on the outside.
Simon throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Vice counters with a nice right hand that sends Simon toppling to the canvas! Simon scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Vice finish him?!
Vice misses with a looping left.
Simon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vice swivels and escapes.
Vice lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Simon misses with a takedown
and Vice counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Simon out cold! What a finish! Vice is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miami Vice!
After winning the bout, Miami Vice thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 941 CDB vs. Hoost
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Simon loads up on a big right hand but Pawlik slips the punch.
Nice cross by Pawlik.
Simon misses the shot to the body.
Jay Simon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simon throws an overhand right that lands on Pawlik's shoulder, as Pawlik tries to avoid the shot.
Pawlik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pawlik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simon.
Pawlik attempts a counter takedown but Simon avoids it well and moves away.
Simon goes for a double leg but Pawlik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pawlik continues to drive forward.
Simon swings for the body but Pawlik moves out of range.
Pawlik feinted with a counter takedown.
Simon shoots in for a double leg but Pawlik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pawlik.
Pawlik lands an overhand right.
Pawlik defending well as Simon loads up on a big left hand.
Pawlik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simon sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pawlik is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Simon's half guard.#SUB#
Pawlik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simon defends it well.
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but Simon defending well. #T1#
Pawlik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Simon is refusing to be controlled, as Pawlik sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Simon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pawlik pulls his head out easily.
Pawlik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Pawlik is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simon is looking for a sweep. Pawlik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Simon is defending against the submission attempts here by Pawlik. #SUB#
Pawlik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simon won't allow Pawlik to pass to mount.
Pawlik wants to control but Simon is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Simon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pawlik pulls his head out easily.
Simon is looking to improve his position.
Pawlik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Pawlik is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pawlik is trying to control. Simon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Simon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simon.
Pawlik landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Simon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pawlik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pawlik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simon keeping full guard, as Pawlik tries to pass.
Pawlik stays in close to Simon's body and controls the position.
Simon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pawlik manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Simon wants to control from the top but Pawlik keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Simon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pawlik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simon has managed to get both his arms back between Pawlik's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Pawlik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simon pushing down on Pawlik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simon is pressing down on Pawlik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pawlik is holding on for now.
Pawlik is looking for a sweep. Simon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pawlik!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Simon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pawlik manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Pawlik dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pawlik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pawlik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simon sprawls and moves away.
Simon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pawlik.
A jab from Simon misses.
Simon lands a right hook to the body.
Simon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pawlik manages to avoid it.
Pawlik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Simon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simon takes a swing at Pawlik's ribcage but misses.
Pawlik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Pawlik gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Simon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pawlik keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon looking to pass the guard.
Pawlik looking to control. #T1#
Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Pawlik has an active guard here but Simon has managed to pass into half guard.
Simon wants to free his trapped foot but Pawlik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simon is looking to take a break and control but Pawlik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pawlik is trying to control but can't. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Simon tries to pass to full mount but Pawlik defends it.
Pawlik wants to control but Simon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Simon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simon wants to control but Pawlik is keeping him busy.
Pawlik is looking for a sweep. Simon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simon wants to take a breather but Pawlik is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Simon is stalling here. Pawlik is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Simon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pawlik has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Simon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Simon is trying to control Pawlik's posture but Pawlik avoids it. #T3#
Simon stops Pawlik from passing to mount.
Simon tries to buck Pawlik off but Pawlik is having none of it.#SUB#
Pawlik thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Simon is trying to control Pawlik's posture but Pawlik avoids it.
Simon is looking to regain half guard here but Pawlik keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Pawlik tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pawlik cracks Simon with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Simon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pawlik off and has taken his back!
Pawlik turns into Simon and is now in his guard.
Pawlik tries to free his leg and advance position but Simon is retaining full guard.
Simon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pawlik won't allow Simon to sweep him here.
Pawlik tries to free his leg and advance position but Simon is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Simon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pawlik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon keeping full guard, as Pawlik tries to pass. #SUB2#
Simon working for a triangle but Pawlik defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Simon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pawlik moves away.
Pawlik attempts a counter takedown but Simon avoids it well and moves away.
Pawlik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Simon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pawlik avoids the body shot from Simon. #TD2#
Pawlik gets caught napping as Simon dives in and scores a takedown. Pawlik manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Simon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Pawlik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simon defends it easily.
Pawlik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon trying to control but Pawlik is working from the bottom.
Simon pushes down on Pawlik's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Simon trying to control from Pawlik's half guard. Pawlik has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pawlik trying to keep a closed guard but Simon is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Pawlik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pawlik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simon is one step ahead there.
Jay Simon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pawlik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simon 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. #SUB#
Pawlik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pawlik keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass.
Simon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Simon trying to control the position but Pawlik is working away. #T3##SUB2#
Simon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Simon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pawlik has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pawlik prevents Simon from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Simon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pawlik is not content to let Simon control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simon tries to advance to mount but Pawlik denies him. #SUB2#
Simon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pawlik has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pawlik sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Pawlik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Simon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Simon trying to mount his opponent but Pawlik defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Simon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simon 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Simon!
A victorious Jay Simon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#971 Joosep v McGuire
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1##TD#
Simon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Simon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolf-Fang keeps working. #SUB#
Simon is trying to get an arm triangle but Wolf-Fang is defending well.
Simon 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.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control Simon's posture but Simon avoids it. #SUB#
Simon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Simon tries to move to mount but Wolf-Fang blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon trying to control the action but Wolf-Fang is working from the bottom.
Simon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wolf-Fang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Wolf-Fang wants to control but Simon postures up.
Wolf-Fang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wolf-Fang trying to control the action but Simon is working from the bottom.
Wolf-Fang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Simon tries to roll over but Wolf-Fang keeps him under control.
Wolf-Fang passes to side control.
Wolf-Fang trying to control the action but Simon is working from the bottom.
Wolf-Fang slows the pace down. #T2#
Simon struggling a bit here.
Simon regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon is looking for a sweep. Wolf-Fang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Simon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Wolf-Fang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Simon wants to control but Wolf-Fang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wolf-Fang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simon wants to improve his position but Wolf-Fang is controlling well.
Wolf-Fang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Simon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simon.#T3#
Wolf-Fang wants to control from the top but Simon keeps moving.
Wolf-Fang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Wolf-Fang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolf-Fang has managed to get both his arms back between Simon's legs - danger averted.
Simon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simon keeping moving, preventing Wolf-Fang from controlling successfully.
Wolf-Fang stopping the sweep attempt from Simon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf-Fang advances to half guard.
Wolf-Fang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Simon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wolf-Fang pulls his head out easily.
Wolf-Fang trying to control from half guard but Simon is working away.
Simon wants to get back to full guard.
Simon is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Still in half guard, Wolf-Fang seems content to control.
Simon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wolf-Fang slips nicely into half guard.
Wolf-Fang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wolf-Fang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simon keeps working. #SUB#
Simon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wolf-Fang pulls his head out easily.
Wolf-Fang is keen to just control but Simon is a slippery customer.
Wolf-Fang prevents Simon from improving his position.
Wolf-Fang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon trying to control from the bottom.
Wolf-Fang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simon tries to get to full guard but Wolf-Fang has control of the leg.
Wolf-Fang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jay Simon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Simon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Simon with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Wolf-Fang to counter with a crisp jab.
Jay Simon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolf-Fang.
Simon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolf-Fang.
Simon feinted with a counter takedown.
Wolf-Fang looks to land a left hand but Simon moved out of range nicely.
Simon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolf-Fang.
Simon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf-Fang manages to avoid it.
Wolf-Fang throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Simon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Simon wants to free his trapped foot but Wolf-Fang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wolf-Fang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Wolf-Fang is defending well.
Wolf-Fang is staying active underneath Simon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simon is pressing down on Wolf-Fang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wolf-Fang is holding on for now.
Wolf-Fang trying to control but Simon postures up.
Wolf-Fang gets full guard.#T1#
Wolf-Fang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simon's guard. #REVB#
Simon is trying to control the position but Wolf-Fang postures up.
Wolf-Fang wants to pass the guard but Simon is keeping the position.
Simon controlling the position.
Wolf-Fang pushes down on Simon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wolf-Fang is looking to advance position but Simon won't allow it.
Wolf-Fang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Simon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wolf-Fang pulls his head out easily.
Wolf-Fang prevents Simon from improving his position.
Wolf-Fang controlling the action here.
Simon is not content to let Wolf-Fang control the position.
Simon moves into full guard. #T2#
Simon trying to control the position.
Wolf-Fang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Wolf-Fang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolf-Fang has managed to get both his arms back between Simon's legs - danger averted.
Wolf-Fang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wolf-Fang tries to free his leg and advance position but Simon is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Simon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wolf-Fang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolf-Fang is pushing down on Simon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simon is fighting to maintain full guard but Wolf-Fang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Simon is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Simon moves into full guard.
Wolf-Fang won't allow Simon to sweep him here.
Wolf-Fang passes Simon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Simon won't allow Wolf-Fang to pass to mount.
Simon is concentrating on defense, preventing Wolf-Fang from advancing position.
Simon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wolf-Fang is working away from the top position though.
Simon is trying to get back to full guard.
Wolf-Fang stalling away here and it's allowed Simon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Simon is trying to keep Wolf-Fang in close.
Jay Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wolf-Fang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wolf-Fang passes Simon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Simon is not content to let Wolf-Fang control the position.
Simon is looking for a sweep. Wolf-Fang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wolf-Fang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wolf-Fang wants to take a breather but Simon is having none of it.
Simon is trying to maintain the position but Wolf-Fang is very close to passing his half guard.
Wolf-Fang moves into full mount! Simon won't be happy about that!
Simon is controlling an arm, preventing Wolf-Fang from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Simon wants to control but Wolf-Fang is having none of it.
Simon is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf-Fang controlling from mount.
Simon is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yamcha Wolf-Fang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wolf-Fang slaps away a takedown attempt from Simon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wolf-Fang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simon wants to clinch.
Wolf-Fang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A shot to the liver by Wolf-Fang. Beautiful body shot.
Wolf-Fang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simon at a distance.
Wolf-Fang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Wolf-Fang does it's job there.
Simon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wolf-Fang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simon misses with a takedown attempt
and Wolf-Fang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook to the side of Simon's head but Simon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wolf-Fang as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolf-Fang scores with a shot to the body.
Simon throws a lazy right hand but Wolf-Fang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolf-Fang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolf-Fang.
A big left from Simon misses.
Simon misses with a body shot.
Wolf-Fang misses with a wild body shot.
Wolf-Fang lands a nice hook to Simon's body. Simon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simon takes a swing at Wolf-Fang's ribcage but misses.
Simon misses with an uppercut. Wolf-Fang saw that one coming.
Simon takes one to the chin there.
Good exchange - Wolf-Fang coming out on top.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Wolf-Fang.
Simon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simon looks to throw the jab but Wolf-Fang is out of range.
Simon looks to land a right hand but Wolf-Fang moved out of range.#T2#
Wolf-Fang lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simon misses with a hook
enabling Wolf-Fang to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Simon.#TD#
Simon gets the takedown into side control.
Wolf-Fang struggling a bit here.
Wolf-Fang tries to bench press Simon off him but Simon keeps the position.
Wolf-Fang tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Simon easily slips into full mount!
Simon looking to control but Wolf-Fang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simon avoids the attempt from Wolf-Fang to control.
Wolf-Fang sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Simon is working for a kimura but Wolf-Fang is defending it quite comfortably.
Wolf-Fang controlling the position for now.#T3#
Wolf-Fang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simon being controlled here momentarily.
Wolf-Fang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wolf-Fang managing to control the position.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control the position but Simon postures up.
Wolf-Fang keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass.
Wolf-Fang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wolf-Fang is trying to keep Simon in close. #T4#
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.
Simon stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Simon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wolf-Fang wants to get back to full guard.
Wolf-Fang is refusing to be controlled, as Simon sits in half guard. #SUB#
Simon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wolf-Fang is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Simon seems to be working for a kimura but Wolf-Fang defends the submission attempt.
Wolf-Fang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simon's back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Yamcha Wolf-Fang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wolf-Fang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
Yamcha Wolf-Fang bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#965 Simon v Sitsongrit
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Simon shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Simon's ribcage but misses.
Simon 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.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Simon.
Simon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Simon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Simon connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Simon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sitsongrit on his heels. He'll look to pass Sitsongrit's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simon 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.
Sitsongrit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sitsongrit tries to pass to full mount but Simon defends it.
Simon is looking for a sweep. Sitsongrit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Sitsongrit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sitsongrit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Simon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sitsongrit is taking a breather. Simon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Simon trying to control from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Simon!
Simon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon tries to roll over but Sitsongrit keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Sitsongrit looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Simon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sitsongrit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
More stalling from Sitsongrit.#T3#
Simon is trying to control but can't.
Simon is looking to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is taking a breather. Simon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Simon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Simon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sitsongrit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Simon looking for a guillotine here but Sitsongrit defends easily.
Simon looking for a sweep. Not yet Simon, not yet.
Sitsongrit controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit cracks Simon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simon misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Simon takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Simon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Simon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Sitsongrit gets caught napping as Simon dives in and scores a takedown. Sitsongrit manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit has his foot on Simon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simon works his way back into a safe position though.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sitsongrit's guard. #T1##SUB#
Simon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Simon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
Sitsongrit keeping control of the position.
Simon wants to pass to mount but Sitsongrit is defending the position.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Simon postures up.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Simon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Simon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simon trying to control from half guard but Sitsongrit is working away.
Sitsongrit desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions off his back.
Simon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Simon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sitsongrit is looking to escape. #T3#
Simon moves to take his opponent's back.
Sitsongrit is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Simon looking to break Sitsongrit's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sitsongrit remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Simon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sitsongrit turns into Simon and is now in his guard.
Simon looking for a sweep. Not yet Simon, not yet.
Simon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sitsongrit stays in close to Simon's body and controls the position.
Simon is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Simon wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Simon is looking for a triangle but Sitsongrit pushes his legs off easily.
Simon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongrit controls the pace.#SUB#
Simon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Simon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simon trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsongrit is proving a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simon's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Simon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Simon shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Simon.
Simon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Simon blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Simon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jay Simon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Simon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Simon lands a jab to the nose.
Simon misses with a wild body shot.
Simon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Simon takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Simon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simon or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Simon blocks it.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Simon misses.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simon.#TD#
Simon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sitsongrit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Simon passes into half guard.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simon is working away from the top position though.
Sitsongrit gets full guard.
Simon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit looking to control. #T3#
Simon passes into half guard.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Simon keeps him under control.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Simon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simon passes Sitsongrit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Simon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Simon is standing up over Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit looks to escape but Simon dives into side control.
Jay Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Simon's posture but Simon avoids it. #SUB#
Simon is trying to get an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit tries to bench press Simon off him but Simon keeps the position.
Sitsongrit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Simon off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Simon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Simon on that attempt.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Simon.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Simon seems unphased.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simon. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit cracks Simon with a good jab.
Simon sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Simon tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Simon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Simon moves out of range.
Simon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.#T1#
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simon is defended easily by Sitsongrit.
Simon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good standup being displayed there by Simon as he connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Simon ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Simon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Simon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Simon shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Simon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sitsongrit as he avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Simon. Simon gets slowly back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Simon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Simon right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
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!
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Simon.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Simon misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Simon on that attempt.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Simon moves out of range.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit tests Simon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Simon moved out of range nicely.
Simon looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Simon moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Simon lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simon lands with a cross.
Simon lands with a right hand.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Simon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Simon. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
Simon just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.#T4#
Nice jab there from Simon.
Simon dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Simon's head and hops out.
Simon tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Simon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Simon checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Simon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Simon misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Simon cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Simon lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Simon moved out of range.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Simon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simon is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Simon shoots in but no luck this time.
Simon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Simon shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Simon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simon shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Simon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Simon working away.
Simon trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Simon's posture but Simon avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sitsongrit tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Sitsongrit holds on to Simon's head and controls the position momentarily.
Simon looking to control but instead Sitsongrit has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Sitsongrit is refusing to be controlled, as Simon sits in half guard.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Simon wants to free his trapped foot but Sitsongrit is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Simon is working for a submission of some sort.
Simon is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jay Simon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simon tries to pass to full mount but Sitsongrit defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simon misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Simon.
Simon just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simon.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Simon's front leg but catches the back leg as Simon tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Simon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simon down.
Simon walks into a left hand.
Simon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simon works the jab nicely.
Simon drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simon jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Simon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sitsongrit was covering up waiting for the punch and Simon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Simon is fighting to break Sitsongrit's control of his arms but Sitsongrit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Simon controlling him for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sitsongrit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is the new lightweight champion!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#961 Augustus v Shane
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simon misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Simon dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Simon's head and hops out.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simon swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Jay Simon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Simon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Simon trying to control from half guard but Sitsongrit is working away. #SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simon works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Simon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sitsongrit to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sitsongrit shrugs it off. #T1#
Simon controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Simon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sitsongrit is surviving well by controlling Simon's body position as best he can.
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding Simon's attempts to control the action.
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simon content just to control the position here.
Sitsongrit doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T2#
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.
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Simon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Simon looking to control but Sitsongrit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sitsongrit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding Simon's attempts to control the action.
Sitsongrit looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Sitsongrit just trying to survive but Simon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Simon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Simon avoiding Sitsongrit 's attempts to control his hands.
Simon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sitsongrit's body.
Simon is not going to allow Sitsongrit to sit and survive in this position.
Sitsongrit wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Simon has his arm under Sitsongrit's chin here. Game over son! Simon squeezes tightly and Sitsongrit is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jay Simon!
Jay Simon is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Jay Simon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#959 Song v Sonny
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Conan throws a big shot that misses.
Simon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Simon darts in looking for a takedown but Conan gets double underhooks and turns Simon into the cage.
Simon lands a left hand. #BC2#
Conan breaks the clinch. #TD#
Simon drives through with a takedown into Conan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Simon tries to free his leg and advance position but Conan is retaining full guard.
Simon wants to control from the top but Conan keeps moving.
Conan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Conan is keeping the position.
Conan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon tries to free his leg and advance position but Conan is retaining full guard.
Conan looking for a sweep. Not yet Conan, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Simon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simon postures up. #SUB2#
Conan has his foot on Simon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simon works his way back into a safe position though.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conan is keeping the position for now.
Simon is looking to pass into half guard but Conan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Conan is in guard.#REVB#
Conan stopping the sweep attempt from Simon.
Simon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Simon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Conan drops back looking for a leg! Simon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simon manages to kick Conan off! Conan jumps back into Simon's guard. #T2##SUB#
Simon has his feet on Conan's thighs here. He's pushed Conan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Conan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Simon!
Jay Simon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#956 Sitsongrit v Dick
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Simon throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Barbosa rushes Simon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Simon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Simon lands a left hand.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simon.
Simon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simon tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Simon blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Simon avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Simon lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simon misses with a body punch.
Simon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simon lands a body punch.
Simon lands with a short shot to the head.
Simon scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Simon misses with some punches.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Simon. #T1#
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Simon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simon's elbow.
Simon has Barbosa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barbosa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Simon misses with a body punch.
Simon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barbosa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simon.
Barbosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simon lands a nice shot to the body.
Simon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniel Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
A right hand to the body from Simon.
Simon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simon gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Simon misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Simon has picked Barbosa up - he's going for a ride! Simon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Barbosa is in trouble now - Simon has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Simon is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Barbosa can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Simon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Barbosa is holding on tight. #SUB2#
Simon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Barbosa is now in Simon's guard. A big mistake from Simon there, giving up the dominant position!
Simon has his hands on Barbosa's head, controlling the position.
Simon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbosa's guard. #REVB##T3#
Simon wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving. #SUB#
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa is trying to control the position but Simon postures up. #SUB#
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Simon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simon has managed to get both his arms back between Barbosa's legs - danger averted.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
Simon looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Barbosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simon is pushing down on Barbosa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barbosa is fighting to maintain full guard but Simon has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Simon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simon cracks Barbosa with a good jab.
Simon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbosa moves out of range as Simon strikes.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barbosa enables Simon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barbosa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Barbosa trying to keep a closed guard but Simon is proving a slippery customer.
Simon passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Simon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
Barbosa regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simon trying to control the pace.
Simon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Simon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Barbosa is working to get back to half guard.
Jay Simon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbosa wants to control but Simon is having none of it.#SUB2#
Simon has control of Barbosa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barbosa regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T3#
Simon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barbosa is looking to escape.
Simon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Barbosa tries to hold on but Simon postures up.
Simon fails to advance to Barbosa's back. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simon looking to take Barbosa's back but Barbosa rolls and after a scramble, Barbosa ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Barbosa to escape a tricky position.
Simon pulls Barbosa in close to prevent any damage.
Barbosa stays in close to Simon's body and controls the position.
Barbosa trying to control but Simon is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Simon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simon has his hands on Barbosa's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Simon slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Simon moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbosa cracks Simon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simon under the eye.
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.
Simon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbosa misses its target.#T1#
Simon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Simon.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Barbosa lands a slapping body shot.
Barbosa throws a hook but Simon avoids it easily.
A big left from Simon misses.
Simon just misses with a punch to the body.
Simon slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Simon takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Simon lands a nice looking body shot.
Daniel Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Simon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Simon loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
It looked like Barbosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Simon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Simon counters with a nice body shot.
Simon misses with a looping left.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simon.#T3#
A big left from Simon misses.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Simon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Simon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab lands there for Barbosa.
Barbosa moves forwards but Simon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Simon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barbosa but Barbosa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simon takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Simon throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Simon moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simon was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Simon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barbosa throws a jab when Simon was well out of range.#TD2#
Simon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barbosa's guard.
Simon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jay Simon.
Well Simon 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Simon!
Jay Simon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Daniel Barbosa was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats to White Jr, I fought hard to be champion and will keep fighting hard to get back and get my title. Back to the gym, I’d like to fight again soon... '.

Event: GAMMA#953 Song v Larry
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Simon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Rochester looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simon is keen to just control but Rochester is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Simon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rochester doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon is trying to control. Rochester wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Simon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rochester is just riding it out for now. Simon eventually gives up the hold.
Rochester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rochester is not content to let Simon control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Simon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Simon trying to control but Rochester is having none of it.
Simon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simon is looking to take Rochester's back but instead Rochester gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Rochester trying to hold on to Simon's head to control him but Simon postures up.
Rochester moves into full guard.
Simon forces his way into half guard.
Simon works his way into full mount! #T3#
Simon can't control as he wanted to and Rochester manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Rochester is not content to let Simon control the position.
Rochester wants to improve his position but Simon is controlling well.
Simon passes to side control.
Rochester gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rochester really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rochester is looking to escape. #T4##SUB2#
Simon has hold of Rochester's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rochester manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Simon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Simon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Simon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rochester has worked his arm free - good work by Rochester!
Rochester stops Simon from passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon 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.#R2#
Rochester throws a lazy right hand but Simon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simon defending well as Rochester loads up on a big left hand.
Simon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rochester throws a looping overhand right but Simon ducks down to avoid it.
Simon with the counter takedown but Rochester avoids it easily.#TD2#
Simon gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Simon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simon tries to pass to full mount but Rochester defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon is stalling here. Rochester is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Simon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rochester has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Rochester thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Simon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Simon is looking for a sweep. Rochester is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simon trying to control here. #SUB#
Simon is defending against the submission attempts here by Rochester.
Simon wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rochester is working for a kimura but Simon is defending it quite comfortably.
Simon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rochester looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rochester trying to mount his opponent but Simon defends it.
Simon wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Simon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rochester wants to work for an arm triangle but Simon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rochester is pressing down on Simon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simon is holding on for now. #SUB#
Rochester is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simon trying to hold on to Rochester's head to control him but Rochester postures up. #T3#
Simon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rochester is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rochester wants to pass the guard but Simon is defending well. #SUB#
Rochester is trying to work for a kimura but Simon is defending well. #SUB#
Rochester is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Simon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simon is trying to control the position but Rochester postures up.
Rochester wants to pass the guard but Simon is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Simon is looking for a triangle but Rochester pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Simon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rochester defends it easily.#SUB#
Rochester thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simon keeping full guard, as Rochester tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Simon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rochester wants to pass the guard but Simon is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jay Simon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rochester cracks Simon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rochester misses with a hook.
Rochester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simon throws a big shot that misses.
Simon cracks a nice hook into Rochester's ribs.
Simon scores with a sloppy right hand. Rochester should have avoided that one.
Simon lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rochester gets caught napping as Simon dives in and scores a takedown. Rochester manages to retain guard.
Simon advances to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Simon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simon is pressing down on Rochester's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rochester is holding on for now. #T1#
Simon wants to control but Rochester is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rochester looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rochester wants to control but Simon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Simon seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rochester tries to roll over but Simon keeps him under control.
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rochester keeps working.
Rochester wants to improve his position but Simon is controlling well.
Simon uses his free foot to push down on Rochester's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rochester. #SUB2#
Simon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rochester is now in Simon's guard. A big mistake from Simon there, giving up the dominant position!
Rochester wants to control from the top but Simon keeps moving. #T3#
Rochester looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rochester is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Simon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Simon has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB2#
Simon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rochester looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rochester looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rochester! #REVR#
Arlo Rochester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Rochester wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simon, who protects the arm well.
Jay Simon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simon is trying to control Rochester's posture but Rochester avoids it. #T4##SUB#
Rochester looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simon is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Rochester goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Simon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rochester's guard! Nice work there by Simon!
Simon trying to control but Rochester is working from the bottom.
Simon slips nicely into half guard.
Rochester wants to sweep but Simon has passed to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rochester is not content to let Simon control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Simon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simon 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Simon!
After winning the bout, Jay Simon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#950 Benedetti v Chelios
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Simon moves away from the strike by De Minaur.
A big left from Simon misses. #TD2#
Simon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Minaur manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Simon wants to pass the guard but De Minaur is keeping the position.
Simon wants to control from the top but De Minaur keeps moving.
Simon wants to pass the guard but De Minaur is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Simon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De Minaur is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De Minaur has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Simon looking for subs off his back but De Minaur has passed one foot through into half guard. #T1#
Simon trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but De Minaur manages to pass to mount!
De Minaur takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simon is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
De Minaur controlling from mount.
Simon is desperately trying to improve his position but De Minaur has a good base and remains in mount.
De Minaur controlling the pace for now.
Simon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Simon is trying to control but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Simon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simon moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Simon has his foot on De Minaur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Minaur works his way back into a safe position though.
De Minaur sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simon is trying to control the position but De Minaur postures up.
De Minaur controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Simon has his foot on De Minaur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Minaur works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Simon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simon working a defensive guard here.
Simon looking for a sweep. Not yet Simon, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Minaur 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. #SUB2#
Simon has his foot on De Minaur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Minaur works his way back into a safe position though.
Simon has control of De Minaur's left arm, preventing De Minaur from doing any damage.
De Minaur has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Minaur stopping the sweep attempt from Simon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Minaur thumps Simon with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rod De Minaur will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
De Minaur misses with a low kick as Simon jumps back.
Simon slips a straight right by De Minaur.
De Minaur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Minaur swivels and escapes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simon checks a leg kick.
Simon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Minaur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simon feints the counter takedown.
Simon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Simon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for De Minaur!
De Minaur can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
De Minaur looking for a sweep but Simon has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB2#
Simon is working for a guillotine from mount but De Minaur frees his head quite easily.
De Minaur is trying desperately to improve position.
Jay Simon has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Simon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and De Minaur is now in Simon's guard. A big mistake from Simon there, giving up the dominant position!
Simon being controlled here, momentarily.
Simon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De Minaur puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Simon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De Minaur content to stall in guard here.
Simon working a defensive guard but De Minaur manages to pass into side control anyway.
Simon can't do much from the bottom here.
Simon regains half guard.
De Minaur controlling the pace.
Simon trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Simon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, De Minaur has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Simon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
De Minaur controlling his opponent.
Simon is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Simon is still trying to improve position.
Simon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Simon looking to pass the guard.
De Minaur wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon advances position into side control!
Simon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for De Minaur!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jay Simon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
De Minaur connects with a body shot.
De Minaur throws a leg kick which misses Simon's front leg but catches the back leg as Simon tries to avoid it.
De Minaur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simon manages to avoid it.
De Minaur throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Minaur throws a leg kick that misses.
Simon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Minaur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simon.
Rod De Minaur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Minaur misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur throws a looping overhand right but Simon ducks down to avoid it.
Simon moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Simon.#T1#
De Minaur throws a jab when Simon was well out of range.
Simon slips under a jab.
Rod De Minaur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some bone on bone action there as Simon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Simon shoots for a double leg takedown but De Minaur sprawls well. He's pushed Simon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Minaur throws a shot to the body.
Simon moves in looking to clinch but De Minaur pushes him off.
Simon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Minaur.
De Minaur connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Simon dives in and grabs De Minaur's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Minaur pushes down on Simon's head and hops out.
De Minaur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Minaur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simon can do to turn this around?
De Minaur lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Minaur with the inside leg kick. #T2#
De Minaur misses with a hook. Simon ducked under it nicely.
Simon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Minaur misses the jab.
De Minaur takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Minaur lands a right hook to the body.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but De Minaur shows good takedown defense.
Rod De Minaur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
De Minaur cracks Simon with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simon connects with a looping right hand.
De Minaur's corner calls for a 1-2. De Minaur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Simon throws a body punch but De Minaur moves out of range.
De Minaur throws a shot to the body.
Simon goes for a double leg but De Minaur avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Minaur continues to drive forward.#T3#
De Minaur misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Minaur.
De Minaur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Minaur throws a body shot but no joy.
Simon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Minaur defends it well.
Good work by Simon as he checks the leg kick.
Simon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Simon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A quick step to the side and De Minaur tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Minaur lands with a shot to the body.
De Minaur misses with a straight left.
Simon misses with an uppercut. De Minaur saw that one coming.
Simon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simon there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
De Minaur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Simon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Minaur scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from De Minaur misses its intended target.
And Simon tries to counter it with a takedown but De Minaur pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good work by Simon as he checks the leg kick.
De Minaur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Minaur.
Simon cracks a nice hook into De Minaur's ribs.
De Minaur looks to score with a jab to the body but Simon is just out of range.
De Minaur misses with a straight left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rod De Minaur showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Minaur 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod De Minaur!
A very excited looking Rod De Minaur made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#947 Rod v Sitsongrit
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Simon tries to move into range but Jaegerjaquez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jaegerjaquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Simon is just out of range.
Simon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Simon dives in and scores a takedown into Jaegerjaquez's guard.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaegerjaquez is keeping the position for now.
Simon pushing down on Jaegerjaquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simon trying to mount his opponent but Jaegerjaquez defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Simon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and defends easily.
Simon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jaegerjaquez reverses the position - he's now on top in Simon's guard. #T1##SUB#
Simon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jaegerjaquez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Simon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jaegerjaquez is aware though and is defending well.
Simon 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.
Jaegerjaquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simon wants to sweep here but Jaegerjaquez controlling him for the moment.
Jaegerjaquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Simon is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Simon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jaegerjaquez preventing the sweep.
Simon is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simon is really struggling to control Jaegerjaquez but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Simon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jaegerjaquez defends well.
Jaegerjaquez stays in close to Simon's body and controls the position.
Jaegerjaquez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Simon working for submissions but it's allowed Jaegerjaquez to get to half guard.
Simon tries to roll over but Jaegerjaquez keeps him under control.#T3#
Jaegerjaquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jaegerjaquez wants to free his trapped foot but Simon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simon is looking for a sweep. Jaegerjaquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to advance position but Simon won't allow it.
Jaegerjaquez is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jaegerjaquez misses the body punch #TD#
and Simon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Simon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jaegerjaquez tries to get to full guard but Simon has control of the leg.
Simon trying to control from half guard but Jaegerjaquez is working away. #T4#
Simon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jaegerjaquez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Simon stalling away here and it's allowed Jaegerjaquez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Simon trying to control but Jaegerjaquez is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaegerjaquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simon is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jay Simon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Simon thuds a left hand into Jaegerjaquez's body.
Simon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Jaegerjaquez there.
Simon feints a jab promting Jaegerjaquez to slip. Simon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jaegerjaquez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simon was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaegerjaquez.
Simon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Simon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Simon rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaegerjaquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Jaegerjaquez as Simon shoots in.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simon has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Simon digs a good body shot into Jaegerjaquez's ribs.
Jaegerjaquez swings for the body but Simon moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jaegerjaquez.#TD#
Jaegerjaquez gets caught napping as Simon dives in and scores a takedown. Jaegerjaquez manages to retain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jaegerjaquez is on top in guard. #REVB#
Simon has a closed guard, preventing Jaegerjaquez from standing up.
Simon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jaegerjaquez's guard. #REVR#
Simon wants to pass the guard but Jaegerjaquez is keeping the position.
Simon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Simon stops Jaegerjaquez from standing up.
Simon advances to half guard.
Jaegerjaquez is not content to let Simon control the position.
Simon works his way into side control.
Simon controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Jaegerjaquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jay Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Simon prevents Jaegerjaquez from escaping the position.
Simon trying to control the position but Jaegerjaquez is working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB#
Simon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Simon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Simon wants to control but Jaegerjaquez is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jaegerjaquez prevents Simon from improving position. #SUB#
Simon swings around for an armbar but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Simon's guard.
Simon trying to keep a closed guard but Jaegerjaquez is proving a slippery customer.
Jaegerjaquez stays in close to Simon's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon wants to improve his position but instead Jaegerjaquez has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon trying to control here.
Simon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jay Simon will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Jaegerjaquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simon throws a poor cross that misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simon connects with a crisp jab.
Simon misses with a hook
letting Jaegerjaquez counter with a right hand.
Jaegerjaquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simon throws out the jab.
Simon throws a right hand that misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Simon has Jaegerjaquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Simon has a couple of punches blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Simon.
Jaegerjaquez is trying to maintain a safe position but Simon gets an underhook and turns Jaegerjaquez into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Simon fails to land.
Jaegerjaquez digs a right hand underneath Simon's ribcage. Simon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jaegerjaquez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Jaegerjaquez breaks the clinch. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Jaegerjaquez there.
Some wild striking there from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez cracks a nice hook into Simon's ribs.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Simon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Simon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simon can't find room to land a body shot as Jaegerjaquez controls the action.
Jaegerjaquez tries a body shot but Simon blocks it.
Simon scores with a shoulder strike.
Simon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaegerjaquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simon's elbow.
Jaegerjaquez has a couple of punches blocked by Simon.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Simon blocking some punches.
Simon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simon lands a body punch.
Simon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Jaegerjaquez on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez is stalling here.
Simon fails to pull guard.
Simon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Jaegerjaquez.
Simon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a shoulder strike.
Simon lands with a right to the head.
Jaegerjaquez looking to slow down the pace here.
Simon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simon or not.
Simon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Jaegerjaquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Jaegerjaquez drops his hands momentarily and Simon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jaegerjaquez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Simon feinted with a counter takedown.
Jaegerjaquez misses with an uppercut.
Simon feinted with a counter takedown.
Jaegerjaquez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Simon.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab.
Simon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jaegerjaquez tries to avoid it but Simon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jaegerjaquez to the ground. Jaegerjaquez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jaegerjaquez.
Simon blocks a jab.
Jaegerjaquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Jaegerjaquez throws the left hand but Simon avoids the punch easily.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simon dives in for a single leg takedown but Jaegerjaquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaegerjaquez misses with the head strike.
Jaegerjaquez effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Jaegerjaquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simon misses with a body shot.
Simon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaegerjaquez lands the left hand.
Jaegerjaquez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jaegerjaquez as he avoids it easily.
Jay Simon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Jaegerjaquez misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simon 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Simon!
Jay Simon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#944 Durden v Minaur
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Simon jabs Horse right on the nose. Horse blinks but takes it well.
Simon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horse has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Horse there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Simon throws a jab when Horse was well out of range.
Simon throws a big shot that misses.
Horse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horse.
Simon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Horse doesn't seem bothered though.
Simon throws a body punch but Horse moves out of range.
Horse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horse misses with a hook to the body
enabling Simon to counter with a crisp jab.
Horse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horse throws an overhand right that lands on Simon's shoulder, as Simon tries to avoid the shot.
Simon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horse.
Horse tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Simon is able to avoid easily.
Simon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Horse on the side of the head.
Simon throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Simon clobbers Horse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Horse lands a nice hook to Simon's body. Simon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horse moves out of range of the strikes.
Simon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Horse throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simon. Horse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simon connects with the punch.
Simon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Horse has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
Horse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simon throws a combination. Horse tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Horse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Simon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Horse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simon throws a head punch that misses.
Horse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Horse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Horse working aggressively here.
Simon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Horse.#T2#
Horse has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Simon - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simon.
Simon takes a shot to the head.
Simon misses with the head strike.
Horse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Horse lands a shot to the body.
Simon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Horse backwards.
Horse is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Horse lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Horse.
Horse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Horse lands a body shot in the clinch.
Horse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Horse lands with a right to the head.
Simon misses with a punch on the inside.
Simon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Horse seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Simon can turn it around.
Simon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Horse backwards.
Simon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Horse backwards.
A short body shot lands from Horse as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Horse fails to pull guard.
Horse struggles to land a body shot inside as Simon controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Horse.
Horse tries to throw a body punch but Simon avoids it by throwing Horse back against the cage.
Horse blocking some punches.
A short right from Simon on the inside.
Horse lands a body punch in the clinch.
Simon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simon blocks an elbow strike from Horse.
Simon throws a punch but it's blocked by Horse.
Horse tries to pull guard but Simon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crazy Horse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horse misses with an elbow over the top.
Simon swings wildly with an uppercut but Horse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horse misses with a punch to the body.
Simon lands with a right to the head.
Simon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Horse or not.
Simon has a couple of punches blocked by Horse.
Still in the clinch, Simon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simon doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Horse pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Horse blocking some punches.
Horse presses Simon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simon throws a head punch that misses.
Horse can't find room to land a body shot as Simon controls the action.
Horse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simon's elbow.
Simon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Horse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Horse scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Horse controls his hands.
Simon avoids the elbow strike from Horse, against the cage.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Horse controls his hands.
Simon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Horse.
Horse misses with a body punch.
Simon tries a body shot but Horse blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simon misses with the head strike.
Simon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horse misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simon.
Horse has a couple of punches blocked by Simon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Horse.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simon! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Simon.
Simon throws a lazy right hand but Horse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simon throws a hook but Horse avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Horse.
Simon is looking to clinch but Horse is avoiding it.
Simon fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Horse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Horse. No joy for Simon on that attempt. #CL#
Horse darts in and clinches Simon up against the cage.
Simon misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Horse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simon.
Horse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simon lands a hook that snaps the head of Horse backwards.
Simon misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Simon has a couple of punches blocked by Horse.
Horse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simon tries to throw a body punch but Horse avoids it by throwing Simon back against the cage.
Horse tries a body shot but Simon blocks it.
Simon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horse misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Horse manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Horse is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simon passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Simon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Horse holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Simon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Simon tries to pass to full mount but Horse defends it. #T2#
Horse is looking to control Simon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Horse avoid being mounted?
Simon passes to full mount!
Simon tries to take his opponent's back but Horse turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Horse sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Simon's guard. #T3#
Horse perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Simon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simon is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Horse in particular looking to stall.
Horse is thwarting Simon's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Horse is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Simon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Horse pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simon is staying active underneath Horse, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simon wants to improve his position but Horse is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horse is trying to control. Simon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Horse wants to free his trapped foot but Simon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jay Simon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Horse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Horse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simon finds it's way round the side to connect with Horse's head.
Simon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simon missing with a left hand there. Horse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horse tries to counter with a takedown but Simon is quick to defend against it.
Simon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jay Simon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Simon.
Horse moves out of range as Simon strikes.
Simon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simon fails with a takedown attempt.
Horse appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Simon swings for the body but Horse moves out of range.
Horse is looking to counter punch.
Horse defending well as Simon loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Simon blocks a jab.
Horse throws a good cross that connects.
Horse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Horse's hands.#CL#
Horse clinches.
Jay Simon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Simon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simon has a couple of punches blocked by Horse.
Horse struggles to land a body shot inside as Simon controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Simon fails to land.
Horse blocks a body shot from Simon.
Simon blocks a body shot from Horse.
Horse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Simon tries to work over Horse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simon misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Horse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Horse struggles to land a body shot inside as Simon controls his hands.
Simon throws a head punch that misses.
Horse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crazy Horse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Simon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horse tries a body shot but Simon blocks it.
Simon misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Horse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simon blocks an elbow strike from Horse.
Simon misses with a punch to the body.
Simon misses with some punches.
Horse misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simon.
Simon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Simon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horse's elbow.
Simon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Horse backwards.
Horse misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horse.
Simon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simon prevents a body shot from Horse.
Horse struggles to land a body shot inside as Simon controls his hands.
Simon is working Horse over against the cage.
Simon misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Simon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Horse backwards.
A body shot lands from Simon.
Simon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Horse blocks an uppercut.
Horse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simon's elbow.
Horse blocks an uppercut.
Simon lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Horse.
Horse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Horse throws a head punch that misses.
Simon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Horse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simon lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Horse.
Simon lands with a left to the head.
Horse throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Simon pushes Horse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simon misses with a punch to the body.
Horse misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Simon lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horse misses with a punch to the body.
Simon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Horse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Simon - that landed with a thud.
Simon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Horse.
Horse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simon tries to work over Horse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Horse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horse's elbow.
Simon is leaning against Horse and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Simon lands a hook that snaps the head of Horse backwards.
Simon throws a punch but it's blocked by Horse.
Simon gets through Horse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simon lands with a right to the head.
Horse lands a left hand.
Simon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Horses head.
Simon throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Simon.
Jay Simon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simon tries to work over Horse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Simon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simon 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Simon!
Jay Simon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#942 Mario v Dougal
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Simon takes one to the side of the head.
Gozen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gozen lands a body shot.
Gozen throws a looping overhand right but Simon ducks down to avoid it.
Gozen misses with a hook.
Simon wants to counter the offense by Gozen and move into the clinch position.
Gozen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gozen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Simon lands with a right hand.
Gozen connects with a crisp jab.
Gozen misses with a looping left.
Gozen scores with a jab. Simon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Simon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gozen.
Simon connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simon scores with a jab to the head.
Tomoe Gozen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gozen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Simon blocks a jab.
Simon tries to counter with a clinch but Gozen shakes him off and moves away.
Tomoe Gozen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Simon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gozen 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.
Gozen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simon was well out of range. Poor timing from Gozen.
Gozen takes one on the button.
Gozen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simon throws out the jab.
Gozen misses with a straight left.
Simon looks to land a right hand but Gozen moved out of range.
Simon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Simon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gozen misses with a low kick as Simon jumps back.
Simon misses with a straight left.
Gozen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gozen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good leg kick by Gozen.
Gozen swings for the body but Simon moves out of range.
Simon tries to counter with a clinch but Gozen shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
A lazy left from Gozen finds it's target.
Gozen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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!
Gozen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simon cracks Gozen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gozen lands a nice looking body shot.
Simon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gozen.
Gozen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simon avoids the body shot from Gozen.
Gozen misses with a wild body shot.
Gozen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simon moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Gozen. That snapped Simon's head back.
Gozen swings for the body but Simon moves out of range.
Gozen misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Simon slips a jab from Gozen.
Simon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gozen throws a body shot but no joy.
Gozen throws the left hand but Simon avoids the punch easily.
Simon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gozen.
A jab lands there for Gozen.
Simon throws a shot to the body.
Simon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gozen.
Gozen catches Simon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gozen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gozen throws a head kick but Simon moves out of range.
Gozen lands a nice shot that snaps Simon's head back.
An inside leg kick from Gozen misses.
Gozen feints a jab promting Simon to slip. Gozen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Simon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simon checks a leg kick.
Simon wants to counter the offense by Gozen and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Simon jabs Gozen right on the nose. Gozen blinks but takes it well.
Gozen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gozen swings for the body but Simon moves out of range.
Gozen throws a low kick but Simon moves out of range easily.
Gozen throws out a loose jab but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gozen lands a body shot.
Gozen misses with a straight left.
Gozen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simon manages to avoid it.
Gozen misses with a looping left.
Gozen sets himself, and Simon steps forward looking for the clinch! Gozen avoids it this time.
Gozen looks to score with a jab to the body but Simon is just out of range.
Gozen staying out of range there.
Gozen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gozen swings for the body but Simon moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomoe Gozen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gozen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gozen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simon.
Gozen slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gozen.
Simon throws a jab when Gozen was well out of range.
Gozen misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Gozen misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Simon might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gozen has got the better of the exchanges.
Gozen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simon manages to avoid it.
Simon moves out of range of the strikes.
Simon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Simon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Gozen.
Simon walks into a stiff left hand from Gozen.
Simon slips a straight right by Gozen.
Gozen works Simon's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Gozen misses with a hook. Simon ducked under it nicely.
Gozen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gozen looks to score with a jab to the body but Simon is just out of range.
Simon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Simon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simon fails with the takedown.
Gozen lands a nice looking body shot.
Simon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gozen is looking to chop away at Simon's legs.
Tomoe Gozen is winning the standup battle so far.
Gozen takes a swing at Simon's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Gozen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simon misses with a wild body shot.
Simon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gozen as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simon sizes up Gozen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Simon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gozen looks to land a right hand but Simon moved out of range.
Gozen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gozen misses with a wild body shot.
Gozen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gozen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Gozen.
Simon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Simon scores with a nice right hand.
Simon slips a jab from Gozen.
Simon throws the left hand but Gozen avoids the punch easily.
Gozen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gozen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gozen misses with a low kick.
Gozen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simon can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Simon. Beautiful body shot.
Gozen moves away from the strike by Simon.
Gozen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Simon lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Gozen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gozen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gozen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simon momentarily.
Gozen tries to move into range but Simon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gozen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Simon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gozen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gozen fails to land.
Simon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gozen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tomoe Gozen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
Simon can't find room to land a body shot as Gozen controls the action.
Simon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gozen backwards.
Gozen lands a right hand.
Simon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomoe Gozen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gozen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gozen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Simon on the side of the head.
Gozen lunges at Simon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simon's hand.
Gozen throws a shot from downtown. Simon moves away and avoids it.
Gozen lands a slapping body shot.
Simon moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Simon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gozen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Simon if he has to take too many more of those.
Simon checks a low kick from Gozen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gozen.
Nice straight punches there by Simon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Simon.
The crowd cheers as Simon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gozen doesn't seem phased though.
Simon moves away from the strike by Gozen. #T1#
Gozen slips a straight right by Simon.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gozen.
Gozen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gozen throws a leg kick but Simon checks it.
Gozen throws a shot from downtown. Simon moves away and avoids it.
Simon wants to counter the offense by Gozen and move into the clinch position.
Simon catches Gozen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Simon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gozen sprawls well initially but Simon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gozen is refusing to be controlled, as Simon sits in half guard.
Jay Simon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Simon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Simon controlling his opponent.
Simon trying to control but Gozen is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gozen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Simon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gozen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simon.
Simon is pressing down on Gozen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gozen is holding on for now.
Tomoe Gozen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Simon wants to work for an arm triangle but Gozen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Gozen is defending well. #SUB2#
Simon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gozen defends it well.
Simon tries to pass to full mount but Gozen defends it.
Simon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Simon wants to work for an arm triangle but Gozen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simon thows a huge punch but Gozen dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jay Simon.
I think Gozen 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomoe Gozen!
Tomoe Gozen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GAMMA#939 Spratt v Bagwis
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Simon walks into a jab.
Simon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Conan sizes up Simon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Simon jabs Conan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Simon looks to score with a jab to the body but Conan is just out of range.
Conan misses with an uppercut. Simon saw that one coming.
Simon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Conan counters with a nice body shot.
Simon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Simon lands a body shot.
Conan staying out of range there.
Simon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conan misses with an uppercut
and Simon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simon tries to clinch but Conan moves out of range.
Conan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simon.
Conan throws a sloppy body shot
and Conan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Conan connects with a body shot that sends Simon's belly button to the back.#T1#
Conan misses the jab.
Simon misses with a shot to the body
and Conan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Simon.
Conan misses with a hook.
Edward Conan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Conan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Conan throws a series of strikes that have Simon backpedaling.
Conan misses with a looping right.
Simon takes a swing at Conan's ribcage but misses.
Simon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conan manages to avoid it.
Simon misses with a body shot
and Conan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Conan tests Simon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Conan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simon jabs Conan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Conan punishes Simon's body with a nice straight punch.
Conan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Simon dodges the punch combination from Conan.
Conan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Simon misses with a body shot.
Conan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Simon's head backwards.
Simon just misses with a punch to the body.
Conan cracks Simon with an open hand slap.
Conan looks to throw the jab but Simon is out of range.
Simon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Conan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conan throws a right and a left that Simon avoids nicely. #T3#
Simon needs to keep his hands up - Conan had a free shot at his head there.
Conan lands a right hook to the body.
Simon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Conan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Simon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Simon misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Simon.
Conan scores with a decent looking hook.
Simon blocks a jab.
Conan looks to throw the jab but Simon is out of range.
Simon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simon drops his hands momentarily and Conan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simon is looking to wear down Conan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Conan looks to land a combination but Simon avoids it well.
Simon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conan. #T4#
Conan cracks Simon with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conan jabs Simon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Simon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conan.
A counter left hand to the body from Simon misses its target.
Conan misses with a body shot.
Simon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conan.
Simon takes a swing at Conan's ribcage but misses.
Simon lands the left hand.
Conan throws a series of punches but Simon moves out of range.
Simon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Conan lands a nice shot to the body.
Simon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Simon throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Conan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Conan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Simon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conan.
Simon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Simon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Conan throws a series of strikes that have Simon backpedaling.
Conan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simon was well out of range. Poor timing from Conan.
Conan throws a lazy uppercut
and Simon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Conan avoids the body shot from Simon.
Conan lands a right hook to the body.
Simon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Conan slips under a jab.
Conan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Conan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conan was well out of range. Poor timing from Simon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Simon closes the distance and pushes Conan back into the cage.
Simon misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Simon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Simon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conan's elbow. #T1#
Conan digs a right hand underneath Simon's ribcage. Simon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simon tries to work over Conan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simon takes a shot to the head.
Conan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Conan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Conan.
Conan throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Conan - that landed with a thud.
Simon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simon can't find room to land a body shot as Conan controls the action.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Conan controls his hands.
Simon misses with some punches.
Simon misses with a punch to the body.
Simon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simon misses with the head strike.
Conan prevents a body shot from Simon.
Conan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Simon misses with a body punch.
Conan gets through Simon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Simon blocking some punches.
Simon tries to work over Conan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simon tries a body shot but Conan blocks it.
Conan prevents a body shot from Simon.
Simon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Simon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conan tries to work over Simon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edward Conan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Simon misses with a punch to the body.
Conan blocks a body shot from Simon.
Simon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conan's elbow.
Simon swings wildly with an uppercut but Conan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conan backwards.
Simon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Conan controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simon misses with a body punch. #T3#
Conan lands a right hand.
Conan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conan blocks a body shot from Simon.
Simon misses with a body punch.
Simon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Conan.
Conan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Conan misses with a punch on the inside.
Simon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conan's elbow.
Conan tries to work over Simon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conan blocking some punches.
Conan can't find room to land a body shot as Simon controls the action.
Simon scores with a shot to the side of Conan's head.
Conan lands with a short shot to the head.
Simon blocks a body shot from Conan.
Conan blocks an uppercut.
Conan working aggressively here.
Conan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conan tries to work over Simon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Conan throws a punch but it's blocked by Simon.
Conan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simons head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Conan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Conan.
Simon can't find room to land a body shot as Conan controls the action.
Simon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simon lands a nice uppercut.
Simon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Conan backwards.
Simon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conan.
Simon digs a right hand underneath Conan's ribcage. Conan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Conan throws a punch but it's blocked by Simon.
Conan tries to throw a body punch but Simon avoids it by throwing Conan back against the cage.
Simon tries a body shot but Conan blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Conan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Conan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Simon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Simon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Conan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Conan loads up on a big right hand but Simon slips the punch.
Conan throws a shot from downtown. Simon moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Simon misses the target.
Simon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Conan misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Simon misses its target.
Simon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conan was well out of range. Poor timing from Simon.
Simon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Conan. Conan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Conan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Conan connects with a body shot that sends Simon's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simon.
Simon swings for the body but Conan moves out of range.
Conan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Conan looks to score with a jab to the body but Simon is just out of range.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Conan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Edward Conan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Conan circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Simon has Conan up against the cage in a clinch.
Conan takes a shot to the head.
Conan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Conan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Conan on the inside.
Simon misses with a body punch.
Conan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Simon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conan's elbow.
Simon is working Conan over against the cage.
Simon tries a body shot but Conan blocks it.
Conan prevents a body shot from Simon.
A head punch on the inside from Simon fails to land.
Conan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Conan.
Jay Simon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Simon swings wildly with an uppercut but Conan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Conan scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Conan working aggressively here.
Conan lands a nice uppercut.
Conan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simon cracks Conan with a nice body shot.
Simon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conan struggles to land a body shot inside as Simon controls his hands.
Conan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Conan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Simon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simon can't find room to land a body shot as Conan controls the action.
Simon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simon misses with a punch to the body.
Simon tries to throw a body punch but Conan avoids it by throwing Simon back against the cage. #T3#
Simon takes a shot to the head.
Conan misses with a body punch.
Simon tries to throw a body punch but Conan avoids it by throwing Simon back against the cage.
Simon misses with a body punch.
Simon lands with a light punch inside.
Simon scores with a shoulder strike.
Conan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Simon.
Conan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Simon as the two fighters clinch.
Conan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simon can't find room to land a body shot as Conan controls the action.
Simon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conan blocks a body shot from Simon.
Simon tries a body shot but Conan blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conan.
Nice body punch from Simon - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Simon.
Edward Conan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Conan throws a head punch that misses.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Conan controls his hands.
Simon misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Conan misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Conan.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Conan controls his hands.
Simon misses with a punch to the body.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Conan controls his hands.
Simon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conan.
Simon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conan working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Conan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Conan 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Conan!

Event: GAMMA#937 Sitsongrit v Joy
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Hoppe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Simon.
Hoppe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Simon misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoppe misses the target.
Hoppe digs a good body shot into Simon's ribs.
Hoppe with a nice cross.
Simon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoppe.
Hoppe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simon.
Simon digs a good body shot into Hoppe's ribs.
Simon connects with a body shot that sends Hoppe's belly button to the back.
Hoppe slips a jab from Simon.#TD#
Hoppe gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simon tries to bench press Hoppe off him but Hoppe keeps the position.
Hoppe working the ground and pound.
Hoppe is looking to take a break and control but Simon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Hoppe trying to control the action but Simon is working from the bottom.
Hoppe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hoppe trying to control the position but Simon is working away.
Hoppe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hoppe landing a few strikes.
Simon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Simon is trying to work for a kimura but Hoppe is defending well.
Simon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Simon is thwarting Hoppe's attempts to control the position.
Simon trying to mount his opponent but Hoppe defends it.
Hoppe is trying to get back to full guard.
Simon trying to mount his opponent but Hoppe defends it.
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoppe keeps working.
Hoppe wants to control but Simon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoppe keeps working. #SUB2#
Simon seems to be looking for submissions.
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoppe keeps working. #SUB2#
Simon is trying to work for a kimura but Hoppe is defending well.
Simon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simon is thwarting Hoppe's attempts to control the position.
Simon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hoppe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hoppe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simon's back!
Simon trying to control the hands but Hoppe breaks the grip.
Hoppe loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Simon hold on? #T4#
You can see the frustration on Simon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Simon trying to control the action but Hoppe just sinks the hooks in.
Simon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hoppe is nestled in close to Simon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Hoppe.
Hoppe prevents Simon from improving his position.
Simon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoppe is working away from the top position though.
Simon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hoppe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simon keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Hermann Hoppe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hoppe misses with a looping right.
Simon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Simon looks to land a left hand but Hoppe moved out of range nicely.
Hoppe misses with a hook. Simon ducked under it nicely.
Simon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoppe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hoppe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Simon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Simon seems to be looking for submissions.
Hoppe is looking to improve his position.
Hoppe moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon stopping the sweep attempt from Hoppe.
Simon trying to control but Hoppe is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoppe is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Hoppe passes Simon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Simon tries to roll over but Hoppe keeps him under control.
Hoppe lands with a punch from half guard.
Simon is pressing down on Hoppe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hoppe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Simon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hoppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Simon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Hoppe slips nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hoppe lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Simon actively working from the bottom here.
Hoppe wants to pass to mount but Simon is defending the position.
Hoppe wants to control but Simon is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Simon looking for submissions off his back.
Hoppe wants to control but Simon is keeping him busy.
Hoppe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hoppe working over Simon with some ground and pound. Simon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Simon is concentrating on defense, preventing Hoppe from advancing position. #T3##SUB2#
Simon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoppe pulls his head out easily.
Hoppe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Simon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Simon actively working from the bottom here.
Hoppe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hoppe working over Simon with some ground and pound. Simon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hoppe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Simon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoppe pulls his head out easily.
Hoppe trying to control from half guard but Simon is working away. #T4#
Hoppe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hoppe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Hoppe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Simon is staying active underneath Hoppe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hoppe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hoppe working the head and body with strikes.
Hoppe trying to control the action but Simon is working from the bottom.
Hoppe is thwarting Simon's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon is staying active underneath Hoppe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hoppe tries to pass to full mount but Simon defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Hermann Hoppe dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Simon lands with an uppercut that bounces Hoppe off the cage and back into range.
Simon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jay Simon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoppe. Simon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoppe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simon as he jumps to the side.
Simon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoppe's head backwards.
Hoppe blocks a jab.
Hoppe scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simon.
Good shot there by Simon.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simon.
Hoppe shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Simon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.#T1#
No luck for Hoppe with that takedown attempt.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body.
Simon loads up on a big right hand but Hoppe slips the punch.
Hoppe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simon counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simon.
Simon stuffs the takedown.
Simon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Simon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoppe.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoppe misses the target.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but Simon is just out of range.
Simon misses with an uppercut. Hoppe saw that one coming.
Hoppe throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoppe swings for the body but Simon moves out of range.
Simon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoppe is just out of range.
Hoppe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Simon misses.
Jay Simon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Simon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simon connects with a jab.
Simon throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoppe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoppe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simon manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simon! But no joy.
Simon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoppe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simon throws out the jab.
Simon cracks Hoppe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Simon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoppe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simon defends well and Hoppe ends up having to push Simon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Simon tries to work over Hoppe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoppe can't get the takedown.
Simon lands a shot to the body.
Simon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simon working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Hoppe lands a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##SUB2#
Simon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hans Hermann Hoppe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Simon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hoppe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hoppe is working Simon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hoppe distracts Simon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Simon controls Hoppe momentarily but Hoppe frees himself.
Hoppe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simon's head.
Hoppe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Simon keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Simon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoppe is aware though and is defending well.
Simon is trying to keep Hoppe in close. #SUB2#
Simon looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hoppe is defending well. Simon quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hoppe has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Simon celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Simon!
A victorious Jay Simon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#934 Karim v Babinski
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simon misses with a body shot.
Mahoney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahoney has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mahoney connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Simon.
Mahoney takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Mahoney instigates a clinch.
Simon can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Mahoney blocks a body shot from Simon.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Simon.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Simon on the inside.
Simon misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahoney.
Simon lands a body punch. #TD2#
Simon is trying to trip Mahoney. He has hold of a leg but Mahoney is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Simon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simon trying to control but Mahoney is working from the bottom.
Mahoney has control of Simon's left arm, preventing Simon from doing any damage. #T1#
Mahoney is trying to control the position but Simon postures up. #SUB2#
Simon drops back looking for a leg! Mahoney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mahoney manages to kick Simon off! Simon jumps back into Mahoney's guard.
Simon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahoney swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mahoney is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Simon dives into side control.
Mahoney is looking to regain half guard here but Simon keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Simon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Simon laying and praying for a moment but Mahoney takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Simon wants to work for an arm triangle but Mahoney is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Simon is looking to advance position but Mahoney won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Simon stops Mahoney from getting back to his feet.
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahoney keeps working.
Mahoney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Simon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahoney is just riding it out for now. Simon eventually gives up the hold.
Mahoney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simon wants to take a breather but Mahoney is having none of it. #SUB2#
Simon is looking for a kimura here.
Simon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mahoney trying to hold on to Simon's head to control him but Simon postures up.
Simon trying to control the action but Mahoney is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Mahoney closes the distance and clinches.
Simon blocks an elbow strike from Mahoney.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mahoney tries to clinch but Simon moves out of range.
Simon connects with a nice looking jab.
Mahoney moves in looking to clinch but Simon pushes him off.
Simon keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahoney tries to clinch up.
Simon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Mahoney clinches up with Simon and pushes him back against the cage.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Simon.
Simon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simon.
Simon blocks an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mahoney.
Simon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoneys head.
Knees to the body from Mahoney.
Simon tries to score a body lock takedown but Mahoney shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Mahoney.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahoney looking to slow down the pace here.
Simon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Simon. #T1#
Mahoney takes a shot to the head.
Carey Mahoney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simon lands a right hand. #BC#
Mahoney manages to break the clinch.
Simon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simon dips to his left and cracks Mahoney with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Simon.
Mahoney throwing a counter right hand but Simon manages to avoid it.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice straight punches there by Simon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Simon.#TD2#
Mahoney gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Simon to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Mahoney has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Simon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahoney lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Mahoney manages to break the clinch.
Simon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mahoney tries to clinch up but Simon circles away and keeps his distance.#T2##CL#
Mahoney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Simon, pushing him back against the cage.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Simon.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simon avoids it.#TD2#
Simon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mahoney can't fight it off and eventually Simon manages to take the fight to the floor. Mahoney looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahoney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mahoney seems keen to control Simon's posture.
Mahoney keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully.
Simon is looking to pass into half guard but Mahoney pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mahoney is in guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Simon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mahoney stacks Simon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mahoney!#T3##SU#
Mahoney stands up and beckons Simon to his feet.
Simon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mahoney's head.
Mahoney is looking to clinch.
Simon scores with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahoney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simon looks to land a left hand but Mahoney moved out of range nicely.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simon is stalling here.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
Mahoney lands a nice elbow. #T4#
Simon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahoney working Simon over with knees to the body.
Mahoney creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simon's defenses.
Mahoney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Simon is keeping busy.
Mahoney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahoney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simon's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simon takes a shot to the head.
Mahoney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahoney gets through Simon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahoney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mahoney.
Simon lands with a left to the head.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Simon blocks it.
Simon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mahoney pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carey Mahoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Simon closes the distance and pushes Mahoney back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carey Mahoney dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Simon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simon.
Simon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Simon moves out of range.
Mahoney tries to clinch there but Simon circles away.
Mahoney doesn't manage to clinch there - Simon circles away.
Mahoney tries to clinch up but Simon circles away and keeps his distance.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Simon moves out of range.
Simon swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahoney.
Simon scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahoney misses the target.
Mahoney is looking to clinch.
Simon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mahoney's head backwards.
Mahoney tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Simon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simon swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahoney.#T1#
Mahoney tries to clinch there but Simon circles away.
Mahoney moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Simon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mahoney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahoney wants to clinch but Simon slips to the side
and Simon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahoney looks to clinch
enabling Simon to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahoney tries to clinch there but Simon circles away.
Mahoney tries to clinch #TD2#
so Simon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahoney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mahoney haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mahoney pulls Simon in close to his closed guard and prevents Simon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahoney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Simon stays in close to Mahoney's body and controls the position.
Simon slips nicely into half guard.
Mahoney is looking to improve his position.
Mahoney is trying is best to control the position here.
Mahoney is looking to escape.
Simon uses his free foot to push down on Mahoney's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mahoney.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahoney really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Simon moves to the back. #SUB2#
Mahoney preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Simon.
Simon is hanging on to Mahoney's back as he tries to escape.
Mahoney trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mahoney manages to reverse the position and now he's in Simon's guard. Nice work there by Mahoney. #SUB2#
Simon is looking for a triangle here but Mahoney uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Simon tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Simon wants to control but Mahoney postures up.
Simon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mahoney's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jay Simon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simon is staying active underneath Mahoney, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simon manages to get to full guard. #SU#
Mahoney stands up from Simon's guard - Mahoney perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahoney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simon.
Simon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahoney at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahoney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Simon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Simon!
During a confident post fight interview, Jay Simon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#931 Joosep v Song
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Simon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Banner misses with an uppercut. Simon saw that one coming.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simon moves away.
Banner throws a good cross that connects.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Simon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Banner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simon.
Simon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banner defends it well.
Banner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Simon.
Banner misses with an uppercut
and Simon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon avoids the body shot from Banner .
Simon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner wants to slow Simon down by chopping away at his legs.
Banner with a nice calf kick.
Simon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Banner lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Banner feints a jab promting Simon to slip. Banner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Simon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Banner throws a lazy head kick
and Simon counters with a straight right hand.
Banner misses with the combination.
A jab from Banner misses.
Simon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner .
Simon slips a jab from Banner .
Banner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banner swings widly with a right hand
and Simon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banner thinking. #CL2#
Simon instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Banner breaks the clinch.
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Simon.
Simon takes a swing at Banner 's ribcage but misses.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Simon's shoulder, as Simon tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Simon slips the punch.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simon slips a jab from Banner .
Some wild striking there from Banner . #TD2#
Simon feints and as Banner raises his hands in defense, Simon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Simon drops back looking for a leg! Banner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banner manages to kick Simon off! Simon jumps back into Banner 's guard. #T3#
Banner controls Simon momentarily but Simon frees himself. #SUB#
Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Banner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simon is aware though and is defending well.
Simon wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
Simon pushes down on Banner 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Simon wants to work for an arm triangle but Banner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Simon is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simon pulls his head out easily.
Simon wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Simon seems to be looking for submissions.
Banner is trying to maintain the position but Simon is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner 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.#R2#
Simon slips a jab from Banner .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simon! But no joy.
Simon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Banner misses the target.
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simon avoids the head kick by Banner .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simon! But no joy.
Banner is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Simon's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Banner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Simon shoots in looking for a takedown but Banner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simon throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Banner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simon doesn't seem phased though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Banner .
Banner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banner misses with an uppercut
and Simon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lamont Banner is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Banner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simon.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Simon's shoulder, as Simon tries to avoid the shot.
Simon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .
Simon connects with a looping right hand.
Simon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banner defends well and Simon ends up having to push Banner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Banner fails to land with a series of punches.
Simon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Simon throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Simon misses the target.
Banner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Simon feints the counter takedown.
Simon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banner rather than just go for the knockout.
Banner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simon momentarily.
A big left from Banner misses.
Banner dips to his left and cracks Simon with an uppercut!
Simon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Jab, jab by Banner - just one landing.
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!
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simon.
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simon.
Banner misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Simon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Banner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Simon misses the target.
Banner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Banner throws a poor cross that misses
and Simon counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Banner . That snapped Simon's head back.
Banner lands with a kick to the temple. Simon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Some wild striking there from Banner .
A head kick misses from Banner .
Banner misses with an uppercut
and Simon counters with a nice uppercut.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Banner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Banner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner .
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Simon moves away and avoids it.
Simon blocks a head kick by Banner .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simon! But no joy.
Banner misses with a left hand
and Simon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banner thinking.
Simon blocks a jab.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Simon throws out a counter right but Banner avoids it with no problem.
Banner swings widly with a right hand
letting Simon counter with a right hand.
A big left from Simon misses.
A leg kick checked by Simon.
Simon staying out of range there.
Simon shoots in and drives through. Banner sprawls well.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simon.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Simon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Banner with a body shot.#T4#
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner tries to bum rush Simon with a series of wild strikes but Simon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banner throws a series of punches but Simon moves out of range.
Banner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simon! But no joy.
Banner throws an off balance right hand
and Simon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simon defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
Banner lunges at Simon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simon's hand.
Simon misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Banner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simon doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Banner lands with a nice body punch.
Simon checks a leg kick nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Simon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simon can do to turn this around?
Banner scoring well with a low kick there.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simon moves out of range of the body kick.
Banner misses with a double jab.
Simon missing with a left hand there. Banner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simon just misses with a punch to the body.
Simon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Banner throws a hook but Simon blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Simon.
Banner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Banner misses with a straight left. #T1#
Banner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Banner misses with a wild combination.
Simon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Simon.
Simon throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
Banner scores with a nice strike.
Banner moves forwards but Simon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Banner . Those never looked like landing.
Simon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Simon avoids the body shot from Banner .
Simon digs a good body shot into Banner 's ribs.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Simon checks a low kick from Banner .
Simon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Banner on the side of the head.
Jay Simon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Banner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simon checks it well. #TD2#
Simon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner is looking to regain half guard here but Simon keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Simon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simon is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Banner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Banner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Simon works his way into side control.
Banner is trying to control Simon's posture but Simon avoids it.
Banner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Simon 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.
Banner is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Lamont Banner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A control attempt from Banner but he's now mounted!#SUB2#
Simon looking to secure an arm triangle but Banner defends it well.
Banner regains half guard.#SUB2#
Simon is working for a kimura but Banner is defending it quite comfortably.
Simon moves nicely into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jay Simon.
I think Banner 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamont Banner !
Lamont Banner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#928 Joosep v Haskins
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Simon takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Jay Simon has been cut.
Banner connects with the punch.#ROC#Simon is rocked!
Banner misses with the combination.
Simon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Banner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Simon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Simon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Banner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and Simon counters with a stiff right hand.
Simon scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Simon misses its intended target.
Simon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .
Simon avoids the head kick by Banner .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner misses with a lunging right hand
letting Simon counter with a right hand. #T1##CL#
Banner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Banner controls his hands.
Simon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banner working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Banner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner cracks a nice hook into Simon's ribs.
Banner lands a jab to the head.
Banner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Banner throws an off balance right hand
and Simon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Banner throws the left hand but Simon avoids the punch easily.
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simon throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Simon. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner throws a push kick but Simon slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Simon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Banner is staying active underneath Simon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simon pulls his head out easily.
Simon moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Simon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Simon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Simon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Banner tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Simon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Simon tries to move to mount but Banner blocks the move with his legs.
Banner tries to buck Simon off but Simon is having none of it.
Simon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Banner !
Simon controlling from the full mount.
Banner regains half guard.#T4#
Banner controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simon is working away from the top position though.
Simon trying to control the action but Banner is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Simon is looking for a kimura here.
Banner is concentrating on defense, preventing Simon from advancing position. #SUB2#
Simon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banner is just riding it out for now. Simon eventually gives up the hold.
Banner is refusing to be controlled, as Simon sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jay Simon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jay Simon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Banner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Banner misses with a left hand
and Simon counters with a nice uppercut.
Simon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Banner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Simon blocks a low kick nicely.
Simon takes one on the button.
Banner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Banner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simon momentarily.
Simon is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simon! But no joy.#CL#
Banner moves into range and clinches up with Simon.
Simon seems to have recovered his senses.
Simon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banner 's elbow.
Banner is working Simon over against the cage.#BC#
Banner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simon staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Simon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Banner connects with a jab.#CL#
Banner moves into the clinch successfully.
Banner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simons head.
Banner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simon can do to turn this around?
Simon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banner 's elbow.
Simon lands with a short shot to the head.
Banner lands a right hand.
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Banner controls his hands.
Banner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simon throws a head punch that misses.
Simon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Banner manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Simon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simon has managed to get both his arms back between Banner 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Simon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simon has managed to get both his arms back between Banner 's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Banner is trying to keep Simon in close. #SUB#
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Simon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simon has managed to get both his arms back between Banner 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Simon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simon has managed to get both his arms back between Banner 's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Simon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Banner 's guard.
Simon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Simon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Banner is trying to maintain the position but Simon is very close to passing his half guard.
Banner is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Simon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Banner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simon passes to side control.
Banner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jay Simon has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Simon tries for a kimura but Banner is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Simon's cut.
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!#R3##CL#
Banner forces Simon back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Banner breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Simon.
Banner misses with a hook.
Simon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Banner - just one landing.
Simon takes one to the side of the head.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner lands with a nice combination. Simon backs away looking to recover.
Banner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Simon takes one on the button.
A thudding body kick lands there by Banner ! #CL2#
Simon clinches up against the cage.
Simon tries a body shot but Banner blocks it.
A short right from Banner on the inside.
Banner blocks an uppercut.
Simon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banner is trying to force a seperation but Simon has the dominant position.
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Simon.
Simon cracks Banner with a nice body shot.
Banner misses with a punch on the inside.
Banner prevents a body shot from Simon. #TD2#
Simon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Banner working for a triangle but Simon defends it easily.
Simon wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving. #T2#
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Banner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simon postures up. #SUB#
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simon 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. #T3#
Simon wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving. #SUB#
Banner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simon is aware though and is defending well.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully.
Simon passes Banner 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banner is staying active underneath Simon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simon wants to pass to mount but Banner is defending the position.
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Banner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Simon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Simon seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon moves nicely into side control.
Banner struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lamont Banner .
I think Banner 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: GAMMA#926 Benedetti v Weight
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
A slow jab from Spud misses its intended target.
Simon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spud takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spud pinned against the cage. Spud gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good shot there by Spud.
Spud takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spud throws a hook to the side of Simon's head but Simon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spud takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spud throws out a loose jab but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simon with a nice cross.
Simon scores with the left hand. Spud knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Simon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Spud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Spud gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Simon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Simon tries to free his leg and advance position but Spud is retaining full guard. #T1#
Simon content to stall in guard here.
Simon trying to control but Spud is working from the bottom.
Spud wants to stand and escape but Simon is having none of it.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spud is keeping the position for now.
Spud is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simon is controlling him.
Simon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spud swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spud on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Simon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simon scores with a jab to the body.
Spud lands a nice hook to Simon's body. Simon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Simon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spud stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Simon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Simon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice body punch from Simon.
Simon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spud.#T3#
Simon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
William Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
Spud takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spud throws a body punch but Simon moves out of range.
Spud takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Simon scores with a body shot.
Spud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spud walks into a stiff left hand from Simon.
Spud misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Spud had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Simon cracks Spud with a good jab.
Spud avoids the body shot from Simon.
Simon cracks Spud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Simon misses with a hook.
Spud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
William Spud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Simon tries to counter it with a takedown but Spud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simon looks to land a right hand but Spud moved out of range.
Simon digs a good hook to Spud's body.
Spud takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spud misses with a straight left.
And Simon tries to counter it with a takedown but Spud pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Spud throws a body punch but Simon moves out of range.
Spud scores with a body shot.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simon.
Simon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spud under the eye.
Spud missing with a left hand there. Simon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Simon with a jab.
Spud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spud misses the shot to the body.
And Simon tries to counter it with a takedown but Spud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Simon scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Simon throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Simon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spud manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Spud is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spud is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon 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.#R2#
Simon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud misses with a double jab.
Nice shot by Simon.
Spud cracks Simon with a good jab.
Simon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spud.
Nice jab there from Spud.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spud as he avoids it easily.
Spud throws a predictable looking body shot
and Simon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
Simon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simon clobbers Spud with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab lands there for Simon.
Simon scores with a hook to the body. Spud takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spud as he avoids it easily.
Simon connects with a looping right hand.
Spud misses with a hook.#T1#
Simon lunges at Spud with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spud's hand.
Jab, jab by Simon - just one landing.
Simon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spud under the eye.
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Some wild striking there from Spud.
An inside leg kick from Spud misses.
Simon moves away from the strike by Spud.
Simon scores with a punch to the head.
Simon moves away from the strike by Spud.
And Simon tries to counter it with a takedown but Spud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spud throws the kick towards the body but Simon avoids it.
Spud keeps the fight on the outside.
Spud throws a shot from downtown. Simon moves away and avoids it.
Spud throws out a leg kick but Simon moves out of range and Spud only half commits.
Spud lands with an uppercut that bounces Simon off the cage and back into range.
Spud has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spud there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spud looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simon slips under a jab from Spud.#T2#
Spud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simon, as that shot connected.
Simon lands a jab to Spud's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Simon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud drops his hands momentarily and Simon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Simon lands with a cross.
Simon moves out of range as Spud strikes.
Simon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
William Spud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simon works the jab nicely.
Spud misses with a looping right.
Simon with a nice cross.
Spud misses with a double jab.
Simon connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Spud misses its intended target.
Simon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Simon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simon with the counter takedown but Spud avoids it easily.
Simon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Simon looking to score a takedown here. Spud is defending well but Simon drives through and ends up in Spud's guard.

Spud pushes Simon off and gets back to his feet.
Spud shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spud with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simon to score with a decent uppercut.
Spud lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spud.
Simon with the counter takedown but Spud avoids it easily.
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Simon ducks down to avoid it.
Simon shoots for a takedown but Spud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
William Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
Spud throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Simon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spud misses with a head kick.
Spud misses with a hook #TD2#
and Simon counters with a shoot takedown. Spud fights it but they end up in guard.
Simon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Simon stands and throws Spud's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Simon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Simon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simon trying to control the action but Spud is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Simon misses the shot to the body.
Spud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spud looks to land a combination but Simon avoids it well.
Spud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simon feints the counter takedown.
Simon cracks Spud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simon cracks Spud with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spud throws a right and a left that Simon avoids nicely.
Jay Simon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spud as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
Spud misses with a leg kick.
Spud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Simon clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Spud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simon moves away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Simon.

Spud explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Spud throws out a loose jab but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spud at a distance.
Spud looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simon.
Simon takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Simon.
Simon lands with a shot to the body.
Spud feints and then cracks Simon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simon down.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target. #T2#
Spud misses with a hook.
Spud pivots, looking for a leg kick but Simon is out of range and Spud settles back down.
Simon avoids the body shot from Spud.
Spud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Simon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spud is fending him off so far but Simon persists. Nope, Spud circles away and we're back to standing.
William Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
Spud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Simon works the jab nicely.
Simon lands with a cross.
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Simon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spud.
Simon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Simon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simon lands in his opponent's guard.
Spud is looking to stand up but Simon isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Simon looking to pass the guard.
Simon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Simon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spud is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spud keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spud is pushing Simon's head away, looking to escape. Simon manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Simon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Simon trying to control the action but Spud is working from the bottom.
Simon prevents Spud from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Simon is trying to get an arm triangle but Spud is defending well.
Simon wants to control but Spud is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Spud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simon 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Simon!
A very excited looking Jay Simon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#924 Vincible v Karim
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
A good leg kick by Durden.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simon misses with an uppercut.
Durden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Simon throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Simon gets a double leg takedown into Durden's guard.
Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Durden pulls Simon in close to prevent any damage.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durden keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Durden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Durden wants to get back to his feet but Simon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Durden misses.
Durden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simon.
Simon scores with a hook to the body. Durden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simon misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden lands a jab-cross combination.
Simon lands a body shot. #T2#
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Simon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simon works Durden's body with a nice hook.
Durden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simon. #TD2#
Simon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Simon is working for a submission of some sort.
Durden looks like he's trying to stand up.
Simon is keen to just control but Durden is a slippery customer.#T3#
Simon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Durden wants to control but Simon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Durden lands the left hand.
Simon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Durden explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD2#
Simon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Durden to the ground. Simon is now in Durden's guard.
Durden wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Simon manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Durden is looking to escape.
Simon trying to control from Durden's half guard. Durden has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Durden keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Simon content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Durden has locked up a guillotine! Durden's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Simon is holding on here and Durden must be using up a lot of energy. Simon has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Durden gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abraham Durden!

Event: SYN 852 Girard vs. Murhaa
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Simon slips the punch.
Simon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Simon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Urameshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simon with a nice cross.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simon.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Simon on the side of the head.
Simon shoots for a takedown but Urameshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simon punishes Urameshi's body with a nice straight punch.
Simon lands a really nice looking cross but Urameshi seems unphased.
Simon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Simon.
Simon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi jabs Simon right on the nose. Simon blinks but takes it well.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Simon scores with a nice right hand.
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Simon throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range. #T1#
Urameshi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Simon back to the cage. Urameshi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Simon looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Simon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Urameshi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simon somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon shoots in and drives through. Urameshi sprawls well.
Urameshi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Urameshi wants it to stay on the feet.
Urameshi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Simon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simon was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Simon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Urameshi sprawls and moves away.
Simon throws a body shot but no joy.
Simon connects with a body shot that sends Urameshi's belly button to the back.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simon.
Simon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Simon is looking to wear down Urameshi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Simon throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Urameshi on the side of the head.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.#T2#
Urameshi takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Simon.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Simon tries for a takedown but Urameshi circles away easily
and Urameshi counters with a nice body shot.
Simon cracks Urameshi with a good jab.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Simon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Simon has closed the distance and engaged Urameshi in a clinch.
Simon has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Simon.
Urameshi has a couple of punches blocked by Simon.
Urameshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Simon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simon lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Simon on the inside.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Urameshi controls his hands.
Urameshi misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Urameshi.
Simon can't get the takedown.
Simon digs a right hand into Urameshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Urameshi's gas tank. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simon.
Simon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Urameshi.
A hook to the body from Simon.
Urameshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simon throws a punch but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Simon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi is looking to break free of the clinch but Simon has double underhooks.
Simon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Urameshi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Urameshi tries to break the clinch but Simon is controlling the position.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi takes a shot to the head.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Urameshi as the two fighters clinch.
Urameshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Urameshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simon tries a body shot but Urameshi blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simon goes for a takedown attempt but Urameshi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Simon punishes Urameshi's body with a nice straight punch.
Simon looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Simon takes one on the button.
Simon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simon tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
Urameshi connects with a body shot.#TD#
Simon scores with a takedown into Urameshi's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
Urameshi pushes Simon off and gets back to his feet.
A shot to the body from Simon misses
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Jay Simon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simon misses with a hook to the body
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Simon misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Simon - just one landing.
Simon has a takedown stuffed.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simon throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simon.
Decent striking displayed by Simon there.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Simon moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
A jab lands there for Simon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon thuds his right hand into Urameshi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simon attempts a counter takedown but Urameshi avoids it well and moves away.
Simon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Simon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Urameshi but Urameshi pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Simon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simon misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi cracks a nice hook into Simon's ribs.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simon.
Simon tries to counter with a takedown but Urameshi is quick to defend against it.
Simon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urameshi tests Simon's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Simon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Urameshi tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Urameshi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Simon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Simon working for a submission but Urameshi is keeping him at bay.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T2##SUB#
Simon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Urameshi is surviving well by controlling Simon's body position as best he can.
Urameshi is trying to stand up.
Simon wants to control the pace but Urameshi is squirming around nicely.
Urameshi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Urameshi has given up his back here. Will Simon look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB#
Simon is looking for the choke from the back position but Urameshi is controlling his hands well.
Urameshi is trying to get back to his feet but Simon has full control of the position and if anything, Urameshi has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Urameshi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Simon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Urameshi is defending well though. Simon let's go of the attempt for now.#T3#
Urameshi is trying to stand back up.
Urameshi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
What can Urameshi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #ES2#
Urameshi is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Simon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Simon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Simon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Simon lands a glancing blow to the side of Urameshi's head.#TD#
Simon gets a double leg takedown into Urameshi's guard.

Urameshi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Simon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Urameshi is working Simon over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Urameshi.
Simon blocking some punches.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi lands with a right to the head.
Urameshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simons head.
Urameshi lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Urameshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simon can't find room to land a body shot as Urameshi controls the action.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Simon blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Urameshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simon slips a jab from Urameshi.
Simon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simon moves out of range of the strikes.
Simon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Simon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Urameshi pushes Simon off looking to stand but Simon dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Urameshi is defending well.
Simon trying to control the action but Urameshi is working from the bottom.
Simon stops Urameshi from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Simon is trying to control. Urameshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simon trying to mount his opponent but Urameshi defends it. #ES2#
Urameshi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Simon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Simon lands an uppercut.
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urameshi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Urameshi cracks Simon with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Urameshi tries to circle away but Simon has him pinned against the cage.
Simon tries to work over Urameshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urameshi can't break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Urameshi.
Simon lands with a short shot to the head.
Urameshi is trying to break the clinch but Simon has him pressed against the cage.
Simon is working Urameshi over against the cage.
Urameshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Simon. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simon cracks Urameshi with a nice body shot.
Urameshi blocks a body shot from Simon.
Urameshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Urameshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urameshi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Urameshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simon is struggling to control the position.
Simon lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Simon working aggressively here.
Urameshi can't break the clinch.
Urameshi lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Urameshi gets underhooks to prevent Simon's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Urameshi manages to break the clinch.
Urameshi punishes Simon's body with a nice straight punch.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy right hand. Simon should have avoided that one. #T3#
No luck for Simon with that takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Simon misses its intended target.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simon was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Simon shoots for a double leg takedown but Urameshi sprawls well. He's pushed Simon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simon has time to react.
Simon misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Simon has his takedown stuffed
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Urameshi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Simons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab lands there for Urameshi.
Simon blocks a jab.
Simon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Urameshi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Simon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Simon ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Simon.
Urameshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simon.
Simon swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Simon missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Simon lands a jab to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Urameshi as Simon shoots in.
No luck for Simon with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi really dominated that round.
That's time! Simon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Simon throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Simon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Urameshi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Urameshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simon.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Simon.
Simon works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Simon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Simon.
Donk. Simon catches Urameshi right on the button with a cross.
Urameshi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Simon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Simon missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simon.
Urameshi moves out of range as Simon strikes.
Urameshi works the jab nicely.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Simon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Simon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Urameshi swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Urameshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Simon scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice combination there by Simon.
Simon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab. #T2#
Simon throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Simon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Simon lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Simon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Urameshi was covering up waiting for the punch and Simon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Simon won't allow Urameshi to get back to his feet.
Simon wants to control from the top but Urameshi keeps moving.
Simon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #ES2#
Urameshi kicks Simon off and gets to his feet. #T3#
Simon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Urameshi finds it's way round the side to connect with Simon's head.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simon.
Simon just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Simon drives through with a takedown into Urameshi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Simon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet but Simon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Simon wants to control from the top but Urameshi keeps moving.
Simon prevents Urameshi from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Urameshi pushes Simon off and gets back to his feet.
Simon misses with a left hand
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Simon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Simon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simon lands a jab.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Simon.
Urameshi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Simon.
Urameshi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Simon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Simon trying to control the position but Urameshi is working away. #SUB#
Simon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Urameshi is trying to get back to his feet.
Simon trying to control the position but Urameshi is working away.
Urameshi is trying to buck Simon off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jay Simon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Urameshi stuffs the takedown.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Urameshi throws a hook but Simon blocks it.
Simon stuns Urameshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Simon looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Simon digs a good body shot into Urameshi's ribs.
Simon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simon misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Simon's head backwards.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simon manages to avoid it.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Urameshi misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Simon is looking to clinch.
Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urameshi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simon slips a jab and a cross from Urameshi.
Simon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Urameshi tries to avoid it but Simon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Urameshi to the ground. Urameshi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Simon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Simon throws a body shot but no joy.
Simon misses with a jab to the body
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simon manages to avoid it.
Simon avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Simon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simon.
Jay Simon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Simon misses with a hook.
Simon misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
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!
Urameshi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Simon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simon lands with a good body shot.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Simon's head but Simon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Simon scores with a nice right hand.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Simon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Simon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simon slips a jab from Urameshi.
Simon lands an overhand right.
Urameshi needs to keep his hands up - Simon had a free shot at his head there.#T3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Urameshi enables Simon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Urameshi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Simon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Urameshi wants to stand but Simon is controlling the position.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Urameshi is keeping the position for now.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Simon manages to pass to side control. #SUB#
Simon is trying to work for a kimura but Urameshi is defending well.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet.#T4##SUB#
Simon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Simon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Urameshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simon.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simon trying to control the pace.
Simon stops Urameshi from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jay Simon.
I think Urameshi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:48
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yusuke Urameshi!
After winning the bout, Yusuke Urameshi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 845 Fall Brawl
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Simon slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Simon jabs Urameshi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simon.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the head.
Simon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Simon.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi connects with a body shot.
Simon loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simon throws out the jab.
Simon shoots in looking for a takedown. Urameshi tries to sprawl out of it but Simon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Urameshi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've been hearing reports that Simon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Simon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice jab there from Simon.
Simon throws a big shot that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simon or perhaps it was just good defense by Urameshi, which made it look bad.
A left lands for Simon.
Simon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Simon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simon swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Simon misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi takes one on the button.
Simon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi scores with a hook.#T2#
Simon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
A jab from Simon misses.
Simon throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simon at a distance.
Simon shoots in but Urameshi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Simon ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simon moves away.
Simon throws a body shot but no joy.
Simon takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Simon walks into a straight right hand from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Urameshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Simon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Urameshi sprawls and moves away.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urameshi throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Simon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Urameshi pushes Simon off and gets back to his feet.
Simon throws a body shot but no joy.
Simon misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simon throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi walks into a left hand. #T4##TD#
Simon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Urameshi sprawls well initially but Simon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Urameshi pushes Simon off looking to stand but Simon dives back in and keeps control.
Simon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Simon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Simon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Urameshi for as long as he can get away with.
Urameshi really wants to buck Simon off and get back to his feet.
Simon moves to the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Simon is looking for the choke from the back position but Urameshi is controlling his hands well.
Urameshi trying to get back to his feet but Simon is in full control for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Simon's head but Simon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Simon finds it's way through Urameshi's defenses. #TD#
Simon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Urameshi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Simon pushes down on Urameshi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jay Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Simon is working for a submission of some sort.
Urameshi tries to kick Simon off but Simon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Simon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Simon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon mounts Urameshi! Really nice guard pass there!
Urameshi is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Simon has taken his back!#SUB#
Simon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Urameshi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T1#
Urameshi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Simon looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Simon working for a choke but Urameshi is defending well. #SUB#
Urameshi fending off the submission attempt from Simon.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Simon is riding his opponent, not letting Urameshi buck him off.
Urameshi trying to get back to his feet but Simon is in full control for now. #ES2#
Urameshi manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. #TD#
Simon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Simon stops Urameshi from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Simon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Simon is working for a submission of some sort.
Simon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urameshi can do to turn this around?#T3#
Urameshi is trying to stand up here but Simon is controlling him well. #SUB#
Urameshi is defending against the submission attempts here by Simon.
Simon stops Urameshi from getting back to his feet.
Urameshi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simon trying to mount his opponent but Urameshi defends it. #SUB#
Simon is looking for a kimura here.
Urameshi won't allow Simon to pass to mount.
Urameshi is staying active underneath Simon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Urameshi is trying to stand.
Simon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Urameshi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Urameshi tries to kick Simon off but Simon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Urameshi misses with a right hand
and Simon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Urameshi scores with a jab to the head.
Simon throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi throws a jab when Simon was well out of range.
A big left from Urameshi misses. #TD#
Simon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Urameshi was covering up waiting for the punch and Simon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Simon won't allow Urameshi to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully.
Urameshi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simon is controlling him.
Simon wants to control from the top but Urameshi keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Simon moved out of range.
Urameshi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Simon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Urameshi's hands.
Simon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Simon is just out of range.#CL#
Simon closes the distance and clinches.
Urameshi has a couple of punches blocked by Simon. #TD#
Simon has Urameshi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Simon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Urameshi tumbling to the mat - Simon dives into Urameshi's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Urameshi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simon gets through Urameshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Urameshi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
A short right from Urameshi on the inside.
Urameshi blocks an uppercut.
Urameshi is trying to force a seperation but Simon has the dominant position.
Simon is looking for a takedown.
Simon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Urameshi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body.
Simon throws a head punch that misses.
Urameshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Urameshi as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simon misses with a punch to the body.
Simon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simon tries to score a body lock takedown but Urameshi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urameshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the side of Simon's head.
Urameshi misses with a body punch.
Simon misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Simon.
Simon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Urameshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Simon lands a right hand.
Simon has Urameshi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Urameshi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Urameshi gets through Simon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Urameshi tries to work over Simon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urameshi's elbow. #TD#
Simon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Urameshi is trying to keep an underhook but Simon manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Urameshi kicks off Simon and gets to his feet.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simon thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Simon misses the target.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Simon tries to clinch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Simon misses with a hook to the body
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simon staying out of range there.
Simon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd cheers as Urameshi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simon doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Urameshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Simon counters with a stiff right hand.
Simon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Simon with a body shot.
Simon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simon.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simon. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simon is looking to clinch but Urameshi is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Urameshi misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simon tries to clinch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Simon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Simon avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Simon misses with a straight left.
Nice sprawl there from Urameshi as Simon shoots in.
Simon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Urameshi avoids it really well and circles away.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simon. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi throws a hook but Simon avoids it easily.
Simon lands with a good body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simon.
Simon misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Urameshi misses.
Simon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Simon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon tries to clinch up but Urameshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Simon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Simon's shoulder, as Simon tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Simon gets a takedown into half guard.
Simon wants to control but Urameshi is keeping him busy.
Simon stops Urameshi from getting back to his feet.
Simon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Urameshi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Urameshi is squirming around, avoiding Simon's attempts to control the action.
You get the feeling that Urameshi really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T2##SUB#
Simon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Urameshi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Simon wants to take Urameshi's back but he can't do it this time.
Simon moves to the back position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi trying to get back to his feet but Simon is in full control for now. #T3##SUB#
Simon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Urameshi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Urameshi is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Urameshi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Simon gets his way! #T4#
Urameshi is trying to get back to his feet but Simon has full control of the position and if anything, Urameshi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Urameshi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Simon gets his way!
Simon is riding his opponent, not letting Urameshi buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon had his way with Yusuke Urameshi in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simon manages to avoid it.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simon throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Simon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simon tries to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simon fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
Simon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Urameshi pushes Simon off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Simon throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Simon with a poor takedown
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simon misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Simon.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Urameshi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simon somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simon.
Simon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
A big left from Simon misses.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Simon's head but Simon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simon moves out of range of the strikes.
Simon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Simon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Simon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simon.
Simon cracks Urameshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Simon moved out of range.
Urameshi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Simons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Simon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Simon swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Simon just misses with a punch to the body.
Simon blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simon is defended easily by Urameshi.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Simon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi swings for the body but Simon moves out of range.
Simon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simon darts in looking for a takedown but Urameshi gets double underhooks and turns Simon into the cage.
Simon misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simon takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Simon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Simon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simon takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simon lands with an overhand left.
Simon fails with a takedown attempt.
Simon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simon scores with a hook to the body. Urameshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi throws the left hand but Simon avoids the punch easily.
Simon fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Urameshi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:48
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: SYN 837 Duranto vs. Krison IV
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Nice body punch from Simon.
Pawlik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simon.
Simon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pawlik's hands.
Simon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simon misses the jab.
Pawlik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pawlik has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Simon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pawlik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pawlik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pawlik throws a hook but Simon blocks it.
Pawlik takes a swing at Simon's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Simon feints and as Pawlik raises his hands in defense, Simon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pawlik is keeping the position for now.
Simon won't allow Pawlik to sweep him here.
Simon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Pawlik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simon defends well.#SUB2#
Pawlik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Simon wants to control from the top but Pawlik keeps moving.
Simon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simon won't allow Pawlik to sweep him here.
Pawlik pulls Simon in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Pawlik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Simon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pawlik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simon is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simon tries to free his leg and advance position but Pawlik is retaining full guard.
Simon trying to control but Pawlik is working from the bottom.
Pawlik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pawlik is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pawlik trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pawlik throws the left hand but Simon avoids the punch easily.
Simon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pawlik's head backwards.
Pawlik shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simon defends it nicely.
Simon misses the jab.
Simon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pawlik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pawlik tests Simon's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Pawlik ducks under a wild hook from Simon.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Simon lands a right hook to the body.
Simon tries to clinch up.
Simon missing with a left hand there. Pawlik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simon misses with a straight right.
Pawlik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pawlik lands a nice hook to Simon's body. Simon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simon takes a swing at Pawlik's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Simon as Pawlik shoots in.
Simon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pawlik at a distance.
Pawlik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pawlik is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pawlik darts in looking for a takedown but Simon gets double underhooks and turns Pawlik into the cage.
Jay Simon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Pawlik.
Pawlik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simon counters with a straight right hand.
Simon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've been told by Simon's head coaches at King's Cross MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Simon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pawlik.
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!
Simon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pawlik's head.#T4#
Pawlik throws a lazy right hand but Simon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Pawlik throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Simon was covering up waiting for the punch and Pawlik finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Pawlik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pawlik has managed to get both his arms back between Simon's legs - danger averted.
Simon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Simon looking for a sweep. Not yet Simon, not yet.
Simon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pawlik controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Simon working for a triangle but Pawlik defends it easily.
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Simon keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Simon connects with a nice looking jab.
Simon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pawlik's head backwards.
Simon stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Pawlik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Simon to the mat! Simon manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Simon is looking for a triangle but Pawlik pushes his legs off easily.
Pawlik tries to free his leg and advance position but Simon is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Simon has his foot on Pawlik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pawlik works his way back into a safe position though.
Simon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pawlik can do to turn this around?
Pawlik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Simon looking for a guillotine here but Pawlik defends easily.
Simon managing to control the position. #T1#
Pawlik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pawlik drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pawlik jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dick Pawlik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pawlik trying to control but Simon is working from the bottom.
Pawlik scoring with some ground and pound.
Pawlik works over Simon with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Simon is looking for a triangle but Pawlik pushes his legs off easily.
Pawlik connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Simon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pawlik is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Pawlik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pawlik looking to sit in guard and control but Simon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Simon is pushing down on Pawlik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pawlik is fighting to maintain full guard but Simon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Simon tries to pass to full mount but Pawlik defends it.
Simon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pawlik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simon trying to mount his opponent but Pawlik defends it.
Simon is taking a breather. Pawlik says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pawlik is looking to improve his position.
Simon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pawlik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Simon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pawlik is trying to get back to full guard.
Pawlik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pawlik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pawlik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Simon wants to improve his position but Pawlik is controlling well. #T4#
Simon has hold of Pawlik's hands but Pawlik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pawlik working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Simon is looking to control Pawlik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simon avoid being mounted?
Pawlik is taking a breather. Simon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Simon manages to get to full guard.
Pawlik controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Simon pushes a forearm under Pawlik's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pawlik is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Simon!
Our winner, Jay Simon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 828 Crosby vs. Arundel
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Stackhouse misses the target.
Stackhouse misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Simon counters with a takedown into side control.
Simon controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon wants to control but Stackhouse is keeping him busy.
Simon is really struggling to control Stackhouse but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Simon moves into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon controlling his opponent. #T1#
Stackhouse is trying to stand.
Simon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simon moves to take his opponent's back.
Simon biding his time, looking for the opening.
Simon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Stackhouse is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Stackhouse is trying to stand back up. #T2##SUB#
Stackhouse fending off the submission attempt from Simon. #SUB#
Simon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3#
Simon biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB#
Simon has got his arm under Stackhouse 's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Stackhouse has spun round into Simon's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Simon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Simon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stackhouse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Stackhouse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stackhouse has managed to get both his arms back between Simon's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB#
Simon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Simon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stackhouse defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Stackhouse throws a hook but Simon blocks it.
Stackhouse moves forwards but Simon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stackhouse scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Simon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Simon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stackhouse prevents Simon from moving into mount.
Stackhouse is pushing Simon's head away, looking to escape. Simon manages to hold on to the position though.
Simon tries to move to mount but Stackhouse blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Stackhouse explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stackhouse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stackhouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simon moves away.#T1#
Simon shoots in but Stackhouse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stackhouse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stackhouse takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stackhouse throws a jab when Simon was well out of range.
Simon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stackhouse was well out of range. Poor timing from Simon.
Simon looks to land a left hand but Stackhouse moved out of range nicely.
Stackhouse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jason Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stackhouse misses with a looping right.
Jason Stackhouse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stackhouse swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Simon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stackhouse 's guard.
Simon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon prevents Stackhouse from getting back to his feet. #T2##ES2#
Stackhouse is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Stackhouse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Simon darts in and clinches Stackhouse up against the cage.
Simon lands a shoulder strike.
Simon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simon looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Stackhouse 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stackhouse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simon.
Simon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon slips a jab from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Simon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Simon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stackhouse .
Simon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stackhouse sprawls and moves away.#T3##CL#
Simon takes the fight into the clinch.
Stackhouse has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Simon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stackhouse fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stackhouse throws a lazy right hand but Simon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stackhouse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stackhouse swings for the body but Simon moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Stackhouse . That snapped Simon's head back. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stackhouse enables Simon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stackhouse manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Simon wants to control from the top but Stackhouse keeps moving.
Stackhouse is wriggling around but Simon manages to pass to half guard.
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stackhouse keeps working. #T4#
Simon content to control rather than advance.
Simon is trying to control the action in half guard but Stackhouse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stackhouse is trying to stand.
Simon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stackhouse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jason Stackhouse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Simon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stackhouse throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Simon counters with a takedown into side control.
Simon is looking to take a break and control but Stackhouse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simon just content to control the position.
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stackhouse keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Simon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Simon prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Simon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Simon avoids the body shot from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse misses with a hook. Simon ducked under it nicely.
Stackhouse throws a hook but Simon blocks it.
Stackhouse lunges at Simon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simon's hand.
Stackhouse jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Simon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Simon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Simon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stackhouse will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Stackhouse is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Simon moves into full mount! #SUB#
Simon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stackhouse is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stackhouse and Simon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Simon is trying to move to mount but Stackhouse reverses beautifully and ends up in Simon's guard. #T3##SUB#
Simon working for submissions but it's allowed Stackhouse to get to half guard.
It looks like Stackhouse is going to stand back up.
Simon is looking for a sweep. Stackhouse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jay Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stackhouse passes into side control, despite Simon's attempt to control the position.
Simon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stackhouse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I wouldn't like to be where Simon is right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Stackhouse really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Simon misses with a takedown attempt
and Stackhouse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stackhouse misses with a right hand #TD#
and Simon counters with a shoot takedown. Stackhouse fights it but they end up in guard.
Stackhouse keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully.
Stackhouse is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stackhouse is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Stackhouse keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stackhouse lands a body shot.
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut. Simon saw that one coming.
Simon fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stackhouse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simon attempts a counter takedown but Stackhouse avoids it well and moves away.
Simon blocks a head kick by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simon attempts a counter takedown but Stackhouse avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Simon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stackhouse 's guard.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Stackhouse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stackhouse swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Stackhouse scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Stackhouse might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stackhouse throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Simon throws a looping overhand right but Stackhouse ducks down to avoid it.
Stackhouse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Stackhouse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Stackhouse is predictable there #TD#
so Simon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stackhouse is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simon is controlling him.
Simon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Simon is looking to pass into half guard but Stackhouse pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stackhouse is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Simon is looking for a triangle here but Stackhouse uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Simon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stackhouse working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Stackhouse dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
A big left from Simon misses.
Simon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stackhouse counters with a straight right hand.
Stackhouse misses the jab.
Stackhouse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stackhouse misses with a looping left.
Simon tries to counter with a takedown but Stackhouse is quick to defend against it.
Simon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stackhouse misses with a hook.
Simon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Simon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stackhouse throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse misses with a body shot.
Simon misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stackhouse .
Jason Stackhouse seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Stackhouse misses with a hook. Simon ducked under it nicely.
Simon misses with a hook.
Simon drops his hands momentarily and Stackhouse takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stackhouse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stackhouse misses with a straight left. #CL#
Simon darts in and clinches Stackhouse up against the cage.
Simon gets through Stackhouse 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stackhouse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stackhouse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Simon.
Simon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stackhouse wants to get back to striking at distance but Simon won't allow it.
Stackhouse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Simon has him pressed against the cage.
Simon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stackhouse 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simon.
Jay Simon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Simon tries to score a body lock takedown but Stackhouse shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simon working aggressively here.
Simon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simon throws a head punch that misses.
Stackhouse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stackhouse creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stackhouse is trying to push Simon away but Simon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Stackhouse manages to break the clinch.
Simon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stackhouse .
Simon lands with a hook. Stackhouse tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stackhouse throws a good cross that connects.
Stackhouse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stackhouse scores with a jab to the jaw.
Simon throws a poor cross that misses
and Stackhouse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Simon counters with a takedown into side control.
Stackhouse wants to get back to his feet but Simon is dominant here and he's now got Stackhouse 's back!
Simon tries to get the hooks in deep but Stackhouse pushed the leg off.
Simon lands shots from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Simon controlling the positon.#SUB#
Simon tightening his grip on Stackhouse , looking for the choke. #T4##SUB#
Stackhouse is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Simon gets his way! #SUB#
Simon is persistently looking for the submission but Stackhouse is defending it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Stackhouse .
I think Stackhouse has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Stackhouse !
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Stackhouse thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Jay Simon had this to say: ' Good on ya River.'.

Event: CWC 238
Date: Aug 01, 2021

182 cm
47 yrs
146 lbs

179 cm
28 yrs
165 lbs

Morrison

Simon

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 23 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jay Simon!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Simon stuffs the takedown.
Simon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morrison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simon somewhat.
Simon stuffs the takedown attempt from Morrison. Morrison gets slowly back to his feet.
Morrison dives in and grabs Simon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simon pushes down on Morrison's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Morrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrison closes the distance and clinches up with Simon, looking for a takedown. Morrison pushes Simon against the cage but Simon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Simon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morrison did well to prevent Simon getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (0) vs (2) Simon
Simon wants to control but Morrison is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon trying to control the pace. #T1#
Morrison manages to get to full guard.
Simon trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Simon pushes down on Morrison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Morrison won't allow Simon to pass to mount. #T2#
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Simon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Morrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simon tries to pass to full mount but Morrison defends it.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Simon has control of the leg.
Morrison is trying to control but can't.
Morrison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Simon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simon preventing the sweep.
Simon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morrison is trying to keep Simon in close.
Simon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Morrison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (2) Simon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison wants to pass to mount but Simon is defending the position. #T4#
Morrison is controlling the pace.
Simon is not content to let Morrison control the position.
Morrison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simon is looking to improve his position.
Simon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5##SUB#
Morrison is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Simon actively working from the bottom here.
Morrison trying to pass the guard but Simon defending well. #SUB2#
Simon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6##SUB#
Morrison seems to be working for a kimura but Simon defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morrison is fighting to break Simon's control of his arms but Simon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Morrison preventing the sweep.
Morrison looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Morrison pushing down on Simon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simon.
Morrison postures up.
Simon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (4) Simon
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Morrison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simon wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving. #T8#
Morrison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (4) vs (4) Simon
Simon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison passes Simon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Simon tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.
Simon is still trying to improve position.
Simon is trying to control but can't. #T9#
Simon wants to get back to full guard.
Simon is in trouble now - Morrison has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (7) vs (4) Simon
Morrison tries to control but Simon wriggling away.
Simon has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Simon working to try and regain half guard.
Simon is squirming around, avoiding Morrison's attempts to control the action.
Morrison fails to take his opponent's back. #T10#
Simon holds on, trying desperately to control.
Morrison wants to take his opponent's back but Simon doesn't allow it.
Simon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Simon is staying active underneath Morrison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morrison is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Simon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Simon tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg. #SUB#
Morrison is looking for a kimura here. #T11#
Simon wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simon.
Simon wants to sweep here but Morrison controlling him for the moment.
Simon looking to control.
Morrison 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. #T12#
Morrison trying to control but Simon is working from the bottom.
Simon wants to control but Morrison passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
Morrison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simon won't allow Morrison to pass to mount.
Morrison passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Simon!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (10) vs (4) Simon#T13#
Morrison looking to control but Simon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simon stops Morrison from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Simon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morrison looking to control but Simon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Morrison is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Simon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Simon shrugs it off. #T14#
Simon reaches up and holds on to Morrison to control the position.
Simon is trying to escape the mount.
Simon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Simon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison (10) vs (8) Simon
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Morrison.
I really don't envy Morrison right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
A victorious David Morrison thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Jay Simon was interviewed post fight and said ' Good on ya River.'.

Event: SYN 817 Mumu 3.0 vs. Simon
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mumu 3.0 swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mumu 3.0 fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simon wants to counter the offense by Mumu 3.0 and move into the clinch position.
Simon darts in looking for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 gets double underhooks and turns Simon into the cage.
A shot to the body from Simon misses
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Mumu 3.0, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simon throws out a counter right but Mumu 3.0 avoids it with no problem.
Jab from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a body shot but no joy.
Simon walks into a straight right hand from Mumu 3.0.#CL2#
Mumu 3.0 tries to keep at a distance but Simon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simon is trying to push Mumu 3.0 away but Mumu 3.0 has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Simon breaks the clinch.
Mumu 3.0 stuffs the takedown attempt from Simon. Simon gets slowly back to his feet.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Mumu 3.0.
Simon tries to counter with a clinch but Mumu 3.0 shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Mumu 3.0 throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Mumu 3.0, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mumu 3.0 looks to score with a jab to the body but Simon is just out of range.
Simon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simon doesn't manage to clinch there - Mumu 3.0 circles away.
Mumu 3.0 throws a leg kick but Simon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mumu 3.0 lands with an uppercut that bounces Simon off the cage and back into range.
Simon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Simon misses the jab.
Simon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mumu 3.0.
Good standup being displayed there by Simon as he connects with a hook.
Mumu 3.0 throws out a loose jab but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a nice body punch.
Mumu 3.0 lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Simon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mumu 3.0 jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mumu 3.0 misses the shot to the body.
Simon blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mumu 3.0 fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mumu 3.0 was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simon.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook. Simon ducked under it nicely.
And Simon tries to counter it with a takedown but Mumu 3.0 pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Simon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 lands a head shot.
Simon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mumu 3.0.
Simon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simon tries to counter with a clinch but Mumu 3.0 shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Simon fails with a takedown attempt.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
Simon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mumu 3.0 went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jab from Mumu 3.0.
Simon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mumu 3.0.
Jab from Mumu 3.0.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mumu 3.0 darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mumu 3.0 is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Simon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mumu 3.0's head.
A big right from Mumu 3.0 misses. #T4#
Mumu 3.0 moves out of range as Simon strikes.
Mumu 3.0 throws a jab but it's blocked by Simon.
Simon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws an overhand right that lands on Simon's shoulder, as Simon tries to avoid the shot.
Mumu 3.0 throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Mumu 3.0 misses the target.
Nice sprawl there from Mumu 3.0 as Simon shoots in.
Mumu 3.0 throws a right hand that misses
and Simon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a shot to the body
and Simon counters with a nice uppercut.
Mumu 3.0 moves out of range of the strikes.
Simon shoots for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mumu 3.0 misses the jab.
Simon wants to counter with a clinch but Mumu 3.0 pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdel Mumu 3.0 dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook.
Mumu 3.0 looks to score with a jab to the body but Simon is just out of range.
Mumu 3.0 takes a swing at Simon's ribcage but misses.
Simon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Simon counters by clinching up.
Mumu 3.0 tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mumu 3.0.
Simon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 is defending well.#BC2#
Simon breaks the clinch.
Mumu 3.0 misses with an uppercut. Simon saw that one coming.
Simon avoids the body shot from Mumu 3.0.
Simon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mumu 3.0 looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a right hand but Simon moved out of range.
Mumu 3.0 sets himself, and Simon steps forward looking for the clinch! Mumu 3.0 avoids it this time.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simon throws an overhand right that lands on Mumu 3.0's shoulder, as Mumu 3.0 tries to avoid the shot.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 is winning the standup battle so far.
Simon slips a jab from Mumu 3.0.
Simon with the counter takedown but Mumu 3.0 avoids it easily.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Simon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mumu 3.0 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simon moves away.
Simon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mumu 3.0 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simon moves away.
Simon takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Simon closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Simon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the body from Simon misses
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mumu 3.0 misses with the combination.
Mumu 3.0 thuds his right hand into Simon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Mumu 3.0 throws a shot from downtown. Simon moves away and avoids it.
Simon slips under a jab from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 avoids the body shot from Simon.
A counter left hand to the body from Mumu 3.0 misses its target.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mumu 3.0 takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Simon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simon tries to counter with a clinch but Mumu 3.0 shakes him off and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mumu 3.0 misses with a looping left.
Simon moves out of range of the strikes.
Mumu 3.0 throws a lazy uppercut
and Simon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mumu 3.0 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mumu 3.0 throws a jab but it's blocked by Simon.
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mumu 3.0 swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simon.
Simon staying out of range there.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Mumu 3.0 is looking to score with low kicks.
Simon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mumu 3.0.
Simon wants to counter with a clinch but Mumu 3.0 pushes him away.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Mumu 3.0.
Simon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumu 3.0 is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Simon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mumu 3.0.
Simon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Simon has his takedown stuffed
letting Mumu 3.0 counter with a right hand.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
A jab from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Mumu 3.0 ducks under a wild hook from Simon.
Mumu 3.0 misses with an uppercut.
Simon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mumu 3.0.#T4#
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch but Mumu 3.0 swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Simon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 circles away.
Mumu 3.0 swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Simon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Simon. #BC2#
Simon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a hook. Simon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simon blocks a head kick by Mumu 3.0.
Simon misses with a looping right.
A big left from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Mumu 3.0 is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simon can do to turn this around?
Mumu 3.0 scores with a hook.
Simon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mumu 3.0 defends well and Simon ends up having to push Mumu 3.0 into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mumu 3.0 throwing a counter right hand but Simon manages to avoid it.
Mumu 3.0 lands with an uppercut that bounces Simon off the cage and back into range.
Mumu 3.0 avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdel Mumu 3.0 dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Simon closes the distance but Mumu 3.0 moves to the side
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a nice uppercut.
Simon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Mumu 3.0 gets tackled into the cage by Simon. Simon maintains the clinch.
Mumu 3.0 prevents Simon from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Mumu 3.0 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumu 3.0 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simon.
Mumu 3.0 is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Simon pushes Mumu 3.0 up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Simon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simon.
Simon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mumu 3.0 defends it well.
Mumu 3.0 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simon moves away.
Simon takes a swing at Mumu 3.0's ribcage but misses.
Simon fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Simon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mumu 3.0 misses with an uppercut.
Mumu 3.0 cracks Simon with an open hand slap.
A jab from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook to the side of Simon's head but Simon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a right hand but Simon moved out of range.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook. Simon ducked under it nicely.
Simon tries to clinch there but Mumu 3.0 circles away.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a low kick as Simon jumps back.
Simon scores with a jab.
Mumu 3.0 throws an overhand right that lands on Simon's shoulder, as Simon tries to avoid the shot.
Simon with a jab.
Mumu 3.0 throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simon. #T2#
Mumu 3.0 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simon moves away.
Mumu 3.0 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simon manages to avoid it.
Mumu 3.0 misses with an uppercut. Simon saw that one coming.
Simon tries to clinch but Mumu 3.0 is having none of it.
Simon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mumu 3.0.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mumu 3.0 slips a jab from Simon.
A shot to the body from Mumu 3.0 misses #CL2#
and Simon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Simon.
Mumu 3.0 working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mumu 3.0 content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mumu 3.0 lands a knee to the head.
Simon wants to get back to striking at distance but Mumu 3.0 won't allow it. #BC2#
Simon manages to break the clinch.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mumu 3.0 was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mumu 3.0 rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Mumu 3.0 scores with a jab. Simon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Simon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 avoids it really well and circles away.
Mumu 3.0 throws an off balance right hand
and Simon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Simon clinches up against the cage.
Mumu 3.0 working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Simon breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Mumu 3.0.
Simon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Simon moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Simon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Simon manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mumu 3.0 tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mumu 3.0 is trying to control Simon's posture but Simon avoids it.
Simon controlling from side mount.
Mumu 3.0 wants to control but Simon postures up.
Mumu 3.0 tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Simon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mumu 3.0 gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mumu 3.0 is working to get back to half guard.
Simon trying to control but Mumu 3.0 is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jay Simon just about did enough to take it.
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.#R4#
Mumu 3.0 throws a body shot but no joy.
Mumu 3.0 throws a lazy right hand but Simon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Simon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Simon is working for a submission of some sort.
Mumu 3.0 desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon passes to full mount! #T1#
Mumu 3.0 is working to get back to half guard.
Mumu 3.0 manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mumu 3.0 makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mumu 3.0.
Simon won't allow Mumu 3.0 to sweep him here.
Mumu 3.0 can't keep his opponent in guard - Simon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Simon is pressing down on Mumu 3.0's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mumu 3.0 is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mumu 3.0 is staying active underneath Simon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mumu 3.0 is in trouble now - Simon has advanced to mount!
Simon wants to control the pace but Mumu 3.0 is squirming around nicely.
Simon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mumu 3.0 is trying desperately to improve position.
Simon wants to control the pace but Mumu 3.0 is squirming around nicely.
Mumu 3.0 regains half guard.#T3#
Simon trying to control the action but Mumu 3.0 is working from the bottom.
Mumu 3.0 wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Simon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mumu 3.0 trying to hold on to Simon's head to control him but Simon postures up.
Simon prevents Mumu 3.0 from improving his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Simon is looking to take a break and control but Mumu 3.0 is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mumu 3.0 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Mumu 3.0 lands a jab to the head.
Mumu 3.0 throws a body punch but Simon moves out of range.
Simon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mumu 3.0 was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mumu 3.0 misses with an uppercut.
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a right hand but Simon moved out of range.#CL2#
Mumu 3.0 gets tackled into the cage by Simon. Simon maintains the clinch.
Mumu 3.0 trying to stall but Simon improves his position. #BC#
Mumu 3.0 breaks the clinch.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon shoots in looking for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Mumu 3.0 wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mumu 3.0 throws a shot from downtown. Simon moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Simon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simon throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Mumu 3.0 looks to score with a jab to the body but Simon is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Mumu 3.0 there.
Mumu 3.0 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simon.
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch but Mumu 3.0 swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a looping left.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a wild body shot.
Simon tries to clinch up.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a left hand
and Mumu 3.0 takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mumu 3.0.
Simon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mumu 3.0 stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Mumu 3.0.
Simon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simon wants to counter the offense by Mumu 3.0 and move into the clinch position.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a wild body shot.
Mumu 3.0 keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Mumu 3.0 on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Simon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Simon doesn't manage to clinch there - Mumu 3.0 circles away.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a left hand
and Simon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simon or perhaps it was just good defense by Mumu 3.0, which made it look bad.
Mumu 3.0 swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mumu 3.0 missing with a left hand there. Simon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Simon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mumu 3.0.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mumu 3.0 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simon manages to avoid it.
Simon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Mumu 3.0 fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
A big left from Simon misses.
Simon misses the shot to the body.
Mumu 3.0 swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a straight right. Simon didn't see that one coming.
Mumu 3.0 lands a nice shot that snaps Simon's head back.
Mumu 3.0 thumps Simon with a low kick.
Simon lunges at Mumu 3.0 with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mumu 3.0's hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Mumu 3.0 as he connects with a hook.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a straight left.
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a right hand but Simon moved out of range.#T4#
Simon moves in looking to clinch but Mumu 3.0 pushes him off.
Simon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mumu 3.0's waist but Mumu 3.0 gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simon off to one side.
Mumu 3.0 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simon was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu 3.0.
Simon tries to counter with a clinch but Mumu 3.0 shakes him off and moves away.
Simon moves out of range as Mumu 3.0 strikes.
Mumu 3.0 circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mumu 3.0 was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simon wants to clinch.
Simon defending well as Mumu 3.0 loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simon slips a jab from Mumu 3.0.
Simon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdel Mumu 3.0 showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mumu 3.0 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdel Mumu 3.0!
Abdel Mumu 3.0 retains his lightweight title!
Abdel Mumu 3.0 took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Sorry to SYN, but this will be my last...I want to spend more time in the gym and maybe return later in time....goodbye for now #1 goat'.
Jay Simon was interviewed post fight and said ' Good on ya River.'.

Event: CACC 207: Steel vs Simon
Date: Jun 13, 2021

159 cm
34 yrs
168 lbs

179 cm
28 yrs
165 lbs

Steel

Simon

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jay Simon!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Simon darts in and clinches Steel up against the ropes.
Simon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simon tries for a takedown but Steel manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Simon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel (0) vs (4) Simon
Simon trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Simon tries to advance to mount but Steel denies him.
Steel struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Simon trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Simon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simon controlling from side mount.
Steel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (4) Simon#T2#
Steel stalling.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Simon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Simon is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at King's Cross MMA inform us that Simon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Simon trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Steel looking to pass the guard. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Simon holds on and takes a little breather.
Steel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Simon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel is pushing down on Simon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simon is fighting to maintain full guard but Steel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steel wants to take a breather but Simon is having none of it. #SUB2#
Simon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Simon is refusing to be controlled, as Steel sits in half guard.
Simon is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Simon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Steel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (4) Simon
Simon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (5) vs (6) Simon
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Simon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel looking to control.
Simon trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Simon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Steel trying to control the position.
Simon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Simon tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Simon wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Simon is fighting to break Steel's control of his arms but Steel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Steel looking to control.
Steel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Simon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (7) vs (6) Simon#SUB2#
Simon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steel won't allow Simon to sweep him here.
Steel advances to half guard.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#T8#
Steel content to control rather than advance.
Steel prevents Simon from improving his position.
Steel is stalling here. Simon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Steel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Simon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel (7) vs (10) Simon
Steel struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Simon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T9#
Simon tries to move to mount but Steel blocks the move with his legs.
Steel sneaks back into half guard.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working. #T10#
Simon wants to pass the guard but Steel is defending well.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Simon sits in half guard.
Steel won't allow Simon to pass to mount.
Steel trying to hold on to Simon's head to control him but Simon postures up.
Steel is doing well to control the position and prevent Simon from advancing to side control.
Simon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T11#
Simon wants to free his trapped foot but Steel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simon uses his free foot to push down on Steel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steel.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (7) vs (13) Simon
Simon looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Steel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simon fails to take his opponent's back.
Simon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
Steel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Simon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simon is trying to control. Steel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Steel trying to control from the bottom.
Simon moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (7) vs (16) Simon
Steel is not content to let Simon control the position.
Steel is trying to control Simon's posture but Simon avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel seems a little lost for a moment, as Simon dominates the positioning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simon wins on points by 16 to 7.
A victorious Jay Simon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFL 75 | Simon vs River
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Simon misses the target.
Simon walks into a straight right hand from River.
River throws a leg kick #TD#
and Simon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for River! #SUB#
Simon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but River is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Simon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
River manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River wants to control but Simon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Simon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T1#
River is trying desperately to improve position.
Simon content just to control the position here.
River tries to control the position but Simon now has his back.
River tries to escape the position. #SUB#
River is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Simon doesn't have the hooks in and River manages to turn into his guard.
Simon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Simon looking for subs off his back but River has passed one foot through into half guard. #T2#
River trying to control from half guard but Simon is working away. #SUB2#
River is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw River working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
River wants to pass the guard but Simon is defending well.
River prevents Simon from improving his position.#T3#
Simon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from River.
River lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Simon regains full guard. Nicely done.
River preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon controls River momentarily but River frees himself.
River postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Simon looking to control.
River loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. River manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River trying to keep a closed guard but Simon is proving a slippery customer. #T4##SUB2#
River is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
River is looking for a triangle here but Simon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
River manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simon's best efforts.
Simon is keen to just control but River is a slippery customer.
River regains full guard. Nicely done.
River looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simon is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
River throws a leg kick but Simon checks it.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simon.
Simon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donk. Simon catches River right on the button with a cross.
Simon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
Decent striking displayed by Simon there.
Good work by Simon as he checks the leg kick.
Simon is looking to clinch.
Kollaa River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River ducks under a wild hook from Simon.
River misses the shot to the body.
Simon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Simon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
River takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Simon throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Simon looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River scores with a nice strike.
River throws a push kick but Simon slaps the foot to one side.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Simon blocks it well.
River throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Simon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for River!
Simon has knee on belly and moves into mount.
River stops Simon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
River tries to reverse the position but Simon maintains control.
River is trying to escape the mount but Simon keeps good control and instead manages to take River's back. #SUB#
Simon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, River has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
River trying to control the hands but Simon breaks the grip. #T2#
Simon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
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!
River is trying to break free. #SUB#
Simon working for the choke.
Simon doesn't have the hooks in and River manages to turn into his guard.
Simon looking for a sweep. Not yet Simon, not yet.
River lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Simon looking for subs off his back but River has passed one foot through into half guard.
Simon wants to control but River is keeping busy. #T3#
Simon gets full guard.#SUB#
Simon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. River defends it easily.
Simon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
River keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simon's head.
River trying to control but Simon is working from the bottom.
Jay Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
River postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
River wants to control from the top but Simon keeps moving. #SUB#
Simon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. River is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
River controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simon wants to sweep here but River controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Simon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! River has his hands clasped together but Simon extends and breaks River's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Simon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Simon!
Jay Simon retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Jay Simon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SFL 66 | Simon vs Georgiev
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Simon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simon's corner calls for a 1-2. Simon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Georgiev throws a good cross that connects.
Georgiev scoring well with a low kick there.
Georgiev cracks Simon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Simon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Georgiev goes for a takedown attempt but Simon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Simon moves into the clinch.
Georgiev trying to stall but Simon improves his position.
Simon throws a head punch that misses.
Simon misses with a body punch. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Simon.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Georgiev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simon.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Georgiev controls his hands.
Simon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Georgiev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Simon walks away with a smile on his face. Georgiev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jay Simon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prohor Georgiev.
Georgiev lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Simon has closed the distance and engaged Georgiev in a clinch.
Simon has a couple of punches blocked by Georgiev. #TD2#
Georgiev wants the takedown. Simon is fighting it off but Georgiev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Simon's guard against the cage.
Simon pulls Georgiev in close to prevent any damage.
Georgiev wants to pass the guard but Simon is keeping the position.#T2#
Georgiev postures up in Simon's guard and throws a big left but Simon blocks it.
Georgiev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simon has Georgiev pulled in close to control his posture.
Simon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simon wants to control but Georgiev passes easily into half guard.
Simon gets back to full guard.
Simon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Georgiev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Georgiev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simon is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Simon looking for a guillotine here but Georgiev defends easily.
Georgiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon trying to keep a closed guard but Georgiev is proving a slippery customer.
Georgiev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Simon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Georgiev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Simon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simon controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jay Simon will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Georgiev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simon defends well and Georgiev ends up having to push Simon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Simon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simon throwing a counter right hand but Georgiev manages to avoid it.
Georgiev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Georgiev misses with a low kick.
Simon staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for Simon.
A left lands for Georgiev.
Simon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Georgiev.
Georgiev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiev throws out a powerful jab.
Simon misses with a body shot.
Georgiev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simon misses with a double jab
and Georgiev counters with a straight right hand.
We've been informed that Georgiev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Simon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Georgiev.
Georgiev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simon throws a jab but it's blocked by Georgiev.
Georgiev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Simon doesn't manage to clinch there - Georgiev circles away.
Simon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Georgiev's hands.
Simon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prohor Georgiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Georgiev tries to score with a low kick but Simon moves his leg out of the way.
Prohor Georgiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Georgiev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Georgiev.
Georgiev staying out of range there.
Simon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Georgiev misses with a looping left.
Simon throws an overhand right that lands on Georgiev's shoulder, as Georgiev tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Georgiev catches Simon right on the button with a cross.
Nice cross by Georgiev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Georgiev misses with a body shot
and Georgiev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Georgiev throws a shot from downtown. Simon moves away and avoids it.
Georgiev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simon blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Simon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Georgiev.
Georgiev throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Simon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Georgiev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Georgiev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Georgiev throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Simon dives in and scores a takedown into Georgiev's guard.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Georgiev is on top in guard. #REVB#
Georgiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Georgiev throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Simon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Georgiev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Simon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Georgiev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Simon is looking for a triangle but Georgiev pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Simon working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Simon has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Georgiev 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 Simon.#SUB2#
Georgiev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Georgiev trying to control the action but Simon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Georgiev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prohor Georgiev 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.#R3#
Simon doesn't manage to clinch there - Georgiev circles away.
Simon swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Georgiev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Simon's guard.
Simon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Simon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Georgiev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Georgiev working some strikes from top position.
Simon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Georgiev controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Simon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiev works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Simon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Georgiev.
Georgiev slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simon manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Simon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Simon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Georgiev avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Simon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Georgiev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Georgiev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Georgiev passes Simon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Georgiev wants to pass to mount but Simon is defending the position.
Simon is trying to get back to full guard.
Simon trying to control from the bottom.
Simon manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Simon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Simon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Simon is looking for a triangle but Georgiev pushes his legs off easily.
Georgiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Georgiev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Simon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Georgiev has Simon in his guard.#REVR#
Simon tries to free his leg and advance position but Georgiev is retaining full guard. #T4#
Georgiev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simon's guard. #REVB#
Simon looking for a sweep. Not yet Simon, not yet.
Georgiev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Georgiev tries to free his leg and advance position but Simon is retaining full guard.
Simon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Simon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Georgiev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prohor Georgiev really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Nice uppercut lands for Simon. That snapped Georgiev's head back.
Georgiev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simon misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simon, as that shot connected.
Simon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Georgiev finds it's way round the side to connect with Simon's head.
Georgiev ducks under a wild hook from Simon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon scores with the left hand. Georgiev knows he should have avoided that one.
Georgiev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Georgiev. Simon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simon scores with a decent looking hook.#T1##TD#
Simon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Georgiev quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Georgiev manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Georgiev has his foot on Simon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simon works his way back into a safe position though.
Simon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Prohor Georgiev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Georgiev controls Simon momentarily but Simon frees himself.
Simon trying to control but Georgiev is working from the bottom. #T2#
Georgiev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simon wants to control from the top but Georgiev keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Georgiev jabs at Simon's body.
Georgiev swats away the attempt to clinch by Simon.
Simon digs a good body shot into Georgiev's ribs.#T3#
Georgiev takes a swing at Simon's ribcage but misses.
Simon misses with an uppercut.
Georgiev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Simon defends it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Simon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Georgiev moves out of range of the strikes.
Simon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Georgiev throws a leg kick #CL#
and Simon counters by moving into the clinch.
Simon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Simon fails to land.
Simon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Simon working aggressively here.
Georgiev looking to slow down the pace here.
Georgiev blocks a body shot from Simon. #BC2#
Georgiev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Simon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Georgiev to the ground. Simon is now in Georgiev's guard.
Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Georgiev working a defensive guard but Simon passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simon uses his free foot to push down on Georgiev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Georgiev.
Simon prevents Georgiev from getting the reversal.
Simon moves to take his opponent's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon had his way with Prohor Georgiev in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5##TD2#
Georgiev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Simon was covering up waiting for the punch and Georgiev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Georgiev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Simon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simon looking to sit in guard and control but Georgiev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Simon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Georgiev escapes and throws Simon's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Simon manages to get back to half guard.
Simon works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Simon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Georgiev defends it easily.#SUB#
Simon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Georgiev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T2##SUB#
Simon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Georgiev passes Simon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Simon is trying to get back to full guard.
Georgiev wants to pass the guard but Simon is defending well.
Georgiev is trying to control. Simon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Georgiev trying to mount his opponent but Simon defends it.
Simon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simon trying to keep a closed guard but Georgiev is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Simon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Simon is looking for a triangle but Georgiev pushes his legs off easily.
Simon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Simon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Georgiev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Georgiev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Georgiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Georgiev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simon is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Simon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Georgiev sprawls well initially but Simon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Simon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Georgiev is defending against the submission attempts here by Simon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Georgiev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jay Simon.
I think Simon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Simon!
Jay Simon retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Jay Simon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Prohor Georgiev had this to say: 'I'll be back motherfuckers! '.

Event: SFL 62 | Kilgore vs Simon II
Date: Apr 09, 2021

#R1#
Kilgore scores with a jab.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Simon is just out of range.
Simon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilgore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kilgore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kilgore throws a hook but Simon avoids it easily.
Simon throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Simon cracks Kilgore with an open hand slap.
Kilgore throws a lazy uppercut
and Simon counters with a stiff right hand.
Simon throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Kilgore throwing a counter right hand but Simon manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Simon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simon lands in his opponent's guard.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilgore is keeping the position for now.
Simon keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Simon pushes down on Kilgore's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kilgore keeps working.
Simon tries to pass to full mount but Kilgore defends it.
Kilgore moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Simon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Simon looking to pass the guard.
Simon trying to control but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
Simon looking to pass the guard.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon trying to move into half guard but instead Kilgore has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3#
Kilgore trying to control but Simon is working from the bottom.
Kilgore postures up.
Simon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kilgore haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Simon avoids the punch easily.
Simon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilgore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simon doesn't seem bothered though.
Tacitus Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kilgore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Simon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Simon showed some decent athleticism there.
Kilgore won't allow Simon to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Simon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kilgore doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simon.
Simon wants to pass to mount but Kilgore is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon 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.#R2#
Kilgore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kilgore wants it to stay on the feet.
Simon shoots for a takedown but Kilgore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Kilgore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kilgore with a nice cross.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Simon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kilgore's waist but Kilgore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simon off to one side.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
Kilgore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simon.
Simon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kilgore at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kilgore lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Simon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Simon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kilgore takes one on the button.
Simon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simon moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Simon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simon. Kilgore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Simon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Simon moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Kilgore lands with a right hand.
Kilgore is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Crunch! Kilgore slams his shin into Simon's torso.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Simon is out of range.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Kilgore with a nice cross.
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kilgore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simon somewhat.
Simon ducks right into an uppercut from Kilgore. #T2#
Simon misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simon.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Simon is just out of range.
Simon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kilgore looks to land a left hand but Simon moved out of range nicely.
Simon darts in trying to clinch
and Kilgore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simon thinking.
Kilgore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Simon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore works Simon's body with a nice hook.
Kilgore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simon.#T3#
Simon throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kilgore as he jumps to the side.
Kilgore stuffs the takedown.
Simon wants to clinch.
Simon throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
Simon throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simon moves away.
Simon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##TD2#
Simon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simon lands in his opponent's guard.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Simon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilgore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simon controlling from the top position.
Simon forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that second round.
That's time! Kilgore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Simon moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Simon is looking to clinch but Kilgore is avoiding it.
Kilgore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kilgore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simon shoots in looking for a takedown but Kilgore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kilgore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simon wants to clinch up but Kilgore keeps it at a distance.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Simon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simon.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
Kilgore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simon at a distance.
Simon misses with an uppercut
and Kilgore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore lands with a nice body punch.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Simon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kilgore won't be happy with that. #T1#
Simon trying to control the action but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
Kilgore gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kilgore controlling the position for now.
Simon is looking to advance position but Kilgore won't allow it. #SUB2#
Simon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Simon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kilgore knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jay Simon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simon sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Kilgore is in trouble now - Simon has advanced to mount!
Simon tries to control but Kilgore wriggling away.
Kilgore wants to hold on but Simon pushes him away.
Simon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kilgore working to try and regain half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Simon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kilgore is now in Simon's guard. A big mistake from Simon there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Simon looking for a guillotine here but Kilgore defends easily.
Kilgore trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Simon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kilgore has picked Simon up and slammed him! Simon can't keep hold of the triangle and Kilgore manages to pass to side control!
Simon is trying to control Kilgore's posture but Kilgore avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tacitus Kilgore did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Kilgore throws a hook to the side of Simon's head but Simon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simon throws out a counter right but Kilgore avoids it with no problem.
Kilgore throws a push kick but Simon slaps the foot to one side.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Simon coming out on top.
Kilgore throws a jab when Simon was well out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Simon misses the target.
Kilgore scores with a jab.
Kilgore misses with a hook
and Simon counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon dives in for a single leg takedown but Kilgore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Simon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
Kilgore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simon.#T1#
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kilgore's corner calls for a 1-2. Kilgore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy right hand. Simon should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Simon closes the distance and pushes Kilgore back into the cage.
Simon tries to pull guard but Kilgore forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simon lands a shoulder strike.
Kilgore tries to break free but Simon pushes him back against the cage.
Simon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilgore backwards. #BC#
Kilgore manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Kilgore.
Simon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Simon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simon throws a lazy right hand but Kilgore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Kilgore misses its target.
Simon misses with an uppercut
and Simon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Kilgore walks into a straight right hand from Simon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Simon slips the punch.
Simon tries to clinch but Kilgore is having none of it.
Simon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
It looked like Kilgore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Simon.
Kilgore digs a good body shot into Simon's ribs.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Simon ducked under it nicely.
Simon is looking to clinch but Kilgore is avoiding it.
Kilgore sizes up Simon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Simon misses with a takedown attempt
and Kilgore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
Kilgore swings for the body but Simon moves out of range.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
Simon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Simon throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
Kilgore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kilgore as he avoids it easily.
Simon dives in and grabs Kilgore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kilgore pushes down on Simon's head and hops out.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilgore.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilgore.
Simon tries to clinch up but Kilgore circles away and keeps his distance.
Kilgore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simon on the side of the head.
Kilgore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simon! But no joy.
Simon looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Simon misses with a looping right.#T4#
Simon cracks Kilgore with an open hand slap.
Simon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kilgore swivels and escapes.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Simon misses with a looping right.
Simon slips under a jab from Kilgore.
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!
Kilgore punishes Simon's body with a nice straight punch.
Simon moves in looking to clinch but Kilgore pushes him off.
Simon tests Kilgore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kilgore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
Simon misses with an uppercut.
Simon scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore had his way with Jay Simon in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kilgore lands a nice shot to the body.
Kilgore lands a slapping body shot.
Simon on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL2#
Simon instigates a clinch.
A short right from Simon on the inside. #BC#
Kilgore breaks the clinch.
Simon moves in looking to clinch but Kilgore pushes him off.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore misses with a few strikes there.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Simon saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
so Simon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully.
Simon looking to sit in guard and control but Kilgore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Simon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kilgore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kilgore showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Simon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilgore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilgore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jay Simon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kilgore wants to control from the top but Simon keeps moving.
Simon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Simon drops back looking for a leg! Kilgore is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kilgore manages to kick Simon off! Simon jumps back into Kilgore's guard.
Kilgore managing to control the position.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kilgore continues to stall.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon looking to sit in guard and control but Kilgore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kilgore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kilgore wants to control from the top but Simon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Simon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilgore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilgore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kilgore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simon trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tacitus Kilgore.
I think Kilgore 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jay Simon!
Jay Simon is the new lightweight champion!
Jay Simon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SFL 55 | Gladiators
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Pandens throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pandens misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Simon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pandens's guard.
Pandens is trying to keep Simon in close.
Simon wants to control from the top but Pandens keeps moving.
Simon looking to pass the guard.
Pandens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simon is fighting to break Pandens's control of his arms but Pandens is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pandens is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandens has Simon pulled in close to control his posture.
Simon wants to control from the top but Pandens keeps moving.
Pandens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simon wants to control from the top but Pandens keeps moving.
Simon sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Simon passes Pandens's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pandens keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Simon is looking for a kimura here.
Pandens is looking for a sweep. Simon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pandens is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Simon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Simon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pandens manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Pandens trying to control the position here.
Pandens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pandens's guard.
Pandens's coaches at five angels have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Simon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simon trying to control the action but Pandens is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Simon is trying to work for a kimura but Pandens is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pandens is looking to improve his position.
Pandens wants to control but Simon is keeping busy. #T3##SUB2#
Simon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pandens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simon.
Simon is looking to advance position but Pandens won't allow it. #SUB2#
Simon is looking for a kimura but Pandens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simon to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pandens manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Simon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pandens is trying to keep Simon in close.
Pandens pulls Simon in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pandens 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.
Pandens keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass.
Pandens keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully.
Pandens is trying to control the position but Simon postures up.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Pandens is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simon passes Pandens's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Simon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pandens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon dominated that round.
That's time! Pandens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Pandens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandens scores with a hook.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Pandens.
Pandens misses with a body shot.
Pandens lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pandens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pandens throws a leg kick but Simon checks it.
Azriel Pandens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandens.
Pandens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Simon drives through with a takedown into Pandens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pandens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simon wants to control from the top but Pandens keeps moving. #T1#
Pandens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pandens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simon tries to free his leg and advance position but Pandens is retaining full guard.
Pandens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pandens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simon keeps working.
Pandens wants to free his trapped foot but Simon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simon tries to get to full guard but Pandens has control of the leg.
Simon is staying active underneath Pandens, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2##SUB2#
Simon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pandens trying to control but Simon is working from the bottom.
Pandens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simon is keeping the position for now.
Simon controls Pandens momentarily but Pandens frees himself.
Simon keeping moving, preventing Pandens from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Simon has his feet on Pandens's thighs here. He's pushed Pandens off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pandens screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Simon!
A relieved looking Jay Simon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SFL 49 | Simon vs O'Neil
Date: Feb 19, 2021

#R1#
O'Neil misses with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Simon blocks the leg kick.
O'Neil misses with an uppercut. Simon saw that one coming.
O'Neil throws a head kick but Simon moves out of range.
Simon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from O'Neil.
Simon tries to counter with a takedown but O'Neil is quick to defend against it.
O'Neil throws a looping overhand right but Simon ducks down to avoid it.
Simon shoots and misses
and O'Neil counters with a big head kick but Simon shrugs it off.
O'Neil misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Neil lands with a right hand.
Simon fails to land the takedown.#T1#
O'Neil misses with a hook.
O'Neil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simon.
Simon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from O'Neil. Simon shrugs it off though. #TD#
Simon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Simon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
O'Neil wants to control but Simon postures up.
Simon is looking to take a break and control but O'Neil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Simon tries for a kimura but O'Neil is defending well. #SUB#
Simon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Simon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O'Neil knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
O'Neil tries to buck Simon off but Simon is having none of it.
Simon trying to control the action but O'Neil is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Simon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
O'Neil tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Simon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Simon throws an elbow but O'Neil slips to the side and avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O'Neil struggling a bit here.
Simon tries to move into full mount but can't pass O'Neil's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey O'Neil dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
O'Neil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That kick from O'Neil tenderised Simon's leg. Simon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Simon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Simon fails to land the takedown.
O'Neil missing with a left hand there. Simon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch but O'Neil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O'Neil takes a swing at Simon's ribcage but misses.
O'Neil misses with a straight right.
O'Neil throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Simon shoots in but O'Neil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
O'Neil misses with a low kick.
Simon throws out a loose jab but O'Neil uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for O'Neil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O'Neil takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
O'Neil misses with a straight right.
Simon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Simon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching O'Neil on his heels. He'll look to pass O'Neil's guard now, I'm sure.
O'Neil keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass. #T2#
O'Neil looking for a sweep. Not yet O'Neil, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon looking to sit in guard and control but O'Neil gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jay Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simon is trying to keep O'Neil in close. #SUB#
Simon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. O'Neil stacks Simon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by O'Neil!#T3#
Simon is looking for a sweep.
Simon is working hard here to advance position.
Simon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Simon wants to free his trapped foot but O'Neil is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simon wants to control but O'Neil is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Simon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because O'Neil is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
O'Neil is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Simon wants to pass the guard but O'Neil is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Simon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey O'Neil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
O'Neil misses with an attempted mid kick.
O'Neil scores with a nice right hand.
Simon slips under a jab.
Simon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Simon pushes O'Neil up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Simon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Simon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Simon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O'Neil 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Neil is continuing to stall.#T1#
O'Neil trying to control but Simon is working from the bottom.
Simon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as O'Neil controls the pace.#SUB#
Simon has his foot on O'Neil's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O'Neil works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice body kick there by O'Neil.
O'Neil misses with a straight right.
O'Neil lands a nice hook to Simon's body. Simon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
O'Neil misses with a body kick.
O'Neil throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Simon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O'Neil works the jab nicely.
Mickey O'Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O'Neil throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
O'Neil looks to land a right hand but Simon moved out of range.
Simon tries to counter with a takedown but O'Neil is quick to defend against it.
Simon moves out of range of the body kick.
Simon drops down looking for a counter takedown but O'Neil sprawls and moves away.
O'Neil takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simon misses with a looping right.
O'Neil gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
O'Neil misses with a leg kick
and Simon counters with a left to the body.
O'Neil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Simon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Simon wants to control from the top but O'Neil keeps moving. #T4#
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O'Neil is keeping the position for now.
Simon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O'Neil is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O'Neil makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O'Neil.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mickey O'Neil just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Nice uppercut there from O'Neil.
A big right from Simon misses.
O'Neil swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simon moves away from the strike by O'Neil.
Simon attempts a counter takedown but O'Neil avoids it well and moves away.
Simon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Simon.
O'Neil throws a hook but Simon blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by O'Neil.
A jab from Simon does it's job there.#TD#
Simon feints and as O'Neil raises his hands in defense, Simon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Simon wants to control from the top but O'Neil keeps moving.
Simon preventing the sweep.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O'Neil is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Simon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O'Neil.
A counter left hand to the body from Simon misses its target.
O'Neil throws out a loose jab but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Simon.
O'Neil lets loose with a powerful body kick. Simon will feel that in the morning.
O'Neil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Simon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O'Neil.
Simon throwing a counter right hand but O'Neil manages to avoid it.
O'Neil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simon.
Simon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
O'Neil works the jab nicely.
Mickey O'Neil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
O'Neil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
O'Neil throws a looping overhand right but Simon ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by O'Neil there.
Simon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but O'Neil defends well and Simon ends up having to push O'Neil into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Simon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O'Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
O'Neil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O'Neil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simon scores with a nice hook to the head.
O'Neil taking a breather.
Simon lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Simon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables O'Neil to keep the fight standing.
O'Neil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simon tries a body shot but O'Neil blocks it.
O'Neil trying to stall but Simon improves his position.
O'Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Simon.
O'Neil digs a right hand into Simon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simon's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O'Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simon tries to pull guard but O'Neil won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O'Neil tries to break free but Simon pushes him back against the cage.
O'Neil lands a shoulder strike.
Simon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. O'Neil avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
O'Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O'Neil backwards.
A short right from O'Neil.
Simon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
O'Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Simon.
O'Neil looking to slow down the pace here.
Simon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simon has a couple of punches blocked by O'Neil.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey O'Neil dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
O'Neil misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Simon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
O'Neil felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Simon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
O'Neil wants to improve his position but Simon is controlling well.
Simon trying to mount his opponent but O'Neil defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon wants to control but O'Neil is keeping him busy. #T1#
O'Neil is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Simon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but O'Neil sees it coming and defends easily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simon takes a kick to the side of the head.
O'Neil tries a head kick but it misses.
Simon tries to clinch but O'Neil is having none of it.
O'Neil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O'Neil throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Simon.
Jay Simon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
O'Neil looks to land a right hand but Simon moved out of range.
O'Neil scores with a nice strike.
Simon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Simon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
O'Neil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simon.#TD#
O'Neil gets caught flat footed, as Simon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O'Neil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but O'Neil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
O'Neil looking for a sweep. Not yet O'Neil, not yet.
Simon wants to control from the top but O'Neil keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simon closes this distance looking for a takedown but O'Neil circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simon is defended easily by O'Neil.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
O'Neil thuds his right hand into Simon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O'Neil lands a glancing blow to the side of Simon's head.
Simon scores with a sloppy right hand. O'Neil should have avoided that one.
Simon jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jay Simon.
I think O'Neil has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:50
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey O'Neil!
Mickey O'Neil is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Mickey O'Neil thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFL 40 | Simon vs Stallion
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Simon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stallion lands a nice looking body shot.
Simon walks into a stiff left hand from Stallion.#CL2#
Stallion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Simon, pushing him back against the cage.
Stallion lands a body punch.
Simon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Simon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simon.
Simon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stallion misses with a body punch.
Stallion lands a nice shot to the body.
Stallion has a couple of punches blocked by Simon.
A hook to the body from Stallion.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stallion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stallion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Simon prevents a body shot from Stallion.
A short uppercut from Simon.
Simon misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Simon tries to pull guard but Stallion holds him up against the cage and eventually Simon drops back down to his feet.
Stallion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simon misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Simon fails to land.
Simon blocks a body shot from Stallion. #TD#
Simon has clasped his hands together around Stallion's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stallion tries to buck Simon off but Simon is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon laying and praying for a moment but Stallion takes advantage and regains half guard.
Simon tries to pass to full mount but Stallion defends it.
Simon is looking to take a break and control but Stallion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stallion preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Stallion works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simon trying to control but Stallion is working from the bottom.
Simon postures up.
Simon pushing down on Stallion's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simon moves into full mount! Stallion won't be happy about that!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stallion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Stallion is squirming around, avoiding Simon's attempts to control the action.
Stallion sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Stallion is looking to control Simon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stallion avoid being mounted?
Simon trying to mount his opponent but Stallion defends it.
Simon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stallion has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Stallion tries to roll over but Simon keeps him under control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Simon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stallion has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stallion trying to get back to full guard but Simon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Simon trying to control but Stallion is having none of it.
Stallion tries to hold on but Simon pushes him away.
Stallion is trying to reverse the position but instead Simon has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Simon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stallion defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jay Simon 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.#R2#
Stallion connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Simon closes the distance and pushes Stallion back into the cage.#TD#
Simon has clasped his hands together around Stallion's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Stallion is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jay Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simon tries to pass to full mount but Stallion defends it.
Simon is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon prevents Stallion from improving his position.
Simon trying to pass the guard but Stallion defending well. #T1#
Stallion works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Stallion is keeping the position.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Stallion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Stallion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simon won't allow Stallion to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Stallion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simon defends it easily.
Simon trying to control but Stallion is working from the bottom. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simon shoots and misses
and Stallion counters with a right hand to the body.
Stallion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simon. #CL2#
Stallion closes the distance and clinches.
Stallion lands a body shot.
Stallion lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Simon pulls guard.
Simon keeping moving, preventing Stallion from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Simon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stallion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stallion trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Stallion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stallion trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stallion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stallion is continuing to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Stallion is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Simon has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Stallion is looking to defend but Simon has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Stallion! Simon pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Stallion taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jay Simon!
Jay Simon retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Jay Simon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SFL 31 | Apex Predators
Date: Dec 09, 2020

#R1#
Simon digs a good hook to Kilgore's body.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kilgore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Simon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simon 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.
Kilgore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore misses with a lunging right hand
and Simon counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Simon rushes Kilgore and presses him up against the cage.
Kilgore wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kilgore blocks a body shot from Simon.
Kilgore can't break the clinch.
Kilgore cracks Simon with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Kilgore breaks from the clinch.
Kilgore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Kilgore swings widly with a right hand
and Simon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilgore cracks Simon with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Simon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Simon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy right hand. Simon should have avoided that one.
Simon moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Simon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kilgore tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Simon is in Kilgore's guard.
Simon won't allow Kilgore to sweep him here.
Simon works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Simon is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kilgore as he works his way to full guard.
Kilgore is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Simon 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.
Simon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Simon off and has taken his back!
Simon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Can Simon hold on?! Kilgore is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #T3#
Kilgore controlling well, preventing Simon from escaping the position.
Simon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Simon is really stuck here.
Kilgore punishes Simon with strikes from the back mount.
Simon tries to escape but Kilgore has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kilgore scores with strikes from the back.
Kilgore looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Kilgore tries to keep control of the position but Simon is staying busy.
Simon rolls, trying to escape but Kilgore keeps control of the position. #T4#
Kilgore lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Simon.
Kilgore controlling well, preventing Simon from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilgore gets his hands free as Simon looks to control.
Kilgore biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kilgore scores with punches and elbows.
Kilgore lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice jab there from Kilgore.
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simon checks a low kick from Kilgore.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but Kilgore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simon wants to clinch
and Kilgore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simon wants to clinch
and Simon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore lands with a straight right. Simon didn't see that one coming.
A good leg kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore misses the body punch
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Simon moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Kilgore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Kilgore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kilgore lands with a straight right. Simon didn't see that one coming.
Simon clobbers Kilgore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Simon has Kilgore up against the cage in a clinch.
Simon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kilgore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kilgore working aggressively here.
Kilgore gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simon.
Kilgore blocks an uppercut.
Simon misses with the head strike. #T2#
Simon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kilgore smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilgore moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Simon moves in looking to clinch but Kilgore pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simon moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Simon shoots in for a double leg but Kilgore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simon is looking to clinch but Kilgore is avoiding it.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and Simon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilgore.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Simon staying out of range there.
Simon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kilgore sprawls and moves away.
Kilgore misses with the combination.
Simon throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Kilgore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simon shoots and misses
and Kilgore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick and Simon moves out of range easily.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simon jabs Kilgore right on the nose. Kilgore blinks but takes it well.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simon manages to avoid it.#T4#
Kilgore stuffs the takedown attempt from Simon. Simon gets slowly back to his feet.
Simon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kilgore delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kilgore fails to land with a series of punches.
Kilgore lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Simon's shoulder, as Simon tries to avoid the shot.
Simon misses with a straight left.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Kilgore tries to bum rush Simon with a series of wild strikes but Simon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Simon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kilgore lands a nice shot that snaps Simon's head back.
Simon staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Simon does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy left from Kilgore finds it's target.
Simon blocks a head kick by Kilgore. #T1#
Simon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Simon moves in looking to clinch but Kilgore pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Simon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tacitus Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simon closes the distance and clinches up with Kilgore, looking for a takedown. Simon pushes Kilgore against the cage but Kilgore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kilgore scores with a decent looking hook.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Simon slips under a jab from Kilgore.
It looked like Simon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick by Kilgore misses
enabling Simon to counter with a crisp jab.
Kilgore lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Simon misses with a takedown
and Kilgore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kilgore misses with a hook #TD#
and Simon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Simon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kilgore is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Simon, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kilgore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simon pulls Kilgore in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Kilgore makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kilgore passes Simon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kilgore looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kilgore takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Simon wants to control but Kilgore is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kilgore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simon keeps working.
Simon is trying to maintain the position but Kilgore is very close to passing his half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Kilgore is looking for a kimura here.
Simon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simon.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kilgore's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Simon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilgore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilgore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick.
Kilgore slips a jab from Simon.
Simon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Simon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kilgore pivots, looking for a leg kick but Simon is out of range and Kilgore settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kilgore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That kick from Kilgore tenderised Simon's leg. Simon is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Kilgore works Simon's body with a nice hook.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Simon avoids the head kick by Kilgore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Simon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kilgore sprawls and moves away.
Kilgore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kilgore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simon. Kilgore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore throws out a counter right but Simon avoids it with no problem.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Simon tries to clinch up but Kilgore circles away and keeps his distance.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Kilgore circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilgore throws a head kick but Simon moves out of range.
Kilgore misses with a left hand
and Simon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilgore throws a body kick that misses.
Kilgore circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kilgore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Kilgore lands a jab to the nose.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simon.
Kilgore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kilgore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good work by Simon as he checks the leg kick.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Simon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kilgore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kilgore takes a swing at Simon's ribcage but misses.
Simon feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Simon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kilgore defends it nicely.
Kilgore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simon wants to clinch up but Kilgore keeps it at a distance.
Kilgore scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilgore.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Kilgore as Simon shoots in.
Kilgore throws out a counter right but Simon avoids it with no problem.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
That's time! Simon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Simon saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Kilgore - just one landing.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Simon slips the punch.
Simon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Simon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simon doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilgore circles away.
A lazy body kick from Kilgore #TD#
and Simon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kilgore's guard.#SUB#
Simon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kilgore manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Simon has Kilgore in his guard.#REVB#
Kilgore showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Kilgore is fighting to break Simon's control of his arms but Simon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Simon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simon has momentary wrist control but Kilgore slips an elbow through the middle.
Kilgore is pushing down on Simon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simon is fighting to maintain full guard but Kilgore has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jay Simon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
Simon has a hand on Kilgore's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kilgore takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
A nice elbow there by Kilgore.
Kilgore wants to control the pace but Simon is squirming around nicely.
Simon tries to reverse the position but Kilgore maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Kilgore.
Kilgore postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Simon looks a forlorn figure.
Simon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Simon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kilgore is taking a breather. Simon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Well,Simon is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kilgore lands a nice short elbow.
Simon moves into full guard.
Kilgore content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kilgore trying to control but Simon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Simon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kilgore frees his head nicely. Oh but Simon has switched to an armbar! Kilgore is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jay Simon!
Jay Simon retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Jay Simon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SFL 18 | Caes de Guerra
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cirelli.
Simon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simon misses with a looping left.
Cirelli cracks Simon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A cross from Cirelli lands.
Simon missing with a left hand there. Cirelli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cirelli tries to score with a low kick but Simon moves his leg out of the way.
Cirelli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simon blocks a low kick nicely.
Simon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cirelli avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirelli throws a poor cross that misses
and Simon counters with a left to the body.
Cirelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simon.
Simon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cirelli throws a hook but Simon blocks it.
And Simon tries to counter it with a takedown but Cirelli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cirelli 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.
Cirelli cracks a nice hook into Simon's ribs.
Cirelli is looking to score with low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Cirelli.#T1#
Simon tries to move into range but Cirelli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cirelli tries a low kick but Simon avoids it.
Simon staying out of range there.
Simon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cirelli lands with a straight right. Simon didn't see that one coming.
Simon throws a lazy uppercut
and Cirelli counters with a straight right hand.
Simon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cirelli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cirelli throws a looping overhand right but Simon ducks down to avoid it.
Cirelli misses the jab.
Cirelli throws out a powerful jab.
Anthony Cirelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cirelli connects with a body shot that sends Simon's belly button to the back.
Simon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Cirelli.
Simon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Jab by Cirelli.
Cirelli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cirelli throws a leg kick which misses Simon's front leg but catches the back leg as Simon tries to avoid it.
Cirelli connects with an inside leg kick.
Cirelli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A swing and a miss from Simon.
Cirelli lands a really nice looking cross but Simon seems unphased.
Cirelli throws out a loose jab but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cirelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simon.
Cirelli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Simon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Simon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cirelli.
Cirelli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simon.
Cirelli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simon doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Cirelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simon moves away.
Cirelli throws a lazy right hand but Simon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cirelli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cirelli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cirelli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Simon scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Simon clinches with his opponent.
Simon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cirelli.
Simon scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Simon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simon.
Simon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirelli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Cirelli misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Simon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cirelli uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Simon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cirelli defends well.
Cirelli forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4#
Simon is trying to get back to full guard.
Cirelli trying to control the pace.
Cirelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simon keeps working.
Simon wants to control but Cirelli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cirelli controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simon keeping hold of Cirelli's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Cirelli dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Simon drives through with a takedown into Cirelli's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cirelli keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass.
Cirelli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simon is pushing down on Cirelli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cirelli is fighting to maintain full guard but Simon has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Simon is working for a kimura but Cirelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Simon tries to pass to full mount but Cirelli defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon trying to control from half guard but Cirelli is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Simon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cirelli is just riding it out for now. Simon eventually gives up the hold.
Cirelli is trying to maintain the position but Simon is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Simon wants to work for an arm triangle but Cirelli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simon tries to pass to full mount but Cirelli defends it.
Cirelli is trying to control but can't.
Cirelli is refusing to be controlled, as Simon sits in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cirelli holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cirelli wants to control the action here but instead Simon manages to pass to full mount!
Cirelli tries to hold on but Simon pushes him away.
Simon controlling the pace for now.
Cirelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simon can do to turn this around?
Simon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cirelli is looking to escape.
Cirelli tries to hold on but Simon pushes him away. #SUB2#
Simon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Simon avoids the attempt from Cirelli to control.
Jay Simon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Cirelli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cirelli is squirming around, avoiding Simon's attempts to control the action.
Cirelli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cirelli is squirming around, avoiding Simon's attempts to control the action.
Cirelli tries to hold on but Simon pushes him away.
Simon tries to control but Cirelli wriggling away.
Cirelli wants to hold on but Simon pushes him away.#T4#
Simon trying to control but Cirelli is having none of it.
Cirelli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simon wants to take Cirelli's back here but Cirelli is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simon avoids the attempt from Cirelli to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon 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.#R3##CL2#
Simon has Cirelli up against the cage in a clinch.
Simon blocks an uppercut.
Cirelli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cirelli has a couple of punches blocked by Simon.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Cirelli controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Cirelli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cirelli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simon fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Cirelli - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Cirelli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cirelli misses with a lunging right hand
and Simon counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cirelli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Simon forces Cirelli back against the cage and clinches.
Cirelli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anthony Cirelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.#T1#
A short right from Cirelli on the inside.
Simon misses with a body punch.
Cirelli takes a shot to the head.
Cirelli throws a punch but it's blocked by Simon.
Cirelli misses with a punch on the inside.
Cirelli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cirelli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Jay Simon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Simon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cirelli to keep the fight standing.
Cirelli throws a head punch that misses.
Simon throws a head punch that misses.
Cirelli can't break the clinch.
Cirelli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simon's elbow. #TD2#
Simon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cirelli uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Simon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cirelli defends well.
Cirelli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Simon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cirelli looking to sit in guard and control but Simon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Simon wants to control from the top but Cirelli keeps moving.
Simon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirelli tries to improve position but can't.
Cirelli is not content to let Simon control the position.
Cirelli is looking for a sweep.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Cirelli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Simon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cirelli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cirelli wants to control but Simon postures up.#SUB2#
Simon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cirelli, who protects the arm well.
Cirelli stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Cirelli struggling a bit here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cirelli is not content to let Simon control the position. #SUB2#
Simon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cirelli struggling a bit here.
Cirelli tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cirelli gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cirelli tries to hold on but Simon pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jay Simon just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Cirelli lands a jab to the head.
Simon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cirelli.
Simon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That kick from Cirelli tenderised Simon's leg. Simon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Simon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cirelli.
Jab from Cirelli.
Simon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cirelli. Cirelli obviously looking to wear him down.
Cirelli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cirelli swings for the body but Simon moves out of range.
Cirelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Simon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon tries for a takedown but Cirelli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cirelli stuns Simon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Simon shoots in looking for a takedown but Cirelli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cirelli misses with a straight right.
A jab from Cirelli finds it's way through Simon's defenses. #T1#
Simon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cirelli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cirelli.
Cirelli throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Simon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cirelli working a defensive guard here.
Simon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cirelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cirelli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cirelli keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass. #T2#
Cirelli pulls Simon in close to prevent any damage.
Cirelli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Cirelli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cirelli being controlled here, momentarily.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Cirelli is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Cirelli throws a leg kick but Simon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Simon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cirelli lands the left hand.
Cirelli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cirelli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cirelli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simon! But no joy.
Cirelli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cirelli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simon momentarily.
Cirelli throws a looping overhand right but Simon ducks down to avoid it.
Cirelli scores with a jab to the head.
Cirelli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cirelli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cirelli throws a leg kick but Simon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Simon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cirelli.
Simon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirelli lands a nice shot to the body.
Cirelli lands with a nice body punch.
Simon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cirelli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cirelli lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Cirelli tries to sprawl but Simon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Simon is trying to control the action in half guard but Cirelli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cirelli wants to get back to full guard.
Cirelli trying to hold on to Simon's head to control him but Simon postures up.
Cirelli wants to improve his position but Simon is controlling well. #SUB2#
Simon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cirelli is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jay Simon!
Jay Simon is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Jay Simon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SFL 08 | Zoo York
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Simon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Horiguchi wants to stand back up but Simon manages to pass into side control.
Horiguchi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Simon is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon looking to take Horiguchi's back but Horiguchi rolls and after a scramble, Horiguchi ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Horiguchi to escape a tricky position.
Simon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Horiguchi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Horiguchi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Horiguchi is adopting a defensive guard.
Simon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Simon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Horiguchi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Simon 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.#SUB#
Simon has his feet on Horiguchi's thighs here. He's pushed Horiguchi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Horiguchi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Simon!
Our winner, Jay Simon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SAFO 63
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson moves out of range as Simon strikes.
Simon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Simon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Simon moves out of range easily.
Simon attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Simon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD#
Simon shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Jackson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Simon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Simon pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Simon.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1##BC#
Simon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Simon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been hearing reports that Simon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Simon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Simon misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Simon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.#T2#
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Simon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Simon closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.#TD#
Simon jumps guard. #SUB#
Simon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simon trying to control the position. #SUB#
Simon has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Simon looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Simon 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.#T3#
Jackson 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.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Simon had control of the position.
Simon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Simon stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Simon is stalling in the full guard.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson is pulling down on Simon's head to control his posture. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Simon pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Simon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simon trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Simon is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kurt Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Simon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Simon misses with a looping right.
Simon misses with a body shot.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Simon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Simon dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Simon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Simon looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simon under the eye.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Simon moved out of range nicely.
Simon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Simon has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Simon backing up. Simon nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Simon to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
It looked like Simon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2##TD#
Simon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Simon seems to be looking for submissions.
Simon not doing much here.
Simon stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Simon is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Simon is controlling well. #T3##SUB#
Simon seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Simon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson pushes Simon off looking to stand but Simon dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Jackson controlling the position.
Simon advances to half guard.
Jackson is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simon tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Simon stalling.
Simon trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Jackson wants to control but Simon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simon wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jackson throws a body punch but Simon moves out of range.
Simon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Simon looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Simon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Simon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kurt Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Simon misses.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Simon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Simon moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson tries to break free but Simon pushes him back against the cage.
Simon looking to stall.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Simon. #T1#
Simon scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Simon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Simon throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Simon misses the jab.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Simon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kurt Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simon.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Simon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Simon misses the target.#T2#
Jackson throws a jab when Simon was well out of range.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Simon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Simon slips the punch.
Simon attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Simon sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson cracks Simon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Simon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Simon tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simon.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson throws a head kick but Simon moves out of range.
Simon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Simon throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.#T4#
Simon lands a head shot.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Simon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kurt Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Simon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Simon counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson throws a jab when Simon was well out of range.
Nice shot by Simon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Simon counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Simon wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Simon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Simon 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Simon!
Jay Simon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SAFO 62 Marston v Frost
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Simon misses with a hook to the body
and Punyawong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Punyawong lands a two punch combo.
A clash of legs there as Simon blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Simon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Punyawong, pushing him back against the cage.
Simon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Simon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Punyawong.
Simon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Punyawong's efforts to push away.
Simon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Simon.
Punyawong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Punyawong struggles to land a body shot inside as Simon controls his hands.
Punyawong misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Simon wants the takedown. Punyawong is fighting it off but Simon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Punyawong's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simon pushes down on Punyawong's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Simon is trying to work for a kimura but Punyawong is defending well. #T1#
Simon trying to pass the guard but Punyawong defending well.
Simon works his way into full mount!
Punyawong wants to control but Simon is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Punyawong prevents Simon from taking his back.#SUB2#
Simon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Punyawong is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Punyawong and Simon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Simon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Simon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Punyawong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Punyawong is looking for a sweep.
Punyawong is not content to let Simon control the position.
Simon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Simon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Simon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Simon keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Punyawong throws a leg kick
and Simon counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Simon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simon lands in his opponent's guard.
Simon pushes down on Punyawong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Punyawong is doing well to control the position and prevent Simon from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Simon is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Punyawong is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Simon!
Jay Simon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SAFO 58 Frost v IsMore II
Date: May 06, 2020

#R1#
Simon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keskinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keskinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Simon swats away the attempt to clinch by Keskinen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keskinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keskinen cracks Simon with an open hand slap.
We've been hearing reports that Simon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keskinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Simon misses the target.
Simon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Keskinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Simon counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Veikko Keskinen has been cut.
Simon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simon throws a jab but it's blocked by Keskinen.
Keskinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keskinen misses with a jab to the body
and Simon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Keskinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simon was well out of range. Poor timing from Keskinen.#CL2#
Keskinen has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Simon manages to break the clinch.
Keskinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Simon.
Simon throws a lazy right hand but Keskinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keskinen lands an overhand right.
Keskinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simon paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Keskinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Keskinen sprawls and moves away.
Keskinen swings widly with a right hand
and Simon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keskinen ducks under a wild hook from Simon.
Simon lands with an uppercut that bounces Keskinen off the cage and back into range.
Keskinen throws a shot from downtown. Simon moves away and avoids it.
Simon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Simon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simon looks to throw the jab but Keskinen is out of range.
Simon looks to score with a jab to the body but Keskinen is just out of range.#T4#
Simon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keskinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Simon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keskinen manages to avoid it.
Keskinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Simon missing with a left hand there. Keskinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Keskinen misses.
Keskinen jabs at Simon's body.
A swing and a miss from Keskinen.
It appears Simon was looking to counter with a kick there.
Keskinen defending well as Simon loads up on a big left hand.
Simon scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Veikko Keskinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Keskinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Simon misses.
Keskinen throws out a counter right but Simon avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Simon misses.
Keskinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keskinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simon staying out of range there.
Simon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keskinen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Simon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keskinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Simon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keskinen.
Nice uppercut lands for Simon. That snapped Keskinen's head back.
Simon lands a right hook to the body.
Simon jabs at Keskinen's body.
Simon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Keskinen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2#
The fighters circling - Keskinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Keskinen.
Simon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Keskinen swings for the body but Simon moves out of range.
Keskinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simon.
Simon thuds his right hand into Keskinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simon swats away the attempt to clinch by Keskinen.
Simon throws a poor cross that misses
and Keskinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Simon takes a swing at Keskinen's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Keskinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Keskinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keskinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Simon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keskinen.
Simon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Keskinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keskinen defending well as Simon loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Keskinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simon thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Simon misses with a straight right.
Keskinen lands a jab.
Keskinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keskinen misses with a left hand
enabling Simon to counter with a crisp jab.
Simon thuds a left hand into Keskinen's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Veikko Keskinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Keskinen throws a big shot that misses.
Simon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keskinen scores with a jab to the head.
Keskinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Simon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon throws a big shot that misses.
Simon throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Keskinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Simon scores with a body shot. #T1#
Simon throws out a powerful jab.
Simon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keskinen can do to turn this around?
Simon moves out of range as Keskinen strikes.
Keskinen throws an overhand right that lands on Simon's shoulder, as Simon tries to avoid the shot.
Simon lands a really nice looking cross but Keskinen seems unphased.
Simon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#
Keskinen is rocked!
Jay Simon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simon throws a head kick that misses
letting Keskinen counter with a right hand.
Keskinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Simon finish him?
Simon lands a slapping body shot.
Keskinen misses with a few strikes there.
Simon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veikko Keskinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Simon moves out of range as Keskinen strikes.
Simon lands with an overhand left.
Simon cracks Keskinen with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Keskinen tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Simon pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Keskinen is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Simon!
During a confident post fight interview, Jay Simon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SAFO 54 Daugherty v Namasuzuki
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Gracie looks for a takedown but Simon sprawls well.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simon avoids it really well and circles away.
Kron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simon leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Simon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kron Gracie has been cut.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Simon counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simon pounces like a tiger and cracks Gracie with a vicious hook! Gracie is down but not out! Simon follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jay Simon!
A very excited looking Jay Simon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SAFO 52 Frost v IsMore
Date: Apr 10, 2020

#R1#
Simon dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Simon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Simon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simon prevents Jackson from standing back up. #SUB#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Simon is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jackson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Simon!
A relieved looking Jay Simon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WPFC 53 - Papi vs. Wolfang
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Kutvonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kutvonen takes one on the button.
Kutvonen scores with a nice body kick.
A left and a right from Kutvonen both land. Nice combination.
Simon shoots in but Kutvonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kutvonen connects with a leg kick. Simon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kutvonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Simon misses the target.
Kutvonen throwing a counter right hand but Simon manages to avoid it.
Simon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Kutvonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Simon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Simon blocks the leg kick.
Simon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kutvonen tries to work over Simon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kutvonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kutvonen lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simon.
Kutvonen is looking to control Simon's arms but Simon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kutvonen has his back to the cage.
Kutvonen stalling.
Kutvonen taking a breather.
Kutvonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Simon.
Kutvonen misses with the head strike.
Simon tries a body shot but Kutvonen blocks it.
A short right from Simon on the inside. #T2#
Simon scores with a shot to the side of Kutvonen's head.
Simon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simon blocks a body shot from Kutvonen.
Simon scores with a shoulder strike.
Simon misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simon misses with a punch on the inside.
Simon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kutvonen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
Kutvonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Kutvonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Kutvonen controls his hands.
Simon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simon jumps guard but Kutvonen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kutvonen has a couple of punches blocked by Simon.
Kutvonen just leaning against Simon, taking a breather.
Kutvonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Simon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simon misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simon.
Simon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simon misses with the head strike.
Simon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Simon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen is trying to stall.
Simon lands a nice uppercut.
Simon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kutvonen throws a head punch that misses.
Simon can't find room to land a body shot as Kutvonen controls the action.
Kutvonen controlling the action here for a moment. #T4#
Simon can't find room to land a body shot as Kutvonen controls the action.
Simon blocks an uppercut.
Kutvonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Simon tries to work over Kutvonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kutvonen tries to throw a body punch but Simon avoids it by throwing Kutvonen back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Simon breaks from the clinch.
Simon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Simon manages to circle out of the way.
Lusmu Kutvonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simon. Simon obviously looking to wear him down.
Kutvonen looks to clinch
and Kutvonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kutvonen lands a leg kick that knocks Simon off balance momentarily.
Simon looks to land a right hand but Kutvonen moved out of range.
Simon feints a jab promting Kutvonen to slip. Simon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kutvonen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jay Simon will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Kutvonen misses with a low kick. #CL#
Kutvonen clinches.
Simon blocks a body shot from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries to stall but Simon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Simon lands an uppercut.
Simon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kutvonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Simon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simon misses with the head strike.
A short right from Simon on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simon.
Jay Simon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Simon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simon has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
Simon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kutvonen prevents a body shot from Simon.
Simon pushes Kutvonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Simon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kutvonens head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
A short right from Simon on the inside.
Kutvonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kutvonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Simon pushes Kutvonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simon being controlled against the cage.
Kutvonen blocks a body shot from Simon.
Simon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simon lands a left hand.
Kutvonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Simon.
Kutvonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Simon tries a body shot but Kutvonen blocks it.
Simon misses with a punch to the body.
Simon misses with the head strike. #T2#
Simon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Kutvonen controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kutvonen prevents a body shot from Simon.
Kutvonen has a couple of punches blocked by Simon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simon is trying to pull guard but Kutvonen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simon misses with some punches.
Kutvonen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Simon blocks a body shot from Kutvonen.
Still in the clinch, Kutvonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kutvonen lands with a light punch inside.
Simon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simon has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simon blocks an uppercut.
Simon misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Simon.
Kutvonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Simon.
Kutvonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Simon.
Kutvonen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Simon is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Simon.
A short left from Simon.
Simon working aggressively here.
Simon is trying to pull guard but Kutvonen has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Simon.
A left hand lands to the body for Simon.
A right handed body shot lands from Simon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simon lands a nice shot to the body.
Simon scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Simon pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Simon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kutvonen frees his head nicely. Oh but Simon has switched to an armbar! Kutvonen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jay Simon!
Jay Simon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: #1 Contender Series 205
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Simon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Simon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Simon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Simon works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Simon working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Versteeg looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Simon! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jay Simon!
A relieved looking Jay Simon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2019

#R1#
Simon looks to throw the jab but Verhoeven is out of range. #TD#
Simon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Verhoeven looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Simon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Verhoeven!
Simon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Simon wants to finish this one by submission but Verhoeven is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Simon. #SUB#
Simon swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Simon!
A victorious Jay Simon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2019

#R1#
Souza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Souza fails with the takedown#KD#
and Souza is countered with a crisp right hand from Simon that sends him to the canvas! Simon follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#
Souza is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souza gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Souza is still in real trouble! Can Simon finish him?#SUB#
Simon working for a guillotine from mount but Souza is in no mood to give up.
Simon scores with a couple of good head shots there. #SUB#
Simon is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Souza can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Simon throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Souza has his hands clasped together but Simon breaks the hold and Souza is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Simon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Simon!
Jay Simon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2019

#R1#
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Simon counter with a right hand.
Simon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Simon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simon scores with a hook to the body. Souza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Souza has his takedown stuffed
and Simon counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Souza is rocked!
Souza glances at the clock... BAM! Simon nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Souza crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Souza is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jay Simon!
A very excited looking Jay Simon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2019

#R1#
Simon lands with a straight right. Souza didn't see that one coming.
Souza tries for a takedown but Simon circles away easily
and Simon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simon circles away.
A shot to the liver by Simon. Beautiful body shot.
Souza fails with the takedown
and Simon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jay Simon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilberto Da Souza.
Souza looks winded!
Simon dips to his left and cracks Souza with an uppercut!
Simon cracks Souza with a hook to the temple - Souza is on wobbly legs here! Simon swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Souza falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Simon wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jay Simon!
Jay Simon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2019

#R1#
Simon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Simon connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Simon's head coaches at Kombat Hangar 18 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Lee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Simon was covering up waiting for the punch and Lee finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Simon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Simon is tightening it up a little... Lee has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lee reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lee taps out! Nice BJJ there by Simon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jay Simon!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jay Simon waved his t-shirt featuring Dark Knight Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Eon Yaj (ranked 3284 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Simon (ranked 7096 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

165 cm
41 yrs
147 lbs

179 cm
20 yrs
165 lbs

Yaj

Simon

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Eon Yaj! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jay Simon!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Simon doesn't manage to clinch there - Yaj circles away.
As Simon tries to get set, Yaj tries to push him back and clinch up but Simon manages to avoid the attempt.

Yaj clinches with his opponent.

Yaj lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yaj (2) vs (0) Simon

Simon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yaj pulls his head out easily.
Yaj seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Simon is trying to maintain the position but Yaj is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon tries to roll over but Yaj keeps him under control.

Simon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yaj pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon wants to get back to full guard.
Simon is trying to maintain the position but Yaj is very close to passing his half guard.
Simon wants to improve his position but Yaj is controlling well.
Yaj looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been hearing that Yaj has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Simon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simon is holding on to half guard well.

Yaj is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Simon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yaj pulls his head out easily.
Simon is trying to maintain the position but Yaj is very close to passing his half guard.
Yaj content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yaj works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yaj (5) vs (0) Simon
Simon wants to control but Yaj postures up.
Simon looks to move to half guard but instead Yaj has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Yaj (7) vs (0) Simon
Simon is looking to get to half guard.
Simon tries to hold on but Yaj pushes him away.
Simon is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon regains half guard.

Simon looking for submissions off his back.

Simon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yaj pulls his head out easily.
Simon wants to improve his position but Yaj is controlling well.
Yaj is controlling the pace.
Yaj wants to control but Simon is keeping him busy.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Simon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yaj is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simon wants to control the position but Yaj says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Simon has a hand on Yaj's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Yaj takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yaj (10) vs (0) Simon
Simon is trying desperately to improve position.
Yaj controlling the pace for now.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Simon is looking to improve his position but Yaj isn't that keen on the idea.
Simon wants to hold on but Yaj pushes him away.
Simon can't escape the position.
Yaj looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon is trying desperately to improve position.
Simon tries to hold on but Yaj postures up.
Simon tries to reverse the position but Yaj maintains control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yaj tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yaj trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simon tries to hold on but Yaj pushes him away.
Simon is looking to get to half guard.

Yaj wants to finish this one by submission but Simon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yaj.
Simon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yaj (10) vs (2) Simon
Simon tries to free his leg and advance position but Yaj is retaining full guard.
Yaj pulls Simon in close to prevent any damage.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yaj keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully.
Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yaj is trying to control the position but Simon postures up.
Yaj pulls Simon in close to his closed guard and prevents Simon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Yaj is keeping the position.
Yaj keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully.
Simon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yaj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yaj managing to control the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Simon wants to control from the top but Yaj keeps moving.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yaj is keeping the position for now.
Yaj might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yaj working a defensive guard here.
Simon tries to free his leg and advance position but Yaj is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yaj looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yaj keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Yaj is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yaj (10) vs (5) Simon
Yaj prevents Simon from improving position.

Simon tries for a kimura but Yaj is defending well.
Simon is looking to take a break and control but Yaj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Simon is trying to get an arm triangle but Yaj is defending well.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yaj manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yaj (12) vs (5) Simon
Yaj is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yaj's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Simon wants to improve his position but Yaj is controlling well.
Simon won't allow Yaj to pass to mount.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Simon tries to get to full guard but Yaj has control of the leg.

Simon looking for submissions off his back.
Yaj is looking to advance position but Simon won't allow it.
Simon is trying to maintain the position but Yaj is very close to passing his half guard.
Simon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Yaj jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yaj (15) vs (5) Simon
Yaj working away.
Simon prevents Yaj from moving into mount.
Simon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Simon is trying to control but can't.

Simon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yaj slows the pace down in half guard.
Yaj wants to pass to mount but Simon is defending the position.
Simon controlling the position for now.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Simon tries to get to full guard but Yaj has control of the leg.
Yaj moves into full mount! Simon won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yaj (18) vs (5) Simon
Yaj prevents Simon from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yaj controlling the position easily from mount.
Simon wants to control but Yaj is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yaj takes the fight on points by 18 to 5.
Eon Yaj seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Friday Night Summer Madness
Date: Jun 28, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Bobby closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Simon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bobby lands strikes from half guard.
Simon trying to hold on to Bobby's head to control him but Bobby postures up.
Simon's coaches at Kombat Hangar 18 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
Simon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Simon has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Bobby. Oh but Simon has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Bobby goes limp - he's gone! Simon jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jay Simon!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Jansen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Simon sprawls well initially but Jansen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jansen works his way into side control.
Simon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB2#
Jansen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Jansen has hold of Simon's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Simon seems comfortable defending it but Jansen has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Simon is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Simon is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jansen couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Liam Jansen!
Liam Jansen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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