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IGR 71 - Simpson vs. Gorden PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shin Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbert Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sato's entrance music is Thunderstruck. A fine choice. Truck is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Indestructible. The key to victory for Shin Sato has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shin Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herbert Truck!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato throws a sloppy head kick and Truck moves out of range easily.
Sato throws an overhand right that has Truck reeling! Sato follows up with more punches and Truck is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shin Sato!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Urubu Rei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Urubu Rei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, jake Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rei is fending him off so far but Tyler persists. Nope, Rei circles away and we're back to standing.
Rei clinches up against the cage.
Tyler can't get the takedown.
Tyler prevents Rei from breaking the clinch.
Tyler lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyler manages to pull guard.
Tyler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rei stays in close to Tyler's body and controls the position.
Rei won't allow Tyler to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler is trying to control the position but Rei postures up.
Rei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tyler on the ground.
Tyler working for a triangle but Rei defends it easily.
Rei distracts Tyler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rei stays in close to Tyler's body and controls the position.
Tyler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rei connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rei can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rei sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rei with a nice head shot there.
Tyler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rei controls the pace.
Rei throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rei's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tyler trying to keep a closed guard but Rei is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tyler throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rei keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tyler's head.
Tyler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyler wants to control but Rei passes easily into half guard.
Rei thows a huge punch but Tyler dodges it nicely.
Tyler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rei perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tyler wants to control but Rei is keeping busy.
Rei is controlling the pace.
Tyler is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rei slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urubu Rei dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rei looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tyler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rei is stalling in the full guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Urubu Rei just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Tyler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rei moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Tyler.
Rei looking for a takedown.
Tyler is looking to break free of the clinch but Rei has double underhooks.
Tyler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rei has him pressed against the cage.
Rei tries to score a body lock takedown but Tyler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rei blocks a body shot from Tyler.
Rei is trying to break the clinch but Tyler has him pressed against the cage.
Rei has had enough of the clinch but Tyler keeps him there for the moment.
Tyler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rei fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tyler tries to clinch
so Rei counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rei slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rei won't allow Tyler to get back to his feet.
Rei showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rei postures up in Tyler's guard and throws a big left but Tyler blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rei lands a couple of elbows.
Tyler wants to sweep here but Rei controlling him for the moment.
Rei not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tyler working for a triangle but Rei defends it easily.
Tyler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyler has his foot on Rei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rei works his way back into a safe position though.
Rei controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rei'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.
Rei has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tyler controls Rei momentarily but Rei frees himself.
Rei's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rei connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rei's guard.
Rei is pulling down on Tyler's head to control his posture.
Rei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyler.
Tyler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rei on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rei tries to get out of the position.
Tyler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rei knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rei is refusing to be controlled, as Tyler sits in half guard.
Tyler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rei's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urubu Rei dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rei shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rei was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tyler is desperately trying to improve his position but Rei has a good base and remains in mount.
Rei content just to control the position here.
Rei with the ground and pound from mount.
Tyler working to try and regain half guard.
Tyler in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rei prevents Tyler from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Rei.
Tyler wants to hold on but Rei pushes him away.
Tyler is trying desperately to improve position.
Tyler tries to hold on but Rei postures up.
Tyler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rei has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tyler's face.
Rei lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rei unloading with bombs!
Rei sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rei is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rei working Tyler over with strikes here.
Rei controlling from mount.
Tyler tries to reverse the position but Rei maintains control.
Rei avoids the attempt from Tyler to control.
Tyler taking shots to the head.
Tyler tries to lock up and control but Rei gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rei controlling the position easily from mount.
Rei dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rei avoids the attempt from Tyler to control.
Rei controlling from mount.
Rei with shots to the head and body - Tyler looks very uncomfortable down there.
Urubu Rei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tyler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rei controlling the pace for now.
Tyler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Rei.
Rei with the ground and pound from mount.
Rei controlling his opponent.
Tyler tries to reverse the position but Rei maintains control.
Tyler wants to control but Rei is having none of it.
Rei with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rei scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tyler?
jake Tyler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rei controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urubu Rei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rei 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urubu Rei!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Mcduffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dewayne Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Mcduffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dewayne Carter!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcduffy shoots in but no luck this time.
Carter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carter throws a nice looking combination but Mcduffy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carter misses with a wild combination.
Mcduffy wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcduffy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcduffy wants to clinch up but Carter keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Carter does no damage.
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.
Patrick Mcduffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcduffy tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
Mcduffy shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcduffy shoots in for a double leg but Carter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Mcduffy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcduffy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mcduffy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcduffy is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.
Carter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mcduffy wants to stand up but Carter is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcduffy working a defensive guard here.
Mcduffy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carter is looking to advance position but Mcduffy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Carter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mcduffy wants to control but Carter is keeping him busy.
Mcduffy stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcduffy throwing shots but Carter is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dewayne Carter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mcduffy with a poor takedown
and Carter counters with a left and a right that stings Mcduffy.
Mcduffy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carter counters with a single leg into guard. Mcduffy didn't expect that.
Carter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcduffy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcduffy can't keep his opponent in guard - Carter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mcduffy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carter is looking for a kimura but Mcduffy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carter to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcduffy wants to improve his position but Carter is controlling well.
Mcduffy is trying to control but can't.
Mcduffy tries to get to full guard but Carter has control of the leg.
Mcduffy trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mcduffy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcduffy.
Carter passes into half guard.
Mcduffy wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcduffy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carter is working away from the top position though.
Mcduffy is trying to control but Carter passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mcduffy wants to get back to his feet.
Carter swings around for an armbar but Mcduffy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Carter's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcduffy trying to move into half guard but instead Carter has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dewayne Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mcduffy shoots and misses
and Carter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mcduffy won't be happy with that.
Mcduffy sneaks back into half guard.
Carter is working for a kimura but Mcduffy is defending it quite comfortably.
Mcduffy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcduffy has one foot on Carter's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mcduffy darts in trying to clinch
and Carter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mcduffy won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mcduffy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcduffy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Carter's best efforts.
Mcduffy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carter is thwarting Mcduffy's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcduffy kicks off Carter and gets to his feet.
Patrick Mcduffy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter throws a nice looking combination but Mcduffy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Patrick Mcduffy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcduffy looks to clinch
and Carter counters with a left and a right that stings Mcduffy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mcduffy looks to clinch
and Carter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mcduffy holds on and takes a little breather.
Mcduffy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carter's guard.
Dewayne Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcduffy with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dewayne Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carter 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dewayne Carter!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boka Shiluo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - New Divide. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boka Shiluo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter misses with a head kick.
Carter throws the left hand but Shiluo avoids the punch easily.
Shiluo ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Shiluo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carter swivels and escapes.
Carter is looking to land body kicks.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Craig Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shiluo.
Carter looks to land a combination but Shiluo avoids it well.
Carter throws a sloppy head kick and Shiluo moves out of range easily.
Shiluo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shiluo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.
Carter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slapping body kick lands there for Carter.
Carter misses with a head kick.
Shiluo moves out of range as Carter throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiluo fails with the takedown.
Carter looks to land a left hand but Shiluo moved out of range nicely.
Craig Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carter throws a head kick but Shiluo moves out of range.
A big left from Carter misses.
Shiluo shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense.
Craig Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boka Shiluo.
Shiluo looks gassed!
Carter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carter misses with a hook. Shiluo ducked under it nicely.
Carter loads up on a big right hand but Shiluo slips the punch.
Shiluo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shiluo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shiluo tries to move into range but Carter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Shiluo's head but Shiluo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiluo manages to avoid it.
Carter throws a push kick but Shiluo slaps the foot to one side.
Jab, jab by Carter - just one landing.
Shiluo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carter throws an overhand right that lands on Shiluo's shoulder, as Shiluo tries to avoid the shot.
Shiluo avoids the head kick by Carter.
Shiluo moves out of range of the strikes.
Carter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shiluo slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
Carter misses with a looping left.
Shiluo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carter throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Carter and Shiluo goes tumbling to the canvas! Carter follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Shiluo is rocked!
Carter stands up and beckons Shiluo to join him on the feet.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shiluo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Carter is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shiluo.
Shiluo blocks a head kick by Carter.
Carter throws a looping overhand right but Shiluo ducks down to avoid it.
Shiluo slips a jab and a cross from Carter.
Carter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Shiluo.
Shiluo tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Carter looks for the body kick but Shiluo saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
Shiluo ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter with a nice cross.
It looks like Boka Shiluo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Carter.
Carter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shiluo.
Shiluo wants to clinch up but Carter keeps it at a distance.
Shiluo avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Carter misses.
Shiluo tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Carter 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.
Carter misses with a series of wild punches.
Carter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shiluo is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter dances in with a quick combination. Shiluo is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Carter snaps Shiluo's head back. Shiluo stumbles backwards against the cage. Carter steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Shiluo's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Shiluo just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Craig Carter!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Pirozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregori Vladivostok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pirozzi comes to the cage accompanied by Ladies and Gentleman. Vladivostok has chosen Goodbye Sober Day - Mr Bungle as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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153 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giovanni Pirozzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregori Vladivostok!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vladivostok scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vladivostok scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pirozzi is rocked!
Pirozzi walks straight into a right hand from Vladivostok - that's dropped him! Vladivostok jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Pirozzi from any more punishment! Pirozzi complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gregori Vladivostok!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jhonny Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey The Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Só na pele Pau pingando. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jhonny Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffrey The Dude!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva avoids the body shot from The Dude.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by The Dude which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhonny Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Dude scores with a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Dude passes into half guard.
The Dude wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as The Dude sits in half guard.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Dude throws a strike but Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The Dude trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Dude pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but The Dude defends easily.
The Dude slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Dude wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Silva gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The Dude controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dude working for a guillotine from mount but Silva is in no mood to give up.
Silva tries to lock up and control but The Dude gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The Dude moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Silva has worked his arm free - good work by Silva!
The Dude wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dude tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Dude looks gassed!
Silva is not content to let The Dude control the position.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but The Dude drags him back down.
The Dude is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Dude looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey The Dude dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Silva fails with the takedown
and The Dude counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Dude.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right handed body shot lands from The Dude.
The Dude lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
The referee calls for The Dude to work.
Silva tries to pull guard but The Dude holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhonny Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva letting The Dude take a breather here.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Dude gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The Dude is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The Dude has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Dude has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silva is trying to keep an underhook but The Dude manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The Dude is breathing heavily.
Silva trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva won't allow The Dude to pass to mount.
Silva trying to get back to full guard but The Dude takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Silva tries to lock up and control but The Dude gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The Dude controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Dude goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Silva turns into him and now he's in The Dude's guard.
The Dude bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
The Dude 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.
The Dude with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Dude can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Dude wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
The Dude drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick The Dude off! The Dude jumps back into Silva's guard.
The Dude advances position into side control!
The Dude is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Silva looks calm but he's in trouble here. The Dude gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Silva is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! The Dude lets go of the hold and Silva can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeffrey The Dude!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Colton Cates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Guida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colton Cates could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Julius Guida's chin.
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180 lbs
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173 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colton Cates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Guida!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guida is looking to land body kicks.
Guida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Guida gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cates regains guard.
Cates is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cates working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cates has his foot on Guida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guida works his way back into a safe position though.
Guida tries to free his leg and advance position but Cates is retaining full guard.
Guida trying to control but Cates is working from the bottom.
Cates had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Guida is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Cates Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Guida's back instead.
Cates is persistently looking for the submission but Guida is defending it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida is in bad spot here.
Cates patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Guida trying to control the action but Cates just sinks the hooks in.
Guida is trying to break free.
Cates working for the choke.
Cates is breathing heavily.
Cates avoiding Guida 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Guida right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cates 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, Guida has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cates gets his hands free as Guida looks to control.
Guida fending off the submission attempt from Cates.
Guida wants to get back to his feet.
Guida is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cates off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Guida is really stuck here.
Guida covering up well under a series of strikes from Cates.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cates 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, Guida has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cates has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Guida just trying to survive but Cates is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Guida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cates. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cates controlling well, preventing Guida from escaping the position.
Cates seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Guida's chin but Guida turns very nicely into Cates's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Guida.
Guida trying to control the position from guard on top but Cates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cates keeping full guard, as Guida tries to pass.
Guida controlling from the top position.
Cates looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Guida passes into half guard.
Guida is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guida is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Cates to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Cates dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Guida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cates shoots for a takedown but Guida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cates looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Guida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Guida keeping control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cates missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Guida kicks Cates off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Cates.
Cates looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guida is fending him off so far but Cates persists. Nope, Guida circles away and we're back to standing.
Julius Guida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cates is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Guida.
A punch combination from Guida misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cates.
Colton Cates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cates working away.
Cates is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Guida has escaped the position, nice work there.
Guida tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guida can't do much from the bottom here.
Guida dodges the ground and pound from Cates.
Cates tries for a kimura but Guida is defending well.
Guida managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cates.
Guida manages to get back to half guard.
Guida wants to get back to full guard.
Cates throwing shots but Guida is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cates not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Guida tries to kick Cates off but Cates keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Guida regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cates is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Guida is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Guida has escaped and now he's on top!
Guida is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cates looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Guida passes into half guard.
Guida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guida controlling the action here.
Cates is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Guida pulls his head out easily.
Cates is staying active underneath Guida, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cates looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guida is looking for a kimura but Cates is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guida to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julius Guida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Guida misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Cates both land. Nice combination.
Cates shoots for a double leg takedown but Guida sprawls well. He's pushed Cates's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cates on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Guida pushes Cates up against the cage in a clinch.
Guida is trying to trip Cates. He has hold of a leg but Cates is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Guida persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cates is looking to sinch up a triangle. Guida throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cates's body to avoid the submission. Cates has instead reached around Guida's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cates arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Colton Cates!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug McSwain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McSwain is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Do you really want to hurt me, Sung by Boy Jones. Doug McSwain has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Boy Jones's chin.
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24
195 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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20
195 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug McSwain!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSwain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones misses with a straight left.
McSwain darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
McSwain is stalling here.
A short body shot lands from McSwain as the two fighters clinch.
McSwain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones tries to break the clinch but McSwain is controlling the position.
Jones is trying to break free.
McSwain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but McSwain has him pressed against the cage.
McSwain using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones prevents a body shot from McSwain.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McSwain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from McSwain.
McSwain prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones can't break the clinch.
McSwain works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McSwain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McSwain stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Jones wants to stand and escape but McSwain is having none of it.
McSwain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McSwain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSwain fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McSwain is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
McSwain scores with punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by McSwain.
McSwain cracks Jones with a big elbow.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - McSwain scoring with strikes.
McSwain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
McSwain lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jones is rocked!
McSwain is staying tight to Jones's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McSwain scoring with punches and elbows.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McSwain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McSwain cracks Jones with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! McSwain immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Jones is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by McSwain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doug McSwain!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Huima Huima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huima comes to the cage accompanied by Holy Diver. Erik Morales has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Huima Huima's chin.
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130 lbs
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135 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Huima Huima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Morales!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Huima misses.
Huima wants to clinch up but Morales keeps it at a distance.
Morales keeps the fight on the outside.
Huima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Huima there as he acknowledges the shot.
Huima moves in looking to clinch but Morales pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Huima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Huima tries to clinch there but Morales circles away.
Huima wants to clinch.
Huima tries to close the distance and clinch but Morales swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huima is looking to clinch but Morales is avoiding it.
Huima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morales swivels and escapes.
Huima tries for a takedown but Morales sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morales lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huima is looking to clinch.
Morales keeps the fight on the outside.
Huima doesn't manage to clinch there - Morales circles away.
Huima wants to clinch up but Morales keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Huima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morales swats away the attempt to clinch by Huima.
Morales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morales misses with a two punch combination.
Huima shoots in and drives through. Morales sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huima Huima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huima shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morales as he jumps to the side.
Huima throws a series of punches but Morales moves out of range.
Morales avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Huima throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huima tries to clinch
and Morales counters with a straight right hand.
Morales scores with the left hand. Huima knows he should have avoided that one.
Huima wants to clinch but Morales slips to the side
and Morales counters with a right hand that sends Huima tumbling to the canvas! Can Morales finish him? He dives into Huima's guard looking to do just that!
Huima is rocked!
Huima manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morales manages to get himself to full guard.
Oh Huima is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morales keeping full guard, as Huima tries to pass.
Huima seems to have got his legs back now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morales can do anything to dispel that myth.
Huima is breathing heavily.
Morales wants to stand but Huima is controlling the position.
Morales is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Huima wants to control from the top but Morales keeps moving.
Morales wants to stand and escape but Huima is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huima stands up and waves to Morales to follow him.
Huima looks to clinch
and Morales connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Huima feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Huima stops Morales from standing up.
Huima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morales swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huima wants to control from the top but Morales keeps moving.
Huima loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Huima trying to control the position from guard on top but Morales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huima darts in trying to clinch
and Morales counters with a series of strikes. Huima will be more careful next time no doubt.
Huima tries to clinch
and Morales counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Huima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huima wants to clinch but Morales slips to the side
and Morales counters with a left and a right that stings Huima.
Morales circles away from the clinch attempt
and Morales counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Huima thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huima tries to clinch
and Morales counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales misses with the combination.
Huima wants to clinch but Morales slips to the side
and Morales counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Morales 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.
Morales throws a series of punches but Huima avoids them all with ease.
Huima tries to clinch but Morales is having none of it.
Morales connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Huima wants to clinch but Morales slips to the side
and Morales counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huima was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
The fighters circling - Morales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huima slips a straight right by Morales.
Huima slips a straight right by Morales.
Huima wants to clinch but Morales slips to the side
and Morales counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Erik Morales seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huima tries to clinch up
and Morales counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Huima tries to clinch
and Morales counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huima has Morales up against the cage in a clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morales. Huima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morales throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huima.
Huima looks for a takedown but Morales sprawls well.
Huima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Huima wants to clinch
and Huima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Huima.
Huima prevents Morales from escaping the position.
Morales is breathing heavily.
Huima is working to tighten is grip on Morales's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Morales has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Huima is really squeezing tight and eventually Morales passes out! Huima breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Huima Huima!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flash Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flash Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon moves out of range easily.
Gordon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gordon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simpson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gordon is struggling to control the position.
Gordon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson can't break the clinch.
Simpson blocks the elbow strike.
Gordon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simpson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gordon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simpson blocks it with crossed arms.
Gordon tries a body shot but Simpson blocks it.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simpson 's defenses.
Simpson tries to break the clinch but Gordon is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon keeps control of Simpson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gordon is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gordon.
Gordon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon blocks a leg kick.
Gordon moves into the clinch.
Come on Gordon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Simpson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon looking to throw knees to the head but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Gordon keeps him there for the moment.
Gordon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gordon misses with a knee strike.
Gordon pressing his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Simpson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Gordon keeps him there for the moment.
Simpson manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gordon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gordon checks the leg kick.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Homer Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Gordon avoids them all with ease.
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Simpson lands a with a good body shot.
Gordon looks gassed!
Simpson cracks Gordon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Simpson throws a one two combo.
Nice shot lands for Simpson .
Gordon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson wants to land a leg kick but Gordon is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Gordon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simpson is looking to chop away at Gordon's legs.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Gordon blocks a head kick by Simpson .
Simpson with a jab.
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Simpson circles away.
Simpson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gordon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Simpson .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon shoots in looking for a takedown. Simpson tries to sprawl out of it but Gordon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simpson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simpson scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Gordon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gordon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gordon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simpson cracks Gordon with a good jab.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Gordon avoids them all with ease.
Gordon closes the distance and pushes Simpson back into the cage.
Gordon tries a knee to the head but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Gordon keeps him there for the moment.
Simpson avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Gordon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gordon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simpson up against the cage.
Gordon lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gordon misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Simpson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gordon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson lunges at Gordon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gordon's hand.
Nice uppercut there from Gordon.
Gordon avoids the body shot from Simpson .
Flash Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon takes one to the side of the head.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simpson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simpson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simpson tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick from Gordon lands but Simpson takes it in his stride.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gordon wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Simpson connects with the punch.
Gordon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simpson pinned against the cage. Simpson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Simpson lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Simpson - that will leave a mark!
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot lands for Simpson .
Simpson cracks Gordon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson throws a right hand that Gordon ducks under and follows up with a left that Gordon also avoids with ease.
Homer Simpson is winning the standup battle so far.
Simpson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gordon will feel that in the morning.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Simpson as he connects with a hook.
Simpson jabs Gordon right on the nose. Gordon blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Simpson 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 Gordon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gordon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simpson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Simpson scores with a kick to the body.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gordon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Simpson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gordon in his tracks.
Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson jabs Gordon right on the nose. Gordon blinks but takes it well.
Gordon tries to clinch up.
Simpson catches Gordon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Simpson .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Gordon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gordon is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
Gordon tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon staying out of range there.
Gordon is looking to clinch.
Gordon shoots in and drives through. Simpson sprawls well.
Simpson lands with a hook. Gordon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simpson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gordon avoids the head kick by Simpson .
Simpson lands a right hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gordon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gordon throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon wants to clinch.
Gordon tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gordon fails with the takedown.
Homer Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flash Gordon.
Simpson connects with the punch.
Simpson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gordon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simpson throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gordon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheers as Simpson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gordon doesn't seem phased though.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Gordon fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Simpson dominated that second round.
That's time! Simpson 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good shot there by Simpson .
Gordon is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
Gordon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simpson pinned against the cage. Simpson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simpson scores with a three punch combo!
Gordon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away.
Gordon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gordon can do to turn this around?
Simpson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Gordon blocks a head kick by Simpson .
Gordon throws a head kick that misses.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Gordon drops his hands momentarily and Simpson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon tries to clinch but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gordon at a distance.
Gordon tries to clinch but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Gordon moves away and avoids it.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
Gordon tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
A left lands for Simpson .
Simpson lands a lovely overhand right.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
Simpson misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gordon tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
Gordon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Simpson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Simpson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gordon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gordon is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
Simpson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gordon is looking to clinch.
Gordon needs to keep his hands up - Simpson had a free shot at his head there.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simpson cracks Gordon with an open hand slap.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simpson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson throws a shot to the body.
Gordon wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Simpson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gordon walks into a straight right hand from Simpson .
Gordon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simpson misses with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simpson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gordon has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon tries a knee to the head but Simpson blocks it.
Gordon prevents Simpson from breaking the clinch.
Simpson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gordon misses with a knee strike.
Simpson breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon slips a jab from Simpson .
Gordon loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Simpson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab lands there for Simpson .
Simpson looks to land a combination. Gordon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gordon tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simpson but Simpson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Homer Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flash Gordon.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
Simpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Gordon tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gordon is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
Simpson with a jab.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Simpson clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Simpson throws a body punch but Gordon moves out of range.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gordon.
Gordon tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Gordon wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Simpson looks for the body kick but Gordon saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Gordon.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordon lands with a kick to the temple. Simpson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gordon is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gordon throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson lands a slapping body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simpson throws a series of strikes that have Gordon backpedaling.
Gordon is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simpson .
Simpson misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simpson .
Simpson lands a jab to the nose.
Simpson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon wants to clinch.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Gordon.
Simpson lands a jab-cross combination.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simpson is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a head shot.
Gordon throws a lazy head kick
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Simpson .
Gordon instigates a clinch.
Gordon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simpson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simpson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gordon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Simpson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon tries to pull guard but Simpson won't allow it.
Gordon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Simpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Simpson wants to break free but Gordon has control.
Simpson blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon trying to stall but Simpson improves his position.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gordon avoids the body shot from Simpson .
Gordon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gordon wants to clinch but Simpson slips to the side
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gordon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Simpson tries a low kick but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon tries to clinch
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Gordon backing up. Gordon nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Gordon looks to clinch
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gordon checks a leg kick.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gordon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon closes the distance but Simpson moves to the side
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo.
Simpson throws the left hand but Gordon avoids the punch easily.
Gordon clinches but Simpson breaks the clinch
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Gordon tries to clinch up.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
Gordon wants to clinch.
Gordon tries to clinch up.
Simpson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gordon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Simpson had his way with Flash Gordon 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. And we move into the final round!
Gordon tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
Gordon wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Gordon tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
Simpson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon wants to clinch but Simpson slips to the side
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simpson .
Gordon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gordon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simpson is fending him off so far but Gordon persists. Nope, Simpson circles away and we're back to standing.
Gordon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simpson has time to react.
Gordon wants to clinch but Simpson slips to the side
and Simpson counters with a left and a right that stings Gordon.
Decent striking displayed by Simpson there.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
Gordon looks to clinch
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gordon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simpson is fending him off so far but Gordon persists. Nope, Simpson circles away and we're back to standing.
Simpson fakes the leg kick and cracks Gordon in the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Simpson . Beautiful body shot.
Simpson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gordon wants to clinch
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Simpson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Simpson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Simpson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gordon clinches but Simpson breaks the clinch
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Gordon backing up. Gordon nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Gordon tries to clinch up
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Gordon will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Simpson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gordon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Simpson counters with a left to the body.
Gordon tries to clinch up
and Simpson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gordon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
Simpson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simpson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gordon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gordon gets to his feet - Simpson follows without any prompting.
Gordon darts in trying to clinch
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Gordon misses.
Flash Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gordon instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simpson blocks the elbow strike.
Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon darts in trying to clinch
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Simpson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Simpson scores with a shot to the body.
Gordon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Simpson scores with a nice head shot.
Gordon looks to clinch
and Simpson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gordon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gordon wants to clinch
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Homer Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gordon throws a leg kick
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Homer Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simpson , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Simpson !
Homer Simpson retains his featherweight title!
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A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
94% |
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