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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Horse (ranked 1985 p4p, 768 weight class) and Jay Simon (ranked 239 p4p, 105 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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25 - 9 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Crazy Horse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Simon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
Simon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Horse holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horse perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Horse is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Horse pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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