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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between KO Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiery Hogroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hogroe's choice of entrance music: Put On. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, KO Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thiery Hogroe!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Simpson thows a huge punch but Hogroe dodges it nicely.
Simpson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Simpson wants to stand up but Hogroe is controlling the position.
Hogroe wants to sweep but Simpson has passed to side control!
Hogroe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hogroe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Simpson prevents Hogroe from improving his position.
Simpson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hogroe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hogroe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Simpson is looking to advance position but Hogroe won't allow it.
Simpson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hogroe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogroe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hogroe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simpson closes the distance and clinches.
Hogroe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simpson manages to pull guard.
Hogroe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simpson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hogroe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simpson trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogroe is looking to work some ground and pound but Simpson has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simpson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogroe is one step ahead there.
Hogroe wants to pass the guard but Simpson is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simpson closes the distance and pushes Hogroe back into the cage.
Knees to the body from Hogroe.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Hogroe manages to break the clinch.
Simpson scores with a takedown into Hogroe's guard.
Hogroe throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hogroe striking from the bottom.
Hogroe throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Hogroe keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogroe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simpson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simpson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hogroe keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Simpson stopping the sweep attempt from Hogroe.
Hogroe trying to keep a closed guard but Simpson is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogroe has his foot on Simpson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simpson works his way back into a safe position though.
Hogroe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simpson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simpson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hogroe keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hogroe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hogroe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hogroe looking for subs off his back but Simpson has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thiery Hogroe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Simpson counters with a takedown into side control.
Simpson trying to control the position but Hogroe is working away.
Hogroe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hogroe actively working from the bottom here.
Simpson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hogroe throwing hammer fists to the chest of Simpson. What's that going to do exactly?
Hogroe tries to reverse the position but Simpson maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogroe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hogroe throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hogroe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hogroe postures up in Simpson's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hogroe wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Hogroe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hogroe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two 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.
Simpson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hogroe postures up.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Hogroe from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simpson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hogroe closes the distance and clinches.
Hogroe successfully pulls guard.
Simpson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hogroe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson advances to half guard.
Hogroe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hogroe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Simpson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hogroe is pressing down on Simpson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hogroe has his foot on Simpson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simpson works his way back into a safe position though.
Hogroe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simpson preventing the sweep.
Hogroe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simpson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simpson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogroe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Simpson!
Hogroe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Simpson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Simpson!
Simpson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hogroe working for a triangle but Simpson defends it easily.
Hogroe looking for a guillotine here but Simpson defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thiery Hogroe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hogroe rushes Simpson and presses him up against the cage.
Hogroe misses with a knee to the head.
Hogroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hogroe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hogroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson pushes Hogroe up against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hogroe uses from the top position.
Simpson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hogroe drops back looking for a leg! Simpson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simpson manages to kick Hogroe off! Hogroe jumps back into Simpson's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogroe actively working from the bottom here.
Simpson trying to control the action but Hogroe is working from the bottom.
Hogroe gets back to full guard.
Hogroe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simpson won't allow Hogroe to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hogroe keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Hogroe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Simpson!
Hogroe manages to capitalize on a mistake by Simpson to take his back!
Hogroe scores with punches from the back.
Hogroe connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Simpson to escape the position.
Simpson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogroe looking for the RNC.
Simpson trying to control the action but Hogroe just sinks the hooks in.
Simpson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Hogroe looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Simpson right now.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogroe has Simpson flattened out and is raining down punches.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hogroe. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Hogroe lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Hogroe throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Simpson fending off the submission attempt from Hogroe.
Thiery Hogroe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpson wants to control his opponent's hands but Hogroe gets his hands free.
Hogroe is riding his opponent, not letting Simpson buck him off.
KO Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hogroe looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiery Hogroe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hogroe 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiery Hogroe!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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