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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trent Astrom (ranked 3524 p4p, 4544 weight class) and Bjorn Simpson (ranked 457 p4p, 531 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trent Astrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson stuffs the takedown.
Simpson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Astrom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
Astrom misses with a takedown
and Simpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Astrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Astrom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astrom dives in for a single leg takedown but Simpson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astrom has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Simpson misses.
Astrom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simpson unleashes a big counter combination but Astrom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've been told by Astrom's head coaches at Hilo MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Astrom shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simpson is trying to defend but Astrom finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Astrom trying to control from half guard but Simpson is working away.
Simpson trying to control but Astrom postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astrom throwing shots but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Simpson is doing well to control the position and prevent Astrom from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Astrom working Simpson over with strikes.
Astrom is working for a kimura but Simpson is defending it quite comfortably.
Astrom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astrom is trying to control. Simpson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simpson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Astrom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Astrom wants to control but Simpson is keeping him busy.
Astrom thows a huge punch but Simpson dodges it nicely.
Astrom throwing shots but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Simpson has hold of Astrom's hands but Astrom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Astrom wants to free his trapped foot but Simpson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simpson is not content to let Astrom control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simpson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Astrom.
Simpson is doing well to control the position and prevent Astrom from advancing to side control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Astrom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simpson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Astrom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Simpson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Astrom wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Simpson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Astrom has picked Simpson up and slammed him! Simpson can't keep hold of the triangle and Astrom manages to pass to side control!
Simpson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Astrom.
Simpson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Simpson is trying to control Astrom's posture but Astrom avoids it.
Simpson defending against the ground and pound.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Astrom throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Simpson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Astrom swings around for an armbar but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Astrom's guard.
Astrom throws a couple of heel strikes.
Simpson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Astrom's head.
Astrom looking for a guillotine here but Simpson defends easily.
Simpson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Astrom throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Simpson throws a big right hand that misses.
Astrom looking for a guillotine here but Simpson defends easily.
Simpson wants to stand but Astrom has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Simpson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Simpson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Astrom's head.
Simpson with a nice head shot there.
Simpson landing some decent shots from guard.
Astrom trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Simpson postures up in Astrom's guard and throws a big left but Astrom blocks it.
Simpson working some strikes from top position.
Astrom is trying to control the position but Simpson postures up.
Astrom has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Astrom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Astrom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Astrom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Astrom has gone for a leg lock! Simpson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Astrom's guard.
Simpson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Astrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Astrom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simpson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Simpson with a nice head shot there.
Simpson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Simpson with a nice head shot there.
Astrom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simpson's guard.
Simpson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Astrom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Astrom from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bjorn Simpson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Astrom is looking to clinch.
Simpson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Astrom with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Astrom closes the distance and clinches up with Simpson, looking for a takedown. Astrom pushes Simpson against the cage but Simpson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice side step and Simpson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Astrom with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Astrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Astrom tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astrom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astrom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simpson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Astrom is looking to clinch.
Astrom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simpson's waist but Simpson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Astrom off to one side.
Simpson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Astrom rather than just go for the knockout.
Astrom shoots in and drives through. Simpson sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Astrom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Simpson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
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.
Astrom has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Astrom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Simpson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simpson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Astrom haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Astrom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astrom drops back, looking for a kneebar! Simpson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Simpson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Simpson!
Astrom throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Simpson scoring with punches from side control.
Astrom taking punishment in the form of punches.
Astrom is looking for a sweep.
Simpson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Simpson landing a few strikes.
Simpson working the body and head with strikes.
Simpson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Astrom down.
Simpson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Astrom is rocked!
Astrom misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson working the ground and pound.
Oh Astrom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simpson landing strikes.
Simpson cracks Astrom with a big elbow.
Simpson scoring with punches from side control.
Astrom struggling a bit here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simpson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Astrom throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Astrom is trying to control Simpson's posture but Simpson avoids it.
Astrom taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a strong strike to the head of Astrom. That's dazed him! Simpson looking to finish here. Astrom is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Simpson lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Simpson!
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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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