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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Landolf (ranked 5752 p4p, 4334 weight class) and Craig Simonsgaurd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ezekiel Landolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Craig Simonsgaurd!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simonsgaurd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Landolf tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Simonsgaurd is in Landolf's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Landolf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simonsgaurd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Landolf working for a triangle but Simonsgaurd defends it easily.
Landolf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landolf keeping moving, preventing Simonsgaurd from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd stopping the sweep attempt from Landolf.
Simonsgaurd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simonsgaurd wants to control from the top but Landolf keeps moving.
Simonsgaurd must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simonsgaurd stays in close to Landolf's body and controls the position.
Landolf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simonsgaurd defends it easily.
Landolf working for a triangle but Simonsgaurd defends it easily.
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.
Simonsgaurd trying to control but Landolf is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Landolf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simonsgaurd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Landolf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simonsgaurd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landolf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simonsgaurd defends well.
Simonsgaurd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Landolf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Landolf looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Landolf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simonsgaurd controls the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Landolf just misses with a punch to the body.
Simonsgaurd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simonsgaurd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simonsgaurd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simonsgaurd's guard.
Simonsgaurd pulls Landolf in close to prevent any damage.
Landolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Simonsgaurd is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simonsgaurd trying to control the position.
Landolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Simonsgaurd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Craig Simonsgaurd will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Landolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Simonsgaurd trying to control but Landolf is working from the bottom.
Landolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simonsgaurd is one step ahead there.
Craig Simonsgaurd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Landolf looking for a guillotine here but Simonsgaurd defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simonsgaurd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd passes Landolf's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Simonsgaurd is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, if Simonsgaurd is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Landolf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Landolf.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simonsgaurd throws a big elbow that misses.
Simonsgaurd sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Landolf's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd is thwarting Landolf's attempts to control the position.
Simonsgaurd is looking to advance position but Landolf won't allow it.
Landolf blocking the ground and pound attempt from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd slows the pace down in half guard.
Simonsgaurd tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Landolf.
Landolf moves into full guard.
Simonsgaurd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landolf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simonsgaurd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Landolf looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Simonsgaurd has picked Landolf up and slammed him! Landolf can't keep hold of the triangle and Simonsgaurd manages to pass to side control!
Simonsgaurd tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Simonsgaurd controlling the position from side mount.
Landolf is not content to let Simonsgaurd control the position.
Landolf is trying to control Simonsgaurd's posture but Simonsgaurd avoids it.
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.
Simonsgaurd wants to control but Landolf is keeping him busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Landolf tries to improve position but can't.
Simonsgaurd tries to stand but Landolf is controlling his head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Landolf misses with an uppercut.
Simonsgaurd is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Landolf's half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Landolf actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simonsgaurd is taking a breather. Landolf says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Simonsgaurd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Landolf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Simonsgaurd slips a jab and a cross from Landolf.
Simonsgaurd gets a takedown into half guard.
Landolf manages to get to full guard.
Simonsgaurd looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landolf isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Simonsgaurd stacks Landolf on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Simonsgaurd!
Landolf sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd thows a huge punch but Landolf dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simonsgaurd in particular looking to stall.
Simonsgaurd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simonsgaurd tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Landolf.
Landolf is not content to let Simonsgaurd control the position.
Simonsgaurd might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Landolf haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Simonsgaurd trying to mount his opponent but Landolf defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Landolf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Landolf actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simonsgaurd keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Simonsgaurd tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Landolf.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Landolf misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Simonsgaurd staying out of range there.
Landolf just misses with a punch to the body.
Simonsgaurd drives through and clinches with Landolf against the cage.
Simonsgaurd taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Landolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simonsgaurd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Landolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simonsgaurd was well out of range. Poor timing from Landolf.
Simonsgaurd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Landolf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Landolf was covering up waiting for the punch and Simonsgaurd finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Simonsgaurd wants to control from the top but Landolf keeps moving.
Simonsgaurd 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.
Simonsgaurd wants to stand but Landolf is controlling his posture from full guard.
Landolf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ezekiel Landolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craig Simonsgaurd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Landolf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simonsgaurd is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Simonsgaurd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simonsgaurd 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Simonsgaurd!
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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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