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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Simbolon (ranked 4925 p4p, 4876 weight class) and Blue River (ranked 530 p4p, 524 weight class). Mario Simbolon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Blue River 's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Counter fighter
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Simbolon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Blue River !
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simbolon lands with a shot to the body.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simbolon manages to avoid it.
Simbolon throws a shot to the body.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simbolon.
Simbolon takes a swing at River 's ribcage but misses.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River ! But no joy.
River showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simbolon.
River swings for the body but Simbolon moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Simbolon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
River takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River dodges the punch combination from Simbolon.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simbolon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River moves out of range as Simbolon strikes.
Simbolon swings widly with a right hand
and River counters with a nice body shot.
Simbolon throws a jab but it's blocked by River .
Simbolon throws a jab but it's blocked by River .
Simbolon misses with a right hand
and Simbolon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Mario Simbolon has been cut.
Simbolon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by River .
Simbolon throws a shot to the body.
Simbolon ducks under a wild hook from River .
Nice defenses there by River .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simbolon counters with a stiff right hand.
Simbolon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River misses with a looping left.
Simbolon cracks River with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simbolon.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simbolon misses with a two punch combination.
A countering left hand to the body from River misses.
River defending well as Simbolon loads up on a big left hand.
Simbolon misses with a two punch combination.
Simbolon lands with a nice body punch.
Mario Simbolon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from River misses.
Simbolon misses with a straight right.
River 's coach down at The Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on River 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
River is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Simbolon rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simbolon moves away.
A big right from Simbolon misses.
River throws out a counter right but Simbolon avoids it with no problem.
Simbolon misses with a wild body shot.
Simbolon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simbolon throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Simbolon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and River releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Simbolon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Simbolon misses.
Simbolon misses with a hook
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simbolon misses with a wild body shot.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Simbolon throws a body shot but no joy.
Simbolon throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simbolon.
Simbolon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simbolon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simbolon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simbolon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. River looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simbolon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River .
Simbolon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and River counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simbolon is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simbolon. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simbolon throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Simbolon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Simbolon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Simbolon with a nice cross.
River slips a straight right by Simbolon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River ! But no joy.
Simbolon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River .
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
River ducks under a wild hook from Simbolon.
A nice side step and River releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Simbolon stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River slips a jab and a cross from Simbolon.
Simbolon throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
River staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simbolon.
Simbolon connects with a body shot that sends River 's belly button to the back.
River misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simbolon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simbolon stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River misses with a looping right.
River throws a hook to the side of Simbolon's head but Simbolon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simbolon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Simbolon misses with a straight left.
Simbolon throws a poor cross that misses
letting River counter with a right hand.
Simbolon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before River has time to react.
Simbolon misses with a hook.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
River ducks right into an uppercut from Simbolon.
Simbolon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simbolon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon misses with a looping right.
Simbolon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simbolon slips under a jab from River .
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!
Simbolon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River .
An attempted straight right counter from Simbolon misses the target.
Nice defenses there by River .
Simbolon throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
Simbolon throws a nice looking combination but River bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
River throws out a counter right but Simbolon avoids it with no problem.
Simbolon cracks River with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Simbolon.
Simbolon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Simbolon looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Simbolon is just out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but River might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Simbolon has got the better of the exchanges.
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simbolon finds it's way round the side to connect with River 's head.
Simbolon throws a big shot that misses.
Mario Simbolon is winning the standup battle so far.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simbolon.
River moves out of range as Simbolon strikes.
Simbolon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River throws out a counter right but Simbolon avoids it with no problem.
Simbolon lands a nice shot that snaps River 's head back.
Simbolon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simbolon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River .
A jab from Simbolon misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon misses with a body shot.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simbolon missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simbolon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Simbolon throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River 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 cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simbolon throws a hook to the side of River 's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simbolon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but River circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Simbolon misses the target.
Simbolon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Simbolon.
Simbolon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Simbolon misses with a body punch
and River scores with a counter punch that sends Simbolon to the canvas! River smells blood - he's punishing Simbolon with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Simbolon has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blue River !
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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