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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between OJ Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Ribiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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191 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, OJ Simpson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Ribiero!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribiero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simpson pinned against the cage. Simpson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ribiero misses with a takedown attempt - Simpson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ribiero tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ribiero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simpson rushes Ribiero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson prevents the takedown attempt.
OJ Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Ribiero.
Ribiero wants a takedown but no success here.
Ribiero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simpson missing with knees to the body.
Simpson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Simpson manages to end up in side control.
Simpson controlling from side mount.
Simpson trying to control the position but Ribiero is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson wants to stand but Ribiero is controlling his arm.
Simpson stands up.
Ribiero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simpson as he avoids it easily.
Simpson throws a solid leg kick but Ribiero takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Simpson.
Ribiero shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ribiero.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ribiero.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribiero looks for a takedown but Simpson sprawls well.
Simpson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Simpson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ribiero wants a takedown but no success here.
A bit of stalling here from Simpson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simpson obliges.
Ribiero looks gassed!
Simpson lands an elbow inside.
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ribiero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simpson is fending him off so far but Ribiero persists. Nope, Simpson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribiero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Simpson takes the fight into the clinch.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ribiero avoids it.
Simpson tries to land knees in the clinch but Ribiero avoids the damage to the body.
Simpson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simpson closes the distance and clinches.
Ribiero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ribiero stalling in the clinch but Simpson improves position.
Ribiero goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simpson prevents it.
Nice elbow from Simpson.
It looks like Julio Ribiero has been cut.
Simpson lands a nice elbow.
Simpson tries to land knees in the clinch but Ribiero avoids the damage to the body.
Simpson working Ribiero over with knees to the body.
Simpson lands a nice elbow.
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribiero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simpson takes the fight into the clinch.
Simpson breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Simpson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ribiero.
Simpson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Ribiero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Ribiero's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ribiero looks to clinch
and Simpson counters with an outside leg kick.
Simpson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ribiero!
Simpson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simpson trying to control but Ribiero is having none of it.
Simpson controlling the position easily from mount.
Ribiero wants to control but Simpson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson controlling his opponent.
Simpson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Simpson blocks Ribiero's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Simpson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ribiero really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Ribiero tries to hold on but Simpson postures up.
Simpson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ribiero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ribiero throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ribiero is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson wants to control the pace but Ribiero is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribiero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribiero is breathing heavily.
Simpson controlling from mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. OJ Simpson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ribiero darts in trying to clinch
and Simpson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ribiero slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Ribiero has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters by clinching up.
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.
Simpson lands an elbow inside that Ribiero shrugs off.
Simpson breaks the clinch.
Ribiero with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ribiero with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters by moving into the clinch.
OJ Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Ribiero.
Simpson lands an elbow just above Ribiero 's eye.
Simpson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Simpson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ribiero backwards.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Simpson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ribiero leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Simpson lands an elbow inside that Ribiero shrugs off.
Ribiero changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simpson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Simpson thumps Ribiero with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Simpson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julio Ribiero's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Simpson gets a clinch.
Simpson lands a nice elbow.
Simpson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ribieros head.
Ribiero blocks the elbow strike.
Simpson misses with a knee to the head.
Simpson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Simpson breaks the clinch.
Ribiero misses with a takedown
and Simpson counters with a thumping low kick.
Ribiero misses with a takedown
and Simpson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Simpson.
Ribiero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ribiero's defenses.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped Ribiero in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Julio Ribiero's cut even more.
Simpson lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribiero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ribiero fails with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a low kick, right behind Ribiero 's knee.
OJ Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Ribiero.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Simpson is looking to slow Ribiero down with leg kicks.
Ribiero fails with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ribiero's knee momentarily.
Ribiero fails with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ribiero won't be happy with that.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribiero can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson stands up.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Simpson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ribiero shoots and misses
and Simpson counters by clinching up.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ribiero avoids it.
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpson instigates a clinch.
Simpson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Simpson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribiero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simpson counters by clinching up.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simpson.
Simpson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ribiero's sensitive parts.
Simpson moves into the clinch.
Ribiero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Simpson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Simpson manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simpson.
Simpson lands an overhand right.
Ribiero with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters by clinching up.
OJ Simpson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ribiero is trying desperately to land a takedown but Simpson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ribiero.
Simpson scores with a shot to the side of Ribiero's head.
Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simpson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ribiero tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Simpson moves into the clinch successfully.
Simpson missing with knees to the body.
Ribiero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Simpson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Simpson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Ribiero's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Simpson.
Ribiero misses with a takedown attempt
and Simpson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ribiero shoots and misses
and Simpson counters with a left and a right that stings Ribiero.
Ribiero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
OJ Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Ribiero.
Simpson pushing down on Ribiero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simpson is taking a breather. Ribiero 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.
Simpson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ribiero controls his leg.
Simpson works his way into full mount!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Simpson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ribiero is looking to escape.
Simpson controlling from mount.
Simpson avoids the attempt from Ribiero to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simpson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ribiero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ribiero is squirming around, avoiding Simpson's attempts to control the action.
Simpson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ribiero on the ground.
Ribiero wants to hold on but Simpson pushes him away.
Simpson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. OJ Simpson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ribiero wants to clinch but Simpson slips to the side
and Ribiero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as Ribiero blocks the leg kick.
Simpson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ribiero fails with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Simpson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ribiero trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ribiero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson trying to control but Ribiero is working from the bottom.
Simpson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Simpson is looking to take a break and control but Ribiero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ribiero wants to control but Simpson postures up.
Ribiero gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Simpson is keen to just control but Ribiero is a slippery customer.
Ribiero manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Simpson had his way with Julio Ribiero in that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Ribiero's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Simpson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Simpson.
Ribiero checks the leg kick.
Ribiero tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ribiero is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ribiero slips a jab from Simpson.
Ribiero fails with the takedown
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribiero tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
and Simpson counters by moving into the clinch.
Simpson is pushing Ribiero up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Simpson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ribiero takes an elbow to the temple.
Ribiero has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simpson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
OJ Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Ribiero.
Simpson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ribiero clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Simpson is hanging on to Ribiero's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is hanging on to Ribiero's back as he tries to escape.
Ribiero tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Simpson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ribiero wants to hold on but Simpson pushes him away.
OJ Simpson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simpson tries to control but Ribiero wriggling away.
Simpson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ribiero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson controlling the position easily from mount.
Simpson avoids the attempt from Ribiero to control.
Simpson trying to control but Ribiero is having none of it.
Simpson prevents Ribiero from getting the reversal.
OJ Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four 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.
Simpson controlling the pace for now.
Simpson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. OJ Simpson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ribiero fails with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a shoot takedown. Ribiero fights it but they end up in guard.
Ribiero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Julio Ribiero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simpson 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.
Simpson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribiero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simpson has managed to get both his arms back between Ribiero's legs - danger averted.
Simpson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
OJ Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simpson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:43
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:43
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... OJ Simpson!
OJ Simpson is the new middleweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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