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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aileen Mecado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Brickhouse . Mason Simpson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aileen Mecado!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson tries to clinch up.
Mecado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simpson.
Mecado darts in and clinches Simpson up against the cage.
Simpson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simpson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mecado's face.
Mecado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.
Simpson managing to block the knees to the body from Mecado.
Simpson missing with knees to the body.
Mecado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mecado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt.
Simpson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mecado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Simpson showed some decent athleticism there.
Simpson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mecado defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mecado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simpson controlling the action here.
Simpson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mecado is looking to escape.
Simpson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mecado is refusing to be controlled, as Simpson sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mecado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mecado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mecado tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Simpson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mecado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mecado.
Simpson managing to block the knees to the body from Mecado.
Mecado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mecado won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson managing to block the knees to the body from Mecado.
Simpson avoiding damage as Mecado throws knees to the body.
Mecado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mecado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
Mecado tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
Mecado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mecado counters by clinching up.
Mecado's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Simpson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mecado prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mecado blocks an uppercut.
Mecado utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Mecado missing with knees to the body.
Mecado trying to land knees to the body.
Mecado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simpson tries to clinch up
and Mecado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simpson thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mecado moves into the clinch.
Mecado tries to land knees in the clinch but Simpson avoids the damage to the body.
Simpson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mecado's elbow.
Mecado successfully pulls guard.
Simpson throws and elbow that misses. Mecado uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simpson's guard. Nice move by Mecado!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mecado has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Simpson is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet but Mecado is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aileen Mecado dominated that round.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mecado moves into the clinch.
Simpson slowing the pace effectively.
Mecado manages to break the clinch.
Simpson looks to clinch
and Mecado counters by clinching up.
Mecado keeps control of Simpson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simpson managing to block the knees to the body from Mecado.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Mecado is controlling him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mecado.
Simpson successfully pulls guard.
Mecado stands up and waves to Simpson to follow him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simpson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mecado up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mecado has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mecado trying to land knees to the body.
Mecado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simpson's efforts to push away.
Simpson jumps guard but Mecado stands there with Simpson around his waist. Simpson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Simpson being controlled against the cage.
Simpson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mecado tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Simpson tries to clinch up
and Mecado counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mecado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpson wants to clinch but Mecado slips to the side
and Mecado holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mecado tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
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.
Mecado missing with knees to the body.
Mecado lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Mason Simpson has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Simpson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mecado is defending well for now.
Mecado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.
Simpson avoiding damage as Mecado throws knees to the body.
Mecado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Mecado holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mason Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mecado circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Mecado to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson fails to land with a series of punches.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Mecado circles away easily
and Mecado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mecado.
Simpson has his takedown stuffed
and Mecado counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpson misses with a combination
and Mecado counters by clinching up.
Mecado landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mecado is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mecado is struggling to control the position.
Simpson jumps guard but Mecado stands there with Simpson around his waist. Simpson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mecado with a knee to the head.
Mecado tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
Mecado is stalling here.
Mecado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mecado obliges.
Mecado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.
Mecado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.
Mecado with a knee to the head.
Mecado tries to land knees in the clinch but Simpson avoids the damage to the body.
Mecado breaks the clinch.
Mecado has managed to clinch.
Mecado throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simpson blocks it with crossed arms.
Simpson looking to slow down the pace here.
Mecado scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Mecado has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mecado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.
Mecado tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
Simpson managing to block the knees to the body from Mecado.
Mecado prevents Simpson from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aileen Mecado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mason Simpson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Simpson wants to clinch
and Mecado counters by clinching up.
Mecado holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mecado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
Simpson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Simpson tries to break the clinch but Mecado is controlling the position.
Simpson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Mecado keeps him there for the moment.
Simpson fails to pull guard.
Simpson stops a takedown attempt from Mecado.
Mecado landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson avoiding damage as Mecado throws knees to the body.
Mecado lands an elbow inside.
Mecado landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simpson lands a shot to the body.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Mecado keeps him there for the moment.
Simpson tries to break the clinch but Mecado is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson fails to pull guard.
Mecado is stalling here.
Simpson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simpson can't break the clinch.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mecado won't allow it.
Mecado prevents Simpson from breaking the clinch.
Simpson breaks from the clinch.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt - Mecado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson with a poor takedown
and Mecado holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mecado utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mecado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.
Mecado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.
Mecado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
Mecado manages to break the clinch.
Simpson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mecado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mecado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mecado missing with knees to the body.
Simpson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mecado landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mecado landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mecado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Mecado keeps him there for the moment.
Simpson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mecado working Simpson over with knees to the body.
Aileen Mecado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mecado effectively controlling the action here.
Mecado unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simpson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Simpson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mecado is looking to control Simpson's arms but Simpson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mecado has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Simpson.
Simpson decides to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson controls Mecado momentarily but Mecado frees himself.
Mecado gets to his feet - Simpson follows without any prompting.
Aileen Mecado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mecado clinches up with Simpson and pushes him back against the cage.
Mecado breaks from the clinch.
Simpson tries to clinch but Mecado moves away
and Mecado moves into the clinch.
Mecado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson managing to block the knees to the body from Mecado.
Mecado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
Simpson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mecado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mecado stalls.
Simpson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mason Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simpson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simpson is trying to break free.
Mecado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Simpson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aileen Mecado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mecado 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aileen Mecado!
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