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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KJ Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson comes into the arena with Devil on My Shoulder blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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218 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, KJ Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dempsey.
Simpson throws a chopping leg kick but Dempsey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Simpson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Dempsey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dempsey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away.
Dempsey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simpson.
Simpson throws a looping overhand right but Dempsey ducks down to avoid it.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Dempsey avoids them all with ease.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dempsey.
Nice body punch from Dempsey.
Simpson blocks a leg kick.
Simpson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
Dempsey closes the distance and clinches up with Simpson, looking for a takedown. Dempsey pushes Simpson against the cage but Simpson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simpson circles away quickly and effectively.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dempsey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Dempsey counters with a straight right hand.
Dempsey scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dempsey throws an overhand right that lands on Simpson's shoulder, as Simpson tries to avoid the shot.
Simpson misses with a hook to the body
and Dempsey counters with a straight right hand.
Dempsey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a nice body shot.
No joy there for Simpson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dempsey tries to clinch
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dempsey moves out of range as Simpson strikes.
Simpson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dempsey to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dempsey with a nice head shot there.
Dempsey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simpson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dempsey has managed to get both his arms back between Simpson's legs - danger averted.
Simpson working for a triangle but Dempsey defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson working for a triangle but Dempsey defends it easily.
Dempsey looking to pass the guard.
Dempsey throws a big right hand that misses.
Simpson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dempsey defends it easily.
Dempsey is pushing down on Simpson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simpson is fighting to maintain full guard but Dempsey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Simpson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dempsey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dempsey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simpson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dempsey lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is looking for a sweep. Dempsey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simpson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Simpson trying to control but Dempsey postures up.
Simpson actively working from the bottom here.
Dempsey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dempsey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dempsey trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Simpson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dempsey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dempsey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simpson defending well though.
Simpson is trying to maintain the position but Dempsey is very close to passing his half guard.
Dempsey blocks the strikes from Simpson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dempsey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simpson defending well though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dempsey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simpson's head.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simpson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dempsey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dempsey throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
Dempsey misses with a looping left.
Dempsey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simpson scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dempsey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dempsey misses with a straight right.
Chuck Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Dempsey misses.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Dempsey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KJ Dempsey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dempsey.
Dempsey throws an overhand right that lands on Simpson's shoulder, as Simpson tries to avoid the shot.
Dempsey throws a head kick that misses
and Simpson counters with a low kick, right behind Dempsey 's knee.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dempsey counters with a nice leg kick.
Simpson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dempsey to score with a decent uppercut.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Dempsey avoids nicely.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dempsey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Simpson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Simpson throws a hook but Dempsey blocks it.
Dempsey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simpson counters with a left and a right that stings Dempsey.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dempsey, as that shot connected.
Dempsey throws a series of punches but Simpson moves out of range.
Dempsey lands with an uppercut that bounces Simpson off the cage and back into rage.
Dempsey slips a straight right by Simpson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dempsey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Dempsey.
Simpson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dempsey scores with a shot to the body.
Simpson jabs Dempsey right on the nose. Dempsey blinks but takes it well.
Dempsey misses with a shot to the body
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dempsey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dempsey connects with a nice short shot to Simpson's temple.
Simpson trying to control here.
Simpson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dempsey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Simpson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet.
Dempsey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dempsey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dempsey wants to take a breather but Simpson is having none of it.
Dempsey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dempsey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simpson defending well though.
Simpson is trying to get back to full guard.
Dempsey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dempsey uses his free foot to push down on Simpson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Simpson.
Simpson is desperately trying to improve his position but Dempsey has a good base and remains in mount.
Simpson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dempsey lands with a punch from half guard.
Simpson is trying to get back to full guard.
Simpson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is refusing to be controlled, as Dempsey sits in half guard.
Simpson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simpson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dempsey is working Simpson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dempsey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Simpson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dempsey connects with a couple of short punches.
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dempsey.
Simpson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dempsey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dempsey throwing strikes but missing.
That's four 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.
Simpson is looking for a triangle but Dempsey pushes his legs off easily.
Dempsey throwing strikes from guard but Simpson blocks nicely.
Simpson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A low kick from Simpson misses
and Dempsey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dempsey throws a series of punches but Simpson moves out of range.
Good work by Dempsey as he checks the leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Dempsey scores with a four punch combination!
Chuck Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dempsey throws a jab but it's blocked by Simpson.
Dempsey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dempsey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KJ Dempsey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Simpson cracks the inside of Dempsey's front leg.
Dempsey delivers a nice body kick.
Simpson cracks the inside of Dempsey's front leg.
Dempsey misses with a shot to the body
and Simpson counters with a left and a right that stings Dempsey.
Simpson throws a hook but Dempsey avoids it easily.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dempsey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No joy there for Simpson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simpson misses with a double jab
and Dempsey counters with a one-two to the body.
Dempsey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Dempsey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey looks for a takedown but Simpson sprawls well.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dempsey.
Dempsey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dempsey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
KJ Dempsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson looks to land a left hand but Dempsey moved out of range nicely.
A left and a right from Dempsey both land. Nice combination.
Simpson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dempsey is out of range and Simpson settles back down.
Dempsey misses with an uppercut.
Dempsey works over Simpson's head and body with a nice combination.
Dempsey looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well.
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dempsey was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.
Dempsey looks for a takedown but Simpson sprawls well.
Simpson slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dempsey with a poor takedown
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Chuck Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KJ Dempsey.
Dempsey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dempsey misses with a takedown
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dempsey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simpson throws a low kick but Dempsey avoids it.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dempsey counters with a two punch combo.
Simpson swings for the body but Dempsey moves out of range.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Dempsey moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Dempsey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson misses with a double jab
and Dempsey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dempsey avoids the body shot from Simpson.
Chuck Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dempsey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dempsey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simpson lands a jab.
Simpson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Simpson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dempsey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dempsey.
Dempsey slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Simpson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
KJ Dempsey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
KJ Dempsey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a jab.
Dempsey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dempsey lands a two punch combo.
Dempsey throws a big shot that misses.
Dempsey shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dempsey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dempsey counters with a body kick.
Dempsey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simpson slips under a jab.
Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Dempsey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dempsey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dempsey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dempsey tests Simpson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chuck Simpson.
Well Dempsey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KJ Dempsey!
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