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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and giggy simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey comes into the arena with Gonna Fly Now blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 cm
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209 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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200 cm
22
218 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, giggy simpson! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Anstey shoots in for a takedown but simpson shows good takedown defense. Anstey moves into range and clinches up with simpson. Anstey tries to score a body lock takedown but simpson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Anstey tries to score a body lock takedown but simpson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him. simpson is trying to break free. Anstey has clasped his hands together around simpson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. simpson taking a bit of punishment here - Anstey scoring with strikes.
It looks like giggy simpson has been cut. simpson is not content to let Anstey control the position. Anstey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but simpson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Anstey wants to control but simpson is keeping him busy. Anstey creates some space and throws a big elbow, but simpson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anstey creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. simpson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Anstey landing a few strikes. simpson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anstey has just dragged him back down to the mat. Anstey scores with a couple of short elbows. Anstey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Anstey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anstey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Anstey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round. simpson is pushing Anstey's head away, looking to escape. Anstey manages to hold on to the position though. Anstey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, simpson has escaped the position, nice work there. simpson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Anstey connects with a decent elbow. Anstey is trying to get an arm triangle but simpson is defending well. Anstey prevents simpson from escaping the position. Anstey works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Anstey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Anstey is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anstey is looking to take a break and control but simpson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Anstey tries for a kimura but simpson is defending well. simpson is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Anstey looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. simpson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Anstey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. simpson wants to clinch. simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. simpson throws a nice looking combination but Anstey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey dominated that round. The cut man is working on giggy simpson's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
simpson wants to clinch but Anstey slips to the side and Anstey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anstey. Anstey drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but simpson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anstey has simpson in his guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Anstey is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. simpson can't break the clinch.
Anstey jumps into guard, dragging simpson to the mat.
Anstey wants to stand and escape but simpson is having none of it. Anstey is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and simpson dives into side control.
Anstey is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. simpson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Anstey to his feet. simpson throws a leg kick and Anstey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Anstey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but simpson swivels and escapes. simpson tries to clinch but Anstey moves away and Anstey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Anstey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. simpson tries to avoid it but Anstey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag simpson to the ground. simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Anstey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has simpson pinned against the cage. simpson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him. simpson looks to clinch and Anstey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anstey. Anstey advances to half guard. simpson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Anstey wants to work for an arm triangle but simpson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. simpson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anstey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but simpson sees it coming and defends easily. Anstey is trying for a kimura here. simpson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Anstey wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Corwin Anstey!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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