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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Fecchinni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Salvatore Fecchinni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fecchinni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bart Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fecchinni.
Fecchinni shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simpson pinned against the cage. Simpson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A low kick from Simpson misses
and Fecchinni counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fecchinni lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fecchinni tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simpson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fecchinni with the ground and pound but Simpson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fecchinni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fecchinni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simpson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fecchinni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fecchinni throws and elbow that misses. Simpson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fecchinni's guard. Nice move by Simpson!
Simpson won't allow Fecchinni to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Fecchinni sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fecchinni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Simpson wants to clinch
and Fecchinni counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Simpson's guard now.
Simpson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fecchinni is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fecchinni postures up in Simpson's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it.
Fecchinni throwing strikes from guard but Simpson blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fecchinni 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 Fecchinni has Simpson in his guard.
Simpson is looking to stand up but Fecchinni won't let him.
Fecchinni 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.
Fecchinni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simpson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simpson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fecchinni wants to sweep here but Simpson controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fecchinni's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson stopping the sweep attempt from Fecchinni.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Simpson tries to clinch but Fecchinni moves away
and Fecchinni counters with a shoot takedown. Simpson fights it but they end up in guard.
Fecchinni with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fecchinni is working Simpson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fecchinni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simpson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simpson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fecchinni throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fecchinni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simpson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fecchinni with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fecchinni being controlled here momentarily.
Simpson looking for a sweep. Not yet Simpson, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fecchinni throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Fecchinni dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fecchinni circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fecchinni counters with a takedown into side control.
Simpson regains half guard, as Fecchinni was trying to land strikes.
Fecchinni working over Simpson with some ground and pound. Simpson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fecchinni thows a huge punch but Simpson dodges it nicely.
Simpson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fecchinni's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fecchinni's back!
Fecchinni tries to escape the position.
Fecchinni 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Fecchinni tries to escape but Simpson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Simpson controls the action.
Fecchinni tries to roll but Simpson sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Simpson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simpson is hanging on to Fecchinni's back as he tries to escape.
Fecchinni prevents Simpson from getting a body triangle.
Fecchinni wants to escape the position.
Simpson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Fecchinni is trying to break free.
Fecchinni manages to reverse the position and now he's in Simpson's guard. Nice work there by Fecchinni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fecchinni sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Simpson's guard.
Fecchinni throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fecchinni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fecchinni thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Simpson to regain full guard.
Fecchinni thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fecchinni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fecchinni throws a strike but Simpson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fecchinni not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fecchinni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fecchinni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fecchinni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson won't allow Fecchinni to sweep him here.
Fecchinni is working hard here to advance position.
Fecchinni had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simpson defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fecchinni has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Simpson doesn't defend quickly enough and Fecchinni has managed to lock this one up! Can Simpson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Fecchinni on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Salvatore Fecchinni!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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