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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JT Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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235 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, JT Rain!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simpson throws a hook but Rain avoids it easily.
Simpson lands with a shot to the body.
Simpson lands a two punch combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rain closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Simpson did well to prevent Rain getting side control.
Simpson is refusing to be controlled, as Rain sits in half guard.
Rain wants to advance to full mount but Simpson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rain wants to stand but Simpson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rain's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rain wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is controlling Rain's posture.
Rain thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rain throwing strikes but missing.
Simpson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Simpson cracks Rain with a good jab.
Rain moves out of range of the body kick.
Simpson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simpson.
Rain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simpson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rain.
Rain fails to pull guard.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simpson trying to land knees to the body.
Rain blocking some punches.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Rain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rain takes an elbow to the temple.
Simpson tries to land knees in the clinch but Rain avoids the damage to the body.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rain's defenses.
Simpson trying to land knees to the body.
Simpson tries to land knees in the clinch but Rain avoids the damage to the body.
Simpson lands a damaging elbow.
Simpson working aggressively here.
Simpson lands a knee to the body.
Rain looks gassed!
Simpson lands an elbow inside that Rain shrugs off.
Simpson working Rain over with knees to the body.
Simpson lands an uppercut.
Simpson tries to land knees in the clinch but Rain avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simpson.
Simpson lands with a right to the head.
Rain takes a knee to the side of the body.
Simpson lands an elbow just above Rain 's eye.
Rain takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Simpson.
Simpson lands a nice knee to the body.
Simpson lands a good knee to the midsection. Rain won't want to take too many of those.
Simpson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Simpson.
Rain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice elbow from Simpson.
Simpson working Rain over with knees to the body.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rain's defenses.
Simpson misses with an elbow strike.
Rain avoids the elbow strike from Simpson, against the cage.
Rain blocking some punches.
Rain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simpson.
Rain can't break the clinch.
Rain working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simpson stops a takedown attempt from Rain.
Nice elbow from Simpson.
Knees to the body from Simpson.
Simpson pushes Rain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rain takes an elbow to the temple.
Simpson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
Simpson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rain working hard to break the clinch.
Simpson throws an elbow that misses.
Simpson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rain gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simpson sees it coming and defends easily.
Simpson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson is refusing to be controlled, as Rain sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Simpson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Simpson darts in and clinches Rain up against the cage.
Simpson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rain is defending well for now.
Simpson tries to work over Rain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rain is trying to break free.
Simpson missing with knees to the body.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
Rain jumps guard but Simpson stands there with Rain around his waist. Rain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simpson smiles and moves away.
Edward Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JT Rain.
Simpson drives through and clinches with Rain against the cage.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped Rain in his tracks for a moment.
Simpson scores with a shot to the side of Rain's head.
Rain tries to score a body lock takedown but Simpson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
Simpson lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson lands an elbow just above Rain 's eye.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Simpson lands a damaging elbow.
Simpson digs a right hand underneath Rain's ribcage. Rain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped Rain in his tracks for a moment.
Simpson lands a nice elbow.
Simpson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rain takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rain.
Simpson tries to throw a body punch but Rain avoids it by throwing Simpson back against the cage.
Simpson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rain.
Simpson misses with an elbow over the top.
Rain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simpson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Simpson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Simpson lands a damaging elbow.
Rain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rain has Simpson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Simpson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simpson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Edward Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
JT Rain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to clinch up but Rain keeps it at a distance.
Rain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simpson's waist but Simpson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rain off to one side.
Good leg kick by Simpson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpson takes the fight into the clinch.
Simpson lands with a light punch inside.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rain tries to break free but Simpson pushes him back against the cage.
Simpson pushes Rain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rain has had enough of the clinch but Simpson keeps him there for the moment.
Rain gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rain wants to pass the guard but Simpson is defending well.
Simpson regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is adopting a defensive guard.
Simpson controls Rain momentarily but Rain frees himself.
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.
Rain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rain throwing strikes from guard but Simpson blocks nicely.
Rain wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Rain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Simpson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rain throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rain fails with a takedown attempt.
Simpson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rain takes a step back to recover.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
Simpson lands with a cross.
Simpson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Simpson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simpson finds it's way round the side to connect with Rain's head.
Simpson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rain if he has to take too many more of those.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Simpson. Rain shrugs it off though.
Rain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rain ducks right into an uppercut from Simpson.
Simpson scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson lands with a nice body kick.
Simpson tries to clinch up.
Simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Simpson - that will leave a mark!
A good leg kick by Simpson.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simpson lands a nice shot to the body.
Simpson lands a body shot.
Nice elbow from Simpson.
Nice body punch from Simpson.
Good body shot from Simpson.
Simpson lands an elbow just above Rain 's eye.
Simpson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Simpson - that landed with a thud.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Simpson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Simpson.
Simpson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simpson lands a nice elbow.
Rain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simpson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rain turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Rain crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Rain seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rain working the ground and pound but Simpson is defending the strikes.
Simpson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rain working the ground and pound but Simpson is defending the strikes.
JT Rain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simpson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to improve his position.
Rain wants to control but Simpson is keeping him busy.
Rain throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
Simpson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rain swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
Simpson dodges the punch combination from Rain.
Rain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simpson moves into the clinch.
Rain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simpson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Edward Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edward Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JT Rain.
Simpson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Simpson.
Simpson pushes Rain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson lands a knee to the body.
Rain is trying to drag Simpson to the mat but Simpson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simpson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Simpson!
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