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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vic Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 cm
24
194 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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188 cm
24
195 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful |
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vic Bauer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bart Simpson! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A slapping leg kick lands for Simpson.
Simpson connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Bauer to the floor! Simpson dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Vic Bauer has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Simpson trying to control from half guard but Bauer is working away. Simpson tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Simpson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simpson is keen to just control but Bauer is a slippery customer. Simpson sitting and controlling from the 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bart Simpson was stalling too much, according to the referee. Simpson connects with a leg kick. Bauer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Simpson rushes Bauer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Simpson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bauer.
Simpson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bauer blocks it with crossed arms. Simpson wants to stall.
Simpson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bauer's face.
Simpson missing with knees to the body.
Bauer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bauer is trying to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling him. A shot in the inside from Simpson. Simpson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bauer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bauer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bauer avoids a wild elbow strike from Simpson. Simpson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bauer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Bauer avoiding damage as Simpson throws knees to the body.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bauer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Simpson looking to throw knees to the head but Bauer is blocking nicely.
Bauer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bauer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A combination from Bauer does no damage. A swing and a miss from Bauer. A nice leg kick lands there from Simpson. Simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bauer misses with an uppercut. Simpson saw that one coming. Simpson throws a head kick but Bauer moves out of range.
Bauer tests Simpson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bart Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Simpson slips a jab and a cross from Bauer.
Bauer is breathing heavily. Bauer throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bauer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simpson tries to clinch up. Simpson slips under a jab from Bauer. Simpson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Bauer counters with a lovely straight right hand! Simpson clinches. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bauer tries for a takedown but Simpson manages to get underhooks.
Simpson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bauer is defending well for now. Bauer taking a breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Simpson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vic Bauer's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Simpson moves in looking to clinch but Bauer pushes him off. Simpson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Simpson throws a head kick that misses and Bauer counters with a nice uppercut. Simpson looks to land a left hand but Bauer moved out of range nicely. A head kick misses from Simpson. Bart Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Simpson closes the distance looking to clinch and Bauer counters with a lovely straight right hand! A head kick from Simpson lands but Bauer takes it in his stride. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The fight stays on the outside here - Simpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Simpson moves to clinch but Bauer breaks away and Bauer counters with a lovely straight right hand! Simpson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bart Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Simpson is looking to clinch. Simpson lands a head kick. Bauer smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Simpson tries a low kick but Bauer avoids it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Simpson is breathing heavily. A shot to the body from Simpson misses and Bauer counters with a nice uppercut. Simpson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bauer is out of range. Bauer looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely. Bauer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Bauer distracts Simpson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simpson has momentary wrist control but Bauer slips an elbow through the middle. Bauer thows a big elbow that misses. Bauer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bauer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bauer passes Simpson's left leg - he's now in half guard. Bauer not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bauer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Simpson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bauer. Bauer is nestled in close to Simpson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Bauer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Bauer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Bauer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simpson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Bauer misses with a head shot. Simpson uses the momentum to regain guard. Bauer wants to pass the guard but Simpson is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bauer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bauer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bauer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Simpson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bauer with a flurry of punches that miss. Bauer works over Simpson with some ground and pound from guard. Bauer content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Simpson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bauer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Bauer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simpson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Simpson has momentary wrist control but Bauer slips an elbow through the middle. Bauer lands a couple of digs. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bauer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bauer looking to pass the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Bauer dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Vic Bauer's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bauer cracks Simpson with a right hand to the side of the head. Bauer looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well. Simpson throws a head kick that misses. Simpson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Simpson fakes the leg kick and cracks Bauer in the body. Bauer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Both fighters circling a little - Simpson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Simpson moves into the clinch. Bauer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Simpson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Simpson landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Simpson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bauer's face.
Simpson effectively controlling the action here. Simpson looking to throw knees to the head but Bauer is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Simpson lands an elbow inside. Simpson lands a knee to the head.
Bauer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bauer manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Simpson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Simpson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice straight punches there by Bauer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bauer. Simpson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bauer checks it well. Simpson darts in trying to clinch and Bauer counters with a straight right hand. Bauer avoids the head kick by Simpson.
Bauer connects with a crisp jab. Bauer scores with a jab. Simpson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Simpson slips a jab from Bauer. Simpson wants to land a leg kick but Bauer is out of range. Simpson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bauer cracks the inside of Simpson's front leg. Simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bauer.
Simpson closes the distance and pushes Bauer back into the cage. Simpson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bauer up against the cage. Bauer blocks an elbow strike from Simpson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bauer has clasped his hands together around Simpson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Bauer working the body and head with strikes. Bauer misses with the ground and pound. Simpson wants to control but Bauer postures up. Bauer working the ground and pound but Simpson is defending the strikes. Simpson stops Bauer from passing to mount. Simpson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bauer in side control, throwing shots but Simpson defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bauer working the strikes but Simpson uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Bauer thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Simpson to regain full guard. Bauer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simpson is keeping the position for now. Simpson pulls Bauer in close to his closed guard and prevents Bauer from doing any damage or advancing position. Simpson keeping moving, preventing Bauer from controlling successfully. Bauer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simpson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Simpson can't keep his opponent in guard - Bauer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Simpson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Bauer thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Simpson to regain full guard. Simpson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bauer throws a big right hand that misses. Bauer pushes down on Simpson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Bart Simpson. I think Simpson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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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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