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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Mallao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dave Mallao has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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230 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Mallao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Simpson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Simpson misses.
Mallao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mallao tries to get to his feet but Simpson is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Mallao in his guard.
Simpson is pulling down on Mallao's head to control his posture.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Mallao from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simpson is on top in guard.
Mallao keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mallao defending against the ground and pound.
Simpson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Let's hope that Simpson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Simpson trying to control the position but Mallao is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mallao takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Simpson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mallao!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson controlling the pace for now.
Mallao is looking to get to half guard.
Simpson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mallao can't escape the position.
Simpson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mallao tries to lock up and control but Simpson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallao holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Simpson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Simpson controlling the position easily from mount.
Mallao is working to get back to half guard.
Mallao is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Simpson with a couple of short strikes.
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 controlling from mount.
Simpson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mallao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simpson on the ground.
Simpson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Simpson controlling the position easily from mount.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Simpson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mallao feints and as Simpson raises his hands in defense, Mallao changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simpson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Simpson 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.
Mallao controls Simpson momentarily but Simpson frees himself.
Mallao being controlled here, momentarily.
Simpson trying to control but Mallao is working from the bottom.
Simpson slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallao wants to control but Simpson passes into side.
A lull in the action here as Simpson stalls from top position.
Simpson in side control, throwing shots but Mallao defends.
Mallao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mallao can't do much from the bottom here.
Mallao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Simpson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mallao closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Simpson to the mat! Simpson manages to get full guard.
Simpson working a defensive guard here.
Simpson wriggles free and stands up.
Mallao misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson shoots in and gets a takedown into Mallao's guard.
Simpson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simpson lands a couple of elbows.
Simpson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Simpson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simpson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mallao is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson trying to control but Mallao is working from the bottom.
Simpson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jay Simpson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mallao closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Simpson is pressing down on Mallao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mallao wants to stand and escape but instead Simpson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Simpson controls from within his opponent's guard.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mallao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mallao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Simpson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Simpson throws a head kick that misses
and Mallao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
Mallao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mallao closes the distance looking to clinch
and Simpson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mallao!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson tries to control but Mallao wriggling away.
Mallao blocking the ground and pound.
Mallao is looking to get to half guard.
Simpson controlling the position easily from mount.
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 looking to finish with strikes here!
Simpson controlling the position easily from mount.
Jay Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jay Simpson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mallao tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Simpson counters with a shoot takedown. Mallao fights it but they end up in guard.
Simpson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson prevents Mallao from getting back to his feet.
Mallao can't keep his opponent in guard - Simpson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Simpson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mallao trying to control from the bottom.
Simpson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simpson scores a takedown into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simpson trying to control but Mallao is having none of it.
Mallao is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simpson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Simpson!
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FIGHT
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