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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Andrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer J Pimpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew comes to the cage accompanied by New Divide. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Andrew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Homer J Pimpson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pimpson throws a head kick but Andrew moves out of range.
Pimpson throws a sloppy head kick and Andrew moves out of range easily.
Pimpson throws a head kick but Andrew moves out of range.
Pimpson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pimpson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andrew but Andrew pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Pimpson.
Pimpson throws a head kick that half lands.
Andrew throws a series of punches but Pimpson moves out of range.
Pimpson scores with a takedown into Andrew's guard.
Pimpson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pimpson pushing down on Andrew's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Andrew is trying to stand back up but Pimpson is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pimpson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pimpson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andrew's head.
Andrew keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andrew is trying to stand up here but Pimpson is controlling him well.
Pimpson is working for a submission of some sort.
Pimpson looks gassed!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Andrew throws and low kick but Pimpson moves out of range easily.
Pimpson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrew clinches with his opponent.
That's two 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.
Andrew misses with a knee strike.
Andrew can't break the clinch.
Andrew wants to break free but Pimpson has control.
Andrew is trying to break free.
Andrew wants to get back to striking at distance but Pimpson won't allow it.
Andrew can't break the clinch.
Pimpson tries to land a knee to the head but Andrew blocks with his arms.
Pimpson misses with a knee to the head.
Andrew wants to get back to striking at distance but Pimpson won't allow it.
Pimpson prevents Andrew from breaking the clinch.
Pimpson looking to throw knees to the head but Andrew is blocking nicely.
Pimpson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Andrew wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pimpson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pimpson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pimpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrew wants to clinch up but Pimpson keeps it at a distance.
Andrew misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrew tries to clinch but Pimpson moves out of range.
Andrew moves in looking to clinch but Pimpson pushes him off.
Andrew lands with a shot to the body.
Homer J Pimpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrew throws a combination. Pimpson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Andrew misses with a body shot.
Pimpson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrew scores with a jab to the body.
Pimpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrew.
Andrew has managed to clinch.
Pimpson breaks the clinch.
Andrew scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrew avoids the head kick by Pimpson.
Pimpson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andrew swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrew is looking to clinch.
Andrew tries to clinch up.
Pimpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrew wants to clinch up but Pimpson keeps it at a distance.
Andrew is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andrew throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pimpson.
Andrew tries to clinch but Pimpson moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrew moves in looking to clinch but Pimpson pushes him off.
A punch combination from Andrew misses.
Andrew takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pimpson slips a jab and a cross from Andrew.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gabriel Andrew will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick from Pimpson lands but Andrew takes it in his stride.
Andrew fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Andrew does no damage.
Andrew swings for the body but Pimpson moves out of range.
Andrew doesn't manage to clinch there - Pimpson circles away.
Pimpson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pimpson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrew fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Pimpson.
Pimpson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andrew pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pimpson is out of range and Andrew settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pimpson misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrew looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Andrew misses.
Andrew clinches up with Pimpson and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pimpson manages to break the clinch.
Gabriel Andrew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pimpson slips a jab and a cross from Andrew.
Pimpson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andrew tries to land a leg kick but Pimpson saw it coming and moves away.
Pimpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrew.
Andrew tries to clinch up.
Andrew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andrew throws a series of strikes that have Pimpson backpedaling.
Pimpson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andrew tries to clinch but Pimpson moves out of range.
Andrew lands a slapping body shot.
Andrew stuffs the takedown.
Andrew gets a clinch.
Pimpson breaks from the clinch.
Andrew is looking to wear down Pimpson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Andrew.
Andrew throws a sloppy head kick and Pimpson moves out of range easily.
Andrew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andrew jabs at Pimpson's body.
Pimpson throws a sloppy head kick
and Andrew counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pimpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andrew forces Pimpson back against the cage and clinches.
Pimpson pulls guard.
Andrew has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pimpson is proving hard to escape from.
Andrew preventing the sweep.
Pimpson is breathing heavily.
Pimpson working for submissions but it's allowed Andrew to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrew stands up from half guard.
Andrew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pimpson throws a head kick but Andrew moves out of range.
Andrew finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andrew dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pimpson. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Pimpson.
Pimpson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andrew tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andrew is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andrew moves in looking to clinch but Pimpson pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Andrew lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pimpson backs up against the cage.
A lazy left from Andrew finds it's target.
Andrew looks to land a combination but Pimpson avoids it well.
A nice combination there by Andrew.
Andrew moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pimpson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pimpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andrew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrew throws a right and a left that Pimpson avoids nicely.
Andrew throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrew is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andrew rushes Pimpson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pimpson trying to stall but Andrew improves his position.
Pimpson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andrew has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Andrew dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Andrew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andrew gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Andrew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pimpson wants a takedown but no success here.
Pimpson tries to land a knee to the head but Andrew blocks with his arms.
Pimpson tries a knee to the head but Andrew blocks it.
Pimpson is trying to maintain a safe position but Andrew gets an underhook and turns Pimpson into the cage.
Pimpson tries to land a knee to the head but Andrew blocks with his arms.
Andrew tries to stall but Pimpson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andrew is trying to break the clinch but Pimpson has him pressed against the cage.
Pimpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andrew has him pressed against the cage.
Pimpson misses with a knee strike.
Pimpson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pimpson tries to land a knee to the head but Andrew blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pimpson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andrew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pimpson breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Pimpson misses
and Andrew counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andrew.
Andrew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pimpson tries to stall but Andrew uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andrew is trying to break the clinch but Pimpson has him pressed against the cage.
Andrew is trying to break the clinch but Pimpson has him pressed against the cage.
Pimpson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andrew has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andrew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrew scores with a shot to the body.
Pimpson ducks right into an uppercut from Andrew.
Andrew is looking to clinch but Pimpson is avoiding it.
Andrew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pimpson.
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.
Andrew just misses with a punch to the body.
Pimpson throws a lazy head kick
and Andrew counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Andrew misses.
Andrew wants to clinch up but Pimpson keeps it at a distance.
Andrew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andrew wants to clinch up but Pimpson keeps it at a distance.
Pimpson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pimpson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andrew wants to clinch.
Pimpson misses with a takedown attempt - Andrew sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pimpson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pimpson dodges the punch combination from Andrew.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pimpson throws a lazy head kick
and Andrew counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrew scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Andrew does no damage.
Pimpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrew misses with a few strikes there.
Andrew slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pimpson throws a head kick that misses
and Andrew counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Andrew tries to close the distance and clinch but Pimpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andrew throws a head kick that misses.
Andrew tries to clinch there but Pimpson circles away.
Andrew listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Andrew lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Andrew.
Andrew tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pimpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andrew bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pimpson's head backwards.
Andrew is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pimpson throws a sloppy head kick and Andrew moves out of range easily.
Pimpson throws a sloppy head kick and Andrew moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrew thows a body shot but no joy.
Andrew throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andrew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown by Pimpson or perhaps it was just good defense by Andrew which made him look bad.
Gabriel Andrew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homer J Pimpson.
Andrew does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Andrew wants to clinch up but Pimpson keeps it at a distance.
Pimpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pimpson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrew takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pimpson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gabriel Andrew is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pimpson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pimpson.
Pimpson forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pimpson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Andrew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andrew, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Andrew!
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energy
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