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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between OJ Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam McLaughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam McLaughlin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, OJ Simpson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam McLaughlin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson blocks a head kick by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin gets caught flat footed, as Simpson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McLaughlin can't keep his opponent in guard - Simpson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Simpson stops McLaughlin from getting back to his feet.
McLaughlin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McLaughlin is trying to keep Simpson in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simpson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simpson won't allow McLaughlin to get back to his feet.
McLaughlin being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin looking for a sweep. Not yet McLaughlin, not yet.
Simpson controls from within his opponent's guard.
McLaughlin is looking to stand up but Simpson isn't so interested in that idea.
Simpson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
McLaughlin looking to control.
McLaughlin keeping full guard, as Simpson tries to pass.
McLaughlin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simpson is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Simpson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McLaughlin pinned against the cage. McLaughlin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McLaughlin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simpson scores a takedown into full mount!
McLaughlin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson trying to control but McLaughlin is having none of it.
Simpson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McLaughlin is now in Simpson's guard. A big mistake from Simpson there, giving up the dominant position!
Simpson is breathing heavily.
McLaughlin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Simpson is proving hard to escape from.
McLaughlin stands up over Simpson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing McLaughlin from controlling successfully.
Simpson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simpson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McLaughlin manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLaughlin keeping full guard, as Simpson tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Simpson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Simpson shoots for a takedown but McLaughlin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simpson moves forwards but McLaughlin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McLaughlin scores with a head kick.
McLaughlin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by McLaughlin!
McLaughlin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McLaughlin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simpson has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McLaughlin thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin lands a head kick!
Nice takedown defense from McLaughlin. No joy for Simpson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for OJ Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLaughlin scores with a push kick.
McLaughlin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McLaughlin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Simpson with that takedown attempt.
McLaughlin throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
Simpson avoids the head kick by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a front kick that sends Simpson stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands with a kick to the temple. Simpson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Simpson is rocked!
McLaughlin lands a nice looking body kick.
Simpson blocks a head kick by McLaughlin.
OJ Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simpson.
McLaughlin tries a head kick but it misses.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot.
Simpson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McLaughlin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McLaughlin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McLaughlin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McLaughlin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on McLaughlin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four 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 wants to control but McLaughlin is keeping him busy.
McLaughlin is trying to improve his position.
McLaughlin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Simpson avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam McLaughlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McLaughlin throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McLaughlin lands a front kick.
McLaughlin thuds his shin into the meat of Simpson's side.
McLaughlin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simpson closes this distance looking for a takedown but McLaughlin circles away.
Simpson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simpson lands in his opponent's guard.
McLaughlin trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Simpson!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLaughlin looking to control but Simpson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McLaughlin controlling from the full mount.
McLaughlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simpson is looking to escape.
That's two 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.
Simpson is working to get back to half guard.
McLaughlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
McLaughlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simpson wants to hold on but McLaughlin pushes him away.
McLaughlin looking to control but Simpson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simpson is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
McLaughlin controlling from mount.
Simpson is squirming around, avoiding McLaughlin's attempts to control the action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Adam McLaughlin just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A solid leg kick lands there for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam McLaughlin really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin throws a combination. Simpson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but McLaughlin shows good takedown defense.
McLaughlin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice takedown defense from McLaughlin. No joy for Simpson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for OJ Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Simpson throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Adam McLaughlin has been cut.
Simpson tries to land a body kick
and McLaughlin counters with a body kick that stops Simpson in his tracks momentarily.
Simpson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McLaughlin sprawls well initially but Simpson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin tries to kick Simpson off but Simpson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin is defending against the submission attempts here by Simpson.
Simpson stands up and beckons McLaughlin to join him on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simpson.
Simpson misses with a combination
and McLaughlin counters with a body kick that stops Simpson in his tracks momentarily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
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.
McLaughlin throws a lazy head kick
and Simpson counters with a nice double leg into side control. McLaughlin won't be happy with that.
McLaughlin is looking to reverse the position.
McLaughlin is trying to get back to his feet.
McLaughlin struggling a bit here.
McLaughlin is trying to buck Simpson off.
Simpson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin struggling a bit here.
Simpson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Simpson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Simpson throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Simpson rather than just go for the knockout.
Simpson misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
Simpson avoids a punch combination nicely.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson closes this distance looking for a takedown but McLaughlin circles away.
Simpson looks for a takedown but McLaughlin sprawls well.
McLaughlin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Simpson had his way with Adam McLaughlin in that round.
The cut man is working on Adam McLaughlin's cut.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Simpson.
McLaughlin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Simpson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Simpson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Simpson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McLaughlin tries to escape but Simpson is in control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McLaughlin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simpson avoids the head kick by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simpson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McLaughlin is looking to stand up but Simpson isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson thows a big elbow that misses.
McLaughlin wants to get back to his feet but Simpson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McLaughlin kicks Simpson off and gets to his feet.
McLaughlin misses with a wild combination.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking body kick.
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McLaughlin throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Adam McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simpson clinches but McLaughlin breaks the clinch
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Simpson slips a jab and a cross from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for McLaughlin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A good leg kick by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
OJ Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Simpson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... OJ Simpson!
OJ Simpson is the new middleweight champion!
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