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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalen Simpkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cletus Cassidy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalen Simpkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cletus Cassidy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassidy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simpkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cassidy pinned against the cage. Cassidy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simpkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cassidy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cassidy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpkins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Simpkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalen Simpkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cassidy misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpkins.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cassidy.
Cassidy is trying to push Simpkins away but Simpkins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cassidy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cletus Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassidy misses with a combination
and Simpkins counters by clinching up.
Simpkins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cassidy after a bit of a struggle.
Simpkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Cassidy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Cassidy does no damage.
Simpkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cassidy as he avoids it easily.
Cassidy gets tackled into the cage by Simpkins. Simpkins maintains the clinch.
Simpkins working hard to break the clinch.
Simpkins keeps control of Cassidy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cassidy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simpkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Cassidy throws a nice looking combination but Simpkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simpkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cassidy is fending him off so far but Simpkins persists. Nope, Cassidy circles away and we're back to standing.
Simpkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Cassidy does no damage.
Simpkins wants to land a leg kick but Cassidy is out of range.
A head kick misses from Cassidy.
A punch combination from Cassidy misses.
Cassidy tries to clinch but Simpkins is having none of it.
Simpkins has closed the distance and engaged Cassidy in a clinch.
Cassidy tries to break the clinch but Simpkins is controlling the position.
Cassidy throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpkins.
Cassidy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cassidy misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassidy breaks from the clinch.
Cassidy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Simpkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cassidy circles away.
Simpkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cassidy as he avoids it easily.
Simpkins is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy fails to land with a series of punches.
Cassidy throws a right and a left that Simpkins avoids nicely.
Cassidy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpkins.
Simpkins blocks an uppercut.
Simpkins tries for a takedown but Cassidy manages to get underhooks.
Cassidy prevents Simpkins from breaking the clinch.
Cassidy is trying to break the clinch but Simpkins has him pressed against the cage.
Cassidy manages to break the clinch.
Simpkins throws a head kick but Cassidy moves out of range.
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cassidy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cassidy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpkins counters with a two punch combo.
Simpkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cassidy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simpkins somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy shoots in for a double leg but Simpkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cassidy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simpkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cassidy throws a shot from downtown. Simpkins moves away and avoids it.
Simpkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cassidy momentarily.
Cassidy leaves Simpkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassidy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpkins slips a jab and a cross from Cassidy.
Simpkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Cassidy.
Cassidy looks for a takedown but Simpkins sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus Cassidy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Simpkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simpkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cassidy throws a right hand that Simpkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Simpkins also avoids with ease.
Simpkins connects with a crisp jab.
Cassidy misses with a head kick.
Cassidy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simpkins dodges the punch combination from Cassidy.
A punch combination from Cassidy misses.
Cassidy is breathing heavily.
Cassidy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Simpkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Simpkins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassidy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy is looking to break free of the clinch but Simpkins has double underhooks.
Simpkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simpkins slips a jab and a cross from Cassidy.
Simpkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Cassidy.
Cassidy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simpkins staying out of range there.
Cassidy throws a head kick but Simpkins moves out of range.
Cassidy throws a series of punches but Simpkins moves out of range.
Simpkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simpkins shoots in but Cassidy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simpkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalen Simpkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cassidy fails to land with a series of punches.
Cassidy is looking to clinch but Simpkins is avoiding it.
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Simpkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cassidy.
Cassidy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cassidy misses with the combination.
Simpkins lunges at Cassidy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cassidy's hand.
Cassidy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simpkins.
Simpkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cassidy.
A head kick misses from Simpkins.
Sloppy strikes from Cassidy. Those never looked like landing.
Simpkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassidy throws a series of punches but Simpkins avoids them all with ease.
Cassidy gets tackled into the cage by Simpkins. Simpkins maintains the clinch.
Simpkins manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpkins trying to control the position here.
Simpkins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cassidy wants to stand and escape but instead Simpkins has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cassidy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simpkins is controlling him.
Cassidy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cassidy wants to get back to his feet but Simpkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Cassidy has wrist control.
Cassidy wants to stand but Simpkins is controlling the position.
Cassidy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simpkins.
Cassidy keeping moving, preventing Simpkins from controlling successfully.
Cassidy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Simpkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cassidy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpkins stops Cassidy from standing up.
Simpkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kalen Simpkins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cassidy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpkins counters with a one-two to the body.
Simpkins fails with the takedown.
Cassidy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cassidy moves to clinch but Simpkins breaks away
and Simpkins moves into the clinch.
Cassidy tries to break free but Simpkins pushes him back against the cage.
Cassidy is trying to break the clinch but Simpkins is controlling him.
Simpkins stalls.
Simpkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Cassidy has double underhooks.
Simpkins is working for takedown but Cassidy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cassidy manages to break the clinch.
Kalen Simpkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpkins slips a jab and a cross from Cassidy.
Cletus Cassidy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy misses with a combination
and Simpkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cassidy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cassidy has a couple of punches blocked by Simpkins.
Cassidy manages to break the clinch.
Simpkins fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalen Simpkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simpkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cassidy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simpkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cassidy defends it nicely.
Cassidy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cassidy scores a takedown into full mount!
Simpkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Cassidy has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy looking to control but Simpkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simpkins tries to hold on but Cassidy postures up.
Simpkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cassidy wants to control the pace but Simpkins is squirming around nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassidy controlling the pace for now.
Cassidy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simpkins is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cletus Cassidy.
Simpkins shoots in for a takedown but Cassidy shows good takedown defense.
Simpkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Cassidy.
Cassidy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Simpkins blocking some punches.
Cassidy misses with some punches.
Simpkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simpkins is trying to push Cassidy away but Cassidy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cassidy blocks the body kick.
Cassidy misses with a few strikes there.
Cassidy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simpkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cassidy as he jumps to the side.
Simpkins moves out of range of the body kick from Cassidy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassidy misses with a double jab.
Cassidy misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpkins rushes Cassidy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus Cassidy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cassidy 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Cletus Cassidy!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Cletus Cassidy!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Cletus Cassidy!
Cletus Cassidy wins by unanimous decision!
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