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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Simon Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike BangEm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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155 cm
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130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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150 cm
19
135 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Simpson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike BangEm! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! BangEm throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely. BangEm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. BangEm's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and BangEm duly obliges. BangEm connects with a looping right hand.
BangEm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. BangEm throws a series of punches but Simpson avoids them all with ease. Mike BangEm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. BangEm throws a right and a left that both miss. BangEm lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
BangEm throws a wild combination but nothing lands. BangEm looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well. BangEm misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but BangEm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. BangEm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. BangEm scores with a hook to the body. Simpson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. BangEm swinging wildly here.
Simpson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching BangEm on his heels. He'll look to pass BangEm's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simpson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Simpson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. BangEm is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simpson is controlling him. BangEm looks winded! Simpson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simpson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Simpson throws a big right hand that misses. 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 pushes down on BangEm's leg and manages to get into half guard. Simpson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! BangEm could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Simpson has cracked it and BangEm is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Simpson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Simpson!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
47% |
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