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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sly Randolph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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151 lbs
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170 cm
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156 lbs
39 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
31 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sly Randolph! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
39 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson ! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Randolph moves out of range of the strikes. Randolph thows a body shot but no joy. Randolph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away. Simpson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Simpson .
Randolph lands a leg kick that knocks Simpson off balance momentarily. Randolph throws a lazy right hand but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The crowd cheers as Simpson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Randolph doesn't seem phased though. Randolph moves out of range of the body kick. Randolph cracks a nice hook into Simpson 's ribs. Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randolph was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson . Simpson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Randolph throws a wild body kick that Simpson sees coming a mile off. Randolph pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randolph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simpson .
That's one minute gone in the round. A clash of legs there as Simpson blocks the low kick. A shot to the body from Randolph misses and Simpson counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Simpson .
A swing and a miss from Randolph. Simpson slips a straight right by Randolph. The fighters circling - Randolph throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Simpson blocks a jab. Randolph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Randolph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Good leg kick by Simpson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Randolph throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Simpson staying out of range there. Randolph throws a low kick, looking for Simpson 's leg but Simpson calmly moves out of range. Nice straight punches there by Simpson . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Simpson .
That's two minutes gone in the round. A leg kick checked by Randolph. Simpson scores with a spinning back kick! Randolph closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A shot to the body from Randolph misses letting Simpson counter with a right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Simpson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Randolph ducks under a wild hook from Simpson . Simpson lands with an uppercut that bounces Randolph off the cage and back into range. Randolph throws a hook but Simpson blocks it. Sly Randolph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Simpson 's corner calls for a 1-2. Simpson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Simpson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simpson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A clash of legs there as Randolph blocks the low kick. Randolph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Simpson checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A low kick from Randolph misses and Simpson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Randolph's knee momentarily. Randolph swings widly with a right hand
and Simpson counters with a good, hard body kick but Randolph shrugs it off. Randolph throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily. Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Randolph misses with a wild body shot. Randolph throws a leg kick but Simpson moved away. Simpson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Randolph explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Simpson loads up on a big right hand but Randolph slips the punch. Randolph bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Simpson avoids the body shot from Randolph.
Simpson lands with a right hand. Randolph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simpson 's sensitive parts. Randolph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Randolph. Simpson missing with a left hand there. Randolph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice jab there from Randolph. Simpson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Randolph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simpson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Randolph lands a jab to Simpson 's midsection. Randolph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simpson doesn't seem bothered though. Simpson looks to land a body kick but Randolph moved away. Simpson scores to the head and body with a nice combination! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Simpson misses with a body kick. Randolph avoids a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Randolph there. 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 Sly Randolph will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Simpson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Randolph can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simpson , right into the meat.
Simpson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Randolph looks for the body kick but Simpson saw that one coming. Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Randolph slips under a jab from Simpson . Randolph slips under a jab. Simpson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Randolph to score an easy takedown into full guard. Randolph is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Randolph throws an elbow that misses. Simpson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Randolph's guard. Nice move by Simpson ! Simpson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Randolph's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Randolph has Simpson pulled in close to control his posture. Simpson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Simpson content to stall in guard here. Randolph has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Simpson prevents Randolph from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Simpson wanted to stand there but Randolph had control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Homer Simpson was stalling too much, according to the referee. Simpson checks a leg kick. Simpson swings for the body but Randolph moves out of range.
Randolph misses with a kick to the body.
Randolph lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simpson at a distance.
Randolph misses with a lunging right hand
and Simpson counters with a left to the body. Simpson throws a leg kick and Randolph counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Randolph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Randolph. Simpson keeping full guard, as Randolph tries to pass. Simpson 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Simpson is trying to control the position but Randolph postures up. Simpson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Simpson controls Randolph momentarily but Randolph frees himself.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Homer Simpson wasn't active enough on the ground. Randolph motions for Simpson to come forward. Randolph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randolph throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it. A jab from Randolph does it's job there. A jab from Simpson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Randolph throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut. Simpson looks to throw the jab but Randolph is out of range. Simpson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Randolph connects with a crisp jab. Randolph swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Randolph scores with a kick to the midsection. Simpson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simpson there as he acknowledges the shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Randolph bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Simpson 's head backwards. Simpson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Randolph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Randolph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Simpson throws a leg kick but Randolph moved away. Simpson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Randolph's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Randolph dominated that second 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.
Simpson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Simpson missing with a left hand there. Randolph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A lazy left from Randolph finds it's target. Nice defenses there by Randolph. Randolph throws a lazy right hand but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randolph. Simpson throws a body punch but Randolph moves out of range. Randolph throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it. The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
A cross from Randolph lands. Randolph takes a body punch but keeps moving. Simpson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Randolph. Simpson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randolph circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round. Randolph misses with a body shot.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randolph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson .
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target. Randolph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Simpson misses with a body shot.
Randolph loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch. Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randolph.
Simpson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A kick lands to the mid section there for Simpson . Simpson scores with a jab. Randolph acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Randolph bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Simpson 's head backwards. Simpson slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Randolph looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely. Randolph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simpson . Randolph jabs at Simpson 's body. Simpson lands a leg kick that knocks Randolph off balance momentarily. Simpson misses with a low kick.
Randolph connects with a solid leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Randolph dips to his left and cracks Simpson with an uppercut! Randolph lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Randolph ducks under a wild hook from Simpson . Randolph throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily. Randolph thows a left - swing and a miss! Simpson misses with a body kick. Simpson swings for the body but Randolph moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Randolph bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Randolph connects with a solid leg kick. Randolph cracks Simpson with a good jab. Simpson connects with a body shot that sends Randolph's belly button to the back. Simpson misses with a looping left. Randolph with a body punch. A glancing blow. Randolph looks to land a right hand but Simpson moved out of range. Good shot there by Simpson . Simpson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Randolph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson .
Randolph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Simpson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Randolph at a distance.
Randolph connects with a leg kick. Simpson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Simpson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Randolph's calf. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Simpson tries to land a front kick but Randolph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Randolph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Randolph throws a poor cross that misses
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand. Randolph throws a hook but Simpson blocks it. Simpson thows a left - swing and a miss! Randolph fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Simpson throws out a loose jab but Randolph uses good head movement to avoid it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Randolph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson .
Simpson lands with a nice body punch. Simpson throws a leg kick that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Randolph clearly takes that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Randolph misses with a straight left. Randolph works the jab nicely. Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Simpson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Simpson 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Randolph lands a nice shot that snaps Simpson 's head back.
Randolph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab. Randolph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson .
Randolph throws a front kick aimed at Simpson 's knee but Simpson avoids it well. Simpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Randolph. Sly Randolph is winning the standup battle so far. Simpson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Simpson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Randolph throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand. Simpson cracks Randolph with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simpson misses with a body shot.
Randolph goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Randolph swings and misses with a shot to the body and Randolph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Randolph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Randolph.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Randolph moves out of range. Simpson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Randolph. That did some damage! Randolph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Randolph throws a hook to the side of Simpson 's head but Simpson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A jab from Randolph does it's job there. Simpson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Randolph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Randolph on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Simpson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Randolph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson . Randolph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away. Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randolph manages to avoid it. Simpson moves away from the strike by Randolph. Randolph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Simpson misses with a hook. Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Randolph lands with a right hand. Randolph moves away from the strike by Simpson . Simpson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Randolph misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Randolph misses with a straight left. Randolph goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Good leg kick by Simpson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Simpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Randolph. Randolph looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Simpson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Randolph has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Randolph and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Some bone on bone action there as Randolph checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Simpson throws a leg kick that misses. Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A low kick from Randolph is predictable there and Simpson counters with an inside leg kick. Randolph lands with a nice body punch. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Randolph.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Randolph scores with a nice strike. Randolph has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simpson . Randolph throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick. Randolph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away. Simpson keeps Randolph at a distance using the push kick. Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Randolph is just out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A big left from Simpson misses. Simpson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Simpson wants to slow Randolph down by chopping away at his legs. Randolph digs a good hook to Simpson 's body.
Randolph throws a front kick aimed at Simpson 's knee but Simpson avoids it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Randolph had his way with Homer Simpson in that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Randolph lands a front kick. Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randolph manages to avoid it. Randolph throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily. Randolph darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Randolph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it. Simpson misses with a low kick.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Simpson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Randolph. Simpson misses the jab. Randolph misses with a leg kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Randolph.
Nice defenses there by Simpson . Simpson slips a straight right by Randolph.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simpson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Randolph's sensitive parts. Randolph throws a low kick but Simpson moves out of range easily. Randolph misses with a hook. Randolph throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily. Simpson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Randolph. Simpson lands with a nice combination. Randolph backs away looking to recover. Simpson throws the kick towards the body but Randolph avoids it. Randolph stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simpson . Randolph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simpson . Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randolph was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson . Randolph pushes Simpson away with a front kick. Randolph misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Simpson delivers a nice body kick. Simpson throws the kick towards the body but Randolph avoids it. Randolph swings widly with a right hand
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand. Randolph is looking to slow Simpson down with leg kicks. Randolph swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Homer Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Simpson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Simpson walks into a stiff left hand from Randolph. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A decent looking body kick lands there for Simpson . Randolph misses with an uppercut. Simpson throws a body punch but Randolph moves out of range. Simpson lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Simpson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Randolph. Randolph takes a jab right on the kisser.
Randolph thows a left - swing and a miss! Randolph throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simpson . Randolph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Sly Randolph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Randolph checks a low kick from Simpson . Randolph with a nice cross. Simpson throws a leg kick that misses. Simpson misses with a leg kick. Simpson throws a body punch but Randolph moves out of range. Randolph throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A solid leg kick lands there for Simpson .
Randolph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Randolph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simpson 's sensitive parts. Randolph checks a leg kick. Randolph digs a good hook to Simpson 's body.
Randolph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Randolph scores with a decent looking hook. Good standup being displayed there by Randolph as he connects with a hook. Randolph bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Simpson throws a solid leg kick but Randolph takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Simpson . Randolph misses with a looping left. Simpson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Randolph. Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sly Randolph. Well Randolph has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sly Randolph! A very excited looking Sly Randolph made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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