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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Len Simon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Gemson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Len Simon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Len Simon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Gemson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon gets tackled into the cage by Gemson. Gemson maintains the clinch.
Gemson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Simon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gemson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simon manages to get himself to full guard.
Gemson is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gemson wants to control from the top but Simon keeps moving.
Simon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gemson is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gemson wants to control from the top but Simon keeps moving.
Simon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon working a defensive guard but Gemson passes into half guard.
Simon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gemson won't allow Simon to sweep him here.
Gemson cracks Simon with a solid left hand.
Simon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gemson wants to stand but Simon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gemson looking to pass the guard.
Simon wants to sweep here but Gemson controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gemson manages to get himself to full guard.
Simon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gemson wants to get back to his feet but Simon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gemson seems keen to control Simon's posture.
Simon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gemson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gemson tries to strike from the bottom.
Gemson controls Simon momentarily but Simon frees himself.
Gemson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gemson looks winded!
Simon landing with the ground and pound.
Gemson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Simon working some strikes from top position.
Gemson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simon landing with the ground and pound.
Simon throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gemson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Len Simon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Simon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gemson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simon slaps away a takedown attempt from Gemson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simon clinches up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gemson as Simon tries to tie him up.
Gemson pushes off an throws an elbow but Simon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Simon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gemson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Simon can't fight it off and eventually Gemson manages to take the fight to the floor. Simon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gemson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simon is looking for a triangle but Gemson pushes his legs off easily.
Simon striking off his back but it's not causing Gemson any problems.
Simon wants to sweep but no luck.
Simon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gemson won't allow Simon to sweep him here.
Gemson is breathing heavily.
Gemson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Simon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gemson is aware though and is defending well.
Simon keeping moving, preventing Gemson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gemson tries to stand but Simon is controlling from the bottom.
Gemson postures up and lands a big shot to Simon's brow.
Simon trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gemson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simon looking for a sweep. Not yet Simon, not yet.
Gemson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Simon working Gemson over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Simon lands a nice short elbow.
Simon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Simon thows a huge punch but Gemson dodges it nicely.
Simon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon working over Gemson with some ground and pound. Gemson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Simon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Simon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Simon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simon winds up and cracks Gemson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Len Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Len Simon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Simon doesn't manage to clinch there - Gemson circles away.
Simon doesn't manage to clinch there - Gemson circles away.
David Gemson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Gemson misses.
Simon tries to clinch up but Gemson circles away and keeps his distance.
David Gemson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gemson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gemson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Simon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gemson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gemson tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Gemson goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Simon turns into him and now he's in Gemson's guard.
Gemson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simon throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon landing with the ground and pound.
Gemson trying to control the position.
Gemson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simon.
Simon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Simon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Simon landing some decent shots from guard.
Simon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Simon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simon is working Gemson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Simon with a nice head shot there.
Gemson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gemson wants to stand and escape but Simon is having none of it.
Simon lands a couple of digs.
Gemson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simon manages to get himself to full guard.
Simon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gemson trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simon working for a triangle but Gemson defends it easily.
Simon wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Simon connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gemson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simon with the ground and pound from mount.
David Gemson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Len Simon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gemson tries to reverse the position but Simon maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Len Simon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simon, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Len Simon!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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