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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson comes into the arena with The champ blaring out of the sound system. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Killa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Killa is working for a kimura but Simpson is defending it quite comfortably.
Killa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Simpson trying to hold on to Killa's head to control him but Killa postures up.
Killa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simpson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson missing with punches from the bottom.
Simpson is trying to stand back up but Killa is controlling him
Killa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Killa seems to be looking for submissions.
Killa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Simpson is squirming around, avoiding Killa's attempts to control the action.
That's two 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 tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simpson is squirming around, avoiding Killa's attempts to control the action.
Killa looking for a guillotine from mount but Simpson is having none of it.
Killa looks gassed!
Simpson is controlling an arm, preventing Killa from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa is stalling here but it's allowed Simpson to get half guard.
Killa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simpson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simpson is trying to control but can't.
Simpson is trying to stand.
Killa is tying to control. Simpson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simpson is trying to control but Killa manages to pass to mount!
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.
Killa content just to control the position here.
Killa looking to control but Simpson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simpson working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killa tries to control but Simpson wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Killa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Killa circles away easily
and Killa counters with a shoot takedown. Simpson fights it but they end up in guard.
Simpson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Killa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Killa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simpson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Killa is controlling him.
Killa trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Simpson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Killa is looking for a triangle but Simpson pushes his legs off easily.
Killa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Killa trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simpson is one step ahead there.
Simpson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Killa is proving hard to escape from.
Killa trying to control the position.
Killa has his foot on Simpson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simpson works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Simpson escapes and throws Killa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Simpson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simpson working away.
Killa is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Killa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Simpson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Killa, who protects the arm well.
Killa struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Killa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Killa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Killa counters with a two punch combo.
Simpson darts in trying to clinch
and Killa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Killa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simpson is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson is looking to sweep but instead, Killa has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa is looking for a kimura here.
Killa wants to take a breather but Simpson is having none of it.
Killa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simpson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Killa.
Killa is pressing down on Simpson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simpson is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simpson is trying to maintain the position but Killa is very close to passing his half guard.
Simpson trying to get back to full guard but Killa takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Simpson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to control Killa's body but Killa pushes him off. Simpson squirms to his side and now Killa has his back!
Killa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Killa tries to get the hooks in deep but Simpson pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to control his opponent's hands but Killa gets his hands free.
Killa looking for the choke but no joy.
Simpson turns into Killa and is now in his guard.
Danny Killa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpson stands and throws Killa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simpson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Killa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Killa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Killa!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
24% |
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