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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Simpleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grgur Zvonimir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frankie Simpleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grgur Zvonimir!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zvonimir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grgur Zvonimir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zvonimir tries a head kick but it misses.
Zvonimir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simpleton throws out the jab.
Zvonimir throws a head kick that misses.
Simpleton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zvonimir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zvonimir keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simpleton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simpleton lands in his opponent's guard.
Simpleton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zvonimir is proving hard to escape from.
Simpleton postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zvonimir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simpleton stopping the sweep attempt from Zvonimir.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpleton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simpleton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zvonimir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simpleton manages to get himself to full guard.
Simpleton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zvonimir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zvonimir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zvonimir forces his way into half guard.
Zvonimir is working for a kimura but Simpleton is defending it quite comfortably.
Zvonimir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simpleton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zvonimir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpleton actively working from the bottom here.
Simpleton trying to control but Zvonimir postures up.
Zvonimir is keen to just control but Simpleton is a slippery customer.
Simpleton is defending against the submission attempts here by Zvonimir.
Simpleton is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir wants to pass the guard but Simpleton is defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zvonimir throws a head kick but Simpleton moves out of range.
Zvonimir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simpleton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zvonimir backs up against the cage.
Zvonimir pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Simpleton lands a glancing blow to the side of Zvonimir's head.
It looks like Grgur Zvonimir has been cut.
Zvonimir throws a head kick but Simpleton moves out of range.
Simpleton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zvonimir looks gassed!
Simpleton misses with a takedown attempt - Zvonimir sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Simpleton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpleton misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zvonimir throws a head kick that misses.
Simpleton throws a series of punches but Zvonimir avoids them all with ease.
Zvonimir staying out of range there.
Zvonimir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpleton.
Zvonimir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpleton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simpleton avoids the head kick by Zvonimir.
Zvonimir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpleton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simpleton lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zvonimir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Simpleton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grgur Zvonimir's cut.
That's time! Simpleton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zvonimir throws a head kick but Simpleton moves out of range.
Zvonimir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zvonimir takes one to the chin there.
Simpleton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zvonimir sprawls well initially but Simpleton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Simpleton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zvonimir defending well though.
Simpleton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Simpleton prevents Zvonimir from improving his position.
Simpleton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zvonimir keeps working.
Zvonimir is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Simpleton pulls his head out easily.
Zvonimir is breathing heavily.
Simpleton trying to control the action but Zvonimir is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpleton passes into side control, despite Zvonimir's attempt to control the position.
Zvonimir is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simpleton shoots for a double leg takedown but Zvonimir sprawls well. He's pushed Simpleton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zvonimir shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zvonimir was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zvonimir is looking to work his way around to Simpleton's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Simpleton flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Simpleton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simpleton is controlling an arm, preventing Zvonimir from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Zvonimir avoids the attempt from Simpleton to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Simpleton is on top in guard.
Simpleton wants to control from the top but Zvonimir keeps moving.
Simpleton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simpleton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zvonimir looking for a sweep. Not yet Zvonimir, not yet.
Zvonimir looking for a guillotine here but Simpleton defends easily.
Simpleton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zvonimir is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir keeping moving, preventing Simpleton from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simpleton avoids the head kick by Zvonimir.
Simpleton tries to bum rush Zvonimir with a series of wild strikes but Zvonimir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpleton lands an overhand right.
Simpleton shoots in looking for a takedown. Zvonimir tries to sprawl out of it but Simpleton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zvonimir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simpleton shoots in and bounces Zvonimir off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpleton pushes down on Zvonimir's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zvonimir slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zvonimir keeping moving, preventing Simpleton from controlling successfully.
Zvonimir looking for a guillotine here but Simpleton defends easily.
Zvonimir is looking for a triangle but Simpleton pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Simpleton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grgur Zvonimir's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Simpleton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Simpleton drops back looking for a leg! Zvonimir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zvonimir manages to kick Simpleton off! Simpleton jumps back into Zvonimir's guard.
Zvonimir controls Simpleton momentarily but Simpleton frees himself.
Zvonimir had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Simpleton is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Zvonimir Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Simpleton's back instead.
Simpleton trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Zvonimir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zvonimir working for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zvonimir avoiding Simpleton 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpleton tries to escape the position.
Zvonimir has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Simpleton has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Simpleton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Simpleton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zvonimir swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Simpleton is now in Zvonimir's guard. A big mistake from Zvonimir there, giving up the dominant position!
Zvonimir keeping full guard, as Simpleton tries to pass.
Simpleton trying to control but Zvonimir is working from the bottom.
Zvonimir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simpleton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simpleton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zvonimir is keeping the position for now.
Simpleton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpleton trying to control but Zvonimir is working from the bottom.
Zvonimir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Simpleton avoids the head kick by Zvonimir.
Simpleton avoids the head kick by Zvonimir.
Zvonimir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simpleton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Simpleton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zvonimir?
Simpleton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Simpleton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Zvonimir turns into him and now he's in Simpleton's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpleton thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Frankie Simpleton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zvonimir trying to control but Simpleton is working from the bottom.
Zvonimir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zvonimir trying to control but Simpleton is working from the bottom.
Zvonimir is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Grgur Zvonimir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zvonimir being controlled here momentarily.
Simpleton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Simpleton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simpleton 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Simpleton!
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