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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Genki Dama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Homer Simpson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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156 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Genki Dama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
50 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dama moves forwards but Simpson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Simpson tries to land a leg kick but Dama saw it coming and moves away.
Dama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dama misses with a left hand
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson works the jab nicely.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dama.
Simpson defending well as Dama loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simpson, right into the meat.
Dama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Dama drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dama preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dama trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Dama looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Dama from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dama with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dama misses with a kick to the body.
Dama misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dama misses with a low kick as Simpson jumps back.
Simpson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dama.
Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dama.
A jab from Simpson misses.
An inside leg kick from Simpson misses.
A swing and a miss from Dama.
Dama looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
Dama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Dama.
Dama throws a big shot that misses.
Dama throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
Dama shoots in but no luck this time.
Homer Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dama moves away from the strike by Simpson.
Dama changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Simpson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A good leg kick by Simpson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dama drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simpson sprawls and moves away.
Good work by Dama as he checks the leg kick.
Dama throws a hook to the side of Simpson's head but Simpson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Simpson on the side of the head.
Genki Dama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Dama moves out of range.
Dama appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dama.
Dama defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Simpson slips a straight right by Dama.
Dama throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dama in his tracks.
Dama tries to move into range but Simpson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dama misses with a body shot.
Simpson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dama scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dama shoots for a double leg takedown but Simpson sprawls well. He's pushed Dama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simpson.
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Simpson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Simpson takes a swing at Dama's ribcage but misses.
Dama misses with a body shot.
Simpson misses with a looping left.
Dama changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dama avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Dama was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Simpson.
Dama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simpson.
Dama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simpson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simpson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Dama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Simpson dominated that round.
That's time! Dama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Simpson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dama checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simpson, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Simpson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Simpson throws a leg kick which misses Dama's front leg but catches the back leg as Dama tries to avoid it.
Dama is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Simpson sprawls well initially but Dama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Simpson tries to roll over but Dama keeps him under control.
Dama stops Simpson from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson is concentrating on defense, preventing Dama from advancing position.
Simpson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dama or perhaps it was just good defense by Simpson, which made it look bad.
Dama misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Simpson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dama. That did some damage!
Dama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson misses with a straight left.
Dama tries to counter with a takedown but Simpson is quick to defend against it.
Dama misses with a hook
and Dama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Dama.
Simpson moves away from the strike by Dama.
Simpson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Homer Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dama misses with a looping right.
Simpson flicks out a counter leg kick but Dama steps away.
Simpson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simpson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simpson wants it to stay on the feet.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
Dama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simpson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genki Dama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson cracks the inside of Dama's front leg.
Dama is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Simpson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Simpson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dama. That did some damage!
Dama misses with a body kick.
Dama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simpson scores with a leg kick.
Dama throws a jab when Simpson was well out of range.
Simpson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Dama.
Dama looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dama is thwarting Simpson's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to get to full guard but Dama has control of the leg.
Dama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Simpson is refusing to be controlled, as Dama sits in half guard.
Simpson is defending against the submission attempts here by Dama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simpson keeping hold of Dama's head, controlling as best he can.
Simpson wants to improve his position but Dama is controlling well.
Simpson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simpson defends it well.
Dama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Dama bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Simpson wants to control but Dama postures up.
Dama throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dama wants to control but Simpson is keeping him busy.
Simpson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dama misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Simpson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Simpson is trying to break free.
Dama is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Simpson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dama is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Simpson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dama scores with punches and elbows.
Genki Dama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dama looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Simpson is controlling Dama 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Dama working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dama wants to sweep here but Simpson controlling him for the moment.
Simpson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simpson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dama shoots in looking for a takedown but Simpson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dama digs a good hook to Simpson's body.
Dama throws out a loose jab but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a low kick, looking for Dama's leg but Dama calmly moves out of range.
Dama seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Genki Dama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simpson avoids it really well and circles away.
Simpson clobbers Dama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dama throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
No joy there for Dama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Simpson lands a glancing blow to the side of Dama's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genki Dama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Simpson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Simpson!
An out of breath Homer Simpson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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