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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Simpson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eddie Alvarez's chin.
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163 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Simpson's shoulder, as Simpson tries to avoid the shot.
Simpson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
Simpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown. Simpson tries to sprawl out of it but Alvarez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simpson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richard Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Alvarez.
Alvarez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alvarez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson looks to land a combination. Alvarez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Simpson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick from Simpson lands but Alvarez takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick by Alvarez misses
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez shoots and misses
and Simpson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alvarez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Alvarez backing up. Alvarez nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away.
Alvarez looks gassed!
Simpson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Simpson moves away
and Simpson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alvarez thinking.
Alvarez moves forwards but Simpson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alvarez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Alvarez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Simpson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Simpson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvarez at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alvarez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simpson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simpson!
A left and a right from Simpson both land. Nice combination.
Simpson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alvarez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Simpson.
Simpson lands with a slapping head kick.
Simpson lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvarez off the cage and back into rage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Simpson lands with a nice combination. Alvarez backs away looking to recover.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Alvarez avoids them all with ease.
Simpson scores with a head kick.
Alvarez shoots for a takedown but Simpson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alvarez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simpson, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Simpson misses
and Alvarez counters with a nice leg kick.
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simpson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No joy there for Simpson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Simpson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simpson lands a jab to the nose.
Alvarez shoots in but Simpson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simpson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvarez's head backwards.
Simpson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richard Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarez doesn't seem bothered though.
Simpson scores with a decent looking hook.
Simpson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alvarez on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands with a kick to the temple. Alvarez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Simpson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Simpson.
Alvarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simpson pinned against the cage. Simpson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simpson fails to land with a series of punches.
Simpson connects with a jab.
Simpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alvarez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Simpson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarez circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez tries to clinch up
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Simpson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Simpson tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick from Simpson.
Alvarez tries to clinch
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simpson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simpson lands with a kick to the temple. Alvarez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simpson's waist but Simpson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
Simpson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Richard Simpson is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
A lazy left from Simpson finds it's target.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Alvarez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simpson swivels and escapes.
Richard Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Alvarez.
Alvarez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvarez ducks right into an uppercut from Simpson.
Simpson tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simpson lands a high kick!
Alvarez takes one to the side of the head.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Simpson.
A low kick from Alvarez misses
and Simpson counters with a right hand to the body.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Simpson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alvarez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alvarez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Simpson.
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Richard Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alvarez throws a combination that misses
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson lands a jab-cross combination.
Simpson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Left hook, right uppercut from Simpson.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Simpson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Simpson scores with a four punch combination!
Simpson lands a head kick!
Simpson throws a combination. Alvarez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Simpson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alvarez shoots in for a double leg but Simpson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpson throws the kick towards the body but Alvarez avoids it.
Simpson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alvarez moves out of range as Simpson throws a body kick.
A head kick from Simpson lands but Alvarez takes it in his stride.
Alvarez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Simpson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Alvarez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez drops his hands momentarily and Simpson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simpson cracks Alvarez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Simpson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Simpson scores with a jab. Alvarez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Simpson misses with a kick to the body.
Alvarez shoots in for a double leg but Simpson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Simpson.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simpson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alvarez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Simpson dominated that second round.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alvarez shoots for a takedown but Simpson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alvarez takes one on the button.
Simpson throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown. Simpson tries to sprawl out of it but Alvarez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simpson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simpson scores with a body shot.
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Alvarez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Simpson has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simpson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Simpson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Simpson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Simpson.
Simpson connects with a high kick.
Simpson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simpson connects with a crisp jab.
Simpson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alvarez will feel that in the morning.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simpson, as that shot connected.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarez doesn't seem bothered though.
Alvarez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alvarez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez moves forwards but Simpson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alvarez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alvarez tries to clinch
and Simpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Simpson scores with a decent looking hook.
Simpson lands with a cross.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Alvarez moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Alvarez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alvarez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Simpson thuds his right hand into Alvarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Simpson finds it's way through Alvarez's defenses.
Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combo that has Simpson backing up. Simpson nods at Alvarez to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Simpson stalks Alvarez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alvarez's face. Alvarez staggers backwards, shaken.
Simpson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Simpson stuns Alvarez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Simpson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Richard Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Alvarez.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simpson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Simpson swinging wilding here.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvarez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alvarez.
Simpson wants to stand up but Alvarez is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throwing strikes from guard but Simpson blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez gets to his feet - Simpson follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simpson, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Simpson!
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RATING
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