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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malachi Leatherwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
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193 cm
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245 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malachi Leatherwood!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leatherwood fails to land with a series of punches.
Leatherwood swings widly with a right hand
and Simpson counters with a shoot takedown. Leatherwood fights it but they end up in guard.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Leatherwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leatherwood keeping full guard, as Simpson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson trying to control but Leatherwood is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leatherwood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simpson tries to free his leg and advance position but Leatherwood is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Leatherwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Simpson looking to pass the guard.
Simpson trying to control but Leatherwood is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leatherwood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Leatherwood won't allow it.
Simpson is working for takedown but Leatherwood is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leatherwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simpson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson manages to pull guard.
Leatherwood gets to his feet - Simpson follows without any prompting.
Leatherwood throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
Malachi Leatherwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leatherwood scores with a leg kick.
Leatherwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leatherwood lands a big head kick that sends Simpson tumbling to the mat! Leatherwood takes a step backwards and waves Simpson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Homer Simpson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leatherwood throws a sloppy head kick
and Simpson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Simpson wants to free his trapped foot but Leatherwood is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leatherwood is defending against the submission attempts here by Simpson.
Leatherwood is looking for a sweep. Simpson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leatherwood is trying is best to control the position here.
Simpson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leatherwood is refusing to be controlled, as Simpson sits in half guard.
Leatherwood tries to roll over but Simpson keeps him under control.
Simpson wants to take a breather but Leatherwood is having none of it.
Leatherwood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simpson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leatherwood wants to control but Simpson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Simpson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leatherwood doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simpson.
Simpson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Leatherwood!
Simpson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Leatherwood is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Leatherwood and Simpson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Simpson trying to control the position but Leatherwood is working away.
Leatherwood regains half guard there - taking advantage of Simpson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malachi Leatherwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Homer Simpson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Simpson blocks a head kick by Leatherwood.
Leatherwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simpson.
Leatherwood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simpson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Simpson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leatherwood is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leatherwood has escaped and now he's on top!
Leatherwood wants to stand and escape but instead Simpson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Homer Simpson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leatherwood is adopting a defensive guard.
Simpson is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leatherwood has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Simpson trying to control but Leatherwood is working from the bottom.
Simpson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two 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.
Simpson has gone for a leg lock! Leatherwood slips out almost immediately though and dives into Simpson's guard.
Simpson controls Leatherwood momentarily but Leatherwood frees himself.
Simpson looking for a guillotine here but Leatherwood defends easily.
Simpson has a closed guard, preventing Leatherwood from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simpson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leatherwood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simpson has a closed guard, preventing Leatherwood from standing up.
Simpson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leatherwood tries to stand but Simpson is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leatherwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simpson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leatherwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simpson circles away quickly and effectively.
Simpson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leatherwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simpson.
Leatherwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simpson circles away quickly and effectively.
Simpson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leatherwood sprawls and moves away.
Leatherwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leatherwood loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Simpson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simpson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malachi Leatherwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Homer Simpson's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Simpson defending well as Leatherwood loads up on a big left hand.
Simpson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leatherwood sprawls and moves away.
Leatherwood throws a right hand that misses
and Simpson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Simpson.
Leatherwood lands an elbow inside that Simpson shrugs off.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Leatherwood forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simpson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leatherwood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simpson has clasped his hands together around Leatherwood's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Simpson trying to control the position but Leatherwood is working away.
You can see the frustration on Leatherwood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leatherwood keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson throws an elbow but Leatherwood slips to the side and avoids it well.
Leatherwood prevents Simpson from improving position.
Simpson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Simpson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Leatherwood rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Simpson's guard! Nice work there by Leatherwood!
Leatherwood trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simpson's guard.
Homer Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leatherwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leatherwood wanted to stand there but Simpson had control of the position.
Leatherwood stands and steps away. Simpson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Simpson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leatherwood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simpson is looking to counter the offense by Leatherwood and move into the clinch.
Leatherwood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson takes a shot to the head.
Leatherwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpson.
A shot in the inside from Leatherwood.
Simpson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson jumps guard but Leatherwood stands there with Simpson around his waist. Simpson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leatherwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Leatherwood lands a knee to the head.
Simpson is working for takedown but Leatherwood is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leatherwood just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Leatherwood on the inside.
Leatherwood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Simpson is rocked!
Leatherwood misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to stay close but Leatherwood steps back to make room for something. Simpson seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Leatherwood and Simpson drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Malachi Leatherwood!
Malachi Leatherwood made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.
Homer Simpson spoke after the fight, saying 'DOH! I will be back stronger the next time '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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