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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Francois Marais (ranked 4958 p4p, 392 weight class) and Aaron Simpson (ranked 4543 p4p, 372 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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154 lbs
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173 cm
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147 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Francois Marais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aaron Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marais gets caught napping as Simpson dives in and scores a takedown. Marais manages to retain guard.
Simpson postures up.
Marais lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
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.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Marais from controlling successfully.
Marais controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marais stands and throws Simpson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson prevents Marais from improving position.
Marais is trying to get an arm triangle but Simpson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson is not content to let Marais control the position.
Simpson is trying to control Marais's posture but Marais avoids it.
Simpson is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two 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.
Marais tries to move into full mount but can't pass Simpson's legs.
Marais trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Marais controlling the position.
Marais seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Simpson for as long as he can get away with.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simpson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marais goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Simpson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marais's guard! Nice work there by Simpson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marais working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Simpson has passed into half guard!
Simpson trying to control the action but Marais is working from the bottom.
Simpson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Simpson wants to pass the guard but Marais is defending well.
Marais is looking for a sweep. Simpson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marais is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simpson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simpson's back!
Marais really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Simpson.
Marais looking to break Simpson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Simpson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Marais will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Marais patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Marais not allowing Simpson to control his hands.
Marais has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Simpson's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Marais dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marais defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simpson.
Marais shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simpson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Simpson looking for a sweep. Not yet Simpson, not yet.
Simpson can't keep his opponent in guard - Marais advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Simpson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Francois Marais overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simpson looking to control but Marais passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marais prevents Simpson from improving his position.
Simpson won't allow Marais to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marais with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simpson is looking for a sweep. Marais is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marais trying to mount his opponent but Simpson defends it.
Marais trying to control from half guard but Simpson is working away.
Simpson tries to roll over but Marais keeps him under control.
Marais is trying to control the action in half guard but Simpson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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 is defending against the submission attempts here by Marais.
Marais content to control rather than advance.
Simpson trying to control but Marais postures up.
Marais is trying to work for a kimura but Simpson is defending well.
Simpson wants to improve his position but Marais is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marais seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marais throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marais closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Simpson quickly recovers to half guard.
Simpson is looking to control Marais's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simpson avoid being mounted?
Simpson is looking for a sweep. Marais is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marais looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marais is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simpson can do to turn this around?
Marais works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marais wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Simpson struggling a bit here.
Simpson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marais wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simpson keeps working.
Marais advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson tries to improve his position but instead Marais has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Marais dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Marais shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Marais from controlling successfully.
Marais pushing down on Simpson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simpson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marais is working away from the top position though.
Marais stalling.
Marais tries to pass to full mount but Simpson defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marais is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marais wants to control but Simpson is keeping him busy.
Marais is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marais trying to mount his opponent but Simpson defends it.
Simpson is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simpson is looking to control Marais's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simpson avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simpson drives through with a takedown into Marais's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Simpson won't allow Marais to sweep him here.
Marais working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Simpson has passed into half guard!
Marais avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Simpson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marais actively working from the bottom here.
Simpson prevents Marais from improving his position.
Simpson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marais keeps working.
Marais is looking to control Simpson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marais avoid being mounted?
Simpson is looking to take a break and control but Marais is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Marais tries to roll over but Simpson keeps him under control.
Marais regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simpson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simpson being controlled here momentarily.
Simpson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marais works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simpson trying to control but Marais is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simpson is defended easily by Marais.
Aaron Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francois Marais is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marais closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Simpson's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francois Marais showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marais 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francois Marais!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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