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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sivile Gonya (ranked 914 p4p, 131 weight class) and Joey Simone (ranked 1251 p4p, 169 weight class). Simone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shakewell - Leglock. Sivile Gonya is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sivile Gonya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Gonya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simone has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gonya is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gonya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gonya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Simone quickly recovers to half guard.
Simone wants to improve his position but Gonya is controlling well.
Gonya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simone is trying to maintain the position but Gonya is very close to passing his half guard.
Simone is staying active underneath Gonya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gonya content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone lands with a few short shots to the body.
Simone tries to get to full guard but Gonya has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simone is still trying to improve position.
Gonya is controlling the pace.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gonya is looking for a kimura but Simone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gonya to get the leverage.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gonya is pressing down on Simone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simone is holding on for now.
Simone wants to improve his position but Gonya is controlling well.
Simone is looking to control Gonya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simone avoid being mounted?
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simone checks the leg kick.
Simone drives through and clinches with Gonya against the cage.
Gonya tries a body shot but Simone blocks it.
Simone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonya's elbow.
Gonya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonya feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gonya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Gonya trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonya preventing the sweep.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gonya's guard.
Gonya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simone looking to sit in guard and control but Gonya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Simone throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gonya trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Simone manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simone postures up.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone wants to control from the top but Gonya keeps moving.
Simone won't allow Gonya to sweep him here.
Simone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gonya keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Gonya wants to sweep here but Simone controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonya keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sivile Gonya will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gonya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simone drives through and clinches with Gonya against the cage.
Simone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonyas head.
Simone misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gonya.
Gonya misses with the head strike.
Gonya trying to land knees to the body.
Simone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gonya prevents a body shot from Simone.
Gonya tries to work over Simone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simone lands a right hand.
Simone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simone lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simone misses with a straight left.
A lazy body kick from Gonya
and Gonya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonya moves out of range as Simone strikes.
Gonya wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simone!
Gonya throws a poor cross that misses
and Simone counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simone steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gonya.
The fighters circling - Gonya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simone.
Gonya misses with a takedown attempt - Simone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Simone as he connects with a hook.
Gonya misses with a left hand
and Simone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simone lands with a nice body punch.
Simone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonya.
Simone tries a quick counter leg kick but Gonya is wise to it.
Gonya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gonya misses with a wild body shot.
Gonya is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Simone's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A good leg kick by Simone.
Gonya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simone is fending him off so far but Gonya persists. Nope, Simone circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonya blocks a head kick by Simone.
Gonya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joey Simone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonya. Simone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonya shoots in and drives through. Simone sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sivile Gonya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simone lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gonya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simone moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Simone fails to land.
Simone blocks a body shot from Gonya.
Gonya breaks the clinch.
Sivile Gonya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonya looks to land a right hand but Simone moved out of range.
Simone motions for Gonya to come forward. Simone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gonya scores with a spinning back kick!
Gonya throws a hook but Simone blocks it.
Simone tries to counter with a clinch but Gonya shakes him off and moves away.
Gonya misses with a body shot
and Simone counters with a nice uppercut.
Simone looks for the body kick but Gonya saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Simone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Simone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gonya misses with a low kick.
Gonya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simone.
Simone scores with a push kick.
Gonya throws a good cross that connects.
A low kick from Gonya is predictable there
and Simone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simone throws a front kick that sends Gonya stumbling back into the cage.
Simone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Simone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good leg kick by Simone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Gonya misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Simone misses.
A shot to the liver by Gonya. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simone throws a hook but Gonya avoids it easily.
Simone moves away from the strike by Gonya.
Simone thinks about the counter body kick.
A jab from Gonya misses.
Joey Simone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonya swings for the body but Simone moves out of range.
Gonya fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Simone on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Simone misses the target.
Gonya has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Simone.
Gonya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gonya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away.
Simone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Simone.
Simone blocks a jab.
Gonya slips a straight right by Simone.
Gonya seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Simone lands a lovely overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Simone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Simone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Simone lands a jab to the nose.
Simone instigates a clinch.
Gonya lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Simone.
Gonya crunches a lovely knee into Simone's ribcage.
Gonya works on Simone's body with a couple of short punches.
Gonya manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Simone breaks the clinch.
Simone misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Gonya misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Simone coming out on top.
Simone swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonya.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Gonya.
Simone defending well as Gonya loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simone misses with a leg kick
and Gonya counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Simone punching from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonya manages to get himself to full guard.
Gonya keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonya keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Sivile Gonya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simone is aware though and is defending well.
Simone passes into half guard.
Gonya is looking for a sweep. Simone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone is trying to work for a kimura but Gonya is defending well.
Gonya tries to get to full guard but Simone has control of the leg.
Simone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gonya is just riding it out for now. Simone eventually gives up the hold.
Simone trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone works his way into side control.
Simone tries to advance to mount but can't.
Simone tries for a kimura but Gonya is defending well.
Simone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gonya struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gonya, who protects the arm well.
Simone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gonya is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gonya is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simone wants to control but Gonya is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Simone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simone 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Simone!
Joey Simone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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