Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 57 - Kasamsun Vs Williams
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Gay G looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Simpson!

Simpson throws Gay G to one side and escapes!
Gay G gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gay G connects with a body shot.
Simpson moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gay G lands with a straight right. Simpson didn't see that one coming.
Simpson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gay G finds it's way round the side to connect with Simpson's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gay G has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gay G lands with a good body shot.
Simpson takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gay G. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gay G throws a head kick that misses.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gay G fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Simpson on the side of the head.
Gay G slips a jab from Simpson.
Simpson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gay G.
Simpson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Gay G dips to his left and cracks Simpson with an uppercut!
Simpson looks to land a left hand but Gay G moved out of range nicely.
Simpson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gay G lands a lovely overhand right.
Gay G ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gay G connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - Gay G coming out on top.
Gay G swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gay G throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simpson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gay G darts in looking for a takedown but Simpson gets double underhooks and turns Gay G into the cage.
Richie Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gay G throws a body shot but no joy.
Gay G fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Gay G moved out of range.
Gay G cracks Simpson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gay G tries for a takedown but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Richie Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of J Gay G.#TD2#
Gay G darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gay G landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Simpson is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson is refusing to be controlled, as Gay G sits in half guard.
Gay G controlling the action here. #T3##SUB2#
Gay G is trying to work for a kimura but Simpson is defending well.
Gay G throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gay G is taking a breather. Simpson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Simpson is looking to improve his position.
Gay G content to control rather than advance.
Gay G has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Gay G there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gay G sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gay G throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Simpson blocking the ground and pound.
Gay G landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gay G lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Simpson hang on?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

J Gay G dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Simpson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gay G has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gay G throws a lazy right hand but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gay G with a hook.#TD2#
Simpson tries to sprawl but Gay G drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gay G wants to pass the guard but Simpson is defending well. #SUB2#
Gay G is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gay G throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G is thwarting Simpson's attempts to control the position.
Gay G sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simpson defending well though. #SUB2#
Gay G looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Simpson is staying active underneath Gay G, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gay G working Simpson over with strikes.
Gay G not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gay G passes to full mount!
Gay G controlling the pace for now.
Gay G with a couple of short strikes.
Gay G fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T2#
Gay G working Simpson over with strikes here.
Gay G has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gay G trying to control but Simpson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gay G jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Simpson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gay G is looking to take a break and control but Simpson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gay G is trying to get an arm triangle but Simpson is defending well. #T3#
Gay G landing strikes.
Gay G trying to control the position but Simpson is working away.
Gay G throws a strike aimed at the side of Simpson's head but Simpson avoids it well.
Gay G throwing strikes but Simpson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Simpson working away.#ES2#
Gay G bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Gay G swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Gay G misses the target.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Gay G manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Simpson.
Simpson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gay G.#T4#
Simpson throws a hook but Gay G blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Gay G. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson throws the left hand but Gay G avoids the punch easily.
Gay G staying out of range there.#TD2#
Simpson tries to sprawl but Gay G drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Simpson won't allow Gay G to pass to mount.
Gay G content to control rather than advance.
Gay G trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Gay G thows a huge punch but Simpson dodges it nicely.
Well, if Gay G is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gay G missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

J Gay G showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Gay G tries for a takedown but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simpson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Simpson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gay G misses with a takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a nice body shot.
A cross from Gay G lands.
Simpson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gay G.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gay G connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simpson. Simpson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gay G.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
Gay G jabs Simpson to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Gay G scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Gay G tries for a kimura but Simpson is defending well.
Simpson is trying to control Gay G's posture but Gay G avoids it.
Simpson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simpson tries to get out of the position.
Simpson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T1##SUB2#
Gay G wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simpson, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Gay G looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gay G advances to full mount.
Gay G lands with some strikes.
Gay G throws some wild stikes that Simpson manages to avoid easily.
Richie Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The referee warns Simpson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #SUB2#
Gay G looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gay G thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gay G is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gay G trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Gay G goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Simpson turns into him and now he's in Gay G's guard. #SUB2#
Gay G has his foot on Simpson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simpson works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Gay G is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES2#
Gay G pushes Simpson off and gets back to his feet.
Gay G is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simpson.
Gay G jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gay G lands a nice looking body shot.
Gay G throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gay G lands a slapping body shot.
Gay G has a takedown stuffed.
Richie Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of J Gay G.
Gay G lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from Gay G. #T4##TD2#
Gay G closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Simpson quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Gay G wants to work for an arm triangle but Simpson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gay G takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gay G trying to advance position but Simpson counters by regaining guard.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Gay G seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gay G works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gay G trying to mount his opponent but Simpson defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
J Gay G comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gay G has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... J Gay G!
In his post fight interview, J Gay G started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Reem vs Niska
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Gomez throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it.
Simpson ducks right into an uppercut from Gomez.
Gomez tries to move into range but Simpson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gomez lands a jab.
Simpson throws a hook but Gomez avoids it easily.
Gomez lands the left hand.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomez is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez scores with a body shot.
We've been informed that Simpson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A jab from Gomez misses.
Simpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomez.#T1#
Simpson gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#Simpson is rocked!
Gomez throws a lazy right hand but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD#
Gomez cracks Simpson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gomez has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Simpson to stand back up!
Simpson is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomez finish him?
A big left from Gomez misses.
Simpson seems to have recovered his senses.
Gomez misses with a straight right.
Simpson throws out a counter right but Gomez avoids it with no problem.
Simpson lands a really nice looking cross but Gomez seems unphased.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gomez wants to clinch but Simpson slips to the side
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Gomez. #KD#
Gomez drops Simpson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Simpson looks back up at him and smiles so Gomez waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Gomez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simpson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Gomez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gomez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gomez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simpson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simpson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simpson.
Simpson throws a jab when Gomez was well out of range.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomez.#T3#
Gomez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gomez wants to clinch
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gomez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simpson.
Simpson throws out a counter right but Gomez avoids it with no problem.
Gomez scores with the left hand. Simpson knows he should have avoided that one. #KD#
Gomez cracks Simpson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Simpson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gomez finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Simpson misses.#KD#
Gomez cracks Simpson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Simpson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gomez finish him?
Gomez's corner calls for a 1-2. Gomez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Gomez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simpson throws out the jab.
Gomez wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Gomez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomez throws a sloppy body shot
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gomez lands a jab to the nose.
Gomez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Simpson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gomez cracks Simpson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez tries to clinch up.
Gomez misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomez.
Gomez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torry Gomez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gomez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gomez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gomez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Gomez swinging wildly here.
Torry Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
Simpson throws a looping overhand right but Gomez ducks down to avoid it.
Gomez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez misses with a combination
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Simpson defending well as Gomez loads up on a big left hand.
Simpson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Simpson throws a looping overhand right but Gomez ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Gomez defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Gomez misses with a left hand
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Gomez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simpson doesn't seem bothered though. #KD2#
Simpson sends Gomez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Simpson is motioning to the referee to let Gomez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Gomez is rocked!
Simpson moves away from the strike by Gomez.
Oh Gomez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simpson throws a poor cross that misses
and Gomez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gomez seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson throws a jab when Gomez was well out of range.
Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
Gomez cracks Simpson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
A jab from Gomez misses.
Simpson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gomez scores with the left hand. Simpson knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Gomez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomez misses with a combination
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Simpson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gomez has got the better of the exchanges.
Gomez misses with a looping right.
Torry Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez looks to clinch
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Gomez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gomez throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Simpson counters with a nice right hand that sends Gomez toppling to the canvas! Gomez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Simpson finish him?!
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Gomez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gomez misses with an uppercut. Simpson saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simpson! But no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Simpson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gomez thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Simpson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gomez throws a lazy right hand but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gomez throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
Simpson slips a straight right by Gomez.
A little jabbing left from Simpson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simpson walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomez misses the target. #T4#
Simpson tries to move into range but Gomez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simpson can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Gomez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.
A big right from Gomez misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Gomez misses.
Gomez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gomez scores with the left hand. Simpson knows he should have avoided that one.
Simpson moves out of range as Gomez strikes.
Simpson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gomez throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Gomez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simpson! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Simpson throws the left hand but Gomez avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Simpson.
Gomez throws a lazy right hand but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Gomez misses.
Gomez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simpson, as that shot connected.
Gomez misses with a lunging right hand
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Gomez.
Gomez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomez.
Gomez throws a right hand that misses
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Gomez misses with a looping right.
Gomez lands a glancing blow to the side of Simpson's head.
Good exchange - Simpson coming out on top.
Gomez looks to land a right hand but Simpson moved out of range.
Gomez throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Gomez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gomez dances in with a quick combination. Simpson is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Gomez snaps Simpson's head back. Simpson stumbles backwards against the cage. Gomez steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Simpson's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Simpson just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Torry Gomez!
Post fight, Torry Gomez stared into the camera and said 'First I would like to thank GOD for everything he have done in my life. And to my elite opponent man your so tough you my idol and it's my HONOR to fight a warrior like you to my fans thank you so much guys this is for you and lastly to #FARTMMA thank you for giving me this wonderful chance to hold '.

Event: SMASH: Kraag vs Rawse
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1##TD#
Loco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Loco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simpson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Loco controlling from the top position.
Loco stands and throws Simpson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco controls the position.#T1##SUB#
Loco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simpson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simpson keeps Loco under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Simpson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Loco throwing strikes but Simpson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Loco is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Simpson off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Loco is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Simpson won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Loco off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mono Loco!
A victorious Mono Loco thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs McDonnell
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gin with a hook.
Gin lands a nice shot that snaps Simpson's head back.
Simpson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simpson throws a right hand that misses
and Gin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gin digs a good hook to Simpson's body.
Simpson throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Gin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gin lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Gin tries to throw a body punch but Simpson avoids it by throwing Gin back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gin.
Gin presses Simpson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Gin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gin scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Gin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simpson has a couple of punches blocked by Gin. #BC#
Simpson breaks the clinch. #T1#
Simpson moves away from the strike by Gin.
Gin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Simpson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gin defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Gin misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gin throws out the jab.
Gin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#It looks like Jargon Gin has been cut.
Gin moves away from the strike by Simpson. #T2#
Gin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for Gin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gin.
Gin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson misses with a lunging right hand
and Simpson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simpson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gin throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Gin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Simpsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Simpson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Simpson moves out of range as Gin strikes.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Gin manages to avoid it.#T3#
Gin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Gin finds it's target.
Gin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Simpson is rocked!
Gin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Gin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simpson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simpson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Gin moves into the clinch successfully.
Gin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Gin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson misses with some punches.
Our sources have told us that Simpson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Gin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Gin.
Gin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gin scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Gin manages to break the clinch.
Gin throws a lazy right hand but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD2#
Gin lands a big head kick that sends Simpson tumbling to the mat! Gin takes a step backwards and waves Simpson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Simpson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gin blocks a jab.
Jargon Gin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gin lands a right hook to the body.
Simpson throws a poor cross that misses
and Gin counters with a big right hand! Oh Simpson is in trouble here! Gin follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jargon Gin!

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Sanchez 2
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irwin moves out of range of the strikes.
Irwin is looking to counter punch.
Irwin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Simpson on the side of the head.
Simpson misses with a hook.
Simpson throws an overhand right that lands on Irwin's shoulder, as Irwin tries to avoid the shot.
Irwin slips under a jab from Simpson.
A low kick from Irwin is predictable there
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irwin connects with a solid leg kick.
Irwin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Simpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irwin.
Irwin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson throws an off balance right hand
and Irwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irwin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Simpson throws out a counter right but Irwin avoids it with no problem.
Simpson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Irwin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
It looked like Irwin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simpson throws an overhand right that lands on Irwin's shoulder, as Irwin tries to avoid the shot.
Simpson misses with a left hand
and Irwin counters with a nice uppercut.
Simpson throws a lazy uppercut
and Irwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irwin scores with a sloppy right hand. Simpson should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Irwin misses the target.
Irwin misses the jab.
Simpson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Simpson misses.
Simpson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Simpson throws an off balance right hand
and Irwin counters with a nice body shot.
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simpson lands the left hand.#T2#
Irwin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simpson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Decent striking displayed by Simpson there.
Irwin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Simpson throws a lazy uppercut
and Irwin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Simpson! Irwin is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richie Simpson!
An out of breath Richie Simpson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Orochi vs Granger
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limbaugh throws a leg kick but Simpson moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simpson! But no joy.
Limbaugh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Limbaugh.
Limbaugh with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Limbaugh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Simpson is out of range.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
Limbaugh thumps Simpson with a low kick.
Limbaugh throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
Limbaugh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been told by Limbaugh's head coaches at Dark Horse MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lester Limbaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Limbaugh.
Limbaugh staying out of range there.
Limbaugh misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Limbaugh's corner calls for a 1-2. Limbaugh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Limbaugh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simpson.
Simpson throws out a counter right but Limbaugh avoids it with no problem.
Limbaugh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Limbaugh misses.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Limbaugh.
Simpson avoids the body shot from Limbaugh.
It seemed like Simpson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Limbaugh has Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpson stops a takedown attempt from Limbaugh.
Simpson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Limbaugh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Simpson gets underhooks to prevent Limbaugh's takedown attempt.
Simpson throws a punch but it's blocked by Limbaugh.
Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Limbaugh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2##BC2#
Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
Limbaugh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simpson circles away quickly and effectively.
Simpson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Limbaugh finds it's way round the side to connect with Simpson's head. #TD#
Simpson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Limbaugh to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Limbaugh stops Simpson from standing up.
Limbaugh throwing strikes but missing.
Limbaugh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simpson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Limbaugh advances to half guard. #SUB#
Limbaugh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simpson sees it coming and defends easily.
Limbaugh is taking a breather. Simpson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Simpson trying to control here.
Simpson is not content to let Limbaugh control the position.#SUB#
Limbaugh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Limbaugh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simpson is refusing to be controlled, as Limbaugh sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Limbaugh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Limbaugh trying to control from half guard but Simpson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Limbaugh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Limbaugh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simpson throws out a counter right but Limbaugh avoids it with no problem.
Limbaugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Limbaugh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Limbaugh closes the distance and clinches up with Simpson, looking for a takedown. Limbaugh pushes Simpson against the cage but Simpson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simpson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Limbaugh!
Simpson throws a hook but Limbaugh avoids it easily.
Limbaugh throws a series of punches but Simpson moves out of range.
Limbaugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Simpson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lester Limbaugh is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Limbaugh does it's job there.
Limbaugh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson looks to throw the jab but Limbaugh is out of range.
Limbaugh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Limbaugh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simpson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simpson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Simpson moves out of range of the leg kick from Limbaugh.
Simpson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Simpson misses with a hook.
Simpson misses with a looping right.
Limbaugh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Simpson's head backwards.
Limbaugh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut lands for Limbaugh. That snapped Simpson's head back.
A lazy body kick from Limbaugh
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Limbaugh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Simpson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Limbaugh misses with the combination.
That kick from Limbaugh tenderised Simpson's leg. Simpson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Richie Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Limbaugh dives in and grabs Simpson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simpson pushes down on Limbaugh's head and hops out.
Simpson throws out a counter right but Limbaugh avoids it with no problem.
Simpson misses with a hook
and Limbaugh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Simpson throws out a loose jab but Limbaugh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Limbaugh.
Limbaugh thows a leg kick but Simpson checks it
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Limbaugh goes for a double leg but Simpson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Simpson continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Limbaugh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Limbaugh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Limbaugh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Limbaugh fails with the takedown
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Limbaugh slips a straight right by Simpson.
Limbaugh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simpson can do to turn this around?
Simpson misses with a lunging right hand
and Limbaugh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simpson takes a swing at Limbaugh's ribcage but misses.
Limbaugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson throws a hook but Limbaugh blocks it.
The fighters circling - Limbaugh throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Limbaugh misses the target.
Limbaugh misses the body punch
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Limbaugh ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Limbaugh shoots in for a double leg but Simpson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Simpson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Simpson tries to keep at a distance but Limbaugh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Limbaugh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simpson throws a head punch that misses.
Simpson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Limbaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Simpson lands with a left to the head.
Limbaugh misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Limbaugh misses with an elbow strike.
Simpson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Limbaugh backwards.
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Limbaugh lands a shoulder strike.
Richie Simpson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Limbaugh breaks the clinch.
Limbaugh throws a chopping leg kick but Simpson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Simpson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simpson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good leg kick by Limbaugh.
Limbaugh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Limbaugh throws a low kick but Simpson avoids it.
Limbaugh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Limbaugh throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Limbaugh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Limbaugh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lester Limbaugh will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Limbaugh moves out of range as Simpson strikes.
Limbaugh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Limbaugh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Limbaugh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Limbaugh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simpson circles away quickly and effectively.
Limbaugh slips a straight right by Simpson.
Simpson staying out of range there.
Simpson lands a really nice looking cross but Limbaugh seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Limbaugh.
Limbaugh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Limbaugh looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
Simpson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simpson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Limbaugh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Limbaugh throws a sloppy body shot
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Limbaugh throws a sloppy head kick
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Limbaugh misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Limbaugh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#Limbaugh is rocked!
A cross from Limbaugh lands.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but Limbaugh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Limbaugh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simpson.
Simpson moves out of range as Limbaugh strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Simpson misses.
Limbaugh throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Richie Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Limbaugh misses with a leg kick
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Limbaugh.
Sloppy strikes from Limbaugh. Those never looked like landing.
Simpson takes one to the side of the head.
Limbaugh moves away from the strike by Simpson.
Limbaugh appears to be looking for a big counter.
Simpson staying out of range there.
Limbaugh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Limbaugh defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Simpson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Limbaugh tries to score with a low kick but Simpson moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Simpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Limbaugh.
Simpson lunges at Limbaugh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Limbaugh's hand.
A low kick from Limbaugh is predictable there #KD2#
and Simpson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Limbaugh! Simpson lets Limbaugh back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Limbaugh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Limbaugh looks to clinch
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Limbaugh misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Limbaugh defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Simpson takes one on the button.
Limbaugh seems to have got his legs back now.
Simpson throws a right hand that misses
and Limbaugh counters with a nice uppercut.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Limbaugh 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 Limbaugh off to one side.
Simpson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Limbaugh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Limbaugh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson is refusing to be controlled, as Limbaugh sits in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Simpson actively working from the bottom here.
Limbaugh stalling.
Simpson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Limbaugh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lester Limbaugh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Limbaugh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Simpson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richie Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Limbaugh has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Limbaugh!
Lester Limbaugh gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs McQuirre
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simpson lands with a hook. Cruz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simpson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz unleashes a big counter combination but Simpson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cruz not doing much here.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simpson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Simpson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz controlling the action here.
Cruz is pressing down on Simpson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simpson is holding on for now.
Simpson is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Cruz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Richie Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Simpson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Simpson is looking to get back to his feet here but Cruz is keeping cool and he's managed to take Simpson's back.
Simpson trying to control the hands but Cruz breaks the grip.
Simpson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Simpson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Cruz is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Simpson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T3#
Cruz missing with punches from the back.
What can Simpson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cruz keeps control of the position as Simpson tries to break free.
Cruz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Simpson covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Will Cruz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Simpson is trying to break free.
Cruz struggling to land strikes to the head as Simpson covers up.
Cruz scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Simpson is looking for a way out.
Cruz lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Simpson.
Cruz controls the position.
Cruz misses with punches from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz avoiding Simpson 's attempts to control his hands.
Cruz controlling the position well here. Simpson rolled but Cruz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darian Cruz dominated that 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.#R2#
Cruz misses the jab.
Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Cruz misses.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Darian Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Simpson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darian Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richie Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darian Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Simpson counter with a right hand. #T1##TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Simpson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cruz is keen to just control but Simpson is a slippery customer.
Cruz is just content to waste time from the top position. Simpson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Simpson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cruz's guard. #REVR#
Cruz wants to sweep here but Simpson controlling him for the moment.
Cruz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz. #T3#
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simpson tries to get out of the position.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Simpson is keeping the position.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz is working Simpson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Simpson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Simpson.
Simpson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Simpson's shoulder, as Simpson tries to avoid the shot.
Simpson takes one to the side of the head.
Simpson throws a poor cross that misses
and Simpson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Cruz shoots in and bounces Simpson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darian Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Simpson's head but Simpson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simpson.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Cruz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simpson throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz tests Simpson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
Richie Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darian Cruz.
Cruz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simpson misses with a left hand
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson slips under a jab from Cruz.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Cruz is rocked!
Simpson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Cruz out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richie Simpson!
Our winner, Richie Simpson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Festation
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson looks to throw the jab but Irwin is out of range.
Irwin slips under a jab from Simpson.
Irwin misses with a double jab.
Ethan Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irwin moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Irwin misses its target.
Irwin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
Simpson connects with a crisp jab.
Irwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simpson throws out the jab.
Irwin misses with a left hand
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irwin.
Irwin throws a jab when Simpson was well out of range.#T1#
Simpson tries to move into range but Irwin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irwin throwing a counter right hand but Simpson manages to avoid it.
A big right from Irwin misses.
Irwin misses with a lunging right hand
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Simpson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simpson loads up on a big right hand but Irwin slips the punch.
Simpson blocks a low kick nicely.
Simpson lands with a nice body punch.
Irwin is breathing heavily.
Irwin slips under a jab from Simpson.
Simpson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Irwin misses the target.
Irwin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simpson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simpson throws out a counter right but Irwin avoids it with no problem.
Irwin misses with a looping right.
Irwin looks to land a right hand but Simpson moved out of range.
Simpson moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simpson! But no joy.
Irwin misses with a left hand
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simpson.
Irwin throwing a counter right hand but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Irwin slips a jab from Simpson.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irwin manages to avoid it.#T3#
Irwin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simpson checks it well.
Irwin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simpson.
Irwin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simpson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Irwin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Simpson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simpson.
Simpson lands with a hook. Irwin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#Irwin is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ethan Irwin has been cut.
Simpson fakes the body blow, causing Irwin to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Irwin goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richie Simpson!
After winning the bout, Richie Simpson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Colucci vs Oeste (NC)
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Simpson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a left and a right that stings Simpson.
Steve moves out of range as Simpson strikes.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve is looking for the big counter here.
Steve takes one to the side of the head.
Simpson misses with an uppercut
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simpson.#T1#
Simpson misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
A jab lands there for Simpson.
Simpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Simpson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson misses with a left hand
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Simpson misses with a looping right.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
Despite the aggression on Steve's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Simpson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
Simpson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Simpson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steve in his tracks.
Steve misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simpson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Steve lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Simpson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Simpson throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve unleashes a big counter combination but Simpson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
As Simpson backs off Steve throws a huge counter combo but Simpson manages to avoid it all.
Nice shot by Simpson.
Simpson scores with a hook to the body. Steve takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simpson looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Simpson loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.#T4#
Steve looks to land a combination. Simpson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simpson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Steve lands a left and a right that send Simpson crashing to the mat, dazed. Steve thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Simpson is rocked!
A big left from Simpson misses.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steve swinging wildly here.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
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 Richie Simpson will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Steve slips under a jab from Simpson.
Despite the aggression on Steve's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Simpson loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Steve is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Simpson takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Steve is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Steve throws a combination that misses
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Richie Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Simpson back to the cage. Steve follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Steve has knocked Simpson down with a huge combo! Steve steps away and waves a wobbly Simpson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Simpson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simpson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steve misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Simpson seems to have got his legs back now.
Simpson scores with a jab.
Simpson stuns Steve with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Simpson misses.
Brock Steve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Richie Simpson is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Simpson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simpson throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve throws a counter combo.
Steve lands a jab-cross combination.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Simpson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Simpson misses with an uppercut
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Simpson backs off Steve throws a huge counter combo but Simpson manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Simpson swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Simpson throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
Steve connects with a crisp jab.
Simpson misses with a looping left.
Simpson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Simpson misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range. #T4#
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simpson.
Simpson throws a poor cross that misses
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Steve misses
and Simpson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simpson throws an off balance right hand
and Steve counters with a series of strikes. Simpson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve slips under a jab from Simpson.
Simpson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Richie Simpson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Simpson scores with a nice strike.
A head kick misses from Steve.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve tries to bum rush Simpson with a series of wild strikes but Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson swings widly with a right hand
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simpson in his tracks.
Steve has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice defenses there by Steve.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simpson, as that shot connected.
Steve takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Simpson misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson jabs Steve right on the nose. Steve blinks but takes it well.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simpson throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Steve counters with a crisp one two that drops Simpson! Steve thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Simpson to his feet! Simpson is in big trouble!#T2#
Simpson misses with a straight right.
Steve is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simpson throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Simpson throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Steve's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Simpson throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve throws out a counter right but Simpson avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Simpson misses. #T3#
Simpson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steve slips under a jab from Simpson.
Simpson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Richie Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Simpson punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.#T4#
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simpson throws out the jab.
Simpson lands with a shot to the body.
Simpson catches Steve with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steve throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simpson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Simpson backs off Steve throws a huge counter combo but Simpson manages to avoid it all.
Brock Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.
Steve is looking for the big counter here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richie Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simpson 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Richie Simpson!
A relieved looking Richie Simpson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PF27 Dimitrov v Lemieux
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Ithamar looking to score a takedown here. Simpson is defending well but Ithamar drives through and ends up in Simpson's guard.
Ithamar looking to pass the guard.
Simpson seems keen to control Ithamar's posture.
Ithamar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simpson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ithamar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simpson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ithamar throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar advances position into side control!#SUB#
Ithamar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simpson can't do much from the bottom here.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ithamar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Ithamar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simpson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ithamar in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Simpson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ezekiel Ithamar!
In his post fight interview, Ezekiel Ithamar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WPFA XXI: Trumpet vs Merel 3
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Cubbedge clinches up against the cage.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson misses with some punches.
Cubbedge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Simpson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Simpson looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simpson has a couple of punches blocked by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge looking for a takedown.
We've been informed that Simpson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cubbedge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simpson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cubbedge blocking some punches. #T1#
Simpson prevents the takedown attempt.
Simpson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards. #BC2#
Simpson breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from Simpson.
Cubbedge ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.#TD#
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cubbedge was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge controlling the position. #T2##SUB#
Cubbedge tries for a kimura but Simpson is defending well. #SUB#
Cubbedge has an Americana. Simpson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Cubbedge is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Cubbedge hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bart Cubbedge !

Event: WPFA XVIII: Hall of Fame
Date: Apr 24, 2020

#R1#
Viki just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Viki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Viki lands with a straight right. Simpson didn't see that one coming.
Simpson dips to his left and cracks Viki with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Miki Viki has been cut.
Viki throws an off balance right hand
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Viki takes one to the side of the head. #ROC#
Viki is rocked!
Simpson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Viki's defenses. It connects perfectly with Viki's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richie Simpson!
After winning the bout, Richie Simpson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WPFA 8: Copeland vs Simpson 2
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1##CL#
Copeland closes the distance and pushes Simpson back into the cage.
Copeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Copeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Copeland holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Copeland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simpson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simpson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Copeland blocks an uppercut.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
Copeland keeps control of Simpson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland trying to control the position but instead, Simpson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Copeland into the cage.
Simpson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Copeland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Simpson working aggressively here.
Simpson lands with a short shot to the head.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Copeland has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Copeland trying to control the position but instead, Simpson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Copeland into the cage.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson takes an elbow to the temple.
Copeland missing with knees to the body.
Copeland stalls.
Copeland taking a breather.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.#BC2#
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Copeland wants to clinch
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Travis Copeland has been cut.
Travis Copeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Copeland.#T2##CL#
Copeland moves into range and clinches up with Simpson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Copeland misses with a knee strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simpson misses with the head strike.
Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
Simpson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Copeland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simpson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Copeland throws an elbow but misses.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Copeland tries to land knees in the clinch but Simpson avoids the damage to the body.
Copeland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Richie Simpson has been cut.
Copeland letting Simpson take a breather here.
Simpson has a couple of punches blocked by Copeland.
Simpson throws a head punch that misses.
Simpson is looking to break free of the clinch but Copeland has double underhooks.
Simpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Copeland.
Copeland looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Copeland dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Simpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Copeland.
Copeland digs a good body shot into Simpson's ribs.
Copeland closes the distance but Simpson moves to the side
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Copeland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Copeland connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fight stays on the outside here - Copeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simpson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Copeland instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Simpson dodges an elbow strike from Copeland.
Simpson throws a head punch that misses.
Simpson working aggressively here. #T1##BC2#
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Copeland is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Copeland.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simpson! But no joy.
Simpson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Travis Copeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Copeland.
Simpson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simpson walks into a straight right hand from Copeland.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Copeland.
Copeland tries to clinch up.
Simpson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Copeland tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Copeland moves to clinch but Simpson breaks away
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Copeland is just out of range.
Copeland jabs Simpson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Simpson misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Copeland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Copeland is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it. #CL#
Copeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Copeland blocks a body shot from Simpson.
Copeland is working Simpson over against the cage.
Travis Copeland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
Copeland trying to control the position but instead, Simpson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Copeland into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Simpson.
Simpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Copeland dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Copeland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Copeland throws a series of strikes that have Simpson backpedaling.
Copeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Simpson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Simpson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Copeland wants to clinch but Simpson slips to the side
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Copeland lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Copeland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Copeland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Copeland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simpson doesn't seem bothered though.
Simpson keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson takes one on the button.#T1#
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Copeland.
It seemed like Simpson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Copeland.
A little feinted left hand from Copeland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Copeland darts in trying to clinch
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Copeland forces Simpson back against the cage and clinches.
Simpson avoids a wild elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland prevents a body shot from Simpson.
Simpson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simpson avoiding damage as Copeland throws knees to the body.
Copeland cracks Simpson with a nice body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Copeland throws an elbow but misses.
Simpson tries a body shot but Copeland blocks it.
Copeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Copeland prevents a body shot from Simpson. #T2#
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Simpson shrugs off.
Simpson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Copeland blocks an uppercut.
Simpson misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Copeland.
Copeland blocking some punches.
Simpson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simpson takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simpson struggles to land a body shot inside as Copeland controls his hands.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Copeland stalling in the clinch.
Copeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Copeland throws an elbow that misses.
Copeland lands a good knee to the midsection. Simpson won't want to take too many of those.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Copeland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simpson up against the cage.
Simpson tries to throw a body punch but Copeland avoids it by throwing Simpson back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Copeland clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Copeland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Copeland fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Simpson on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Copeland moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Copeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Copeland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Simpson tries to keep at a distance but Copeland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simpson managing to block the knees to the body from Copeland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Copeland takes a shot to the head.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Copeland stalling in the clinch but Simpson improves position.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Copeland misses with a body punch.
A short right from Simpson on the inside. #BC2#
Simpson breaks the clinch.
Copeland tries to clinch up
and Simpson counters with a nice body shot.
Copeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Simpson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simpson takes a swing at Copeland's ribcage but misses.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Copeland misses with a double jab.
Simpson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Copeland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simpson can do to turn this around?
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Copeland.
Copeland wants to clinch
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Copeland tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Simpson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Copeland tries to clinch up.
Copeland misses with a straight right. #CL#
Copeland forces Simpson back against the cage and clinches.
Copeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Simpson misses with some punches.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Copeland controlling the action here for a moment.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Copeland landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
Simpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Copeland moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Travis Copeland will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
#R5#
Copeland tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Copeland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richie Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Copeland jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Simpson loads up on a big right hand but Copeland slips the punch.
Simpson throws an off balance right hand
and Copeland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Copeland sizes up Simpson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Copeland connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simpson. Simpson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Copeland lands a jab-cross combination.
Copeland tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Travis Copeland is winning the standup battle so far.
Copeland wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simpson! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Simpson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Copeland lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Copeland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simpson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Copeland throws a predictable looking body shot
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Copeland misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson misses with an uppercut
and Copeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Copeland throws a combination. Simpson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Copeland tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away. #CL#
Copeland has Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Simpson.
Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Copeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Simpson 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Copeland.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Copeland.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but Simpson blocks with his arms.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Copeland is controlling him.
Simpson misses with the head strike.
Copeland stalling the fight.
Copeland is stalling here.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Copeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Copeland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simpson up against the cage.
Travis Copeland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpson blocks an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Copeland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Copeland 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:46
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Copeland!
Travis Copeland retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Travis Copeland thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HOWLoween Havoc
Date: Oct 31, 2019

#R1#
Kong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simpson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kong momentarily.
No joy there for Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kong misses with a double jab
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kong thinking.
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.
Kong slips a straight right by Simpson.
Dub Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simpson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Simpson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kong walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simpson! But no joy.
No joy there for Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Simpson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kong momentarily.
Kong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Kong throws a combination that misses
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Simpson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Kong is rocked!
Kong throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simpson throws out a counter right but Kong avoids it with no problem.
Simpson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kong misses with a combination #KD2#
and Simpson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kong! Simpson lets Kong back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Kong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simpson throws out the jab.
Kong seems to have got his legs back now.
Kong throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Simpson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kong! Simpson lets Kong back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kong switches off momentarily and Simpson cracks him with a monster right hand! Kong topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Simpson dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Simpson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richie Simpson!
Our winner, Richie Simpson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WPFA IV: Simpson vs Copeland
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Simpson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Copeland.
Simpson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Copeland scores with a punch to the head.
Copeland lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Copeland fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Copeland has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Copeland.
Copeland misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
Simpson is looking to break free of the clinch but Copeland has double underhooks.
Simpson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Simpson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Copeland looking to throw knees to the head but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Copeland throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Copeland holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Copeland effectively controlling the action here.
Copeland unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Copeland stalling the fight.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpson has a couple of punches blocked by Copeland.
Simpson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simpson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simpson's defenses.
Simpson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Copeland has Simpson pressed against the cage.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Copeland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Copeland lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simpson or not.
Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Simpson in his tracks for a moment.
Copeland told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Copeland lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Copeland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Copeland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Copeland lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simpson or not.
Copeland looking to throw knees to the head but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Simpson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Copeland. #ROC2#
Simpson is rocked!
Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
Copeland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simpson blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Simpson in his tracks for a moment.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Simpson 's eye.
Oh Simpson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Copeland is trying to maintain a safe position but Simpson gets an underhook and turns Copeland into the cage.
Simpson seems to have got his legs back now.
Copeland blocks an uppercut.
Simpson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Copeland tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Copeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Simpson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Copeland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Simpson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Copeland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Simpson blocks an elbow strike.
Copeland throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Copeland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Copeland cracks Simpson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Copeland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Copeland thuds his right hand into Simpson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Copeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Copeland wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Simpson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simpson keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Copeland clinches.
Simpson avoids a wild elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Simpson in his tracks for a moment.
Copeland with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Copeland taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Copeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simpson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simpson avoiding damage as Copeland throws knees to the body.
Simpson dodges an elbow strike from Copeland. #T1#
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
Simpson blocks the elbow strike.
Simpson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
Copeland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Copeland throws an elbow but misses.
Simpson takes an elbow to the temple.
Copeland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Copeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Come on Copeland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Copeland avoiding damage.
Simpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Copeland won't allow it.
Copeland connects with a knee to the head.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
Copeland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Copeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Copeland throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
Travis Copeland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Copeland dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Simpson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Copeland looking to throw knees to the head but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Copeland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Copeland stalls.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
Copeland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Simpson is keeping busy.
Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simpson's defenses.
Copeland lands a knee to the body.
Copeland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Copeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Copeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Copeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Copeland stalling.
Knees to the body from Copeland.
Copeland taking a breather.
Simpson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Copeland using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but Simpson blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
A hook to the body from Copeland.
Copeland scores a nice knee to the body.
Simpson avoids the elbow strike from Copeland, against the cage.
Copeland trying to control the position but instead, Simpson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Copeland into the cage.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but Simpson blocks with his arms. #T1#
Copeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Simpson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Copeland misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
Simpson working hard to break the clinch.
Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Copeland is stalling here.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Simpson 's eye.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simpson's defenses.
Copeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Simpson 's eye.
Copeland tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Copeland displaying some good clinch control by pressing Simpson up against the cage.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.#T2#
Simpson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Copeland throws an elbow that misses.
Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
Copeland stalling in the clinch.
Copeland has Simpson pressed against the cage.
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Simpson shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copeland lands a nice elbow.
Simpson blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Copeland tries to stall but Simpson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Copeland lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simpson or not.
Copeland throws an elbow that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Copeland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Copeland unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Copeland really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Copeland lands a jab.
Travis Copeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Copeland staying out of range there.
Copeland with a nice cross.
Travis Copeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Copeland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simpson's defenses.
A knee to the head by Copeland.
Copeland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Richie Simpson has been cut.
Nice elbow from Copeland.
Copeland throws an elbow that misses.
Copeland lands a nice shot to the body.
Copeland tries a knee to the head but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simpson's defenses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Copeland lands a nice elbow.
Copeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Copeland pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Copeland cracks Simpson with an upwards elbow that sends him tumbling backwards, out cold! Simpson is rigid against the cage, staring into space! Ouch, that was brutal, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Travis Copeland!
Travis Copeland is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Travis Copeland thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WPFA I: The Alpha vs The King
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Simpson throws a hook but King blocks it.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
King throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson.
Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King lands a jab to the head.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King thuds his right hand into Simpson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King shoots in for a double leg but Simpson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch lands to the side of Simpson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simpson staying out of range there.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King punishes Simpson's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King slips under a jab.
King has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
King cracks Simpson with a good jab.
Simpson's jab looks to have found its range, popping King under the eye.
Simpson misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
A combination from King does no damage.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King misses the shot to the body.
Simpson misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
King throws a head kick that Simpson semi-blocks.
Some wild striking there from King.
Simpson misses with a looping left.
King looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
King cracks Simpson with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Simpson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily.
Simpson throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Simpson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King digs a good body shot into Simpson's ribs.
King keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King throws a jab when Simpson was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Simpson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot by King.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont King dominated that 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.
#R2#
King has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Lamont King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
King misses with a body shot
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Simpson is looking to counter punch.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simpson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
King is rocked!
Simpson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him?
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Simpson defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
King throws a lazy right hand but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King lands a really nice looking cross but Simpson seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head. #T1#
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Simpson cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson.
King misses with a hook.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
King lands with a hook. Simpson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Simpson's shoulder, as Simpson tries to avoid the shot.
King fails to land the takedown.
Richie Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamont King.
King misses with the combination. #T2#
King cracks Simpson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King swinging wildly here.
Simpson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from King misses.
Simpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Simpson lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
A head kick misses from King.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
King takes one to the side of the head.
King goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lamont King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simpson. That did some damage!
King misses the jab.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.
King loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
King misses the jab.
Simpson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Simpson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and King duly obliges.
Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King throws a lazy head kick
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King goes for a double leg but Simpson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Simpson continues to drive forward.#T1#
Simpson lands a nice shot to the body.
King misses with a straight left. #KD#
Simpson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends King sprawling to the canvas! King rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Simpson finish him?!
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from King.
King walks straight into a right hand from Simpson - that's dropped him! Simpson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save King from any more punishment! King complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Richie Simpson!
Richie Simpson retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Richie Simpson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WPFA: Too Sweet
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Keskinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keskinen jabs Simpson right on the nose. Simpson blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Keskinen pushes Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Simpson breaks from the clinch.
Simpson connects with a body shot.
Simpson scores with a sloppy right hand. Keskinen should have avoided that one.
Keskinen needs to keep his hands up - Simpson had a free shot at his head there.
Veikko Keskinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Keskinen falls backwards - clearly groggy! Simpson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richie Simpson!
Richie Simpson is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Richie Simpson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WPFA: Dominance
Date: Jul 11, 2019

#R1#
Kong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Kong. Those never looked like landing.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Kong. Those never looked like landing.
Kong throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
Kong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Kong rushes Simpson and presses him up against the cage.
Simpson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Kong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simpson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kong misses with a hook to the body
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong misses with a wild combination.
Kong lands a nice hook to Simpson's body. Simpson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Kong throws a series of punches but Simpson moves out of range.
Kong misses with a series of wild punches.
Kong misses with a body shot.
Kong staying out of range there.
Kong is looking for the big counter here.
Kong misses with a combination
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kong misses with a body shot.
Kong tries to clinch up
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Kong manages to avoid it.
Kong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simpson takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Simpson connects with a jab.
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simpson throws a hook but Kong blocks it.
Kong is looking for the big counter here.
Kong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Simpson rather than just go for the knockout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Kong misses with a combination
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simpson to score with a decent uppercut.
Simpson throws a hook but Kong avoids it easily.
Kong misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A counter left hand to the body from Simpson misses its target.
Kong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson.
Simpson lands a nice hook to Kong's body. Kong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dub Kong will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kong misses with a shot to the body
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
Simpson swings for the body but Kong moves out of range.
Dub Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kong tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson scores with a shot to the body.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Kong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dub Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kong tries to clinch but Simpson moves away
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong cracks a nice hook into Simpson's ribs.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson. #T1#
Kong misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kong wants to clinch but Simpson slips to the side
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kong fails to land with a series of punches.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Simpson lands a nice looking body shot.
Kong tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Kong manages to avoid it.
Simpson thuds his right hand into Kong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kong avoids the body shot from Simpson.
Kong misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Kong. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Kong throws a series of punches but Simpson moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong throws a jab when Simpson was well out of range.
Simpson is looking to counter punch.
Kong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simpson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Simpson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Simpson takes one to the side of the head. #KD#
Simpson sends Kong crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Simpson is motioning to the referee to let Kong up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Kong is rocked!
Simpson keeps the fight on the outside.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Kong manages to avoid it.
Kong is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kong misses the shot to the body.
Kong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Simpson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kong swinging wildly here.
Kong seems to have recovered his senses.
A big right from Kong misses.
Kong closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kong throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kong can do to turn this around?
Kong tries to bum rush Simpson with a series of wild strikes but Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kong tries to clinch but Simpson moves away
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kong misses with a body punch
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
Simpson cracks Kong with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Simpson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kong to stand back up!#ROC#
Kong is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simpson counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richie Simpson!
During a confident post fight interview, Richie Simpson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WPFA: Red, White, & Boom
Date: Jul 04, 2019

#R1#
Ahvenus doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Ahvenus fails with the takedown
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Simo Ahvenus has been cut.
Ahvenus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Ahvenus is rocked!
Richie Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Ahvenus.
Simpson fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Ahvenus square on the jaw! Damn, Ahvenus is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richie Simpson!
An out of breath Richie Simpson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Madness 2: Mitchell vs Garinho
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Crap swings widly with a right hand
and Crap takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crap fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simpson checks it well.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
Simpson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crap to score with a decent uppercut.
Crap lands a jab-cross combination.
Crap lands the left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Crap there.
Simpson throws a hook but Crap avoids it easily.
Crap appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Crap - just one landing.
Crap throws a leg kick but Simpson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Crap does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Crap misses.
Crap just misses with a punch to the body.
Crap ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.#T1#
Simpson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simpson misses with a hook
and Crap cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simpson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Simpson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crap.
Simpson slips under a jab.
Simpson is looking to counter punch.
Crap ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
Crap looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
Crap looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely.
Simpson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Simpson misses its target.
Simpson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crap throws a series of punches but Simpson avoids them all with ease.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Crap manages to avoid it.#T2#
A big left from Crap misses.
Crap throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Simpson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Crap to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crap misses with a hook
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Crap is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Eye Crap has been cut.
Simpson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crap counters with a one-two to the body.
Crap walks straight into a right hand from Simpson - that's dropped him! Simpson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Crap from any more punishment! Crap complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Richie Simpson!
Our winner, Richie Simpson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2019

#R1#
Gorski tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Grzegorz Gorski has been cut.
Gorski looks for a takedown but Simpson sprawls well.
Gorski fails with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grzegorz Gorski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorski with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gorski.
Gorski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simpson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Simpson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Simpson throws a big shot that misses.
Richie Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Gorski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gorski trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Gorski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gorski is keen to just control but Simpson is a slippery customer.#T2#
Gorski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Simpson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorski controlling the position easily from mount.
Simpson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Gorski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Simpson has worked his arm free - good work by Simpson! #T3#
Gorski is staying tight to Simpson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Simpson is trying to control Gorski's posture but Gorski avoids it. #SUB#
Gorski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simpson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Gorski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gorski is staying tight to Simpson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gorski trying to control the position but Simpson is working away.
Simpson tries to buck Gorski off but Gorski is having none of it.#SUB#
Gorski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gorski trying to control the position but Simpson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Richie Simpson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grzegorz Gorski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Gorski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gorski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gorski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simpson keeping full guard, as Gorski tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Simpson keeping full guard, as Gorski tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorski sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gorski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gorski tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Gorski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Gorski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grzegorz Gorski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gorski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gorski defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Gorski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simpson, as that shot connected.
Gorski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richie Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simpson throws a jab when Gorski was well out of range.
Gorski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simpson sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Simpson connects with a nice looking jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gorski.
A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target.
Simpson lands with a good body shot.
Gorski misses with a takedown attempt - Simpson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Simpson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but Gorski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gorski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simpson.#T4#
Simpson throws a hook to the side of Gorski's head but Gorski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gorski has a takedown stuffed.
Simpson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gorski with a body shot.#CL#
Gorski takes the fight into the clinch.
Simpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gorski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Gorski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Gorski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Simpson breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grzegorz Gorski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gorski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gorski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
Simpson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gorski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but Gorski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Gorski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Gorski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gorski is keen to just control but Simpson is a slippery customer.
Gorski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Simpson is staying active underneath Gorski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gorski wants to pass the guard but Simpson is defending well.
Simpson tries to roll over but Gorski keeps him under control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gorski is keen to just control but Simpson is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gorski tries to clinch up
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grzegorz Gorski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gorski fails with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grzegorz Gorski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
A big right from Simpson misses.
Gorski tries to counter with a takedown but Simpson is quick to defend against it.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Gorski moved out of range.
No luck for Gorski with that takedown attempt.
Richie Simpson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gorski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Gorski looking to score a takedown here. Simpson is defending well but Gorski drives through and ends up in Simpson's guard.#ES2#
Simpson has his feet on Gorski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gorski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Gorski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gorski moves out of range of the strikes.
Simpson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gorski has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson catches Gorski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gorski staying out of range there.
Simpson connects with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorski fails with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Richie Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simpson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richie Simpson!
Richie Simpson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CCF FN 17:Overflow vs Araujo
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Suarez scores with a sloppy right hand. Simpson should have avoided that one.
Suarez misses with a left hand
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
Suarez misses with a left hand
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Simpson throws a hook but Suarez avoids it easily.
Suarez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simpson's hands.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suarez manages to avoid it.
Simpson slips under a jab from Suarez.
Suarez works the jab nicely.
Simpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suarez.
Suarez misses with a hook.
Simpson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Suarez throws a right hand that Simpson ducks under and follows up with a left that Simpson also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suarez takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Suarez misses.
Suarez throws a hook but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been told by Simpson's head coaches at Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suarez.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Suarez manages to avoid it.#T1#
Simpson slips under a jab from Suarez.
Suarez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big left from Suarez misses.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Suarez.
Suarez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suarez misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Simpson slips under a jab.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson misses with a hook. Suarez ducked under it nicely.
Suarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suarez throws out a loose jab but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.
Suarez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Simpson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Suarez throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
Suarez misses with a hook
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suarez misses with a looping right.
Simpson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suarez looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
Suarez throws a poor cross that misses
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suarez throws a hook but Simpson blocks it.
Suarez staying out of range there.
Simpson slips a jab from Suarez.
Suarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suarez. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suarez throws out a loose jab but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suarez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Suarez misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simpson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suarez's head backwards.
Suarez throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suarez throws out the jab.
Suarez connects with the punch.
Simpson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Suarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simpson.
Suarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suarez throws out the jab.
Simpson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simpson misses the jab.
Suarez looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
Suarez connects with a right hand. Simpson shakes it off.
Simpson misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suarez misses with an uppercut. Simpson saw that one coming.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Suarez.
Simpson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ronald Mateo Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez misses with an uppercut. Simpson saw that one coming.
Simpson scores with the left hand. Suarez knows he should have avoided that one.
Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suarez.
Simpson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Simpson.
Suarez loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Simpson is looking to counter punch.
Simpson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Suarez misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
Simpson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suarez.
Suarez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Suarez misses with a lunging right hand
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Suarez throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simpson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ronald Mateo Suarez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Suarez throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Suarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Suarez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Simpson lands with a shot to the body.
Suarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Suarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suarez misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
Suarez misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez misses with a straight left.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simpson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Suarez.
Suarez loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Suarez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Simpson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suarez throws out the jab.
Simpson slips a straight right by Suarez.
Suarez misses the jab.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Suarez manages to avoid it.
Suarez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Simpson misses.
Suarez swings widly with a right hand
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suarez throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Suarez misses the target.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suarez throws out the jab.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Suarez throws a sloppy body shot
and Simpson counters with a left to the body.
Suarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simpson walks into a straight right hand from Suarez.#T2#
Suarez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but Suarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simpson moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Suarez looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
Suarez scores with a decent looking hook.
Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suarez misses with a body shot.
Suarez throws a poor cross that misses
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Suarez.
Suarez misses with a left hand
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Suarez misses its intended target.
Suarez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simpson's hands.#T3#
Suarez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simpson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suarez swings widly with a right hand
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suarez takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
Simpson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simpson works Suarez's body with a nice hook.
Suarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suarez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Simpson misses with a straight left.
Simpson moves out of range as Suarez strikes.
Simpson is looking to counter punch.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Suarez.
Suarez misses with a hook
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Suarez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suarez throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
Suarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Suarez is rocked!
Simpson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Suarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him?
Suarez cracks Simpson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Suarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Suarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Suarez misses with an uppercut.
Suarez lands with a good body shot.
Suarez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Suarez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simpson misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Richie Simpson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Suarez defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Suarez misses with a left hand
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
Suarez throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
Simpson misses with a hook.
Suarez misses with a hook
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Suarez connects with a jab.
Suarez walks into a straight right hand from Simpson.
Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suarez scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suarez. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suarez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Suarez looks to land a right hand but Simpson moved out of range.
Suarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson.
Simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suarez.
Suarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simpson.
Suarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Simpson moves out of range as Suarez strikes.
Simpson is looking to counter punch.
Suarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Simpson throws a body punch but Suarez moves out of range.
Suarez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suarez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Simpson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suarez takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
Suarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Suarez blocks a jab.
Suarez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Simpson lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simpson.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Suarez misses with an uppercut
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Suarez.
Simpson is looking to counter punch.
Suarez misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
Simpson ducks right into an uppercut from Suarez.
Suarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Simpson.
Suarez throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
Simpson drops his hands momentarily and Suarez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Simpson throws a shot to the body.
Suarez misses with a wild body shot.
Suarez loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Suarez throws a poor cross that misses
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Suarez misses with a lunging right hand
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Suarez throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Suarez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simpson in his tracks.
Suarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Simpson misses its target.
Suarez misses with a left hand
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Suarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suarez.
A big right from Suarez misses.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Suarez manages to avoid it.
Suarez blocks a jab.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Suarez misses the target.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Suarez manages to avoid it.
Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Suarez misses.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suarez throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it.
Ronald Mateo Suarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suarez misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
Simpson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suarez's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Suarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson defending well as Suarez loads up on a big left hand.
Suarez throws a hook but Simpson blocks it.
Suarez ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Simpson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Simpson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Suarez saw that one coming.
Suarez slips under a jab.
Suarez misses with a looping left.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Suarez lands a jab to the nose.
Simpson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Suarez.
Suarez throws a big shot that misses.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
Simpson slips under a jab from Suarez.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Suarez saw that one coming.
Suarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson slips a straight right by Suarez.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Suarez throws a hook but Simpson blocks it.#T1#
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Suarez misses.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Suarez.
Simpson dips to his left and cracks Suarez with an uppercut!
Suarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
Suarez throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target.
Suarez misses with a body shot.
Simpson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suarez throws out a loose jab but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suarez throws a poor cross that misses
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Suarez scores with a three punch combo! #T2#
Suarez throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Suarez throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
Suarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Suarez throws a sloppy body shot
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suarez.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Suarez.
Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suarez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suarez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Suarez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simpson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Suarez scrambles back to his feet.
Suarez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simpson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suarez on the side of the head.
Suarez slips under a jab from Simpson.#T3#
Simpson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suarez.
Suarez misses the jab.
Simpson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Suarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suarez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Suarez misses with a body shot.
Simpson throws a good cross that connects.
Suarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson avoids the body shot from Suarez.
Suarez misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.#T4#
Suarez throws a right hand that misses
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suarez looks to land a right hand but Simpson moved out of range.
Simpson defending well as Suarez loads up on a big left hand.
Suarez misses with a right hand
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suarez misses with a lunging right hand
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a crisp right that sends Suarez to the canvas! Simpson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richie Simpson!
Richie Simpson retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Richie Simpson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CCF FN 12:Simpson vs Man
Date: Mar 09, 2018

#R1#
Nice shot by Simpson.
Sub Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man has his takedown stuffed
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man misses with a takedown
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Man misses with a takedown
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Simpson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Urban Achievers in the buildup to the fight.
Richie Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Man.
Man misses with a takedown
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man shoots and misses
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Sub Man has been cut.
Man gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Simpson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richie Simpson!
Richie Simpson retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Richie Simpson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CCF FN 07:Abel vs McDonald
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Simpson moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Simpson.
Simpson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simpson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simpson lands an uppercut.
DaSilva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Simpson is keeping busy.
Simpson pushes DaSilva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simpson lands a nice uppercut.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
DaSilva tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've been informed that Simpson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short uppercut from Simpson.
Simpson lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson scores with a shot to the side of DaSilva's head.
Simpson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DaSilva is trying to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling him.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Simpson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
DaSilva is rocked!
Simpson presses DaSilva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh DaSilva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Simpson.
Simpson gets through DaSilva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DaSilva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Simpson.
Simpson dips a shoulder and cracks DaSilva with a mighty uppercut! DaSilva falls back against the cage and Simpson unloads with a barrage of strikes! DaSilva is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Simpson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richie Simpson!
Richie Simpson is the new featherweight champion!
In defeat, Marcus DaSilva stepped up to the mic, saying 'I win or I learn. Tonight I feel I learned. '.

Event: CCF FN 04:McDonald vs Temby
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
A punch combination from Boatman misses.
Good shot there by Simpson.#CUT#
It looks like Barney Boatman has been cut.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boatman lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Simpson drives through and clinches with Boatman against the cage.
Boatman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simpson blocks a body shot from Boatman.
Boatman swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simpson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boatman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boatman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simpson lands with a left to the head.
Boatman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Boatman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boatman misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boatman blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
Boatman misses with a body punch. #T1#
Simpson blocks an uppercut.
Boatman cracks Simpson with a nice body shot.
Boatman misses with a punch on the inside.
Boatman throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpson.
Boatman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boatman throws a head punch that misses.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boatman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
Boatman throws a head punch that misses.
Simpson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boatman.
Good body shot from Boatman.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Boatman throws a head punch that misses.
Boatman has a couple of punches blocked by Simpson.
Simpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boatman swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Boatman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simpson.
Good body shot from Boatman.
Boatman takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boatman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Boatman fails to land.
Boatman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Simpson as the two fighters clinch.
Boatman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Boatman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Boatman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson blocking some punches. #T3#
Boatman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boatman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simpson working aggressively here.
Boatman has a couple of punches blocked by Simpson.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Simpson.
Boatman throws a head punch that misses.
Simpson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boatmans head.
Boatman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simpson scores with a shoulder strike.
Boatman working aggressively here.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Boatman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boatman misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Simpson.
Boatman lands a nice uppercut.
Boatman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Simpson.
We've been informed that Boatman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Boatman misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boatman.
Simpson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boatman tries a body shot but Simpson blocks it.
Boatman throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpson.
Simpson throws a punch but it's blocked by Boatman.
Boatman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
Boatman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boatman blocking some punches.
Boatman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simpson lands an uppercut.
Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson misses with some punches.
Boatman misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boatman.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Simpson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boatman backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Boatman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Simpson moves into the clinch successfully.
Simpson lands with a left to the head.
Simpson scores with a shoulder strike.
Simpson misses with some punches.
Boatman misses with some punches.
Boatman struggles to land a body shot inside as Simpson controls his hands.
Boatman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boatman swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Boatman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boatman misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Simpson as the two fighters clinch.
Simpson misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson misses with some punches.
Simpson working aggressively here.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simpson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Richie Simpson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simpson blocking some punches. #T1#
Boatman misses with a punch on the inside.
Boatman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Simpson lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Simpson.
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boatman working aggressively here.
Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson misses with the head strike.
Boatman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Simpson is pushing Boatman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Boatman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simpson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Boatman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simpson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boatman backwards.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boatman can do to turn this around?
Simpson has a couple of punches blocked by Boatman. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boatman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
Boatman blocking some punches.
Simpson lands a left hand.
Boatman misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Simpson.
Simpson lands with a left to the head.
Simpson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simpson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boatman.
Boatman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simpson tries to work over Boatman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boatman throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpson.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Boatman.
Boatman blocks an uppercut.
Boatman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simpson.
Simpson tries to work over Boatman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boatman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Simpson. #ROC#
Boatman is rocked!
Simpson throws a big uppercut that drops Boatman! More strikes from Simpson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Boatman lies dazed against the cage as Simpson celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richie Simpson!

Event: CCF FN 01:Abel vs Temby
Date: Dec 08, 2017

#R1#
Sitsongrit thumps Simpson with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Simpson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simpson.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Simpson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Simpson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Simpson tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance.
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Simpson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simpson throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body kick.
Simpson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Simpson throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Simpson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Simpson.
Simpson scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.
Simpson lands a body punch.
Simpson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simpson.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
Simpson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee is keeping an eye on Simpson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simpson gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sitsongrit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson lands a nice uppercut.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Simpson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
Simpson lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit lands a good knee to the midsection. Simpson won't want to take too many of those.
Simpson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simpson lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit is trying to push Simpson away but Simpson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Simpson - that landed with a thud.
Simpson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.
Simpson avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
Simpson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
Sitsongrit looks winded!
Simpson scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
Simpson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simpson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Simpson.
A short body shot lands from Simpson as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Simpson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simpson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simpson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simpson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simpson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simpson keeps control of Sitsongrit as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Simpson lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Simpson.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simpson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simpson lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
Simpson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Simpson.
Simpson pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Sitsongrit is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Simpson.
Sitsongrit is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him?
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
Simpson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simpson lands with a left to the head.
Simpson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simpson lands a big right hand that drops Sitsongrit! The killer instinct kicks in and Simpson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Simpson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Simpson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2017

#R1##CL#
Simpson clinches with his opponent.
Gonzales tries to circle away but Simpson has him pinned against the cage.
Simpson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gonzales tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simpson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simpson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzales.
Simpson has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzales.
Gonzales takes a shot to the head.
Simpson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gonzales takes a shot to the head.
Gonzales goes for a takedown attempt but Simpson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Simpson clinches up against the cage.
Simpson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Gonzales wants a takedown but no success here.
Ricky Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Gonzales.
Simpson pushes Gonzales back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Simpson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
A short body shot lands from Simpson as the two fighters clinch.
Simpson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Simpson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simpson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Simpson. #T2#
Gonzales is working for takedown but Simpson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gonzales has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Simpson after a bit of a struggle.
Gonzales looks winded!
Simpson lands a nice uppercut.
Simpson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simpson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simpson.
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
Simpson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzaless head.
Nice body punch from Simpson - that landed with a thud.
Simpson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Simpson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simpson.
Simpson avoiding damage as Gonzales throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simpson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simpson.
Gonzales tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simpson smiles and moves away. #CL#
Simpson closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
A short right from Simpson.
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simpson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simpson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simpson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Simpson lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simpson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Simpson scores with a shot to the side of Gonzales's head.
Simpson lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simpson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simpson is working Gonzales over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simpson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simpson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simpson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Simpson.
A short uppercut from Simpson.
Gonzales jumps guard but Simpson stands there with Gonzales around his waist. Gonzales gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simpson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Simpson.
Simpson lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Simpson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Simpson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Simpson has Gonzales up against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simpson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzales.
Simpson scores with a shoulder strike.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzales can do to turn this around?
Simpson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simpson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzales tries a body shot but Simpson blocks it.
A body shot lands from Simpson.
Gonzales tries to pull guard but Simpson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gonzales has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simpson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simpson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson lands an uppercut.
Simpson lands with a light punch inside.
Simpson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson lands a nice uppercut.
Simpson lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Gonzales is looking to break free of the clinch but Simpson has double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simpson.
A short right from Simpson.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Simpson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Simpson slowing the pace effectively.
Ricky Simpson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Simpson.
Simpson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
A short left from Simpson.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
Simpson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gonzales takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Simpson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simpson.
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Gonzales is rocked!
Simpson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Simpson. #T2#
Simpson lands an uppercut.
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simpson scores with a shoulder strike.
Simpson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gonzales is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him?
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simpson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simpson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Simpson.
Simpson lands an uppercut.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simpson prevents Gonzales from breaking the clinch.
Simpson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Simpson gets through Gonzales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simpson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Simpson lands with a light punch inside.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simpson scores with a shot to the side of Gonzales's head.
Gonzales being controlled against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simpson.
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simpson lands with a left to the head.
Simpson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simpson lands with a left to the head.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
A short body shot lands from Simpson as the two fighters clinch.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simpson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzaless head.
Nice body punch from Simpson.
A right hand to the body from Simpson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simpson. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gonzales seems to have recovered his senses.
Simpson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Simpson.
Gonzales being controlled against the cage.
Simpson lands with a light punch inside.
Simpson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gonzales's efforts to push away.
Simpson lands with a short shot to the head.
Gonzales tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ricky Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Gonzales.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simpson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzaless head.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Simpson dominated that second round.
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!
#R3#
Gonzales lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simpson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD2#
Gonzales fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Simpson sprawls well initially but Gonzales persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Simpson has one foot on Gonzales's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Simpson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Gonzales ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gonzales no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzales controls Simpson momentarily but Simpson frees himself.
Simpson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzales is keeping the position for now.
Gonzales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#ES2#
Gonzales is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Simpson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Simpson.
Simpson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Simpson.
Simpson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simpson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Simpson lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Simpson.
Simpson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Simpson scores with a shot to the side of Gonzales's head.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gonzales fails to pull guard.
A short left from Simpson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Simpson lands a right hand. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gonzales working aggressively here.
Simpson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simpson lands with a left to the head.
Simpson lands a right hand.
Simpson digs a right hand underneath Gonzales's ribcage. Gonzales let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gonzales is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simpson is defending well.
Simpson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gonzales up against the cage.
Simpson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gonzales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simpson.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simpson lands with a left to the head.
Simpson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Gonzales is looking to break free of the clinch but Simpson has double underhooks.
Ricky Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ricky Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Gonzales.
A short uppercut from Simpson.
A short right from Simpson.
Simpson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Simpson gets through Gonzales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gonzales is looking to take this one to the mat.
Simpson lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gonzales fails to pull guard.
Gonzales fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
Simpson gets through Gonzales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Simpson!

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