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Event:
SSD 10: Becoming Champion
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Lewis drives through with a takedown into Simpson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lewis pushes down on Simpson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Simpson wants to improve his position but Lewis is controlling well.
Lewis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lewis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lewis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simpson's head. #T1#
Lewis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Simpson wants to control but Lewis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Lewis 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.
Let's hope that Lewis 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#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Simpson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
It looks like Lewis might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Simpson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lewis connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Simpson misses its target.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Simpson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lewis.
Lewis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simpson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lewis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Simpson slips under a jab from Lewis.
A counter left hand to the body from Simpson misses its target.
Lewis misses with a body shot.
Lewis throws a solid leg kick but Simpson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lewis.
Simpson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Simpson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Simpson slips a straight right by Lewis.#T4#
Lewis misses with a body shot
and Simpson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lewis swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Simpson misses its target.
Lewis throws a leg kick
and Simpson counters with a nice body shot.
Lewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trayvon Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson moves out of range of the leg kick from Lewis.#TD2#
Lewis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simpson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis scoring with some ground and pound. #T5#
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lewis.
Simpson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simpson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lewis controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lewis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Simpson is looking for a triangle but Lewis pushes his legs off easily.
#T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lewis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lewis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lewis throws a leg kick but Simpson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Simpson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
A quick step to the side and Simpson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Lewis feints and as Simpson raises his hands in defense, Lewis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lewis throwing strikes but missing. #T7#
Lewis is pushing down on Simpson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simpson is fighting to maintain full guard but Lewis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lewis lands with a punch from half guard.
Lewis is keen to just control but Simpson is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Lewis wants to work for an arm triangle but Simpson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lewis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
A nice elbow there by Lewis.
Lewis looking to finish with strikes here!
#T8#
Lewis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simpson is looking to escape.
Lewis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poor strikes thrown by Lewis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lewis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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.
Lewis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lewis tries to control but Simpson wriggling away.
Lewis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T9#
Lewis with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Lewis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lewis lands a couple of good shots and Simpson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Lewis working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Simpson is doing well to defend. Lewis seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Simpson is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trayvon Lewis! |
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Event:
SSD 7
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hevel misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Simpson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hevel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson.
Hevel throws a head kick that misses.
Simpson unleashes a big counter combination but Hevel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hevel misses with a body kick.
Tim Hevel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hevel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simpson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hevel.#T1#
Simpson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hevel. That's going to slow Simpson down.
Simpson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Hevel clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hevel.
Simpson jumps guard but Hevel stands there with Simpson around his waist. Simpson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hevel misses with the head strike.
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hevel misses with some punches.
Simpson blocking some punches.
#T2#
Hevel misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hevel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hevel throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
A head punch on the inside from Hevel fails to land.
Hevel misses with some punches.
Hevel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hevel.
Hevel lands a shoulder strike.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Hevel holds him up against the cage and eventually Simpson drops back down to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson is trying to pull guard but Hevel has him pressed against the cage.
Tim Hevel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Simpson.
Hevel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Simpson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hevel is keeping busy.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hevel to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hevel won't allow it.
Simpson is trying to maintain a safe position but Hevel gets an underhook and turns Simpson into the cage.#TD2#
Simpson pulls guard.
Hevel passes Simpson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hevel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Hevel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Simpson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Simpson!
Hevel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hevel looking to control.
Hevel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hevel tries to get out of the position.
Simpson stands up over Hevel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hevel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Hevel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simpson throwing strikes from guard but Hevel blocks nicely.
Hevel keeping full guard, as Simpson tries to pass.
Hevel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hevel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Simpson is refusing to be controlled, as Hevel sits in half guard. #SUB#
Hevel is looking for a kimura here.
#T5#
Hevel working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Simpson's thigh. Simpson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hevel trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Hevel passes Simpson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hevel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simpson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hevel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T6##SUB#
Hevel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Simpson is now in Hevel's guard. A big mistake from Hevel there, giving up the dominant position!
Hevel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simpson's guard. #REVR#
Hevel trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Hevel stops Simpson from standing up.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hevel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hevel pushing down on Simpson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7##SUB#
Hevel seems to be working for a kimura but Simpson defends the submission attempt.
Hevel moves into full mount! Simpson won't be happy about that!
Hevel is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Hevel working for a submission but Simpson is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Hevel working for a guillotine from mount but Simpson is in no mood to give up. #T8##SUB#
Hevel 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!
#SUB#
Hevel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hevel is trying to get an arm triangle but Simpson is defending well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T9#
Hevel has knee on belly momentarily but Simpson bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB#
Simpson is defending against the submission attempts here by Hevel.
Hevel stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hevel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Hevel dominated that round.
That's time! Hevel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R2#
Simpson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hevel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hevel misses with the head strike.
Simpson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Simpson.
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Hevel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hevel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hevel gets through Simpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simpson is working for takedown but Hevel is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hevel.
Simpson jumps guard but Hevel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hevel.
Hevel gets through Simpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hevel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch on the inside from Hevel fails to land.
Simpson stalling in the clinch but Hevel improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
Hevel scores with a shoulder strike.
Simpson looking to stall.
Simpson blocks an uppercut.
Tim Hevel has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Hevel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Hevel.
Hevel taking a breather.
Hevel throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpson.
Hevel working aggressively here.
Hevel misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hevel.
Hevel working aggressively here.
Hevel blocks a body shot from Simpson.
Hevel throws a head punch that misses.
Hevel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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 blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Simpson has Hevel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hevel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tim Hevel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Simpson.#T3#
Simpson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hevel lands with a short shot to the head.
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hevel misses with the head strike.
Come on Hevel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hevel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simpson can do to turn this around?
Simpson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hevel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simpson blocking some punches.
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hevel.
Simpson blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Simpson pulls guard successfully.
Hevel passes Simpson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hevel is trying to control the action in half guard but Simpson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Hevel is looking to advance position but Simpson won't allow it.
Simpson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hevel is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Hevel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simpson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hevel wants to work for an arm triangle but Simpson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T5#
Hevel working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Simpson's thigh. Simpson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hevel looking to sit in guard and control but Simpson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Simpson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simpson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hevel has control of Simpson's left arm, preventing Simpson from doing any damage.
Hevel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hevel passes Simpson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
The fighters are battling for position here. Simpson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Hevel from controlling successfully.
Hevel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simpson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hevel asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Hevel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simpson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Hevel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T7##SUB#
Hevel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Hevel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hevel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Hevel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simpson is not content to let Hevel control the position.
Hevel tries to advance to mount but Simpson denies him. #SUB#
Hevel has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Simpson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hevel yanks on the arm and Simpson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hevel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tim Hevel!
After winning the bout, Tim Hevel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSD 6
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Chimaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Simpson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chimaev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bjorn Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esad Chimaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Chimaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Simpson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chimaev.
Simpson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Chimaev wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Chimaev tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chimaev shoots for a double leg takedown but Simpson sprawls well. He's pushed Chimaev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simpson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Simpson slaps away a takedown attempt from Chimaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simpson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
Chimaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simpson defends well and Chimaev ends up having to push Simpson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Simpson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Simpson as Chimaev shoots in.#T3#
Simpson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simpson wants it to stay on the feet.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
A counter left hand to the body from Simpson misses its target.
Chimaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simpson appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chimaev.
Chimaev has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Chimaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simpson sprawls well. Simpson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chimaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Simpson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chimaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simpson defends well and Chimaev ends up having to push Simpson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chimaev fails with the takedown.#T5#
Simpson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simpson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chimaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Simpson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chimaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simpson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chimaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Simpson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chimaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chimaev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simpson is fending him off so far but Chimaev persists. Nope, Simpson circles away and we're back to standing.#T6#
Simpson slaps away a takedown attempt from Chimaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simpson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chimaev.
Chimaev fails with the takedown.
Simpson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chimaev with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chimaev shoots in for a double leg but Simpson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simpson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chimaev looks winded!#T7#
Chimaev has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with a right hand to the body.
Chimaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Simpson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chimaev tries to score with a low kick but Simpson moves his leg out of the way.
Simpson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chimaev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Chimaev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
Chimaev with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Chimaev backing up. Chimaev nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Simpson slaps away a takedown attempt from Chimaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T8#
Chimaev misses with a takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a left to the body.
Chimaev tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Chimaev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chimaev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chimaev somewhat.#T9#
Chimaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chimaev shoots in and drives through. Simpson sprawls well.
Simpson throws a big counter combination but Chimaev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Chimaev.
Chimaev throws a right hand that Simpson ducks under and follows up with a left that Simpson also avoids with ease.
Simpson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chimaev throws a head kick that half lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chimaev shoots and misses
and Simpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Simpson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R2#
Simpson leaves Chimaev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bjorn Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson slaps away a takedown attempt from Chimaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It appears Simpson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chimaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simpson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bjorn Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esad Chimaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaev with a poor takedown
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
Chimaev is breathing heavily.#T1#
Chimaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chimaev tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
and Simpson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chimaev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Chimaev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chimaev darts in looking for a takedown but Simpson gets double underhooks and turns Chimaev into the cage.
Esad Chimaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Chimaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chimaev 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 Chimaev off to one side.
Chimaev tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
and Simpson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chimaev thinking.
Chimaev with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chimaev shoots and misses
and Simpson counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Chimaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simpson counters with a right hand to the body.
Chimaev shoots in for a double leg but Simpson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chimaev tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Chimaev tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
and Chimaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Chimaev might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Simpson has got the better of the exchanges.#T4#
Chimaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simpson swivels and escapes.
Chimaev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chimaev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chimaev shoots in for a double leg but Simpson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chimaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chimaev thinking.
Chimaev misses with a leg kick
and Simpson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chimaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a right hand to the body.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T5#
Chimaev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away.
Chimaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Simpson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Simpson is looking to counter punch.
Chimaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simpson counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Chimaev fails with a takedown attempt.
As Chimaev looks to move away, Simpson throws a big counter combo but Chimaev just gets out of the way.
Chimaev misses with a takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chimaev thinking. #T6#
Chimaev has his takedown stuffed
and Chimaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chimaev has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with a right hand to the body.
Chimaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simpson counters with a left to the body.
Bjorn Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T7#
Chimaev has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chimaev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Chimaev looks for a takedown but Simpson sprawls well.
Chimaev shoots for a double leg takedown but Simpson sprawls well. He's pushed Chimaev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simpson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T8#
Chimaev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simpson defends it nicely.
Simpson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
Simpson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chimaev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simpson is fending him off so far but Chimaev persists. Nope, Simpson circles away and we're back to standing.
Bjorn Simpson is winning the standup battle so far.
Chimaev motions for Simpson to come forward. Chimaev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chimaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simpson swivels and escapes.#T9#
Chimaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Simpson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Simpson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simpson wants it to stay on the feet.
Chimaev shoots for a double leg takedown but Simpson sprawls well. He's pushed Chimaev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Chimaev with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chimaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Bjorn Simpson!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Bjorn Simpson!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Bjorn Simpson!
Bjorn Simpson wins by unanimous decision!
Bjorn Simpson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSD 4
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Simpson stuffs the takedown.
Simpson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Astrom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
Astrom misses with a takedown
and Simpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Astrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Astrom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astrom dives in for a single leg takedown but Simpson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Astrom has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Simpson misses.
Astrom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simpson unleashes a big counter combination but Astrom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've been told by Astrom's head coaches at Hilo MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Astrom shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simpson is trying to defend but Astrom finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Astrom trying to control from half guard but Simpson is working away.
Simpson trying to control but Astrom postures up.
#T2#
Astrom throwing shots but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Simpson is doing well to control the position and prevent Astrom from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Astrom working Simpson over with strikes. #SUB#
Astrom is working for a kimura but Simpson is defending it quite comfortably.
Astrom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Astrom is trying to control. Simpson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simpson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Astrom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Astrom wants to control but Simpson is keeping him busy.
Astrom thows a huge punch but Simpson dodges it nicely.
Astrom throwing shots but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Simpson has hold of Astrom's hands but Astrom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Astrom wants to free his trapped foot but Simpson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simpson is not content to let Astrom control the position.#T4#
Simpson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simpson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Astrom.
Simpson is doing well to control the position and prevent Astrom from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Astrom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simpson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Astrom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T5##TD#
Simpson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Astrom wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Simpson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Astrom has picked Simpson up and slammed him! Simpson can't keep hold of the triangle and Astrom manages to pass to side control!
Simpson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Astrom.
Simpson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Simpson is trying to control Astrom's posture but Astrom avoids it.
Simpson defending against the ground and pound. #T6#
Astrom throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Simpson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Astrom swings around for an armbar but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Astrom's guard.
Astrom throws a couple of heel strikes.
Simpson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Astrom's head.#SUB#
Astrom looking for a guillotine here but Simpson defends easily.
Simpson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T7#
Astrom throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Simpson throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Astrom looking for a guillotine here but Simpson defends easily.
Simpson wants to stand but Astrom has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Simpson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Simpson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Astrom's head.
Simpson with a nice head shot there.
Simpson landing some decent shots from guard.
Astrom trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T8#
Simpson postures up in Astrom's guard and throws a big left but Astrom blocks it.
Simpson working some strikes from top position.
Astrom is trying to control the position but Simpson postures up.
Astrom has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Astrom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Astrom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Astrom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Astrom has gone for a leg lock! Simpson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Astrom's guard.#REVB#
Simpson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T9#
Astrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Astrom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simpson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Simpson with a nice head shot there.
Simpson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Simpson with a nice head shot there.
Astrom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simpson's guard. #REVR#
Simpson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Astrom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Astrom from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bjorn 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! This is the final round!#R2#
Astrom is looking to clinch.
Simpson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Astrom with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Astrom closes the distance and clinches up with Simpson, looking for a takedown. Astrom pushes Simpson against the cage but Simpson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice side step and Simpson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Astrom with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Astrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Astrom tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astrom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Astrom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simpson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Astrom is looking to clinch.
Astrom 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 Astrom off to one side.
Simpson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Astrom rather than just go for the knockout.
Astrom shoots in and drives through. Simpson sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Astrom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Simpson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Astrom has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Astrom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Simpson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simpson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Astrom haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Astrom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3##SUB#
Astrom drops back, looking for a kneebar! Simpson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Simpson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Simpson! #REVB#
Astrom throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Simpson scoring with punches from side control.
Astrom taking punishment in the form of punches.
Astrom is looking for a sweep.
Simpson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Simpson landing a few strikes.
Simpson working the body and head with strikes.
Simpson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Astrom down.
Simpson in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC2#Astrom is rocked!
Astrom misses with a strike from the bottom.#T4#
Simpson working the ground and pound.
Oh Astrom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simpson landing strikes.
Simpson cracks Astrom with a big elbow.
Simpson scoring with punches from side control.
Astrom struggling a bit here.
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 creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Astrom throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Astrom is trying to control Simpson's posture but Simpson avoids it.
Astrom taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T5#
Simpson lands a strong strike to the head of Astrom. That's dazed him! Simpson looking to finish here. Astrom is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Simpson lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Simpson! |
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