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Event:
HFA 32
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simpson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Walker is out of range and Simpson settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Walker misses the target.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses.
Walker misses with a looping right.
Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.
Simpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walker.
Nice cross by Walker.
Simpson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
Walker's corner calls for a 1-2. Walker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#Simpson is rocked!
Simpson walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Walker! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aiden Walker! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 118
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dekkers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simpson scores with a jab to the body.
Dekkers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simpson.
Simpson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Dekkers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dekkers tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dekkers wants to land a leg kick but Simpson is out of range.
A left lands for Simpson.
Simpson lands with a good body shot.
Dekkers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dekkers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dekkers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dekkers ducks right into an uppercut from Simpson. #T1#
Dekkers throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson misses with the combination.
Simpson lands with a straight right. Dekkers didn't see that one coming.
Simpson lands with a right hand.
Dekkers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simpson lands a nice shot that snaps Dekkers's head back.
Dekkers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simpson misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut there from Simpson.#T2#
Simpson throws a head kick that misses.
Dekkers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Simpson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dekkers throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!#CL#
Simpson tries to keep at a distance but Dekkers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but Simpson blocks with his arms.
Dekkers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
I was talking to Dekkers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpson works over Dekkers's head and body with a nice combination.
Dekkers dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
#T3#
Dekkers tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simpson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dekkers is out of range and Simpson settles back down.
Simpson lands the left hand.
Asher Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Dekkers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Simpson.#CL#
Dekkers has managed to clinch.
Dekkers avoiding damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dekkers appears to be looking for a big counter.
Simpson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dekkers counters with a series of strikes. Simpson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dekkers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simpson lands the left hand.#T4#
Simpson connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dekkers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dekkers tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dekkers ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Dekkers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simpson throws a body kick that misses
and Dekkers counters with a stiff right hand.
Dekkers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simpson.
Dekkers appears to be looking for a big counter.
Simpson throws a series of strikes that have Dekkers backpedaling.
Simpson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dekkers moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
Simpson thuds his shin into the meat of Dekkers's side.
Simpson slips a jab and a cross from Dekkers.
Dekkers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dekkers there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asher Simpson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson cracks Dekkers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.
Simpson throws a body punch but Dekkers moves out of range.
Dekkers blocks a jab.
Dekkers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simpson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dekkers wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Asher Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dekkers tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dekkers misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Simpson with a nice cross.
Dekkers darts in trying to clinch
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Dekkers fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Simpson misses.
Simpson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simpson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Simpson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dekkers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Simpson tries to bum rush Dekkers with a series of wild strikes but Dekkers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dekkers ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Dekkers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dekkers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A right-left combo lands from Dekkers. #CL#
Dekkers clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Simpson manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dekkers defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Dekkers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dekkers.
Dekkers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simpson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ramon Dekkers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dekkers moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
Simpson looks to throw the jab but Dekkers is out of range.
Simpson tries to land a front kick but Dekkers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dekkers tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
Dekkers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simpson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Simpson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC2#Dekkers is rocked!
Dekkers wants to clinch but Simpson slips to the side
and Simpson counters with a one-two to the body.
Oh Dekkers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Simpson with a nice cross.
Simpson lands a big head kick that sends Dekkers to the canvas! Simpson follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asher Simpson!
Asher Simpson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 224
Date: Oct 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Simpson lands a jab-cross combination.
Simpson throws a body punch but Paprikas moves out of range.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paprikas throws a fast counter high kick but Simpson manages to duck under it in time.
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Paprikas counters with a three punch combo that has Simpson backing up. Simpson nods at Paprikas to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#Simpson is rocked!
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paprikas throws out the jab.
Simpson lands a really nice looking cross but Paprikas seems unphased.
Simpson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paprikas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Paprikas moves out of range of the body kick.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Simpson. That snapped Paprikas's head back.
Paprikas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paprikas connects with a jab.
Oh Simpson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses.
Simpson seems to have got his legs back now.
Simpson lands a jab to Paprikas's midsection.#T1#
Paprikas looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely.
Asher Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Simpson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simpson pushes Paprikas away with a front kick.
Simpson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paprikas avoids the head kick by Simpson.
Simpson delivers a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paprikas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simpson lands with a good body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Simpson.#T2#
Simpson misses with the combination.
That kick from Simpson tenderised Paprikas's leg. Paprikas is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Simpson.
A cross from Simpson lands.
Paprikas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Simpson lands with a straight right. Paprikas didn't see that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Simpson. Those never looked like landing.
A nice leg kick from Simpson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Simpson lands a jab.#ROC#Paprikas is rocked!
Paprikas backs away from a small jab... but Simpson lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Paprikas crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Simpson with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Asher Simpson!
A very excited looking Asher Simpson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 220
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Franklin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Franklin scores with a takedown into Simpson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#ES2#
Simpson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Franklin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Franklin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Franklin is trying to pull guard but Simpson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alonso Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Franklin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Franklin trying to stall but Simpson improves his position.
Franklin tries to pull guard but Simpson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franklin throws a hook but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson throws an off balance right hand
and Franklin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simpson throws the kick towards the body but Franklin avoids it.
Franklin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franklin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simpson under the eye.#T1#
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Franklin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franklin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Simpson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Franklin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simpson connects with a body shot that sends Franklin's belly button to the back.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franklin was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.
Franklin tries to counter with a takedown but Simpson is quick to defend against it.
Asher Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franklin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Simpson lands.
Simpson wants to slow Franklin down by chopping away at his legs.
Franklin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simpson sprawls and moves away.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Simpson walks into a left hand. #T2#
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Franklin moves away and avoids it.
Franklin misses with a hook.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franklin throws out the jab.
Simpson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Franklin connects with a nice looking jab.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franklin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simpson counters with a good, hard body kick but Franklin shrugs it off.
Simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Franklin counters with a shoot takedown. Simpson fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Franklin tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
Franklin controlling from the top position.
Franklin pushing down on Simpson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Franklin stops Simpson from getting back to his feet.
Simpson won't allow Franklin to pass to mount.
Simpson is in trouble now - Franklin has advanced to mount!
Franklin tries to control but Simpson wriggling away.
Franklin controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Franklin working for a submission but Simpson is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Franklin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4#
Franklin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simpson is looking to escape. #SUB#
Franklin wants to finish this one by submission but Simpson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Franklin.
Simpson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SUB#
Franklin quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Franklin but it's paid off an Simpson is forced to tap! Nice work by Franklin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alonso Franklin! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 215
Date: Sep 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Simpson lands a head kick!
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gross walks into a stiff left hand from Simpson.
Gross tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson lands a really nice looking cross but Gross seems unphased.
Gross is looking to clinch.
Simpson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gross.#TD#
Gross looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Simpson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Gross decides to stand up, so the ref orders Simpson to his feet.
Gross on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simpson. Simpson obviously looking to wear him down.
Simpson scores with a head kick.
Gross slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Gross fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simpson scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#It looks like Sullivan Gross has been cut.#T1#
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gross shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sullivan Gross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gross shoots in but Simpson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gross wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Simpson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gross on the side of the head.
Simpson lands a right hook to the body.
Gross takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gross takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Simpson throws a shot to the body.
Simpson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gross tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Simpson lands a high kick!
Simpson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simpson lands a nice hook to Gross's body. Gross takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Gross gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Gross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simpson throws a nice head kick!
Simpson scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Gross misses
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gross is breathing heavily.
Simpson throws a one two combo.
Gross takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simpson scores with a three punch combo!
Gross takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gross tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Simpson counter with a right hand. #T3#
Simpson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Simpson duly obliges.
Simpson lands a glancing blow to the side of Gross's head.
Simpson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Simpson throws a one two combo.
Asher Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gross momentarily.
Simpson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gross looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gross closes the distance looking to clinch
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of 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!
A good leg kick by Simpson.
Simpson throws a head kick that Gross semi-blocks.
Simpson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gross's sensitive parts.
Gross tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Gross takes one to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simpson.
Simpson scores with a nice strike.
Simpson scores with a hook to the body. Gross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simpson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gross on the side of the head.
Simpson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gross had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Simpson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asher Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gross shoots in and drives through. Simpson sprawls well.
Simpson with a hook.
Simpson scores with a hook to the body. Gross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simpson throws a leg kick which misses Gross's front leg but catches the back leg as Gross tries to avoid it.
A left lands for Simpson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson cracks Gross with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simpson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asher Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sullivan Gross's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gross takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simpson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simpson.
Gross looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gross tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gross takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Simpson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Gross closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Simpson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gross keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gross tries to land knees in the clinch but Simpson avoids the damage to the body.
Gross is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gross tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpson dips to his left and cracks Gross with an uppercut!
Simpson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Simpson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Simpson scores with a head kick.
Simpson misses with the combination.
#T1#
Gross scores with a three punch combo!
#TD#
Gross closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Simpson did well to prevent Gross getting side control.
Simpson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sullivan Gross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson punishes Gross's body with a nice straight punch.
Simpson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson lands a high kick!
Gross gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Simpson lands a lovely overhand right.
Gross fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simpson avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Simpson.
Simpson lands a front kick.
Simpson with the inside leg kick.
Gross takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Asher Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simpson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gross's head.
Simpson lands a high kick!
Simpson looks to land a combination. Gross sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Simpson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gross.#TD#
Gross drives through with a takedown into Simpson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gross won't allow Simpson to get back to his feet. #T3##ES2#
Simpson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gross is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Simpson manages to break the clinch.
Gross steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Simpson. That one must have hurt.
Simpson scores with a head kick.
Gross chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simpson can pounce on him.
Simpson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Simpson connects with a leg kick.
Simpson tries to bum rush Gross with a series of wild strikes but Gross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gross counters with an inside leg kick.
Gross tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gross somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sullivan Gross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson cracks Gross with an open hand slap.#T4#
Gross on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Gross drives through with a takedown into Simpson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Simpson pushes Gross off and scrambles back to his feet.
Simpson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gross takes a step back to recover.
Simpson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson lands with a slapping head kick.
A left and a right from Simpson both land. Nice combination.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Simpson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asher Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sullivan Gross's cut.
That's time! Gross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Simpson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simpson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gross shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simpson. That's going to slow Gross down.
Simpson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Simpson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Simpson scores with a three punch combo!
Gross closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away.
Simpson lands with a hook. Gross tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simpson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gross takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simpson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gross shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simpson counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sullivan Gross. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A left lands for Simpson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson lands a slapping body shot.
Simpson feints and then cracks Gross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gross down.
Gross moves to clinch but Simpson breaks away
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gross takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Simpson scores with a nice right hand.
Gross definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simpson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Simpson lands with a kick to the temple. Gross shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Simpson. Gross shrugs it off though.
Nice shot lands for Simpson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gross takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T2#
Simpson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gross takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Simpson lands a head kick. Gross smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gross takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Simpson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Simpson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gross tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gross takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Simpson.
Simpson pushes Gross away with a front kick.#CL#
Gross has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Simpson breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Simpson lands a leg kick that knocks Gross off balance momentarily.
Simpson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Simpson.
Simpson scores with a jab. Gross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gross swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simpson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Simpson thuds his right hand into Gross's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simpson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gross's head.
Simpson scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gross's sensitive parts.
Simpson dips to his left and cracks Gross with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson moves out of range of the body kick.
Simpson connects with an inside leg kick.
Simpson lands with an uppercut that bounces Gross off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Simpson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gross.
A punch combination from Gross misses.
Simpson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Simpson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gross.
Simpson lunges at Gross with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gross's hand.
Simpson throws a nice head kick!
Simpson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gross momentarily.
Gross 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.
Simpson feints and then cracks Gross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gross down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice combination there by Simpson.
Simpson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sullivan Gross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simpson staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asher 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asher Simpson!
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