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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Pawlik (ranked 272 p4p, 252 weight class) and Jay Simon (ranked 43 p4p, 39 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pawlik might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to John Butler - Ocean . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Pawlik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Simon!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon loads up on a big right hand but Pawlik slips the punch.
Nice cross by Pawlik.
Simon misses the shot to the body.
Jay Simon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simon throws an overhand right that lands on Pawlik's shoulder, as Pawlik tries to avoid the shot.
Pawlik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pawlik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simon.
Pawlik attempts a counter takedown but Simon avoids it well and moves away.
Simon goes for a double leg but Pawlik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pawlik continues to drive forward.
Simon swings for the body but Pawlik moves out of range.
Pawlik feinted with a counter takedown.
Simon shoots in for a double leg but Pawlik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pawlik.
Pawlik lands an overhand right.
Pawlik defending well as Simon loads up on a big left hand.
Pawlik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simon sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Simon's half guard.
Pawlik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simon defends it well.
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but Simon defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Simon is refusing to be controlled, as Pawlik sits in half guard.
Simon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pawlik pulls his head out easily.
Pawlik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pawlik is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simon is looking for a sweep. Pawlik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simon is defending against the submission attempts here by Pawlik.
Pawlik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simon won't allow Pawlik to pass to mount.
Pawlik wants to control but Simon is keeping him busy.
Simon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pawlik pulls his head out easily.
Simon is looking to improve his position.
Pawlik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pawlik is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pawlik is trying to control. Simon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simon.
Pawlik landing with the ground and pound.
Simon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pawlik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pawlik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simon keeping full guard, as Pawlik tries to pass.
Pawlik stays in close to Simon's body and controls the position.
Simon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pawlik manages to get himself to full guard.
Simon wants to control from the top but Pawlik keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pawlik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simon has managed to get both his arms back between Pawlik's legs - danger averted.
Pawlik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simon pushing down on Pawlik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simon is pressing down on Pawlik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pawlik is holding on for now.
Pawlik is looking for a sweep. Simon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pawlik!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pawlik manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Pawlik dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pawlik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pawlik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simon sprawls and moves away.
Simon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pawlik.
A jab from Simon misses.
Simon lands a right hook to the body.
Simon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pawlik manages to avoid it.
Pawlik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Simon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simon takes a swing at Pawlik's ribcage but misses.
Pawlik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pawlik gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Simon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pawlik keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon looking to pass the guard.
Pawlik looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon keeps trying to improve his position.
Pawlik has an active guard here but Simon has managed to pass into half guard.
Simon wants to free his trapped foot but Pawlik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simon is looking to take a break and control but Pawlik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pawlik is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Simon tries to pass to full mount but Pawlik defends it.
Pawlik wants to control but Simon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simon wants to control but Pawlik is keeping him busy.
Pawlik is looking for a sweep. Simon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simon wants to take a breather but Pawlik is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Simon is stalling here. Pawlik is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Simon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pawlik has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Simon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Simon is trying to control Pawlik's posture but Pawlik avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon stops Pawlik from passing to mount.
Simon tries to buck Pawlik off but Pawlik is having none of it.
Pawlik thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Simon is trying to control Pawlik's posture but Pawlik avoids it.
Simon is looking to regain half guard here but Pawlik keeps moving and retains side control.
Pawlik tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pawlik cracks Simon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pawlik off and has taken his back!
Pawlik turns into Simon and is now in his guard.
Pawlik tries to free his leg and advance position but Simon is retaining full guard.
Simon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pawlik won't allow Simon to sweep him here.
Pawlik tries to free his leg and advance position but Simon is retaining full guard.
Simon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pawlik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon keeping full guard, as Pawlik tries to pass.
Simon working for a triangle but Pawlik defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Simon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Simon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pawlik moves away.
Pawlik attempts a counter takedown but Simon avoids it well and moves away.
Pawlik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Simon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pawlik avoids the body shot from Simon.
Pawlik gets caught napping as Simon dives in and scores a takedown. Pawlik manages to retain guard.
Simon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pawlik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simon defends it easily.
Pawlik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon trying to control but Pawlik is working from the bottom.
Simon pushes down on Pawlik's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon trying to control from Pawlik's half guard. Pawlik has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pawlik trying to keep a closed guard but Simon is proving a slippery customer.
Pawlik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pawlik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simon is one step ahead there.
Jay Simon has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pawlik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pawlik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pawlik keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass.
Simon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Simon trying to control the position but Pawlik is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pawlik has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pawlik prevents Simon from moving into mount.
Simon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pawlik is not content to let Simon control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simon tries to advance to mount but Pawlik denies him.
Simon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pawlik has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pawlik sneaks back into half guard.
Pawlik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simon 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.
Simon trying to mount his opponent but Pawlik defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Simon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simon 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Simon!
A victorious Jay Simon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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