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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsu Higashikuni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Homer Simpson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Katsu Higashikuni's chin.
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156 lbs
41 - 19 - 0 |
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146 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Katsu Higashikuni!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Simpson as he checks the leg kick.
Higashikuni throws a leg kick but Simpson checks it.
Simpson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Higashikuni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Higashikuni throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simpson. That's going to slow Higashikuni down.
Higashikuni throws an off balance right hand
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Higashikuni.
Simpson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Higashikuni makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Simpson wants to land a leg kick but Higashikuni is out of range.
Higashikuni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Higashikuni checks a leg kick.
Higashikuni shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simpson defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Simpson finds it's way through Higashikuni's defenses.
Simpson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simpson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Higashikuni moves away from the strike by Simpson.
Horrible takedown by Higashikuni or perhaps it was just good defense by Simpson which made him look bad.
Higashikuni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simpson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Higashikuni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simpson is on top in guard.
Simpson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Simpson is stalling in the full guard.
Simpson gets to his feet. Higashikuni looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higashikuni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Higashikuni attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Higashikuni throws a leg kick but Simpson moved away.
Homer Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Simpson. No joy for Higashikuni on that attempt.
Homer Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Higashikuni.
Simpson lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simpson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Higashikuni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson.
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
Simpson staying out of range there.
Higashikuni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely.
Simpson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Higashikuni on the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Simpson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson looks to land a left hand but Higashikuni moved out of range nicely.
Higashikuni misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Simpson. No joy for Higashikuni on that attempt.
Higashikuni takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Higashikuni looks to land a right hand but Simpson moved out of range.
Higashikuni lands a right hook to the body.
Simpson throws out a loose jab but Higashikuni uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higashikuni misses with a right hand
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Higashikuni's corner calls for a 1-2. Higashikuni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Higashikuni is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Simpson staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Higashikuni.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Higashikuni is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Simpson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Higashikuni throws out the jab.
Homer Simpson is winning the standup battle so far.
Higashikuni changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Higashikuni manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simpson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Higashikuni. That did some damage!
Simpson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Higashikuni counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Simpson. No joy for Higashikuni on that attempt.
Simpson throws the left hand but Higashikuni avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Simpson.
Higashikuni throws a head kick that misses.
Higashikuni does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fighters circling - Higashikuni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson throws a head kick but Higashikuni moves out of range.
Higashikuni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simpson. Simpson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higashikuni with a nice cross.
Higashikuni throws a shot to the body.
Simpson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Simpson digs a good hook to Higashikuni's body.
Simpson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Higashikunis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Higashikuni 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 pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Higashikuni swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Simpson misses with a looping right.
Simpson checks a leg kick nicely.
Simpson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Higashikuni moves out of range.
Higashikuni throws out a leg kick but Simpson moves out of range and Higashikuni only half commits.
Simpson misses with a straight left.
Higashikuni scoring well with a low kick there.
Higashikuni tries to land a leg kick but Simpson saw it coming and moves away.
Higashikuni takes one to the chin there.
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!
Higashikuni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simpson.
Higashikuni throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Higashikuni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Simpson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Higashikuni tried to score with a low kick but Simpson checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simpson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Simpson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Higashikuni shoots for a double leg takedown but Simpson sprawls well. He's pushed Higashikuni's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Homer Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Higashikuni.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Higashikuni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Simpson scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Katsu Higashikuni has been cut.
Homer Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Higashikuni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simpson is fending him off so far but Higashikuni persists. Nope, Simpson circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick from Simpson misses
and Higashikuni counters with a shoot takedown. Simpson fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higashikuni trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Higashikuni preventing the sweep.
Higashikuni looking to pass the guard.
Higashikuni throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni stopping the sweep attempt from Simpson.
Higashikuni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Higashikuni is fighting to break Simpson's control of his arms but Simpson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simpson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Higashikuni manages to get himself to full guard.
Simpson wanted to stand there but Higashikuni had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson stopping the sweep attempt from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Homer Simpson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Katsu Higashikuni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni drops his hands momentarily and Simpson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Higashikuni digs a good hook to Simpson's body.
Higashikuni works the jab nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Higashikuni.
Simpson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Simpson.
Higashikuni will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson takes a swing at Higashikuni's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Higashikuni. Those never looked like landing.
Simpson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Simpson throws a wild body kick that Higashikuni sees coming a mile off.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Higashikuni throws out the jab.
Higashikuni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simpson can pounce on him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simpson.
Higashikuni moves forwards but Simpson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Higashikuni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Higashikuni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simpson. Simpson obviously looking to wear him down.
Higashikuni gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simpson.
A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni lands a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Simpson. That snapped Higashikuni's head back.
Simpson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Katsu Higashikuni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Higashikuni 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 misses with a hook
and Higashikuni counters with a head kick.
Higashikuni misses with a leg kick.
Simpson looks to land a left hand but Higashikuni moved out of range nicely.
Higashikuni drives through with a takedown into Simpson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Higashikuni throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simpson wants to sweep here but Higashikuni controlling him for the moment.
Higashikuni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simpson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Higashikuni stopping the sweep attempt from Simpson.
Katsu Higashikuni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Higashikuni throwing strikes but missing.
Higashikuni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Higashikuni stops Simpson from standing up.
Higashikuni drops back looking for a leg! Simpson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simpson manages to kick Higashikuni off! Higashikuni jumps back into Simpson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni preventing the sweep.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Higashikuni from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Higashikuni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simpson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Higashikuni throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Higashikuni throws a big elbow that misses.
Simpson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Higashikuni is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Homer Simpson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simpson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Simpson!
After winning the bout, Homer Simpson 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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