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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Simpson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carlos Anderson's chin.
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198 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeff Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carlos Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simpson is trying to defend but Anderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Simpson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Anderson is on him like a limpet, forcing Simpson back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Simpson throws a big counter combination but Anderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carlos Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a single leg into guard. Anderson didn't expect that.
Anderson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Simpson dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Simpson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two 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.
Simpson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Anderson is trying to work for a sweep but Simpson has mounted him!
Simpson controlling the pace for now.
Simpson prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson controlling from the full mount.
Further stalling from Simpson.
Simpson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simpson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Simpson has a good base and remains in mount.
Simpson controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simpson continues to stall.
Simpson trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Simpson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and Simpson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Simpson.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Simpson avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Simpson is working Anderson over against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Simpson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson is trying to drag Simpson to the mat but Simpson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
Simpson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jeff Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Anderson.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simpson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simpson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and Simpson counters with a right hand that sends Anderson tumbling to the canvas! Can Simpson finish him? He dives into Anderson's guard looking to do just that!
Anderson is rocked!
It looks like Carlos Anderson has been cut.
Simpson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderson is still in real trouble! Can Simpson finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simpson passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Simpson is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson won't allow Simpson to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simpson in particular looking to stall.
Simpson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Simpson not doing much here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Simpson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
As Anderson looks to move away, Simpson throws a big counter combo but Anderson just gets out of the way.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Simpson tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simpson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simpson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Simpson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Simpson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Anderson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jeff Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Anderson manages to circle out of the way.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simpson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anderson's guard.
Jeff Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Anderson.
Simpson controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More hug and hope from Simpson.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson working for submissions but it's allowed Simpson to get to half guard.
Simpson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anderson!
Simpson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Simpson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Simpson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simpson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Anderson trying to hold on to Simpson's head to control him but Simpson postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Simpson lands an elbow just above Anderson 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Simpson managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Carlos Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simpson blocks it with crossed arms.
Simpson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Simpson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Anderson manages to circle out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simpson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Simpson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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