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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodger Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bic Boi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bic Boi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodger Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bic Boi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson slips a jab and a cross from Boi.
Bic Boi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Boi.
Simpson stuffs the takedown.
Boi misses with a takedown
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Boi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Boi. Those never looked like landing.
Boi misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Simpson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simpson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson stands up.
Boi shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
Rodger Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bic Boi.
Boi misses with a combination
and Simpson moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Simpson to work.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Simpson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Boi leaning against his opponent.
Simpson has Boi pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Simpson.
Simpson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Simpson manages to break the clinch.
Boi moves into the clinch.
Simpson leaning against his opponent.
Simpson manages to pull guard.
Simpson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simpson pulls Boi in close to prevent any damage.
Simpson wants to sweep but no luck.
Simpson being controlled here, momentarily.
Boi trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to stand and escape but Boi is having none of it.
Simpson wants to sweep but no luck.
Boi 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 has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Simpson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Boi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simpson defends it nicely.
Boi connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boi shoots in looking for a takedown but Simpson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simpson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Boi forces Simpson back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee calls for Simpson to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simpson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Boi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Simpson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boi shoots in looking for a takedown but Simpson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simpson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodger Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson leaves Boi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simpson sprawls well. Simpson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boi gets slowly back to his feet.
Simpson throws a big counter combination but Boi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodger Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bic Boi.
Boi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boi somewhat.
Simpson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boi 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 Boi off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simpson stalling.
Simpson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Simpson is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rodger Simpson.
Boi throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
Simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boi.
Boi pushes Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boi up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Simpson.
Boi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boi shoots for a double leg takedown but Simpson sprawls well. He's pushed Boi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simpson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boi is breathing heavily.
Boi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simpson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boi can do to turn this around?
Boi jumps guard but Simpson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boi uses from the top position.
Boi being controlled here momentarily.
Simpson has a closed guard, preventing Boi from standing up.
Simpson wants to stand and escape but Boi is having none of it.
Simpson pulls Boi in to control the position.
Simpson looking for a sweep. Not yet Simpson, not yet.
Simpson is pulling down on Boi's head to control his posture.
Simpson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Simpson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Simpson has gone for a leg lock! Boi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Simpson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boi manages to get himself to full guard.
Simpson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simpson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson gets to his feet. Boi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Simpson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Simpson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boi has one foot on Simpson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Boi motions for Simpson to come forward. Boi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson is looking for a counter combo.
Simpson clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Simpson throws a head punch that misses.
Boi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Simpson working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boi is trying to stall.
Simpson stalling in the clinch.
Simpson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Simpson manages to end up in side control.
Boi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Simpson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Simpson stands up and beckons Boi to his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boi.
A combination from Boi does no damage.
Boi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boi has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Boi.
Simpson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Simpson. No joy for Boi on that attempt.
Rodger Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bic Boi.
Boi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Simpson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is chipping away with strikes.
Simpson stands up and beckons Boi to his feet.
Simpson moves into the clinch successfully.
Boi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simpson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simpson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Simpson pulls guard successfully.
Boi stops Simpson from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boi 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 is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Simpson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Simpson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Simpson 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodger Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodger Simpson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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