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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Sanders gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Sanders backing up. Sanders nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Simpson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanders darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Sanders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simpson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Simpson controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Sanders with that takedown attempt.
Simpson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sanders misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Sanders cracks a nice hook into Simpson's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Simpson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Sanders has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
#BC2#
Sanders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sanders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanders is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simpson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rodger Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Sanders.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Simpson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stalling in the clinch from Simpson.
#BC#
Simpson breaks the clinch.
Simpson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sanders swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Simpson misses. #CL2#
Sanders has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
#BC#
Simpson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanders lands with a cross.
Sanders throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Sanders fails to land the takedown.
Sanders looks winded!
Simpson avoids the body shot from Sanders.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Simpson moves into the clinch.#T3#
Simpson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanders pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanders 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 Sanders off to one side. #CL#
Simpson clinches.
Sanders looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A bit of stalling here from Simpson.
Simpson controlling the action here for a moment.
Simpson has Sanders pushed against the cage.#TD#
Simpson successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson wants to stand up but Sanders is controlling him.
Simpson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Simpson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sanders is proving hard to escape from.
Simpson stands up over Sanders, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Simpson wants to stand but Sanders is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson prevents Sanders from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barry Sanders will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sanders fails to land with a series of punches.
Simpson tries to clinch up.
Sanders shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Sanders has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
Simpson stalls. #BC#
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Sanders tries to keep at a distance but Simpson has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sanders has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Simpson regains guard immediately.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simpson is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Simpson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Sanders.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Sanders uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simpson has time to react.#CL2#
Sanders moves into the clinch.
Simpson stalls.
Sanders letting Simpson take a breather here.
Sanders being controlled against the cage.
Rodger Simpson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simpson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2##TD2#
Sanders lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Simpson is holding on to half guard well.
Simpson is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanders looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sanders stops Simpson from getting back to his feet.
Sanders throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Simpson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simpson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Simpson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Simpson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simpson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3##ES#
Simpson pushes Sanders off and gets back to his feet.
Barry Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders looks for the body kick but Simpson saw that one coming.
Simpson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanders throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD#
Simpson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Simpson showed some decent athleticism there.
Simpson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simpson slips a nice elbow through Sanders's hands, connecting with Sanders's forehead.#SU#
Simpson escapes and gets back to his feet. #T4#
Sanders shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simpson pinned against the cage. Simpson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Simpson clinches up with Sanders and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson leaning against his opponent.
Simpson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanderss head.
Simpson slows down the pace here.
Simpson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Simpson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
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 Rodger Simpson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanders or perhaps it was just good defense by Simpson, which made it look bad.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Sanders manages to avoid it.
Simpson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanders.
Sanders throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
Sanders misses with a double jab.
Simpson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sanders.
Sanders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simpson.
Sanders misses with a wild combination.
Sanders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Sanders. No joy for Simpson on that attempt.
Sanders looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simpson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodger Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Sanders.#CL#
Simpson moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Simpson manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Simpson closes the distance and clinches.
Simpson taking a breather.#BC#
Simpson breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Sanders dives in for a single leg takedown but Simpson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Simpson moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.#BC#
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanders tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanders somewhat.
Sanders stuffs the takedown.
Rodger Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Simpson closes the distance and pushes Sanders back into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Simpson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Simpson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Simpson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Simpson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rodger Simpson.
Sanders throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barry Sanders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanders connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simpson's hands.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanders fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Simpson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sanders manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU#
Simpson stands and steps away. Sanders gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Simpson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Come on Simpson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simpson.
Sanders is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Simpson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodger Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Simpson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodger Simpson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
#R1#
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.#TD#
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.#SUB#
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.#T1##SU#
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
#CL#
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.#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Simpson.
Simpson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC#
Simpson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Boi moves into the clinch.
Simpson leaning against his opponent.
#TD#
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. #T3#
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.#ES#
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. #T4#
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.#CL2#
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.
#BC2#
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!
#R2#
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. #T1##CL#
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.
#CL2#
Boi pushes Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
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.
#BC2#
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.#CL2#
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. #T3##TD#
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.#REVR#
Simpson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Simpson has gone for a leg lock! Boi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Simpson's guard.#REVB##T4#
Simpson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
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!#SU#
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!
#R3##TD#
Simpson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
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.#CL#
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.#T1#
Boi is trying to stall.
Simpson stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
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. #SU#
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.#T2#
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.#TD#
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!#T3#
Simpson is chipping away with strikes.
#SU#
Simpson stands up and beckons Boi to his feet. #CL#
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.
#TD#
Simpson pulls guard successfully.
Boi stops Simpson from standing up. #T4#
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. #REVR#
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. #SUB#
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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Yukki shoots in for a double leg but Simpson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Yukki clinches up with Simpson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Yukki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Yukki rushes Simpson and presses him up against the cage.
Yukki letting Simpson take a breather here.
Yukki stalling against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Simpson.
Simpson wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Yukki breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Simpson dives in and scores a takedown into Yukki's guard.#ES2#
Yukki pushes Simpson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Simpson slaps away a takedown attempt from Yukki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simpson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yukki.
Simpson moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Yukki drags the fight down to the ground.
Simpson landing with the ground and pound.
Simpson works over Yukki with some ground and pound from guard.#T2##SU#
Yukki is working an open guard so Simpson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Simpson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Simpson breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yukki.
Rodger Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luuki Yukki.#CL#
Simpson darts in and clinches Yukki up against the cage.
Simpson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Simpson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simpson slaps away a takedown attempt from Yukki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Simpson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Yukki dives in for a single leg takedown but Simpson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Simpson thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL#
Simpson closes the distance and clinches.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Simpson stalling in the clinch.
Yukki wants a takedown.
Come on Yukki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Simpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yukki has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Yukki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Yukki with that takedown attempt.
Yukki throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4##CL2#
Yukki moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Yukki pulls Simpson into guard.
Yukki has a closed guard, preventing Simpson from standing up.
Simpson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simpson wants to stand but Yukki is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luuki Yukki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Simpson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Simpson as Yukki shoots in.
Yukki lands with a cross.
Yukki is looking to land body kicks.
As Yukki backs away, Simpson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yukki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simpson sprawls well. Simpson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yukki gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodger Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luuki Yukki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson leaves Yukki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Yukki fails to land the takedown.
Yukki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simpson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Yukki is breathing heavily.
Yukki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simpson avoids it really well and circles away.
Simpson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yukki tries for a takedown but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Simpson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yukki looks for a takedown but Simpson sprawls well.#CL#
Simpson rushes Yukki and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Yukki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Simpson to keep the fight standing.
Yukki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simpson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yukki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simpson stalls.
Yukki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yukki tries to circle away but Simpson has him pinned against the cage.
Simpson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simpson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yukki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simpson prevents it.
#BC#
Simpson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yukki.
Simpson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3##TD#
Simpson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yukki to the ground. Simpson is now in Yukki's guard.
Simpson tries to stand but Yukki is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simpson stopping the sweep attempt from Yukki.
Simpson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yukki's guard.
Simpson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Yukki looking for a sweep. Not yet Yukki, not yet.
Simpson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Simpson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yukki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yukki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simpson but Simpson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simpson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Simpson has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Simpson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Simpson scores with a takedown into Yukki's guard.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Yukki keeps moving.
Simpson is looking to stand up but Yukki won't let him.
Yukki trying to keep a closed guard but Simpson is proving a slippery customer.
Simpson wants to stand but Yukki is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yukki looking for a guillotine here but Simpson defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Simpson stands up and waves to Yukki to follow him. #T1#
Yukki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simpson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yukki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yukki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Yukki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yukki shoots in and drives through. Simpson sprawls well.
Simpson throws a big counter combination but Yukki 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 Luuki Yukki.
Yukki stuffs the takedown attempt from Simpson. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet.
Simpson stuffs the takedown.
Simpson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yukki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Yukki backing up. Yukki nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.#T2##CL#
Simpson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simpson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yukki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simpson smiles and moves away.
Simpson stuffs the takedown.
Simpson is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Simpson gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Simpson is working to tighten his grip on Yukki's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Yukki has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Simpson is really squeezing tight and eventually Yukki passes out! Simpson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rodger Simpson!
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