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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sincere Simon (ranked 3447 p4p, 3368 weight class) and Norbu Dawa (ranked 355 p4p, 349 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sincere Simon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Norbu Dawa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Chris Dean and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawa closes the distance and clinches.
Simon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simon closes the distance and clinches.
Dawa blocks an uppercut.
Dawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simon blocks it with crossed arms.
Simon wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawa won't allow it.
Simon misses with some punches.
Simon avoids a wild elbow strike from Dawa.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Simon.
It looks like Norbu Dawa has been cut.
Simon throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawa.
Still in the clinch, Simon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dawa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon has Dawa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dawa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dawa prevents a body shot from Simon.
Simon throws an elbow that misses.
Simon managing to block the knees to the body from Dawa.
Dawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dawa tries a knee to the head but Simon blocks it.
Simon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simon stalls.
Simon misses with a punch to the body.
Simon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dawa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sincere Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dawa tries a knee to the head but Simon blocks it.
Dawa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Simon stalling in the clinch.
Dawa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Simon misses with some punches.
Simon working aggressively here.
Dawa missing with knees to the body.
Simon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Simon.
Simon avoids the elbow strike from Dawa, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dawa lands a nice knee to the body.
Dawa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simon tries to work over Dawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simon throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Simon as the two fighters clinch.
Dawa tries a knee to the head but Simon blocks it.
Simon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawa backwards.
Simon managing to block the knees to the body from Dawa.
Dawa prevents a body shot from Simon.
Simon lands an elbow inside.
Simon pushes off an throws an elbow but Dawa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dawa misses with a knee to the head.
Dawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simon blocks it with crossed arms.
Simon avoiding damage as Dawa throws knees to the body.
Simon lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Simon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Simon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dawa is trying to keep an underhook but Simon manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dawa has one foot on Simon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dawa clinches with his opponent.
Simon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Simon.
Simon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dawa looks winded!
Simon looking for a takedown.
Simon looking for a takedown.
Simon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Simon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Simon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dawa after a bit of a struggle.
Simon scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Simon cracks Dawa with a nice body shot.
Simon tries to throw a body punch but Dawa avoids it by throwing Simon back against the cage.
Simon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dawa backwards.
Simon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Simon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dawa trying to control the position but instead, Simon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dawa into the cage.
Simon has Dawa pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sincere Simon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Norbu Dawa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Simon looks to score with a jab to the body but Dawa is just out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Simon misses with an uppercut.
Dawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simon.
Simon moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dawa.
It looks like Sincere Simon has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Simon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simon blocks the elbow strike.
Simon lands with a left to the head.
Dawa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Simon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dawa tries to land a knee to the head but Simon blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon avoids a wild elbow strike from Dawa.
Simon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simon has closed the distance and engaged Dawa in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Simon fails to land.
Simon can't get the takedown.
A body shot lands from Simon.
Dawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simon clinches with his opponent.
Dawa wants to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Simon throws an elbow but misses.
Simon wants to take the fight to the mat but Dawa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Simon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dawa backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dawa is breathing heavily.
Simon pushes Dawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Simon is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sincere Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Dawa takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Simon.
Simon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Simon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Norbu Dawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simon throws out a loose jab but Dawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawa moves out of range as Simon strikes.
Dawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simon throws out a loose jab but Dawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norbu Dawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawa tries to clinch up.
Good exchange - Simon coming out on top.
Simon gets a clinch.
Simon stalls.
Simon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simon avoids a wild elbow strike from Dawa.
Simon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dawa prevents it.
Simon managing to block the knees to the body from Dawa.
Simon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Simon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dawa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sincere Simon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dawa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Dawa controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dawa is pressed up against the cage. Simon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dawa down to the mat. Dawa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dawa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dawa connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dawa. Dawa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dawa is looking to clinch.
It looked like Simon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Simon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dawa tries to clinch but Simon is having none of it.
Dawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawa tries to clinch but Simon moves out of range.
Simon throws a hook to the side of Dawa's head but Dawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dawa moves in looking to clinch but Simon pushes him off.
Simon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dawa wants to clinch up but Simon keeps it at a distance.
Simon is looking to counter punch.
Simon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dawa defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sincere Simon dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simon.
Sincere Simon is winning the standup battle so far.
Simon swats away the attempt to clinch by Dawa.
Dawa darts in trying to clinch
letting Simon counter with a right hand.
Dawa is looking to clinch but Simon is avoiding it.
Dawa walks into a stiff left hand from Simon.
A big right from Dawa misses.
Simon swings for the body but Dawa moves out of range.
Dawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simon just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawa is looking to clinch.
Dawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dawa wants to clinch.
Dawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawa slips under a jab from Simon.
Dawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dawa unleashes a big counter combination but Simon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Simon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dawa on the side of the head.
Simon misses with an uppercut.
Dawa darts in and clinches Simon up against the cage.
Simon avoiding damage as Dawa throws knees to the body.
Dawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dawa is defending well.
Simon lands a body punch.
Dawa prevents a body shot from Simon.
Simon throws an elbow but it misses.
Simon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawa's defenses.
Dawa tries to land knees in the clinch but Simon avoids the damage to the body.
Simon swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dawa backwards.
Simon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dawa closes the distance and pushes Simon back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simon is working Dawa over against the cage.
Dawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simon scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simon.
Dawa takes a shot to the head.
Simon looking for a takedown.
Simon wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sincere Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon pushes Dawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Simon lands with a light punch inside.
Simon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dawa prevents it.
Dawa throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon lands a nice elbow.
Dawa is rocked!
That has opened up Norbu Dawa's cut even more.
A short right from Simon.
Dawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Simon finish him?
Simon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Simon lands an uppercut.
Simon is pushing Dawa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Simon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simon drops his opponent with a massive elbow! Dawa is holding on for dear life.
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!
Ground and pound from Simon.
Simon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawa can do to turn this around?
Simon unloads with some huge strikes here! Dawa is out! Simon wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sincere Simon!
During a confident post fight interview, Sincere Simon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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