UFC on FUEL TV 4 – Aaron Simpson survives weight cut and Kenny Robertson to pick up unanimous decision win
The UFC welterweight division has a new monster tonight following the UFC on FUEL TV 4 card in San Jose, California, after former middleweight Aaron Simpson picked up an impressive unanimous deicison win over Kenny Robertson.
Simpson pushes forward early looking to land a big right hand. Robertson ties him up and presses the action against the cage. Simpson reverses the situation and lands a knee on the break. The two men exchange big shots before clinching again. Robertson is cut. Simpson almost lands a takedown but Robertson lands a big right hand on the way up that cuts his opponent. Simpson clinches and looks to land a takedown but Robertson does a good job of keeping him at bay. Robertson reverses the situation but Simpson soon takes control once again and takes the back. Simpson with the takedown. Robertson gets back to his feet but Simpson slams him back to the mat. Both men return to the feet and separate. MMABay scores the round 10-9 Simpson.
Knee from the clinch by Simpson before shooting in looking for the takedown. Simpson takes the back standing and knees to the legs. Simpson lifts Robertson but can’t complete the takedown. Nice scramble by both men before Simpson scores a solid takedown. Robertson back to his feet but Simpson is giving him no space to breath and takes the fight back to the ground. Robertson attacks with a heel hook but Simpson makes him pay and takes the back once again. Big ground and pound by Simpson as he looks to open up Robertson for the choke. The bell sounds. MMABay scores the round 10-9 Simpson.
Simpson takes control in the clinch once again and drags Robertson to the ground. Simpson locks up an inverted triangle but Robertson nicely counters by using his legs. Both men back to his feet but Simpson with another big takedown. Simpson turns up the pace with his ground and pound as he attempts to finish the fight. Simpson looks to secure a late kimura but Robertson hangs on. Simpson wails away with punches to the head but Robertson survives. MMABay scores the round 10-9 Simpson.
The judges scored the bout 30-27, 29-28, 29-28 in favour of Simpson.
By Michael Pepper. (Follow me on Twitter)
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