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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ogasip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Simmons's choice of entrance music: Kid cypher round 11. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
18
142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Ogasip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zak Simmons!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ogasip.
Simmons shoots for a takedown but Ogasip saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simmons with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ogasip counters with a left to the body.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt
and Ogasip counters with a series of strikes. Simmons will be more careful next time no doubt.
It looks like Zak Simmons has been cut.
Carlos Ogasip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zak Simmons.
Ogasip misses with a kick to the body.
Simmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ogasip really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons tries to sprawl but Ogasip drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ogasip thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simmons's head.
Simmons is trying to stand.
Simmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ogasip.
Ogasip throwing shots but Simmons is blocking nicely.
Ogasip thows a huge punch but Simmons dodges it nicely.
Simmons tries to kick Ogasip off but Ogasip keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Simmons controlling the position for now.
Simmons on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ogasip not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ogasip throwing shots but Simmons is blocking nicely.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons looks gassed!
Ogasip throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ogasip throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ogasip throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Simmons wants to improve his position but Ogasip is controlling well.
Simmons wants to control but Ogasip is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simmons has one foot on Ogasip's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ogasip scores with a one two! Simmons had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Simmons with a poor takedown
and Ogasip counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ogasip tries to clinch but Simmons is having none of it.
Ogasip clinches up against the cage.
Simmons is working for takedown but Ogasip is calmly controlling the position for now.
Simmons wants to get back to striking at distance but Ogasip won't allow it.
Ogasip manages to break the clinch.
Ogasip lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Simmons throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ogasip was covering up waiting for the punch and Simmons finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Simmons throwing strikes from guard but Ogasip blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogasip keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons wants to pass the guard but Ogasip is keeping the position.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Ogasip keeps moving.
Simmons is looking to work some ground and pound but Ogasip has wrist control.
Simmons connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Ogasip keeps moving.
Simmons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ogasip trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simmons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simmons sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ogasip knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simmons on the ground.
Simmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simmons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simmons lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simmons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ogasip working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simmons.
Simmons is looking to work some ground and pound but Ogasip has wrist control.
Simmons throwing strikes but missing.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Ogasip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ogasip wants to stand and escape but Simmons is having none of it.
Simmons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simmons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simmons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ogasip avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Ogasip dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zak Simmons's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Simmons manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ogasip on his heels. He'll look to pass Ogasip's guard now, I'm sure.
Simmons thows a big elbow that misses.
Simmons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ogasip working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simmons.
Simmons works over Ogasip with some ground and pound from guard.
Simmons postures up in Ogasip's guard and throws a big left but Ogasip blocks it.
Ogasip utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Ogasip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Simmons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ogasip on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ogasip tries to get out of the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ogasip has momentary wrist control but Simmons slips an elbow through the middle.
Simmons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simmons is looking to work some ground and pound but Ogasip has wrist control.
Simmons is looking to work some ground and pound but Ogasip has wrist control.
Simmons working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ogasip's head.
Simmons cracks Ogasip with a solid left hand.
Simmons thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ogasip keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ogasip has momentary wrist control but Simmons slips an elbow through the middle.
Simmons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simmons connects with a couple of short punches.
Ogasip being controlled here, momentarily.
Simmons throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Simmons working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ogasip's head.
Simmons landing some decent shots from guard.
Simmons landing some decent shots from guard.
Simmons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Simmons content to stall in guard here.
Simmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simmons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Ogasip keeps moving.
Simmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simmons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simmons chips away with some ground and pound.
Zak Simmons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Ogasip keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons is looking to work some ground and pound but Ogasip has wrist control.
Simmons is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Simmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zak Simmons's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ogasip gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simmons postures up in Ogasip's guard and throws a big left but Ogasip blocks it.
Ogasip avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Simmons content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ogasip is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons trying to control from the bottom.
Ogasip sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simmons defending well though.
Simmons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ogasip thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simmons's head.
Simmons is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simmons manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Simmons pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Simmons lands a heavy elbow.
Simmons unloads with some shots from mount but Ogasip bucks and avoids them well.
Simmons fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Simmons lands a big elbow.
Simmons connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Simmons cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Simmons avoids the attempt from Ogasip to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ogasip in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Simmons pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Simmons landing punches.
BOOM! Simmons connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Simmons lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ogasip hang on?
You get the feeling that Ogasip really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Simmons landing strikes, looking to finish!
Simmons cracks Ogasip with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons with good strikes from the mount here!
Simmons with good strikes from the mount here!
Simmons lands a heavy elbow.
Ogasip is in a horrible position here. Simmons smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Simmons looking to finish Ogasip with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ogasip!
Simmons looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons landing punches.
Simmons looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons scoring with strikes but Ogasip is staying in there.
Simmons is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ogasip can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ogasip taking shots to the head.
Simmons scores with a couple of good head shots there.
BOOM! Simmons connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Simmons is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Simmons working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simmons working the ground and pound effectively.
Simmons looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zak Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simmons has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zak Simmons!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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