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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Simms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Jameson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steven Simms's chin.
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156 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Jameson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Simms!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt.
Simms scores with a jab. Jameson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jameson dodges the punch combination from Simms.
Jameson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simms sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jameson needs to keep his hands up - Simms had a free shot at his head there.
Simms lands a head shot.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jameson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simms lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jameson tries to clinch up
and Simms counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simms but Simms pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simms throws a right and a left that Jameson avoids nicely.
Jameson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simms checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jameson throws a series of punches but Simms moves out of range.
Simms missing with a left hand there. Jameson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simms lands a nice hook to Jameson's body. Jameson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jameson tries to clinch up
and Jameson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simms takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Jameson or perhaps it was just good defense by Simms which made him look bad.
Simms misses with a looping right.
Simms misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jameson.
Simms misses with a wild combination.
Simms throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jameson tries to clinch
and Simms counters with a right hand to the body.
Jameson tries to clinch up
and Simms counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jameson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simms as he avoids it easily.
Simms scores with a body shot.
Jameson looks to clinch
and Simms counters with a series of strikes. Jameson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jameson misses with a takedown attempt - Simms sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simms will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jameson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simms scores with a shot to the body.
Jameson closes the distance but Simms moves to the side
and Simms counters with a left and a right that stings Jameson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jameson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simms counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jameson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jameson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simms finds it's way round the side to connect with Jameson's head.
Simms checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Simms dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Simms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jameson moves away.
Jameson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jameson dives in and grabs Simms's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simms pushes down on Jameson's head and hops out.
Simms lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Simms displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jameson.
Nice body punch from Simms.
Simms displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jameson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jameson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simms throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simms lands a right hook to the body.
Steven Simms seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson tries to clinch but Simms moves away
and Jameson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Jameson misses.
Jameson darts in trying to clinch
and Simms counters with a right hand to the body.
Jameson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jameson closes the distance and clinches up with Simms, looking for a takedown. Jameson pushes Simms against the cage but Simms circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jameson blocks a head kick by Simms.
James Jameson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steven Simms is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simms slaps away a takedown attempt from Jameson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jameson misses with a few strikes there.
James Jameson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jameson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Simms counters with a nice uppercut.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simms but Simms pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jameson avoids the body shot from Simms.
Jameson throws a right and a left that Simms avoids nicely.
Simms connects with a body shot that sends Jameson's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simms misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jameson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simms to score with a decent uppercut.
Jameson tries to clinch but Simms moves away
and Simms counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab from Jameson.
Jameson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simms showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jameson.
Simms tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jameson was well out of range. Poor timing from Simms.
Jameson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jameson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simms cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simms connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simms lands a jab to Jameson's midsection.
Jameson tries to clinch but Simms moves away
and Simms counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jameson misses with a takedown attempt - Simms sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big right from Jameson misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jameson tries to clinch but Simms moves away
and Simms counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Simms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Simms showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jameson.
Jameson wants to clinch but Simms slips to the side
and Simms counters with a left to the body.
Jameson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jameson darts in trying to clinch
and Jameson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jameson looks for a takedown but Simms sprawls well.
Simms swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jameson.
Jameson closes the distance but Simms moves to the side
and Simms counters with a nice body shot.
Simms lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simms rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jameson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jameson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jameson tries to clinch but Simms moves away
and Jameson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jameson shoots in for a double leg but Simms sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jameson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jameson tries to clinch
and Simms counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Simms.
Jameson blocks the body kick.
Simms misses with a wild combination.
Jameson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simms stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simms wants it to stay on the feet.
Jameson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simms counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt.
Simms fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jameson shoots for a double leg takedown but Simms sprawls well. He's pushed Jameson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simms scores with a one two! Jameson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jameson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simms circles away.
Simms bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jameson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simms tests Jameson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simms just misses with a punch to the body.
Jameson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jameson looks to clinch
and Simms counters with a left to the body.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown but Simms shows good takedown defense.
Jameson ducks under a wild hook from Simms.
Jameson moves to clinch but Simms breaks away
and Jameson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simms throws a series of strikes that have Jameson backpedaling.
Jameson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Jameson with that takedown attempt.
Oh Jameson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A combination from Simms does no damage.
Jameson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jameson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jameson closes the distance but Simms moves to the side
and Simms counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jameson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simms circles away.
Jameson closes the distance but Simms moves to the side
and Simms counters with a left to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jameson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
James Jameson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steven Simms is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jameson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Simms comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simms has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Simms!
An out of breath Steven Simms thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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