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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Remnant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baraka Simengwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simengwa has chosen Afande Sele feat Ditto - Darubini kali as his entrance music. Chris Remnant has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
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195 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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TWGC Champion
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Remnant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baraka Simengwa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simengwa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Remnant tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Simengwa is in Remnant's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Remnant is trying to control the position but Simengwa postures up.
Simengwa wants to control from the top but Remnant keeps moving.
Remnant trying to keep a closed guard but Simengwa is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Simengwa advances position into side control!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
You can see the frustration on Remnant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Simengwa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Simengwa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Remnant is looking to regain half guard here but Simengwa keeps moving and retains side control.
Simengwa is looking to take a break and control but Remnant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simengwa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simengwa prevents Remnant from escaping the position.
Remnant manages to get back to half guard.
Simengwa is trying to control. Remnant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simengwa wants to pass the guard but Remnant is defending well.
Remnant wants to get back to his feet.
Remnant is refusing to be controlled, as Simengwa sits in half guard.
Simengwa is pressing down on Remnant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Remnant is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remnant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simengwa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simengwa wants to control but Remnant is keeping him busy.
Simengwa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Remnant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Simengwa working away.
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!
Remnant stops Simengwa from passing to mount.
Remnant is looking to regain half guard here but Simengwa keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa trying to control the action but Remnant is working from the bottom.
Simengwa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Remnant is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Remnant wants to get back to his feet but Simengwa drags him back down.
Remnant manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Simengwa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Remnant!
Simengwa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simengwa wants to control the pace but Remnant is squirming around nicely.
Remnant tries to lock up and control but Simengwa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simengwa wants to control the pace but Remnant is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remnant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Remnant regains half guard.
Simengwa stops Remnant from getting back to his feet.
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!
Simengwa wants to pass to mount but Remnant is defending the position.
Simengwa trying to control from half guard but Remnant is working away.
Remnant tries to roll over but Simengwa keeps him under control.
Simengwa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Remnant tries to lock up and control but Simengwa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simengwa pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Simengwa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Remnant is looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa working for a submission but Remnant is keeping him at bay.
Remnant is trying to escape the mount.
Simengwa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Simengwa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Remnant is looking to escape.
Remnant really wants to buck Simengwa off and get back to his feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Remnant tries to reverse the position but Simengwa maintains control.
Simengwa wants to take Remnant's back but he can't do it this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Remnant wants to hold on but Simengwa pushes him away.
Simengwa wants to control the pace but Remnant is squirming around nicely.
Simengwa controlling the position easily from mount.
Simengwa trying to control but Remnant is having none of it.
Simengwa looking for a guillotine from mount but Remnant is having none of it.
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!
Remnant is looking to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa looking to control but Remnant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simengwa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Remnant is surviving well by controlling Simengwa's body position as best he can.
Simengwa tries to control but Remnant wriggling away.
Simengwa fails to take his opponent's back.
Remnant is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simengwa looking to secure an arm triangle but Remnant defends it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Remnant is looking to escape.
Simengwa controlling the pace for now.
Remnant manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Simengwa wants to pass to mount but Remnant is defending the position.
Remnant looking for subs from the bottom but Simengwa mounts him!
Simengwa wants to finish this one by submission but Remnant is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Simengwa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Remnant is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simengwa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Remnant is looking to escape.
Remnant sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Remnant wants to control but Simengwa is keeping busy.
Remnant wants to get back to his feet.
Simengwa controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simengwa trying to control the action but Remnant is working from the bottom.
Remnant manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baraka Simengwa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Remnant takes a swing at Simengwa's ribcage but misses.
Simengwa tries to close the distance and clinch but Remnant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simengwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Remnant.
Simengwa doesn't manage to clinch there - Remnant circles away.
Baraka Simengwa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Remnant missing with a left hand there. Simengwa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simengwa closes the distance and pushes Remnant back into the ropes.
Remnant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simengwa backwards.
Simengwa tries to score a body lock takedown but Remnant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simengwa drags the fight down to the ground.
Remnant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simengwa is looking for a triangle but Remnant pushes his legs off easily.
Remnant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simengwa is trying to keep Remnant in close.
Simengwa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Remnant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remnant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Remnant seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Simengwa is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chris Remnant!
Chris Remnant thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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