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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thorbjorn Heimendahl (ranked 223 p4p, 9 weight class) and Brandon Simmons (ranked 201 p4p, 8 weight class). Simmons comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 3Hunna kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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254 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thorbjorn Heimendahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons avoids a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Simmons.
Simmons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heimendahl fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Heimendahl misses with a jab to the body
and Simmons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simmons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simmons throws a push kick but Heimendahl slaps the foot to one side.
Simmons misses with a hook. Heimendahl ducked under it nicely.
Heimendahl throws a lazy right hand but Simmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simmons thinks about the counter body kick.
Simmons throws a body kick that misses.
As Simmons tries to get set, Heimendahl tries to push him back and clinch up but Simmons manages to avoid the attempt.
Heimendahl takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heimendahl plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimendahl. Simmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heimendahl throws a sloppy head kick
and Simmons counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simmons. Heimendahl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simmons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simmons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Simmons throws a head kick but Heimendahl moves out of range.
Simmons throws the left hand but Heimendahl avoids the punch easily.
Simmons throws the left hand but Heimendahl avoids the punch easily.
Heimendahl throws a quick counter kick to the body but Simmons avoids it.
Heimendahl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heimendahl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simmons appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Heimendahl throws a head kick but Simmons moves out of range.
Simmons delivers a nice body kick.
Heimendahl takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simmons misses with an uppercut. Heimendahl saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Simmons.
Simmons throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Heimendahl as he checks the leg kick.
Simmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimendahl. Simmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heimendahl connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Simmons avoids a kick to the body.
Heimendahl sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Heimendahl lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Heimendahl throws a looping overhand right but Simmons ducks down to avoid it.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses.
Simmons takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Heimendahl throws a shot from downtown. Simmons moves away and avoids it.
Simmons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Heimendahl throws a sloppy head kick
and Simmons counters with a solid body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Simmons.
Simmons takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Heimendahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heimendahl tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Simmons manages to circle out of the way.
Heimendahl slips a straight right by Simmons.
Brandon Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons lets loose with a powerful body kick. Heimendahl will feel that in the morning.
Heimendahl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simmons.
Simmons has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Simmons connects with a body shot that sends Heimendahl's belly button to the back.
Simmons tries a head kick but it misses.
Heimendahl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simmons lands a nice looking body shot.
Simmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Heimendahl clinches up with Simmons and pushes him back against the cage.
Heimendahl lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heimendahl looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a hook but Heimendahl blocks it.
Jab from Simmons.
Simmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Simmons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Simmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heimendahl.
Simmons throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Heimendahl misses with a hook. Simmons ducked under it nicely.
Simmons throws a head kick but Heimendahl moves out of range.
Simmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heimendahl stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Heimendahl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simmons.
Heimendahl misses with a right hand
and Simmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simmons connects with a solid leg kick.
Simmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Heimendahl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Simmons dominated that round.
That's time! Heimendahl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Simmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heimendahl.
Simmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Heimendahl is just out of range.
Simmons walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Heimendahl clobbers Simmons with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Heimendahl stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Simmons throws a series of punches but Heimendahl moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Heimendahl tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heimendahl keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Heimendahl clinches up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Heimendahl.
Simmons blocks a body shot from Heimendahl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimendahl keeps control of Simmons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Heimendahl.
Simmons manages to break the clinch.
Heimendahl uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simmons thumps Heimendahl with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons lands a head kick. Heimendahl smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That kick from Simmons tenderised Heimendahl's leg. Heimendahl is trying to keep his angry face on.
Simmons slips a jab from Heimendahl.
Simmons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heimendahl takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Heimendahl.
Simmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Heimendahl controls his hands.
Heimendahl can't find room to land a body shot as Simmons controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Simmons.
Simmons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simmons lands a nice looking body shot.
Simmons feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heimendahl's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl tries to land a front kick but Simmons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brandon Simmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Heimendahl misses
and Simmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heimendahl ducks under a wild hook from Simmons.
Heimendahl tries to clinch up but Simmons circles away and keeps his distance.
Simmons counters with a body kick.
Heimendahl misses the shot to the body.
Simmons throws a hook but Heimendahl blocks it.
Simmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heimendahl moves away.
Heimendahl has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simmons.
Simmons lunges at Heimendahl with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Heimendahl's hand.
Simmons throws a head kick but Heimendahl moves out of range.
Heimendahl wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Simmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Heimendahl as he checks the leg kick.
Heimendahl misses with a left hand
and Simmons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simmons with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a body punch but Heimendahl moves out of range.
Heimendahl fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simmons scores with a push kick.
Heimendahl moves in looking to clinch but Simmons pushes him off.
Heimendahl throws a combination that misses
and Simmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simmons lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simmons digs a good hook to Heimendahl's body.
Heimendahl swings widly with a right hand
and Simmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heimendahl slips a straight right by Simmons.
Heimendahl throws an off balance right hand
letting Simmons counter with a right hand.
Heimendahl throws a sloppy head kick
and Simmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simmons misses with a body kick.
Heimendahl throws a right and a left that Simmons avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heimendahl ducks under a wild hook from Simmons.
Heimendahl is looking to counter with head kicks.
Simmons misses with an uppercut.
Heimendahl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Simmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heimendahl misses with a head kick.
Simmons throws a good cross that connects.
Heimendahl staying out of range there.
Simmons throws a body punch but Heimendahl moves out of range.
It looked like Heimendahl was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Heimendahl moves out of range of the leg kick from Simmons.
Heimendahl will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Heimendahl scores with a body shot.
Simmons tests Heimendahl's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heimendahl takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simmons throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Simmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Simmons lands a nice hook to Heimendahl's body. Heimendahl takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simmons throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Heimendahl keeps Simmons at a distance using the push kick.
Heimendahl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simmons.
Simmons misses with a body shot.
Heimendahl fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heimendahl slips under a jab from Simmons.
Heimendahl feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Simmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heimendahl at a distance.
Simmons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimendahl takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Simmons.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Simmons finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Simmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Heimendahl counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons fakes the leg kick and cracks Heimendahl in the body.
Simmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Heimendahl on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Heimendahl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simmons.
Heimendahl moves out of range as Simmons strikes.
Simmons connects with a body shot that sends Heimendahl's belly button to the back.
Heimendahl closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good shot there by Simmons.
Simmons lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Heimendahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heimendahl thuds his right hand into Simmons's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heimendahl stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Simmons.
Thorbjorn Heimendahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heimendahl doesn't seem bothered though.
Heimendahl's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Simmons throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Heimendahl counters with a stiff right hand.
Simmons scores with a kick to the midsection.
Simmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heimendahl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heimendahl wants to clinch.
Heimendahl slips under a jab from Simmons.
Some bone on bone action there as Heimendahl checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Simmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Simmons.
Simmons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heimendahl is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Simmons tries to land a front kick but Heimendahl steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Heimendahl misses the target.
Simmons ducks under a wild hook from Heimendahl.
Simmons looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Heimendahl is looking to counter with a body kick.
Heimendahl takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Simmons lands with a nice body kick.
Simmons lands with a kick to the ribs.
Heimendahl pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Heimendahl moves out of range as Simmons throws a body kick.
Heimendahl takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Heimendahl takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heimendahl has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Simmons.
Heimendahl takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl tries to land a front kick but Simmons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heimendahl scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heimendahl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
Simmons misses with a wild body shot.
Heimendahl thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Simmons if he has to take too many more of those.
Heimendahl keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Simmons misses with a hook
enabling Heimendahl to counter with a crisp jab.
Heimendahl tries to clinch but Simmons is having none of it.
Simmons jabs Heimendahl right on the nose. Heimendahl blinks but takes it well.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick
and Heimendahl counters with a nice body kick.
Heimendahl misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simmons winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Simmons!
Brandon Simmons got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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hype
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pop
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