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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathanial Simmons (ranked 9386 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruud Van Hendriks (ranked 6146 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruud Van Hendriks will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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193 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathanial Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruud Van Hendriks !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Hendriks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Simmons was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Van Hendriks shoots in for a takedown but Simmons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simmons checks a leg kick.
Simmons takes the fight into the clinch.
Simmons really is a fat lump.
Simmons missing with knees to the body.
Van Hendriks can't get the takedown.
Van Hendriks fails to pull guard.
Nathanial Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruud Van Hendriks .
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons tries to throw a body punch but Van Hendriks avoids it by throwing Simmons back against the cage.
Van Hendriks is looking to break free of the clinch but Simmons has double underhooks.
Van Hendriks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simmons.
Van Hendriks tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons breaks the clinch.
Ruud Van Hendriks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Hendriks missing with a left hand there. Simmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Simmons counters with a quick kick to the body but Van Hendriks blocks it.
Van Hendriks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simmons darts in and clinches Van Hendriks up against the cage.
Van Hendriks blocks an uppercut.
Simmons tries to pull guard but Van Hendriks holds him up against the cage and eventually Simmons drops back down to his feet.
Simmons jumps into guard, dragging Van Hendriks to the mat.
Simmons wants to stand and escape but Van Hendriks is having none of it.
Simmons might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Van Hendriks stands up and waves to Simmons to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Hendriks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Van Hendriks stands and steps away. Simmons gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Van Hendriks fails with the takedown.
Simmons went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Hendriks , as that shot connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Van Hendriks or perhaps it was just good defense by Simmons, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Hendriks shoots in looking for a takedown. Simmons tries to sprawl out of it but Van Hendriks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simmons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Hendriks throws a right hand that Simmons ducks under and follows up with a left that Simmons also avoids with ease.
Simmons keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Hendriks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Van Hendriks looks winded!
Van Hendriks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Hendriks stops Simmons from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Hendriks 's guard.
Simmons drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simmons jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Simmons slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simmons is looking to stand up but Van Hendriks won't let him.
Simmons is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Simmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathanial Simmons dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Simmons checks a leg kick.
Simmons seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Van Hendriks shoots in for a takedown but Simmons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Simmons was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Simmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nathanial Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simmons leaves Van Hendriks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Van Hendriks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nathanial Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruud Van Hendriks .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Hendriks tries a head kick but it misses.
Simmons throws a big counter combination but Van Hendriks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Simmons looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Simmons is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Hendriks has wrist control.
Nathanial Simmons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Van Hendriks is breathing heavily.
Van Hendriks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Simmons was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Simmons instigates a clinch.
Simmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Hendriks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Simmons was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Simmons blocks the body kick.
As Van Hendriks looks to move away, Simmons throws a big counter combo but Van Hendriks just gets out of the way.
Simmons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Hendriks .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Van Hendriks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Simmons decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Simmons leaves Van Hendriks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simmons looking to score a takedown here. Van Hendriks is defending well but Simmons drives through and ends up in Van Hendriks 's guard.
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!
Simmons postures up.
Simmons content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simmons landing with the ground and pound.
Simmons tries to stand but Van Hendriks is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons with a nice head shot there.
Simmons is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simmons decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Van Hendriks , up you get!
Van Hendriks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simmons avoids it really well and circles away.
Simmons seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Hendriks .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simmons shoots in and bounces Van Hendriks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Van Hendriks manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simmons rushes Van Hendriks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathanial Simmons dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Simmons fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van Hendriks sprawls well initially but Simmons persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Van Hendriks manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Simmons keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Van Hendriks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Simmons wanted to stand there but Van Hendriks had control of the position.
Simmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Hendriks can do to turn this around?
Van Hendriks wants to sweep but no luck.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Hendriks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Van Hendriks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simmons.
Simmons stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Van Hendriks swings for the body but Simmons moves out of range.
Van Hendriks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hendriks moves into the clinch successfully.
Simmons misses with a knee to the head.
Simmons breaks from the clinch.
Van Hendriks moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Hendriks blocks an elbow strike.
Van Hendriks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simmons.
Simmons pulls guard successfully.
Simmons has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to stand and escape but Van Hendriks is having none of it.
Simmons keeping full guard, as Van Hendriks tries to pass.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Van Hendriks from controlling successfully.
Simmons trying to control the position here.
Simmons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simmons is controlling Van Hendriks 's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Hendriks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simmons's waist but Simmons gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Hendriks off to one side.
A combination from Van Hendriks does no damage.
Simmons appears to be looking for a big counter.
Van Hendriks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simmons is looking for a counter combo.
Simmons drives through and clinches with Van Hendriks against the cage.
Simmons tries to work over Van Hendriks 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simmons tries to pull guard but Van Hendriks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simmons is trying to pull guard but Van Hendriks has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathanial Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons tries for a takedown but Van Hendriks manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons gets underhooks to prevent Van Hendriks 's takedown attempt.
Simmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Hendriks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simmons defends well and Van Hendriks ends up having to push Simmons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Van Hendriks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simmons gets a double leg takedown into Van Hendriks 's guard.
Simmons drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simmons jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Simmons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruud Van Hendriks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathanial Simmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simmons has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Van Hendriks is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nathanial Simmons.
Well Simmons has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathanial Simmons!
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RATING
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