Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RapidFC 68
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Kenobi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simeon has time to react.
A cross from Kenobi lands.
Kenobi misses the jab.
Simeon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenobi throws a poor cross that misses
and Simeon counters with a nice uppercut.
Kenobi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kenobi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simeon slips a jab from Kenobi.
Simeon thuds a left hand into Kenobi's body.
Simeon staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenobi. Simeon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenobi misses with an uppercut. Simeon saw that one coming.
Simeon just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenobi throws a hook but Simeon avoids it easily.
Simeon avoids the body shot from Kenobi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenobi throws a series of punches but Simeon avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Kenobi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kenobi misses with a jab to the body
and Simeon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Obi Wan Kenobi has been cut.
Kenobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simeon.
Simeon lands with a right hand.
Simeon misses with a straight right.
A jab from Kenobi misses.
Simeon throws out a counter right but Kenobi avoids it with no problem.
Kenobi cracks Simeon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Simeon misses.
Kenobi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenobi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simeon throws the left hand but Kenobi avoids the punch easily.
Simeon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kenobi scores with a shot to the body.
Kenobi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Kenobi as he connects with a hook.
Simeon misses with a looping left.
Simeon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kenobi finds it's way round the side to connect with Simeon's head.
Kenobi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kenobi dips to his left and cracks Simeon with an uppercut!
Simeon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kenobi misses with a body kick.
Kenobi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kenobi throws a sloppy body shot
and Simeon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kenobi.
Simeon throws a right and a left that Kenobi avoids nicely.
Kenobi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kenobi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simeon slips a straight right by Kenobi.
Simeon on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Simeon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenobi.
Kenobi lands the left hand.
Simeon throws a hook but Kenobi blocks it.
Kenobi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simeon in his tracks.
Kenobi scores with the left hand. Simeon knows he should have avoided that one.
Simeon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Simeon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Simeon throws the left hand but Kenobi avoids the punch easily.
Kenobi is looking to clinch but Simeon is avoiding it.
Simeon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kenobi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simeon manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kenobi gets a clinch.
Kenobi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kenobi has a couple of punches blocked by Simeon. #T4#
Kenobi has a couple of punches blocked by Simeon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenobi struggles to land a body shot inside as Simeon controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenobi.
Simeon misses with the head strike.
Kenobi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Simeon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Kenobi to work.
Simeon misses with the head strike.
Kenobi blocking some punches.
Simeon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simeon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kenobi backwards.
Kenobi can't find room to land a body shot as Simeon controls the action.
Kenobi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenobi has a couple of punches blocked by Simeon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simeon.
Kenobi working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obi Wan Kenobi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Obi Wan Kenobi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice shot by Kenobi.
Kenobi blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Kenobi.
Kenobi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simeon throws out the jab.
Kenobi with a nice cross.
Simeon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Simeon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kenobi dodges the punch combination from Simeon.
And Kenobi counters with a quick kick to the body but Simeon blocks it.
A jab from Simeon finds it's way through Kenobi's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Simeon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Obi Wan Kenobi is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Kenobi clinches. #T1#
Simeon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simeon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenobi tries to work over Simeon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenobi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Kenobi on the inside.
Simeon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kenobi blocking some punches.
Simeon working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simeon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simeon has a couple of punches blocked by Kenobi.
Kenobi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simeon backwards.
Kenobi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kenobi struggles to land a body shot inside as Simeon controls his hands.
Kenobi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kenobi misses with some punches.
Kenobi misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Simeon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kenobi blocking some punches.
Simeon lands with a left to the head.
Kenobi misses with a punch to the body.
Simeon working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenobi is stalling here.
Simeon scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Kenobi as the two fighters clinch.
Simeon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Kenobi.
Kenobi can't find room to land a body shot as Simeon controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenobi.
Kenobi misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kenobi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kenobi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kenobi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simeon can do to turn this around?#T3#
Kenobi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kenobi throws a punch but it's blocked by Simeon.
A nice left hand lands by Kenobi.
Kenobi lands with a right to the head.
Kenobi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Simeon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simeon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kenobi lands with a right to the head.
Simeon taking a breather.
Simeon throws a head punch that misses.
Simeon misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Simeon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Kenobi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simeon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kenobi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenobi.
Kenobi lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenobi lands a hook that snaps the head of Simeon backwards.
Simeon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simeon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenobi.
Simeon blocks a body shot from Kenobi.
Simeon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simeon slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Simeon fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obi Wan Kenobi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Obi Wan Kenobi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kenobi connects with a leg kick. Simeon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Simeon throws an off balance right hand
and Kenobi counters with a good, hard body kick but Simeon shrugs it off.
Kenobi thuds his right hand into Simeon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kenobi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kenobi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kenobi lands a jab to the nose.
Simeon lands a jab to the head.
Kenobi throws a jab but it's blocked by Simeon.
Kenobi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simeon. That did some damage!
Simeon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simeon throws a hook but Kenobi blocks 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!
Simeon misses with a looping left.
Kenobi slips a straight right by Simeon.#T1#
Kenobi throws a hook to the side of Simeon's head but Simeon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Kenobi darts in and clinches Simeon up against the cage.
Simeon misses with a body punch.
Simeon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simeon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenobi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simeon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenobi blocking some punches.
Simeon is trying to break the clinch but Kenobi is controlling him.
Kenobi throws a punch but it's blocked by Simeon.
Kenobi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenobi lands a shoulder strike.
Kenobi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenobi has a couple of punches blocked by Simeon.
Branimir Simeon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Simeon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simeon. Kenobi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenobi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kenobi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simeon.
Kenobi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simeon.
Kenobi misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simeon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simeon misses the jab.
Kenobi lands a body shot.
Simeon avoids a kick to the body.
Simeon missing with a left hand there. Kenobi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kenobi throws a series of punches but Simeon avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Kenobi is looking to slow Simeon down with leg kicks.
Simeon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenobi tests Simeon's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Kenobi clinches.
Simeon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simeon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kenobi lands with a light punch inside.
Kenobi has Simeon pushed against the cage.
Simeon throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kenobi.
Simeon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenobi.
Kenobi content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Simeon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Simeon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kenobi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simeon counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Kenobi has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenobi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simeon working aggressively here.
Kenobi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simeon working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kenobi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kenobi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simeon is leaning against Kenobi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Obi Wan Kenobi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kenobi avoiding damage.
Kenobi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simeon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Obi Wan Kenobi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kenobi 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Wan Kenobi!
An out of breath Obi Wan Kenobi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Branimir Simeon stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 41
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Jun defending well as Simeon loads up on a big left hand.
Jun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jun jabs Simeon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jun misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Simeon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Jun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jun working aggressively here.
Jun wants a takedown but no success here.
Jun jumps guard but Simeon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Simeon misses with some punches.
Jun misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Jun pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Simeon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simeon has managed to get both his arms back between Jun's legs - danger averted.
Simeon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jun looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Simeon has picked Jun up and slammed him! Jun can't keep hold of the triangle and Simeon manages to pass to side control!
Simeon staying calm.#T1#
Jun tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Simeon stands up and beckons Jun to his feet.
Jun with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simeon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Branimir Simeon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhang Jun.
Jun throws a body punch but Simeon moves out of range. #T2#
Jun walks into a stiff left hand from Simeon.
Jun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simeon counters with a right hand to the body.
Zhang Jun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jun tries to move into range but Simeon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Branimir Simeon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simeon scores with a nice head shot.
Jun misses with a takedown attempt - Simeon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jun scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jun scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simeon avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Simeon misses the target.
Jun slips a jab from Simeon.
Simeon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Simeon with a nice cross.#T3#
Simeon throws a looping overhand right but Jun ducks down to avoid it.
Simeon slips a jab from Jun.
Jun shoots in for a double leg but Simeon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jun shoots in looking for a takedown but Simeon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jun connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simeon momentarily.
Simeon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jun wants to clinch.
Jun lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Simeon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Simeon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Jun moves into the clinch.
Jun looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Jun blocking some punches.
Simeon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jun.
Jun misses with a punch on the inside.
Jun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jun tries to score a body lock takedown but Simeon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simeon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simeon.
Jun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simeon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jun looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Jun jumps into guard, dragging Simeon to the mat. #SUB2#
Jun is looking for a triangle but Simeon pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Branimir Simeon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the body from Jun misses
and Simeon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simeon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jun feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Simeons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jun.
Jun misses with a body punch
and Simeon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jun shoots and misses
and Simeon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simeon throws a lazy right hand but Jun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simeon staying out of range there.
Simeon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jun throws out the jab.
Simeon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeon keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Simeon misses the target.
Jun has his takedown stuffed
and Simeon counters with a straight right hand.
Branimir Simeon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhang Jun.
Simeon defending well as Jun loads up on a big left hand.
Simeon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Jun fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Jun closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Simeon is controlling Jun's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jun is trying to control the action in half guard but Simeon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Simeon controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Jun wants to work for an arm triangle but Simeon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jun with the ground and pound but Simeon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jun working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Simeon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jun on the ground.#T2#
Jun throws a strike but Simeon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Jun throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Simeon escapes and throws Jun's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jun is looking for a sweep.
Jun sneaks back into half guard.
Simeon is thwarting Jun's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Jun has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Simeon escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Simeon!#T3#
Jun sneaks back into half guard.
Jun preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Jun looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Jun is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simeon pulls his head out easily.
Jun trying to get back to full guard but Simeon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Simeon trying to control but Jun is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jun is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Branimir Simeon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jun changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Simeon as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Simeon misses.
Simeon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jun.
Jun lands a really nice looking cross but Simeon seems unphased.
Simeon throws a right and a left that Jun avoids nicely.
Simeon jabs at Jun's body.
Simeon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simeon scores with a hook.
Jun throws a hook to the side of Simeon's head but Simeon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Simeon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simeon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Juns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from Jun misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simeon fails to land with a series of punches.
Jun shoots and misses
and Simeon counters with a straight right hand.
Jun tries for a takedown but Simeon circles away easily
and Simeon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Jun misses with a shot to the body
and Simeon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simeon throws a shot from downtown. Jun moves away and avoids it.
Jun with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simeon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Branimir Simeon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhang Jun.
Jun tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simeon defends it nicely.
Jun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simeon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jun thinking.
Jun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simeon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simeon scores with a hook.
Jun tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and Simeon counters with a crisp one two that drops Jun! Simeon thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jun to his feet! Jun is in big trouble!#ROC#
Jun is rocked!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simeon throws a pinpoint strike between Jun's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Jun crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Simeon scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Branimir Simeon!
A victorious Branimir Simeon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RapidFC 59
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1##CL#
Simeon rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simeon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Lee pulls Simeon into guard.
Lee looking to control but Simeon passes into half guard.
Lee wants to control but Simeon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Simeon has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Simeon moves into full mount! Lee won't be happy about that!
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Simeon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simeon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Lee regains half guard.
Lee is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Simeon jumps into side control!
Lee wants to control but Simeon postures up.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Simeon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is trying to control Simeon's posture but Simeon avoids it. #T3#
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee missing with punches from the bottom.
Simeon prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee is pressing down on Simeon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simeon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simeon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simeon controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Lee looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simeon scores with a nice right hand.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good standup being displayed there by Simeon as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like John Lee has been cut.#CL2#
Lee clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Branimir Simeon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Lee's cut.
That's time! Simeon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simeon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simeon lands a body shot.
John Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simeon counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee tries for a takedown but Simeon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simeon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeon lands with a right that hurts Lee. Lee looks to clinch but Simeon throws a short knee that drops Lee. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Branimir Simeon!
Our winner, Branimir Simeon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RapidFC 57
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Kenobi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kenobi.
Good exchange - Simeon coming out on top.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simeon moves out of range of the strikes.
Kenobi is looking to slow Simeon down with leg kicks.
Kenobi misses with the body kick
and Simeon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kenobi with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Simeon.
A head kick misses from Kenobi.
Simeon walks into a straight right hand from Kenobi.
Kenobi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kenobi misses with a straight right.
Simeon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kenobi tries to land a leg kick but Simeon saw it coming and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenobi misses with a hook. Simeon ducked under it nicely.
Kenobi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simeon doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Kenobi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Simeon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Kenobi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simeon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Kenobi forces Simeon back against the cage and clinches.
Simeon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenobi tries a body shot but Simeon blocks it.
Kenobi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simeon backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kenobi.
A head punch on the inside from Kenobi fails to land.
Kenobi scores with a hook to the body.
Kenobi can't find room to land a body shot as Simeon controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenobi.
A left hand lands to the body for Kenobi.
Kenobi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kenobi lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Kenobi lands an uppercut.
Kenobi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simeon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simeon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kenobi throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Kenobi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simeon takes a shot to the head.
Kenobi misses with a punch on the inside.
Simeon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kenobi has a couple of punches blocked by Simeon.
Simeon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenobi lands a right hand.
Kenobi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kenobi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kenobi throws a head punch that misses.
Kenobi working aggressively here. #T3#
Kenobi takes a shot to the head.
Kenobi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenobi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simeon digs a right hand into Kenobi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kenobi's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenobi.
Kenobi swings wildly with an uppercut but Simeon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenobi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simeon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenobi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kenobi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simeon backwards. #BC2#
Simeon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simeon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Simeon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenobi moves away.
Simeon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenobi was well out of range. Poor timing from Simeon.#T4##CL#
Simeon gets tackled into the cage by Kenobi. Kenobi maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenobi tries a body shot but Simeon blocks it.
Simeon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simeon is trying to push Kenobi away but Kenobi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Simeon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kenobi.
Simeon misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenobi tries to throw a body punch but Simeon avoids it by throwing Kenobi back against the cage.
Kenobi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kenobi.
Kenobi misses with a body punch.
Kenobi throws a punch but it's blocked by Simeon.
Kenobi lands a right hand.
Kenobi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simeon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simeon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kenobi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obi Wan Kenobi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Simeon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenobi.
As Simeon tries to get set, Kenobi tries to push him back and clinch up but Simeon manages to avoid the attempt.
Simeon misses with a hook.
Kenobi misses with an uppercut
and Simeon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Obi Wan Kenobi has been cut.
Kenobi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simeon can do to turn this around?
Simeon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Simeon duly obliges.
Kenobi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Simeon's head backwards.
Kenobi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simeon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simeon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kenobi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simeon misses with a left hand
letting Kenobi counter with a right hand.
Kenobi throws a leg kick
and Simeon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simeon staying out of range there.#T1#
Simeon throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenobi.
Kenobi thuds a left hand into Simeon's body.
Obi Wan Kenobi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kenobi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simeon.
Kenobi throws a lazy uppercut
and Simeon counters with a nice uppercut.
Kenobi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kenobi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kenobi throws a sloppy head kick and Simeon moves out of range easily.
Simeon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kenobi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simeon.#CL#
Kenobi instigates a clinch.
Kenobi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kenobi misses with the head strike.
Kenobi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simeons head.
Kenobi misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kenobi swings wildly with an uppercut but Simeon uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Simeon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenobi blocking some punches.
Kenobi misses with a body punch.
Simeon throws a head punch that misses.
Kenobi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kenobi.
Kenobi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kenobi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Simeon wants to break free but Kenobi has control.
Simeon digs a right hand underneath Kenobi's ribcage. Kenobi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simeon avoiding damage.
Kenobi lands with a right to the head.
Kenobi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Kenobi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Simeon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simeon misses with a hook #KD#
and Kenobi counters with a crisp one two that drops Simeon! Kenobi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Simeon to his feet! Simeon is in big trouble!#ROC#
Simeon is rocked!
Kenobi scores with a hook.
Simeon is still on wobbly legs! Can Kenobi finish him?#CL#
Kenobi clinches.
A short right from Kenobi on the inside.
Simeon seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Kenobi on the inside.
Kenobi misses with the head strike.
Kenobi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simeon's elbow.
Kenobi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenobi misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Still in the clinch, Kenobi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simeon.
Obi Wan Kenobi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kenobi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simeon's elbow.
Kenobi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenobi misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Kenobi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenobi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simeon wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenobi won't allow it.
Simeon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenobi misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Simeon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simeon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Simeon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kenobi defending well as Simeon loads up on a big left hand.
Kenobi misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simeon! But no joy.
Kenobi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simeon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simeon moves out of range of the strikes.
Simeon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kenobi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kenobi, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obi Wan Kenobi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Obi Wan Kenobi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kenobi.
A nice side step and Simeon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Simeon throws a looping overhand right but Kenobi ducks down to avoid it.
Kenobi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kenobi lands a head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kenobi.
Nice shot by Simeon.
Jab from Kenobi.
Simeon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simeon throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Kenobi misses the target.
It looks like Kenobi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi looks to score with a jab to the body but Simeon is just out of range.
It seemed like Simeon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Simeon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kenobi swings for the body but Simeon moves out of range.
Kenobi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A jab from Simeon misses.
Kenobi throws a sloppy body shot
and Simeon counters with a straight right hand.
Simeon swinging wildly here.
Good shot there by Kenobi.
Simeon takes one to the chin there.
Both fighters circling a little - Kenobi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kenobi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simeon.
Kenobi tries to work over Simeon's front leg with a kick but Simeon checks it.
Simeon drops his hands momentarily and Kenobi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kenobi tries to score with a low kick but Simeon moves his leg out of the way.
Branimir Simeon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Simeon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kenobi connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenobi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kenobi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Simeon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenobi lands a really nice looking cross but Simeon seems unphased.
Kenobi throws out a leg kick but Simeon moves out of range and Kenobi only half commits.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kenobi.
Simeon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Simeon avoids the body shot from Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kenobi blocks a jab.
Kenobi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Simeon on the side of the head.#T3#
Kenobi slips a jab from Simeon.
The fighters circling - Kenobi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenobi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simeon counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Kenobi finds it's way through Simeon's defenses.
Simeon looks to land a right hand but Kenobi moved out of range.
Simeon lands a right hook to the body.
Kenobi lands with a hook. Simeon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kenobi wants to slow Simeon down by chopping away at his legs.
A lazy left from Kenobi finds it's target.
Kenobi misses with a double jab.
Simeon avoids the body shot from Kenobi.
Simeon loads up on a big right hand but Kenobi slips the punch.#T4#
Simeon throws a hook but Kenobi blocks it.
Kenobi takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenobi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simeon.
Simeon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Simeon. That snapped Kenobi's head back.
Simeon lands the left hand.
Kenobi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simeon's sensitive parts. #KD2#
Simeon lands a left and a right that send Kenobi crashing to the mat, dazed. Simeon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Kenobi is rocked!
Simeon lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Branimir Simeon!
Our winner, Branimir Simeon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Obi Wan Kenobi spoke after the fight, saying 'I have a bad feeling about this...'.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 33
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Simeon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grandis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simeon at a distance.
Grandis moves out of range as Simeon strikes.
Grandis slips a straight right by Simeon.
Grandis throws a body shot but no joy.
Grandis throws an overhand right that lands on Simeon's shoulder, as Simeon tries to avoid the shot.
Grandis throws a jab when Simeon was well out of range.
Grandis throws a sloppy body shot
and Simeon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grandis misses with a body shot
and Simeon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simeon misses with a hook
and Simeon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeon throws the left hand but Grandis avoids the punch easily.
Grandis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Grandis.#CL#
Grandis rushes Simeon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Grandis scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Grandis working aggressively here.
Simeon misses with a punch to the body.
Grandis digs a right hand underneath Simeon's ribcage. Simeon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simeon misses with some punches.
Grandis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grandis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grandis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grandis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simeon takes a shot to the head.
Grandis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grandis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simeons head.
A head punch on the inside from Simeon fails to land.
Grandis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Grandis.
Simeon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grandis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Grandis misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Simeon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grandis misses with some punches. #T2#
Grandis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Grandis fails to land.
Simeon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grandis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grandis scores with a shoulder strike.
Simeon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simeon throws a head punch that misses.
Simeon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
Grandis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Simeon.
Simeon working aggressively here.
Grandis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Simeon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grandis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simeon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grandis lands with an uppercut that bounces Simeon off the cage and back into range.
Grandis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grandis lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Simeon throws the left hand but Grandis avoids the punch easily.
Grandis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simeon throws a big shot that misses.
Simeon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Simeon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Simeon defending well as Grandis loads up on a big left hand.
Grandis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Grandis moves into the clinch.
Grandis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grandis scores with a hook to the body.
Grandis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grandis lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Grandis fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grandis.
Simeon swings wildly with an uppercut but Grandis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grandis misses with a body punch. #T4#
Grandis can't find room to land a body shot as Simeon controls the action.
Grandis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grandis.
A right hook to the body lands for Grandis.
Grandis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
A short body shot lands from Grandis as the two fighters clinch.
Simeon misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Simeon fails to land.
Simeon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grandis lands with a left to the head.
Grandis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grandis.
Grandis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simeon prevents a body shot from Grandis.
A short body shot lands from Grandis as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Grandis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Grandis moves away from the strike by Simeon.
Grandis misses the shot to the body.
Grandis scores with the left hand. Simeon knows he should have avoided that one.
Grandis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simeon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grandis scrambles back to his feet.
Simeon ducks right into an uppercut from Grandis.
Simeon misses with a body punch
and Grandis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robert Grandis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grandis lunges at Simeon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simeon's hand.
Grandis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simeon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grandis.
Grandis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeon walks into a left hand.
Grandis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simeon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grandis scores with a sloppy right hand. Simeon should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simeon. Grandis does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A jab from Simeon misses.
Grandis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grandis just misses with a punch to the body.
Grandis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Simeon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Simeon misses.
Grandis misses with a looping left.
Grandis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grandis misses with a body shot.
Simeon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grandis throws a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Grandis. Those never looked like landing.
Simeon throws out a counter right but Grandis avoids it with no problem.
Grandis blocks a jab.#T2#
Simeon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grandis.
Simeon avoids the body shot from Grandis.
Simeon throws out a counter right but Grandis avoids it with no problem.
Simeon avoids the body shot from Grandis.
A little jabbing left from Simeon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grandis slips a jab from Simeon.
Grandis throws a body punch but Simeon moves out of range.
Grandis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simeon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robert Grandis is winning the standup battle so far.
Grandis misses with a jab to the body
and Simeon counters with a straight right hand.
Simeon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grandis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simeon can do to turn this around?
Grandis staying out of range there.
Grandis jabs at Simeon's body.
Grandis tries to clinch but Simeon is having none of it.
Simeon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simeon wants to clinch up but Grandis keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Grandis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simeon looks to land a right hand but Grandis moved out of range.
Simeon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grandis throws out the jab. #T3#
Grandis staying out of range there.
Grandis scores with a hook.
Simeon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grandis.
Grandis misses with a body shot.
Grandis swings for the body but Simeon moves out of range.
Grandis misses the shot to the body.
Simeon digs a good body shot into Grandis's ribs.
Simeon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grandis manages to avoid it.
Simeon connects with a jab.
Grandis ducks under a wild hook from Simeon.
Simeon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simeon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grandis throws a shot from downtown. Simeon moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Grandis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simeon throws out a counter right but Grandis avoids it with no problem.
Simeon throws a hook to the side of Grandis's head but Grandis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grandis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grandis throws a leg kick but Simeon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grandis digs a good body shot into Simeon's ribs.
Simeon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grandis.
Grandis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simeon doesn't seem bothered though.
Grandis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Simeon moves out of range of the strikes.
As Grandis backs off Simeon throws a huge counter combo but Grandis manages to avoid it all.
Simeon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
Simeon gets tackled into the cage by Grandis. Grandis maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Grandis - that landed with a thud.
Robert Grandis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grandis blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simeon.
Simeon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simeon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Grandis dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Simeon throws an overhand right that lands on Grandis's shoulder, as Grandis tries to avoid the shot.
Grandis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grandis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simeon throws out the jab.
Simeon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simeon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Simeon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grandis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grandis ducks under a wild hook from Simeon.
Grandis misses with a jab to the body
and Simeon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grandis lands a nice hook to Simeon's body. Simeon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Grandis.
Simeon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grandis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simeon! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simeon misses with an uppercut. Grandis saw that one coming.
Grandis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Grandis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grandis connects with a crisp jab.
Grandis lands a jab to the nose.
Simeon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grandis jabs Simeon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grandis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Simeon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Grandis moves into range and clinches up with Simeon.
Grandis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grandis working aggressively here.
Grandis can't find room to land a body shot as Simeon controls the action.
Grandis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simeon's elbow.
Simeon lands an uppercut.
Simeon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Grandis tries to work over Simeon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Branimir Simeon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Simeon blocking some punches.
Simeon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grandis's elbow.
Grandis cracks Simeon with a nice body shot.
Simeon misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grandis as Simeon tries to tie him up.
Simeon has a couple of punches blocked by Grandis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grandis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simeon misses with some punches. #BC2#
Simeon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grandis. Simeon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simeon throws a body shot but no joy.
Grandis works Simeon's body with a nice hook.
Grandis scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Simeon misses with a looping right.
Simeon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grandis takes a swing at Simeon's ribcage but misses.
Simeon throws a hook to the side of Grandis's head but Grandis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simeon takes one on the button.
Jab from Grandis.
Robert Grandis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grandis connects with a nice looking jab.
Grandis throws a body punch but Simeon moves out of range.
Grandis lands a jab.
Grandis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grandis lands with a hook. Simeon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Grandis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Simeon ducks under a wild hook from Grandis.
Simeon throws out a counter right but Grandis avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simeon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grandis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simeon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grandis throws an overhand right that lands on Simeon's shoulder, as Simeon tries to avoid the shot.
Grandis with a jab.
Grandis cracks Simeon with an open hand slap.
Simeon keeps the fight on the outside.
Simeon is looking for the big counter here.
Grandis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simeon was well out of range. Poor timing from Grandis.
Grandis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simeon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grandis.
Grandis loads up on a big right hand but Simeon slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Grandis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grandis 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Grandis!
The defeated Branimir Simeon had this to say: 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 28
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Simeon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jain.
Jain lands with a good body shot.
Jain with a hook.
Branimir Simeon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simeon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jain moves away.
Jain attempts a counter takedown but Simeon avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Jain drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jain pushing down on Simeon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simeon is looking to control Jain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simeon avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simeon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jain is looking to take a break and control but Simeon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Simeon is defending against the submission attempts here by Jain. #SUB#
Jain is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Jain seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jain has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Jain goes for an armbar but Simeon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Simeon.
Simeon told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Simeon trying to control but Jain is working from the bottom.
Simeon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jain tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Simeon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jain, up you get!
Simeon throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Jain counters with a shoot takedown. Simeon fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Jain advances to half guard.
Jain trying to pass the guard but Simeon defending well.
Jain trying to control from half guard but Simeon is working away.
Jain controlling the action here. #SUB#
Jain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simeon is staying active underneath Jain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jain works his way into side control. #SUB#
Jain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Jain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simeon has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jain is looking to take a break and control but Simeon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moganesh Jain dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jain fails with the takedown.
Jain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simeon can do to turn this around?
Simeon misses the shot to the body.
Jain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simeon misses with a looping left.
Jain throwing a counter right hand but Simeon manages to avoid it.
Jain throws a body punch but Simeon moves out of range.
Simeon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jain finds it's way round the side to connect with Simeon's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simeon throws out the jab.
Jain half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Simeon swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Jain counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Simeon!
Simeon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Jain wants to improve his position but Simeon is controlling well.
Jain has a hand on Simeon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Simeon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jain is working to get back to half guard.
Jain is working hard here to advance position.
Jain sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Jain keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jain trying to control but Simeon postures up.
Jain moves into full guard. #SUB#
Jain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Jain looking to control. #SUB#
Jain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simeon defends it easily.
Simeon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simeon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Jain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simeon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jain working a defensive guard here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Simeon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Simeon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jain is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Moganesh Jain will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Simeon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jain counters with a nice uppercut.
Jain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Simeon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jain's head backwards.
Jain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simeon.
Jain misses with a hook to the body
and Simeon counters with a straight right hand.
Simeon connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Jain gets the takedown into side control.
Moganesh Jain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Jain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Jain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simeon, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Simeon tries to bench press Jain off him but Jain keeps the position.
Simeon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Jain has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Simeon is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moganesh Jain!
Moganesh Jain retains his bantamweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Moganesh Jain waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
Branimir Simeon spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 26
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Shiina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simeon.
Simeon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shiina.#TD#
Simeon gets caught flat footed, as Shiina shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Simeon keeping full guard, as Shiina tries to pass.
Simeon is pulling down on Shiina's head to control his posture.
Shiina trying to control but Simeon is working from the bottom.
Simeon is pulling down on Shiina's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shiina 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. #T1#
Shiina is stalling in the full guard.
Shiina trying to control the position from guard on top but Simeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shiina trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Simeon misses with a straight left.
Shiina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simeon.
Shiina misses with a takedown attempt
and Simeon counters with a left to the body.
Good shot there by Simeon.
A punch combination from Shiina misses. #T2#
Simeon misses the shot to the body.
Anthony Shiina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simeon.
Shiina misses with a takedown attempt
and Simeon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shiina seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shiina smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shiina looks for a takedown but Simeon sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Shiina. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Simeon closes the distance and clinches.
Shiina fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Simeon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shiina tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simeon lands a hook that snaps the head of Shiina backwards.
Shiina tries to pull guard but Simeon won't allow it.
Shiina jumps guard but Simeon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Simeon cracks Shiina with a nice body shot.#T3#
Shiina tries to pull guard but Simeon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shiina fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Simeon misses with a punch to the body.
Shiina fails to pull guard. #TD#
Shiina jumps into guard, dragging Simeon to the mat.
Simeon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shiina wants to control the position but Simeon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Simeon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4##SUB#
Shiina has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Simeon escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Simeon!
Simeon controls the position. #SU2#
Simeon decides to stand back up. Simeon steps back and let's Shiina get back to his feet.
Branimir Simeon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shiina takes one on the button.
Shiina tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simeon swivels and escapes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shiina shoots in looking for a takedown but Simeon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shiina's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shiina misses with an uppercut. Simeon saw that one coming.
Shiina shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simeon defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Simeon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Branimir Simeon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Simeon takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Shiina gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Simeon throws Shiina to one side and escapes!
Simeon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shiina shoots and misses
and Simeon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Simeon misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simeon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Simeon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shiina shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simeon defends it nicely.
Shiina tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simeon defends well and Shiina ends up having to push Simeon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simeon! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Shiina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shiina smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simeon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shiina misses with a body shot. #T1#
Simeon scores with a shot to the body.
Simeon ducks right into an uppercut from Shiina.
Simeon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shiina darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shiina scores with a jab to the body.
Simeon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiina manages to avoid it.
Shiina attempts a counter takedown but Simeon avoids it well and moves away.
Shiina ducks under a wild hook from Simeon.
Shiina misses with a lunging right hand
and Simeon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shiina fails with the takedown.
Simeon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shiina shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simeon pinned against the cage. Simeon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shiina doesn't manage to clinch there - Simeon circles away.
Simeon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shiina.
A countering left hand to the body from Simeon misses.#T2#
Shiina looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simeon looks to score with a jab to the body but Shiina is just out of range.
Shiina with a poor takedown
and Simeon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiina moves to clinch but Simeon breaks away
and Simeon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shiina avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shiina slips a jab from Simeon.
Shiina misses with an uppercut. Simeon saw that one coming.
Shiina with a poor takedown
and Simeon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Simeon lands a really nice looking cross but Shiina seems unphased.
Shiina misses with a hook.
Simeon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shiina's head backwards.
Simeon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Shiina scores with a sloppy right hand. Simeon should have avoided that one.
Shiina scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shiina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simeon.
Shiina swings widly with a right hand
and Simeon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Shiina closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Simeon's guard.
Shiina controlling from the top position.
Simeon pulls Shiina in close to his closed guard and prevents Shiina from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simeon keeping moving, preventing Shiina from controlling successfully. #T4#
Shiina passes Simeon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Simeon works his way to full guard. Good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simeon can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Shiina postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Simeon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shiina, into his guard. #REVB#
Shiina is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Shiina is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simeon is just riding it out for now. Shiina eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Branimir Simeon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shiina fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Simeon on the side of the head.
Shiina has his takedown stuffed
and Simeon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shiina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shiina shoots for a double leg takedown but Simeon sprawls well. He's pushed Shiina's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simeon throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
so Shiina counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Anthony Shiina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simeon seems keen to control Shiina's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina trying to control the position from guard on top but Simeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shiina looking to sit in guard and control but Simeon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Simeon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shiina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simeon is one step ahead there.
Shiina is trying to keep Simeon in close. #SUB#
Shiina throws his legs up looking for a submission but Simeon uses it to pass to side control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shiina tries to bench press Simeon off him but Simeon keeps the position.
Shiina wants to control but Simeon postures up.
Shiina manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simeon's best efforts.
Simeon prevents Shiina from improving his position.#SUB#
Shiina looking for a kimura from the bottom but Simeon passes into side control!
Simeon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shiina's shoulder. That is not cool.
Shiina is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Branimir Simeon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lull in the action here as Simeon stalls from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shiina manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Shiina looking for submissions off his back.
Shiina slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Shiina working for submissions but it's allowed Simeon to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shiina wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Branimir Simeon.
Well Simeon 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Branimir Simeon!
During a confident post fight interview, Branimir Simeon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 23
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Kamogawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simeon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simeon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Simeon moves into range and clinches up with Kamogawa.
Simeon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kamogawa blocks a body shot from Simeon.
Simeon lands a shoulder strike.
Simeon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamogawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simeon tries to work over Kamogawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamogawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamogawa tries to circle away but Simeon has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Simeon.
Simeon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kamogawa working hard to break the clinch.
Simeon tries a body shot but Kamogawa blocks it.
Kamogawa is trying to break free.
Simeon blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Simeon can't find room to land a body shot as Kamogawa controls the action.
Simeon misses with a body punch.
Simeon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simeon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kamogawa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Simeon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kamogawa can turn it around.
Kamogawa is trying to break the clinch but Simeon is controlling him.
Kamogawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Simeon pushes Kamogawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simeon working aggressively here.
Simeon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simeon blocks an uppercut.
Kamogawa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kamogawa is trying to break the clinch but Simeon is controlling him.
Kamogawa wants to get back to striking at distance but Simeon won't allow it.
Simeon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kamogawa wants to get back to striking at distance but Simeon won't allow it.
Simeon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simeon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Kamogawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Simeon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simeon walks into a straight right hand from Kamogawa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamogawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simeon.
Kamogawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Simeon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kamogawa throws a jab when Simeon was well out of range.
Simeon avoids the body shot from Kamogawa.
Simeon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kamogawa misses with a two punch combination.
Simeon punishes Kamogawa's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Kamogawa gets tackled into the cage by Simeon. Simeon maintains the clinch.
Kamogawa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kamogawa misses with some punches.
Kamogawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Simeon uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simeon.
Kamogawa wants to get back to striking at distance but Simeon won't allow it. #T3#
Simeon misses with a body punch.
Kamogawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Simeon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simeon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simeon throws a head punch that misses.
Kamogawa scores with a shot to the side of Simeon's head.
A shot in the inside from Simeon.
Kamogawa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Simeon.
Kamogawa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Simeon lands an uppercut.
Kamogawa is trying to break the clinch but Simeon is controlling him.
Kamogawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Kamogawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simeon wants to clinch.#T4#
A big left from Kamogawa misses.
Kamogawa throws out a loose jab but Simeon uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Kamogawa tries to get set, Simeon tries to push him back and clinch up but Kamogawa manages to avoid the attempt.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simeon.
Simeon scores with a decent looking hook.
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!#CL#
Simeon instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Simeon.
Simeon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simeon lands a right hand. #BC2#
Kamogawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamogawa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simeon scores with a decent looking hook.
Simeon tries to clinch but Kamogawa is having none of it.
Kamogawa walks into a jab.
Simeon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamogawa! But no joy.
Kamogawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Simeon moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Branimir Simeon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kamogawa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#
Kamogawa is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Simeon pounces like a tiger and cracks Kamogawa with a vicious hook! Kamogawa is down but not out! Simeon follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Branimir Simeon!
Branimir Simeon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 19
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Simeon stalks Krawlee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Krawlee's face. Krawlee staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Kreepee Krawlee has been cut.
Simeon connects with a nice looking jab.
Simeon throws a body punch but Krawlee moves out of range.
Krawlee with the counter takedown but Simeon avoids it easily.
Krawlee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krawlee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simeon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krawlee on the side of the head.
Krawlee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krawlee walks into a left hand.
Simeon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Simeon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krawlee feints the counter takedown.
Simeon lands with a nice body punch.
Simeon lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Nice body punch from Simeon.
Simeon misses with an uppercut. Krawlee saw that one coming.
Simeon misses with a body shot.
Krawlee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Simeon defends it well.
Krawlee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Simeon stuns Krawlee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from Simeon.
Simeon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simeon lands with a shot to the body.
Simeon throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Krawlee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simeon tries to avoid it but Krawlee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simeon to the ground. Simeon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krawlee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from Simeon misses the target.
Simeon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krawlee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Krawlee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Branimir Simeon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kreepee Krawlee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simeon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Simeon.
Simeon works Krawlee's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Simeon missing with a left hand there. Krawlee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simeon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Simeon throws a body shot but no joy.
Krawlee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simeon but Simeon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simeon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Krawlee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simeon.
Krawlee feints the counter takedown.
Simeon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krawlee at a distance.
Simeon lands with a good body shot.
Simeon stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Simeon scores with a shot to the body.
Krawlee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simeon lands a jab to Krawlee's midsection.
Simeon scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simeon lands with a hook. Krawlee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simeon jabs Krawlee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Simeon digs a good body shot into Krawlee's ribs.
Simeon takes a swing at Krawlee's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Branimir Simeon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kreepee Krawlee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Simeon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krawlee feints the counter takedown.
Krawlee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simeon misses with a straight left.
Krawlee shoots in looking for a takedown but Simeon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krawlee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simeon dips to his left and cracks Krawlee with an uppercut!
Krawlee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krawlee feints a counter leg kick.
Simeon stuffs the takedown attempt from Krawlee. Krawlee gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Simeon. Beautiful body shot.
Krawlee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simeon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Branimir Simeon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simeon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simeon. Krawlee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krawlee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Branimir Simeon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kreepee Krawlee.
Simeon just misses with a punch to the body.
Krawlee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Simeon defends it well.
Simeon misses with a body shot. #T2#
Simeon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krawlee takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Simeon.
Simeon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krawlee manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simeon!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simeon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Simeon misses with a wild body shot.
Krawlee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Krawlee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Krawlee.
Krawlee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Krawlee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Simeon just misses with a punch to the body.
Krawlee with the counter takedown but Simeon avoids it easily.
Simeon lands with a shot to the body.
Krawlee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Simeon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simeon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simeon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krawlee throws a counter combo.#T4#
Simeon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Simeon. No joy for Krawlee on that attempt.
Simeon scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
That has opened up Kreepee Krawlee's cut even more.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Krawlee might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Simeon has got the better of the exchanges.
Krawlee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krawlee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Simeon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simeon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krawlee can do to turn this around?
Krawlee closes the distance and clinches up with Simeon, looking for a takedown. Krawlee pushes Simeon against the cage but Simeon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simeon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Simeon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krawlee was well out of range. Poor timing from Simeon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Branimir Simeon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kreepee Krawlee's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Simeon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Simeon finds it's way through Krawlee's defenses.
Branimir Simeon is winning the standup battle so far.
Krawlee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Branimir Simeon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simeon thuds a left hand into Krawlee's body.
Nice body punch from Simeon.
Simeon throws a body punch but Krawlee moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee avoids the body shot from Simeon.
Krawlee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Simeon lands with an overhand left.
Simeon throws an overhand right that drops Krawlee like a sack of potatoes! Simeon dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Branimir Simeon!
A relieved looking Branimir Simeon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 15
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Simeon fails to land with a series of punches.
Simeon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Delarock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simeon jabs at Delarock's body.
Branimir Simeon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simeon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Simeon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simeon darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#
Delarock is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Simeon! Delarock is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Branimir Simeon!
Branimir Simeon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RapidFC 31
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Krawlee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krawlee avoids the body shot from Simeon.
Simeon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krawlee.
Simeon just misses with a punch to the body.
Simeon throws a body shot but no joy.
Krawlee has his takedown stuffed
and Simeon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simeon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krawlee. #T1#
Krawlee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Simeon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krawlee tries to counter with a clinch but Simeon shakes him off and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Simeon. No joy for Krawlee on that attempt.
Branimir Simeon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kreepee Krawlee.
Simeon jabs Krawlee right on the nose. Krawlee blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Kreepee Krawlee has been cut.
Krawlee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simeon but Simeon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krawlee misses with a jab to the body
and Simeon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Krawlee thinking.
Simeon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD2#
Krawlee drives through with a takedown into Simeon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krawlee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krawlee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krawlee throwing strikes from guard but Simeon blocks nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Simeon keeps moving.
Krawlee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simeon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krawlee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krawlee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krawlee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simeon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simeon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krawlee.
Simeon keeping full guard, as Krawlee tries to pass. #T3#
Krawlee is stalling in the full guard.
Krawlee passes Simeon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Simeon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krawlee.
Simeon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krawlee is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Krawlee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Krawlee is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Krawlee is trying to control. Simeon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krawlee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krawlee missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Krawlee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simeon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Krawlee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simeon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krawlee. #SUB2#
Krawlee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simeon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krawlee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Branimir Simeon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kreepee Krawlee'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.
#R2#
Simeon misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Krawlee looking to score a takedown here. Simeon is defending well but Krawlee drives through and ends up in Simeon's guard.#ES#
Simeon is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Krawlee presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Simeon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krawlee.
A short uppercut from Simeon.
Simeon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krawlee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Simeon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krawlee or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krawlee tries to pull guard but Simeon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Krawlee prevents a body shot from Simeon.
Simeon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simeon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krawlee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Simeon walks away with a smile on his face. Krawlee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Krawlee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Branimir Simeon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kreepee Krawlee.
A telegraphed right hand from Simeon misses the target.
Krawlee misses with a takedown
and Simeon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Simeon scores with a hook to the body. Krawlee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simeon dips to his left and cracks Krawlee with an uppercut!
Simeon scores with a nice right hand.
Krawlee drops his hands momentarily and Simeon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simeon misses with a straight left.
Krawlee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Simeon thuds a left hand into Krawlee's body.
Simeon throws out a loose jab but Krawlee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simeon throws a hook to the side of Krawlee's head but Krawlee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krawlee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Simeon defends it well.
Branimir Simeon is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Krawlee drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3##SUB2#
Krawlee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Krawlee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krawlee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simeon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krawlee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simeon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krawlee on the ground.
Krawlee looking to sit in guard and control but Simeon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Krawlee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simeon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Simeon avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Simeon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simeon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Krawlee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simeon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Krawlee is tightening it up a little... Simeon has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Simeon reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Simeon taps out! Nice BJJ there by Krawlee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kreepee Krawlee!
During a confident post fight interview, Kreepee Krawlee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Branimir Simeon spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

Event: RapidFC 27
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Shiina misses with a looping left.
Simeon lands with a hook. Shiina tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simeon misses with a body shot.
Shiina doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simeon counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simeon. Shiina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shiina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simeon.
Simeon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shiina throws a looping overhand right but Simeon ducks down to avoid it.
Simeon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shiina misses with a lunging right hand
and Simeon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simeon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shiina.
Shiina doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simeon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shiina misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Shiina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Simeon. #T1#
Shiina takes a swing at Simeon's ribcage but misses.
Simeon throws a body punch but Shiina moves out of range.
Shiina throws a jab when Simeon was well out of range.
A big right from Shiina misses.
Shiina on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shiina misses with a right hand
and Simeon counters with a nice body shot.
Simeon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shiina misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simeon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shiina shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Shiina feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simeon keeping full guard, as Shiina tries to pass.
Shiina is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Shiina trying to control but Simeon is working from the bottom.
Shiina is pushing down on Simeon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simeon is fighting to maintain full guard but Shiina has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shiina wants to control but Simeon is keeping him busy.
Shiina is controlling the pace.
Simeon tries to get to full guard but Shiina has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simeon can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Shiina is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simeon has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB#
Shiina is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Shiina is looking for a kimura but Simeon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shiina to get the leverage.
Shiina is looking to take a break and control but Simeon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Shiina is looking for a kimura here.
Simeon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shiina. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simeon is staying active underneath Shiina, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simeon tries to get to full guard but Shiina has control of the leg.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shiina slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shiina throws an off balance right hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
enabling Simeon to counter with a crisp jab.
Simeon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shiina had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shiina doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simeon counters with a left and a right that stings Shiina.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Branimir Simeon 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.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shiina.
Shiina misses with a takedown attempt - Simeon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shiina seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shiina misses with a looping right.
Simeon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shiina shoots in for a takedown but Simeon shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Shiina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Simeon as he connects with a hook.
Simeon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiina moves away.
Simeon slips under a jab from Shiina.
Shiina is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Simeon scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shiina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simeon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shiina thinking.
Simeon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simeon wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shiina.
Simeon wants to counter the offense by Shiina and move into the clinch position.
Anthony Shiina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiina shoots in for a takedown but Simeon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Simeon misses.#T1##TD#
Shiina shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shiina was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Simeon tries to buck Shiina off but Shiina is having none of it.
Simeon can't do much from the bottom here.
Simeon is not content to let Shiina control the position.
Simeon is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Simeon holding on.
Anthony Shiina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Shiina looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simeon can't do much from the bottom here.
Shiina is looking to take a break and control but Simeon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Shiina is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simeon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Shiina thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Shiina tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shiina has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Shiina tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shiina has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Shiina looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simeon tries to improve position but can't.
Shiina has control of an arm but Simeon manages to advance to Shiina's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shiina just trying to survive but Simeon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Branimir Simeon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3##TD#
Shiina shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shiina showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Shiina wants to work for an arm triangle but Simeon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simeon is refusing to be controlled, as Shiina sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shiina seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Simeon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anthony Shiina!
Anthony Shiina retains his bantamweight title!
Anthony Shiina seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Branimir Simeon stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 5
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Bagueraiu shoots in and drives through. Simeon sprawls well.
Simeon misses with a looping right.
Bagueraiu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bagueraiu misses with the combination.
Simeon scores with the left hand. Bagueraiu knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Bagueraiu misses.
Simeon lunges at Bagueraiu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bagueraiu's hand. #ROC2#
Bagueraiu is rocked!
Bagueraiu misses with a lunging right hand
and Simeon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Bagueraiu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bagueraiu throws a shot from downtown. Simeon moves away and avoids it.
Bagueraiu seems to have got his legs back now.
Simeon misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simeon. Bagueraiu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bagueraiu throws a lazy uppercut
and Simeon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bagueraiu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simeon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bagueraiu has a takedown stuffed.
Simeon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Simeon lands a right hook to the body.
Simeon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bagueraiu.
Bagueraiu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexmuria Bagueraiu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simeon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bagueraiu.
Simeon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Bagueraiu misses.
Bagueraiu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simeon as he avoids it easily.
Simeon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bagueraiu misses the jab.#KD2#
Simeon sends Bagueraiu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Simeon is motioning to the referee to let Bagueraiu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Alexmuria Bagueraiu has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simeon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bagueraiu.
Simeon is looking for the big counter here.
Simeon scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Bagueraiu is holding his hands too far apart here. Simeon throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Bagueraiu is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Branimir Simeon!
After winning the bout, Branimir Simeon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RapidFC 20
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Simeon lands with a good body shot.
Simeon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nunez manages to avoid it.
Nunez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simeon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nunez somewhat.
Nunez shoots and misses
and Simeon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nunez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Simeon throws a body punch but Nunez moves out of range.
Simeon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nunez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nunez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nunez is breathing heavily.
Simeon thuds a left hand into Nunez's body.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Simeon.
Simeon connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Nunez is rocked!#KD2#
Simeon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nunez sprawling to the canvas! Nunez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Simeon finish him?!
Oh Nunez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simeon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nunez doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nunez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nunez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nunez seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Simeon has managed to clinch.
Simeon lands with a short shot to the head.
Simeon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A bit of stalling here from Simeon.
Simeon lands an uppercut.#T2#
Simeon lands a shot to the body.
Simeon lands a hook that snaps the head of Nunez backwards.
Nunez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Simeon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Simeon.
A left hand lands to the body for Simeon.
Simeon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simeon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simeon. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simeon.
Simeon lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Simeon.
Simeon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nunez.
Simeon lands a hook that snaps the head of Nunez backwards.
Nice body punch from Simeon.
Simeon pushes Nunez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simeon scores with a shot to the side of Nunez's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Simeon. #T4##BC2#
Simeon breaks from the clinch. #KD2#
Simeon cracks Nunez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nunez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Simeon finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunez walks straight into a right hand from Simeon - that's dropped him! Simeon jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nunez from any more punishment! Nunez complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Branimir Simeon!
A relieved looking Branimir Simeon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Rapid Fight Night 9
Date: Mar 15, 2019

#R1#
Shiina waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simeon.
Shiina has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Simeon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Simeon scores with a hook to the body. Shiina takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simeon jabs Shiina to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shiina with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simeon counters with a right hand to the body.
Shiina fails with a takedown attempt.
Shiina has his takedown stuffed
and Simeon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Branimir Simeon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Shiina.
Shiina has his takedown stuffed
and Simeon counters with a right hand to the body.
Shiina has a takedown stuffed.
Simeon scores with a jab.
Shiina shoots in for a takedown but Simeon shows good takedown defense.
Shiina fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Shiina looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simeon is fending him off so far but Shiina persists. Nope, Simeon circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Simeon misses the target.
Simeon lands a right hook to the body.
Shiina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simeon was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiina.#TD2#
Shiina shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Simeon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shiina is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Simeon is trying to escape and Shiina transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Simeon is forced to tap! Nice work there by Shiina! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Shiina!
Anthony Shiina is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Shiina thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Branimir Simeon stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

Event: GR 14: Cobzone vs. Sanel
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Simeon misses with a looping left.
Krawlee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simeon sprawls and moves away.
Krawlee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simeon tries to avoid it but Krawlee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simeon to the ground. Simeon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krawlee fails with the takedown
and Simeon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Kreepee Krawlee has been cut.
Simeon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krawlee moves away.
Krawlee tries to clinch
and Simeon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simeon slaps away a takedown attempt from Krawlee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simeon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kreepee Krawlee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeon misses with a body shot.
Simeon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krawlee was well out of range. Poor timing from Simeon.
Krawlee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simeon sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Simeon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krawlee at a distance.
Krawlee wants to clinch.
Krawlee misses with a takedown
and Simeon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simeon cracks Krawlee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Krawlee tries to clinch but Simeon is having none of it.
Simeon lands with a straight right. Krawlee didn't see that one coming.
Simeon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krawlee at a distance. #T2##TD#
Krawlee feints and as Simeon raises his hands in defense, Krawlee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krawlee is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simeon trying to control the position here.
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Simeon keeps moving. #T3#
Krawlee throwing strikes from guard but Simeon blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simeon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Simeon keeping full guard, as Krawlee tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simeon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Krawlee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simeon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krawlee at a distance.
Simeon looks to score with a jab to the body but Krawlee is just out of range.#T4#
Simeon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simeon tests Krawlee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krawlee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Simeon works Krawlee's body with a nice hook.
Branimir Simeon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simeon throws a shot to the body.
Simeon lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Krawlee tries to keep at a distance but Simeon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on Simeon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Branimir Simeon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kreepee Krawlee's cut.
That's time! Krawlee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##KD2#
Simeon drops Krawlee with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Krawlee looks back up at him and smiles so Simeon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Simeon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simeon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krawlee moves away.
Krawlee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simeon sprawls and moves away.
Krawlee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simeon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Simeon lands with a cross. #CUT2#
Kreepee Krawlee's cut is getting worse.
Simeon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krawlee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice cross by Simeon.#ROC2#
Krawlee is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simeon lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Krawlee is looking to close the distance but Simeon sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Krawlee crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Krawlee is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Branimir Simeon!
A victorious Branimir Simeon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GR 11: Kumo vs. Pleez
Date: Feb 03, 2019

#R1#
Kucoc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simeon.
It looked like Kucoc was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Simeon.
Kucoc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simeon.
Kucoc throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simeon's waist but Simeon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kucoc off to one side.
Simeon just misses with a punch to the body.
Kucoc appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Simeon.
Kucoc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simeon moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucoc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simeon as he jumps to the side.
Branimir Simeon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simeon with a hook.#T1#
Simeon throws a shot to the body.
Simeon throws a shot from downtown. Kucoc moves away and avoids it.
Simeon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Kucoc. Those never looked like landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Simeon as he connects with a hook.
Simeon's corner calls for a 1-2. Simeon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Simeon misses with a series of wild punches.
Simeon connects with the punch.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Simeon. Kucoc does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Simeon.
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!
Simeon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kucoc on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kucoc falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simeon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simeon takes a swing at Kucoc's ribcage but misses.
Simeon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kucoc was well out of range. Poor timing from Simeon.
Kucoc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simeon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simeon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Simeon misses with a straight left.
Kucoc seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T3#
Kucoc throws a series of punches but Simeon moves out of range.
Simeon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kucoc.
Kucoc closes the distance and clinches up with Simeon, looking for a takedown. Kucoc pushes Simeon against the cage but Simeon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simeon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raji Kucoc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Simeon - just one landing.
Kucoc with a poor takedown
and Simeon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simeon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kucoc is breathing heavily.
Simeon swings widly with a right hand
and Kucoc counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simeon thinking.
Simeon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kucoc had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kucoc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simeon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kucoc moves forwards but Simeon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Simeon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kucoc's hands.#ROC2#
Kucoc is rocked!
Kucoc gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucoc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Kucoc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Simeon does it's job there.
Kucoc seems to have got his legs back now.
Simeon cracks Kucoc with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kucoc tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Simeon pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kucoc is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Branimir Simeon!
Branimir Simeon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GR 6: Cozzy II vs Mallone
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Deal throws a shot from downtown. Simeon moves away and avoids it.
Deal misses the shot to the body.
Deal takes one to the side of the head.
Simeon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simeon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Simeon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simeon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deal.
Simeon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Deal. Those never looked like landing.
Simeon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deal manages to avoid it.
Deal avoids the body shot from Simeon.
Deal throwing a counter right hand but Simeon manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal throws a hook to the side of Simeon's head but Simeon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simeon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simeon at a distance.
Deal misses with a left hand
and Simeon counters with a three punch combo that has Deal backing up. Deal nods at Simeon to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deal throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simeon! But no joy.#T1#
Deal scores with a shot to the body.
Simeon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Deal misses.
It seemed like Simeon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simeon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Deal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simeon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simeon takes a swing at Deal's ribcage but misses.
Deal scores with a three punch combo!
Deal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simeon.
Deal swings widly with a right hand
and Simeon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Simeon lands a jab to the head.
Deal avoids the body shot from Simeon.
Simeon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Deal is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Deal just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simeon ducks under a wild hook from Deal.
Deal on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Deal scores with a jab to the body.
Deal misses with a wild body shot.
Deal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simeon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Deal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deal throws a jab but it's blocked by Simeon.
Deal jabs Simeon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Simeon lands a nice hook to Deal's body. Deal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simeon throws a body punch but Deal moves out of range.
Deal avoids the body shot from Simeon.
It looked like Deal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Deal misses with a leg kick.
Simeon stuns Deal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Deal lands with a straight right. Simeon didn't see that one coming.
Deal throws an overhand right that lands on Simeon's shoulder, as Simeon tries to avoid the shot.
Deal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Simeon counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Deal scores with a sloppy right hand. Simeon should have avoided that one.
Deal throws a good cross that connects.
Deal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deal throws a big shot that misses.
Deal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Simeon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deal throws out the jab.
A big left from Deal misses.
Deal misses with a hook.
Deal throws a right hand that misses
and Simeon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice cross by Deal.
Deal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simeon checks it well.
Deal throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Deal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simeon manages to avoid it.
Simeon lands a really nice looking cross but Deal seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simeon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Deal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simeon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Deal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Deal lands with a cross.
Simeon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simeon throws out a counter right but Deal avoids it with no problem.
Deal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simeon swings for the body but Deal moves out of range.
Deal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Simeon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simeon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Simeon.
Deal misses with a looping left.
Simeon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Deal rather than just go for the knockout.
Deal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simeon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Real Deal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Simeon misses with a hook to the body
and Deal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simeon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deal throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Deal misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Simeon misses its intended target.
Simeon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Deal. Deal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Simeon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simeon thuds a left hand into Deal's body.#CL2#
Simeon clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Simeon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simeon moves out of range as Deal strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal lands a jab to the nose.
Real Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deal misses with a body punch
and Simeon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simeon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deal.
Simeon throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Deal throws a big shot that misses.
Deal misses with a hook.
A big left from Deal misses.
Deal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Simeon on the side of the head.
Simeon scores with a jab to the head.
Deal throws out a loose jab but Simeon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simeon misses with a hook. Deal ducked under it nicely.
Simeon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deal.
A countering left hand to the body from Simeon misses.
Simeon throws a shot to the body.
Deal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Simeon.
Deal cracks Simeon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy left from Deal finds it's target.
Deal swings for the body but Simeon moves out of range. #T2#
Simeon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Simeon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simeon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deal.#KD2#
Simeon lands a big right hand that sends Deal crashing to the mat! Simeon stays standing though and waves Deal back to his feet!#ROC2#
Deal is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Real Deal has been cut.
Simeon drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Deal's head, knocking him out cold! Simeon is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Branimir Simeon!
A relieved looking Branimir Simeon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Simeon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzgerald, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Simeon breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Simeon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzgerald, pushing him back against the cage.
Simeon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Fitzgerald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Simeon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simeon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Simeon duly obliges.
Fitzgerald misses with a takedown attempt - Simeon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Simeon rushes Fitzgerald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Nice body punch from Simeon.
Simeon lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzgerald trying to land knees to the body.
Simeon presses Fitzgerald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Simeon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simeon throws a right hand that Fitzgerald ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzgerald also avoids with ease.
Simeon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC2#
Fitzgerald is rocked!#CL2#
Simeon instigates a clinch.
Oh Fitzgerald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simeon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fitzgerald in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fitzgerald is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Simeon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simeon connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Fitzgerald to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Simeon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Branimir Simeon!

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